It’s GivingTuesday: Opportunity to bring seasonal cheer to local organizations

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CULLMAN, Ala. - If your checkbook has made it from Black Friday to Cyber Monday intact and your credit card hasn’t melted yet, Tuesday could give you an opportunity to open the piggy bank...

PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs on the road; Monday scoring recap

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BREMEN, Ala. – After a busy tournament slate in the lead up to Thanksgiving last week, local teams returned to the hardwood Monday night and Fairview was on the road to take on the Eagles and Lady...

Obituary: Carol Dean Jones

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Funeral services for Carol Dean Jones, 80, of Cullman, AL were Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Vernon Alvis will be officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in West...

Obituary: Andy Harris

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Andy Harris, 81, of Tuscaloosa entered in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He was born July 11, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Harris was a veteran, having served...

Obituary: Barbara Jean Doss

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Funeral services for Barbara Jean Doss, 87, of Hanceville, AL were Monday Dec. 2, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Dudley Brock will be officiating. Burial followed at Valley View Cemetery located in...

Obituary: Charles Frank Burleson

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Charles Frank Burleson, 81, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Helen Hodge Burleson and daughters Mitzie (David) Posey of Haleyville and Tracy Burleson...

Obituary: Agnes Gunter Grimes

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Funeral services for Agnes Gunter Grimes of Holly Pond will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 4, 2019, at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Randy Burtram, Rev. Steve Rodgers and Rev. Sherman Bailey officiating....

Obituary: Carrie Tucker Wheeler

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Visitation for Carrie Tucker Wheeler, 76, of Holly Pond will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Wheeler passed away...

Hanceville decked out for the holidays

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hanceville. A nice crowd came out Friday evening to Veterans Park for the third annual Christmas Tree Lighting and opening of the...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsNov. 27 theft of property;...

Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present annual Christmas Spectacular

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program will stage its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is free and open to the...

Gov. Ivey awards $1M for 2020 Census outreach; $40K to City of Cullman

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded $1 million to support efforts to promote, educate and encourage participation among Alabamians in the 2020 Census. The City of Cullman was...

Dodge City opens 6th annual Christmas in the Park

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DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday night marked the opening of Dodge City’s sixth annual Christmas in the Park. Visitors can come to Perry Ray Park every week until Christmas to see Santa and enjoy...

John Merrill’s Statement Regarding Suspension of His US Senate Campaign

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“For the past seven years I have visited every county in Alabama meeting with business and church groups, educators and farmers, as well as county and municipal leaders. I have worked hard to get ...

PREP SWIMMING: Several Bearcat swimmers qualify for state at North Sectional Meet

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman High School Swim Team was in the field at this year’s North Sectional Meet at the Huntsville Aquatics Center last weekend and several Bearcat swimmers will be advancing to the state competition....

Auburn great Pat Sullivan passes away

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AUBURN, Ala.—Pat Sullivan, Auburn’s first Heisman Trophy winner and one of the program’s all-time greats, passed away Sunday at the age of 69. A native of Birmingham, Sullivan was a three-year starter at quarterback at...

Back-to-Back! UAB wins West Division with 26-21 victory at North Texas

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DENTON, Texas – The UAB football team claimed its second-consecutive Conference USA West Division title with a 26-21 victory over North Texas on Saturday afternoon at Apogee Stadium.   UAB (9-3, 6-2 C-USA) earned the right to defend its C-USA...

Cullman County Museum hosts Alabama’s Path to Statehood Bicentennial Exhibition

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CULLMAN, Ala. – To celebrate Alabama’s Bicentennial, the Alabama Department of Archives and History has pop-up exhibits, one of them now at the Cullman County Museum through Dec. 22, 2019. The “Alabama's Path to Statehood Bicentennial...

Funny Things from Yesterday: A movie I saw at Hanceville Nursing Home

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After all the family and friends of the patients and residents have settled for the night, things begin to get quiet and lonely. I hear a TV from another room and then I decide to see what’s...

Alabama Coastal Foundation’s ‘Connect to Your Coast’ Dec. 6 at Goat Island Brewing

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CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time, the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is hosting a free outreach event in Cullman at Goat Island Brewing. The ACF’s Connect to Your Coast event is an easy...

Engineer, businessman Philip Widner running for commission chairman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Philip Widner has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Widner is one of three Republican hopefuls challenging Chairman Kenneth Walker in the 2020 primary election. Also running are Jeff...

Homeless in Cullman County: Unsheltered International talks numbers, response

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is looking into the issue of homelessness in Cullman County. Over the course of a few articles, we will try to get an idea of the scope...

Photos with Santa event Dec. 7 at Cullman Regional

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will host a free Photos with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Children will be able to visit with Santa and have their photo made. Refreshments will...

Making a difference: Two Shoes Ministry

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is blessed to have many wonderful charitable organizations working hard and working together to take care of those who need support and comfort. Two Shoes Ministry is a local...

Obituary: Katie Beth Cofer

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Katie Beth Cofer of Cullman passed away Nov. 28, 2019 at the age of 37. She was born in Cullman Jan. 7, 1982 to John Dennis and Sharron Kilgo Perkins. She is preceded in death by...

Obituary: Claudet Marie Swann

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Funeral services for Claudet Marie Swann, 65, of Vinemont will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB, officiating; interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery. Cullman...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville wraps up Thanksgiving Tournament with win over Cold Springs

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles squared off against the Hanceville Bulldogs in Friday’s third-place game of this year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament and the hosting Bulldogs knocked off Cold Springs 67-58. It was a back-and-forth first...

Obituary: James E. Parson, Sr.

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James E. Parson, Sr., 80, of DeLand, FL died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He is survived by his wife Arlene Parson; son James E. Parson Jr. (Erin); daughter Christine Parson; grandchildren Tiffany Parson Spradling (Alex),...

Variety of classes offered through Wallace State Community Education and Continuing Education

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Continuing Education and Community Education programs offered through the Career & Workforce Development office are gearing up for a full slate of classes for Spring 2020....

Irrigation tax credit for farmers

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AUBURN, Ala. – Some Alabama farmers could see a break on their taxes thanks to a new tax credit. This credit allows farmer to count certain costs associated with irrigation, including fuel conversions, equipment...

Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 15

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers and nature lovers to participate in the longest running citizen science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 the...

Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Middle and high schools finish regular season

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Tribune is catching up on recent action that closed out the “regular season” in middle and high school scholars’ bowl competition, with scores for the season’s last matches and overall...

Op-Ed: Senior citizens, thank you!

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I am thankful for faith, family and freedom! And, I am thankful for senior citizens; they’ve truly blessed my life! I’ve just always been able to connect with seniors. I guess it goes back to...

Reserve your Christmas wagon rides at the Shrine

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Christmas tradition, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is again offering free wagon rides in December.  See the tranquil grounds of the Shrine from a wagon drawn by genuine...

Obituary: Claude C. Endicott

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Claude C. Endicott, 81, of Holly Pond passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He was born Oct. 14, 1938 to Claude A. and Effie Hazel Cheek Endicott of Babson Park, Florida. Mr. Endicott served our country...

Surviving Black Friday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Retail Association (ARA) reported back in February that the 2018 November-December holiday shopping season saw $12,069,764,995.28 spent in Alabama stores. The amount was an all-time record setter, and a...

What are you thankful for this year?

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The Tribune asked people who were out and about Wednesday: What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what we heard.

‘It makes a difference in the lives of people that need help and God...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The holidays are fast approaching, and for Cullman Caring for Kids, it’s the season to work harder. The Tribune sat down with Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel and...

‘We’re just glad to help serve’

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope on Wednesday morning came together with a host of volunteers for the city’s annual community Thanksgiving meal at Good Hope High School. Local officials, including...

Happy Thanksgiving! How it became a national holiday

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Most Americans are familiar with the story of the 1621 thanksgiving feast between the  Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag people of Massachusetts, though details of the story are widely debated today. But how did...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Mortimer Jordan in Thanksgiving Tournament

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville took on Mortimer Jordan in the second semifinal game of their Thanksgiving Tournament, with the winner to take on Moody for the championship Friday. Hanceville fell behind early, 15-8 and found themselves trailing by...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos come from behind to defeat Lindsay Lane, Broncos fall to...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament came to a close Wednesday with the Fairview Aggies and the Broncos and Lady Broncos of Holly Pond taking on tournament foes. The Aggies got things started...

‘I get amazed every time I’m in there’: catching up with Victoria’s Hope

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CULLMAN, Ala. - After a successful ministry to families in need down in Dodge City, successful enough that she simply ran out of room, April Bowen German moved Victoria’s Hope (VH) to a larger...

Obituary: Brenda Hames Cooper

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Brenda Hames Cooper of Madison, Alabama passed away Nov. 26, 2019. She was born Sept. 24, 1943 to Clifton Curtis and Venetta Mae Smith Hames. Preceding her in death are her parents and three sons Joey...

Obituary: Waymond Jeffrey “Jeff” Echols

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Waymond Jeffrey “Jeff” Echols, 59, of Vinemont passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Curtis and Mava Dean Echols who preceded him in death. Jeff was a...

Obituary: Frances Scruggs Harris

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Frances Scruggs Harris of Cullman passed away Nov. 26, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Cullman to Fred and Norma Tomlinson Scruggs. Frances grew up in the Fairview community. On...

Obituary: Etna Jean Eddy Civils

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Funeral services for Etna Jean Eddy Civils, 83, of Vinemont will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Josh Sparkman officiating; interment in Rescue Cemetery in Morgan...

Obituary: Buford Ray Whisenant

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Funeral services for Buford Ray Whisenant, 68, will be Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery, Rev. Ronald Earwood officiating. Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...

Senior Spotlight: Meet Herbert Johnson

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Although Herbert Johnson now spends most of his time at home with his petite but feisty tabby cat named Wompas, he spent most of his 94 years running all over Alabama. His impressive collection...

Wallace State hosts week-long NC3 Train the Trainer welding workshop

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Welding Department recently hosted a week-long National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Train the Trainer workshop, welcoming instructors from multiple states for Lincoln Electric curriculum instruction. Wallace State...

SIZZLIN’ SENIORS: Ladies whoop up on the men in bean bag baseball

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope participated in their first “Friendsgiving” celebration Tuesday with some great food, a penny auction and a spirited double header of bean bag baseball. Similar...

Operation Iron Ruck: UA, AU veterans marching from Tuscaloosa to Auburn

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck, an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide....

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsNov. 25 domestic violence; Super...

CCSO cleans up more than 48K lbs. of litter, wins PALS Governor’s Award

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this month, the 2019 People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor’s Award for Law Enforcement went to Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office for its dedication to...

Colony passes budget before debate over facility use

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COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening passed its 2020 budget, retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year in October. The $144,000 budget includes a $1 per hour raise for...

2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class Dec. 10, 14

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in December. The classroom portion of the event will take place Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m....

Curt’s Closet gearing up for Christmas season

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CULLMAN, Ala. - There are many families in Cullman who struggle each day to provide everything their children need. The pressure of Christmas can be overwhelming when there just isn’t enough to give your...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs rout Meek in Thanksgiving Tournament; Tuesday scoring recap

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Meek Tigers in Tuesday night’s final Thanksgiving Tournament game. Hanceville jumped out to a quick 15-5 lead to start out the contest before Raiden Morgan, Kainon Moore and...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Corner in Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday was the start of the 38th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament at Lane Horton Gymnasium and the Cold Springs Eagles played their first matchup of the event against the Corner Yellow Jackets. After taking...

Obituary: William Woodrow Underwood

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William Woodrow Underwood, 79, of Holly Pond passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. He was born March 24, 1940 to James Batch and Mattie Beatrice Chappell Underwood, in Blount County. Mr. Underwood was a veteran, having...

Obituary: Colene P. Shelton

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Funeral services for Colene P. Shelton, 81, of Hanceville, Alabama are at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for friends will be prior to the funeral service...

Clergy celebrate Thanksgiving with St. Bernard Prep

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The students, faculty and staff of St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman celebrated their annual Thanksgiving service Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday week.  Thirteen clergy and personnel from the Cullman area...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 26, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No incidents or arrests...

(Updated) County engineers: John Lang resigns, Keith Creel retires

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Updated 11-26-19 at 4:10 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Engineering Department will look a little different at the start of the new year. At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission, it...

Cullman kicks off Christmas season with a bang

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sport Tourism (CPRST) on Saturday officially kicked off the Christmas season with a day full of activities downtown, enjoying good turnout despite...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats handle Belgreen 57-45 in Thanksgiving Bash

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman was on the hard wood bright and early at Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday morning to take on their first opponent in this year’s Hampton Inn Thanksgiving Bash, Belgreen. The Bearcats...

Berlin names new town clerk

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Updated 11-26-19 2:18 p.m. BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at a special-called meeting Monday night named a new town clerk. At its regular meeting last week, the council announced it was looking for...

‘It’s a whole community effort’: Brandin’ Iron in West Point holds 4th annual Thanksgiving...

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WEST POINT, Ala. - In 2018, the Brandin' Iron Steakhouse in West Point served free Thanksgiving meals to more than 850 veterans and their families; this year, General Manager Josh Speakman said he hopes...

‘The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream’ enchants sold-out crowds

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Dance program’s Allegro Dance Theatre helped usher in the holiday season this past weekend with two sold-out performances of “The Nutcracker- Clara’s Dream.” The first...

PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos topple JB Pennington, Chilton County in Thanksgiving Tournament; Monday...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Monday was the first day of the 63rd annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament and the Lady Broncos were the local highlight after rallying from a slow first half to defeat Chilton County...

Obituary: Dennis Ray Thompson

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Dennis Ray Thompson was born Dec. 30, 1946 and passed away Nov. 22, 2019 in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Obituary: Fr. Kevin Daniel McGrath

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Fr. Kevin Daniel McGrath was born June 18, 1947 in Nashville, TN and passed away Nov. 23, 2019. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m. at St. Bernard Abbey Church, where Funeral...

Obituary: Joseph Alton England

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Memorial services for Joseph Alton England, 65, of Falkville will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Robert DeForest and Seth Johnson officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...

Obituary: John Roscoe Cox

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John Roscoe Cox, 77, of Cullman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. He was born Sept. 14, 1942 to James Franklin and Lenabell Ross Cox, in Aspen, Tennessee. John was a truck driver by trade....

Obituary: Frances R. Harrington

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Funeral services for Frances R. Harrington, 86, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26...

Cullman City Council considers proposed west side arts and entertainment district

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a public hearing for Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 7 p.m. for an ordinance to establish an arts and entertainment district on Cullman’s...

Good Hope talks Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The 11th annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal will take place this Wednesday at Good Hope High School. City employees, along with volunteers from the school and community organizations, will...

Band Boosters hold annual craft show

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Booster Holiday Craft Show took place over the weekend attracting shoppers eager to get a jump on holiday gift buying. The annual craft show is the largest fundraiser...

Mississippi man killed in Cullman Co. wreck

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BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - An early morning, two-vehicle crash in the Battleground community claimed the life of a man from Corinth, Mississippi.  The wreck happened at 4:15 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 25, according to Alabama State...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 2019

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents Nov. 21 theft of...

Ivey proclaims Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation to formally declare Nov. 30, 2019 Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. This special designation by the governor is intended to celebrate...

(Update) Coroner has located next of kin for man found in Good Hope

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Updated 12-9-19 at 2:56 p.m. "The next of kin for Mr. Campbell has been located," said Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner's Office is requesting the public's assistance locating...

Obituary: Laura Faye Cook

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Mrs. Laura Faye Cook of Hanceville passed away Nov. 24, 2019 at the age of 76. She was born Jan. 2, 1943 in Cullman to Freeman and Sophie Sullins Thomas. She is preceded in death by...

Obituary: David Joseph Sandlin

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Funeral services for David Joseph Sandlin, 68, of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB, officiating; burial at Round Top Cemetery, Falkville,...

Obituary: George William Jackson

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George William Jackson, 64, of Addison entered into rest Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. George was born May 2, 1955. Complete obituary and arrangement information will be announced Monday morning.

Files from Yesteryear: 1956

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From the Files of 1956: Garden City News Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chappell and daughter, Patty Ann, of Chicago, Illinois spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Chappell and David. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bartley and...

Funny Things from Yesterday: An unexpected squeeze

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It was great to be dismissed from the Hanceville Nursing Home Sunday morning. If I had been able, I would have jumped up and clicked my heels together, but alas, that was not possible....

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Clay County

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The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each...

67-County Alabama Garden Party: Cleburne County

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The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each...

(Update) Suspect in killing of Lowndes Co. sheriff captured

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Updated 11-24-19 at 12:47 a.m. LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has canceled the Blue Alert it issued Saturday night. It says William Chase Johnson, 18, suspected in the shooting death of...

Obituary: Valerie Denise Calvert

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Valerie Denise Calvert, 52, of Hanceville, AL passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Cullman Regional. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at 2 p.mm. in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home.  Interment...

Obituary: Brenda Kay Watson

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Funeral services for Brenda Kay Watson, 74, of Hayden will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, with Reverend Vernon Alvis officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview West Cemetery...

PREP FOOTBALL: A look back at the 2019 season

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2019 high school football season has come to an end and it saw a handful of local teams make the postseason. Addison, Cold Springs, Cullman, Fairview and Good Hope earned postseason bids after...

Northbrook Baptist Church prepares to ship thousands of shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday afternoon, The Tribune paid a visit to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child (OCC) drop-off center at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman, where a team of volunteers will be...

‘We love building relationships with our patients’

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BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton Family Medicine celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. The clinic, which offers “personal, one-on-one care,” is located next to Baileyton Town Hall at 105 Fire...

Catch the Christmas spirit at Sportsman Lake Park

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland kicked off Friday evening, following weeks of preparation by Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR). This year’s attraction has added more displays and fun...

Cullman prepares for trial run of Christkindlmarkt outdoor Christmas Market

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CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . in Germany! On Friday, Cullman’s record-setting (at least in the U.S.) Weihnachtspyramide (Christmas pyramid) on the grounds of the Cullman...

PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview sweeps East Lawrence at home

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins last night at Vinemont, the Fairview Aggies went back home to take on East Lawrence and both varsity squads won their respective games. The Lady Aggies rolled...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats knock off Hanceville at home; Friday scoring recap

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting a pair of matchups at Gardendale Thursday night, Cullman returned home Friday to host the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs of Hanceville. The Lady Bearcats fell behind early against Hanceville but rallied to...

Cullman Florist’s Carla Fussell featured in The Retail Florist magazine

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist Manager Carla Fussell was recently recognized in Teleflora’s national publication, The Retail Florist. Fussell shared, “They called, and they were looking to do an article on I think entrepreneurship, because...