West Point High School presents “Shrek the Musical” this weekend; live and livestream options available
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School (WPHS) joins the ranks of those bringing live arts and entertainment back to the stage with...
Senior Spotlight: Ruth Brigham
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Ruth Creel Brigham was born in 1924 on a farm about 2 miles outside of Hanceville. She was born during the...
Harmony School receives funding for new early learning program
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 23, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education announced grants to fund pre-K through third...
Order of the state health officer suspending certain public gatherings due to risk of infection by COVID-19
WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama;
WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespread exposure to...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point downs Fairview 9-0 to win JV County Tournament
VINMEONT, Ala. – After the varsity champion was crowned Tuesday night, the JV squads hit the field for their county tournament Wednesday. The opening...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats fall to top-ranked Huntsville 2-0; Wednesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Grissom on the road 2-1 Monday night, the Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium for a...
Obituary: Johnathan Wade Bryant
Johnathan Wade Bryant, 23, of Boaz, Alabama, passed away on April 2, 2021. He was born January 10, 1998, in Marshall County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: Mary Lee “Mimi” Williams
A graveside service for Mary Lee “Mimi” Williams, 91, of Hanceville, AL will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Bethlehem...
Obituary: Wilma Glin Calvert
Wilma Glin Calvert, of Cullman, passed away April 6, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born June 30, 1937 to Henry Grady...
Obituary: Linda Fay Flack Cheatwood
Funeral service for Linda Fay Flack Cheatwood, 74, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at Mountain View Baptist Church...
Obituary: Carl Patrick Bush
Funeral services for Carl Patrick Bush, 91, of Cullman, AL will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial...
B.A.S.S. Reschedules College Tournament Amid Flooding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy spring rains across central Alabama have caused water levels to soar, prompting B.A.S.S. and officials with local hosts at the Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman High School to host Miss Southerner/Fair Queen Representative Pageants
CULLMAN Ala. - On Saturday, April 17th at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2020-2021 Miss Southerner Pageant and the 2021 Fair...
Signature Smiles of Cullman celebrates six years with new facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - After opening their doors in Cullman nearly six years ago, the Signature Smiles of Cullman dentistry office is expanding to a...
Flourish of Cullman holds long-awaited ribbon cutting
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a year of COVID, Flourish of Cullman was finally able to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Members...
Wallace State gears up for new virtual reality diesel tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is preparing to launch a new diesel tech program this summer with a curriculum that will...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman’s Clemmons fans 15 in 4-1 win at Decatur; Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. -- Cullman got another spectacular pitching performance from Chalea Clemmons as she struck out 15 Decatur batters and the Lady Bearcats picked...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors capture 7th straight county title
VINEMONT, Ala. – For the seventh consecutive season, the West Point Lady Warriors are your Cullman County Tournament champions. The Lady Warriors knocked off...
Obituary: Donny Ray Bagwell
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Donny Ray Bagwell, 64, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Bagwell passed...
Watch next Space Station crew launch live on NASA TV, NASA app
HOUSTON, Texas – Three space travelers, including NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, are poised to launch Friday, April 9, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...
AHSAA to offer Girls’ flag football as sanctioned sport in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and NFL FLAG, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) announced Tuesday at its 13th Annual Principals’ and Athletic...
Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Mary!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Mary is a 7-8-year-old Sheltie mix. She’s...
Goat Island set to celebrate five years of good beer
CULLMAN, Ala. –Goat Island Brewing today announced their Five-Year Anniversary Celebration. The event, which will include food, music, a special beer release and live...
Wallace State alum crunched numbers to provide clearer picture of COVID
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As an astrophysicist, Lucas Johnson, Ph.D., has always relied on facts and figures, but more so during the outbreak of COVID-19...
New Baileyton Town Hall close to opening; tornado siren in need of repairs for continuing storm season
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Baileyton mayor Windell Calloway said Monday night that he hopes the new Baileyton Town Hall will be ready in time for April’s...
Holly Pond Council approves senior center plan
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved the design for the community’s new senior center that will be...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman County Tournament Day 1 scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and it was a full...
Obituary: Nancy Fortner Hayes
Nancy Fortner Hayes, 86, of Holly Pond, passed away on March 29, 2021. She was born September 12, 1934, to William Millard and Fannie...
Obituary: Stephen Arnold McNutt
Stephen Arnold McNutt, 71, of Gardendale, Alabama entered into rest on April 2, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. McNutt was born on December 2, 1949...
Obituary: Jerry Brindley
Jerry Brindley, 84 of Cullman, formerly of Nesmith, entered into rest on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Jerry was born on...
Obituary: Micah Dean Richard
Micah Dean Richard, age 22, met his Heavenly Father on April 3, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born in Birmingham on August 31, 1998. ...
Obituary: Leon Ballard
Funeral services for Leon Ballard, 77, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Neil Allen Lowry
Neil Lowry was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Joe and Verna Lou Lowry. Neil graduated from West Point High School where...
Obituary: Naomi Bentley
Private family graveside service for Naomi Bentley, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Hamby's Chapel...
Wallace State volleyball wins ACCC Gulf Atlantic District Tournament, earning 11th conference tourney title in 12 seasons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore Harlee Kate Reid and her teammates struggled to hold back the tears – those of joy and...
Judson College board of trustees vote to move forward
Marion, Ala. – Since 1838, Judson College has equipped young women for life and leadership for the good of others and to the glory...
Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nelly, Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Ingrid Andress, Flatland Cavalry, Laine Hardy, Drew Parker, DeeJay Silver, Trey Lewis and Alex Hall among artists announced...
CULLMAN, AL. - What’s billed as the “The South’s biggest party”, Rock the South announced Monday morning what the concert promoters are calling “an...
Obituary: Thelma G. Elrod
Funeral services for Thelma G. Elrod, of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
NASA TV to air first US commercial crew port relocation on Space Station
HOUSTON, TX. - NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts aboard the International Space Station will mark another first for commercial spaceflight Monday, April 5, when the four astronauts...
Children share why they love Easter
Colin Hyde- age 11
What do you like about Easter? I like the competition about Easter eggs and I really like to find all of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison falls to Winston County in County Championship Game 6-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison Lady Dawgs needed to beat the Lady Jackets twice to grab the county championship Saturday night but came up short...
Obituary: James Howard ‘Jimmy’ Howse
Funeral service for James Howard ‘Jimmy’ Howse, 82, of Sardis will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Sardis Baptist #2 Church...
PREP BASEBALL: Norton’s walk-off lifts Cullman over Houston 8-7; Saturday scoring recap
MURFREESBORO, TN. – Cullman continued its slate of weekend matchups in Tennessee with the Houston-Germantown Mustangs Saturday morning and picked up another big win...
Wallace State Dance presenting ‘Futures’ April 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre will present its spring showcase “Futures” Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in the...
Bloomin’ Festival returns April 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair is returning April 17-18, 2021.
The...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab residents share what makes Easter special
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab recently participated in an Easter egg hunt. Residents, staff and even Dr. Henry Beeler...
Autism Awareness Month: ‘Light up with Kindness’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Together, we can create a kinder, more inclusive world. Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as it recognizes the...
CCBOE: Bus drivers cannot access some flooded roads
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced late this week that it had to relocate Wi-Fi-equipped buses from Smith Lake Park...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point handles Addison 9-3; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Addison made the short trip up the road to West Point for a Friday afternoon matchup with the Warriors and...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman tops Gardendale at home 8-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s girls’ tennis team was back home to take on Gardendale Friday night and the Lady Bearcats improved to 10-2 on...
Obituary: Wilson Lee Privett
Wilson Lee Privett, 74, of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Wilson was born...
Cullman Parks and Rec volleyball season moved to later dates, registration extended
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) announced that its 7–12-year-old girls’ volleyball league, slated to play in May and June,...
Initial unemployment claims for week of March 21 – 27
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of March 21-27, 2021.
In all,...
ADECA director visits Cullman County, assesses flood damage
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell visited Cullman County Thursday to view progress on current projects....
Cullman City Council approves nearly $30 million bond issue for new civic center and CWAC water park expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Thursday approved a $29,085,000 bond issue to fund the construction of the city’s new civic center and...
Obituary: CMSGT Edward Earl Savage
Funeral Service for Edward Earl Savage, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Cynthia Ann Jinks Braswell
Cynthia Ann Jinks Braswell, age 63 of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Braswell was born...
Obituary: Betty Diane Love
Betty Diane Love, age 63 of Town Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Russellville.
Mrs. Love was born on May 10, 1957 in...
Obituary: Luke Allen Glover
Luke Allen Glover, 31, of Cullman passed away March 31, 2021 at Vanderbilt Hospital. Visitation will be Friday evening at Cullman Funeral Home from 5...
Obituary: Marjorie Brown Reynolds
Marjorie Brown Reynolds, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born April 29,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ASPCA helps Hamilton PD rescue nearly 30 dogs
HAMILTON, Ala. - At the request of the Hamilton Police Department, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) on Wednesday...
Undefeated Wallace State volleyball hosting ACCC Gulf Atlantic District Tournament beginning today
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State volleyball has experienced unmatched success within the Alabama Community College Conference for more than a decade.
One new feat the program...
The family that studies together stays together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — As spring unwinds and summer nears, high school graduates from all across the Southeast will soon be poised to begin their...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training spring/summer courses begin next week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and into the...
LIST: Area Easter egg hunts
CULLMAN, Ala. - After last year’s quarantined Easter, this year’s festivities should be a welcome return to many of the Easter traditions we hold...
Darren Knight and friends visit Cullman Caring for Kids
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PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard cross country standout Eli Loyd accepts scholarship to Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eli Loyd (PS '21) recently accepted an academic scholarship to Jacksonville State University as well as an invitation to walk on...
Arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors walk-off in extra innings to edge Decatur Heritage 8-7
GULF SHORES, Ala. – West Point continued its slate of spring break games in Gulf Shores Wednesday morning against the Decatur Heritage Eagles and...
Alabama PALS kicks off 2021 “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 statewide “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup will be held during the entire month of April. The cleanup...
’Paint the town blue’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Tuesday decorated green spaces and flower beds outside its office and food pantry located at...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison downs Winston County 17-12 to take area series
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors from the west, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets, on a rainy overcast Tuesday afternoon with a chance...
Cullman Police make two large meth busts
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) reported two large methamphetamine busts Monday night, within a short time of each other. In unrelated...
Services held for 4-year-old Maggie Kathryn Grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Maggie Kathryn Grant, 4, of West Point passed away Friday, March 26 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. A...
Obituary: Maggie Kathryn Grant
Maggie Kathryn Grant, age 4, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Maggie was born August 4, 2016 to Kathryn Grant...
Obituary: Melba Jean Walker
Melba Jean Walker, age 79, of Cullman, died Saturday, March 27, 2021. She is survived by her sons: Ricky (Heidi) Walker and Rodney (Sandy)...
Obituary: Ronnie L. Patrick
Funeral services for Ronnie L. Patrick of Garden City, Alabama will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends...
Obituary: Joan Marie Jacobs
Joan Marie Jacobs, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at her residence. She was born Tuesday, January 18, 1938,...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies top Foley 7-6 in extra innings; Tuesday scoring recap
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Aggies are one of several local teams competing in Gulf Shores this week and they spent the afternoon Tuesday...
‘This is not the time for a novice to head out on the water’
Updated 3-30-21 at 7:10 p.m. to clarify that Smith Lake is above "full pool," not "flood stage."
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recent storms and heavy rains...
Arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jersey Mike’s to donate all March 31 proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
CULLMAN, Ala. – March is the Month of Giving and this Wednesday, March 31, Cullman’s Jersey Mike’s Subs will be donating 100% of the...
CCBOE approves facility upgrades, property transfers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), at a special called meeting March 25, approved multiple facility upgrades and set in...
Charges upgraded to murder in Garden City
CULLMAN, Ala. - After an arrest last week on charges of elder abuse, Chandler Reese Knowles, 28, of Bremen was charged with felony murder...
A blue ribbon cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Most Cullmanites are familiar with the Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) food pantry, a charitable program so active and successful that...
Obituary: Sherry Diane Ponder
Graveside service for Sherry Diane Ponder, 71, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Ebenezer Cemetery, Rev. Paul Campbell...
Obituary: Joshua “Josh” Wayne Hampton
Joshua “Josh” Wayne Hampton, 46, of Danville, Alabama entered into rest on March 28, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Josh was born on August...
Obituary: Donald Gene Yates
Donald Gene Yates, age 76, of Baileyton, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Glenwood Center in Florence, Alabama. He was born November...
PREP BASEBALL: Eagles hold on to top Good Hope 16-12; Monday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. – It’s spring break for local schools across Cullman County but there was still some county baseball action on tap Monday when...
Arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Charges upgraded to murder in Garden City elder abuse case
Updated 3-29-21 at 7:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - After an arrest last week on charges of elder abuse, Chandler Reece Knowles, 28, of Bremen was...
Cullman Regional Launches Online Appointment Scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Cullman, AL – Cullman Regional recently launched an online scheduling tool to allow community members to self-schedule themselves for the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients can...
‘The Peace Corps at Sixty’ to be topic of Alabama World Affairs Council virtual event
TROY, UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Sue Miller, who has twice served with the Peace Corps, will discuss “The Peace Corps at Sixty” in a virtual...
Oak Mountain State Park suffers tornado damage
PELHAM, Ala. – Severe weather, including an apparent tornado, moved through northern Shelby County Thursday and caused damage at Oak Mountain State Park.
The park...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Daniel
Elizabeth Ann Daniel of Cullman passed away March 27, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born June 17, 1935 in Adamsville, Alabama...
Crop Protection Network Releases Free Web Book for Crop Scouting Basics
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Corn and soybean producers know that an essential part of pest management is crop scouting. This subject is as vast...
Poll of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy finds Alabamians take COVID-19 seriously, but reluctance exists among all groups ; authenticity is needed in messaging
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A poll to better understand the reluctance to take the COVID-19 vaccine among African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos and Tribal Nations was conducted...
