TONIGHT! 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour to highlight Cullman in the 1940s
CULLMAN, Ala. – Michael Sullins will host the 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The...
11th Annual Bass Fest this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ladies and gentlemen, find your lures! Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) will host the 11th annual Bass Fest fishing tournament...
Obituary: Cynthia Dianne Heaton
Funeral services for Cynthia Dianne Heaton, 66, of Cullman, Alabama will be 3 p.m. Friday, October 4th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Wanza Delita Akridge
Wanza Delita Akridge, age 77 of Cullman, AL, died Monday September 30, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Akridge; her parents:...
Fall mums: A survival guide
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Mums, or chrysanthemums, are a universal signal of fall in the South. While their beauty and vibrant colors can add...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Cattleman’s Association unveils ‘60 Savory Stops’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October Beef Month in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a promotion...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point, Good Hope advance to county finals
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s county volleyball tournament resumed at Holly Pond High School Tuesday night with a pair of varsity and JV...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison earns 3-1 area win at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The top-ranked Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled to Saint Bernard's Beautiful Campus to play the Lady Saints in an area matchup and...
Obituary: Brother Donald “Don” Ray Riner
Brother Donald "Don" Ray Riner, age 79 of Sumter, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, September, 28, 2024 at Prisma Health-Richland Hospital in Columbia, South...
Obituary: Thomas A. Yalsh
Thomas A. Yalsh, known to many as Tom or Tommy, passed away on September 28th.
Born in 1949 in New Jersey to Andrew and Dorothy...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Wright
Funeral Service for Elizabeth Ann Wright, age 67 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wesley Edward Freeman Sr.
Funeral service for Wesley Edward Freeman, Sr., age 92, of Cullman, is Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation...
Obituary: Sandra Jane Beaver
Sandra Jane Beaver, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Cullman Healthcare and Rehab. There are no services planned...
Obituary: Tonya Marie Hernandez
Tonya Marie Hernandez, age 48, of Arab, passed away too soon on Monday, September 30, 2024, at her residence. There are no services planned...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Doug Doggett Jewelers buying event coming Oct. 8-10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Doug Doggett Jewelers will host a special buying event in Cullman, offering the public a chance to sell valuables for immediate...
Frios unveils new high-protein line
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frios Gourmet Pops this week announced the upcoming launch of Frios Plus, its new protein-packed line of pops, offering up to...
Standoff leads to suspect ramming police vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Sept. 30, responded to a report from CSX about a vehicle trespassing on railroad tracks...
Op-Ed: Your child is not going pro
Youth football has changed in the past handful of years. Gone are the days of “Good game!” and “We will work harder next time.”...
41st Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition sees area bands and halftime shows
CULLMAN, Ala. – Marching band enthusiasts were able to attend the event of the year on Saturday, Sept. 28, when Cullman High School hosted...
Local organizations receive RC&D grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) recently gathered with Sen. Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep....
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors, Aggies advance on day 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School Monday night and day one was packed...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Sheila McAnnally-Garcia
Funeral services for Sheila McAnnally-Garcia, 47, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at...
Obituary: Richard Guy McClintock Jr.
Funeral Service for Richard Guy McClintock, Jr. age 41 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Desperation Church...
Dodge City Tattoo Company to hold 3rd annual Halloween and Horror Art Market Oct....
DODGE CITY, Ala. - For nearly four years, early October in Dodge City has meant that it’s time for the spook and horror lovers...
SouthernStyle CrossFit Benefit Competition and Car Show Oct. 19
ADDISON, Ala. - October is a difficult month for Misty Thomas. The mother of two and owner of multiple small businesses lost her oldest...
WSCC: Registration open for 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation announces that registration is open for its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon & Auction to...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)...
Sold-out Little Pink Dress event continues to raise funds
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fifth annual Little Pink Dress event, benefiting the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. (CCBBF), is set to take place...
United Way cuts ribbon on new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - It has already been a week full of excitement for the United Way of Cullman County. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, UWCC...
Cullman County Youth Football week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re past the halfway point of this year’s youth football season now and in in week five there were several big...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
The length of public schools in this county will be increased this year from three to four and-half months.
The Tribune-Gazette...
Obituary: Fred Jenkins Little
Fred Jenkins Little, age 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Brock
Larry Wayne Brock, 76, of Cullman went home to be with the Lord on Thursday September 26,
2024. Larry was born October 13, 1947, to...
Obituary: Joanne Connelley Clark
Funeral service for Joanne Connelley Clark, age 83, of Crane Hill, is Monay, September 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel....
CEDA receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to assist with purchase of machining equipment at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Cullman Economic Development Agency has been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that...
Pet of the week: Louis wants to go home with you
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week Louis, the lovable perpetual optimist who doubles as a seat warmer.
Louis is a...
Nov. 5 General Election sample ballots released
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen recently announced that the sample ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election are now available...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Brewer at home 35-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium for a cool, windy matchup against Brewer Friday night and the ‘Cats...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope blanks Addison 27-0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The 1A Addison Bulldogs traveled to beautiful James W. Shabel Stadium to take on the 4A Good Hope Raider and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont downs West End on the road 36-6
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to take on the West End Patriots on a soggy and misty night in Etowah County. The Eagles...
Cullman County Fair begins Oct. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hay People have arrived; the crisp air is soon to follow and fall is alive in Cullman. With the changing...
PREP FOOTBALL: Lynn pulls away to top Cold Springs 35-16
BREMEN, Ala. – It was Homecoming inside Cranford Stricklin Stadium at Cold Springs High School Friday night, and the Eagles hosted the Lynn Bears...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late at Hayden 16-14
HAYDEN, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night for a non-region matchup with the Hayden Wildcats and despite...
Obituary: Lowell Warren Holmes
Funeral Service for Lowell Warren Holmes, age 72 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ernest Leon Jones
Funeral service for Ernest Leon Jones, age 90, of Cullman, is Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, officiated by...
Obituary: Sandra Hipp
Sandra Hipp, age 73 of Cullman, Alabama passed away September 26, 2024, surrounded by family. Sandra was proceeded in death by her husband Ricky...
Obituary: Johnnie Ester Hill-Hestla
Funeral services for Johnnie Ester Hill-Hestla, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Sunday, September 29th at Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service...
Obituary: Carolyn Jean Perry
Memorial Service for Carolyn Jean Perry, age 82 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ryan Daniel Hagood
Funeral service for Ryan Daniel Hagood, age 27, of Cullman, is Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, officiated by...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Troutman, Bradberry receive scholarships
Federation scholarship program cultivates future of Alabama agriculture
AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists.
Seventy-seven...
St. Bernard AP Biology students master biotechnology skills with micropipettes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at St. Bernard Preparatory School are gaining hands-on experience in biotechnology by mastering the use of micropipettes in their AP...
City of Cullman proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - As it usually does each September, the City of Cullman has proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. However,...
Monograms Plus celebrates 25 years with Girls’ Day Out
CULLMAN, Ala. - The brick and mortar may be brand spanking new, but the business it houses at 802 Main Ave. NE is a...
Obituary: James Kevin Shabel
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Kevin Shabel on September 24th. Kevin was a beloved husband, father, and...
Obituary: Raymond Glenn Barbee
Memorial Service for Raymond Glenn Barbee, age 81 of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Goat Island kicks off Oktoberfest with ‘Goatoberfest’ this Friday through Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday...
Obituary: Robert Theron Bishop
Funeral service for Robert Theron Bishop, age 86, of Cullman, is Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls to Bob Jones at home 3-0
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats hosted Bob Jones for a non-area match Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, The Lady Patriots...
Alabama Highway 91 near Arkadelphia to close for bridge repair Oct. 4
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to close SR-91 just south of Arkadelphia in Cullman County for 10 days for a bridge repair.
SR-91 in...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wieners on the run!
Cullman’s OktoFURfest Oct. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest will host a special event for dog lovers during this year’s festivities – OktoFURfest. The event...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala- The Cullman County Fair Parade will march its way through downtown Cullman this Saturday, Sept. 28, in anticipation of the classic fall...
Cullman County EMA shares info on weather readiness, preparation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the Cullman area could see as much as 5 inches of rain through...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball hosts Fall Bash, Cross Country teams place 4th at Firehawk Invitational,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College hosted the Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament over the weekend, welcoming teams to campus for a packed slate of...
Hurricane Helene to impact state into Friday
CLANTON, Ala. -- Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Florida Big Bend area between 7-11 pm as a Category 3 hurricane with...
Cullman City Council swears in new police chief, passes $188M 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being...
Obituary: Donna Sue Holloway
Funeral service for Donna Sue Kilgo Holloway, age 63, of Cullman, is Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State CDL scholarships available
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
CCPLS seeking community input
CULLMAN, Ala. – In hopes of expanding its services, the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) wants to hear from you!
Director Amber Thornton said,...
Family Fun Day in Baileyton
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Saturday, Sept. 21, marked Baileyton’s fourth annual Family Fun Day in the Park. Live music filled the air as attendees strolled...
Cullman Regional Foundation provides $200K for Maternity Center enhancements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation recently provided $200,000 for enhancements to the Cullman Regional Maternity Center. The funding will be used to...
Obituary: Gary “Don” Mitchell
Gary “Don” Mitchell of Bremen, Alabama passed away September 21, 2024. Don is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Edith Mitchell, and...
Obituary: Mark Sidney Edens
Mark Sidney Edens, age 74 of Vinemont, AL passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. He...
Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar coming to Cullman this November
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar, sister company to Karma’s Coffee House, will – tentatively – open in downtown Cullman this November.
Owner...
Obituary: Joyce Annette Hammond
Joyce Annette Hammond, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Joyce was born in Alabama on August 20, 1932...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Meek, Cullman
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs were back in action Tuesday night, hosting a tri-match against Meek and Cullman, their second in two...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dodge City’s Mekenze Wilson named Jack’s Biscuit Bake-Off Champion
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s), recently named Mekenze Wilson of Dodge City, Alabama, the champion of its 25th Annual Biscuit Bake-Off. In addition...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Calamity of Souls’ by David Baldacci
“Calamity of Souls” is set in southern Virginia in 1968, a time when George Wallace was running for president of the United States on...
Education notes
UA Early College students named to summer 2024 Director's List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 298 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer...
Cullman Fair Parade Outreach seeking additional volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair Parade is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 28, and an important outreach effort is planned to share...
East Elementary 1 of only 5 schools in Alabama named National Blue Ribbon School
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School in Cullman has been selected for one of the most prestigious federal education awards in the country.The Cullman...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with Lynn, Huntsville Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-match with county rival Lynn Lady Bears and brand new to 1A from AISA, the...
Joey Duncan appointed new Cullman police chief
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday, Sept. 23, appointed Sgt. Joey Duncan as the new chief of the Cullman Police Department....
Obituary: Katherine Elaine Madole
Elaine Madole, 76, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2024.
Elaine was bon the daughter of Mose & Marie (Finch) Holford in...
Obituary: David Allen Valencia
David Allen Valencia, of Hartselle, Alabama, formerly of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2024. Dave was born on...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launches Powerful Partnerships Program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development recently launched its Powerful Partnerships program at the Workforce Training Center...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball sweeps Pellissippi State, falls to Snead State; Women’s Golf finishes 4th...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over Pellissippi State on Sept. 14 with set scores of 25-12, 26-24 and 25-13.
Sophomore...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams ranked 2nd in USTFCCCA Polls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Both Wallace State’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have earned top five national rankings in the Week 1 NJCAA Division II...
Jones Chapel VFD getting ladder truck
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department will be getting a ladder truck this fall.
Fire Chief Clint Thrasher said the truck...
Obituary: John Niles Linley
John Niles Linley, age 28, of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now in the books and this weekend was packed with important matchups. The...
CPD reminds residents of safer alternative for transactions, exchanges
CULLMAN, Ala. – In light of a recent violent crime that occurred during what was supposed to be a transaction for an online purchase,...
Powell named Miss Wallace State 2025; Harris named Miss North Alabama’s Teen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College crowned its new Miss Wallace State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during competitions held at the Betty...
