The Cullman Tribune

The Cullman Tribune The Cullman Tribune is Alabama’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper and Cullman's oldest business. It is also Cullman County’s oldest business. SE.
(360)

The Cullman Tribune is Cullman’s only locally-owned newspaper. The Tribune encourages comments on the stories and topics we post on Facebook and appreciate thoughtful debate that includes respectful disagreement, however, comments must remain on the subject at hand. Any comments violating this policy, including name-calling, hate-speech, threats, fake profiles, or other comments not appropriate ma

y be hidden or deleted and users may be blocked from making future comments. If you encounter any of these issues we ask that you notify us so it can be thoroughly checked. In 2020, The Tribune came away with 24 Alabama Press Association Media Awards, including Photo of the Year (Martha Needham), second place in General Excellence and first place in Most Improved. Best Local Economic Coverage- 1st place
Best Spot News Story- 3rd place
Best In-Depth News Coverage- 1st place, 3rd place
Best Feature Story Coverage- 1st place
Best Human Interest Column- 1st place
Best Editorial Column or Commentary- 2nd place
Best Sports News In-Depth Coverage- 2nd place
Best Sports Single Event Story- 2nd place
Best Sports Feature Story- 2nd place
Best Feature Photo- 2nd place
Best Sports Photo- 1st place
Best Photo Essay- 3rd place
Online Breaking News Coverage- 1st place, 2nd place
Best Use of Social Media- 2nd place
FOI- First Amendment Award- 2nd place, 3rd place
General Excellence- 2nd place
Most Improved- 1st place
Best Public Service- 3rd place
Photo of Year
Advertising- Best Original/Creative Idea- 2nd place
Best Presentation of Online Advertising- 1st place


In 2019, The Tribune won six Alabama Press Association Media Awards:


Best In-Depth News Coverage
Best Human Interest Column
Best Sports Photo
Online Breaking News Coverage (2 awards)
Best Use of Social Media
History of The Tribune


The Cullman Tribune is the oldest continuously published weekly newspaper in Alabama. Its pages have covered both the good and the bad news around this area since January 1, 1874 – three years before Cullman County was even created! Yes, the old newspaper publication could tell some pretty interesting tales. The Alabama Tribune, as it was originally called, was founded in 1874 by early Cullman businessmen George H. Parker and Gottfried A. Prinz. Both men were instrumental in Cullman’s earliest years. Prinz was Cullman’s mayor from 1876-1877, he was Cullman’s first postmaster and opened Cullman’s first store in 1873. Parker also served as mayor of Cullman, from 1900-1903. Additionally, Parker donated land and money to help start Cullman High School back in 1909. In 1875, the Southern Immigrant newspaper was founded by Charles A. Beckert, H.L. Watlington and John A. Johnson. On November 1, 1880, the Alabama Tribune and the Southern Immigrant merged together under the management of Johnson, who continued the publication as the Alabama Tribune. He held editorial control of the paper until August 1892 when he claimed he had “been in the newspaper business for 50 years and wanted a rest.”

Johnson sold the paper to T.J. Simpson and George Hewlett, who sold the paper a couple years later to M.L. Robertson in April 1895. In December of that same year, Robertson changed the newspaper’s name from The Alabama Tribune to The Cullman Tribune. (Interesting note: In September 1897, Robertson married Miss Mary Alice Parker who was the daughter of George H. Parker, original co-owner of the Tribune!)


“Three families have dominated the history of Alabama’s longest continually published weekly newspaper,” said Delton Blalock, former publisher and editor of The Cullman Tribune. “The Norwood family published the Tribune for two decades early last century. The Arnold family published the Tribune for over 30 years in the middle of last century. Blalock Publishing, L.L.C. (has) now (had) the longest tenure as publisher of the Cullman Tribune, which is also Cullman’s oldest business.”


On April 1, 2016, CullmanSense, owned by Noah Galilee and Dustin Isom, acquired The Cullman Tribune. Now, The Cullman Tribune prints five days per week, Tuesday-Saturday, and is online 24/7 at www.cullmantribune.com, www.facebook.com/CullmanTribune and www.twitter.com/cullmantribune. Proud to be Cullman’s only locally-owned newspaper, The Cullman Tribune continues to serve the community while preserving the rich history of its news archives. Reach the editor at [email protected]. For advertising inquiries, contact [email protected]. Stop in and say hello at 219 Second Ave.

01/19/2026

Rush Lamar set a new SCHOOL RECORD in the boys 400m run with a time of 54.16!

Cullman Community Theatre AUDITIONS are coming up for "Pride and Prejudice," a straight play based on Jane Austen’s clas...
01/19/2026

Cullman Community Theatre

AUDITIONS are coming up for "Pride and Prejudice," a straight play based on Jane Austen’s classic novel.

Callbacks will be Tuesday, Jan. 27 starting at 6 p.m. and continuing until finished.

Here is a list of characters and descriptions -> https://bit.ly/CCTPAPCharacters

Please come prepared with a monologue from the director provided list -> https://bit.ly/CCTPAPMono

01/19/2026

It’s Game Day! 🏀
The 2026 Cullman County Tournament continues today at the Wallace State Coliseum starting at 12:00 PM. Admission is $7 (Cash Only), and if you can’t make it in person, catch every game live on CCBOE.TV, Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV.

Come support our student-athletes and enjoy a full day of great Cullman County basketball!

US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama Very cold conditions are forecast Monday and Tuesday morning. The best wa...
01/19/2026

US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama

Very cold conditions are forecast Monday and Tuesday morning. The best way to stay safe from the cold? Don't go outside! That's right, your local NWS is giving you full permission to sleep in tomorrow to stay safe from the cold!

Now hiring: Graphic designer and newspaper paginator(Independent contractor | In-office | Cullman)The Cullman Tribune is...
01/19/2026

Now hiring: Graphic designer and newspaper paginator
(Independent contractor | In-office | Cullman)

The Cullman Tribune is hiring a graphic designer/paginator to lead our print layout and visual production. This is a deadline-driven, ad-heavy workflow — ideal for a designer who can step in without needing training on the basics.

You will paginate the newspaper, lead layout for our 60-plus page magazines and design print/digital ads for local businesses.

📋 Schedule & expectations
• Job type: Independent contractor (approx. 30–40 hrs/week - competitive pay based on experience)
• Hours: Noon–8 p.m. (in-office)
• Paper days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Design days: Tuesday, Thursday (Magazine/Ad focus)

💻 What you’ll do
• Pagination: Build page layouts, flow content, place ads and export press-ready files
• Magazine production: Layout photo-forward spreads for large publications
• Ad design + image processing: Build print/digital ads and prep images for press and web
• Digital: Create graphics for web/social and handle occasional posting

✅ Requirements
• Adobe InDesign (required): Editorial pagination experience and tight turnaround comfort
• Strong fundamentals: Typography, layout, attention to detail
• Production knowledge: Bleed, CMYK vs. RGB, resolution, press-ready PDF export
• Software: Familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Express
• Workflow: Comfortable using modern tools and fast-iteration workflows

📧 How to apply
Email [email protected] with subject: Designer/Paginator Application – [Your Name]

Include:

-Resume
-Availability note confirming M/W/F Noon–8 p.m.
-Portfolio (PDF/link) with 3–5 multipage editorial layout samples (newsletter/newspaper/magazine). Applications without layout samples will not be considered.

01/19/2026

🌜✨ As the stars begin to twinkle over Cullman, it's time to settle in for another enchanting episode of "Bedtime Stories," presented by Cullman Today.

Tonight, gather your little dreamers as Janet Chandler reads When I Was Young In The Mountains. 📚🛌

Our ongoing Bedtime Stories series opens up a universe of imagination for children and adults alike. With each installment, a cherished member of our community steps into the role of the evening's storyteller. Their diverse voices come together to share stories that comfort, captivate and ignite curiosity.

So put on pajamas, fluff up the pillows, and curl up with your kiddos as we deliver a delightful dose of nightly narrative magic.

Let "Bedtime Stories" by Cullman Today be the gateway to sweet dreams and a peaceful night—for our children and the child in every one of us. 🌟📖

The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to be cautious around stray animals following a stray cat testi...
01/19/2026

The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to be cautious around stray animals following a stray cat testing positive for rabies. On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 an individual near the Crawford community in Russell County was scratched by a stray cat that had ventured onto their property.

Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; 1 individual exposed - The Cullman Tribune - Featured

Never too early to plan! 🍉ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production
01/18/2026

Never too early to plan! 🍉

ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production

ACES: Considerations for successful watermelon production - The Cullman Tribune - Featured

Senior citizen event tomorrow, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. This is a free event.
01/18/2026

Senior citizen event tomorrow, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. This is a free event.

Address

219 Second Avenue SE
Cullman, AL
35055

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12567391351

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Cullman Tribune posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Cullman Tribune:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

The Cullman Tribune’s Story

The Cullman Tribune is Cullman’s only locally-owned newspaper.

In 2020, The Tribune came away with 24 Alabama Press Association Media Awards, including Photo of the Year (Martha Needham), second place in General Excellence and first place in Most Improved.


  • Best Local Economic Coverage- 1st place

  • Best Spot News Story- 3rd place