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    Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2025

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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’

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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...

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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...

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    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...

    Cullman County Schools awarded largest grant in system history for new...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and officials with Cullman County Schools announced a major investment in future plans for...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    5th Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug....

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Hunt family is proud to announce the fifth Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament, set to take place on...

    Center of the Arts Community Theatre, East Side Park forums coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host two community forums this month: one for the Center of the Arts Community...

    Families, friends gather to honor local heroes at Purple Heart memorial...

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. – The 2025 Purple Heart Memorial Service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Purple Heart Monument in Sparkman Park, honoring fallen...

    State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election today

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election is today, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 11, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    (Updated) Who’s paying whom?: Districts 11 and 12, special elections edition

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – As election days draw near for Alabama House Districts 11 and 12, The Tribune has updated its look at the publicly...

    Wallace State opens Winston County Community Learning Center

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    ARLEY, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Winston County Community Learning Center — a facility...

    Wallace State on track for another fall enrollment increase following summer...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College struck another enrollment milestone, marking a 10-year high for the summer term with 3,100 students registered for...

    Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 honored in pinning ceremony

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 during a pinning ceremony held Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the...

    Wallace State celebrates Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the graduation of more than 40 students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program with a...

    Minecraft Nerds Unite!

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Minecraft Nerds Unite! club had its open house meeting at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville Aug. 6. The private...

    Extension celebrates newly certified Master Gardeners

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – On July 31, the Cullman County Extension Office celebrated the achievements of its 2024 Master Gardener Intern class, marking the end...

    City receives $500K LWCF grant for East Side Park upgrades

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the City of Cullman has received a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Glam & Glow Salon opens in Dodge City

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    DODGE CITY, Ala. - On Monday, Aug. 4, a new business opened in Dodge City. Glam & Glow Salon, a full-service hair and tanning...

    Baileyton residents express frustration with council proceedings

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...

    City school board meeting notes: Aug. 5, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Aug. 5, to address a series of action and personnel items. The board awarded bid...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Wallace State Sonography Program celebrates recent graduates

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College honored the Class of 2025 from its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program’s Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) pathway during...

    CCBOE Teacher Institute held at Desperation Church

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers and other school staff met at the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Teacher Institute on Aug. 1, at Desperation...

    Fairview welcomes upcoming mayor, council members, declines trailer park demolition bid

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...

    Gudger presents additional $1M to Cullman County Schools

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday presented a check for $1 million in additional State funds to...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    From small-town roots to YouTube stardom: Brad Steele’s journey to the...

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    Brad Steele never set out to become a YouTube star. In fact, Steele would tell you that it was “almost by accident” that his...

    Mavens & Makers open downtown

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Local favorite Mavens & Makers, owned by Ashlea Chance, in June relocated to a more accessible location in downtown Cullman, bringing...

    CCBOE enters land purchase agreement; new career center planned

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has entered into a real estate purchase agreement for several acres of land located in south-central Cullman County,...

    Cullman City School Board, City Council forge stronger partnership for student...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In a stated “significant move toward enhancing safety measures within Cullman City Schools,” a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    CPD arrests Falkville man for theft

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man was arrested by the Cullman Police Department in connection to a theft reported at the Red Roof Inn...

    ‘Heartland Revival’: Quilters hold 2025 show

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Heartland Quilters Guild hosted its 2025 quilt show, the “Heartland Revival,” Aug. 1-2, at St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church. The...

    ALEA honors life and service of retired K-9 Pici

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – With deep respect and heavy hearts, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Monday, Aug. 4, announced the passing of retired...

    Kenneth Cornelius announces candidacy for Cullman County revenue commissioner

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director, Hanceville City Councilman and local businessman Kenneth Cornelius has announced he will seek the Republican...

    Crocker: Officer-involved shooting deemed justified

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Monday said he has determined an officer-involved shooting that took place July 19, 2025,...

    Back-to-school tips for parents: From lunchboxes to letting go

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    Wrapping up summer fun and preparing to head back to school can cause stress for both students and parents. Find comfort by easing into...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 4, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition

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    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...

    Cullman County man charged with using cell phone to steal debit...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Christopher Michael Melvin, 45, of Vinemont, was arrested July 31, charged with one count of identity theft and two counts of...

    WSCC Dental Assisting program celebrates recent graduates

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program celebrated its latest graduates with a pinning ceremony held on Monday, July 28, at...

    Welcome Homestead hosts fall gardening event

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - Welcome Homestead in Baileyton hosted its most recent Women’s Homesteading Group event on Thursday, July 31, focused on fall gardening. The group...

    Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 28

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met July 28 to discuss personnel matters and action items before the start of the new...

    FPLCC hosting Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Oct. 25

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) is hosting the Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on...

    From practice fields to Friday nights: Area bands marching toward fall

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  Band students all across Cullman County have been working hard from early mornings to late at night, marking drill sets, memorizing...

    Cullman Christian School purchases Beech Ave. property

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has officially purchased the Beech Avenue property it has called home since 2020. The school purchased the property...

    BREAKING: Gudger files legislation to repeal resort development and annexation

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, has pre-filed legislation for the 2026 regular session that will repeal Senate Bill 322, block...

    Allen reminds Alabamians of absentee voting deadlines ahead of Aug. 26...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen this week reminded Alabama voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot...

    Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Gudger announces $750K in state grant funding for research and technology...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced that the City of Cullman is receiving a $750,000 state...

    Eliana Hollis creates East Elementary garden mural

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate Eliana Hollis has created a vibrant mural for East Elementary School’s garden. For Hollis, the project was...

    CCSO, CPD share school safety protocols

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department each had school resource officer (SRO) training programs, as well as...

    Grow Hope: ‘A chance for us to dream even bigger”

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    Hope Horses holds Grow Hope Dinner CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. held its Grow Hope Dinner on July 24, at its facility. Local businesses,...

    Victim Services in need of teen, shelter items

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    5th annual Masquerade Ball coming Sept. 25 CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman offers a full range of no-cost services for survivors of domestic...