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    Cullman Wal-Mart raises more than $33K for Children’s of Alabama

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs locations in Alabama concluded their annual campaign for Children’s of Alabama, a member of Children’s Miracle Network...

    Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa month in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) members Linda Walker and Laurita Hogland met with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs Monday, Oct. 10, 2022,...

    Cullman Comes Out event peaceful, despite online backlash

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The LGBTQ pride event Cullman Comes Out was held Saturday at Depot Park. In the weeks leading up to and the...

    Kicking Cancer in Cullman offers boot scootin’ good time

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Active Adult Center Dancers and Kickers will host Kicking Cancer in Cullman, a line dancing workshop and social, on...

    Veigl family opens Cullman Haus and the Sweet Suite

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from the Cullman City Council and Cullman Economic Development Agency and family...

    Obituary: Curtis Calvert Tyree

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    Curtis Calvert Tyree, 74 of Arley, passed away Oct. 9, 2022, at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 16,...

    Obituary: Truman Elbert Morgan

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    Truman Elbert Morgan, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Truman was born November 23, 1936, in Cullman, Alabama...

    Obituary: Linda Gail Bridges

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    Linda Gail Bridges, age 68 of Haleyville, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. She was born...

    Obituary: Bessie L. White

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    Bessie L. White, age 88 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at the Magnolia Ridge Nursing Home in Gardendale. She was...

    Obituary: James Alden Burks

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    James Alden Burks, age 80, of Holly Pond, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. James was born Feb. 26, 1942, in Cullman,...

    Obituary: Timothy Burney

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    Timothy Burney, 65, of Hanceville, AL passed away Oct. 8th, 2022, in Birmingham, AL. Tim was born and raised in Hanceville and graduated from...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Obituary: Helen Knott

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    Funeral Service for Helen Knott, age 62, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    Obituary: Nicholas Scott Phillips

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    Nicholas "Nick" Scott Phillips, age 53, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Nick was born May 27, 1969, in Covington,...

    Obituary: Heath Tucker Herbert Sandlin

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    Heath Tucker Herbert Sandlin age 36 of Vinemont died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.He is survived by his wife: Candace McArthur; daughter: Karry Sandlin; son:...

    ‘Tools of the Trade’ event for area students Nov. 3

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over 1,000 eighth graders from all over Cullman County will participate in the upcoming Career Showcase: Tools of the Trade to...

    TRAFFIC ALERT: CSX railroad crossing closures begin week of Oct. 10

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - CSX Transportation will be working on its railroad tracks beginning the week of Oct. 10. Work is planned for Tuesday-Friday evenings...

    Chamber welcomes 2022-23 Leadership Cullman County class

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Programs Administrator Paige Clabo, along with the Leadership Committee, welcomed participants in Leadership Cullman County 2022-23...

    Obituary: Mildred Beatrice Reid

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    Mildred Beatrice Reid age 96 of Vinemont died Oct. 7, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband: Hubert Judson Reid; sons: Robert Judson...

    Obituary: Billy Ray Chappell

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    Billy Ray Chappell, age 77 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1945,...

    Birmingham man convicted for role in kidnapping of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal jury on Friday convicted a Birmingham man for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim, announced U.S. Attorney...

    Marshall: Joppa man’s murder conviction appeal denied

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Friday announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dale Lynn Hopson, 54,...

    Think you can identify the ‘killer?’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host Midnight at the Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner event...

    Cullman County Fair opens for 68th year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is officially underway following opening ceremonies Thursday evening. After the national anthem, the flag was raised before...

    Obituary: Christopher Robert Wayne Rhodes

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    Christopher Robert Wayne Rhodes, age 40, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born March 30, 1982,...

    Obituary: Sandra Joyce Witcher

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    Funeral Service for Sandra Joyce Witcher, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Grace Chapel with...

    Obituary: Raymond Wray Maddux

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    Raymond Wray Maddux, age 85, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Cullman Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 30,...

    Obituary: Vanita Mae Foster

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    Vanita Mae Foster, 62, of Cullman passed away Friday, Oct. 7th, 2022, at her residence. No services are planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home...

    ACES: Practicing fire safety in the fall

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall is a popular season for bonfires, campfires and prescribed burning in Alabama. To spread the word on practicing fire...

    Hanceville 5th graders get hands-on lessons

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Almost 100 Hanceville Elementary School fifth graders saw firsthand the application of math skills this week in a new building being...

    1 injured, Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus heavily damaged...

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    Updated 10-7-2022 at 6:45 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A fire injured one person and heavily damaged Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus in Cullman Friday morning. Cullman Fire...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    ‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ returning

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - “Nightmare in Vinemont,” the popular haunted house attraction organized by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department is returning for its third year....

    Obituary: Susan Melinda Postell

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    Susan Melinda Postell, age 68 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, at her residence. Susan was born on May 15, 1954, in...

    Obituary: James Franklin Reid

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    A memorial service for James Franklin Reid of Hayden will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Bruce Dial...

    Obituary: Terry Joe Tucker

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    Terry Joe Tucker, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. Terry was born Feb. 18, 1954, in Cullman, Alabama...

    Obituary: Keith Lamar Twilley

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    Funeral service for Keith Lamar Twilley, 65, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

    Little Pink Dress raises funds for local cancer patients

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) held its third annual Little Pink Dress Benefit Tuesday night at Loft 212, with...

    A citizens’ guide to public comments at local government meetings

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    A county commissioner appeared shocked at a meeting this summer when the county ordinance stipulating guidelines for the public comments portion of commission meetings...

    St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard seniors, the Class of 2023, were honored Sept. 29 with a special Senior Dedication Mass recognizing them as leaders...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition hosts 9 area bands

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition took place Saturday at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium. The stands were filled...

    Obituary: Carolyn Faye Harbison

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    Carolyn Faye Wadsworth Harbison, of Arley, peacefully entered into rest at her home, with her family by her side on Sept. 30, 2022. She...

    Obituary: William Lee Kent

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    Funeral services for William “Bill” Lee Kent of Daleville, AL, formerly of Cullman, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8th at New Prospect Baptist...

    Wallace State releases Summer 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists 

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 226 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2022 semester. To...

    Ribbon cut on re-opened Downtown Grill

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Downtown Grill and Side Bar officially re-opened to the public Monday, Oct. 3, with a Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...

    Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival returns Oct. 15

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville is bringing back its popular Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Oct. 15, along Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville...

    Family fun returns with the Cullman County Fair Oct. 6-15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair, a premier county event recognized throughout the region as one of the South’s best, returns Thursday evening,...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Victim Services Masquerade Ball back after 2 years

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s second annual Masquerade Ball will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-10 p.m. at Brick Haven. The innaugural...

    Obituary: Mary Beth Pichelmayer-Perkins

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    A graveside service for Mary Beth Pichelmayer-Perkins of Harvest (formerly of Hanceville) will be 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7th at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville....

    Obituary: Donald Ray Lewis Sr.

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    Donald Ray Lewis, Sr. 75, of Cullman passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1947, in...

    Obituary: Bonnie Faye Pirkle

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    Bonnie Faye Pirkle, 79, of Cullman passed away Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2022.  A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date. Cullman...

    Community mourns loss of Terrell and Candace Glass

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A husband and wife from Hayden, Alabama, known for their kindness and friendship, were killed Friday night, Sept. 30, in a...

    Candlelight Walking Tour provides Cullman history highlights

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Julie Burks and Michael Sullins hosted the Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour on Thursday evening beginning under the statue of Cullman founder...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests last week, including:   Monday, Sept. 26  Deputies arrested Christopher Michael Johnson, 34, of Cullman,...

    Caring for Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic will hold its sixth annual Caring for Cullman Concert on Monday, Oct. 17, at Northbrook Baptist...

    The Butcher Meat Co. to host Backyard Grill-Off Oct. 22

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Butcher Meat Co. in Vinemont is welcoming competitors to enter its Backyard Grill-Off Saturday, Oct. 22.  Competitors are asked to...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Obituary: Deborah Denise Brown

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    Deborah Denise Quick Brown passed away at the age of 65. A Celebration of Life Service will be planned at a later date. Debbie was...

    Obituary: James Albert Abbott

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    James Albert Abbott, 84 of Jasper, entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Walker Baptist Hospital. James was born on Aug. 29, 1938,...

    Obituary: Terrell Santana and Candace P. Glass

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    Funeral Service for Terrell Santana Glass, age 31, and Candace P. Glass, age 31, of Warrior, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct....

    Obituary: Larry Leroy Ragsdale

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    Larry Leroy Ragsdale of Cullman passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, at Cullman Regional Medical Center of heart failure following a long period of...

    2-car wreck on Hwy. 278 kills 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A two-vehicle wreck on Monday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Bonnie F. Pirkle, 79, of Crane Hill, according to the...

    Pet of the Week: Tigger(s) are wonderful things!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Tigger.  Tigger is a...

    Wrapping up Oktoberfest 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Oktoberfest 2022 kicked off its final day Saturday with the 5K/10K and wrapped up almost 16 hours later with Chase Wright...

    AL doctors to host Facebook Live discussion on threat of fentanyl...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As Alabama is experiencing a surge in fentanyl overdose deaths, physicians with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama will...

    What’s that? Whataburger coming to Cullman!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission approved the site plan for a proposed Whataburger on Cherokee Avenue Southwest and Swafford Road...

    ‘Healthy Foundations’ each Tuesday in October

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism recently announced a new four-part learning and make-and-take series called Healthy Foundations. The organization is...

    Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3

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    Cullman County Sheriff’s Office  Incidents  September 30  unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 222 burglary; Hwy 69 N burglary;...

    Harvest to Home: Agriplex reveals new facility plans at annual dinner

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation hosted its seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser...

    Obituary: Elvy Calligaris

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    Elvy Calligaris, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Elvy was born August 12, 1930.  Elvy is survived by...

    Obituary: Linda Sue Ayers

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    Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Linda Sue Ayers, 72, of Blountsville, Alabama. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ayers family. Mrs....

    Holloway receives Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship

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    AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation is cultivating growth and inspiring future leaders as it awards more than $140,000 in scholarships to students...

    Obituary: Dennis Ladell Loyd

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    Dennis Ladell Loyd, age 62, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Dennis was born March 4, 1960.

    Obituary: James Preston Boren

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    James Preston Boren, 83, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Sept. 30, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. James was born on...

    Obituary: Sally Sue Helring

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    A graveside service for Sally Sue Helring, 67, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Spring Hill Baptist Cemetery. Father...

    Obituary: Hugh Earl Burks

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    Funeral service for Hugh Earl Burks, 76, of Vinemont will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, Oct. 4th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...

    Seniors: Prepare now for Medicare’s Open Enrollment period

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Medicare’s Open Enrollment is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to prepare. Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through...

    Senior Day at Oktoberfest 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism pulled out all the stops Thursday morning and early afternoon for area elders at Oktoberfest...

    Keg tapped, opening Oktoberfest 2022

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With the biergarten opening Thursday afternoon, polka party band Polkawagen put the crowd in the mood for Oktoberfest 2022, which officially...

    Obituary: Brenda Ann Wix

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    Funeral Service for Brenda Ann Wix, age 65, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...

    Obituary: Jo Anne Briscoe

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    Jo Anne Briscoe, 70, of Cullman passed from this life on Sept. 30, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born Aug....

    Cullman City Council approves FY 2023 budget

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday, Sept. 30, convened for its last meeting before beginning of FY 2023, which starts Oct....

    ‘We’re just saturating the place with prayer’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Spring Hill Baptist Church, along with members from several other churches, will be at Depot Park Saturday at 8...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 30

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Addison crowns 1-year old Saige Hall homecoming princess

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    ADDISON, Ala.  – Sept. 16, 2022, was a special night in Addison. It was homecoming, and the Bulldogs took on Waterloo, but that wasn’t...

    Obituary: Edward Dudley Wilson

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    Mr. Edward Dudley Wilson, 82, of Cullman passed from this life on Sept. 28, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born...

    Obituary: Kyle Stanley Stidham

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    Kyle Stanley Stidham, age 30 of Guin, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Kyle was born on Aug. 10, 1992, in Lake County,...

    Obituary: Dorothy Neal Harbst

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    Dorothy Neal Harbst, age 91, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Dorothy was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Cullman, AL.

    Little Pink Dress benefit slated for Oct. 4

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s (CCBBF’s) primary fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4, from...

    CCCDC distributes grants to area agencies and schools

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) board members Cherrie Haney and Josh Speakman distributed grant checks Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the...

    Governor Ivey Awards $1.64 Million to Enhance Outdoor Recreation in Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded nearly $1.64 million to improve outdoor recreational venues in Alabama. Funds from the federal Recreational...

    Governor Ivey Announces Another Round of Projects Funded by Rebuild Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that more than $2.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties...

    Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 29

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    CMS teaching students robotics and coding as part of STEM initiative

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    Students at Cullman Middle School have been learning to code and program, by building out their own robots in recent weeks. The program is...

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation by City of Cullman

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    On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of October 2022 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the City of...

    Pet of the Week: Ruby Tuesday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ruby  Ruby is a...

    Downtown Grill is back: ‘We hope the community will love it...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s popular Downtown Grill is back, a little more than year since a fire shut the restaurant down.   Owners Justin and Sara...

    Obituary: Arlene Alberta Seeley

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    On Sept. 23, 2022, Arlene Alberta (Wyatt) Seeley, passed away peacefully at her home in Holly Pond, Alabama, at the age of 97. Arlene...