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.
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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.

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Wallace State’s Kile Named ACCC MVP; Howard earns Coach of the Year Wallace State flag football continues to rewrite his...
11/16/2025

Wallace State’s Kile Named ACCC MVP; Howard earns Coach of the Year

Wallace State flag football continues to rewrite history in its inaugural season. Prior to today's ACCC Conference Championships, two of the program’s biggest leaders were honored for their remarkable performances. Quarterback Emma Kile was named the ACCC Conference MVP, while head coach Daniel Howard earned ACCC Coach of the Year after guiding the Lions to an astounding 18-0 record in their first-ever season.

(Wallace State Sports Information)

In one of the most dramatic and unforgettable games of the inaugural ACCC flag football season, top-seeded Wallace State...
11/16/2025

In one of the most dramatic and unforgettable games of the inaugural ACCC flag football season, top-seeded Wallace State survived a heart-pounding three-overtime battle to defeat Snead State 33–32 in the semifinals of the ACCC Championships at Rip Hewes Stadium. With the victory, the undefeated Lions (19–0) advance to Sunday’s title game, where they will face third-seeded Shelton State, who upset Calhoun 12–6 in overtime.

FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State survives triple-OT thriller to advance to ACCC Championship Game - The Cullman Tribune - Featured

11/16/2025

🌜✨ 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 Zora Hurston And The Chinaberry Tree. 📚🛌

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. 🌟📖

Linda Kress Self named St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2026 IMPACT Award honoree
11/16/2025

Linda Kress Self named St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2026 IMPACT Award honoree

Linda Kress Self named St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2026 IMPACT Award honoree - The Cullman Tribune - Featured

Alabama loses a heartbreaker in Tuscaloosa.📷 Alabama Football
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Alabama loses a heartbreaker in Tuscaloosa.

📷 Alabama Football

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Wallace State Community College's Center for Welding Technology was buzzing with activity as it hosted the second annual TVA Welding Competition. The event brought together dozens of vocational students from across Alabama and Tennessee to test their skills in a high-pressure environment and connect directly with a major future employer.

Sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority with support from the Boilermakers Union, the competition serves as a crucial recruitment pipeline for the next generation of skilled welders. With TVA anticipating a major need for these professionals, the event gives students a unique opportunity to showcase their talent and potentially secure high-paying positions, with some recent graduates earning over $45 an hour.

From intricate pipe welds to precision cutting, the competition highlights the high level of skill being taught in local vocational programs and reinforces welding as a vital, in-demand career path for the region's workforce.

MISSING PERSON The Cullman County Sheriff’s Of...
11/15/2025

MISSING PERSON

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office needs your assistance with locating a missing person. Roger Dennis Eidson III (43) has dementia and schizophrenia.

He is 5'05”, weighs 142 lbs and has blue eyes and brown hair.

He was last seen at 1210 County Road 1669
at approximately 8:30 this morning.

He was wearing a black shirt, black pants, Timberland boots and black plastic glasses.

Anyone with information, please contact the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. (256)734-0342.

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office needs your assistance with locating a Missing Person. Roger Dennis Eidson III (43) has Dementia and Schizophrenia.

He is 5'05”, 142 lbs, blue eyes brown hair.

He was last seen at 1210 CR 1669
at approximately 08:30 this morning.

He was wearing a black shirt, black pants, timberland boots and black plastic glasses.

Anyone with information, please contact the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. (256)734-0342.

PREP CHEER: 3 local squads win state titles
11/15/2025

PREP CHEER: 3 local squads win state titles

PREP CHEER: 3 local squads win state titles - The Cullman Tribune - Featured

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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