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...
Jordan Lee makes legendary return to Bassmaster Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former back-to-back Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee is headed back to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024. Lee will...
Crafternoon at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Paint, hot glue and other crafting supplies lined the tables, crafters and hobbyists filtered in and Crafternoon was underway at the...
Cullman Regional welcomes Kurt Blake, MD to Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified rheumatologist Kurt Blake, MD has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Blake attended medical school at the University of West Indies,...
CCSO employees receive free haircuts from local duo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said two local barbers/stylists reached out saying they wanted to give back to local law enforcement.
They...
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...
Cullman woman 3rd person charged with capital murder in death of Noah Waters
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 14, after being indicted for capital murder during first-degree robbery and capital murder during...
CCBOE recognizes faculty, staff, former students
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Nov. 9, the Cullman County School Board recognized a handful of individuals for their service and dedication...
Remembering Danny McAfee
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local businessman Danny McAfee, of Cullman Cabinet & Supply Company, was laid to rest this month. McAfee was remembered as a...
Car show raises over $5K for Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – A cloudy chill and slight morning drizzle were no match for Cullman’s car community Saturday, Nov. 11, as the 37th Annual...
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...
Ivey awards nearly $17.5M for improvement projects; Cullman County to receive $500K
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17.5 million to provide improvements in 44 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The Community Development...
‘The Nutcracker’ to be performed at Wallace State Nov. 17-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Allegro Dance Theatre will partner with Ballet South and the Cullman Community Young Singers to present the...
Students compete in 2023 FCCLA County Sweet Potato Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, various county school students met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the FCCLA...
Cullman County’s Ryleigh Jordan places in Alabama National Fair Youth Sheep Show
Alabama National Fair preserves decades of tradition
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Smells of fresh pine shavings and a buzz of excitement hung in the air around...
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...
WSCC Dental Hygiene students showcase clinical research presentations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students in the Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program recently showcased their clinical research presentations in the Bailey Center Auditorium....
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville,...
Arrowhead RV Park hosting Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 22
CRANE HILL, Ala. - This Thanksgiving season, one local business is giving back to the community in the way it feels is most needed....
Cullman Regional, Cullman Regional Foundation grant $250K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and Cullman Regional Foundation each approved $125,000 grants to the Good Samaritan Health Clinic for a total contribution of...
United Way names Stephanie Childers executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its largest fundraiser of the year, Designer Bag Bingo, on Thursday evening, Nov. 9, 2023, the United Way of Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison’s season ends with 32-20 loss to Pickens County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Pickens County Tornadoes in the first round of the 1A state playoffs at A.G. Hicks Stadium and in...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: John Carroll upends Fairview 22-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – It was a cold, rainy night inside Fairview’s Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night as the Aggies hosted the John Carroll Cavaliers...
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....
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail thanks community for prayers and positivity
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – While Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting was short and sweet, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail utilized a packed council chamber to make...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek drops round 1 matchup at South Lamar 32-14
MILLPORT, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek traveled to Millport to face South Lamar Friday night and after taking an early lead, the Stallions...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont drops round 1 matchup at Sylvania 41-0
SYLVANIA, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face the Rams in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs and got shutout 41-0.
Vinemont kept it close...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Arab falls to No. 5 Leeds in opening round 33-7
LEEDS, Ala. – The Arabian Knights traveled to take on No. 5 Leeds in the opening round of the 5A state playoffs Friday night,...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman’s season ends with 49-6 loss at No. 2 Clay-Chalkville
CLAY, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road and traveled to the home of No. 2 Clay-Chalkville for the opening round of the...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv gives AMCC update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama residents have been patiently waiting and biding their time until the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) attempts to issue Integrated...
Hanceville teen killed in hit-and-run crash; ALEA seeking information
Update: 11/13/23
The single-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, claimed the life of a Hanceville man.
According to...
Watwood named new principal of Hanceville Middle School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board at its Nov. 9, 2023, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette's recommendation to hire Elizabeth Watwood...
Baileyton decking the halls – well, Hwy. 69 – Nov. 27
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Town of Baileyton is set to deck the halls – well, the light poles lining Alabama Highway 69, in preparation...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Point falls in opening round at No. 2 Ramsay 50-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The West Point Warriors traveled to Birmingham Thursday night to battle No. 2 Ramsay at Legion Field and the Rams were...
City of Cullman breaks ground on OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman broke ground Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2023, on the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center. The venue...
Ivey issues statewide ‘No Burn Order’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a “No Burn Order” – prohibiting all...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: 7 local teams preparing to kick off round 1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 AHSAA State football playoffs are here, and we have seven local teams preparing to compete in round one.
Addison vs....
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats open season with 85-50 win over Hayden, Lady Broncos earn OT win
CULLMAN, Ala. – Basketball has returned to Bearcat Arena for another season and Cullman opened up its season with a matchup against Hayden Tuesday...
See ‘Little Satchmo’ at Wallace State Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second of five films in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College...
‘We’re going to make it home’: Cold Springs High cuts ribbon on new gymnasium
BREMEN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Cold Springs High School. After nearly two years of working and waiting, Cold Springs High...
‘We have a lot of great veterans to honor in Cullman County’
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration salutes local veterans
VINEMONT, Ala. – Skies were clear, a pale cerulean and perfect for flight on Saturday morning, Nov....
WSCC Volleyball wins ACCC Championship, heading to national tournament
MOBILE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball won their 14th conference title in 15 seasons and their 24th overall in a hard-fought battle...
Pumpkin painting to ring in the fall at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Students from grades 3-5 at East Elementary School celebrated the arrival of fall recently be decorating their own pumpkins, as part...
St. Bernard Prep students unite in spiritual display with Living Balloon Rosary
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a heartfelt demonstration of unity and faith, students at St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in a unique and inspiring...
St. Bernard hosting exclusive Kansas City Barbeque Society Judging/Table Judging Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attention, barbecue connoisseurs and holiday shoppers! St. Bernard Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it will be the ultimate destination...
Preparing pets for freezing temps: Indoors and outdoors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer feels like it was gone in the blink of an eye and Cullman locals woke up this week to frigid...
CHS seniors have Zoom meeting with Congressman Aderholt
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at Cullman High School met with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Aderholt’s office issued the following...
Gold Rush Jewelers opens in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local, family owned business known for its elegant jewelry and watches, Gold Rush Jewelers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently at...
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers...
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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Randolph in regular season finale 41-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dropping their region finale to Russellville last Friday night, the Fairview Aggies bounced back in their regular season finale at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison caps regular season with 44-6 win over Shoals Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for their last regular season and region game. With both teams already securing a playoff spot,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to top Holly Pond 40-24
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to wrap up the regular season against the rival Holly Pond Broncos and...
St. Bernard Prep Shadow Day: Discover life as a Saint!
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is inviting interested students to experience a day in the life of a Saint through our Shadow Day program!...
WSCC hosting ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ featuring Concert Band, Jazz Band Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform their “Salute to United States Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 9, in...
Chef Tillman
Local student-turned-chef hosting fundraiser for Flourish
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tillman Oldacre, or as his online following might know him, Chef Tillman, is a student at...
19th annual WSCC Student Investment Luncheon raises over $373K
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As Wallace State Community College (WSCC) transitions into planning for spring semester, the highly anticipated event of the fall season went...
Veteran spotlight: Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech
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....
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop regular season finale to Oakman 69-26
ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a road win over Cherokee last week,Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host its regular season...
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...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Rose Code’ by Kate Quinn
“The Rose Code” is an intriguing novel set with two timelines. One is in 1940 during the early years of World War II. The other...
COLUMN: A slice full of memories
Decisions, decisions. What was I going to eat for supper? That’s always an important question for me, but today is a special day. Today...
Newcomers lead Auburn to 102-66 exhibition win over AUM
AUBURN, Ala. – With a trio of first-year Tigers combining for 47 points, Auburn tuned up for its season opener by defeating Auburn-Montgomery 102-66 Wednesday...
2023 Cullman Farm-City Banquet set for Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Farm-City Week is just around the corner, and the Cullman Farm-City Committee has been hard at work through the year to...
Cullman City Council presents $600K to city school system, part of $6M commitment
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday presented a $600,000 check to Cullman City Schools, part of a long-term plan to help...
Childhaven holding benefit yard sale Nov. 2-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Childhaven receives donations throughout the year, but at only half capacity currently, some of those remain in storage. Since fall 2022,...
STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Arab falls to No. 1 Montgomery Academy in 5A State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After finishing as state runner ups just a season ago, the Lady Knights of Arab were back on the court at...
Local talent: Raging Bones
WEST POINT, Ala. - At one point or another during adolescence, most children and teens dream of starting their band and making it to...
‘Not everyone lives to tell their story’
CULLMAN, Ala. - “For my aunt we walk,” “Love does not hurt,” “Not everyone lives to tell their story.” Those were the words emblazoned...
Cold weather coming: Heat your home safely
If you happen to live in areas that experience colder weather, it’s starting to get chilly and you may be turning your heat on....
Wallace State Volleyball competing for ACCC Championship this weekend
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball will compete for a 14th conference title in 15 seasons and 24th overall in the Alabama Community College Conference/National...
Wallace State Cross Country teams win repeat conference championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams each won their sixth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference championships Friday at...
Op-Ed: Fear of the known
Work. It's something most of us have to do at least five days each week. However, for some the work week turns into a...
Hanceville City Council discusses renovation of Hanceville dispatch office
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell, who shared...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, Oct. 26, proclaimed the month of November “Home Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging residents...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney, of Geraldine, was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her...
Chick-fil-A to re-open Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s almost time: find your best stretchy pants and cow print shirt because the highly anticipated grand re-opening of one of...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Fairview falls at No. 10 Russellville 31-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a huge regional matchup at Russellville Friday night but unfortunately for Aggies fans, the Tigers were...
CCBOE approves contract for new systemwide security system
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called board meeting on Oct. 25 during which it voted to enter...
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an estimated 7,000 (and that number is increasing) veterans in Cullman County, it can be hard to find a way...
Senior smiles: Witches and goblins and ghouls, OH MY!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents lined the sidewalk in wheelchairs and loungers, decked out in witches' hats and Halloween attire, beaming at the sight of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls in season finale at Oneonta 55-42
ONEONTA, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to take on the Redskins in their final game of the regular season on Friday night and after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 42-10 win over Etowah
CULLMAN, Ala. – After securing the fourth seed in the AHSAA 6A Region 7 standings and a spot in the playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Phillips on the road 54-0
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – Addison traveled to Bear Creek, Alabama to take on the Phillips Bears at James E. Glass Stadium. This was a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point punches playoff ticket with 27-13 win over Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home Friday night to host Brewer for a big regional battle with a postseason berth on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hangs on to top Cleveland 34-26
CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back on the road Friday night for their final regional matchup of the season at Cleveland...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Asbury 42-0 to clinch playoff berth
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Albertville to take on the Rams with a chance to clinch a playoff spot in the region finale...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers topple Cherokee on the road 26-12
CHEROKEE, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup at Cherokee and thanks in large part...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops season finale at Tuscaloosa Academy 48-26
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cold Springs made the long trip to Tuscaloosa Academy for its regular season finale Friday night and the Eagles trailed by...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab wraps up regular season with 42-7 win at Hazel Green
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – Arab hit the road for its regular season finale at Hazel Green Friday night and the Knights wrapped up a...
Wallace State Theatre making Shakespeare sing
Carley Cofield, left, Jairus Williams and Yvonne Wakaimba practice choreography for the Wallace State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Shakespeare Sings: The Tempest,” which combines...
Cullman Farm-City Tour to explore local agritourism farms Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Farm-City will host its annual Farm City Tour on Nov. 1, departing from the Cullman County Extension Office. Guests are...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Fultondale 43-14
FULTONDALE, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip to Fultondale for a regional matchup against the Wildcats Thursday night and the score was knotted at...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 20th, 18th consecutive county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park Thursday and both the Cold Springs...
Nathan Winston Stephens convicted of murder of Herdon Self Jr.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, convicted Nathan Winston Stephens of murder for the Sept. 12, 2020, murder...
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...
Dance2Fit in Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday and Thursday night, Kelsey Wooten gears up, grabs her sneakers and heads to southwest Cullman’s Art Park for her...
Getting ‘saucy’ at Vinemont BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. - The sweet smell of sticky barbecue sauce rolled in the crisp air and called to hungry stomachs far and wide Saturday,...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Raiders capture back to back county championships with 28-8 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After defeating Fairview and Vinemont in last week’s semifinals respectively, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors clashed in...
Halloween Learning – Students create candy assembly line at WES
CULLMAN, Ala. -- What better way to learn about Henry Ford’s assembly line than by putting those skills to good use getting things ready...
