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...
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek was back home to kick off region play against Hackleburg Friday night and the Tigers had their hands full with the Panthers. Meek trailed 12-0 at the halftime break and the Tigers’ offensive struggles continued in the second half, allowing Hackleburg to pull away with a 33-0 win.
A scoop and score gave the Panthers a...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their region slate with a matchup against Phil Campbell Friday night and it was a hard-fought battle with the Bobcats. With the game tied at 16 and just four minutes on the clock, Vinemont’s Caleb Slain punched one into the end zone from a yard out to give the Eagles a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home to kick off region play against Gordo Friday night and they had their hands full with the Green Wave. Gordo built a commanding 53-0 lead in the first half and Hanceville was unable to battle back from the early onslaught in the second half, leading to a 72-8 loss for...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a region game at Susan Moore Friday night and both teams lit up the scoreboard in this one. The Eagles were able to rack up 50 points, but it still wasn’t enough to overcome the Bulldogs and Susan Moore held on to win it 66-50.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Fultondale for their region opener Friday night, and they returned home with a decisive win. Good Hope built a 42-0 lead in the first half and with the clock running and young players on the field in the second half, the Raiders cruised to a 52-0 win.
Parker Johnson got...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home for a big region and county clash against their rivals from Fairview Friday night. The Aggies jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and kept the Warriors at arm’s length for the rest of the night, cruising to a 42-14 region win over the Warriors.
West...
ATHENS, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Athens for their first region matchup of the season, and it was a tight one between the ‘Cats and the Golden Eagles. Cullman found the end zone in the final minute of the second quarter to take a 23-21 lead at the halftime break, but Athens rallied to take a 10-point...
Wallace State Cross Country swept this week’s conference honors after standout performances at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic.
Sophomore Brookelyn Morgan was named the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week following her 29th-place finish in the women’s 5K with a time of 18:47.69. Her effort paced the Lady Lions against a field...
Two waves of thunderstorms are possible, generally north of I-20, this evening into Saturday.
The first wave has the highest severe threat when a broken line of thunderstorms will enter the northwestern sections after 7 pm and move southward, dissipating somewhere near or north I-20 by early Saturday morning. A few damaging wind gusts and hail are the main threats.
A...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has set its September Community Luncheon for Friday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at All Steak Restaurant. The program, sponsored by Cullman Electric Cooperative, will feature Harmony Heard, executive director of the Cullman County Tourism Bureau, who will discuss the critical role tourism plays in supporting Cullman’s economy and community....
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This September, throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in strength, dignity, hope and purposeto save lives — raising awareness of suicide risk, promoting evidence-based care and sharing messages of hope and resilience.
The most direct way to access help in a suicidal crisis is to contact the 988 Suicide and...
Once a single-day celebration tied to Sacred Heart Church’s centennial, Cullman’s Oktoberfest has blossomed into a three-day festival that draws tens of thousands yearly — a testament to the city’s enduring connection to its German roots.
A rich German legacy
Founded in the 1870s by Col. John G. Cullmann, a native of Frankweiler, Germany, Cullman is a city whose identity has...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Wallace State volleyball team continued its perfect start to the 2025 season, finishing 4-0 at the Wallace State Invitational held Friday and Saturday at the Cullman Omniplex. The Lions did not drop a set all weekend, rolling past Lawson State, Coastal Alabama-South, Georgia Highlands, and Cleveland (NC).
Wallace State opened with a straight-set victory over Lawson State before handling Coastal Alabama-South...
The plane trip began in Tuscaloosa, and stopped in Jackson, before it finally reached Dallas. Later in life, taking this hopscotch flight was as aggravating as a floater in my eye. But not when I was 21 years old. Not when I was headed to my first big job interview — and my very first airplane ride.
I was meeting...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Sofia Hays just began her sophomore year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting with a couple of her favorite Bible verses.
"God means so much to me. He's the reason I'm here today. Psalm 46:1 says, 'God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre will begin hosting auditions this week for its fall production of “12 Angry Jurors.”
Cullman Community Theatre Committee Co-chair Kristy McCrickard, who was the director and fight choreographer for the group’s recent production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” is co-directing “12 Angry Jurors” with Rodney Basenburg, chairman of committee. McCrickard said the play...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the mid-1980s, has been training for high-risk and crisis situations for nearly four decades.
“While specialized response teams are not a new concept, Cullman’s unit has consistently maintained high standards and rigorous training schedules to ensure safe...
“Laughter is the best medicine” is a cliché everyone knows. And it is based on the truth. Studies have shown that laughter relieves stress, releases endorphins and helps your overall well-being. But in the case of cancer, I don’t think it’s true. If my doctor wants to treat me with radiation or show me a video of the Three...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2025 Cullman County Youth Football season was played on Saturday, and there were several exciting games that went on around the county. The Fairview Aggies hosted the Cold Springs Eagles, the West Point Warriors traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos, the Good Hope Raiders hosted the West Morgan Rebels, the Vinemont...
I wrote a song a couple of years ago that said, “I’m going to have a good day, anyway – no matter what comes my way.” I have tried to live by that declaration, but I have to tell you, last Monday tested the limits! What began with a frantic search for my cell phone ended with a bedtime...
When Cullman was celebrating its 150th birthday, we were asked to participate in the celebration. In thinking about the best way to honor our heritage, I thought, “Why not conduct a worship service according to the structure and language of our forefathers?” Then my brain went wild with questions. “Are we going to worship just for a ‘show’ or...
From the files of Aug. 30, 1917
FAIRVIEW DOTS
Cullman, R. 2, Aug. 27.—The people around here have pulled some fodder.
Our singing school was closed last Thursday and all the pupils regretted to see it stop.
Mr. Dovard Mann spent a few days vacation here with his home folks and he seemed to have a good time also with the young people....
Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025
With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s Oktoberfest will return Oct. 2-5, 2025, with more energy, more attractions and a deeper sense of community than ever before. The three-day event will take place in Depot Park and the Warehouse District.
“This year’s Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 89th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Northbrook Church, starting at 9 a.m. Registration and activities will go until 11, at which time the annual business meeting will begin inside the church worship center.
Registration packets were mailed to all Cullman EC members starting the week of Aug....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two major community events are planned for Labor Day weekend: the 29th Annual Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park on Aug. 31-Sept. 1, and the Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration on Sept. 1, at Randall Shedd Community Park.
The Sweet Tater Festival will run Sunday, Aug. 31, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 1,...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to host Southeastern, and they had their hands full with the Mustangs. Southeastern built a 22-14 lead in the first half and the Eagles were unable to chip away in the second half, leading to a 34-14 loss for Vinemont.
Vinemont’s opening drive stalled after a promising start after...
DECATUR, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Decatur Heritage for a matchup with the Eagles Friday night and they dominated this one from start to finish. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 44-0 lead in the first half and tacked on two more touchdowns in the second half on their way to a comfortable, 57-0 win.
The Bulldogs won...
Off-duty Cullman firefighter saves local child
CULLMAN, Ala. – An off-duty local firefighter was in the right place at the right time on Aug. 16, and he saved the life of a Cullman child who had an accident involving a Polaris Ranger utility task vehicle (UTV).
Veteran and 20-plus-year EMS and fire service responder Matthew Laminack happened upon the UTV...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Ray Talley Stadium for a county matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night and defense was almost nowhere to be found in this one. Both teams combined to score 85 points in the first half with Holly Pond leading the way 50-35 at the break. The Broncos tacked on 24 more points...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home to host Curry Friday night and they improved to 2-0 on the year with a comfortable win over the Yellow Jackets. The Eagles led 20-7 at halftime and cruised through the second half on their way to a 44-7 win over Curry.
Ayden Black connected with Ethan Day through the...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Quarterback Jalen Kitna and running back Jevon Jackson spearheaded an impressive offensive performance in leading the UAB football team to a season-opening 52-42 victory over Alabama State on Thursday night at Protective Stadium.
UAB (1-0) put up 520 total yards, led by Jackson with 166 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yard score. Solomon Beebe rushed eight times for 51 yards and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Humble Hank, a 2-year-old Hound/Beagle mix, is as genuine and good-natured as his name suggests. He’s the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
With low to medium energy, he’s an unassuming and respectful fellow who simply thrives in your company. Give him a little encouragement, and this prince of fun will light up with his jovial side, eager to...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, announced that work is cleared to begin on a wastewater system upgrade in Holly Pond that is being funded with a $680,000 grant he said he helped secure from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).“Without this grant funding from Montgomery, local officials in Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's John Garcia earned his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about his favorite memories playing alongside some great teammates and friends on the football field and memories he made in the classroom with his fellow Broncos.
"My favorite memories came from my junior year of football. Even though we may not...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State cross country will open the 2025 season with both programs among the nation’s elite. In the NJCAA Division II Preseason Rankings, the women’s team is slotted at No. 2 in the country, while the men’s team checks in at No. 7.
Head coach Tony Crider said the early recognition provides both excitement and motivation, but...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Perennial 1A volleyball power Addison hosted the 4A Danville Lady Hawks Tuesday night in what turned out to be a pretty decent match. Addison took the match in four sets, 17-25, 25-13, 25-14, 25-23.
The Addison ladies came out very, very sluggish in the opening set. The Lady Hawks were just quicker to the ball and seemed more focused...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office hosted a “Pollinator Count Party” the morning of Friday, Aug. 22, as part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a three-day project that ran Aug. 22-24, that invited people of all ages to contribute to pollinator research.
“This is a citizen science project similar to the Backyard Bird Count. It gives everyday...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional CEO James Clements has been appointed by Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, to serve on the Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative.
Formed during the 2025 legislative session under Gudger’s leadership, the Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative is intended to develop strategies that support growth and development in Alabama’s rural communities.
“Health care services in rural...
Cullman Community Theatre director reflects on ’Fiddler on the Roof,’ future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre recently wrapped its production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” with performances that aimed not only to entertain, but also to educate the cast and audience about Jewish history and culture.
The show was directed by Kristy McCrickard, who also served as fight choreographer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host its annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center. The free event is open to adults 55 and older and will feature health services, resources and plenty of opportunities to show off their groovy 70’s dance moves.
This...
The Wallace State volleyball team got off to a strong start, sweeping all four of its matches at the Mississippi/Alabama Crossover hosted by Itawamba Community College. The Lions posted a perfect 4-0 record in Fulton, Mississippi, defeating a quartet of Mississippi opponents.
Wallace State opened play with a 3-0 sweep of Northeast Mississippi Community College before adding back-to-back 3-1 victories...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Tourism Bureau on Monday announced that Executive Director Harmony Heard was named Tourism Industry Employee of the Year at the 2025 Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
The award, one of the state’s most distinguished honors in the tourism field, recognizes professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication and impact within Alabama’s travel and hospitality industry.
In...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across Cullman County will head to the polls today to take part in local Municipal Elections. Voters in Alabama House District 11 will also have a chance to cast their ballots in the State House District 11 General Election.
Those voters in District 11 may have different polling locations for the separate elections. To confirm your...
MMR vaccination is encouraged
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified on Monday, Aug. 25, that a child under 5 years of age living in north Alabama has been confirmed to have measles. The unvaccinated child contracted measles while traveling out of the United States.
The child did not attend daycare or school, and entities involved...
Back when I was growing up, if Mama said, “Let’s go out to eat,” we did not head for the car. We weren’t going anywhere. She literally meant out…as in outside…as in not in the house.
I could count on my digits the number of times my family went out to a restaurant. I could probably do so without needing...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board held its regular board meeting and first FY2025-2026 budget hearing on Aug. 19. A budget was presented (see separate story), updates on governance compliance were discussed and personnel changes and contracts were reviewed.
The June 2025 financial report was approved, along with contracts for special education and vision services and agreements with...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, kicked off football season over the weekend by announcing he will present a $5,000 grant to every public high school band in his district.“Just like football teams, students in high school bands devote hours in summertime heat to practice and prepare for the upcoming season, and their hard work and commitment deserve reward,” Gudger said....
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new, locally owned business has opened up in the heart of downtown Cullman: Golden Touch Luxury Showers.
Co-owners Rita and Michael Golden said they opened their first storefront to provide durable, American-made showers at a fair cost to the community.
“I’ve been installing showers for years,” said Michael Golden. “This is our first brick-and-mortar location, and we...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School had a chance to create their own lockers — digitally — as part of an innovative project using design software and artificial intelligence art creation tools.The project allowed some fifth and sixth grade students the opportunity to create and decorate their own “digital lockers” using the design software Canva. Students took...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) is excited to announce the expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to Alabama foster children.
Starting in August, every child in foster care ages 0-5 will be automatically enrolled by DHR to receive a FREE high quality,...
From the files of Aug. 23, 1934
CITY SCHOOL WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 3
The Cullman city school will open Monday, September 3, at 10 o'clock. The public is invited to attend the opening exercises.
Book lists and books can be had at the Geo. Stiefelmeyer store. Books should not be bought for children who have not been definitely placed in a certain...
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Falkville to kick off the 2025 season against the Blue Devils Friday night but unfortunately for the road crowd, the Eagles were unable to return home with the win.
Falkville took the game’s opening kickoff to the house to take an early, 6-0 lead over Vinemont. Early in the second quarter Falkville had the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune continues its observance of campaign finances with this look at the candidates for Cullman City Council. Items for this story were gathered from reports filed for the period from May 1- Aug. 1, 2025. If a candidate formed his or her committee late in the campaign, the weekly report for Aug. 2-8, 2025, was...
FULTONDALE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Fultondale to kick off the 2025 season Friday night and they dominated from start to finish, returning home with a 48-0 win and a 1-0 start to the season.
Fairview got the ball to start out the game, and they didn't waste any time finding the end zone on its opening possession....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2025 season but the ‘Cats had their hands full with Bob Jones. The Patriots took a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter and found the end zone again just before halftime to take a 14-0 lead...
HALEYVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road to take on the Lions of Haleyville in its season opener Friday night and the Warriors returned home with a win to start the year 1-0. West Point went into the locker room with a 17-6 lead at halftime and put two more touchdowns on the board in the second half...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom, with nine athletic programs earning NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors for the 2024–25 academic year.
The prestigious recognition is awarded to teams across the country that achieve a combined grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or...
Changing the world can start right here at home. That’s something Steve Eddleman knows to be true. Eddleman first got involved with World Changers in 1998.
“I’m what is considered the site coordinator. I am the one who requested the project here,” he said. “I work with the local churches who provide meals and things for the kids, along with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will offer a special Gottesdienst (Divine Service) conducted entirely in German on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. The service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 513 Fourth Ave. SE, Cullman, AL, and is open to the public.The service reflects the city’s strong German...
