Fashion star
CSHS senior Savannah Bischoff wins 1st place fashion award at state FCCLA competition
BREMEN, Ala. - Earlier this month, Cold Springs High School students attended...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies win county clash at West Point 10-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fairview made the trip to West Point for a county matchup with the Warriors Wednesday night and the Aggies racked...
Obituary: Carlton Ellis Pitts
Carlton Ellis Pitts, age 76 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velma Pitts; father, James...
Obituary: Donna Gail Vest
Donna Gail Vest, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Donna is survived by her son Jimmy Turner (Michele), sisters...
Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Dan Collins
Funeral Service for Gerald "Jerry" Dan Collins, age 69 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Cullman Church...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Downtown library to host Author Talk event March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd for an Author Talk...
Snead’s Farmhouse shifts focus
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Judy Snead and her husband moved to Cullman County, she never imagined owning a farm — that one chicken would...
St. Bernard Prep AP Biology students explore cancer genetics at HudsonAlpha
CULLMAN, Ala. - Under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students from St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in an...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview drops midweek matchup with Albertville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win against Good Hope on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday...
Obituary: Lanny “Rodger” Shabel
Lanny "Rodger" Shabel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 73.
Rodger was...
Obituary: Jimmy Morrow
Jimmy W.L. Morrow, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Lucille &...
Obituary: Gene S. Sutherlin
Gene Selken Sutherlin, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Mr. Sutherlin was born in Missouri, to...
Obituary: Mary Jo Butts
Funeral services for Mary Jo Butts, 94, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Wednesday March 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Jack Wayne Still
Reverend Jack Wayne Still, 80, of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 9th surrounded by family. He was born on December 20,...
Obituary: James Arnold Bates
Graveside service for James Arnold Bates, 86, of Gardendale, will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Delbert...
Obituary: Debra Kay Morton
Funeral service for Debra Kay Morton, 63, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Cobbs
Memorial service for Teresa Ann Cobbs, 59, of Cullman is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Teresa was born...
Obituary: Wazanta Posey Johnson
Funeral service for Wazanta Posey Johnson, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Ole Time Way Baptist Church,...
Severe weather outlook Thursday through early Sunday
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms statewide from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. A few storms could produce...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: I’ll take a bottle of Coke, please
My first drinks of choice were either a Sun-Rise Orange, Nehi Grape or NuGrape. When I was a little older, my favorite became Coca-Cola....
Cold Springs FCCLA wins at FCCLA State Conference, headed to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders...
CityScape expands with City Play and City Play-Littles: Ribbon-Cutting ceremony –...
CULLMAN, Ala. – City Play and City Play - Littles, part of CityScape Family Entertainment, will officially open their doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Tinker, Sanders earn ACCC postseason honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College women’s basketball players were recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) with postseason awards voted...
Wallace State to present ‘Chaos to Connection’ concert March 14-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department will host “Chaos to Connection” on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, at...
Hanceville Council votes to suspend police department
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It’s been nearly a month since five Hanceville Police Department officers, including the police chief, were arrested following an investigation of...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point pulls away from Cold Springs 13-3, Monday...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in Monday afternoon softball action. It was...
Crane Hill man charged with human trafficking, electronic solicitation of a...
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Crane Hill man is facing multiple charges, including first-degree human trafficking.
Bud Winston Cunningham, 48, is charged with:
13a-6-152 first-degree human...
Obituary: Carol Sue Wren
Funeral services for Carol Sue Wren, 86, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Friday March 14th at Hopewell Baptist Church. Burial will follow the...
CHS hires Legendary Coach Tammy West as Lady Bearcats basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new Lady Bearcats basketball coach in Tammy West, a 2022 Cullman County Sports Hall of...
Obituary: Ruth Gilliland Bates
Funeral services for Ruth Gilliland Bates,80 , of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday March 14, 2025 at Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Revs....
Obituary: Richard Lloyd Burks
Funeral service for Richard Lloyd Burks, 72, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Schedule: WaLLi alumni trips
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) is a program for those aged 50 and older. Said Program Coordinator LaDonna Allen,...
CHS Southerner Yearbook inducted into Walsworth’s Gallery of Excellence
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday was a special day for Cullman High School’s Southerner Yearbook staff. They learned recently that the 2025 yearbook was chosen...
Captivate Learning Center seeking students and educators
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local educator Lauren Rainwater opened the doors to Captivate Learning Center on Jan. 13, 2025, with the goal of changing the...
Man charged with attempted murder in Good Hope shooting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Sunday, March 9, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested George Thomas Meadows, 80, of Cullman, in connection with the shooting...
CATA students participate in SkillsUSA North District Competition
Preston Hanners competed in the Job Skill Demonstration A. (Cullman County Schools)
Preston Hanners, a dedicated student at Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently competed in the...
Unspoken to bring night of worship to Bethany Baptist Church –...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Bethany Baptist Church in Crane Hill is set to host an evening of worship and music with the popular Christian...
Obituary: Gladys Grimmett-Parker
Funeral services for Gladys Grimmett-Parker, 82, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 11th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
CCSO responds to shooting in Good Hope
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to the report of a shooting in Good Hope on Sunday, March 9, at approximately 11:40 a.m.
Deputies...
Davis, Kimbril named February CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in...
Bill Smith Buick GMC presents Orchid Sponsorship to St. Bernard Prep...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School this week extended its heartfelt gratitude to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its generous Orchid Sponsorship in...
Alabama teachers, state employees poised to gain paid parental leave
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A paid parental leave bill could mean significant changes for educators and state employees across Alabama. The Alabama K-12 Public School...
Wallace State cuts ribbon on new softball field
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College cut the ribbon Saturday on the new softball field at Bobby McCraken Stadium/Pete Harris Softball Field before...
Files from Yesteryear: March 8, 1917
From the files of March 8, 1917
250 CABBAGE PLANTS FREE
To get our new farm paper circulated in Cullman county we will send free, postpaid...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Lane
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Lane age 85 of Cullman, died Friday March 7, 2025.
Libby was born June 16, 1939, to Paul S. and Louse Barlow...
Obituary: Sharon Faye Hamm
Funeral Services for Sharon Faye Hamm, 71, formerly of Hanceville, Alabama will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Obituary: Thelma Middlebrooks Busenlehner
Funeral Service for Thelma Middlebrooks Busenlehner, age 93. of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Sacred Heart Church;...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-graders to remain at West, East next school...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Young, Anderson receive ACCC Postseason Awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State basketball players earned postseason awards from the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) for Division I in a selection...
Incident in Walmart parking lot deemed misunderstanding; teen issues apology
CULLMAN, Ala. — An incident involving a juvenile in the south Cullman Walmart parking lot on Wednesday night has been determined to be a...
Special homecoming
Military dad surprises family at Harmony School event
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School was the scene of heartwarming homecoming on Wednesday, March 5. The school...
Wallace’s Big Three lead Lions to ACCC Championship Game
The top-seeded Wallace State men’s basketball team won a 2025 Alabama Community College Conference Championship semifinal game against Lawson State on Friday Night at...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split doubleheader with Hoover
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field for a pair of varsity matchups against Hoover on Friday night. The...
Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Henry Keaton
Charles "Charlie" Henry Keaton, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama (Fairview Community) passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Charlie was born in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Bertha Evoughn Bryant
A graveside service for Bertha Evoughn Bryant, 89, of Berea, KY will be 1 p.m. Monday March 10th at Roswell Creek Cemetery in Blountsville....
Obituary: Bonnie Joan Harp Blanton
Bonnie Joan Harp Blanton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2025. She was born September 19, 1942 to...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Howard selected to lead Wallace State Flag Football
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has chosen Daniel Howard to coach women’s Flag Football, according to announcement today by President Vicki P....
Vinemont’s monthly senior lunch March 17
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont will host its annual senior event on Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont...
From farm to freezer: Blue Ridge Cattle Co. to provide expert...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering a chance to learn directly from a livestock industry expert with its upcoming workshop, "Tips...
Cullman City Schools job fair set for March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Primary School.The district...
Pet of the Week: Mr. Hanover is ready to see you...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the respectable and dignified Mr. Hanover, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. He is a shepherd mix who is...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to Susan Moore 6-2, Thursday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After collecting a dominant, 20-2 win at Fultondale earlier this week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back home to take on Susan...
Obituary: Stanley Steven Graves
A graveside service for Steve Graves, 83, of Hayden will be 11 a.m. Saturday March 8th at Graves Gap Cemetery in Hayden. Tommy Graves...
Obituary: Beatrice ‘Pat’ Wright
Funeral service for Beatrice ‘Pat’ Wright, 82, of North Richland Hills, Texas, formerly of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025,...
Obituary: Anthony Patrick Hildreth
A funeral service for Anthony Patrick Hildreth, 41, of Hanceville will be 4 p.m. Sunday March 9th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton Town Council approves new ordinances, discusses upcoming awards and senior...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on March 3, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Fairview Town Council honors late fire chief Alan Miner
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Ribbon cutting for new softball field set for Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College will hold a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the beautiful, new synthetic...
OmniPlex gets alcohol license; mayor: kids’ events will be safe
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday voted to approve a special events alcohol license for the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic...
Cullman No. 5 in Site Selection Magazine’ s Micropolitan Rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the 19th time in 23 years Cullman has earned a spot among the top micropolitan areas in the United States,...
Obituary: Charles Kenneth Bowen
Charles Kenneth Bowen, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Charles was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He was...
Obituary: Janet Elrod Easterwood
Janet Elrod Easterwood passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She left this world and walked...
Obituary: John T. Buchanan
Memorial service for John T. Buchanan, 84, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 6th, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The...
Rainer: Alabama State Parks upgrades golf courses
Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at the Alabama Department of Conservation and...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hartselle Theatre presents ‘Grease: School Version’ March 11-15
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Hartselle Theatre is set to bring the beloved musical "Grease" to life with a family friendly, school edition adaptation at Hartselle...
Get active this spring: Move Alabama happening through April 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents are invited to get moving this March and April with Move Alabama, a statewide community activity challenge designed to...
Commission meeting notes: Feb. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Feb. 24, held a special-called meeting.
Commissioners awarded bid No. 1484 for a new bucket truck for...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont tops Holly Pond 11-1, Lady Eagles collect 18-0...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader at Holly Pond on Monday, the Vinemont Eagles hosted a varsity matchup with the Broncos at Vinemont on Tuesday....
Obituary: Ronnie Mack Butler
Ronnie Mack Butler, age 54, of Warrior, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Butler; children: Melisa...
Obituary: Nelda Sue Beasley
Nelda Sue Beasley, dedicated wife and beloved mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on March 1, 2025. Nelda was born December...
Obituary: Daniel Wayne Burks
Mr. Burks passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Woodland Village Health Care. He was born May 4, 1955, to William Alton Burks...
Obituary: Dewayne Neal Morris
Dewayne Neal Morris, age 93, passed away on March 3rd, 2025, after a long and wonderful life. He was born on June 30th, 1931,...
Obituary: James Robert Caswell, Sr.
James Robert ‘Bob’ Caswell Sr., 72, of Warrior, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The family will be holding a private memorial service...
Strong, gusty winds followed by a line of Thunderstorms this evening
CLANTON – Strong and gusty winds have knocked down trees and power lines in parts of Central Alabama this afternoon. Winds will continue to...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams receive byes in ACCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams each received byes for the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Division I...
Sweet! Students shine in FCCLA All-County Chocolate Cook-off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from various city and county high schools met at Cotton Creek Venue...
Library After Hours Book Club info meeting set for March 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System will host an interest meeting for its new Library After Hours...
PREP SOFTBALL: Hanceville hammers Susan Moore 16-1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville hosted Susan Moore for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never looked...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope downs West Point on the road 7-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to West Point for a varsity matchup with the Lady Warriors Monday night and after four scoreless...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Wolter
Patricia Ann Wolter, 77, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The family will be holding a private memorial service in her...
Obituary: Roland Franklin McLeroy
Funeral service for Roland Franklin McLeroy, 92, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Very windy Tuesday with severe weather Tuesday evening into early Wednesday
CLANTON – Winds on Tuesday morning will be on the increase and by afternoon frequent gusts from 25-35 mph will occur, with a few...













































































































