Where my dad taught me: A photography series
This spring at a yard sale, St. Bernard Abbey was selling some outdated student desks. My dad had been a professor at the college,...
Weekend severe weather chances dropping, increased threat Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The National Weather Service Huntsville forecaster issued an updated forecast Friday afternoon, showing that the tropical system coming up from the...
Obituary: Joe Delano Ozbolt
Funeral Service for Joe Delano Ozbolt, age 88, of Eva, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Hamby's Chapel United...
Obituary: Emmie Opalene “Dean” Parrish
Emmie Opalene “Dean” Parrish, 81, of Double Springs, Alabama entered into rest on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving...
Obituary: Freda Joyce “Jo” Burrow
Freda Joyce “Jo” Burrow, age 82, of Decatur, formerly of Cullman, died Thursday, June 17, 2021. Jo was an active member the Cullman community,...
Sacred Heart School nuns profess perpetual vows
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two nuns who teach at Sacred Heart School made their Professions of Perpetual Vows recently during liturgical services at Sacred Heart...
Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine Physician Shahdeen Alam, DO, to medical...
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-eligible Internal Medicine Physician Shahdeen Alam, DO, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Alam completed his medical...
Full scholarships offered for Medical Lab Assistant certificate at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Adult Education department is offering full scholarships to area students who would like to complete a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rally to defeat Handley 51-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats took on Handley in their third and final game of the day at Wallace State and after...
Arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Churches countywide back in action with 2021 Vacation Bible Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking a hiatus in 2020, Vacation Bible School is back in full-swing and churches are extremely thankful to have the...
Rescheduled Second Friday celebration tonight in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1st Avenue Southeast will host the city’s popular 2nd Fridays celebration on the third Friday of...
‘So creative’
CULLMAN, Ala. - When it comes to art, inspiration can come from anywhere. For Cullman City Primary School student Wilson Carter, he only had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle Winston County, Danville at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night for a pair of varsity matchups with Winston County and Danville,...
Obituary: Ressie Lee Miller
Graveside service for Ressie Lee Miller, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Cullman City Cemetery....
Obituary: Kimberly Ann Lacy
Kimberly Ann Lacy, age 37, of Holly Pond, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter: Summer Lasha Lacy; son: Charles Gene...
Arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: Harry Douglas Scott and Doniver Barron Scott
Harry Douglas Scott
Harry Douglas Scott was born April 11, 1923, in Kentucky to parents Allen and Elsie Scott. Soon after, the Scott family would...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces court win against Biden administration that...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that in response to a lawsuit filed by Alabama and 12 other states, a U.S. District...
Cullman Regional Mobile Medical Center to administer vaccines at Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will begin taking its Mobile Medical Center to the Cullman County Courthouse to administer free COVID-19 vaccines to the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Raiders compete in summer play day at Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – West Point and Good Hope’s varsity teams tipped off action at Thursday’s summer play day at Good Hope High School....
Cullman County Public Library summer events well underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wednesday morning at Cullman City Public Library, children from across the community came together to enjoy the Chalk Art event which...
Cullman County PALS present beautification awards
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County branch of People Against a Littered State spent time on Wednesday celebrating local folks who help make...
Rollin’ slow
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — It has loads of horsepower and torque to spare and, running wide-open, might barely move! The classic tractor is designed to...
Obituary: Tami Jo Cheney
Tami Jo Cheney, 42, of Arley, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her home.
Tami was born on August 24, 1978 in...
Obituary: Scotty Wayne Bagwell
Funeral service for Scotty Wayne Bagwell, 39, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Wallace State’s Blackwood, Chambers lead at Bassmaster College Series event on...
BANGOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Despite a three-hour run and a slow start to the day, the Wallace State Community College team of Clent...
Editorial: A love letter to my son
As I strolled around the Cracker Barrel gift shop Monday night, I passed a display that’s been there for a long time; one that...
Editorial: The Parable of a Prodigal Nation
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his...
Arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A bag full of books for $3 at the Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library has an absolute abundance of books and this week, they have begun selling them to the...
Wallace State receives TVA grant to fund 20 One-Stream trash containers...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation has received a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority Natural Resources Community Outreach program to...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to hold first Community Luncheon of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the return of the Community Luncheon. Our first Community Luncheon of...
Having the want-to
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman helps people with developmental disabilities learn to manage their lives, including finding jobs that offer a competitive wage...
Cullman County Commission discusses rollout of new countywide notification system
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little updated the Cullman County Commission Tuesday evening on the implementation of the county’s mass notification...
Obituary: Maurice Stringer Bailey
Maurice Stringer Bailey, age 88, of Cullman, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Bib Bailey; parents: Dewey...
Obituary: Melendia Lee Johnson
Melendia Lee Johnson, 87, of Houston, Alabama entered into rest on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her residence.
Mrs. Johnson was born on May 6,...
Obituary: Marie Hendrix Thompson
A funeral service for Marie Hendrix Thompson of Hanceville will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Wallace State softball has three players named NJCAA Division I All-Americans:...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Three Wallace State softball players were recently selected as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I All-Americans.
Haylee Folds was named a 2nd-team...
Veteran Memorial: Lowell Ervin Stricklin and Lt. Lawrence Winfield Stricklin
Lowell Ervin Stricklin
Lowell E. Stricklin was born April 6, 1917 in Cullman County to Richard and Audie (Moore) Stricklin. He enlisted in the Army...
Arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State BASS Club anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood compete this...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s BASS Club anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood continue their quest through the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster Collegiate Series this...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders pick up summer wins at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Tuesday was packed with more summer games for several local teams and both the Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders...
Vinemont High School Classes ’69 and ’70 hold combined reunion
VINEMONT, Ala.- The first two graduating classes from Vinemont High School held a joint reunion Saturday. The seniors of 69’ and 70’ were excited...
First Baileyton Family Fun Day deemed huge success
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The first Baileyton Family Fun Day took place this past Saturday in the town’s park. Town officials are calling the event a...
New Dollar General now open in Cullman
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 1470 County Road 715 SW in Cullman is now open!
In addition to...
Sheriff’s Office firearms safety class Tuesday night at Temple Baptist Church
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class starting tonight, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at...
“We’re in it for the love”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Britannica.com defines karma as a “causal law by which good or bad actions determine the future modes of an individual’s existence.”...
Obituary: Thomas Jerome Smith
Funeral Service for Thomas Jerome Smith, age 57, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Mariman Elbert Pope
Mariman Elbert Pope, 86, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center on June 12, 2021. Mariman was born in Clay County,...
Obituary: Joe B. Gunter
Joe B. Gunter, age 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Gunter was born...
Governor Ivey awards $250,000 Rebuild Alabama Grant for County Road 4...
COLONY, Ala. – On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation announced that County Road 4 and County Road 6 in...
Cullman City Schools among top systems in the nation for board-certified...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has always made it a priority to attract and cultivate the most qualified educators possible, and now the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
20th Annual Farming Tour for Kids sees another successful turnout
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex has recently wrapped up one of their most successful summer educational programs. On June 10-11, they held...
Obituary: George “Wally” Wallace Williams, 35, and Bridget Leashae Williams, 30,...
Funeral Service for George “Wally” Wallace Williams, age 35 and Bridget Leashae Williams, age 30 of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Obituary: James ‘JD’ Turner
Memorial service for James 'JD' Turner, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Hunt family establishes John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship, annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been just over a year since longtime Cullman Parks and Recreation Director John Hunt passed away but his impact on...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton wins 6A Player of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another year of high school baseball is in the books and the Alabama Sports Writers Association has made its all-state selections...
Veteran Memorial: Joseph Edward Reeder and Albert “Buck” Reeder
Joseph and Albert Reeder were brothers born to Richard and Ida Reeder of Route 8, Cullman County. Joseph, the elder of the two, was...
Local agencies receive $3.1 million in grants to weatherize homes for...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.1 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Printer’s Ink Birthday Party
Hearst Castle, aka “San Simeon,” is a National Historic Landmark in California built on 40,000 acres of privately owned, Hearst family property. All the...
Files from yesterday: From the files of 1954 and 1901
Laminack Family Reunion
The Laminack family had its annual reunion on September 6,at Sportsman Lake.Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Laminack, Mrs. Jack Stisher,...
Cullman’s Thomas becomes newest Sprint Feature winner at Gas City I-69...
GAS CITY, Ind., June 12 – Last year Michael “Buddy” Kofoid finished second in the Indiana Midget Week USAC NOS Energy Drink national midget race at...
Obituary: Sherrell Calvert
A graveside service for Sherrell Calvert will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama. Reverend Johnny Freeman...
Obituary: Virginia “Sue” Robinson
Virginia "Sue" Robinson of Cullman Alabama passed away June 10, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born January 14, 1939 in Cullman...
Obituary: Denise Deliz
A graveside service for Denise Deliz, 64 of Cullman will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2021 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Blount County with...
Cullman’s Hopper and Franks get redemption in High School Classic
FORT WORTH, Texas — Implementing a two-stage game plan, Brody Hopper and Landon Franks of Alabama’s Cullman High School caught a five-bass limit of...
Military Bound: Good Hope High School
Beau Sterling- Good Hope High School
Beau Sterling is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and will soon be reporting to basic training...
Recognizing the signs of heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As we move into summer, it's only going to get hotter and more humid. If you are working or playing outside,...
Hanceville City Council discusses potential uses of 19 acres of gifted...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville could soon be receiving a generous gift of land, as the city council approved accepting the gift...
2021 Cullman Bar Association Scholarship recipients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bar Association funds a scholarship for graduating seniors whose parents work as legal support staff, court personnel and law...
State of the schools: County School Superintendent shares updates on system...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette before the June meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education meeting, offered...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local squads compete in summer play day at Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was loaded with summer basketball at Cullman High School and West Point, Cold Springs and the Lady Bearcats were all...
Obituary: Siddric Lee Ricky Loveless
Siddric Lee Ricky Loveless, 25, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Loveless was born on January 4, 1996 in...
Obituary: Timothy Craig Privett
Funeral Service for Timothy Craig Privett, 50, of Addison, Alabama will be 2 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Nesmith...
Obituary: Walter Anderson Brazelton Sr.
A graveside service for Walter Anderson Brazelton Sr., 74, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Ready Cemetery in Toney,...
Two-bay electric vehicle charging station coming to Cullman as part of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to help bring Alabama motorists into the electric vehicle age.
The grants totaling more than...
Arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Brewer excited to take the reins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The search for the next Head Coach of the Hanceville Bulldogs ended Thursday night and Ryan Brewer is excited to step...
Day Trippin’: Harmony Park Safari
Ahhh, summertime! The kids are out of school and after last year’s COVID-19 summer, they’re probably super excited to do something fun this year...
Wallace State Alumni Association resumes travel program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Alumni Association announces plans to resume its travel program, with trips planned for the fall, winter and spring.
“We’re...
Mount Nebo Baptist Church holds first post-COVID-19 VBS
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Vinemont held their Vacation Bible School this week as they continued their passionate mission of outreach....
Calling Cullman County athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to...
Cullman County Board of Education extends, amends superintendent’s contract
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon passed a “resolution to approve an extension and other amendments to (Superintendent)...
Cullman County Board of Education recognizes student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon took time at the beginning of its June meeting on Thursday to...
Obituary: Deirl “Ray” Hughes Baker
Funeral Service for Deirl "Ray" Hughes Baker, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Wilson Lamar Russell
Wilson Lamar Russell, age 59, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1961, to...
Obituary: William “Bill” Dowling Kirkham
William “Bill” Dowling Kirkham, 75, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Robert Taylor “R.T.”...
Obituary: Harry Wayne Speegle
Funeral Service for Harry Wayne Speegle, 76, of Cullman, will be at noon, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Cullman funeral Home Chapel. The...
New principal named at Hanceville Middle School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Susan Patrick to be the new principal of...
Editorial: Don’t honk at me! I live here!
I’ve noticed that as the City of Cullman grows, so do the unexpected consequences and problems. One of those problems is the traffic on...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce holds 78th Annual Meeting and Garden...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party Tuesday evening at Stone Bridge Farms. The...
2nd Friday rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2nd Friday has been rescheduled to June 18th, due to the weather.
Bands...
Pet of the Week: Take off with Flash!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Flash is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. Get...
Military Bound: Holly Pond, Vinemont and Cullman Christian School
Rylan Griffin- Holly Pond High School- Army
Rylan Griffin recently graduated from Holly Pond High School and was a member of the JROTC program. He will...
South Vinemont Town Council discusses completion of Park Drive
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. -Those coming and going from the Vinemont Sports Complex now have a smoother drive, as the Park Drive project has been...
Cullman man arrested in south side shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a late evening shooting in the area of Golf Course Road on Cullman’s south side, Michael Allen Oliver, 43, of...
Selecting which tomato plants to grow
With all the tomato varieties available, deciding which ones to plant can be fun yet confusing. Alabama Extension has conducted many tomato programs over...

















































































































