Pet of the Week: Notable Ned
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet 2.5-3-year-old Notable Ned, a hound mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The lovable chap has low to medium energy. While unassuming and pensive, this fellow is ever so quiet in his kennel. Notable Ned also understands leash...
Severe weather threat increasing Sunday night into Monday
The severe weather threat is increasing Sunday night into Monday.
An upper-level disturbance will bring scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to the state Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. A couple of storms could have wind gusts from 40-60 mph and hail, but...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview collects 5-3 win over Calera; Thursday scoring recap
HOOVER, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were on the road competing at this year’s Hoover Tournament this week and they collected a 5-3 win over Calera Thursday night. The Eagles led 3-2 at one point but the Aggies plated three unanswered runs to pull...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 24
harassment; CR 7
unlawful possession of controlled substance; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia;...
‘Paradise Lost’ trials ramping up at CHS
DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more about the legal system received a bit of help from Cullman County’s own district attorney recently at Cullman High School.For...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 26, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” (NCAPM) in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Javon Daniel and Candace Lingo of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK),...
Small Business Easter Market sees success
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 1,000 shoppers turned out for the Small Business Easter Market on Saturday, March 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center.
Small Business Market Founder Shayla Waldner said the first 60 shoppers in line received free gifts and overall, the...
CHS Theatre shines in multiple festivals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre was recently invited to the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Maryland, and the International Thespians Festival in Indiana. Invitations to both were earned with Best in Show performances state festivals over the past several months.
The department competed in...
Auburn University Weed Bionomics Lab leads fight against no. 1 crop pest
AUBURN, Ala. - Imagine a weed that can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day. Such a weed exists, and it’s not being grown somewhere in a secure lab — it’s widespread in the fields of Alabama...
Sportsman Lake Park hosting annual free Easter Egg Hunt April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is free to attend and open to children of all ages. The hunt will be divided into age groups, with designated...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 6-3 win over Spain Park; Wednesday scoring recap
HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are spending their spring break at this year’s Hoover Tournament and they kicked things off with a win over Spain Park Wednesday night. The ‘Cats led 6-0 at one point and fended off a late push from the...
Lions open NJCAA Women’s Tournament with win over Murray State
CASPER, Wyo. -- The Wallace State women’s basketball team opened the 2025 NJCAA Women’s National Tournament with a 62-46 win over Murray State College (OK).
“I was so proud of our team for the toughness and grit they played with throughout the game. I think...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 24
harassment; person; 2nd Ave. SW
theft of lost property-4th...
Officials dedicate Moon Tree at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville
Officials from Alabama State Parks and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered Thursday with city leaders and representatives from NASA to dedicate a Moon Tree – a tree grown from seeds flown on American spacecraft in lunar orbit – that has been planted at...
Cullman Family Expo coming April 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center parent teacher organization is hosting the third annual Cullman Family Expo on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center.
Organizers said the Cullman Family Expo is more than just...
Wallace State Jazz Band welcoming alumni to Big Band Dance, Reunion Concert
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will celebrate around 50 years of jazz performances at its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 18. The event will feature a special performance by alumni representing almost the entire history...
Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration 5K/Fun Run coming April 12
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday, April 12.
Event Coordinator and Fairview teacher Leslie Arnold said proceeds will benefit the school through the work of the Alumni...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Decatur on the road, Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. – It’s spring break across the state this week but that hasn’t stopped several of our local teams from getting back on the field and playing against some strong competition as the final stretch of the regular season approaches. One of those...
(Updated) Cullman woman 2nd person charged with manslaughter in Good Hope case
Updated March 26, 2025, at 5:22 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman County woman is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in Good Hope last month.
Kinsey Nikole Burns, 21, of Cullman, was arrested March 20, on charges...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 24
theft of property-4th degree; person; chair; $100; 5th...
OmniPlex nearing completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman is gaining a new state-of-the-art complex that it says promises growth in sports tourism, local recreation and events. The grand opening of the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center is quickly approaching, with the first tournament set...
J & C Local Farms bringing beauty and flavor of lavender to 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – J & C Local Farm is set to make its debut at the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair at St. Bernard Preparatory School on April 5-6, 2025. Nestled in the heart of nature, J & C Local Farms...
Chamber Gala celebrates accomplishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 20, hosted the 82nd annual Chamber Gala at Stone Bridge Farms. It was an elegant evening full of live jazz music, food and sparkling champagne.
Chamber President Joey Orr celebrated the Chamber’s accomplishments...
Woodturner Vyron Bearden returns to Cullman for 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – Acclaimed woodturner Vyron Bearden of Muscle Shoals is eagerly anticipating his return to Cullman for the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival, where he will showcase his handcrafted pens, cutting boards and other unique wood creations.
Bearden’s journey with woodworking began in high school,...
Good Hope Council approves resolution to revise Procurement Procedures
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new resolution as part of a recent Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) audit. ADECA performs its own audit...
COLUMN: I hear that mailman coming
Well, I hear that mailman coming, he’s rolling around the bend, and I ain’t seen a letter, since 2010. That’s because the mail doesn’t deliver personalized letters and cards like it once did. I miss that. That’s not the mail carrier’s fault, but the...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Here One Moment’ by Liane Moriarty
“Here One Moment” opens on a flight from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to Sydney. It would have been a short trip, except there is a two-hour delay for departure. The passengers are getting restless and anxious. Everyone is frazzled about being late, or missing an important...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to hold auditions for ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ April 11-12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young performers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of theater this summer as Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts presents “Finding Nemo Jr.” Auditions for the 10-day performing arts camp that will take place on April 11, from 5:30-8:30...
Library holds Author Talk with Dr. Rebekah Lloyd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted an Author Talk event with local author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd on Wednesday, March 19.
Lloyd said she published her first book in August.
“My first one was published Aug. 1, 2024,” Lloyd said. “My memoir, ‘Beautifully Flawed:...
Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30 mph north of I-20 and 15-25 mph south of I-20. The upper-level system and associated cold front will produce a...
Files from Yesteryear: March 22, 1945
From the files of March 22, 1945
Walter News
T/Sgt. and Mrs. T. C. Webb have returned to Camp Fosterfield, Texas, after spending his furlough with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Braswell.
After a few days illness, Andrew Harris is convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. Vayte Pal...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview claims county championship with 3-2 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with semifinal wins earlier in the day, Fairview and West Point clashed in the County Tournament Championship Game at Good Hope High School Saturday night. The Aggies took an early lead in the third inning and held off...
A few severe storms possible Sunday into Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds Sunday morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, will be sustained at 10-20 mph with gusts from 15-30 mph, especially across the northern half of the state. The upper-level system and associated cold...
Vinemont to host 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Trail April 12
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont is set to host its third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 3-5 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. The event will feature separate hunts for age groups 0-3, 4-6 and 7 and...
Fairview High unveils additions, renovations
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School on Wednesday, March 19, cut the ribbon on additions and renovations to its Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture facilities. School faculty and staff, along with members of the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette joined in...
Col. Don Fallin returns to Alabama House campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pause to make sure he was ready, Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has reentered the campaign for the Alabama House District 11 seat vacated when former Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, moved to a position in the office of...
Cullman City School Board: March meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized as the AmFirst Teacher of the Month for serving the city school system as a teacher and coach for 20...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont, West Point, Good Hope advance on day 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s County Baseball Tournament officially got underway at Good Hope High School on Friday and three teams played their way into the semifinals on day one. Vinemont outraced Hanceville in a 15-12 shootout, West Point advanced with a 9-3...
Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start to see the bulbs they planted in the dormant season grow and blossom. Or do they? What if the bulbs aren’t blooming?
According...
Diabetes, weight loss topics of WSCC Nursing event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s hard to escape the commercials advertising drugs for managing diabetes and weight loss, and for many they may cause more questions than answers for either healthcare workers or patients. With that in mind, Wallace State Community College is hosting an...
FAITH: Preiss family to offer handcrafted veils, mantillas, rosaries at 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Preiss family, known for beautifully handcrafted Catholic chapel veils, mantillas and rosaries, will be showcasing their unique collection at the 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival April 5-6, 2025, at St. Bernard Prep School.
John, Teresa and Lauren Preiss have been dedicated to...
Pet of the Week: Let Vicki-Jo dazzle you with a show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Vicki-Jo, a 3-year-old terrier mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
She’s a small bundle of low to medium energy who will make someone a very happy caretaker.
Vicki-Jo is a renaissance girl who is humble and unassuming. She is...
PREP SOCCER: Bearcats down Brewer on the road 4-2
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Brewer for a chilly varsity matchup with the Patriots Thursday night and Cullman returned home with a 4-2 win. It was the second win of the week for Cullman. On Tuesday, the Bearcats picked up a 6-2...
Warming temperatures with storms late this weekend
After a cold start this morning, temperatures will warm into the 60s statewide this afternoon. A continued warming trend will continue into Sunday.
Ahead of an approaching upper level system, winds Sunday morning will begin to increase and by afternoon sustained at 10-20 mph with gusts...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview blanks Holly Pond 10-0, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the Holly Pond Lady Broncos on a cold, windy Thursday afternoon and the Lady Aggies dominated this one, jumping out to an early lead and taking advantage of a great pitching performance from Mali Gregory to put together a...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 17
theft of property; CR 1670
theft of property; CR 813
menacing; CR 1689
March 18
trafficking drugs; possession...
Cullman man facing manslaughter charge in Good Hope case
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A Cullman County man is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in Good Hope last month.
On Wednesday, March 19, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Gregory Wayne Aycock, 55, of Cullman, on a...
Small Business Easter Market this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Easter Market will take place this Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center.
Founder Shayla Waldner said the first 60 shoppers in line at 10 a.m. will receive free gifts.
“There will be...
Hannah Shankle bringing unique pet-inspired art to 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is set to welcome a wide array of talented artisans, including Hannah Shankle of Madison, Alabama. With a lifelong passion for art and animals, Shankle has turned her love for drawing dogs...
Cullman City Council receives education report, moves on airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed faculty and students from Cullman City Schools to celebrate achievements and get an update on happenings in the system.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and Technology Integration Specialist Misty Waldrop introduced two students who recently won district...
Cold tonight with storms late this weekend
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory for much of the southern half. Low temperatures tonight will range from 28-32 degrees across the northern half and middle...
Happy 100th Birthday, Marjorie Kreps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Marjorie Kreps celebrated her 100th birthday on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025.
Majorie is a devoted Christian who always encourages her children and loved ones to attend church. “I am very, very blessed. It's amazing, and just to think of...
PREP BASEBALL: County Tournament set to begin Friday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The brackets for this year’s county tournament were finalized Wednesday morning and all seven county teams will battle it out for the county title at Good Hope High School later this week. The Fairview Aggies earned the top seed in...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 13
theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; $27;...
Harbison resigning from Alabama House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who represents District 12, said he will be resigning his seat by April 15.
Harbison said he has a few grants he’s promised to assist with before he leaves.
“I want to make sure that I get these groups the...
FAITH: ‘God loves all of His children’: Cold Springs’ Jozie Anderson discusses relationship with God
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior Jozie Anderson believes that having God in her life has been a huge blessing for her and in this interview, she shares some of her favorite bible verses and discussed how important her faith has been to her.
"God...
Rainer: Advisory Board gets update, expands snapper season
At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025, held last weekend in Montgomery, Board members heard a state of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) report from Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship as well as proposed tweaks to the white-tailed...
Op-Ed: The first half of the 2025 regular session has been impressive, but the best is yet to come
Today (March 19, 2025) is the 15th legislative day of the 2025 regular session, which marks the halfway point allowed by the Alabama Constitution, and while much work still awaits us, the Senate has already approved several significant measures designed to make an already...
PREP SOFTBALL: Maples’ walk-off lifts Cullman over Mortimer Jordan in extra innings, 7-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home to open area play against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday night and seven innings weren’t enough to decide things in this one. Trailing 6-4 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Samantha Johnson’s 2-run home...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Danville 8-1 in area opener
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope opened up area play at home against Danville on Monday night and the Raiders jumped out to a fast start against the Hawks. Good Hope held onto its early lead throughout the contest to secure an 8-1 area...
Legacy Credit Union to acquire First Community Bank of Cullman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Legacy Community Federal Credit Union and First Community Bank of Cullman on Tuesday, March 18, announced they have executed a definitive agreement for the purchase and Assumption of the assets and liabilities of First Community by Legacy. The transaction has already...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 13
theft of property-2nd degree; person; medication
March 17
theft of...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.3%
Cullman County’s rate ticks up to 3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Monday, March 17, announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 3.3%, unchanged from December 2024’s rate. January’s rate is above January 2024’s rate of...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand Champion: West Point Middle
Eighth-grade winners
Team Awards
West Point Middle
Good Hope Middle
Hanceville Middle
Individual awards
Samuel Hembree, Hanceville Middle
Abram Motte, West Point Middle/Collin Cooner,...
ACES: Mystery seed packages appearing once again in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Similar to the reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have once again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes. These seeds could cause great harm to the state’s environment through the potential spreading of diseases and invasive species.
According to the...
Local judges speak at community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly community luncheon on Friday, March 14, hosting a panel of local judges, including Circuit Judges Greg Nicholas and Emily Johnston, District Judges Rusty Turner and Chad Floyd, and Probate Judge Tammy Brown,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs collects 10-7 win at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Vinemont for a battle of the Eagles Monday night, and it was a shootout between the two county squads. After falling behind 3-1 in the fourth, Cold Springs plated six runs in the fifth to move in...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 13
domestic violence; Alabama Ave. NE Hanceville
criminal mischief; Industrial Park Rd.
harassment; CR 1720
possession of drug...
Body found identified as missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities have officially identified the body recovered from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025, as that of missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize, 56.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick released the official identification on Monday, March 17.
Mize had been...
FAITH: ‘A relationship with God offers comfort and peace’: Fairview’s Kaley Vincent reflects on how her faith has changed her life
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School senior Kaley Vincent feels like God has played a huge role in her life and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite bible verses and talked about how much her faith has impacted her life.
"God is...
Buzzed driving is drunk driving: Make a plan before St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Monday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place here in Alabama, as well as across the entire nation. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges drivers to remember that drinking and driving can be deadly and...
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack of damage across the area during Saturday's statewide severe weather outbreak.
EMA Director Tim Sartin said the community was blessed beyond...
COLUMN: I just can’t seem to remember
I think I may have surely come to that stage and age in life where I can’t…I can’t…well, now I can’t remember what I was going to say. Oh, that was it, that stage where I just can’t seem to remember things. I’ve come...
COLUMN: No shirt, no shoes, no filter!
I pulled a couple of boxes of photos down from my closet the other day. These photographs were mostly black and white relics made with a camera and film that was dropped off at the drug store for developing. How do I explain a...
Evelyn Burrow Museum to host community art exhibition celebrating pets
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is inviting the campus and community to take part in a heartwarming new exhibition, “For the Love of Pets.” This special showcase will celebrate the deep bond between people and their pets through...
Wallace State’s Spring Dance Showcase set for March 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall.
The annual showcase intitled “Together We Dance Festival” allows Wallace State Dance students to...
Trey Campbell Memorial Scholarship fundraiser touches lives in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - Trey Campbell was a person who experienced a lot of loss in his life but still managed to live every day to the fullest. At age 10, Campbell was diagnosed with a heart condition called cardiomyopathy, which prevented him from...
Local family loses home to fire
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local couple with deep ties to the community lost their home, cars and belongings in a house fire on Thursday, March 13, in the Hidden Lake subdivision in Cullman County.
Rick and Draima Whitmire owned the home, and their daughter Meaghan...
Files from Yesteryear: March 15, 1928
From the files of March 15, 1928
HOLLY POND ITEMS
Holly Pond, March 13—Seems like rainy weather is the order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovie Crumbley are announcing the birth of a son at their home. Glad to report mother and babe doing nicely.
Mr. and...
ALEA: ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting safety and smart decision-making for all residents during the popular spring break season. This proactive...
Reptile Adventure class brings live animal experience to Cullman April 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and reptile fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating cold-blooded creatures at the upcoming Reptile Adventure class on Tuesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. The class, hosted by the North Alabama Agriplex, will...
TACOMARG opens in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - New restaurant TACOMARG officially opened Friday, March 14, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, with an inviting atmosphere, vibrant colors, creative cocktails and fun menu.
Owner/Operator Joel Sancez said they are excited to be serving Cullman and the surrounding area.
“We’re all about helping you...
Another Little Free Library on the way
FALKVILLE, Ala. - Community supporter, avid reader and maker of all things homemade, Stephanie Sprouse, has applied for a third Little Free Library grant, this time for the Falkville area. “This would be a Little Free Library inside Cross Ties Coffee Company, in Falkville, Alabama,”...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman collects area wins over Jasper
CULLMAN, Ala. – After stormy weather postponed Cullman’s area matches against Jasper Thursday night, the ‘Cats were back on the field to face the Vikings at the Cullman Soccer Complex on Friday. The Lady Bearcats pull scored one goal Thursday night to take an...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders shut out Hanceville 12-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Hanceville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Bulldogs Friday afternoon and the Lady Raiders dominated from start to finish. Good Hope racked up 13 hits in just five innings and got another great pitching performance from Molly Benefield...
Body recovered from Mulberry Fork
Updated March 14, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities recovered a body from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the location was between County Roads 698 and 688 in the Holly Pond community.
As...
Severe weather begins this evening with outbreak Saturday into Sunday morning
Non-thunderstorm winds will be on the increase this morning, and by afternoon, gusts of 15-25 mph will occur, increasing to 20-30 mph this evening into Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon, gusts of 25-35 mph will be common, continuing into early Sunday morning.
Scattered to numerous...
Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City Schools is hosting its annual Summer STEM Camp for students this July.Summer STEM Camp is for students in grades K-8....
Goat Island hosting tie dye event March 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a tie dye event on Saturday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m.
Tap Room Manager Mandy Hamm said, “The registration fee is $25 includes a white Goat Island Peace, Love and Hippieweizen shirt, a variety of dye colors...
Pet of the Week: Tippy Tappy Toes will dance right into your heart!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the wonderfully graceful Tippy Tappy Toes, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This 2-year-old German Shepherd has medium energy and a special skill: his tippy tap toe dance, particularly when getting ready to go outside! There’s no doubt when he’s...
Hanceville Irish Festival rescheduled for March 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s eighth annual Irish Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. Originally set for March 15, the festival was moved due to weather concerns but will still bring a full day of live...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Scottsboro at home, Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After taking care of business on the road against Guntersville, the Fairview Lady Aggies looked to keep that momentum going at home against Scottsboro on Thursday. The Lady Wildcats had other plans though and they jumped out to a quick lead...
Game on! CHS cuts ribbon on new soccer complex, baseball and softball diamonds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s athletic facilities just received an upgrade. The new soccer complex, as well as the new baseball and softball diamonds at Cullman High School are officially open for business.The project includes the installation of turf on the renovated Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 10
trespassing; CR 468
domestic violence; resisting arrest; CR 626
theft of property; CR 1427
theft of property;...
CPRST looking for Camp Cullman counselors
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you’re looking for a summer job where you’ll have fun and make a difference, then Camp Cullman might be right for you. Whether you want to work with children or are looking to get your foot in the door with...
Local farmers advocate on Capitol Hill
Farmers put boots down in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, over 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns.
Alabama Farmers Federation members visited with...
Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale coming March 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardeners will host their third annual Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale on Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds.
Cullman County Extension Director Kira Sims, who also advises and manages the local Cullman...
Severe weather through Saturday morning with potential outbreak Saturday afternoon into Sunday
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered showers and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state today, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across the southern half. A few storms could produce winds of 40-60 mph and hail to golfball size between 10...
Fashion star
CSHS senior Savannah Bischoff wins 1st place fashion award at state FCCLA competition
BREMEN, Ala. - Earlier this month, Cold Springs High School students attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. The students heard guest speakers, attended...
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