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DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – The 1A 3rd-ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled the 17 miles east and across the lake to take on their arch rival 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets. The game wasn’t close, as Addison dismantled another opponent with lights-out defense and an offense that scores quicker than a Ferrari on a straight track. Addison won handily, […]
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The 2026 football season is underway, and the Good Hope Raiders kicked off their season at home against the Plainview Bears, a team that defeated Good Hope in the third round of the playoffs last season. It went back-and-forth for most of the night, but in the end, a touchdown early […]
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Falkville Blue Devils to kick off the season. The Eagles came out firing on all cylinders on both sides of the ball, eventually coming away with a 48-0 victory. Falkville received the opening kickoff but Vinemont quickly forced a turnover as Josh Rhodes intercepted a pass. […]
Eleanor Fae Harris, 93, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of Pell City, Alabama, was born January 12, 1933, in Pell City, Alabama (Mill Village), and passed away August 21, 2026. A woman of steady faith and quiet strength, Eleanor’s life was marked by devotion to the Lord, to her family, and to the work set before […]
Emma Jean Tuggle was born June 1, 1941, to Willie Casper Laseter and Mable Parrish Laseter. She married Jerry Wayne Tuggle on August 19, 1959, and this life blessed her with three daughters, Debra (Brent) Huser, Jill (Mike) Thornton, and Tracy (Kerry) Miller. Known as “MawMaw”, she was proud grandmother to ten, Harrison (Kay Palopoli) […]
Jolene McBrayer Luna, 67, passed away on August 18, 2026. Born on August 10, 1959, she was a resident of Hartselle, Alabama. Jolene graduated from West Point, carrying forward a steady determination that marked her life with quiet strength. In the ways that mattered most, she was cherished and beloved—someone whose presence did not need […]
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2026. 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 August 19 August 20 Arrests August 20 Fanning, Nathan D.; 42 Halbrooks, Derek W.; […]
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its Aug. 17 meeting welcomed special guest, Animal-Angels Foundation Founder BJ Adkins. Adkins stated the group hopes to bring “what we call high-impact clinics. We want to do free vaccinations, rabies, microchipping and heartworm testing.” She said they don’t want to do this just as a one-time thing, but multiple years. Adkins also provided…
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman Community Theatre recently held auditions for “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” casting the production that will be staged in late October. Said Savannah Smith Seay, “To say the casting panel was blown away is an understatement.Cullman and the surrounding areas are packed full of talented children.” She said every child who showed […]
CULLMAN, Ala. – Community Connect is a free safety information site available to all Cullman residents aiming to better prepare for emergencies. Its launch was announced at the Cullman City Council meeting on Aug. 10. Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Darren Peeples stated, “This is a very secure environment. Our Information Technology Director, Jacob Smith, looked at it today. You’ll be able to fill out…
BOAZ, Ala. – What began with a single thrift-store prom dress has grown into a Boaz-based nonprofit with more than 250 formal dresses, plans to serve approximately 50 students in 2027 with hopes of eventually expanding into Cullman County. The Cinderella Project provides free prom dresses, formal wear, shoes and accessories to students whose families may otherwise struggle […]
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 14 hosted the last 2nd Fridays event of the summer. This one had a “Neon Moon” theme. Live music included Justin Pace DJ, County Line, Justin + Tab, Luke Shelton and Chrissy Hagar. There were an impressive 30 food trucks, along with line […]
CULLMAN, Ala. – Vista Lago’s development team says it is evaluating alternatives to its permitted wastewater-discharge plan after hearing concerns from residents, property owners, community leaders and businesses around Smith Lake. The announcement does not identify a selected alternative or say that Vista Lago’s existing Alabama Department of Environmental Management permit has been withdrawn or…
It’s here! 🏈 Football Fanatics 2026 is out! Get ready for Friday nights with The Cullman Tribune’s FREE guide to the 2026 high school football season — packed with team previews, rosters, schedules, cheer squads, marching bands and more from programs across our area. From teams chasing championships to programs building toward a new season, […]
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for James David Waldrop, 71, of Cullman and will be announced at a later date. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Waldrop passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 19, 1955, to Cecil Carlton & Martha Bray Waldrop. He was […]
Kathleen Lovell Mitchell, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Kathleen was born on February 3, 1933, in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Archie and Mary Lela Taylor Lovell. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Lela Lovell; beloved […]
Funeral services for Randall “Randy” Keith Cooksey, 56, of Hanceville, AL will be 2 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Shelton Grove Cemetery. The family will welcome friends for viewing from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Randy was born on January […]
Jimmy Ray Abercrombie, age 80, of Cullman, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his residence. A private family memorial will be held in his honor at a later date. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Jimmy was born on November 2, 1945, to Houston Rex Abercrombie and […]
Jerry Wayne Ward of Hayden passed away on August 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Elzie Ward, his sister Myra, and his son Scott. He’s survived by his sisters Jackie and Faye, his brother James, his daughter, Dena (Derek), five grandchildren and one great-grandson. A memorial will be held […]
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents August 17 August 18 August 19 Arrests August 17 – August 19 Beach, Nickolas R.; 36 Bennett, Lyndsey C.; 35 Cook, Samuel […]
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers will take to the water Friday, Sept. 18, to help remove litter and debris from Smith Lake during the fall Renew Our Rivers/SLEPC Smith Lake Cleanup. The Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee and Alabama Power are organizing the cleanup, which will focus on shoreline areas around Simpson Creek, Ryan Creek and their tributaries. Volunteers should meet […]
