REMLAP, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a big region game at Southeastern Friday night, and points were hard to come by in this one. After a scoreless first half, the Eagles led 8-7 with just under nine minutes remaining in the game but the Mustangs scored a go-ahead touchdown with just over four minutes on the...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After dropping their first game of the season at Hamilton last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take on Fayette County in another big region battle Friday night. It was a hard-fought, physical game between both teams from start to finish, and a huge stop on defense helped Good Hope seal a 24-22 win over...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted Oakman for senior night on Friday and after pulling off a great win at Gordo last week, it was a perfect spot for a letdown game for the Eagles. Unfortunately for the home crowd, that’s exactly what happened, and Vinemont dropped its first game since Aug. 29 by a score of 40-14.
Oakman received the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home for a region battle against Decatur Friday night and after a slow three quarters offensively, the ‘Cats scored 21 points in the fourth to pull away with a 37-13 win over the Red Raiders.
The Bearcats fell behind early in this one after Decatur took its first offensive play 68 yards...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for a region battle against third-ranked Fyffe Friday night and the Red Devils gave the Broncos trouble early. Fyffe built a commanding, 34-6 lead in the first half and kept Holly Pond at arm’s length the rest of the way, pulling away to win it 54-14.
The Red Devils drove down...
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road for a region matchup at Russellville Friday night, and the Warriors had their hands full with the Golden Tigers. Russellville went into the locker room leading 21-7 at halftime and tacked on three more touchdowns in the second half to pull away with a 42-14 win over West Point.
After both teams...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State men’s soccer team closed out conference play in dominant fashion, earning a pair of convincing victories to clinch the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular season championship and the No. 1 seed for the upcoming conference tournament.
"Great opportunity for us going into the tournament as the #1 seed," said coach James Fee. "The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by Long Lewis Ford, the free community event invites participants to visit local Chamber Member businesses, collect cookies and shop locally ahead of the holiday season.
Participants can pick up their Cookie Crawl boxes and...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School on Thursday and the day got off to a wild and crazy start. Locust Fork started the day off by outlasting Hanceville in five sets and that was followed by Vinemont holding off J.B. Pennington in another five-set match. Holly Pond swept...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, addressing several new business items and upcoming community events.
Council members approved Resolution No. 2025-10-01, acknowledging receipt and acceptance of the 2024 fiscal year auditor’s report. The council also passed Resolution No. 2025-10-02, authorizing the mayor to sign a franchise agreement transferring ownership...
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Fourth Overall Champion Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 11, in Montgomery. It was also the Reserve Champion Alabama Born & Bred and Reserve Champion Blackface Cross. Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance sponsored youth livestock events at the fair. Adam Heffelinger of Indiana judged the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Culinary Arts and Horticulture departments and North Alabama Agriplex hosted the annual Taste of Cullman Grown Food Show on Oct. 9, celebrating locally sourced ingredients and farm-to-table collaboration. The event brought together area farmers, restaurants and the community for an evening of great food and local support.
Executive Chef and Culinary Arts...
Wallace State Cross Country Impresses in Deep Charlotte Field
Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Charlotte, N.C., for the Royals Cross Country Challenge this past weekend to compete in one of the most competitive fields of the season, facing a lineup stacked with nationally ranked NCAA Division I and II programs. The Lions were the lone JUCO program...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and in addition to discussing upcoming holiday events, they also approved a change order to install lighting at the new community center currently under construction. It will cost $49,600 to install the 12 light poles and the city will...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Local Branch Bookstore employee and reading enthusiast Samantha Sprouse recently hosted a fall book reading and coordinating craft day at Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview.
Sprouse, who is in the process of publishing her first book, hosted this fundraising event to help with book publication fees.
She and many local homeschool children enjoyed a morning of reading...
Junior Premier Exhibitor winners in the Youth Goat Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 4, in Montgomery were, from left, Walton Epperson of Chambers County, first place; Brooklyn Ray of Cullman County, second place; Aiden Brice of Cullman County, third place; and Rylie Maples of Chambers County, fourth place. The Premier Exhibitor competition tests students’ livestock knowledge, evaluation...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre is putting on Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park every Sunday in October. Families looking for a unique way to celebrate the Halloween season can enjoy free performances that take place every Sunday at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in Art Park.
These performances, written and directed by Aaron Johnson, mark the first time the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame will induct a new class on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at The Loft in Cullman.
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame Committee Lead, retired Col. Don Fallin said the mission of the Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame is to recognize and pay tribute to veterans who honorably served our country,...
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football kept its perfect season alive on Sunday at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, picking up a pair of hard-fought victories over Snead State. The Lions opened the afternoon with a commanding 38-13 win before rallying in the second contest for a 33-20 victory to improve to 10-0 overall.
Game 1: Lions Dominate Early
Wallace State wasted...
AUBURN, Ala. – Five years before he mesmerized fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Cam Newton attended his first Auburn football game.
“It was a home game, and it was at night, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” recalled Newton, who came to the Plains with his high school coach from Atlanta. “I never knew that people cared this much.”
Looking back 20 years later,...
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Tucker Kilcrease threw five touchdown passes, including a 6-yard strike to DJ Epps in overtime, as Troy rallied from 21 and 28-point first quarter deficits to stun Texas State, 48-41, on Saturday night at UFCU Stadium. The victory marked Troy's second straight overtime win and the first time in program history the Trojans have played overtime games in consecutive weeks. It...
From the files of Oct. 11, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Roy Ward spent Thursday in Birmingham.
Best Quality Shoe Repairing at reasonable prices. Cullman Shoe Hospital. adv.
Lewis Vogle spent last Monday in Birmingham.
Fall Styles in Men's Oxfords, well made, up to date last. Cullman Shoe Hospital. adv.
Henry Buettner of Birmingham, visitor last Saturday.
Misses Freda Camp will spend Thursday in Birmingham.
Misses Freda Camp...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in coordination with Grant Writing USA, is hosting a two-day grant management workshop for Cullman and surrounding areas Oct. 16-17, 2025.
Cullman County EMA Specialist Brent McDonald said this is a great opportunity for the entire community.
“It gives local nonprofits, schools, first responders and government agencies the tools they need...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center on Friday held its monthly community luncheon. The October event, which took place at the All Steak, focused on public safety. Special guest speakers were Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan.
Crocker reported progress in reducing the...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their longtime rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night and they just so happen to be in the same region. Addison had a chance to take a stranglehold on the region title with a win and that is just what they did in dominating fashion. A victory next week against Vina will secure the region title for...
MIDFIELD, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a region matchup at Midfield Friday night and after a strong start in the first half, Hanceville was unable to keep up with the Patriots in the second half. The Bulldogs went into the locker room leading 20-16 at halftime but were outscored 40-0 in the second half and...
GORDO, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Gordo to take on the third-ranked Green Wave in a battle of undefeated teams in the region Friday night and it was a special night for Vinemont. After a hard-fought game, the Eagles scored midway through the fourth quarter to pull ahead for good and seal a massive, 22-19 win.
Vinemont head coach Stephen...
HAMILTON, Ala. – Good Hope was back on the road for another big region game between a pair of ranked teams at Hamilton Friday night and it was a nailbiter. The Aggies and Raiders went back and forth throughout the first half, but Good Hope was unable to convert enough red zone opportunities to keep pace, and Hamilton was...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home to take on the East Limestone Friday night in a region matchup. It was scoreless through the first three quarters, but West Point scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth to pull ahead late and ended up defeating East Limestone 14-6.
West Point got a first down on its...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Milton Frank Stadium in Huntsville for a region matchup against Columbia Friday night and the ‘Cats had little trouble handling the Eagles. The Bearcats went into the locker room leading 30-0 at halftime and were able to preserve the shutout in the second half and leave with a 39-0 win.
The Bearcats got off...
DECATUR, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Priceville for a ranked, region battle with the Bulldogs Friday night, and they returned home with the Region 7 crown. Fairview built a 14-3 lead in the first half and kept the Bulldogs in check in the second half to secure a 28-9 road win and the region title.
A Priceville punt...
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s something special about Sam, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. At just a year old, this Golden Retriever mix embodies pure joy and endless energy. His smile and uplifting personality have a way of drawing you in, wrapping you in his contagious happiness.
Whether he’s splashing in the kiddie pool or proudly carrying his favorite...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football left no doubt on Wednesday afternoon, dominating from start to finish in a pair of conference matchups against Northwest Shoals at home. The Lions took game one 77-6 and the momentum continued in game two with a 70-0 victory.
Wallace State 77 - Northwest Shoals 6 (Game One)
The Lions struck quickly, scoring on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, announced that sixth-grade students and programs will remain at East and West Elementary Schools for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year, rather than transitioning mid-year to the new Cullman Middle School facility.
“Our hopes were that we could make this transition during the Christmas break and give our...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Thirteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. The Miss UA pageant is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama and Miss America.
This year’s candidates include:
Hailey Adams
Birmingham
Major: Public Relations
Community Service Initiative: Hailey’s H.U.G.S. – The Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Bella Claire Baker
Muscle...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs returned home Thursday night to host a big region matchup against Coosa Christian, but the Eagles had their hands full with the second-ranked Conquerors. Coosa Christian jumped out to a 20-0 lead early in the first half and pulled away in the second half to hand Cold Springs a 41-8 loss.
The Eagles were forced...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently honored by U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, who presented her with a copy of the Congressional Record from the 119th Congress that recognizes the college’s outstanding achievements and national distinction.
“I am truly honored to receive a copy of the Congressional Record entry by Congressman Aderholt on...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 8, hosted Fire Safety Storytime led by Hanceville Fire Chief Bart Absher.
The goal was to educate children about essential fire safety practices through age-appropriate lessons and activities. Absher emphasized the importance of children knowing what to do in the event of a fire.
“The most important thing is that...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Oktoberfest was one for the record books this year. The three-day celebration of German heritage drew an estimated 74,000 attendees, shattering every previous attendance record and setting a new benchmark for community festivals in Alabama.
“This year’s Oktoberfest shattered every previous record, welcoming more than 70,000 visitors — an increase of over 25,000 from our prior...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County CASA shared it is in desperate need of funds to be able to purchase goods to serve local families.
Program Director Candace Lingo said since it’s now normal for the nonprofit to serve over 1,000 people/families per month, CASA is looking to gain financial support from the community.
“We are in need of funds to be...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning Nov. 1, The 40 Acre Wood will welcome school field trips, allowing students to learn and play outdoors while exploring the natural beauty of Cullman County.
Owner Wendy Smithson said her goal is to help children step away from technology and classrooms and into the natural world. "We want them to learn while they're here, but...
Florida couple makes Cullman Oktoberfest an annual tradition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest is one of the city’s biggest celebrations of the year, but its impact travels far beyond city limits. For Ken and Kay Mayo of Tallahassee, Florida, the event has become a beloved tradition that feels like coming home.
“We first discovered Cullman’s Oktoberfest back in 2008. We used...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed 11 students, including Cullman’s Dylon Wallace, to the Rural Medical Scholars Program and the Rural Dental Scholars Program, both part of the College’s Rural Health Leaders Pipeline.
The pipeline was created to address the shortage of primary care physicians and dentists in Alabama’s rural communities.
“We are...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced its upcoming feature in the Amazon Prime television series “The College Tour.” The episode will showcase the vibrant campus life, academic excellence and diverse programs that make Wallace State one of the top community colleges in the nation.
A film crew will be on campus Oct. 7–9, to capture stories from students...
From the files of Oct. 4, 1945
Holly Pond News
Pvt. Kenneth Burgess, who has just finished his basic training in Florida, is spending his furlough here with his parents and will report to California for reassignment on Tuesday.
Pvt. A. J. Thomas recently visited here while on his furlough.
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Pinyon, Arlond and Beatrice and Marie and James Horsley...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Chaplains Dr. Jady and Pamela Pipes, faith is at the center of everything they do. "First of all, we want to give God all of the glory and honor for what He has done in our lives. We have been allowed to show others His love and grace." The couple now operates a nonprofit ministry...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont made the short trip down Hwy 31 to Ray Talley Stadium in Hanceville for a regional battle with the Bulldogs Friday night and stops were hard to come by in this one. The Eagles led 35-21 at halftime but their offense was just getting started. Vinemont racked up 43 more points in the second half...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Russellville for a regional matchup with big postseason implications Friday night, and it ended being another great one between these two squads. The score was knotted at 14 at halftime but the Aggies came out strong in the second half to pull ahead 35-21 and fended off the Tigers down the stretch the secure...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Oktoberfest Senior Day took place Friday, and organizers report more than 500 attended the event.
Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Stephanie Lawson said they handed out all 500 armbands, as well as all 525 bingo cards.
“We’ve had such a great time and attendance so far,” Lawson said. “We hosted bingo at noon, a free...
FLORENCE, Ala. – After resting up on a bye last week, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night for a region matchup against Shoals Christian, and this one was never in doubt. The Tigers built a 52-0 lead in the first half and cruised past the Flame in the second half on their way to a 58-6 win.
The...
DECATUR, Ala. – After handling Hayden at home last week, the West Point Warriors hit the road for a region battle with Priceville Friday night. West Point only trailed 7-0 at halftime but the Bulldogs dominated the second half, putting 19 more points on the board to pull away and defeat the Warriors 26-0.
A big gain on a pass...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Hanceville man, according to Alabama State Troopers. They identified the victim as Billy J. Smith, 44.
Troopers said Smith was fatally injured when the Honda motorcycle he was operating was struck by a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by Michelle L....
Soil conditions continue to worsen. Much of the state is now in a Moderate to Severe Drought with Extreme Drought in the western sections. Although some precipitation is forecast during the next week, especially near the coast, no widespread, significant rainfall is expected for the next seven days.
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory until...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY and ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Oct. 5-11, 2025, Alabama Extension Week. During this annual recognition week, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System encourages people all over the state to engage with Extension by contacting a local Extension agent, attending an Extension event or visiting a county Extension office.
Who is Alabama Extension?
Alabama...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Odie, a 5-month-old domestic shorthair, is one of those rare kittens who seems born with happiness built in. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Odie is a seriously joyful fellow in any situation, whether curled up in your arms or rolling onto his back to invite an extra-long scratch. He’ll reward you with the loudest purrs, making...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road to renew their rivalry with the fourth-ranked Hartselle Tigers Thursday night, and it was a tough night for the black & gold. The ‘Cats trailed 7-0 at halftime but the Tigers created some separation and pulled away in the second half to pick up a 24-0 win over Cullman.
Hartselle got...
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament concluded with the championship match Thursday night and for the first time in four years, the county crown is changing hands. West Point dominated Fairview in the semifinals, and the Warriors carried the momentum into the finals, sweeping 4-time defending champion Good Hope to capture the county title.
West Point 3...
CULLMAN, Ala. - WellStone is hosting the 18th year of the Oktoberfest 5K and 10K races this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 8 a.m. at Festhalle.
WellStone Chief Operating Officer and Race Director Chris Van Dyke said both the 5K and the 10K start at 8 a.m. with race day registration opening at 7 a.m.
“Just show up and register with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - What The Tribune first reported Wednesday, Oct. 1, has now been officially confirmed: Rock the South will leave Cullman for a new permanent home in Decatur.
Peachtree Entertainment announced Thursday, Oct. 2, that the 15th annual Rock the South will take place June 11-13, 2026, at The Fields at Decatur, a 150-acre site that the festival now...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Lions men's soccer team returned to the win column Tuesday night with a 3-1 conference victory over Enterprise State, keeping their unbeaten conference record intact.
Elijah Wong opened the scoring for the Lions in the first half, finding the back of the net off a perfectly timed assist from Juan Gazga. Wallace doubled its advantage when...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host a loaded barbecue potato fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Cullman County Courthouse’s south parking lot.
COA Director Stephanie Lawson said this year the COA is dreaming big because, for the first time ever, it is launching Santa for Seniors, a heartfelt initiative to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With autumn air setting in and the community preparing to gather, the 2025 Cullman County Fair Parade is set to offer a spirited kickoff to the fair season.
The streets of downtown Cullman will come alive this Saturday, Oct. 4, as the Cullman County Fair Parade steps off at 2 p.m., marking the traditional start to one...
OCT. 2, 2025, UPDATE: Rock the South officially confirms move to Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. - As early as Thursday, Oct. 2, Rock the South organizers are expected to announce what many residents have long heard as rumor: the festival will relocate from Cullman County to Decatur, Alabama. If confirmed, this will mark a historic shift for the concert that has...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Southern Ghost Girls will host four walking tours in Cullman in October.
Owner Lesley Ann Hyde said the Cullman Ghost Walks will take place on Tuesdays and will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Depot Park.
“We are excited for the Cullman Ghost Walks,” Hyde said. “Join us at Depot Park for a spooky adventure through downtown...
Fear alerts us. Courage responds. But hope, well, hope is what carries us forward when the dust settles and the long road lies ahead.
Hope is often misunderstood. Some see it as wishful thinking, a fragile feeling with no substance. But true hope is far stronger.
It is not passive; it is active. Hope is what fuels rebuilding after storms, investing...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After an action-packed day one on Monday, the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament resumed at Vinemont High School Tuesday night and the matchup for the finals is now set. West Point got things started by sweeping Fairview 3-0 to secure their spot in the championship match and Good Hope knocked off Vinemont 3-0 to advance as well....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest season officially began last week, with the third annual Burgermeister Ball on Sept. 25 at St. Bernard. After a period of absence, the tradition was revived three years ago at the request of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, and serves as the kickoff to Oktoberfest.
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President Joey Orr said...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ms. Cullman County Pageant will take place at Fairview High School on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.
Pageant Director Gidget Gregory said contestants will be scored in the categories of interview, fun fashion, active wear, evening gown and on-stage question.
“There are four ladies competing in the Ms. Senior Cullman County division and five ladies competing...
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament officially tipped off at Vinemont High School Monday night and after a night loaded with tight matchups, three teams have secured spots in the semifinals. Fairview edged Holly Pond 3-2 in a back and forth thriller, Vinemont survived a hard-fought battle with Cold Springs 3-2 and Good Hope capped the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – What began as a shy, homeschooled boy with a stutter nervously giving his first 4-H speech has led to national recognition for one of Cullman County’s brightest young leaders. Seventeen-year-old Grayson Randall has been named a runner-up for the 2025 National 4-H Youth in Action Award, an honor recognizing members who use their 4-H experience to...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week six of the youth football season is now complete, and there were more than a fair share of exciting games that went on around the area. Cullman took on Vinemont, Good Hope battled Danville, Cold Springs faced off against Holly Pond, West Morgan took on Fairview and Hanceville faced off against West Point.
Vinemont at Cullman
Fireplug:...
We’ve all seen the commercials that gave birth to the catchphrase, “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Since the 1980s, it has been on television, shirts, hats, songs and just about everywhere imaginable. If people were like Weebles, when we fall getting back up would not be a problem. Weebles are egg-shaped toys that became popular back...
From the files of Sept. 27, 1951
Fairview News
Mrs. Edith Hancock of Columbus, Ga. spent last week-end visiting relatives here and at Vinemont.
J. B. Mauldin of Cullman visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mauldin, Sunday.
Clifford Screws of Fairview and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Screws and Mike of Hartselle visited their sister, Mrs. Cornelius Kreps, Sr., and her twin...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams turned in strong performances at the ON Twilight meet Friday night at John Hunt Park, each finishing second overall behind NCAA Division I foe West Georgia.
Men’s Team Performance
The Lions placed four runners inside the top 20 and seven in the top 26 to secure their runner-up finish. Tyler Anthony led...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were off last week, and they looked well-rested when the Hayden Wildcats came to town Friday night. West Point jumped out to a 21-6 lead in the first half and the Warriors continued to put points on the board in the second half, pulling away to earn a 42-14 win.
Hayden got...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jeremy H. Oden recently announced his re-election campaign for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1.
Below is Oden’s announcement:
Alabama Public Service Commissioner (Place 1) Jeremy H. Oden (R-Vinemont/Eva) has announced that he will seek re-election in the 2026 Alabama state elections subject to the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.
“It has been the greatest honor of my...
LYNN, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Lynn for a non-region matchup with the Bears Friday night and in a season where the Eagles offense has owned the headlines so far, it was the Cold Springs defense that led the way in this one. The Eagles led 12-0 at halftime and kept Lynn at a safe distance in the...
Yes, I am a country boy, but one of my favorite places to visit in this world is a city. No, I do not love all cities, but I do love Savannah, Georgia. Jean and I spent the latter half of last week there. I took her there for her birthday, but I went, too! It was a good...
I need to vent, so please don’t judge me — just listen. I’ve got a problem with time. And yes, I know some of you are already muttering, “Duh! Everyone your age has a problem with time — there’s not enough of it left!”
Very funny. But my issue isn’t about the sand running out of the hourglass. It’s about...
Fear is a curious thing. It is both a gift and a burden, a spark that keeps us alive and a shadow that can keep us from truly living.
At its best, fear warns us. It sharpens the senses, tells us to take cover in the storm, to pause before stepping into the street, to look twice before making a...
ONEONTA, Ala. – With three covered bridges still in existence, Blount County carries the title of Covered Bridge Capital of Alabama, and as a tribute to its roots, a one-day festival is held every year in downtown Oneonta. Set for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, the Covered Bridge Festival offers plenty of family fun including arts and crafts, a car...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host a Holiday Haus shopping event at the OmniPlex Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
CPRST Special Events Director Daniel Wyatt said the department has hosted similar events before, but this one brings every holiday together under one roof, giving it a fresh twist.
“The idea grew from...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the City of Cullman. Several agencies were represented at the proclamation presentation at City Hall including Victim Services of Cullman, Inc., (VSOC), the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office, and the Cullman Police Department (CPD).
Domestic violence is a national...
AUBURN, Ala.— Steven Pearl has been named Auburn men’s basketball head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Monday. Pearl, who has spent the previous 11 seasons on the Auburn staff, served as associate head coach the past two seasons has signed a five-year contract to become the 22nd head coach in program history.
Pearl has been instrumental in helping Auburn win...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its final September meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a $6.8 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Some of the notable inclusions in the budget are a 5% wage increase for all city employees in addition to a one-time bonus payment during the upcoming holiday...
MILLBROOK, Ala. – Wallace State women’s flag football continued its dominant start to the season on Sunday, rolling past Bishop State 50-6 at 17 Springs in Millbrook. The Lions (4-0) showcased a balanced attack, fueled by quarterback Emma Kile’s precision passing and a stifling defense that forced five interceptions.
First-Half Explosion
Wallace State struck first midway through the opening quarter after Jayla...
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State women’s flag football continued its strong start to conference play with a 31-7 victory over Shelton State on Saturday at 17 Springs.
The Lions struck first when quarterback Emma Kile capped an opening drive with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Kile added to the lead in the second quarter, connecting with Mariah Ragland for a 19-yard touchdown pass...
ENTERPRISE, Ala. – Wallace State men’s soccer earned a point on the road Saturday, playing to a 1-1 tie in an Alabama Community College Conference matchup against Enterprise State.
A Tight First Half
Neither side could find the back of the net in the opening half as both defenses held firm. The Lions created a handful of opportunities but were unable to...
PULASKI, Tenn. – Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country turned in strong performances on Saturday at the Firehawk Invitational hosted by UT Southern, with both squads placing inside the top five in the team standings.
Men’s Team – 4th Place Finish
The Lions’ men’s team secured a 4th-place finish overall, placing five runners inside the top 26.
Tyler Anthony led the way with...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball turned in a dominant showing at its annual Fall Bash, winning all four matches across two days at the Cullman Omniplex. The Lions defeated Bevill State and Vincennes (IN) on Friday before taking down Itawamba (MS) and Walters State (TN) on Saturday, improving to 20-2 overall on the season.
Friday Recap
The Lions opened the tournament with a 3-1...
AUBURN, Ala.— Bruce Pearl, who has guided the Auburn men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights in his 11 years on The Plains, will step down as head coach effective immediately and will move into an ambassador’s role in the athletic department as special assistant to the athletic director.
The winningest coach in Auburn men’s basketball history with 232 victories, Pearl...
TROY, Ala. - Sadie Land of Cullman was among the students recognized for outstanding achievements in academics during the Accountancy Day Award Ceremony at Troy University.
Land received The Herget Foundation Current Scholarship.
Accountancy Day was held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Troy campus.
About Troy University
Troy University is a public, historic, international university with and more than 170,000 alumni. Students...
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Troy scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to rally past Buffalo, 21-17, in non-conference action Saturday at UB Stadium. It's the Trojans' largest comeback since 2022, when Troy also trailed 17-0 in the fourth quarter at Louisiana. Tucker Kilcrease rushed for a touchdown and completed another in the deciding quarter, while the Trojan defense held Buffalo to just...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State's cross-country programs continue to make noise on the national stage. In the latest U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NJCAA Division II polls, both the men's and women's teams are ranked No. 3 in the country.
The Lions' men's team made one of the biggest jumps in the poll, climbing four...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brian and Jacob Fortenberry of Fortenberry Farms in Cullman, Alabama, earned top honors at Taste of Northeast Alabama on Tuesday, Sept. 16, winning the Best Appetizer Award for their smoked bologna chunks seasoned with their special Butt Rub blend and tossed in their signature Peach Sweet Heat barbecue sauce. The event was held at The Venue...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The aroma of sizzling beef and the excitement of competition filled Cotton Creek Venue in Cullman on September 16, 2025, as Cullman County FCCLA students gathered for the annual All-County Beef Cook-off. Sponsored by the Cullman County Cattlewomen’s Association and Alabama Farm Credit, the event highlighted both culinary talent and leadership among area students.
Taking top honors...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed announced Friday, Sept. 19, that “Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate is 2.9%, down from July 2025’s rate of 3.0%. August’s rate is lower than August 2024’s rate of 3.1%. The rate represents 68,191 unemployed persons, compared to 72,473 in July and 74,115 in August 2024.”
Cullman County’s rate is 2.4%, down...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 233 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the summer 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on the...
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – In what was probably the premier matchup in 1A North, the 6th ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to play No. 5 Hackleburg at lovely Ray Family Stadium in front of a packed house Friday night. Addison dominated for much of the game and came away with an impressive, 46-16 victory over the Panthers to move atop the region 7...
CARBON HILL, Ala. – After collecting a big win over Midfield last week, Vinemont hit the road for another region matchup at Carbon Hill Friday night and returned home with a 38-6 win.
It took a couple drives for the Eagles offense to find their groove but after a blocked punt set up the Eagles offense inside the redzone, Josh...
