Temporary restraining order halts issuance of Integrated Facility Licenses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Late Wednesday evening, Jan. 3, Montgomery Circuit Court Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from issuing licenses to five would-be Integrated Facilities – facilities with the ability to grow, cultivate, dispense, transport...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region opener at Russellville 48-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Russellville to open up region play Friday night and they had their hands full with the Tigers. Russellville built a 41-0 lead in the first half and the Warriors were unable to overcome...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
Arthur and Walter Oden are at the bedside of their father, Captain E.J. Oden.
Reverend Anson West has about recovered from an illness.
D.L. Aldredge of Holly Pond was in Cullman on Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Braasch and Edgar Stoll of Vinemont have entered...
Checking in with Josie Harrington, new library director
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System has a new director. Following the retirement of Sharon Townson, who was with the library for 27 years, the library board selected Josie Harrington to assume the role. Harrington, who started her career with the library...
HPD set to host Kids’ Night Out in September
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) is set to host Kids’ Night Out, an outreach event designed to familiarize the youngest members of our community with law enforcement and other local heroes on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, from 6-9 p.m. at C.W....
United Way seeking volunteers for Allocation Committee
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) supports 19 nonprofit partner agencies. It is currently seeking volunteers for its Allocation Committee.
Executive Director Stephanie Childers explained, “At United Way of Cullman County, we have a yearly allocations process where community volunteers come...
Vinemont to microsurface several roads
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the evening of Feb. 13, the Vinemont Town Council met to discuss a few business matters, new and old.
New business began with a request from Public Works Director Mike Graves, who asked the council...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point advances to NW Regional with 59-47 win over Wenonah
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning their area tournament earlier this week, the West Point Lady Warriors were back home Friday night to host a Sub-Regional matchup against Wenonah. The Lady Warriors went into the locker room with a 21-point lead at halftime and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall at No. 6 Hartselle 42-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats drove north to Hartselle to take on the Tigers in their first 6A, Region 7 Friday night. Hartselle got off to a slow start but ended up dominating the Bearcats to win the game 42-0.
The Cullman defense held...
Cotton Pickin’ Pottery Co.: Keeping traditions alive
WEST POINT, Ala. - A trio of potters are preparing to take the 2024 festival and craft season by storm, impressing crowds with their handmade pieces, decorated and glazed to perfection in hues of browns, grays, greens and blues. Cotton Pickin’ Pottery Co. has...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview edges Cold Springs 33-30 to claim back to back county titles
BREMEN, Ala. – For the second consecutive season, the Fairview Lady Aggies are Cullman County Tournament Champions. The Lady Aggies fell behind Cold Springs early but put together a dominant second quarter to take a lead into the locker room at halftime and held...
‘Trees are Terrific… in Cities and Towns!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Tree Commission were on-site at the Cullman County Extension Office Monday, Feb. 5, to judge and choose a handful of winning posters created by area students for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest.
Students from four schools participated...
‘The Canterbury Tales’ comes to life at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of the great English literature classics came to life recently at Cullman High School, as literature students were tasked with telling a story from Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales.”But telling stories that date back to the late 1300s and are...
Wallace State offering innovative Systems Engineering Technology degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For those interested in engineering, but not ready to take the leap into a four-year course of study, the Wallace State Community College Computer Science program offers a Systems Engineering Technology option that is focused on model–based systems engineering (MBSE). After...
Colony hosting annual Easter egg hunt March 31
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Park & Recreation invites the community for an afternoon of fun and festivities at the town’s annual Easter egg hunt on March 31, starting at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the community center at 538 Colony Road.
This...
Cullman Chamber holds mixer at The National
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce made their way to The National for the Chamber’s monthly mixer – Business After Hours – Monday evening. The mixer is typically sponsored by a member business, and this month it was longtime...
Tucker Gambrill of Cullman serving as Culverhouse College of Business ambassador
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tucker Gambrill of Cullman is serving as an ambassador for The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business.
The Culverhouse Ambassadors are the official student representatives, tour guides and recruitment agents for the Culverhouse College of Business. Up to 20 members join...
Cullman Regional a 175-bed hospital after 2-phase expansion project
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital after adding a total of 30 new beds to its critical care and medical surgical units. The two-phase expansion project included construction of a new four-story bed tower and a major renovation of existing...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 41-26 win at East Lawrence
TRINITY, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs capped off the 2023 season with a road matchup at East Lawrence Friday night and with the help of some turnovers on defense and several explosive plays from the offense, the Bulldogs were able to cap the year...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You have to encourage and build others up’: Vinemont’s Jana Harbison recaps junior year
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont volleyball player and cheerleader Jana Harbison about her junior year as an Eagle and what she’s looking forward to for the upcoming school year. Last season, the Lady Eagles volleyball team posted a 24-13...
Co-op: Planned maintenance outage Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced a planned outage on Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 10 p.m. The outage is expected to last around three hours and will affect approximately 4,500 Co-op members in the East Point, Berlin, Welti, Simcoe, Duck...
WSCC Women’s Basketball earns bye in ACCC Division I tournament; men’s team seeded No. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College women's basketball team earned a bye in the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference Division I Basketball Tournament to be held March 7-9 at the University of Alabama-Huntsville.
On Friday, March 8 at 12 p.m., the women will...
‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’
West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School was packed to the brim with artwork, as third-sixth-grade students from both West and East Elementary Schools had pieces on...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym is hosting a unique Easter celebration tailored to meet the needs of individuals with varying abilities and sensory sensitivities. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., this sensory-friendly Easter event will take place at the Field...
Op-Ed: ‘You’ll miss this’… will we, though?
Around each turn in a local grocery store or shopping center, you can almost certainly hear some variation of the phrase, “Enjoy this while it lasts,” or “You’ll miss this one day.” These phrases, just like so many others, are often uttered sweetly and fondly by well-meaning passersby, usually aimed...
Holly Pond increases budgets for infrastructure, prepares to update scrapyard ordinance
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday passed amendments to add funds to two infrastructure budgets, pointing to the cost of recently completed and planned projects. The amendments add a total of $35,000 to the Street and Park Lighting budgets for...
Brandin’ Iron Veterans Day Dinner feeds 1.3K
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Brandin’ Iron’s eight annual Veterans Day Dinner took place Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. It was a free meal for veterans and their spouses. General Manager Josh Speakman said this year’s event fed 1,300 people.
“We truly enjoy giving back to...
More than 100 recognized at WSCC Nursing pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized more than 100 students at the Department of Nursing Education’s August pinning ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 3. The event was historic in several ways, including having the highest number of mobility students graduating from the program...
Saying goodbye to 50 years of the round building at CMS
CULLMAN, Ala. - A unique, iconic piece of Cullman Middle School’s history is set to be closed soon as an ambitious expansion of the downtown campus continues. But don’t worry, the community will get one last chance to bid farewell to what has affectionately...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Cullman handles Decatur 71-43, Lady Bearcats rally to win 57-48
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Monday night to host a pair of big area games against Decatur and both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats collected big wins on their home floor. In the girls’ game, Cullman trailed by as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview scores late to edge Lawrence County 14-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils in another huge region game Friday night and after battling it out for three quarters in a low scoring affair, a late touchdown helped the Aggies get past the Red Devils 14-7.
Fairview got the...
Hanceville City Council discusses possible RV park
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Council members excitedly discussed the possibility of an RV park located behind the CVS Pharmacy at 303 Main St NE in Hanceville at its July 27 meeting.
“We’d still have to figure out the particulars,” said Mayor Kenneth Nail, theorizing that...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: CMS 8th grade tops Muscle Shoals 20-8 to win Tennessee Valley Championship, finish season unbeaten
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the seventh-grade title Tuesday, Cullman Middle School was back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium to play Muscle Shoals for the Tennessee Valley League’s eighth grade championship Thursday night. The Bearcats trailed Muscle Shoals at halftime but...
PREP SPORTS: ‘It’s like one big family’: Vinemont’s Anna Kline looks back on Eagle years
VINEMONT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Vinemont’s Anna Kline about some of her favorite memories during her time playing sports for the Eagles.
"Softball helped me and my sister have a closer bond. I've played basketball my whole life and made many...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Cullman is my home away from home’: Cullman’s Shayley Vogelaar reflects on Bearcat years
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cullman soccer player Shayley Vogelaar and she shared some of her favorite memories from her Bearcat days. One of her favorite things was the opportunity to play alongside some great seniors.
"Some of my favorite memories...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local sports legends gathered with family and friends at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to celebrate one of Cullman County’s most important sporting traditions. 12 new members were inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame and the Class of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville tops Cold Springs 62-43, Lady Eagles pull away to win 64-26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Eagles of Cold Springs traveled to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with the Bulldogs Tuesday night. After a tight first half, the Lady Eagles pulled away from the Lady Bulldogs in the second half to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls in 30-28 nailbiter at Colbert Heights
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. – The Meek Tigers made the trek to Tuscumbia for a regional battle with Colbert Heights Friday night and the Tigers made a late push to come from behind and pull out a win, but their effort came up just short and...
Cullman City Council recognizes retired Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Feb. 19, recognized Mike Voss, recently retired chairman of the City of Cullman Planning Commission, for his 16 years of service to the City on the commission. Voss had served since September 2007, and...
Saint Bernard students create Old Testament-era oil lamps
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, the students of Saint Bernard Preparatory School's Society of St. Jerome embarked on an enlightening journey by crafting reproductions of Old Testament-era oil lamps.
The oil lamps, reminiscent of those used during the time of Abraham through the establishment of...
CHS senior May Dawsey named National Merit Semifinalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - The officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program this fall. Allison Tuggle, Cullman High School principal, announced that senior May Dawsey was named as...
Well Water Quality Workshop set for Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Private Well Program is offering a free workshop through the Cullman County and Blount County Extension Offices on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. The Well Water Quality Workshop will...
Behind the Rack Consignment sale coming to Cullman Nov. 16-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heather Stewart and her consignment sale, Behind the Rack Consignment, had been offering deep discounts on high-quality secondhand children’s items in Arab for two years when other cities started reaching out and asking that sales be held in their areas; requests...
1 killed in late-night shooting, active manhunt underway
CULLMAN, Ala. -- According to Cullman Police Department Director of Communications Adam Clark, at approximately 10:55 p.m. Sunday evening a shooting took place near the 200 block of Hickory Ave SW.
"A male subject was critically injured, and the suspect fled the scene," Clark said. "The suspect,...
Fall festivities ahead
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s finally here! Dozens of events like trunk or treats, costume parties, festivals and good, old-fashioned trick or treating are coming up.
The list is set up in location/event, type/time format to make fall festivity planning a breeze! (Note: For questions about...
Wreaths Across America: ‘Say their name with pride and honor’
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman City Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Cullman Lions Club, Cullman Area Technology Academy JROTC, Boy Scouts and other volunteers banded together to place wreaths...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has made several unrelated drug and felony arrests recently, including:
Feb. 6
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Berlin community. Justin Wayne Farr, 32, of Cullman, and Kinsey Nikole Burns, 20, of Cullman, were identified as passengers in the...
COLUMN: Some assembly required
As we approach Christmas, I would like to send a heartfelt wish of good luck to all of you parents out there with young children. You’ll need it. If this is your first time to have Christmas when Santa Claus magically delivers all of...
9 area students earn degrees from University of Alabama
President’s, Dean’s Lists announced
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Some 1,257 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's summer 2023 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in August.
Area students who graduated include:
Michael Chandler of Vinemont received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business AdministrationNatalie Conlon of Crane...
D&Y Farms: Fresh farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round
CULLMAN, Ala. - One small, family-owned farm is taking the seafood market in Cullman by storm and providing farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round. Davis Dickerson and Yancey York have turned a portion of their livestock farm into a Pacific White Shrimp operation.
After beginning a...
Cullman Family Expo a roaring success
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, April 13, the Cullman Family Expo, organized by the Cullman County Child Development Center parent-teacher organization (PTO), delivered a spectacular event aimed at supporting local families and raising funds for children with disabilities who attend the CDC. With a...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors kick off season with 10-0 win over Danville, Lady Warriors tie 4-4
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point kicked off its soccer season at home against Danville Thursday night and the Warriors got things started with a 10-0 win over the Hawks. Josh Shannon (two assists) and Jacob Bencze (one assist) led the way for West...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont Eagles, Lady Eagles collect wins over St. Bernard
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles hosted a pair of varsity matchups against St. Bernard Monday night and both Vinemont squads collected a pair of wins. Vinemont took the varsity girls’ game 67-29 and in the varsity boys’ contest, the Eagles...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Hanceville 66-25, advances to JV Semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Hanceville Bulldogs met in Monday night’s second JV Boys County tournament matchup and the Raiders were dominant from start to finish. Good Hope built a 34-19 lead in the first half and continued to add to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville handles Lawrence County for homecoming 32-17
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs welcomed the Red Devils of Lawrence County to Ray Talley Stadium to cap off their homecoming week Friday night and the Bulldogs celebrated with a 32-17 win over the Red Devils.
Hanceville received the opening kick-off and went three...
Hanceville Public Library hosts monthly homeschool Art Club
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It looks like an onion with legs!” “It’s a Walmart bag, bro!” Exclamations and chatter fill the usual stillness of the Hanceville Public Library. It is Oct. 11, the second Wednesday of the month, and that means it’s time for Art...
Friends of Frankweiler welcome sister-city visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friends of Frankweiler (FoF) was established in 1987, when Cullman and Frankweiler, Germany – the birthplace of Cullman’s founder John G. Cullmann – were joined as sister cities. FoF, as well as the corresponding German group, Friends of Cullman, keep the partnership between the two...
‘It’s a community garden in every sense’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The southwest side of Cullman is a bustling, densely populated residential area. One lot on the corner of Logan Street Southwest and Cleveland Avenue Southwest is home to a neatly arranged series of raised concrete planter boxes – the Logan and Cleveland...
Dinner on First returning May 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hosted by the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Foundation, Dinner on First is an elegant affair held each year along First Avenue in downtown Cullman’s Warehouse District. This year’s event will take place Saturday, May 18.
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman downs Albertville 73-56 to win Mike Dean Turkey Shootout
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back on the court at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night to battle the unbeaten Albertville Aggies Wednesday night and the ‘Cats handed the Aggies their first loss of the season to claim this year’s Mike Dean Turkey Shootout championship. The...
PREP CHEER: ‘God gave you a purpose’: Cold Springs’ Jaci Baker enjoying sophomore season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs sophomore cheerleader Jaci Baker is cheering on the varsity squad for the first time and is really enjoying her time with the squad. She's so happy to be cheering alongside some great teammates and has learned a lot from...
The gift of music
Living Water Services donates 12 keyboards to Good Hope schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Living Water Services made a substantial contribution to the music program at Good Hope Primary and Elementary Schools: 12 keyboards.
The initiative was spearheaded by...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Good Hope rolls past Vinemont 56-8
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Good Hope made the short trip over to Vinemont to take on the Eagles in Tuesday night and it was all Raiders from the start. Good Hope scored on all but one drive in the first half and ended up rolling past Vinemont...
Alabama coaching staff names 8 Players of the Week after Tennessee victory
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 34-20 win against then-No. 17/15 Tennessee last Saturday. Jase McClellan and Jaeden Roberts on offense; Chris Braswell, Jihaad Campbell, Justin Eboigbe and Deontae Lawson on defense; and Jam Miller and Will Reichard on special teams were all named for their efforts against...
West Point Scholars Bowl team taking quiz competition circuit by storm
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School (WPHS) Scholars Bowl team has been on a white-hot streak in the quiz world, winning match after match. The students are making a name for themselves in the circuit of the smarts, as a whole...
Community of all ages comes together in time of need
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Cullman County was hit with frigid temps over the last several days, and ice made travel treacherous, if not impossible, residents took action and took their love of community to the streets.
Brad Ingram, a retired U.S. Army veteran with 14...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison topples Good Hope on the road 22-17
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Addison traveled to James W. Shabel Stadium in lovely Good Hope, Alabama to play a fun, physical non-region game Friday night. This game has actually been played for several consecutive years and the games are very well-attended and are usually close,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman captures 3rd straight area title with 54-42 win over Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night hosting the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area 14 championship game and the Bearcats collected their third straight area title with a 54-42 win. The ‘Cats went into the locker room with a...
Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is struggling with alcoholism, an incarcerated father or a single mother in an unspeakable position questioning how to feed her children....
Pet of the week: Rex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rex, an approximately 5-year-old male “bassador” with a toasty caramel coat, is up for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Rex is a low-to-medium energy middle-aged man, who cherishes the time he gets to spend with you. He’s not quite clingy as...
AMCC update: Wagon Trail Med-Serv remains hopeful
CULLMAN, Ala. – More issues have arisen for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), with all members including their staffs receiving subpoenas for possible Open Meetings Act violations. A hearing was held in Montgomery Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, to determine if the law was...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down D.A.R. 66-59, Sharpe’s 32 leads Lady Bearcats to 60-21 win
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman was back at home at Bearcat Arena Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against D.A.R. and both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats earned wins over the Patriots. The Lady Bearcats took the down D.A.R. 60-21 and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County 34-9
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning an overtime thriller at Douglas last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night to renew their rivalry with the Red Devils of Lawrence County. However, the ball didn’t quite bounce the West Point’s way this week...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
Oak Level News
Reverend J.S. Shults filled his appointment here on Sunday and Sunday night.
Mrs. Loy Hinkle, Freida and Frances, attended the wedding of their daughter, Reba Faye and Talmadge Vaughn on Saturday night. They are now honeymooning in Texas.
Mr. and...
Cullman council awards bid for new civic center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday awarded the bid for the construction of the new civic center to Jim Cooper Construction Company, Inc.
"We are thrilled to see the payoff of our extensive design efforts. By revising the original design, we were...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘True joy is found in the Lord’: Phoebe Jones recaps junior season at Holly Pond, talks move to Cullman Christian
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Phoebe Jones about her junior season with the Holly Pond Lady Broncos as well as her recent move to Cullman Christian.
"We had a really good season. The team had a strong connection, and we grew...
Valentine’s Celebration at Stone Bridge Farms Feb. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Planning ahead for an intimate, upscale date night experience this Valentine’s Day? Find a sitter for the children and slip on something nice, because Stone Bridge Farms and Sophia’s are gearing up for a Valentine’s Celebration. The event will take place...
Cullman’s Ainsley Irani named Professional Cowboy Association Rookie of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ainsley Irani, 19, of Cullman, qualified to compete in Barrel Racing at the 2023 Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo in Biloxi, Mississippi, finishing high enough to earn her the title of 2023 PCA Rookie of the Year and 2023 Barrel Racing...
‘Train to Drive’: ALEA participates in Operation Clear Track
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Whether you’re a veteran, unexperienced driver or make your living behind the wheel of a bus or a commercial vehicle, staying safe around railway tracks is all about knowing the rules.
Each year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow law...
Alabama’sDowns Selected as 2023 Shaun Alexander Award winner
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama safety Caleb Downs was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday morning.
Downs was one of five finalists for this year's award and was joined by Rueben Bain (Miami (Fla.)), Kevin...
1993 Auburn Tigers reunite to celebrate unbeaten season
AUBURN, Ala. – As the state’s top high school recruit in the class of 1993, offensive lineman Willie Anderson chose Auburn over Alabama despite the Tigers coming off consecutive non-winning seasons while their in-state rival had just won the national championship.
“I wanted to be...
‘We Care – Ride for Suicide Prevention,’ a community ride for suicide awareness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting those affected by it, will take place at Redline Leather & Cycle Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road NE in...
How to dispose of your Christmas tree in the city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – While city of Cullman residents prepare to ring in 2024, many are itching to properly dispose of live Christmas trees that may be shedding countless needles in their living rooms. Between typical brush disposal, composting or boosting habitats, there are plenty...
‘Butterfly in the Sky’ shares beginnings of ‘Reading Rainbow’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The next film in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College may bring back a lot of memories for children of the 80s and 90s. “Butterfly in the Sky” is a documentary about...
3Sixty Jeep Club brings the ducks to Easter
Eva, Ala. - On March 23, the 3Sixty Jeep Club transformed Shorty Ryan Park in Eva, Alabama, into a vibrant playground for the eagerly awaited Easter Duck Hunt. This event, set against the backdrop of a windy, yet beautiful spring day, drew families from...
The Link closes warming shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Temperatures began to plummet on Monday, Jan. 15, and Cullman County quickly succumbed to the freezing point as roads, vehicles and lawns slowly became encased in ice. Many residents in Cullman County rely on electric heat, either through heating units that...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman, Good Hope collect wins at Veterans Day Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats and the Good Hope Raiders were on the court at Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday to compete in this year’s Veteran's Day Classic and both local squads returned home with wins. Cullman won a close game over Plainview 51-46...
Inaugural Alabama Strawberry Festival a sweet success
CULLMAN, Ala. - One quick zip through the center of Cullman over the weekend, and anyone should have been able to tell that something big was happening. Traffic was creeping down U.S. Highway 31 on Friday and Saturday, almost every car searching for a parking spot...
PREP CHEER: ‘You have a second family’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril talks upcoming cheer season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point junior Emma Kimbril will be going into her third year on the varsity cheerleading squad and her first year as co-captain. She's had a blast up on varsity so far and she has learned so much from that...
‘Don’t make too much of it!’
Hanceville Public Library celebrates 88th birthday of beloved librarian Shirley Burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Surrounded by cherished books, lively children, and grateful coworkers, Shirley Burden celebrated her 88th birthday on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Hanceville Public Library. The celebration included heartfelt handmade cards from...
Cullman Savings Bank donates almost $20K to Festhalle Farmers Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Savings Bank recently donated $19,900 to the Festhalle Farmers Market, the largest farmers market in Cullman. This contribution underscores the bank's commitment to supporting local agriculture and community initiatives.
The Festhalle Farmers Market, a hub for over 28 local farmers and...
Op-Ed: Active participation over passive complaints
In an era where social media platforms amplify voices, it is imperative to exercise discernment between constructive dialog and counterproductive complaining. As evidenced by the recently concluded Oktoberfest in Cullman, which witnessed unprecedented attendance, the potent synergy of organizations such as Cullman Parks, Recreation...
Pet of the week: Make a spot for Eva
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leisurely stroll takers and recreational hikers and wanderers: The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week was made for you. Eva, a sweet, short-term resident at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, is patiently waiting to earn the adventure buddy or snuggle bug...
Wallace State unveils portrait of Garlan E. Gudger Sr.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted the unveiling of a portrait of Dr. Garlan E. Gudger Sr., on Thursday, July 20, in the student center that bears his name on the campus in Hanceville.
Gudger served as the first dean of students at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops heartbreaker at Falkville 26-20
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont hit the road to kick off the season at Falkville Friday night, but unfortunately early turnovers plagued the Eagles and helped the Blue Devils come away with a hard fought, 26-20 win.
Vinemont received the opening kick-off but on their second...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont edges East Lawrence 3-2
VINEMONT, Ala. -- It was a battle of the Eagles Thursday night as Vinemont hosted East Lawrence and this one went back-and-forth for the majority of the contest. Vinemont ended up winning a long, competitive five-set match over East Lawrence 3-2.
Vinemont 25 - East Lawrence...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Mr. Bill Clapp and Geraldine Mugrove surprised their friends by getting married last Thursday. They are residing with Mr. and Mrs. William Clapp, Senior.
Mrs. G.W. Thorn, of Hanceville, suffered painful burns on her leg last Wednesday.
The Bremen Community was shocked...
Veteran spotlight: Clarence Benefield
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews. The Tribune will be publishing an interview every week for November.
Clarence Benefield
United States Air Force Reserve 1965-1968
Deployment: Vietnam
CGM: What do...
‘We are more like family than just a team’: Cullman’s Zadria Thompson enjoying senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman senior dance line captain Zadria Thompson will be heading into her third and final season on the dance line and her first as the captain. She has enjoyed every second of that experience so far and has learned so much.
"It...
‘Industry Comes to Wallace State’ gives students chance to network with area employers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students from Wallace State Community College recently got the chance to network with area employers and learn about various internship, apprenticeship and full-time job opportunities.
Industry Comes to Wallace State is an event hosted monthly by the college’s Center for Career and...
