Chelsea downs Cullman in final regular season game, 45-38
CULLMAN – With the first pass of the evening by Cullman’s Owen Lovell picked off and quickly converted to points, it was set to be a long night and hard fight for the Bearcats, though the team came up only seven points short of...
Fumbles hurt Eagles in loss at Danville, 39-28
DANVILLE - The Cold Spring Eagles took on the Danville Hawks tonight in the final week of regular season football at Smith/Owens Stadium. The Eagles fell short to the Hawks in a score of 39-28 after holding a 21-13 lead at the half.
The game...
More than 2,000 come out for CRMC’s 2nd annual trunk or treat
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) held its second annual trunk or treat event Thursday evening, with more than 2,000 people coming out to take part in the festivities, many of whom were dressed in their Halloween costumes in the spirit of the...
(Updated) 2 search warrants net 3 arrests in West Point community
******Editor's Note: This story has been updated. It was brought to the attention of The Cullman Tribune / CullmanSense editorial crew that the arrest article published on Friday, Oct. 28 had inaccuracies due to issues at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. Edits made on...
Aderholt statement on new FBI probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email server
WASHINGTON, D.C.- United States Rep. Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama on Friday released the following statement regarding the news the Federal Bureau of Investigation is reopening its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server.
“I was not surprised to learn that the FBI has launched a...
More than 1,000 wildfires since Oct. 1– dry conditions worsen as ‘No Burn Order’ remains in effect
MONTGOMERY - Since the first of October, a total of 1,028 wildfires have destroyed 11,232 acres across the state of Alabama. And the situation is only getting worse as there is no rain in sight. Yesterday at the site of a recent wildfire in...
STATE CHAMPS! Addison claims 4th straight state volleyball title
Image Credit: Mark Almond, AL.com- Click here to see more of Mark's photos on AL.com.
BIRMINGHAM - Addison was taken to the brink Thursday night, fighting for their fourth consecutive Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) volleyball championship. The No. 1 ranked Lady Bulldogs passed...
Fright night delight
CULLMAN – The majestic landscape of Stone Bridge Farms was transformed into the dark side as the venue played host to the annual Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation Family Halloween Party Tuesday evening.
With plenty of minions, police officers and even a group...
Saint Bernard Prep to host two open house events
2016-17 Saint Bernard Ambassadors
Front row, (left to right): Katelyn Cowie, Isabella Cline, Cecilia Pautler, Anna Faulk and Alison Gongre. Second row, (left to right): Yesmin Leon, Darby Dickinson, Morgan Matz, Irina Biedenstein, Carly Tombo, Aria McMillan and Leahrose Mami. Third row, (left to right):...
Hanceville City Council discusses finances and upcoming events
The Hanceville City Council prepares to meet Thursday evening.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held its regular meeting at Hanceville City Hall Thursday evening. Mayor Kenneth Nail and all current council members were present.
After opening with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, the...
WSCC Future Foundation hosting annual Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation will hosts its 12th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Tom Drake Coliseum on the Hanceville campus. The luncheon is the largest fundraiser for the foundation, raising more than $200,000 last...
The haunting of 201 Main Ave. continues
Image: “This picture is of my grandfather, Charles Otis York, his brother Horatio York, sister Clara York and Horatio's future wife Eva Otte. The picture was taken in front of the house. Notice the image of the little boy in the far right upstairs...
“Dead” serious about “The Walking Dead,” Walker Stalker Con invades Georgia World Congress Center
ATLANTA - On the heels of the highly anticipated season seven premiere of “The Walking Dead,” last Sunday, the stars of the show, along with thousands of fans, will converge on the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from Oct. 28-30 for the biggest...
As ACCC postseason begins, WSCC volleyball sophomore trio from Thompson High savoring final season as long-time teammates
Wallace State volleyball sophomores, from left, Tara Miller, Kelsea Bivins and August Newberry each played at Thompson High School before joining the Lions. Wallace State enters the conference tournament as a No. 1 seed and with a 35-2 record.
HANCEVILLE – In their eighth year...
Feeding the hungry in east Cullman County: Carpenter’s Cabinet opens in Holly Pond
Carpenter's Cabinet founder Chris Warnick and Holly Pond Office Director Laura Symonds cut the ribbon, officially opening the center for business.
HOLLY POND - Chris Warnick is a man who knows what he's talking about when it comes to hunger. Growing up in a family...
Police investigating shooting on west side of Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning on the west side of town.
According to Lt. Jody Martin, the incident occurred in the parking lot of Gold Mark Apartments at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26,...
Phase II water restrictions now in place
CULLMAN - The level of Lake Catoma has reached 15 feet below full pool. Therefore, Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation Plan is now in effect for all City of Cullman water customers. This includes all customers, i.e. residential, business and...
Wallace State makes list of top producers of healthcare professionals in nation
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College again earned a place on the list of Community College Week’s Top 50 Associate Degrees: Health Professions and Related Programs. Community College Week is a bi-weekly publication of news, trends and issues regarding two-year colleges.
The college placed 45th...
Addison headed to AHSAA 1A state championship series
BIRMINGHAM - A loss in the North Super Regional volleyball finals to Decatur Heritage got the attention of the Addison Lady Bulldogs.
In their appearance Wednesday in the Class 1A state tournament at the Crossplex, the Lady Bulldogs took care of business with straight set...
First Baptist Church’s First Fest kicks off days of trunk-or-treat events around town
"Ghost City," set up by Charlene Dix and the First Baptist Preschool
CULLMAN - Cullman First Baptist Church (FBC) held its third annual First Fest on Wednesday evening, kicking off days of trunk-or-treat events being held by different organizations over the next few days in...
Area preview- week no. 11
Cold Springs Eagles (5-4) @ Danville Hawks (4-5)
Smith/Owens Stadium - Danville
Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Cold Springs leads 8-5
LAST TIME: Danville defeated Cold Springs 21-20 in 2015.
LAST WEEK: Cold Springs lost to Cleveland 28-0; Danville defeated Priceville 51-7.
Playoff bound, Cold Springs wants to get plenty of...
Wallace State Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain” Nov. 3-6
Students from Wallace State Community College’s Drama program prepare for an upcoming performance of “Singin’ in the Rain.” The classic musical will be performed Nov. 3-6, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State, with shows at 7 p.m., Nov. 3-5 and at...
Zeigler: Wording of Amendment 6 does not inform voters that impeachment would become harder
Image credit: Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser
MONTGOMERY – With two week to go before the election, State Auditor Jim Zeigler says the wording of Amendment 6 on the Nov. 8 ballot is “completely insufficient.”
“Voters cannot tell that it would make it almost impossible to impeach...
Lady Aggies win Elkmont Invitational, Aggies place 2nd; Cold Springs and West Point preparing for huge Thursday meet
ELKMONT - Fairview ended their regular cross country season on Tuesday in the Elkmont Invitational. The Lady Aggies ran their way to a first-place finish while the Aggies came in second out of 10 teams taking part in the event in extreme north Limestone...
Movie Review: “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” 3/5 stars
Image: Paramount Pictures
Directed by Edward Zwick, who directed such films as “Blood Diamond” (2006), “The Last Samurai” (2003) and “Legends of the Fall” (1994), the new film “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” subjectively underperformed.
According to imdb.com: “Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind...
Former CHS principal Bouldin appeals guilty verdict
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin on Tuesday appealed Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams’ bench trial verdict of guilty, asking for a new trial by jury.
A March 13, 2017 jury trial date has been set. The new trial was...
A celebration of Max, recognition of the brave and investment in Cullman’s future
Councilman Johnny Cook, Mayor Max A. Townson, Councilwoman Jenny Folsom, Councilman Andy Page and Councilman Clint Hollingsworth at Monday's Cullman City Council meeting.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held a regular meeting on Monday to approve the budget for the next fiscal year,...
Bids opened for new wastewater facility on Eva Road
Representatives from the City of Cullman and the architectural firm Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood begin opening bids at Cullman City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon at Cullman City Hall, the City of Cullman opened sealed bids solicited earlier this...
Farm City Tour 2016 set for this Thursday
CULLMAN - This year’s Farm City Tour takes place on Thursday, Oct. 27. The group will meet at the Civic Center, where the tour takes off at 8:30 a.m. Tour-goers should pre-register by contacting co-chairs of the event, Ashley Graves at 256-775-6258 or Travis...
Hundreds come out for Trump Victory Bus stop in Cullman
Crowds greet the Trump Victory Bus as it pulls up in front of the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning downtown Cullman was a beehive of activity as local supporters prepared for the arrival of the Trump campaign’s Victory Bus. After...
Spain Park High finishes first in North Alabama BEST Robotics debut, Good Hope Middle School and Fairview High also advance
Image: Good Hope Middle School celebrates after they learn they’ve advanced to Auburn in December for the regional competition.
HANCEVILLE - Spain Park High School put together an impressive debut at the 2016 North Alabama BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics competition on Friday...
3 arrests made for setting fires during a drought emergency
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three people were arrested on Friday for setting fires, in two unrelated incidents. There has been a No Burn Order in place in 46 counties in north and central Alabama, including Cullman, since Oct. 12. Law enforcement officers are not actively...
Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist David Phelps to perform in Decatur on Nov. 3
DECATUR - The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps will be featured in Decatur on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Decatur Baptist Church, at 7 p.m.
Once a childhood musical prodigy from Tomball, Texas, David Phelps earned a bachelor’s degree...
Community leaders and citizens turn out to honor Mayor Townson
Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and his wife, Kay Townson, at today's reception
CULLMAN - Max Townson has spent the last eight years as mayor of the city of Cullman, and along with the city council has shepherded the city through good times and bad,...
I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near Hartselle
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the outside southbound lane of Interstate 65 at milepost 324.5, south of Thompson Road in Hartselle, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, until about 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, for...
Week 10 Recap: Half of Cullman County teams qualify for playoffs after final week of AHSAA regional play
CULLMAN COUNTY - Fairview's 21-17 victory over Springville Friday night had a playoff atmosphere even though neither team is bound for the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) postseason.
The air was electric because the Aggies were playing at Dafford Smith Stadium for the...
Are you up for the Haunted Maze in Eva?
EVA - Are you a thrill seeker; do you long for a terror of the night? Then the Haunted Maze in Eva, run by the Wilson family, will be your hair-raising, spine-chilling nerve-racking delight. For $5 admission, one may experience a haunted maze through...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Holly Pond P.T.A. Meets
The Holly Pond P.T.A. met on Tuesday evening, at the high school auditorium.
The meeting was presided over by the president, Doctor C.G. Sandlin.
Reverend J.T. Spears gave the devotional.
Mrs. Allen Hyatt had charge of the music. Christmas carols...
Making art, nurturing artists
Ty Parker and a few of his performing arts students showing off progress on West Point High School's stage.
WEST POINT - In a day when arts programs are under increasing threat in schools across the country, some folks see things differently. The people of...
Lead the (Pett)way: Auburn kills Arkansas 56-3
AUBURN - From their opening possession to the final play, Auburn dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday afternoon for their third straight SEC win. Coming off their bye week, Auburn looked fresh and ready to go. The Tigers amassed a whopping 632 yards with an...
Fireplugs, wee wees and pee wees throw down in the CCYFA semifinals
WEST POINT - The Cullman County Youth Football Association (CCYFA) semifinals took place on Saturday at West Point Stadium. The fireplug, wee wee and pee wee teams came out to play, working within the new playoff format laid out by the CCYFA, in which...
Family fun at Peinhardt Farm Day
CULLMAN - A day of exploration, education and above all plain old fun awaited all who came to Peinhardt Living History Farm Saturday. The farm held its annual Farm Day, celebrating rural life and the agricultural industry in the 1930s and 40s. On this...
Bronco sports and band honor seniors
Image: Holly Pond High School senior Michael Lambert with his parents, Tony and Jennifer Lambert at Senior Night, Oct. 21, 2016
HOLLY POND - Friday, Oct. 21, was an important evening at Holly Pond High School, and not just because of a big game. This...
Decatur Heritage upsets Addison in North Super Regional Finals
HUNTSVILLE - For the North Super Regional championship, No. 2 Decatur Heritage got the best of No. 1 ranked Addison Friday night at the Von Braun Center.
The Lady Eagles took the regional crown by sweeping the Lady Bulldogs 25-22, 25-23, 25-20.
Despite the loss in...
Holly Pond escapes Vinemont 27-22, secures spot in the playoffs for first time since 2011
HOLLY POND - After last week's loss to Fultondale, tensions were high in the Holly Pond stadium as the Broncos faced their last chance to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Broncos played against the Vinemont Eagles, and their dreams of going to...
Rough road trip as Cold Springs falls to Cleveland 28-0
CLEVELAND - It was a tough night for the Cold Spring Eagles as they hit the road to take on the Cleveland Panthers in the second to last game of the 2016 regular season. The Eagles’ offense was unable to get much going on...
Raiders get run over by Bulldogs in 28-7 loss
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders were looking for a win in their final region game tonight, which happened to be against Dora. After a low-scoring first half, the Bulldogs’ running game was simply too much for Good Hope in the second. The...
Meek overpowered by Sumiton Christian, 52-32
SUMITON - The Meek Tigers ran into a buzz saw Friday night in Sumiton as they took on the Sumiton Christian Eagles. The Tigers were 5-4 heading into the game looking to end their season on a positive note while Sumiton Christian was 6-2...
No place like home: Aggies pull out 21-17 victory
FAIRVIEW - Seniors Logan Brooks and Ragan Ashley made sure the only varsity football game they ever played at Fairview's Dafford Smith Stadium would not end in heartbreak.
Both were superior running the football Friday evening, especially in the fourth quarter as they helped the...
Warriors destroy Curry 47-12; clinch No. 3 seed in region 6
WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Curry Yellow Jackets at West Point Stadium in 5A region 6 tonight and sent the Curry team home with an L.
The first quarter was all about the Warriors setting their pace for the game as...
On a mission: Cullman continues to dismantle regional foes, drops Brewer 34-14
SOMERVILLE – Cullman’s scoring night began and ended with the foot of Tristan Skinner, while the rest of the evening was left to Fletcher Jennings, Caden Winn and Ross Crocker, easily handing Brewer a 34-14 beatdown to keep the Bearcats in the playoff shuffle.
Though...
One-car traffic incident sends Hanceville man to UAB Hospital
CULLMAN - A single-car incident Friday afternoon sent one man to the hospital.
James Scott, 26, of Hanceville, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 31 South in front of the old Nicholson File plant when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a metal utility...
Popcorn and leather: Mary Ashley Rohrscheib, rodeo queen
Four years ago a friend approached 15-year-old Mary Ashley Rohrscheib with an idea that changed her life. The friend suggested that they sign up for the Rodeo Queen contest.
“I wasn’t interested at first, but then I learned more about it and I thought that...
St. Bernard teams win Athens Bible XC Invitational to end regular season
Image: Coach Stephen Calvert, Casey Guthery, Coach William Calvert and Leah Rose Mami
ATHENS - The rain had no effect on the performance of the St. Bernard Prep School runners Thursday in the 40th Annual Athens Bible School Cross Country Invitational. Closing out the regular...
Wallace State’s Connie Briehn participates in NHGRI short course in genomics at National Institutes of Health
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn recently participated in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Short Course in Genomics at the National Institutes of Health.
Briehn was one of only 25 faculty members selected across the United States to participate in the...
Good Hope angler wins 1st place in district tournament
Hagen Speegle shows off his winning bass at last weekend’s ASABFA tournament on Smith Lake.
TRIMBLE - Good Hope's Hagen Speegle rose above 135 competitors last weekend at Smith Lake to take home the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association (ASABFA) District 3 tournament.
Speegle accounted...
Holly Pond VEX Robotics team hosting first competition of its kind in Cullman County
Pictured L-R: Howard Cole, Zachary Ayers, Shawn Johnson, Rylan Griffen (front), Dexton Jones and Mikal Kitchens. Not pictured: Brett Henderson and Kelsey Griffen
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond VEX Robotics team is comprised of several talented students and parent volunteers. With a rich history...
Addison moves on to semifinals; Holly Pond falls in 5-game opening set
HUNTSVILLE - Addison has qualified for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) volleyball state tournament next week in Birmingham.
But on Friday, the Lady Bulldogs still have unfinished business to take care of.
The Holly Pond Lady Broncos encountered another opponent who took them to...
Case closed: AG Strange’s statement on former ALEA Sec. Spencer Collier
A special grand jury on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 declined to act on allegations against former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier (pictured).
MONTGOMERY –This statement is being issued because substantial information related to the Attorney General’s investigation has been put in the...
Cold Springs Cross Country again the best in Cullman County
GOOD HOPE - From the team perspective, no one has been able to dethrone Cold Springs High School from being the best cross country program in Cullman County.
The tradition continued on Thursday when the Eagles and Lady Eagles captured the Cullman County Championship titles...
Several fire departments fighting wildfire in Colony
COLONY - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a wildfire near the town of Colony near Interstate 65 and Highway 91. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch confirmed that the fire was first reported at...
Have Dinner with the Dead for a great cause
CULLMAN - If you are a fan of the hit AMC show “The Walking Dead,” you have surely been counting down the days until this Sunday’s hotly-anticipated season seven premiere!
For Cullman’s Rachel Bryant, founder of the local group Karma in Cullman, “counting down the...
ALDOT: Don’t veer for deer (and other tips)
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is warning drivers that the fall and winter months present an increased danger of vehicle collisions involving deer.
According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, one reason for increased vehicle collisions with deer during...
Bussman explains amendments on Nov. 8 ballot
CULLMAN - Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this week took to his Facebook page to explain the amendments that Alabama voters will see on the Nov. 8 ballot. (Click here to see a sample ballot for Cullman County.) We have printed his entire post below,...
Area preview- week no. 10
Springville Tigers (1-7, 1-4) @ Fairview Aggies (3-5, 1-4)
5A, Region 6
Dafford Smith Stadium - Fairview
Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: First meeting
LAST WEEK: Fairview lost to Hayden 50-40, Springville lost to Corner 34-24.
Football is back at Fairview High School for the first time in more than two...
Southern Accents named Retailer of the Year
CULLMAN / BIRMINGHAM – Southern Accents was in the architectural antiques and salvage business long before it became popular. Garlan Gudger, who currently owns and operates the family business, says he can’t remember a time when he wasn’t rummaging through salvage.
“My father was a...
Cullman among 28 counties placed under drought emergency
MONTGOMERY- Twenty-eight Alabama counties, including Cullman, have been placed under a drought emergency in the latest Alabama Drought Declaration issued Tuesday afternoon.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs’ Office of Water Resources updated the declaration in accordance with the Alabama Drought Planning and...
2016 Fall festivals, Halloween events and trunk or treats
Updated Oct. 31, 2016
2016 Fall Festivals, Halloween Events and Trunk or Treats
Events added daily as we receive them.
Please visit our online calendar for full details for each event!
www.cullmansense.com/calendar
Monday, Oct. 31
Light the Night, 6 p.m.
The Link of Cullman County/ Church at The Well
708 Ninth St....
Fairview, West Point seasons come to an end
FAIRVIEW - It was a tough day for the Lady Aggies and the Lady Warriors as they both lost in the first round of the 2016 5A Area 12 Tournament, ending their respective seasons.
CURRY 3, FAIRVIEW 1
The host team, the Fairview Lady Aggies took...
Good Hope’s season ends in 4A, Area 10 semifinals
CORDOVA - Momentum built by Good Hope early in the 4A, Area 10 volleyball semifinal with Dora didn't last through the match Tuesday afternoon.
Dora overcame a 23-17 deficit in the second set to win 27-25 and went on to take the next two games...
Gentry presents $15,500 to local schools
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee on Tuesday donated $15,500 to area schools. The presentations were made to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson.
The donations are from the...
Saint Bernard Jazz Combo performs for governor’s luncheon
Pictured: Saint Bernard Band Director, Ken Simpson received a special recognition award honoring the Saint Bernard Jazz Band from Assistant Commissioner James Myrick. The students received a letter and gift from Gov. Bentley as a thank you for playing at this special event.
DECATUR - The Saint Bernard Jazz Combo performed Wednesday,...
Addison Lady Bulldogs dominate, claim 1A, Area 12 title
ADDISON - It was just another day at the office Monday afternoon as the defending 2A (now in 1A) state volleyball champions, the Addison Lady Bulldogs, dropped the Brilliant Lady Tigers in straight sets and last year’s 1A state champions, the Meek Lady Tigers,...
West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement
Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016.
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The biggest immediate order of business was the town's...
West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement
Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016.
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The biggest immediate order of business was the town's...
COUNTY CHAMPS! Good Hope’s 38-8 victory gives Raiders 4th middle school title in 5 years
GOOD HOPE - Linebacker Jared Pugh returned a Hanceville interception 40 yards for a touchdown with 2:55 remaining, sealing Good Hope's 38-8 dominance of the Bulldogs and putting the finishing touch on the Raiders’ fourth Cullman County middle school championship title in the last...
Bosom Buddies ride for cancer for 4th year
CULLMAN – At Cullman Regional Medical Center, 99 bikers and 49 co-riders lined up to ride. Who were they riding for? They were riding for mothers, fathers, family and friends. They were riding for cancer victims. People who have been to hell and back...
Peinhardt Farm Day coming this Saturday
CULLMAN - The pig, sheep, baby chicks and bunnies are getting used to school kids petting them every day. The mules are pulling the covered wagon of school kids singing "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." The sweet potatoes, cotton, and sorghum are going home...
Local duo starts child-hunger initiative
Photo, l-r: Cullman County Commissioners Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson, Ben South, Melissa Betts and Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker
CULLMAN - As everyone prepares for the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, there is another season that Melissa Betts and Ben South believe is...
Elaine Willingham excited for Atlantic City
Left to right: Dan Willingham (husband), Elaine Willingham, Jason Willingham (son), Anna Lanier (daughter), Clara Lanier (granddaughter), David Lanier (son-in-law), Violet Lanier (granddaughter)
Not pictured: grandson Liam Lanier, granddaughter Esther Lanier and son Daniel Willingham
CULLMAN - For someone who never, ever considered being in a...
The Road to Birmingham: AHSAA volleyball post-season schedule
CULLMAN - Postseason play for volleyball in the Alabama High School Athletic Association begins Monday and Tuesday with the first segment, area tournaments.
Classes 1A-3A will play on Monday with the 4A-7A to play Tuesday. The format is best of five in single elimination. Teams...
Week 9 Recap: Complete playoff picture unclear
CULLMAN COUNTY - With one week left in regional play for Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) football, the complete playoff picture is still unclear.
From The Cullman Tribune coverage area, the Addison Bulldogs are champions of 1A, Region 7 with the Cold Springs Eagles...
Cyclones sweep Aggies heading into playoffs
CULLMAN - In the fall, Saturdays are reserved for football and that was obvious at Cullman High School as fans flocked to Oliver Woodard stadium to see the Cullman Cyclones take on the Fairview Aggies. Playing were the fireplug, wee wee and pee wee...
Discussing a “Southern family saga”
Former Welti native, Charlotte Thomas March, will be one of 10 authors at this year's annual Moulton Reading in the Garden on Oct. 18.
When Charlotte Thomas March was growing up in the farming community of Welti, she wasn’t thinking of writing a book about...
Praying for peace and mercy
Participants gathered at Hamby Park in Hanceville at noon Saturday for the third annual Rosary Rally.
HANCEVILLE - Concerned citizens gathered for a rally Saturday in Hanceville, but there were no banners with elephants or donkeys, no yard signs with candidates' names, no T-shirts with...
Cullman Democrats hosting several area events
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats gathered for their October meeting recently to discuss pressing issues about the local party and recent events throughout the country.
The group plans to send aid to states hit by hurricane Matthew in the coming weeks. Roger Duke, vice...
Crowds enjoy Hanceville’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival
HANCEVILLE - Historic downtown Hanceville was abuzz on Saturday, as crowds enjoyed the 7th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival. The breezy and slightly cooler weather made for a great day for those in attendance.
Lashan Johnson, 44, of Cullman was a vendor at...
Local teams wrap up regular season in Cullman tournament
CULLMAN - Cullman County Tournament champion Fairview and runner-up Good Hope joined Cullman in the Lady Bearcats' annual pre-area volleyball invitational tournament Saturday.
Nine schools battled it out through round-robin play followed by a tournament bracket with Brewer and Boaz the finalists to play for...
St. Bernard wins Oktoberfest Classic small school title
CULLMAN - Things were rather normal for area cross country runners as they participated in the 8th annual St. Bernard Prep School Oktoberfest Classic Saturday morning.
St. Bernard and Cold Springs went head to head once again for the team and individual titles in the...
Supporting more than one worthy cause
Pilot Club members Becky Richardson, Peggy Harris, and Nan Auston catch their breath during a busy morning.
CULLMAN - The Pilot Club of Cullman held their annual rummage sale at the Cullman Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, raising funds to support numerous local charities.
Pilot International is...
Bulldogs feel the sting in 49-35 loss to Hornets
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville seniors were looking to go out with a win in their last game played at home, but Locust Fork had other plans as they got by the Bulldogs, 49-35.
Locust Fork did not waste any time getting on the scoreboard on...
Rattlers take down Eagles, 50-21
ATHENS - The Cold Springs Eagles lost a tough one on the road Friday night, 50-21, to the Tanner Rattlers. The Rattlers celebrated their homecoming with a huge night from seniors Lee Hisbon, Chadarius Townsend and Oman Smothers, as well as junior Jaquavious Cosby.
The...
Bulldogs remain perfect; conquer Chiefs 37-20
NORTH COURTLAND - The undefeated Addison Bulldogs took on the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs Friday night in an important road game in Courtland looking to solidify their place as the No.1 seed in their region.
The night started off on a bad note for the Bulldogs...
Big plays doom Aggies
HAYDEN - It was a late season homecoming for the Hayden Wildcats Friday night and they made the most of it, winning a shootout with the Fairview Aggies 50-40. Hayden used big plays to get the job done getting three huge touchdown runs of...
Meek upends Southeastern 62-45
ARLEY - In an exciting back and forth tonight from Meek’s home field, the Meek Tigers outscored the Southeastern Mustangs 62-45.
The start of the game was unimpressionable until the 1:40 mark of the first quarter when Meek scored the first points of the game....
West Point erupts for 35 2nd half points; dominates Good Hope, 50-6
WEST POINT - A close game for the first half became a domination by the West Point Warriors in the second half Friday night against the Good Hope Raiders.
The Warriors carried the ball into the end zone five times on seven second-half possessions, running...
Bearcats topple Southside-Gadsden 56-35
CULLMAN – It was a great first quarter of football, with both teams making decent offensive plays and several strong defensive stands, but that’s the closest the game was, as the Bearcats turned it on, beating down the Panthers 56-35 and claiming another valuable...
Files from Yesteryear: 1898, 1917 and 1940
From the Files of 1898:
Logan is rapidly becoming an important town. The density of the population of the community may be estimated from the fact that there are 500 school children within walking distance of the place.
Cullman went Democratic in the Tuesday elections.
T.W. Gray...
Hanceville City Council readies for Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival
HANCEVILLE - Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival was on the top of the agenda at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting.
Pam Reid, on behalf of the festival, requested the “partial closure of Highway 31 to Church Street (and) Senior Avenue, Blountsville Street...
Maebell Apel honored with rare Colonel Cullmann Award
John Apel accepts the Colonel Cullmann Award, Honorary Col. Cullmann medallion and Key to the City from Mayor Max A. Townson on behalf of his mother, Maebell Apel.
CULLMAN – At this week’s Cullman City Council meeting, Mayor Max A. Townson honored resident Maebell Apel...
