Baileyton Town Council approves purchase of bucket truck, sets date for...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, the Baileyton Town Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck and set...
Smith Lake Baptist Church providing meals to those in mourning
CRANE HILL, Ala. - In the heart of Crane Hill, Smith Lake Baptist Church (SLBC) has embarked on a mission to support those grappling...
Barnette, Johnston win superintendent, circuit judge races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse was busy Tuesday evening, March 5, as deputies slowly began bringing in ballot...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Feb. 20
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in...
Birmingham-Southern College Appoints Dr. Laura Stultz as Provost/Vice President for Academic...
BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/04/2024) Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is delighted to announce significant leadership appointments within its academic administration. Dr. Laura Stultz, who has been serving...
WSCC Women’s Basketball earns bye in ACCC Division I tournament; men’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College women's basketball team earned a bye in the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference Division I Basketball...
Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County
The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations...
Don’t end up with egg on your face, let somebody else...
CULLMAN, Ala- The Easter Bunny is hopping around the corner at break-neck speeds. The date for Easter Sunday is an early one this year,...
Obituary: Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith
Lea Ellan (Pruett) Smith, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2024. Lea Ellan was born on Nov....
Obituary: Jerald Wilford Adams
Funeral service for Jerald Wilford Adams, age 83, of Vinemont, is Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with Rev....
Arrests and Incidents reported March 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The...
WSCC: Event opens doors to learn about Workforce Training Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is opening the doors to its new Workforce Training Center to...
North Alabama Dive Center hosting Fish Identification Class
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Are you interested in life beneath the waves? The North Alabama Dive Center is offering an exciting opportunity for marine life...
Arrowhead RV Park to hold inaugural Easter at Arrowhead
SMITH LAKE, Ala- Arrowhead R.V. Park is a community comprised of camper-living locals and this year they have decided to go all out and...
Cullman County’s Distinguished Young Women
CULLMAN, Ala- The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship program is a precious scholarship resource for young women in the Cullman Community and young ladies...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Falkville 12-2, Monday scoring recap
Cold Springs 12 - Falkville 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs' Peyton Kennedy retired Falkville on just nine pitches to start out the game. The offense gave...
Obituary: Melvin Kenneth Swann
Funeral Service for Melvin Kenneth Swann, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at East Side Baptist...
Obituary: Chris Edwin Kraft
Chris Edwin Kraft, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 29, 2024.He was born in Lakeland, Florida, on Sep. 17, 1968, to Dr....
Obituary: Mary Jane Gregg Beavers
Funeral service for Mary Jane Gregg Beavers, age 88, of Cullman, is incomplete, at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: John Ray Shipp
Arrangements for John Ray Shipp, age 72, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
John was...
Obituary: Hugh “Dennis” Trogden
Arrangements for Hugh “Dennis” Trogden, age 70, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Dennis was...
Obituary: Gertis Williams
Gertis Williams, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Gertis was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 21, 1939.
A Celebration...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer finalizes coaching staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer finalized his coaching staff Friday with the hiring of tight ends coach Bryan Ellis, offensive line...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin
AUBURN, Ala. – If you ask Auburn coordinator DJ Durkin what the Tigers’ defense will look like this fall, he might advise you to...
Wallace State hosts STEAM Academy for area 5th graders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Academy for area fifth-grade students at the...
Wallace State hosts welding contest for aspiring north Alabama welders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Welding hosted an intense welding competition Friday, March 1, showcasing the talents of high school students from...
Vinemont High’s STEAM Job Fair set to showcase local career opportunities
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School will host a STEAM Job Fair in the school's gymnasium on March 20, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The...
Parkside, CATA named 2023 CLAS Schools of Distinction
CULLMAN, Ala. - Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recently announced its 2023 Schools of Distinction. In Cullman County, Parkside Elementary School and...
PREP SOCCER: West Point finishes 2-1 at Lake City Cup
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Warriors traveled to the Sand Mountain Sports Complex in Albertville this weekend to compete in the Lake City Cup and...
CityScape Family Entertainment expanding with indoor play area
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer outdoor entertainment venues, CityScape Family Entertainment, is expanding. With the overwhelming success of their City Park Mini...
Books and Brews
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing was alive and thriving on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29. Sounds of raucous laughter, the clinking of...
Files from yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902
Since the new bell, recently presented to the M.E. Church South, has been properly hung, its volume and tone are...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps Mae Jemison, Saturday scoring recap
Vinemont 19 - Mae Jemison 0 (Baseball) (Game One)
After Brady Johnson struck out the side to start the game, Vinemont quickly got him some...
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin
Robert “Bob” Herschel Sandlin, age 83, of Northport, AL. formerly of Cullman died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Get your honky-tonk on at The Saw Mill
CULLMAN, Ala. - What started out as a one-man woodworking shop nestled in Cullman’s Jerry Parker’s backyard is now known across the county and...
Vinemont High’s new wrestling program aims to empower students
VINEMONT, Ala. - The recent announcement of wrestling making its debut in Cullman County has sparked considerable interest and anticipation within the community.
Vinemont High...
WSCC Workforce Training Center revolutionizes career development
CULLMAN, Ala. - Located on the grounds of REHAU’s automotive manufacturing facility in Cullman, the Workforce Training Center provides facilities for short-term training programs...
‘Tons of snuggles’
Stuffed animal reading pet adoption day at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Storytime at Cullman City Primary School last week turned into a surprise pet adoption...
Op-Ed: ‘Are we as women safe to run alone? Are we...
Over the last two years, there has been a heightened number of attacks on female runners, which begs the question — are we safe...
1st step toward Cullman Intermediate School
East, West Elementary hold combined professional development session
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is working toward its goal to eventually establish a combined intermediate...
‘IT’S MORE THAN JUST BASKETBALL TO US’: Good Hope downs T.R....
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Friday was a historic and emotional day at Legacy Arena for the Good Hope Lady Raiders. After coming up short of...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Nedra Lane Kreps
Funeral Service for Nedra Lane Kreps, age 81, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with...
Obituary: Eleanor Louise Cole
Funeral service for Eleanor Louise Cole, age 87 of Baileyton, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lystra Baptist church...
Man sentenced to 75 years for child rape in Cullman County
Updated March 1, 2024, at 4:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. — William Samuel Crawford, 43, of Hayden, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape of a child under...
Bouncers Inflatable Rentals hosting Thursday open play through March
GOOD HOPE, Ala. Attention families, parents, caregivers and carefree adult-sized children at heart: Bouncers Inflatable Rentals will be hosting open play each Thursday through...
Pet of the week: Meet Belle
CULLMAN, Ala. - A tale as old as time, as true as it can be. This golden beauty is Belle, a striking mix of...
Cullman secures no. 2 micropolitan ranking: A testament to community and...
Updated March 1, 2024, at 5:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman has been named by Site Selection Magazine as the no. 2 micropolitan in the...
NOAA Weather Radio broadcast returning ahead of severe storm season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the “big gun” of the United States when it comes to tracking, predicting...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Cold Springs on the road 20-6,...
Good Hope 20 - Cold Springs 6 (Baseball)
Good Hope jumped out to a quick lead in their opening at-bats. They quickly loaded the bases...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Duke
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Duke, 57, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Betty Louise Voigt
Funeral services for Betty Louise Voigt, 91, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday March 2, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Wanda Joyce Morton
Wanda Joyce Morton, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed peacefully from this world on Feb. 28, 2024. Wanda was welcomed into heaven by her loving...
Obituary: Jeffrey Ray Horton
Funeral service for Jeffrey Ray Horton, age 53, of Holly Pond, is Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Vinemont Christian Church, with...
Render Aid Alabama’s 1st Winter Wellness Festival sees 200
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 24, the nonprofit outreach program Render Aid Alabama hosted its inaugural Winter Wellness Festival at the Cullman County...
Guest voices: Cold Springs students tour event venues
On Feb. 22, 2024, Cold Springs High School Family and Consumer Sciences classes took 25 students on a field trip to tour local Cullman...
Explore, learn and innovate
STEAM Camp 2024 at Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, Wallace State Community College is set to become a hub of innovation and learning...
Good Hope High School pageants set for March 16
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope High School will host its Fair Queen Representative and Princess and Heritage Pageants on Saturday, March 16, beginning...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil coming March 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil will take place Friday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m. at...
Obituary: Vetra Pearl Jackson
Graveside service for Vetra Pearl Jackson, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery...
Obituary: Karen Cox
Funeral services for Karen Cox, 59, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Mountain Grove Congregational Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Edith Scott Davis
Edith Scott Davis, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family. She was the 5th child of...
My Bloody Valentine powerlifting meet brings strength athletes to centerstage
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the heart of what has become a standout community gym, skin would meet metal as titans battled for the top...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Schools Numeracy Night set for tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - Primary and elementary parents seeking more information on what the Alabama Numeracy Act means for local schools can learn more on...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville remains unbeaten with 16-11 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a huge county game on Monday afternoon. This game saw both teams have big innings...
Cullman Savings Bank donates almost $20K to Festhalle Farmers Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Savings Bank recently donated $19,900 to the Festhalle Farmers Market, the largest farmers market in Cullman. This contribution underscores the...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘I love this team’: No. 1 Good Hope races...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders have been on quite a run this postseason and they made sure it would end...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Election 2024: Tribune debates return Feb. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune will resume its political debates in March. Hosted and filmed at The Tribune office, the debates will be...
Bearcat Transportation coming soon to Cullman City Schools families
CULLMAN, Ala. – While Cullman County Schools provides bus transportation for its students, Cullman City Schools does not. Under Alabama law, county schools systems...
Obituary: Zelda Rose Lindsey
Funeral services for Zelda Rose Lindsey, 94, of Cullman, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Foundation announces groundbreaking on Field of Miracles resurfacing project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks and Recreation Foundation recently announced the groundbreaking of the resurfacing project for the Field of Miracles, a multiuse...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison falls to Decatur Heritage at home 7-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted another tough opponent in the 3A Decatur Heritage Eagles. The Bulldogs have opened 1-4 on the season but all their...
ALDOT performing drilling and testing on I-65 this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - In preparation for future resurfacing of Interstate 65 in Morgan County and parts of Limestone and Cullman counties, Alabama Department of...
Mail carrier finds deceased man in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is investigating after a mail carrier found a man deceased with a gunshot wound Monday, Feb. 26.
Chief David...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Mars...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, competing in the 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena...
Obituary: Maxwell “Max” Isaiah Wilson
Maxwell "Max" Isaiah Wilson, age 22, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Maxwell "Max" was born in Cullman, Alabama on...
Obituary: James Arnold George
Funeral service for James Arnold George, age 87, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Faye Eddy Key
Funeral service for Faye Eddy Key, age 83, of Cullman, is Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Holy Ground Baptist Church (Formerly...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County Schools announces February Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
(Pictured with students are Adam Edmonson/Co-Op Coordinator, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Tim Melton/AmFirst Teacher of the Month, Beverly Cochran/AmFirst Membership Development Manager,...
No. 14 Auburn falls to No. 10 Virginia in Jax Classic...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – No. 14 Auburn dropped a back-and-forth affair against No. 10 Virginia 6-4 Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the Jax College...
Pedestrian struck, dog killed
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Sportsman Lake Road and U.S. Highway 31 around 6:50...
Obituary: Lady Elan Alvis
Funeral services for Lady Elan Alvis, 83, of Garden City will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Trinity Pentecostal Church in Hanceville....
Planning and planting your summer garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library on Thursday hosted a class on how to plan and plant a...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below is a roundup of some of the latest arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Feb. 15
Deputies conducted a traffic...
Books & Banter, new student-led book club, welcomes all current Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students have a new opportunity to expand their literary horizons with the launch of Books & Banter,...
West Elementary PTA announces Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala.- The parents involved in West Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are busy making plans for the school’s annual end of the...
Catching up with the Cullman Electric Co-Op
CULLMAN, Ala. - In early February, Governor Kay Ivey awarded over $188 million in grants in a bid to help expand internet service provider’s...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview edges Good Hope on the road, Saturday scoring...
Fairview 13 - Good Hope 11 (Baseball)
Good Hope got on the scoreboard first in the bottom of the first inning. They loaded the bases...
Obituary: Garry George Mize
Garry George Mize, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Feb. 22, 2024, at the age of...
Obituary: Bobby Jean Adams
Miss Bobby Jean Adams, age 95, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. She was born on Nov. 22, 1928 to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, Good Hope preparing to tip off Final...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After winning their respective Regional Championships, Cold Springs and Good Hope are both headed to the Final Four. The Lady Eagles...
Commission declares local state of emergency regarding CR 222 sinkhole
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 22, the Cullman County Commission discussed the sinkhole that was recently discovered along County...












































































































