JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL: Addison, Holly Pond earn Monday night victories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope and Holly Pond each posted shutout victories Monday night, while Vinemont returned from West End with a shutout win of its own in junior-high football action involving Cullman-area teams.
Good Hope 50, A.P. Brewer 0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope’s...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Region play kicking off in week three; Holly Pond, Fairview have opportunities for statement wins
CULLMAN, Ala. - Week three of the high school football season is bringing the start of region play, and some of the most exciting local matchups so far. Holly Pond and Fairview have a chance to make statements and build off strong starts, and...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Fairview JV earn wins; Cullman falls to Priceville
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Holly Pond followed its weekend tournament championship with another varsity victory Monday while Fairview’s junior varsity team remained unbeaten and Priceville defeated Cullman in four sets.
Holly Pond 3, Fairview 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Lady Broncos carried their momentum from...
LOCAL VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Cold Springs seventh-graders, Fairview JV win tournament titles
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Local volleyball teams collected three tournament championships and several strong finishes Saturday, with Holly Pond winning the second annual Monica Ayers Invitational Tournament, Cold Springs’ seventh-grade team claiming the Hanceville Middle School Invitational title and Fairview’s junior varsity winning the...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Cullman, Fairview sweep week 2 matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman and Fairview swept their respective opponents Saturday as week two of the 2026 local youth football season concluded with Fireplug, Wee-Wee and Pee-Wee action across the area.
Cullman earned three victories over Addison, while Fairview collected three shutouts at West Point.
Good...
Wallace State carries 26-game winning streak into 2026 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State flag football has yet to experience a loss.
As the Lady Lions prepare for the 2026 Alabama Community College Conference season, they will do so carrying a 26-game winning streak, a run that already places the second-year program among the...
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: Cullman girls place 2nd at Wildcat Invitational; local runners compete across 3 meets
CULLMAN, Co. Ala. — Four Cullman-area programs competed across three cross-country meets Saturday, Aug. 29, with Cullman’s girls earning a runner-up finish at the Wildcat Invitational and Cold Springs placing both varsity teams among the top seven at the Pepsi XC Challenge.
West Point joined...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fast start lifts Fairview past Hayden; Hanceville, West Point fall on road
CULLMAN CO., Ala. — Fairview opened a 16-point lead in the first quarter and held off Hayden 19-12 at home Friday night, while Hanceville and West Point dropped road games at Tanner and Cleburne County.
Fairview 19, Hayden 12
Fairview scored 16 unanswered points in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs opens season with a 9-0 home win over Vinemont; full week two score report
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles kicked off their 2026 season at home on Friday night, facing county foe Vinemont. While scoring was slow, the boys in blue and yellow got a quick notch in the win column with an eventual 9-0 shutout...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hangs on to take down Hartselle, 14-9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night hosting their long-time rival, the Hartselle Tigers. Similar to the week before, Cullman jumped out to an early lead. Unlike the week before, however, Cullman held on for a nail-biter win, with a final score of 14-9.
Cullman took...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek holds off Winston County at home, 24-16
ARLEY, Ala. - After suffering a loss at Curry last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to take on the Winston County Yellow Jackets on Friday night. It was a very physical game from start to finish. The game was tied at the break, and a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope gets in the win column with a commanding 47-23 win at Brewer
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders made a trip northeast to take on the Brewer Patriots on Friday night, looking to bounce back after a close season-opening loss to Plainview last week.
Not only did head coach Alan Scott’s squad do that, but they...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison comes away with a commanding 3-0 win over Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. - The defending state champs and top ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their neighbors from across the lake, the 2A Winston County Lady Jackets, and came away with a dominating victory to move their record to 6-3. It was a packed...
Wallace State names Jammie Lett head coach of men’s golf
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College has announced the hiring of Jammie Lett as the new head coach of the Lions' men's golf program, adding one of Alabama's most accomplished PGA professionals and golf instructors to its athletics staff.
A PGA Member with 25 years...
CHS introduces new athletic trainer for 2026-2027 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School has a new athletic trainer for the 2026-2027 school year, who will be working across all sports this fall, winter and spring.
Patrick Johnson, from Madison, Alabama, has joined CHS athletics as the school’s new athletic trainer. Johnson is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Weston Tankersley and the Fairview Aggies looking to build off 2025 playoff run
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies had another amazing season of football in 2025, going undefeated and making a deep run in the playoffs. Junior running back Weston Tankersley, also part of the 2024 team that had a lot of success as well, has...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs heading into a challenging new region with a fresh quarterback and o-line
BREMEN, Ala. - Fueled by a 4-1 home record, the Cold Springs Eagles are coming off a 6-4 finish and close playoff miss in 2025.
The offense under quarterback Ayden Black was nothing short of spectacular, averaging just under 36 points per contest.
In 2026, head...
6th annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – The sixth annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament will return to Cross Creek Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 22, continuing a tradition that honors the former Cullman Parks and Recreation director while raising money for scholarships and youth sports opportunities across...
ADCNR: Alabama Hunter Education classes prepare new hunters for the upcoming season
With hunting season approaching, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) encourages new hunters to complete their hunter education requirement early. Demand for courses increases prior to and during hunting season, so participants interested in attending an in-person class should register as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope eyeing playoff return behind a strong veteran group
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders, led by head coach Alan Scott, rode a scorching hot offense to an 8-2 record and a playoff appearance in 2025.
With wins over Cherokee County and West Morgan, the Raiders made it all the way to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Veteran QB, offensive line looking to take Meek back to the playoffs
ARLEY, Ala. - To say it’s been an impressive start to Daniel Evans’ career at Meek High school would be a disservice.
In three seasons, the head coach has led the Tigers to three playoff appearances, two postseason wins and a 22-13 overall record.
Adding to...
76 Wallace State student-athletes earn NJCAA All-Academic honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College placed 76 student-athletes on the National Junior College Athletic Association’s 2025-26 All-Academic teams.
The Lions had 24 student-athletes earn first-team recognition, 24 make the second team and 28 receive third-team honors. Wallace State’s honorees represented 13 athletic programs.
To...
Ballin’ Like A Bulldog youth basketball camp continues to pick up steam in year four with 160 attendees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth annual Ballin Like A Bulldog Basketball Camp took place on July 23rd and 24th, and 160 kids attended the camp. Coaches and players all helped the kids with so many skills both days, with some fun added into it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman Bearcats looking to ride momentum from strong finish into 2026 season
CULLMAN, Ala. - In year one under Trent Walker, the Cullman Bearcats suffered from a slow start that eventually cost the team a playoff spot.
The main takeaway from the season, however, was how they finished. In their last five games, the Bearcats went 4-1...
From county standouts to national champions: Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 26th class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Their paths began at eight Cullman County high schools and led to state championships, collegiate national titles, coaching records and decades of service to athletics.
Eleven former athletes, coaches and administrators were inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame’s 26th...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman Christian’s Piper Coots looks to help lead Lady Lions back into postseason in 2026-2027:
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christian Lady Lions did some special things last season, as they went 11-15 and played in a Sub-Regional game for the first time ever. Senior basketball player Piper Coots has been playing basketball for eight years, and six of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hopeful that fresh faces in key offensive spots will lead them to the postseason in 2026
HOLLY POND, Ala. - In Will McDaniel’s third season at the helm, the Holly Pond Broncos are looking to take another step forward, get over the hump and into the playoffs.
While the season ended 5-5, Holly Pond’s offense was explosive with Boston Gibbs...
Wallace State Athletics Earns 2025-26 ACCC Athletics Academic Champion Award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Athletics has once again demonstrated that success extends far beyond competition, earning the 2025-26 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Athletics Academic Champion Award for outstanding academic achievement across all sports.
The prestigious honor recognizes the conference's top overall athletic department...
PREP FOOTBALL: After late coaching change, Sellers’ Hanceville Bulldogs finding confidence in revamped defense
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Following a 0-10 season for the Bulldogs, changes were made in Hanceville, just not when anyone expected.
Less than six weeks from the start of the 2026 season, former head coach Levi Estes stepped down from his position, and former offensive play...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point’s Patterson hoping to help lead Warriors back to the postseason
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another season of West Point football is near, and after making the playoffs last year, junior quarterback Max Patterson will look to help lead the Warriors to another postseason berth in 2026. The Warriors will bring over a handful of starters...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont aiming for 2026 postseason return behind recovered running back trio
VINEMONT, Ala. - Fresh off a promising 2025 season where the Eagles went 6-5, Vinemont, in Stephen Robinson’s tenth season at the helm, will aim for a seventh straight playoff appearance in ’26.
With the summer coming to a close and the roster taking shape,...
PREP FOOTBALL: With Roberts-led returning group, State Championship is the goal for the 2026 Addison Bulldogs
ADDISON, Ala. - The Addison Bulldogs' 2025 season began with mystery, as they had a new head coach in Mark Hastings, and loads of questions regarding the roster. Well, the questions were answered, and Coach Hastings had an outstanding first year carrying the Bulldogs to...
PREP FOOTBALL: New-look Fairview Aggies enter 2026 season with the same winning standard and expectations
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- Turnover was the theme of the offseason for the Fairview Aggies, who, prior to the retirement of legendary head coach George Redding, went 12-1 with a run to 5A State Playoff quarterfinals.
Along with Redding, the Aggies lost superstar running back Jake Harper,...
FAITH: Vinemont’s Arleigh Thomason discusses her faith, being a role model for younger kids, religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont multi-sport athlete Arleigh Thomason is going into her junior year as an Eagle, and her faith in God has been a massive part of her journey so far. While it's a large part of her life, Thomason doesn't want to...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point Warriors focused on establishing rush attack, overall consistency in 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heading into head coach Kevin McCravy’s third season at the helm, the West Point Warriors are looking to return to the playoffs after a 5-5 regular season and first-round loss to eventual 5A semifinalist Scottsboro in 2025.
The Warriors took a leap,...
FAITH: Kinlee Cryer on how God has impacted her life and athletic career
Cullman, Al. - At the start of the 2026-27 school year next month, Fairview's Kinlee Cryer will be in her junior year as an Aggie. In an interview with the Tribune, Cryer discussed her faith, her athletic career at Fairview and how she plans...
Volunteers sought for 9/11 tribute at Fairview High School football game
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Organizers are seeking active and retired military members, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and other first responders to help with a special 9/11 tribute before a Gold Star Football Game at Fairview High School.
The tribute is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11,...
‘It really felt like we were a family’: Bentley Childers reflects on on her career at Hanceville
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Hanceville multi-sport athlete Bentley Childers walked the stage and received her diploma back in May, and in an interview with the Tribune, she shared some of her favorite memories from her Bulldog career.
"For volleyball, my favorite memory is coming back...
Cullman duo aiming to build community with kickstart semi-pro football team, the Cullman Coyotes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At his apartment in Huntsville, Cullman native Shaun Smith would hear the roar of the crowd, the music and the fans from games of the Huntsville Rockets, a semi-professional football team, and think to himself, “why doesn’t Cullman have this?”
So, after...
Seven local high schools earn AHSAA Sportsmanship Award for 2025-26 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletics Association announced today the 94 schools that were selected for the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday. The award is presented to schools that went the entire 2025-26 athletics year without recording a single ejection across all...
Cullman City’s tennis complex renovation ‘a game-changer’ for the Bearcat tennis program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School's sports complex is due to receive a major upgrade soon.
Cullman City schools announced last week that in their June Board of Education meeting, the district approved a $500,000 dollar reallocation to support the City of Cullman's renovation...
FAITH: Fairview’s Paisley Hopper on her religious influences, Snowbird Church Camp and more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview's Paisley Hopper will be a senior starting in August, and credits God as one of the main reasons she's the person that she is today. When she was going through some tough times in her life, she leaned on God,...
OmniFootball becoming an OSA staple as flag format surges; REC+ to add new layer of competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - As flag football continues to grow, especially among youth, OmniSports Academy's OmniFootball league has seen a surge in participation.
Since its inception in 2018, the league has seen an increase in participation every single season. It peaked last year with nearly...
Inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run supporting Good Samaritan June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare will host the inaugural Run for Good 5K &Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. The event will begin at 7 a.m. at the future home of the clinic on Veterans Drive in Cullman and will feature...
PREP BASKETBALL: Swindall stepping up for Cullman; Loftin leads with 20 in final summer game vs. Thompson
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - On Friday morning, head coach Stu Stuedeman and the Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their summer games with a trip to Guntersville's Supreme Courts.
Coming off another incredible season that saw their chaotic identity take them all the way to another State Championship...
Cullman Christian names Matt Heaton head cross-country, track and field coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Christian School has named Matt Heaton its new head cross-country and track and field coach.
Heaton brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the program, according to the school. His background includes coaching at the middle school, junior varsity...
USMNT VS. AUSTRALIA: OPPONENT PROFILE, RECENT FORM & HISTORY
The U.S. Men’s National Team is set for a top-of-the-table clash against Group D foe Australia in the Pacific Northwest this Friday. While the United States is fresh off a rousing victory against Paraguay in its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, the Soccerooswill be equally...
FAITH: Hanceville’s Kynzlee Farr discusses her faith, how it played a role in the Bulldogs’ run to state
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville rising junior Kynzlee Farr has God to thank for so many things that she has achieved in her life so far. In an interview with the Tribune, Farr touched on her faith and how He gave her a purpose outside...
Troy scores seven unanswered runs to eliminate Ole Miss from College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. - Troy launched three homers and scored seven unanswered runs to top Ole Miss 12-8 in Sunday's College World Series elimination game.
The Trojans trailed 6-2 in the fifth before breaking through for three two-out runs to chase Ole Miss starter Hunter Elliott. Troy...
PREP BASEBALL: AHSAA names Cullman’s Inman 6A Hitter of the Year; local stars named to All State teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletic Association released their 2026 All State teams and individual player and coach awards. Headlining those honored locally, Cullman catcher Jonah Inman was named the 2026 6A Hitter of the Year as well as landing on the...
‘Work Hard. Compete Hard. Get Better.’ – 3rd annual Bartlett Baseball Camp returns June 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Bartlett Baseball Camp will be held on June 18 at the Cold Springs High School baseball field. The one-day camp, led by former University of Alabama in Huntsville baseball player and Cold Springs High alumnus Brody Bartlett, will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and is open to players ages...
Wallace State Student-Athletes, Teams Earn ACCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll Recognition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College student-athletes and athletic teams were well represented on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Spring 2026 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll, recognizing individuals and teams that achieved a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Wallace State had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Dunkin shining as Fairview’s floor general; Meyer gives early impressions of 26-27 roster
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After taking over a team that went 9-20 in 2025, newly-minted Fairview boys head coach Bobby Meyer and the Aggies have taken to summer ball as they try to flip their fortunes in '26.
At Wallace State's Tom Drake Coliseum, the Aggies...
Wallace State athletes earn President’s List, Dean’s List honors for Spring 2026 semester
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State student-athletes continued to shine in the classroom during the Spring 2026 semester, with 94 athletes earning recognition on either the President’s List or Dean’s List.
The academic honors recognize students who excelled while carrying a full course load. To earn...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope leads the way with five players selected to All-Cullman County Team
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education released their 2026 All-Cullman County Softball team on Friday afternoon, which comprised of 21 of the area's top players. The Good Hope Lady Raiders, winners of the 2026 Cullman County championship, led the way with...
Alabama opens play at the Women’s College World Series with 6-3 win over UCLA
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball opened play at the 2026 Women's College World Series Thursday evening with a 6-3 win over UCLA, advancing to the winner's bracket to face either Arkansas or Nebraska on Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Thursday's win marked...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Henry Crocker reflects on his time as a Bearcat so far
Updated May 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the 2026 track and field season in the rearview, Cullman rising senior Henry Crocker shared some of his favorite track and field moments, plus what it was like being around some great teammates.
"My favorite...
CPRST Summer Women’s Softball League starts in June
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Summer Women's Softball League kicks off Monday nights in June at Heritage Park.
CPRST Athletic Director Ashley Morton said they are excited to bring women’s softball back to Heritage Park this summer and create an opportunity for teams to compete, connect and enjoy the...
Fairview to honor Coach George Redding Jr. at retirement ceremony Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School will honor Coach George Redding Jr. with a retirement ceremony Sunday, May 17, celebrating his years of service to Fairview athletics, education and the community.
The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the Keith E. Pattillo Auditorium at...
Brooks wins National Title as Wallace State finishes third at NJCAA Division II Championship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Wallace State capped a strong week at the NJCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championship with a third-place team finish Friday at Ol' Colony Golf Course while freshman Mallory Brooks claimed the individual national championship after a two-hole playoff.
The Lady Lions finished third overall...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville wins East Region with 3-2 thriller over Randolph County, advances to first State Tournament in school history
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - In a year full of firsts for Hanceville's softball program, the Lady Bulldogs just tacked on another.
On Thursday morning, Hanceville, with no losses to their name at Regionals, just needed one more win to secure their first ever Region title...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville opens regionals with two blowout wins, Meek eliminated by Appalachian
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - Day two of the East Regionals at Sand Mountain Park took place Tuesday, and with Good Hope and Addison eliminated yesterday, Meek fought on and Hanceville played their first games since securing their first ever area title. Meek, already with one...
Head coach Kalen DeBoer’s contract extended through 2033 season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A contract extension for Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer was approved Wednesday by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
The new agreement will extend his current contract by two seasons, keeping him in charge of the Crimson Tide football program...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 20, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 12, Cold Springs 2 - Batting: J. Williams (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 K, W
Cullman 4, Madison 3 - Batting: C. Stancil 1-4 (HR), 1 RBI Pitching: C. Edwards 3.1 IP, 2...
PREP SOCCER: Meharg scores twice as Cullman seals area with 3-0 win over Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the girls team blew out the Blue Devils 8-0 to seal their area, Cullman's boys took the field to face off against Mortimer Jordan in the final game of the season.
In their prior matchup, Cullman took a 6-1 victory,...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects area doubleheader sweep of Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN, Ala. - After falling just short in their area game at Mortimer Jordan on Tuesday afternoon, the Bearcats hosted the Blue Devils in a huge area doubleheader on Thursday night. Game one saw Mortimer Jordan get out to a quick 5-0 lead going into the bottom of...
Wallace State Men Win ACCC Tennis Championship; Gautier Named Player of the Year
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Men's Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, earning the conference title and advancing to the NJCAA National Tournament in Plano, Texas, scheduled for May 11-15.
In singles play, Wallace State won titles at No. 1, No....
Wallace State Women Capture ACCC Tennis Championship; Standifer Earns Player of the Year Honors
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Women’s Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, finishing with victories in five singles finals and all three doubles finals against Coastal Alabama South. With the win, the Lady Lions earned a trip to the NJCAA National...
PREP BASEBALL: Big first inning, strong pitching by Drummond & Wallace helps Vinemont get past Locust Fork in area matchup, 7-4, plus Friday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. - April has been very kind to the Vinemont Eagles so far, as they are 3-1 in their first four games of the month. They looked to keep that momentum going at home against Locust Fork on Fridaynight in a huge area game....
Cullman Swim Association wraps up competitive season after pair competes at NCSA championships
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Swim Association (CSA) wrapped up their competitive swim season at the end of March after participating in meets held in Huntsville, Madison, Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta and Orlando. The USA short course swim team has trained and put in long...
TRACK & FIELD: Fallin and Swidecki earn MVP honors; West Point’s boys and Cold Springs’ girls run away with 2026 Cullman County titles
BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday.
In the boys competitions, West Point ran away with a 170 point victory to repeat as county champions. Senior Asa Sutter earned three gold medals...
COLUMN: Reasons for optimism & concern for Alabama, Auburn and UAB as spring practices intensify
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the next three weeks, Alabama (April 11) and Auburn (April 18) will play in their "A-Day" spring games, and UAB will hold their up close and personal Spring Showcase (April 18), for fans to get their first looks at their...
Auburn plays Illinois State Thursday in NIT semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS – After winning three National Invitation Tournament games in nine days, Auburn appreciates the eight-day layoff between the NIT quarterfinals and Thursday’s semifinal against Illinois State in Indianapolis.
“It’s good to still be playing basketball,” said Auburn coach Steven Pearl, whose team flew to Indiana Tuesday after...
FAITH: Cullman’s Thomas Norwood talks about his faith and religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Thomas Norwood is very thankful to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, and that has helped him become the person that he is today. He has a certain Bible verse and a favorite song to lean on to help...
Cold Springs coach Paige Adams resigns amid investigation; case turned over to authorities
CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to the Final Four in her first year as head basketball coach, Paige Adams abruptly resigned Wednesday, March 25, at a special-called meeting of the Cullman County School Board. The matter is now in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Johnson and Bates homer; Storey pitches a complete game for Cullman in 6-1 area win over Jasper
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Lady Bearcats welcomed rival Jasper on Tuesday evening for their first area game of 2026, and sent the Vikings home with a 6-1 loss.
The Bearcats, with the win, improved their record to 13-2 on the year.
Starting, and eventually finishing,...
FAITH: Vinemont golf’s Abby Lee discusses religious influences, how they’ve pushed her community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader/golfer Abby Lee credits God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life, and being raised in a Christian home and committing her life to Him several years ago helped her strengthen her relationship with the...
AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin today, including Fairview
MOBILE, Ala. – The 11th AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin championship play for winter sports this week.
The State Bowling Championships begin, today, Thursday morning at Mobile’s Bowlero Bowling Center with Southside and Thompson, the 6A/7A North and South region champions, rolling in as the...
FAITH: Vinemont cheerleader Jenny Price on her relationship with God
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader Jenny Price is so blessed to have God in her life. He changed her life in a big way at a time when she felt lost, and leans on several Bible verses to help her get through life.
"God...
2025 All-County Football honors
Cullman County Schools congratulates the following young men for earning All-County Football honors for the 2025 season.
Cold Springs: Ayden Black , Will Jackson, Trey Bailey, Bailey Gann (OL/DL) and Breydon Hallmon
Fairview: Ayden Batz, Colby Bentley, Rex Chandler (RB/LB), Alex Cruz, JoJo Ellis, Sebastian Garcia...
Casino Night fundraiser to support Cullman High School soccer set for Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Supporters of Cullman High School soccer will have a chance to enjoy an evening of games, food and friendly competition when Casino Night returns Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at The Venue at Cotton Creek.
The event, benefiting the Cullman Soccer Booster Club,...
Faith: Good Hope’s Kloe Thurman on how relationship with God has changed her life
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope senior band member Kloe Thurman calls her relationship with God a blessing. She went through some tough times early on in her life, but God and a loving, supportive adopted family helped her overcome her early struggles. She...
CHS cheer teams celebrate championship season, set sights on national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheer programs, said the school system, “have completed an extraordinary season marked by hard work, growth, and remarkable achievements across all four teams: JV and Varsity Traditional and JV and Varsity Gameday. Throughout...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont sweeps Hanceville at home
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a county matchup on Friday night, and Vinemont came away with a 2-0 sweep. In the varsity girls' game it was a tight contest through three quarters, but Vinemont broke things wide open...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point wins both matchups over Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - 1A Addison hosted a double header against 5A West Point on Friday night and came out with two losses. The Addison's girls' varsity team played West Point's junior varsity team and came away with a 39-30 defeat. The Bulldogs' boys played 3 good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders, Eagles notch county victories
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a pair of varsity matchups on Tuesday night, and each school came away with a win. In the varsity girls' game, Good Hope broke open a close game in the second quarter, outscoring...
BOWL SEASON: A guide to postseason college football in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala.- For teams like UAB and Auburn, it's time to look ahead to new eras, but the season's not over yet for a few Alabama teams. One team made it to the College Football Playoff and a pair of conference runner-ups made it...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman frontcourt fuels 63-48 win over Thompson
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Bearcats got back in the win column on Monday night, defeating Thompson 63-48 behind a strong performance from their frontcourt. Senior forward Sam Dorough led Cullman with a game-high 22 points, hitting two three-pointers. The Bearcats improved to 11-1 with...
PREP SPORTS: West Point track and field participates in the Magic City Invitational
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Cullman's West Point High School Track and Field team traveled to participate in the annual Magic City Invitational this weekend. The indoor event took place at the Birmingham Crossplex on Saturday and featured nearly 30 individual competitions for athletes from across the...
PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD: Dec. 1-6
Monday, Dec. 1
Prep Basketball
Priceville 45 - Good Hope 41 (VG)
Fairview 54 - Cold Springs 48 (VG)
Cullman 66 - Cordova 18 (VG)
Cold Springs 65 - Fairview 46 (VB)
Cullman 70 - D.A.R. 27 (VB)
Cullman 75 - Cordova 32 (VB)
Priceville 74 - Good Hope 71 (VB)
Tuesday, Dec....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison defeats Cullman Christian 68-36
ADDISON, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs, with less than a week of practice since the end of their football season, hosted the Cullman Christian Lions at Stephenson Gym on Pam Wilkins Court. Addison came away with a solid 68-36 victory to boost their record to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Broncos sweep Locust Fork at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Locust Fork Hornets in a pair of area games on Tuesday night. In the varsity girls' game, the Lady Broncos trailed by 10 early in the third quarter, but they came back and ended...
Holly Pond’s Allbright signs with Murray State
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Cade Allbright on Wednesday, Dec. 3, signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his athletic career at Murray State University as part of the Murray State Racers football program.
A signing ceremony was held at the school, with...
Alex Golesh named Auburn’s new head football coach
AUBURN, Ala. — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn Football’s head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Sunday. The 33rd head coach in program history, Golesh comes to The Plains following three highly...
PREP BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD: Nov. 24-26
Monday, Nov. 24
Good Hope 61 - Montevallo 57 (VB)
Corner 62 - Vinemont 36 (VB)
Cold Springs 57 - Dora 17 (VB)
Hartselle 68 - Hanceville 27 (VB)
Fairview 60 - J.B. Pennington 48 (VB)
Gulf Shores 52 - Cold Springs 34 (VG)
Cullman 38 - Madison Academy 36 (VG)
Good...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison’s postseason run ends with 22-14 loss to No. 1 Wadley
ADDISON, Ala. – The 6th ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted the top ranked Wadley Bulldogs in front of a packed house at A.G. Hicks Stadium in the 1A North semifinal Friday night. What many thought would be a lopsided victory for Wadley turned into a fantastic...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison preparing for huge showdown with No.1 Wadley
ADDISON, Ala. - The quarterfinals of the 2025 AHSAA State Football Playoffs concluded last week, and Addison was the only local team to emerge victorious. The Bulldogs trailed Marion County, 16-8, in the first half, but they took control of the ballgame in the...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats deliver strong showing at state swim meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this past weekend in Huntsville. Competing among 523 athletes from 76 schools across all divisions, CHS advanced to finals (top 16) in...
Crane Hill’s Thomas Turnbull named to 2025 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team is welcoming its 12 newest members.
Nearly 200 students in grades 10-12 applied for the prestigious honor. A panel of judges consisting of representatives from the sportfishing industry carefully considered the tournament resumes and extracurricular...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope falls to No. 5 Plainview in quarterfinals 28-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with a 31-7 win at West Morgan last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home at James W. Shabel Stadium to host Plainview in the quarterfinals Thursday night. The Raiders had their hands full with the Bears...
