PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls to Russellville at home 41-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – With the championship for the AHSAA 5A Region 8 on the line, the Russellville Golden Tigers traveled to Fairview to take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Tuscaloosa Academy 41-22
BREMEN, Ala. – The Tuscaloosa Academy Knights traveled to face the Cold Springs Eagles Friday night and looking for their seventh win of the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope drops region finale against Oneonta 49-21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday night was Senior Night at James W. Shabel Stadium at Good Hope as the Raiders took on the Oneonta...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek routs Cherokee 69-8 to remain unbeaten
ARLEY, Ala. – After another dominant performance on the road at Vina last week, the Tigers returned home Friday night for their final regional...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville races past Fultondale 35-3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville welcomed the Wildcats of Fultondale to Ray Talley Stadium Friday, and they celebrated homecoming with a 35-3, region victory.
Hanceville forced...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab hammers Hazel Green at home 49-21
ARAB, Ala. – After collecting a massive win over Guntersville last week and securing this year’s region title, the Arabian Knights were back home...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman wraps up regular season with 31-7 win at Etowah
ETOWAH, Ala. – The Bearcats were back on the road Friday night to finish up the regular season with a non-region matchup at Etowah...
Obituary: Geraldine Scott
Funeral services for Geraldine Scott, 84, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at...
Bernard Blues and BBQ returns Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sixth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ event hosted by St. Bernard Prep School will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct....
West Point taking applications for parks and recreation director, maintenance worker
WEST POINT, Ala. -At its regular council meeting Monday, the West Point Town Council announced it is accepting applications for the open positions of...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Resident who lost home to fire asks county commission to improve communication
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting heard from Sean Buntin, a resident of County Road 222, who requested improved...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to a business in the Dodge City area in reference to a suspicious vehicle on...
Local families get safety, cyber awareness education
CULLMAN, Ala. – With 30-40 students, parents and Cullman City Schools administrators scattered throughout the Cullman High School auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Alabama...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont handles Asbury at home 47-0
VINEMONT, Ala. – After downing Danville at home last week, the Eagles returned to their home field Thursday night to host Asbury. Like last...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Good Hope downs West Point 26-20 to win County Championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Football Championship Game was hosted at West Point High School Thursday night, but it...
Obituary: Dan Harold Henry
Funeral Service for Dan Henry, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Welcome Baptist Church; interment...
Obituary: Michael Seth Welch
Funeral Service for Michael Seth Welch, age 37, of Cullman, Alabama will be on Friday, Oct. 21,2022 at noon. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home....
Obituary: James Wallace Clark
James Wallace Clark, age 83 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at his residence.
Wallace was born on March 12, 1939, in...
Obituary: Harold Ray Lewis
Harold Ray Lewis, 62 of Haleyville, formerly of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Harold was born...
Obituary: Joe Neil Cheatham
The Funeral service for Joe Neil Cheatham, 74, of Berlin Community, will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home...
CCPS named spotlight school for literacy, reading initiatives in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) has been singled out as one of the top spotlight examples in the state of Alabama...
Halloween movie binge: A thrilling guide for the curious mind
This simple list of horror, thriller and suspense movies will help you navigate the horror and thrills in the days leading into Halloween.
The movies...
Cullman Stand Up faith event to take place Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Faith-based event, Cullman Stand Up, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon-2 p.m. Several speakers from...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs claims County Cross Country Championships, Edgeworth, Whitlow win individual...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Thursday morning and the hometown Eagles claimed...
Obituary: James Gerard Hughes
James Gerard “Jimmy” Hughes, 84, of Cullman entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on July 9,...
Obituary: Gregory Levon Sandlin
Gregory Levon Sandlin, 58, of Vinemont entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Nov. 19, 1963.
Greg loved...
Obituary: Richard Mildredge Duskin
Richard Mildredge Duskin, age 67, of Holly Pond passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1955,...
Obituary: Frances Ann Wright
Funeral service for Frances Ann Wright, age 67, of Hayden, will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Effie
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Effie!
Effie is a...
3 CATA Cosmetology students to participate in prestigious tradeshow
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) have been chosen to display their creative crafts in hair design, hair...
Mud Creek Marching Festival returns this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School will host the 31st annual Mud Creek Marching Festival Saturday, Oct. 22, when over 30 high school bands...
CCBOE approves out-of-state field trips
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board (CCBOE) on Thursday, Oct. 13, approved three out-of-state field trips for eager students. Third graders from...
Ivey hosts 2nd annual Made in Alabama Showcase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, hosted the second annual Made in Alabama Showcase to recognize...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison, Meek, Arab advance at North Regional, Lady Raiders fall to New...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Several local squads will be in Huntsville this week competing in this year’s North Regional at the Von Braun Center and...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s my addiction’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every October, the green glow coming from the corner of Seventh Avenue and Sixth Street Southeast in Cullman’s historic district can...
‘Rely on God for absolutely everything’: Good Hope’s Lexi Doss excited for junior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here, and Good Hope junior Lexi Doss is excited to get back to work...
‘This is cool stuff!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Giving visitors a glimpse into 1930s and 40s farm life, Peinhardt Living History Farm opened its gates Saturday and Sunday for...
Obituary: Herbert Ray Heitmueller
Herbert Ray Heitmueller, age 82, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. He was born Oct. 12, 1940, in Vinemont Alabama...
Obituary: Leon Baty
Leon Baty of Arkadelphia entered Heaven’s Gates singing praises to the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. He was born on June 13, 1934,...
Obituary: Erskine Lewis McKinney
Erskine Lewis McKinney, age 88 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center.
Erskine was born on Aug. 19, 1934,...
Obituary: Barbara Lou Kimbrell
Barbara Lou Kimbrell, age 70 of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Barbara was born on April 6,...
Obituary: Billy Joe Philyaw
Memorial service for Billy Joe Philyaw, 46, of Cullman will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21st, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Claudie Wayne Jetton
Funeral service for Rev. Claudie Wayne Jetton, 83, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Friday, Oct. 21st, 2022, at Corinth First Congregational Methodist...
Cullman Regional main lobby entrance closed beginning Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. -Cullman Regional’s main lobby entrance will be closed for construction beginning Monday, Oct. 24. Patients and visitors are asked to use the...
Alabama 4-H ambassadors launch 4-H camp endowment campaign
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama 4-H programs are providing life-changing opportunities for Alabama youth. In addition to local in-school and after-school programs, 4-H members...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘I want to be a better player, not for me, but for the team’:...
VINMEONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took a huge step in the right direction last season, finishing with 10 wins. They finished as...
Greens and Beans Bluegrass Festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) hosted its first Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, with featured musicians...
Obituary: Joan Margaret Clark
Joan Margaret Clark, age 80 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at her residence in Haleyville.
Joan was born on August 21,...
Obituary: Carl Courtney Jr.
Carl Courtney Jr., 83, passed away on Oct. 12, 2022, at his home in Hanceville, Alabama. Carl was born on March 8, 1939, in...
Obituary: Joel Brent Martin
Funeral service for Joel Brent Martin, 53, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 2022, at Temple Baptist Church, Pastor Malcolm...
Wallace State awarded $1.1M grant for EV education
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in Hanceville is the recipient of a $1,169,958 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The...
Cullman man on his way to care for stray cat receives free car from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The book of Matthew is often cited from the pulpit on Sunday mornings, reminding followers of God to care for one...
Cullman City Schools sees highest ACAP test scores growth in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Year-to-year, test scores in Cullman City Schools saw the highest growth percentage of any school system in the state of Alabama...
Hanceville festival spotlights downtown
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Under a clear sky and with fall perfect temperatures, Hanceville welcomed people from near and far to the 12th annual Mud...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Throw some bags for Holly Pond baseball
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Holly Pond Baseball Cornhole Tournament, hosted by the Cullman County Cornhole Club, will be held Saturday, Oct. 22,...
52 ODES TO JOY: RADIATE S.U.N.S. JOY
RADIATE S.U.N.S. JOY to add more sunny happiness and warm contentment to your world and to others. American literary legend, Edith Wharton, glowed with...
Obituary: Tony Moore
Tony Moore, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Tony is survived by his mother: Nancy Moore; his brothers: Kenny...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap, playoffs set to begin Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The final week of the 2022 Cullman County Youth Football regular season is now complete and there were several huge games...
Cullman’s Justin Dyar and team win big at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Justin Dyar and his team received multiple awards at Lake Homes Realty’s ninth annual National Agent Summit for their exceptional achievements...
‘Spiders Aren’t Scary’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex on Friday hosted a no-so-creepy-crawly Little Farmers program. Called “Spiders Aren’t Scary,” the event saw preschoolers ages...
ACES: Flash drought- conquering a dry domain
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall has brought a wave of aridity to Alabama along with its pleasant temperatures. In the new climate, homeowners around...
Hanceville City Council honors local historian Norman Boone
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday honored local historian and Hanceville High School class of 1969’s Norman Boone. Boone single-handedly uploaded...
Wreaths Across America expands FREE TEACH program curriculum for educators
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine - This year’s theme for Wreaths Across America (WAA) is “Find a Way to Serve.” In keeping with this, the organization...
Obituary: Michael Scott Pendley
Michael Scott Pendley, age 58 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at his residence.
Scott was born on June 12, 1964, in...
Obituary: Ruby Gail Nickelson
Funeral service for Ruby Gail Nickelson, 77, of Vinemont will be at 12 noon, Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
AL Children’s Health Insurance Program celebrates silver anniversary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) Program is celebrating 25 years of serving Alabama children and teens with high quality, low-cost health...
‘A blessing’: Colony receives $400K grant for road improvements
COLONY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has awarded nearly $19.3 million to provide improvements in 49 Alabama towns, cities and...
October teacher, staff member of the month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First (AmFirst) Federal Credit Union recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month’s honorees were...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...
Paws for Mental Health coming Saturday, Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – WellStone invites the community, including canine companions, to Paws for Mental Health at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2-4 p.m....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to defeat Greene County 30-26
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles returned home for senior night Friday night, and they celebrated the occasion with a 30-26 win over...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 20-7 win at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. – Addison traveled about 30 minutes up the road to Falkville to play the 2A Blue Devils in a late season out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Danville at home 48-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted the Danville Hawks in a huge region matchup that had huge real playoff implications Friday and the Eagles played...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to East Limestone at home 35-20
WEST POINT, Ala. – The East Limestone Indians came into West Point looking for a win Friday night and despite the Warriors building an...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek mauls Vina 54-0 to improve to 8-0
VINA, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Vina and they proved once...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope earns 5th straight playoff berth with 40-7 win over Fultondale
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After picking up a big win on the road last week against Ashville, the Good Hope Raiders looked to get...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s final drive falls just short in 23-16 loss at Muscle Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – After collecting a region win over Columbia at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab tops Guntersville 34-20 for 1st win over Wildcats since 2012
ARAB, Ala. – After hammering Boaz on the road last week, the Arabian Knights returned home for a massive regional matchup with the Guntersville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Frost sets new county rushing record in 51-30 win at Lawrence...
MOULTON, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Lawrence County and it was another...
Obituary: Christopher Bruce Peak
Memorial service for Christopher Bruce Peak, 39, of Athens will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev....
Obituary: Jerry Freddie Scott
The funeral service for Jerry Freddie Scott, 76, of Cullman will be 12 noon, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. ...
Obituary: Rebecca Feltman Smith
Rebecca Feltman Smith, 66 of Hartselle, entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital surrounded by her family.
Rebecca was born on...
Obituary: Felix Hadley
Felix Hadley, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.
Felix is survived by his sister: Foyce Gregory; his daughters: Crystal...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont council approves tax abatement for The Shaddix Company
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved a 10-year, $485,000 tax abatement for The Shaddix Company for the construction of a...
Fall festivals and Halloween events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Autumn is a beloved season to many in Cullman with summer heat bidding adieu, mosquito population dwindling and fall festivals and...
Coffee for a cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathryn Neese, owner of Scooter’s Coffee in Cullman, has found a way for her business to give back to local causes...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond knocks off Cold Springs to win 2A, Area 12 title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted this year’s Class 2A, Area 12 Tournament Thursday night and the Lady Broncos knocked off the Cleveland Lady Panthers...
Obituary: Shirley Ann BeShears
A celebration of life will be held for Shirley Ann BeShears at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Bonnie Marie O’Conner
Bonnie Marie O’Connor, 72 of Bremen, passed away Oct. 12, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born March 2, 1950. She...
Obituary: John Allen Sandlin
John Allen Sandlin, 90, of Cold Springs, Alabama passed away at South Hampton Nursing and Rehab in Owens Cross Roads on Oct. 11, 2022.
Funeral...
Digital Awareness event scheduled for Cullman City Schools families
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools will host a Digital Awareness Seminar for city school district parents, students and community members on Tuesday, Oct....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to win 4A, Area 12 Tournament
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After capturing the Cullman County Championship a week ago, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back on their home floor...
Gadsden man killed in single-vehicle crash
DECATUR, Ala. - A Gadsden man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Oct. 12, at approximately 11:19 p.m. near Battleground.
Alabama State Troopers said...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams tipping off sub-regionals tonight
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Sub-regionals are here and several local teams are looking to keep their
respective seasons alive. Everyone is in "win or go home" mode from
now...
