Obituary: Detlef Herbert Peter
Arrangements for Detlef Herbert Peter, 73, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Peter was...
Obituary: Johnny Ray Quick
Funeral service for Johnny Ray Quick, 66, of Cullman, is Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will...
Full ride: St. Bernard’s Andrew Tombo awarded prestigious scholarship
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the remarkable achievement of one of its exceptional seniors, Nicolas “Andrew” Tombo, who has been...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
A last walk down (around) memory lane
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) signature round building was opened one last time to the public on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2023,...
Senior spotlight: Remembering ‘Rowdy’ Ruby Elsberry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville Senior Center is a bit less rowdy these days as the “rowdiest of the bunch,” Ruby Elsberry, passed away...
Pancakes with Santa!
BERLIN, Ala. - Local families and children were lined up before 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec 9, for the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Pancakes...
CCBOE rolls out new driver’s ed vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from three lucky Cullman County high schools will be practicing their driving skills in style as their new driver’s education...
(Updated) St. Joseph Dr. NW to undergo repairs starting Tuesday morning
Updated Dec. 12, 2023, at 6:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an emergency bid for reclamation and repaving of...
Obituary: Ronald Laverne White
Ronald Laverne White, age 83, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ronald was born in Cullman, Alabama on Nov. 30,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Surprising origins of America’s Christmas tradition
The celebration of Christmas as we know it today has a surprisingly storied history, with the first recorded instance of the church celebrating Christmas...
COLUMN: Comics – they ain’t funny!
It was a horrible, sickening phone call. Within a few seconds, my hopes and dreams were crushed like someone stepping on a Coke can....
Obituary: Gary Wayne Goggans
Gary Wayne Goggans, age 67, of Double Springs, passed away, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
He was born March 6, 1956...
Obituary: James Theodore Melton
James Theodore Melton, 93, of Hanceville, AL passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 28, 1930...
CCBOE names Roden, Davis November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union recognize two employees each month. For November, those employees were Holly Pond High...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Help the younger ones reach their full potential’: Hanceville’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville's volleyball team improved a lot this season and junior Karys Henderson was one of several players that put together a...
TROJAN TAKEOVER – Troy Athletics announces fan activities surrounding Birmingham Bowl
TROY, Ala. – Troy Football is making history with its Birmingham Bowl appearance as the back-to-back Sun Belt Conference champions are the first Sun...
Holiday safety tips from local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department provided a series of helpful tips to keep homes and yourselves safe...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking...
Holly Pond Robotics Team ends spectacular 1st season
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students at Holly Pond Middle and Elementary Schools have a new extracurricular team on their roster this year – Robotics....
Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the files of 1933
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hartselle at Randy Jones Classic
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The inaugural Randy Jones Classic was hosted at West Point High School Saturday and several local squads were participating in...
Obituary: Joyce Lynn Stewart
Joyce Lynn Stewart, age 60, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born, March 10, 1963 to J.W. McLeroy...
Obituary: Allen Howard Allred
Funeral services for Allen Howard Allred, 83, of Hanceville, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023at Hanceville Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11...
Obituary: Pauline Elliott Nuss
Graveside services for Pauline Elliott Nuss, 83, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 at Center Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Nuss was born...
Obituary: Justin Dewayne Crumbley
Justin Dewayne Crumbley, a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Dec. 7, 2023, at the age of 44. Justin...
Obituary: Jon Alexander Roberts
Memorial service for Jon Alexander Roberts, 26, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Obituary: David Anthony Lee Schultz
Funeral service for David Anthony Lee Schultz, 47, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Schultz...
Obituary: Nelson Keith Buchanan
Memorial service for Nelson Keith Buchanan, 79, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Buchanan...
Obituary: Leigh Ann Johnson
Memorial service for Leigh Ann Johnson, 42, of Addison, is Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev....
‘We can honor her by continuing to do good in this...
Remembering Victim Services Executive Director Carol Horstman
CULLMAN, Ala.– The halls of Victim Services of Cullman are a bit quieter this month after executive director...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 51-34, Lady Bulldogs fall 71-32
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison basketball teams hosted their neighbors from Central Winston County who just happen to be their archrivals, the Winston County...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles split area openers against...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back home Friday night to host a pair of area matchups against Southeastern and the Eagles split their...
Co-op: Planned maintenance outage Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced a planned outage on Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 10 p.m. The outage is expected...
CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo
VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural...
Obituary: Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson
Reverend Rufus Warren Wilson, age 74, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born...
Obituary: Mary Lou Nix Graveman
Mary Lou Nix Graveman, 87, of Cullman, Alabama, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Joe on Dec. 6,...
Obituary: Joyce G. Dunn Estes White
Joyce G. Dunn Estes White, age 76, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Joyce is survived by her daughter Denise Estes;...
Cullman’s Jake Burkey finds success as off-road vehicle titan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sometimes finding the right career path means going off the beaten path – literally. That’s the lesson of Cullman, Alabama resident...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County EMA emphasizes critical need for volunteer firefighters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently shared that many towns and communities in Alabama are facing a critical shortage...
Cullman City Council approves traffic light at Hwy. 278/I-65, rezoning for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council this week approved resolutions to place a new traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278...
Santa’s Workshop open for visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a move from its former location on Alabama Highway 157 to a larger building on U.S. Highway 278 West, Santa’s...
Pet of the week: Spend the holidays with LuLu
CULLMAN, Ala– LuLu, an approximately 2-year-old female pointer and American Bully mix with a spotted ivory coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...
Car crashes into Vinemont home causing fire; driver deceased
Updated Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:27 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - A Cullman man was pronounced deceased after the car he was driving crashed into a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs earn 47-30 win over Oakman, Addison drops...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats tonight for a boy and girls' matchup and the crowd was treated to two good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Warriors 88-67, Lady Raiders pull away...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders both returned home to host a pair of varsity matchups against West Point...
Falkville inmate leaves jobsite; authorities ask public for help locating him
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A trusty (“an inmate granted special privileges as a trustworthy person”) walked off of a jobsite Thursday morning, Dec. 7 in...
Obituary: Kelly Neal Bradford
Funeral service for Kelly Neal Bradford, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Auston “Auzz” Riley Thomason
Funeral Service for Auston "Auzz" Riley Thomason, age 24, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Larry Gene Hammack
Larry Gene Hammack, age 53, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Cullman, Alabama.
He was born on June 21, 1970 in...
Obituary: Margie Blankenship
Margie Blankenship, age 79, of Arley, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham.
She was born July 6, 1944...
Obituary: Perry Leonard Ashley
Perry Leonard Ashley, 79, of Cullman, AL passed away on Dec. 4, 2023. Perry was born on Oct. 4, 1944, in Cullman, AL and...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Our community takes care of us, so we like to take...
Trident Marina hosts Christmas at Smith Lake
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Landlubbers and mariners old and young alike gathered on the green of The Grille...
Cullman County Farmers Federation, members recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation Annual...
Alabama Farmers Federation 102nd Annual Meeting includes elections, awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,300 farmers from across Alabama participated in the 102nd annual meeting...
Ivey reports rebate checks on way to 1.9 million Alabama tax...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million...
Alabama Shine Co. donates 1st jar of legally produced, post-Prohibition Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala– Alabama Shine Co., a newly federally licensed moonshine distillery based off County Road 222 in Cullman donated its first jar of legally...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘We are more than a team; we are a...
ARAB, Ala. -- This volleyball season was a special one for the Arab Lady Knights as they rolled past everyone to get to the...
CCSO Rodeo Sponsor Dinner sees record attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Rodeo Sponsor Dinner Tuesday night at the Cotton Creek Warehouse in Cullman, ahead...
Obituary: Shelia Boatright Cofer
Funeral service for Shelia Boatright Cofer, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Emeus Baptist Church...
Obituary: Rodney Wayne Sizemore
Rodney Wayne Sizemore, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 65. Mr. Sizemore was born on March 19,...
Obituary: Patricia Miller Seymore
Patricia Miller Seymore, age 75, of the Nesmith Community, passed away December 4, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March...
Obituary: Letha Mae McKinney
Funeral services for Letha Mae McKinney, 84, of Dalton, IL will be 1 p.m.., Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in...
Obituary: Sarah Ann Quick
McMinnville resident and White County, TN native Sarah Ann Quick, age 80, was born March 24, 1943 and died Nov. 30, 2023. ...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Falkville celebrates 25 years of Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Jack McCaig Park.
The Falkville Community...
Inaugural Festival of Trees underway at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The lobby of the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) was full to the brim on Saturday, Dec. 2, as the...
Annual Lights of Love event set for Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m....
Obituary: Mildred Eady Edmondson
Funeral service for Mildred Eady Edmondson, 97, of Cullman, is Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Crane...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘It’s an exciting day for our athletes’: Cullman City Schools breaks...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board members, along with Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, joined Cullman High School administrators, coaches, players and others on Cullman...
Tribune introduces Bedtime Storytellers Series
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune’s “Bedtime Storytellers Series” is officially underway online with a stacked list of readers made up of beloved community...
Saying goodbye to 50 years of the round building at CMS
CULLMAN, Ala. - A unique, iconic piece of Cullman Middle School’s history is set to be closed soon as an ambitious expansion of the...
Baileyton seniors see massive turnout at annual community Christmas celebration
BAILEYTON, Ala. – With a line wrapped around the building and seemingly every child in Baileyton in attendance, excitement and anticipation built as the...
Ivey ‘breaks ground’ on Co-op broadband expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Dec. 4, made a stop at the Cullman Electric Cooperative for a ceremonial groundbreaking to signify...
Obituary: Catherine Marie Burch
Catherine Marie Burch, 73, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Mrs. Burch was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a...
Obituary: Shannon Lee Armstrong
Memorial service for Shannon Lee Armstrong, age 47, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur
Funeral service for Nancy JoAnn Brown Schnur, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Thomas Ray Hobbie Jr.
Memorial service for Thomas Ray Hobbie, Jr, 45, of Madison, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Tommy was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Auburn to play Maryland in TransPerfect Music City Bowl
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn will play the Maryland Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference in the 26th edition of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl this...
A frugal mom’s guide to holiday shopping
Holidays and gifts go together like peanut butter and jelly. Unfortunately, if you aren’t carefully planning and scraping pennies, the holiday season can also...
Troy repeats as Sun Belt champions
TROY, Ala. – Just when you thought he couldn't do anymore, Kimani Vidal rushed for a Troy-record five touchdowns to lead the Trojans to their eighth Sun...
Alabama to play Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will square off with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal on...
‘American Pickers’ returning to Alabama, searching for leads
NEW YORK – Episodes of the hit show “American Pickers” will be filmed in Alabama in February 2024. The History Channel hit television show...
Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved...
Wallace State hosting ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Dec. 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - If you need some Christmas cheer, the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present its annual “Christmas...
Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 65 years of flight and community service
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional Airport marks its 65th anniversary, Director Ben Harrison reflected on its enduring impact and evolving role in the...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936
Ralph H. Sanders is the new minister at the First Christian Church in Cullman. He is a native of Savannah,...
Obituary: William J.C. Smith
William J.C. Smith, of Joppa, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, at the age of 74. Mr. Smith was born to William Hershel...
Obituary: Margie Ann Pigg
Margie Ann Pigg, age 77, of Vinemont, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 10, 1946 to...
Have a holly jolly Christmas with Snead’s Farmhouse Dec. 9
VINEMONT, Ala. - If they’re not out already, break out the boots, jackets and gloves, because it’s almost time for Christmas on the Farm...
‘I have always had a passion for the people, their stories...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With decades in the business and hundreds of restored timepieces under his belt, Michael Taylor is beyond a tinkerer, and no...
Weekend event postponements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to expected inclement weather, several local communities have opted to postpone outdoor celebrations originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Holly Pond in 2nd half 79-44,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a couple of big county games on Friday night. The Lady Raiders...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Cold Springs 77-46, Lady...
BREMEN, Ala. — The Cold Springs Eagles were back home in their newly-built gymnasium Friday night battling their county rivals from Fairview and the...
Obituary: Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen
Linda Loretta Hunniecutt Jensen, age 83, of Cullman, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, peacefully of natural causes in Hanceville, Alabama.
Linda was born Jan....
Obituary: Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry
Ruby Maxine Reel Elsberry went to be with her Lord and Savior Nov. 29, 2023 at almost 93 years old. She was preceded in...














































































































