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Good Hope High School pageants set for March 11
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope High School Fair Queen Representative, Miss Heritage and Miss Heritage Princess Pageants will be held Saturday, March...
City school board recognizes student, teacher achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board honored several students and teachers at its monthly meeting Tuesday at Cullman Middle School.
West Elementary School...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the past week, including:
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Deputies arrested Austin Chase Ray Van...
Jacobs declares Arbor Week, recognizes poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, along with the Cullman City Tree Commission, on Tuesday declared Feb. 19-25 Arbor Week in the city...
A sky full of Oreos: EES students use cookies to learn moon phases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School in Cullman had a creative — and delicious — lesson recently while learning the phases of...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs downs No. 9 Francis Marion 70-60 to advance...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in action at Bill Harris Arena Wednesday night, taking on Francis Marion in the...
Obituary: Sarah Faye “Sally” Bailey
Sarah Faye “Sally” Bailey, 86, of Hayneville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 after a brief illness in Prattville Baptist Hospital. She was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Carrel Wesley Neal
Carrel Wesley Neal, 91, of Holly Pond, AL, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, due to complications from kidney and bladder cancer. He was...
Obituary: Robert Nathaniel Jones
Funeral service for Robert Nathaniel Jones, of Cullman, will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Cullman Funeral Chapel. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Have a good bond with the team’: Hanceville’s Aaliyah Twitty talks freshman...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season has come to an end for the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs and they competed and got better as the...
2 killed in Holly Pond house fire
HOLLY POND, Ala. – An early morning house fire in Holly Pond claimed two lives. Michael Ricky Olinger, 37, and Deborah Veal Olinger, 64,...
Britt, Blackburn, colleagues introduce bill aimed at ‘funding of human and drug traffickers’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined Senators Marsha Blackburn,...
Local heroes participate in Cullman EMS 6th annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - There was something to please everyone at the Cullman EMS sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 18...
January 2023 food establishment scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health and graded on every aspect of the business. Below...
Early morning fire claims life of Holly Pond resident
UPDATE (6:32 a.m.) Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has confirmed that a second person has died as a result of the fire.
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PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman takes season-opener over Brewer 5-1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats got their season underway against Brewer Tuesday night and Emma Claire Wilson went the distance in her first...
Obituary: Tracy Painter
Tracy Painter, age 48, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.
Tracy was born on Oct. 30, 1974.
The family will receive friends on...
Obituary: Ronald L. Hogue
Ronald L. Hogue, 78, was born on August 19, 1944, in Cullman County and passed away on Feb. 20, 2023. He was the first...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Clara Parker Smith
The memorial service for Clara Parker Smith, 81, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Baldwin Church of Christ. The...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: ‘We want our integrity and work ethic to stand out’:...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Last season was another successful one for the Cold Springs' boys and girls track and field teams. Sophomore Conellie Philbeck talked...
168 Hours of Prayer
Nationwide revival, call to prayer being answered locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – Churches and college campuses around the country have opened up facilities for a week-long...
Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – During Alabama’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, no state sales or use tax is due on certain items you...
When tragedy happens, how to help children understand
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As difficult as it may be, explaining tough topics in the news to children is something parents need to do, a...
Curtain closes on ‘Steel Magnolias’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The curtain has closed on Cullman Community Theatre’s recent production of “Steel Magnolias,” which welcomed almost 1,000 patrons. The show was...
CCBOE breaks ground on West Point cafeteria expansion
WEST POINT, Ala. - Officials with Cullman County Schools broke ground Monday on a much-needed renovation and expansion to the cafeteria that serves West...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope drops 63-60 nailbiter to No. 2 Deshler in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The top two teams in Class 4A clashed in a physical Northwest Regional Semifinals matchup Monday afternoon and it was another...
Obituary: Quinn Millard Quick
Quinn Millard Quick, age 89, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Quinn was born Dec. 1, 1933 to Millard and Mae...
Obituary: Cecile Marie Wright
Cecile Marie Wright, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.
Marie is survived by her husband, Talmadge Wright; her son...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Sandra Sue Reid
Funeral service for Sandra Sue Reid, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at the Holly Pond Cemetery Chapel with...
Obituary: James Wesley Hudson, Sr.
James Wesley Hudson, Sr., 90, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born Jan. 18, 1933.
He is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 2 Mars Hill 60-34 in NW Regional...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos continued their postseason run at the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State Monday morning but unfortunately...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Eddleman
Jerry Wayne Eddleman, 81, of Cullman, died peacefully at home on Feb. 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on Feb. 24,...
Cullman Strawberry Festival continues to grow in popularity
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman Strawberry Festival, one of the premier outdoor festivals in north Alabama, is expected to draw one of the...
Obituary: Joyce W. Hagood
Funeral service for Joyce W. Hagood, age 82, of Vinemont, will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Susan Ann Wood
Susan Ann Wood, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 17, 2023, at the age of 57. Ms. Wood was born in Cullman County,...
Obituary: William “Larrell” Segers
William "Larrell" Segers, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 16, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born in Birmingham Alabama on...
WFF’s goal: Make public fishing lakes even better
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama State Public Fishing Lakes (PFLs) program is adapting to better serve the citizens of the state who depend on...
4-part Healthy Food Foundations class coming in March
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will offer its Healthy Food Foundations classes in March. The classes will teach skills needed...
COLUMN: The 57-year-old grudge
Well, the Super Bowl is history, which means football season is finally over, and husbands are talking to their wives for the first time...
COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent
While many Christians celebrate the holidays of Christmas and Easter where something material is gained in the form of presents, brightly adorned baskets and...
Can you really experience a broken heart?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - It is possible to have a broken heart, though not in the way people typically think. While many people think of...
CHS pageants set for Feb. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2022-2023 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2023 Fair Queen...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Meek drops NW Regional Semifinal matchup with No. 1 Covenant...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – No. 10 Meek tipped off its Northwest Regional Semifinal matchup against Covenant Christian Saturday night and after taking a 28-17 lead...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Addison falls Covenant Christian in NW Regional Semifinal 47-26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After handling Hubbertville in the Sub-Regional, the Addison Lady Bulldogs made their way to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night...
Vinemont’s Black earns PhD from Ole Miss
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Mellissa Black, of Vinemont, is among the more than 600 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2022.
Black,...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – rabbit stew
“If you were a real rabbit, I’d skin you and make rabbit stew!” This line is yelled in frustration by our hero, Fritz, in...
AL students can apply to colleges for free Feb. 20-24
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Next week, Feb. 20-24, 2023, high school students will have the opportunity to participate in the Spring 2023 Alabama College Application...
‘Captain Underpants’ joins Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt’s Closet Founder Ashley Wilson announced that the nonprofit is teaming up with popular children’s character “Captain Underpants” to host an...
Registration underway for Mini Term II classes at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces registration for Mini Term II classes for the Spring 2023 semester. Mini Term II classes will...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with wins over Falkville, Hanceville
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors opened up their season at home Friday night and got the year started with a...
Obituary: Clyde Vernon Johnson
Memorial service for Clyde Vernon Johnson, age 93, of Vinemont, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Lowry
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Lowry, of Cullman, passed away Feb. 16, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born in Cullman on June 25,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s postseason run ends with 64-44 loss to Buckhorn
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats returned to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Friday to face Buckhorn in this year’s Northwest Regional semifinal and the...
Obituary: Robert Lawton Cheatwood Jr.
Graveside Service for Robert Lawton Cheatwood Jr., age 94, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Missionary Grove...
Obituary: Billie Grant Gobble
Funeral service for Billie Grant Gobble, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Miriam Huddleston Jones
Miriam Huddleston Jones, of Baileyton, passed away Feb. 16, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born Feb. 7, 1937 in Baileyton Alabama...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Marshall leads 22 states in support of Florida law that ‘preserves girls’ sports teams...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 22 attorneys general who filed an amicus brief in support of the State...
Cullman EMS 6th Annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off coming Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman EMS will host enthusiastic and hungry chili lovers from around the area for its sixth annual 911 Chili Supper &...
Britt named ranking member of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama on Wednesday confirmed she will serve as the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on...
February gardening guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gardening in Zone 7b during February can be a bit tricky. The average temperature hovers around 44 degrees Fahrenheit, with lows...
Wallace State pumps $212.6M into local economy
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A new economic report shows the impact one college can have on a region, and a system on a state. Wallace...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Joseph David Boyd
It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Joseph David Boyd, 34, announces his passing which occurred on Feb. 14, 2023.
Visitation and funeral...
Obituary: Clara Parker Smith
Clara Parker Smith, 81, of Cullman, passed away on Feb. 12, 2023, at her residence. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time. She was...
Podiatrist Robert Ocampo joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Podiatrist Robert Ocampo, DPM, recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Ocampo completed his undergraduate education in biological sciences at California Polytechnic...
Cullman City Council hears update on 2023 Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the approaching warmer weather will come one of Cullman’s favorite events: the Strawberry Festival is scheduled for May 6. Cullman...
Wallace State students ‘Build A Wally’ for Valentine’s Day
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students enjoyed a little Valentine’s Day project with the Build A Wally event. Students were given the...
Obituary: Joseph David Boyd
Funeral services for Joseph David Boyd, 34, of Hanceville, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Hopewell Baptist Church with interment...
Obituary: James Rudolph Cook (updated)
Funeral service for James Rudolph Cook, 82, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: James Wendell West II (update)
James Wendell West II, 57, of Cullman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 20232 at his residence.
Jim “Scooter”...
Obituary: James Melvin Murcks
Funeral service for James Melvin Murcks, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Kermit Scogin
Kermit Scogin, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at his residence.
Kermit was born on May 14, 1945 in Winston...
Obituary: Frederick Andrew White
Frederick Andrew White, 67, of Logan, passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, at his residence in Logan. No services are planned at this time.
Mr. White...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Norovirus: the unwanted guest that brings misery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The notorious norovirus is making its rounds again, leaving a trail of upset stomachs and canceled plans in its wake.
Norovirus is...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Love & Saffron’ by Kim Fay
“Love & Saffron” was written by Kim Fay, who is from Washington state. Her previous books are “Communion: A Culinary Journey through Viet Nam,” which was...
Pet of the Week: (Mr. Land of) Liberty
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the most patriotic pup of all, Liberty.
Age (7) is just a number...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond falls in 2OT heartbreaker to Tanner 65-59
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The third-ranked Holly Pond Broncos faced off against the Tanner Rattlers in the Sub-Regional game. Four quarters and an overtime...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman cruises past Clay-Chalkville 64-37, advances to NW Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home after winning the 6A, Area 14 Tournament at Hartselle last week and welcomed Clay-Chalkville into Bearcat Arena for...
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr....
Obituary: Zera Barnett Burns Howard
The funeral service for Zera Barnett Burns Howard, 96, of Simcoe, will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home. The visitation...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Dreams come true at ‘Night to Shine’
FALKVILLE, Ala. – The Tim Tebow Foundation hosted its signature event, "Night to Shine," nationwide and at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville on...
Communication killers: How arguing can be lethal
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Picture a relationship: A disagreement starts, someone complains and the other person becomes defensive. It is a tale as old as...
Learn all about trees
CULLMAN, Ala. – As springtime approaches, eager gardeners have the chance this week to learn about which trees are good fits for their landscapes...
Op-Ed: Top 10 romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a romantic movie? From heartwarming love stories to steamy romances, here...
More than 300 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 300 high school students from Blount, Cullman and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison punches ticket to NW Regional with 57-36 win over Hubbertville
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Hubbertville Lady Lions in a sub-regional battle Monday night with a spot at the Northwest...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders advance to NW Regional with 77-9 win over Cordova
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After winning an area tournament title last week, the Good Hope Lady Raiders returned home Monday night to host a...
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock...
Obituary: Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard, 71, of Vinemont passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 20223 at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1952 in...
Obituary: Lonnie Joe Overton (Updated)
Funeral service for Lonnie Joe Overton, 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Starla Renee Weaver
Funeral services for Starla Renee Weaver, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Funeral home shooter identified
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a 911 call was made at approximately 10:10 a.m. from Cullman Funeral Home, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
