FAITH: St. Bernard Abbey celebrates Easter Triduum
The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints...
West Elementary’s Lauren Hughes wins statewide Governor’s App Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman City Schools student won the statewide Governor’s App Challenge, a competition where students across Alabama were tasked with creating...
(Update) ALEA releases IDs of all involved in fatal Smith Lake boat crash
Updated April 17, 2025, at 7:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - ALEA on Thursday released the identities of all people on board both boats involved in...
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Allbright for House of Representatives, District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Heath Allbright for Alabama House of Representatives, District 11, to replace the vacancy created by...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It was an opportunity we just felt we couldn’t pass up’: Coach Drew Adams headed to Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. – After serving the last nine seasons at the helm of Good Hope’s varsity boys’ basketball program, head coach Drew Adams is...
‘No matter what I go through in life, God will take care of me’: Fairview’s Lona Latham reflects on Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior cheerleader Lona Latham cheered for a combined 10 years between high school and her time at the Cullman Gymnastics...
COLUMN: The Olympics for older athletes
Editor’s note: This column was written last week.
I am a Baby Boomer. There, I said it, and I’m not ashamed of it. I was...
COUNTY TRACK MEET: West Point’s boys, Cold Springs’ girls capture county championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted on the campus of Wallace State Monday and two new county...
PREP BASEBALL: 6 local teams preparing for state playoffs
CULLMAN, Ala. – With area play now officially in the books, the field is set for this year’s state baseball playoffs, and we have...
ALEA arrests suspect in connection to suspicious letters delivered to government officials
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of...
James Brumley of Cullman City Schools honored with 2025 Morton-Smith Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Brumley, chief school finance & operations officer at Cullman City Schools, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Morton-Smith Award by...
Hanceville library hosts makeup class
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hosted a Prom Makeup Class for girls of all ages. Since the class...
Stover represents St. Bernard in Vietnam
CULLMAN, Ala. Rachael Stover, director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School, recently advanced the school’s international recruitment efforts by representing St. Bernard at...
Easter Bake Sale April 19 to support Hanceville Elementary Archery Team’s Nationals trip
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – An Easter Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Warehouse...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview clinches playoff berth with 11-1 win at Brewer
BREWER Ala. – After Thursday night’s inclement weather delayed Fairview and Brewer’s area matchup, the Aggies hit the road on Friday to finish their...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Being part of a team isn’t just about the game’: West Point’s Kortni Baker talks senior season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Kortni Baker has played softball for nine years, and she's made countless memories with her teammates during...
Cullman Farmers’ Market at the Festhalle open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farmers’ Market has returned to Festhalle for the spring and summer seasons. The market thrives in the heart of...
Ivey signs bill promoting veteran mental health
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, April 7, signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston and Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster...
A few severe storms possible Thursday
An upper-level disturbance and surface frontal boundary will move through the state this afternoon into tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move from north...
Local students place in 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced the winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition during a special awards ceremony held...
Wallace State Men’s Golf win ACCC Championship
UNION GROVE, AL | The Wallace State Men’s Golf team competed in the ACCC Conference Tournament held at Cherokee Ridge Country Club on Monday...
Gypsy Soul hosting Easter Tablescape event with Cullman Florist April 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things is hosting “Come to the Table,” a community Easter Tablescape event on Tuesday, April 15, from...
Baileyton changes polling location; Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne...
STAR ID (REAL ID) enforcement begins May 7: What you need to know
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on...
A few storms possible Thursday
…Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory in effect for northern 2/3 of the state until 9 am…
After a chilly start this morning, high temperatures will...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Little Women: The Musical’ April 11-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Theatre Department will present “Little Women: The Musical” Friday through Sunday, April 11-13, 2025, at the Betty...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles West Point 12-2; Tuesday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted the West Point for county championship rematch on Tuesday afternoon and it was close...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison sweeps Athens Bible to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. – The fifth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted No. 7 Athens Bible Trojans for an area double header Tuesday night, and they took care...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman claims area title with 4-2 win over Mortimer Jordan; Tuesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a pair of wins over the weekend, the Bearcats continued area play with a matchup against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday...
Cullman County archery teams shine at state tournaments in Montgomery
Cullman County Schools were well represented at the State Bullseye and IBO Tournaments held in Montgomery this past weekend, with multiple schools bringing home top honors and...
Cullman set to host MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 3 at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Phoenix Boats
CULLMAN, Ala. (April 8, 2025) – The third Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational event of the season is set to take place next week, April...
Library hosting Young Writers’ Workshop April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library will host the Young Writers’ Workshop for Encourage a Young Writer Day...
COLUMN: March madness wasn’t just basketball
Sports fans, especially college basketball fans, can tell you that March Madness is the nickname of the NCAA Championship Tournament. Basketball, however, is not...
Get your Goat in a whole new way: Goat Island Brewing opens 2nd location
CULLMAN, Ala. – The owners of south Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing decided they knew a good thing when they saw it, and decided to...
Organizers hope to expand Prom Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many students, prom is a highlight of their high school years. But with the price of formal wear rising, shopping...
Line of storms and potential flooding rain tonight into Monday
A few thunderstorms may develop this afternoon north of I-20 and west of I-65. If so, a couple of storms could produce wind gusts...
Museum kicks off April Walking Tours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum kicked off its annual April Walking Tours this morning. There will be tours every Saturday in April...
Local author releases children’s book
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman recently released a children’s book titled “Finlee and Her Purple Glasses.”
Taylor Johnson is a Cullman native who wears...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point downs Danville 7-2; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point returned home Friday night to host a varsity matchup against Danville and the Warriors collected a 7-2 win...
Students, local leaders make case for community college and less debt this #CCMonth
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is the "best decision ever," according to many who have attended it and acquired a high-quality higher...
Pet of the Week: Pave the way to a new life for Brick
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Brick, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, a Border Collie who approximately 2 years old.
This gentle guy has low...
ALEA’s promposal: Be safe and sober this prom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps series with Jasper, clinches playoff berth
CULLMAN, Ala. – After taking game one at Jasper Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats were back home Thursday night to continue their area series...
Put your detective skills to the test at Clue-themed murder mystery dinner April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will host a Clue-themed murder mystery dinner, titled “Unraveling the Clue to...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps area series against Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After taking game one of its area series with the Broncos at home on Tuesday, Hanceville traveled to Holly Pond...
Ivey signs Paid Parental Leave Act into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199,...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont clinches area title with 12-1 win at Locust Fork
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After handling the Hornets at home 11-1 on Tuesday, Vinemont traveled to Locust Fork to finish the area series Wednesday...
The role of women in agriculture
Women in agriculture have fulfilled the duties of farm work, from processing agricultural goods to tending fields, since humanity began to settle and cultivate...
Call 811 before you dig!
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the spring season arrives, Alabamians are reminded to contact 811 at least two days before beginning outdoor digging projects.
The Alabama...
Alabama Wildlife Federation hosting inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off April 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Wildlife Federation will host its inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off on Thursday, April 3, starting at 6 p.m. at the...
Resurfacing starts on US-278 near Holly Pond
Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and...
Cullman Electric Cooperative to host annual Touch A Truck event April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the...
Get to know House District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright, president of Brighton Forestry Services LLC, officially announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 Representative in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman hangs on to top West Morgan 5-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – With rain pouring across the state late Sunday night into early Monday morning, the Bearcats’ road matchup with West Morgan was...
COLUMN: We took a trip back in time
Jean and I just spent three days on a magnificent mountain that has, or is near, beautiful bluffs, gorgeous gorges, carved canyons, cavernous caves,...
Rainer: Alabama’s WFF expanding Motus Wildlife Tracking Network
Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife...
Severe weather tonight into Monday
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded the severe weather threat and almost the entire state is in an Enhanced Risk from late tonight...
Files from Yesteryear: March 29, 1928
From the files of March 29, 1928
CLASSIFIED ADS
ONE CENT A WORD ADS *
FOR SALE—Two good Horses and an automobile. Cash or terms. G. W....
WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions split doubleheader with Northwest-Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After winning six out of their last seven games, the Wallace State Lions hosted the Northwest-Shoals Patriots from Muscle Shoals on...
Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host Women in Ag Workshop April 25-26
CLEVELAND, Ala. - Female farmers of any experience level are invited to attend the upcoming Women in Ag Workshop, a two-day, hands-on educational event...
Tim and Dorothy Glover debuting agate rock candles at 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival welcomes first-time exhibitors Tim and Dorothy Glover of Iron City, Tennessee, whose stunning agate rock candles...
COA looking to add pageant board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is looking to add a board of directors for the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant.
COA...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont pulls away from West Morgan 7-3; Friday scoring recap
TRINITY, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games at Toyota Field in Huntsville Thursday night, the Vinemont Eagles were back on the road...
Marshall warns Alabamians of increasing phone scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state....
Registration open for 3rd annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The third annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, presented by B&D Construction, is set to take place July 21-22,...
Severe weather threat increasing Sunday night into Monday
The severe weather threat is increasing Sunday night into Monday.
An upper-level disturbance will bring scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to the...
Small Business Easter Market sees success
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 1,000 shoppers turned out for the Small Business Easter Market on Saturday, March 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural...
CHS Theatre shines in multiple festivals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre was recently invited to the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Maryland, and the International Thespians Festival in Indiana....
Auburn University Weed Bionomics Lab leads fight against no. 1 crop pest
AUBURN, Ala. - Imagine a weed that can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day. Such a...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 6-3 win over Spain Park; Wednesday scoring recap
HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are spending their spring break at this year’s Hoover Tournament and they kicked things off with a win...
Wallace State Jazz Band welcoming alumni to Big Band Dance, Reunion Concert
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will celebrate around 50 years of jazz performances at its annual Big...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Decatur on the road, Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. – It’s spring break across the state this week but that hasn’t stopped several of our local teams from getting back on...
OmniPlex nearing completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman is gaining a new state-of-the-art complex that it says promises growth in sports tourism, local recreation and...
Good Hope Council approves resolution to revise Procurement Procedures
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new...
COLUMN: I hear that mailman coming
Well, I hear that mailman coming, he’s rolling around the bend, and I ain’t seen a letter, since 2010. That’s because the mail doesn’t...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to hold auditions for ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ April 11-12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young performers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of theater this summer as Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts...
Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30...
Files from Yesteryear: March 22, 1945
From the files of March 22, 1945
Walter News
T/Sgt. and Mrs. T. C. Webb have returned to Camp Fosterfield, Texas, after spending his furlough with...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview claims county championship with 3-2 win over West Point
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with semifinal wins earlier in the day, Fairview and West Point clashed in the County Tournament Championship Game...
Vinemont to host 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Trail April 12
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont is set to host its third annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 3-5...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont, West Point, Good Hope advance on day 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s County Baseball Tournament officially got underway at Good Hope High School on Friday and three teams played their...
Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start to see...
Pet of the Week: Let Vicki-Jo dazzle you with a show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Vicki-Jo, a 3-year-old terrier mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
She’s a small bundle of low to...
Warming temperatures with storms late this weekend
After a cold start this morning, temperatures will warm into the 60s statewide this afternoon. A continued warming trend will continue into Sunday.
Ahead of...
Small Business Easter Market this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Small Business Easter Market will take place this Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural...
Hannah Shankle bringing unique pet-inspired art to 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is set to welcome a wide array of talented artisans, including Hannah...
Cullman City Council receives education report, moves on airport improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed faculty and students from Cullman City Schools to celebrate achievements and get an update...
Happy 100th Birthday, Marjorie Kreps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Marjorie Kreps celebrated her 100th birthday on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025.
Majorie is a devoted Christian who always encourages...
Rainer: Advisory Board gets update, expands snapper season
At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025, held last weekend in Montgomery, Board members heard a state of the Alabama Department...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.3%
Cullman County’s rate ticks up to 3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Monday, March 17, announced that Alabama’s preliminary,...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand...
ACES: Mystery seed packages appearing once again in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Similar to the reports in 2020, mystery seed packages have once again found their way into some Alabama mailboxes. These...
Local judges speak at community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly community luncheon on Friday, March 14, hosting a panel of local judges,...
Evelyn Burrow Museum to host community art exhibition celebrating pets
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is inviting the campus and community to take part in a heartwarming...
Local family loses home to fire
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local couple with deep ties to the community lost their home, cars and belongings in a house fire on Thursday,...
Files from Yesteryear: March 15, 1928
From the files of March 15, 1928
HOLLY POND ITEMS
Holly Pond, March 13—Seems like rainy weather is the order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovie...
ALEA: ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fifth annual “Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break” campaign, a...
Reptile Adventure class brings live animal experience to Cullman April 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and reptile fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating cold-blooded creatures at the...
TACOMARG opens in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - New restaurant TACOMARG officially opened Friday, March 14, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, with an inviting atmosphere, vibrant colors, creative cocktails and...
