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...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for a big region matchup against fourth-ranked Geraldine Friday night, and it was a tough night for the Broncos. Geraldine led 21-6 at halftime and the Bulldogs tacked on 24 more points in the second half to pull away with a 45-6 win.
A 43-yard touchdown run gave Geraldine a 7-0...
ARLEY, Ala. – After dismantling Phillips last week, the Tigers of Meek were back home for another region matchup against Waterloo Friday night. It was another fun night for the Tigers as they jumped out to a 32-6 lead in the first half and they continued pouring it on in the second half, cruising to a 64-6 win over...
OAKMAN, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a region matchup at Oakman Friday night, and they had their hands full with the Wildcats. Oakman built a 48-6 lead in the first half and continued pulling away in the second half on its way to a 62-13 win over the Bulldogs.
The Wildcats scored three touchdowns in the...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a showdown at Winston County Friday, and the Eagles’ offense continued to roll on its way to a big win. Cold Springs led 20-12 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to return home with a 44-18 win.
A touchdown pass from quarterback Ayden Black out to Eli...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats hosted a big region battle with fourth-ranked Muscle Shoals at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday and Cullman had its hands full with the Trojans. Muscle Shoals tacked on a pair of touchdowns in the final three minutes of the second quarter to take a 28-0 halftime lead and added two more scores in the second...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Sept. 21, the Forty Acre Wood will open its trails to support a local family facing the ongoing challenges of pediatric cancer. “Laps for Lincoln” invites community members to hike a marked trail through the woods in honor of Lincoln Kallas, a recent graduate of Brewer High School who has been battling T-cell leukemia...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Omniplex will be the center of junior-college volleyball this weekend as Wallace State (16-2) welcomes a strong lineup of opponents for its annual Fall Bash Tournament. The Lions will be joined by Bevill State, Vincennes (IN), Itawamba (MS), and Walters State (TN) in a two-day showcase that will feature inter-conference battles and potential postseason previews.
Wallace State...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, when it discussed the budget, and emergency project, personnel changes and districtwide planning initiatives for the school year.
The board was presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which was approved, along with the updated Capital Plan. (Look for a separate story soon.)
Additional...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County is hosting the Cullman Community Cookout on Friday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at R.E. Garrison Trucking. For $15 per plate, attendees will receive a hamburger, hotdog, chips, cookie and a drink, with every dollar going towards the VOAD Crisis Relief Trailer Fund. Plates may be reserved ahead of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College crowned a new Miss Wallace State recently, naming Anna Kate Taylor Miss Wallace State 2026. Taylor, of West Point, is a freshman at Wallace State in the pre-nursing track. She was also named the talent winner, earning an additional $100 scholarship to add to a $500 cash scholarship and a one-year renewable...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Student Eagles of Cullman will host a 5K and Joggers Mile on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. at Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview to raise money for two local organizations.
Rebekah Blocher and Allison Johnson are the adult sponsors of the group. The Student Eagles parent association is the Eagle Forum of Alabama.
“Last year...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dust off your brooms and round up your crew — the Witches Ride is back for its fourth enchanting year! Hosted by the Les Dames of Cullman, this spirited, family-friendly event has become one of Cullman’s favorite fall traditions. On Sunday, Oct. 19, the Warehouse District will once again transform into a whimsical wonderland of cackles,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s own one-stop venue for all things fall and fun, 4D Farm, is hosting a rodeo on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, to kick off the Autumn season.4D Farm Owner Beth Daniel said the first rodeo is The Alabama Stampede, a Professional Cowboys Association (PCA)-sanctioned rodeo. “There will be rodeo-only and farm combo tickets available for...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman High School swim team recently turned in a dominant performance at the 2025 Bearcat Sprint Invitational on Thursday, September 11, winning both the boys’ and girls’ divisions and capturing the overall team title.
Facing off against strong competition from Westminster Christian Academy and Athens Swim Team, Cullman swimmers delivered from the opening relays to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) met last Sunday for their first meeting of the new year. The program about Signers of the Constitution was presented by the Arkadelphia Society of the Children of the American Revolution as they celebrated the 40th birthday of the society. Rhonda Van Zandt was...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday, Sept. 13, marked a significant milestone for the Good Samaritan Health Clinic as the organization celebrated the groundbreaking of its future home alongside its first-ever Health & Wellness Fun Day.
“Seeing the groundbreaking for our new clinic was surreal,” said Executive Director Jolanda Hutson. “Just a short time ago, this was only a vision and now...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Schools debuted one of its newest additions at Hanceville Elementary School last Friday morning. CCBOE’s maintenance crew has been hard at work converting a school bus into a mobile STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education lab and Hanceville Elementary and Primary School students were the first of the county’s students to climb aboard...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wallace State women’s flag football made history on Sunday afternoon, and they did it in emphatic fashion. The Lions, playing their first-ever games in program history, rolled to a pair of shutout wins over Snead State at Cullman High School’s Woodard Stadium, winning 49-0 in the opener and 24-0 in the second game.
Game One: Defense Sets...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State men’s soccer picked up a key 3-1 victory over Calhoun on Sunday, powered by a pair of goals from sophomore forward Elijah Wong.
The Lions wasted little time setting the tone. Less than two minutes into the match, Javier Miranda found the back of the net to put Wallace State ahead. Just over three minutes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman Area of Chamber of Commerce September Community Luncheon on Friday, Executive Director of Tourism Harmony Heard shared an update on the growth, vision and impact of the Cullman County Tourism Bureau.
Heard is a Huntsville native with deep roots in the hospitality and tourism industry. Last month, she was named Tourism Industry Employee of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another week of youth football matchups is in the books, and we had exciting games happening all over the county on Saturday. The Cold Springs Eagles battled the Eagles of Vinemont, Holly Pond took on West Morgan, Hanceville squared off against Danville, West Point clashed with Good Hope and the Cullman Bearcats clashed with the Fairview...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The ninth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ at St. Bernard Prep kicked off on Friday, Sept. 5 as artists and cook teams made their way into Cullman to set up for a weekend of sales, music and competition.
Friday evening brought the One Meat Chicken Competition, where backyard cook teams battled for top honors. The winners were:
First...
September is Suicide Prevention Month. I would like to share some of my thoughts. At 51 years old I am doing some reflection on my life. As fall approaches, F. Scott Fitzgerald quotes, "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."I have been working on a book for the last five years about my own...
Social media is a plague.
Two days ago, I opened social media and one of the first videos in my feed was a horrific video of the murder of Charlie Kirk in front of thousands of students.
It was visceral. It was gory. It was horrific.
And it broke my heart. For Charlie, his family and the many students who had to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As has been its long-standing Oktoberfest tradition, the Sacred Heart Altar Society is gearing up to offer its traditional German Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 4-7 p.m. in the Family Life Center at the church.
This year, as in the past, the dinner will feature a menu of bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, bread...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State volleyball team continued its strong start to conference play on Thursday, sweeping Northwest-Shoals in a pair of home matches. The Lions earned a 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-17) victory in the opener before closing the day with another 3-0 win (25-15, 25-8, 25-22).
With the two wins, Wallace State improved to 15-2 overall and 5-0 in...
ARLEY, Ala. – The Meek Tigers hosted Phillips Bear Creek for a region showdown Friday night, and this one was never in doubt. The Tigers led 22-0 at halftime but they created a lot more separation in the second half, pulling away to collect a 60-6 win over the Bears.
Meek (2-2) will be back home next week for another...
MOULTON, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the road for a big region battle at Lawrence County Friday night and they returned home with a big win. The Warriors built a 21-8 lead in the first half and tacked on three more scores in the second half to collect a comfortable, 41-8 win over the Red Devils.
West Point’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic will host its Caring for Cullman Health and Wellness Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 118 Veterans Drive, beginning with a ceremonial groundbreaking at 10 for the clinic’s new 5,040-square-foot facility.
“The excitement is building — literally,” said Jolanda Hutson, executive director of the Good Samaritan Health...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Lillie Belle, a 1.5-year-old Australian Shepherd with a heart as bright as her spirit. Medium energy and full of enthusiasm for life, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the kind of dog who will keep you company whether you’re on the trail or relaxing at home.
One of Lillie Belle’s most endearing qualities is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County judges set out to share a self-awareness program with local ninth-grade students nearly 12 years ago — and the program continues today.
Most recently, Cullman County District Court Judge Chad Floyd announced that he, Cullman County District Court Judge Rusty Turner, Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Johnston and Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The new Academy Sports + Outdoors in Cullman is preparing to officially open its doors soon, and on Wednesday, local media was offered a sneak peek at the store. Academy’s grand opening festivities will kick off on Friday, Sept. 19, and continue through Sunday, Sept. 21.
Store Manager Tim Wester said he is particularly excited about opening...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
The council began by voting on a series of resolutions and budget approvals. Resolutions 2025-09-02 through 2025-09-06 were adopted (budget approvals), followed by Resolution 2025-09-07, which grants a 5% cost-of-living pay increase. The council also approved updates to the Town’s Policy and Procedure...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized the Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant for achieving top ranking in the state among facilities using bio-filter/trickling filter systems. Councilman and Utilities Committee Chairman David Moss presented the Alabama Water and Pollution Control Association’s 2025 “Best Operated Plant Award” plaque to Plant Superintendent Jake Calloway.
Moss told the audience, “This...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The black bear is one of the most interesting creatures in the United States. In fact, thousands of people travel to areas such as the Great Smoky Mountains every year specifically to see them. Black bears have historically been present in almost every region of the U.S. and Canada, including Alabama. Today, however, populations are...
When Trade Desk, a 60-foot Hatteras, left Orange Beach for three days of catch-and-release billfishing, hooking a swordfish was just an afterthought, one that would stress all their resources as well as enter the Alabama Saltwater Record Book.
Robert Fritze, his dad (Ron) and four buddies (Harold Wells, Jamie Boyd, Wes Hagler, Robert Parks) had scheduled the trip a while...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home for a varsity match against Muscle Shoals Tuesday night, and these teams needed all five sets to decide a winner. The Bearcats took the first two sets to jump out to a 2-0 lead but the Trojans rallied to win the next three, coming from behind to win the match 3-2.
Cullman 2...
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - Alabama’s “Operation We Remember” campaign is a powerful statewide initiative honoring veterans lost to suicide, and the Honor Our Veterans Committee of America 250 Alabama (www.america250al.org) is proud to join this important effort. Operation We Remember includes participants from colleges, high schools, community groups and civic organizations across the state. Each participant will display 139 American flags, representing the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Master Gardeners are accepting submissions for their annual Kids Art Contest, open to students in grades 1–6. This year’s theme is “Garden Discoveries – Vegetable or Edible Plant,” with entries due by Sept. 25. All entries must be dropped off at the Cullman County Extension Office.
“The Master Gardener Kids Art Contest is an...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first September council meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and they approved a Resolution to accept and execute a grant from Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers & Valley Resources Conservation and Development Council. The grant will provide $5,000 in funds for signage at Corey Harbison Park in Good Hope....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Although Saturday’s weather was less than ideal, the show went on, and on Sunday, Sept. 7, it was sunshine and blue skies for the ninth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ. The arts and crafts festival was held on the scenic grounds of St. Bernard Preparatory School.
Director of Marketing and Public Relations and Festival Director Joyce Nix...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Around 30 people turned out for a sweet event at the North Alabama Agriplex recently – the Farm Kids Club Honey Harvest.
“Last year we hosted our first honey harvesting event and this year we’ve grown substantially,” Youth Programs Manager Samantha Catland said. “We were able to bring in hives, an electric knife and the spinner...
You may have that friend, or a strange cousin named Booger Ray, who has more miscellaneous junk than a neighborhood hardware store, all piled high inside his favorite mode of transportation. If their vehicle looks like that, can you imagine how their house must look? We may be afraid to visit for fear we might appear on an upcoming...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another week of Cullman County Youth Football is in the books and we had several exciting games all across the county on Saturday. The Cullman Bearcats battled the West Point Warriors, the Cold Springs Eagles took on Danville, the Hanceville Bulldogs clashed with the Fairview Aggies and the Good Hope Raiders faced the Holly Pond Broncos....
VINCENNES, Ind. – Wallace State volleyball faced two of its toughest challenges of the season on Saturday at the Blazer Classic, falling to NJCAA Division I opponents Vincennes University and nationally-ranked Mineral Area College.
The Lions dropped their first match to Vincennes, 3-1 (16-25, 17-25, 25-17, 22-25). Wallace State rebounded in the third set but was unable to force a...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School in Baileyton has been awarded a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Be Healthy School Grant. Parkside intends to use the money to build a pickleball court that will benefit both students and the community.
Parkside Principal Caleb Elrod said he was thrilled to learn Parkside had been selected for the grant. “I was...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman is swapping its usual rummage sale for a Fall Vendor Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, with free admission for all who wish to attend.
Pilot Club President Brenda Allison said the decision to change reflects the club’s motto this year: “Work...
From the files of Sept. 6, 1962
Back -- a -- BitFrom THE TRIBUNE Files of 1922 --- 1942
40 YEARS AGO
Under the leadership of Dr. S. O. Kimbrough the Cullman First Methodist congregation has adopted plans and specifications for a new stone church building.
On Thursday the first day of the fall term at Cullman County High School 306 students enrolled....
Every September, we say the right words about Suicide Prevention Month. Then October comes, and too often the conversation goes quiet. We can’t afford the silence.
Suicide remains a persistent, preventable tragedy — one that disproportionately claims the lives of men — and prevention has to be a year-round habit, not a once-a-year slogan.
In 2023, 49,316 Americans died by suicide,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department said that in recent years, it has seen a sharp increase in scams and other financial crimes targeting senior community members. CPD Community Relations Officer Adam Clark said phone and online scams, fraudulent banking activities and more crimes are becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, leaving many in the community vulnerable.“To help combat...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The stakes are higher than ever as the Marble Bowl competition expands to include at least a dozen colleges and universities in Alabama and their fan bases. A play on the Iron Bowl title, the Marble Bowl has previously pitted Auburn University and University of Alabama fans against one another as citizen scientists help researchers...
