365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The O Happy Day Birthday Party
“Oh Mickey, you so fine.” At “The O Happy Day Birthday Party,” we’ll see ya round like a doughnut with Mickey Mouse, Georgia O’Keeffe,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1936:
Clyde Gammon, of the Logan 4-H Club, has won a trip to the National Convention in Chicago. Clyde won the trip for producing 1,020...
(Updated) Good Hope finishes first at Cullman County Cheer Competition
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Good Hope High School hosted the third annual Cullman County Cheer Competition on November 6 where Good Hope Varsity finished...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview, Cullman, Good Hope compete in Fairview Tip-Off Classic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies hosted the Tip-Off Classic Saturday and they, along with the Cullman Lady Bearcats and the Good Hope Lady...
Obituary: Evelyn Davenport
Graveside service for Evelyn Davenport, 94, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Valley Springs Baptist Cemetery with Rev....
Obituary: Eldon Dewayne Calvert
Eldon Dewayne Calvert, age 84, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Eldon was born December 25, 1936 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Sarah M. Williamson
Sarah M Williamson, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Sarah was born September 11, 1930.
Sarah is survived by...
Obituary: Selma Davenport Barnett
A celebration of the life of Selma Davenport Barnett of Hanceville will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at East Side...
CCSO hosts Veterans Day, Marine Corps birthday luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office announced that approximately 100 people were in attendance at their joint celebration in honor of the...
Pet of the Week: Enjoy a movie with Polly!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Polly is a 1.75-2-year-old Shepherd mix. She...
Cullman church suffers multiple thefts
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to a statement made by Cornerstone Revival Center, the catalytic converters were cut out of their three church vehicles sometime...
Vinemont Elementary collecting items for Thanksgiving Food Drive
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Elementary Student Council Thanksgiving Food Drive is well underway until Nov. 17. The student council will be collecting food...
WES students learning business, economics with ‘Monopoly Mondays’
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s a reason Monopoly has remained a mainstay board game since the 1930s — it’s fun, challenging, and includes some valuable...
Local couple gathers Christmas toys for children in coordination with CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was honored to welcome Angelia Selvage and John Cox earlier this week to share the most...
New Extension Coordinator Dr. Kira Sims brings her skills to Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Kira Sims began her new position as the Cullman County Extension Coordinator in July following Tony Glover’s retirement. In her...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview knocks off No. 9 Russellville to advance to 1st quarterfinals since...
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Friday night was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold made the trip to Russellville to face...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s playoff run ends with 21-14 loss to Woodland
ARLEY, Ala. – After hammering R.A. Hubbard on the road last week and advancing to the second round of the state playoffs for the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope topples No. 4 Northside 35-21 to advance to quarterfinals
NORTHPORT, Ala. – After edging Central Florence at home in the opening round of the state playoffs last week, the Raiders hit the road...
Obituary: John Michael Edgemon
John Michael Edgemon, age 57, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born Wednesday September 30, 1964 in Atlanta, GA to...
Obituary: Frederick” Freddy” William Nothdurft
Frederick" Freddy" William Nothdurft, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Frederick was born March 17, 1948 in Cullman...
Obituary: Laura Lee Chumley
Funeral service for Laura Lee Chumley, age 56, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vote for increased sales tax not unanimous at South Vinemont council meeting
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved the resolution authorizing Mayor Dodson to sign a lease agreement with Girl Scouts...
WSCC ATHLETICS: At 47 years old, Dani Akridge thriving with Wallace State’s women’s cross...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cross country running is a lifelong sport.
It’s a passion that Dani Akridge and her children have shared for many years. It has also...
35th Annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Auto Show returning for Nov 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 35th Annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas Show/ Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is returning on Saturday, Nov 13.
The event is...
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day set for Nov. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Sanitation Department has announced that they will be hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on...
Obituary: Wanda LaRae Davis
Funeral services for Wanda LaRae Davis, 62, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Moss Service Funeral Home....
Obituary: Rosina “Marie” Ratliff
Rosina "Marie" Ratliff, age 77, of Carthage, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Marie was born August 7, 1944 in Long Beach,...
Obituary: Jimmie Dean Carnell
Jimmie Dean Carnell, a loving sister, aunt and friend to many, went to her heavenly home on November 10, 2021, from Cullman Regional Medical...
Obituary: Shelia Thomas
Shelia Thomas, 63, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on November 10, 2021. She was born May 29, 1958 in Cullman County, Alabama, to...
Obituary: John Paul Dishman
Funeral service for John Paul Dishman, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Andrew Jackson Brown, Jr.
Andrew Jackson Brown, Jr., 47, of Cullman, passed from this life November 10, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. No services are planned at...
Obituary: Ricky L. Calvert
Graveside service with military honors for Ricky L. Calvert, 71, of Cullman will be Monday, November 15, 2021 at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats tip off season with 95-72 win over Calera
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Basketball season has arrived, and the Cullman Bearcats tipped off their season at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Thursday night against...
Cullman Regional receives Community Partner Award from UAH
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing Graduate Program has chosen Cullman Regional as the recipient of its annual Community...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug and theft related arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests late last week in regard to theft and/or drugs.
On Wednesday, Nov. 3,...
Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park opens
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced that the new Imaging Center at Hartselle Health Park is now open, providing the community new and...
Drafting the future
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of Cullman City Schools’ expanding career tech offerings, Cullman High hosts a computer-aided drafting and design technology program that...
‘American Pickers’ to film in Alabama
NEW YORK, NY. – “The American Pickers” are excited to announce their return to Alabama! The History Channel’s hit television series is making plans...
CCPS hosts Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School held their annual Veteran’s Day program on Wednesday morning, but this year came with an added twist—it...
West Point Veterans Day Program held with a packed gym in attendance
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Points’ Jim Boyd Gym was packed Wednesday morning with students excited to showcase their prepared songs and readings for...
Obituary: Richard Wayne Klein
Funeral service for Richard Wayne Klein, 56, of Vinemont will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted child rapist Wade...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock recently announced that Wade Allen Waldrop was sentenced to a maximum of 119 years in...
Cullman High School Theatre sweeps 2021 Trumbauer district competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Saturday swept the District 3 competition of the Alabama Conference of Theatre’s Walter Trumbauer High School...
Hanceville High School hosts Veteran’s Day program Wednesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – With Veteran’s Day coming up Thursday, local schools all over the county have been putting together their annual programs to honor...
Gov. Ivey awards grants to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The great outdoors is about to become even greater thanks to $2.2 million in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey for...
Cullman man arrested for sex abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center on Thursday, Nov. 4 for an outstanding warrant involving sexual...
Obituary: Jimmy Glenn Woods
Jimmy GLenn Woods, age 76, of Meridianville, Alabama passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. Jimmy was born March 15, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Roy E. Walker, Jr.
The family of Roy E. Walker, Jr., 64 of Vinemont is saddened to announce that Roy passed from this life on Sunday, November 7,...
Obituary: Shirley P. Goss
Funeral service for Shirley P. Goss, 88, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders, Aggies, Tigers ready for round 2 matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. – With one round of the state playoffs in the books, only three local teams remain in the postseason hunt, and they...
Corey Freeman announces candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Corey Freeman recently announced candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4.
Freeman began serving the public at 14 years old. His first...
Desperation Church holds first Sunday service in new building
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parking lot of Desperation Church’s new building was completely full for the opening Sunday. There were even attendants directing cars...
Cullman County Schools to recognize Teachers and Staff Members of the Month
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Beginning this month, Cullman County Schools, along with America's First Federal Credit Union, is recognizing a both a Teacher and...
Cullman Lions Club calls for churches, schools and businesses to participate in Veterans Day...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nov. 11, 2021, will be the centennial of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Centennial Committee has...
Arrest made in arson case, more charges to come
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department announced Monday morning that the Cullman man suspected of setting fire to Drake Law Firm on Tuesday...
Obituary: Frankie Rae Hyatt
Frankie Rae Hyatt, 83, of Decatur, Alabama formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on November 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving...
Obituary: Mary Lois Nelson
Mary Lois Nelson, 97 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Hendrix Health Care.
Lois was born on August 23,...
Obituary: Brandon Spencer Holmes
Funeral service for Brandon Spencer Holmes, age 39, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Lewis Hamilton
Memorial service for James Lewis Hamilton, age 74, of Cullman, will be at the Church Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints on November...
Obituary: Mary Lee Kelley
Funeral service for Mary Lee Kelley, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Ardis Frances Speegle
A graveside service for Ardis Frances Speegle, 80, of Vinemont will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2021 at Bowman’s Chapel Cemetery, with...
Obituary: Paul David Schwaiger
Funeral mass for Paul David Schwaiger, 63, of Cullman will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with...
Obituary: Billy Ray Weissend (Updated)
Billy Ray Weissend Sr., 78, passed away on October 19, 2021, in Olathe, KS. His battle with injuries sustained from a recent fall showed...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team earns 2nd place at North Alabama Championship
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team put together another great showing at Saturday’s North Alabama Championship in Albertville and faced off against several...
Good Hope City Council receives Christmas donation, Attorney General opinion at Monday meeting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first regularly scheduled November meeting at City Hall Monday night and handled a light...
Arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
SPORTS COLUMN: Chaos continuing to build after week 10
Tide escapes disastrous upset. Alabama’s season almost came to an end Saturday as LSU returned to Tuscaloosa for the first time since beating the Tide behind a...
Cold Springs Elementary plans Christmas concert with K – second grade
BREMEN, Ala. - A Christmas concert has recently been announced by Cold Springs Elementary Music Department. Their K – second graders will be participating...
Online auction kicks off in advance of WSCC Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In advance of the Nov. 17 Wallace State Community College Future Foundation Luncheon, an online auction is up and running through...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball punches ticket to NJCAA Division I National Championship for 12th time...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s 13th-ranked volleyball team finished as the Gulf Atlantic District A/B Tournament runner-up on Saturday, falling to Monroe College in the championship...
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen to headline Pepsi Rock The South 2022 with biggest...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The “Biggest Party in the South” is back on August 5 and 6, 2022 – with an incredible lineup of musicians...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Skinner
Bobby Joe Skinner was born April 2, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama to Leo and R. Mae Skinner. He died at the age of 74...
Obituary: Ruth Marie Duvick Loveless
Ruth Marie Duvick Loveless, age 84, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at her home.
Mrs. Loveless was born on December 8, 1936...
Children 5-11 now eligible for reduced dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years of age in...
Wallace State students gain valuable insight during college’s Transfer Fair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Wallace State Community College hosted a Transfer Fair on Thursday, providing its students with an opportunity to discover more about four-year colleges...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Stars and Stripes Forever Birthday Party
Royal Princess Grace Kelly grew up in a charming two-and-half-story American Colonial-style house at 3901 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. This is our destination for...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900:
From the files of 1950:
Two Cullman people were seriously injured and several others received lesser injury in a highway crash on Saturday morning.
Mrs. James...
Obituary: James “Greg” Gregory Allred
Funeral service for James "Greg" Gregory Allred, age 57, of Hanceville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Daystar Church-...
Obituary: Jeff Allen Jewell
A graveside service for Jeff Allen Jewell, 67, of Bremen, Alabama will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021 at Jewell Family Cemetery in...
Obituary: Alton Wayne Barnett
Alton Wayne Barnett, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. Alton was born November 15, 1948, in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Leo Pope
Funeral services for Leo Pope of Hancevile, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Cyclones sweep Cullman County Youth Football Championship Games
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2021 Cullman County Youth Football season came to an end Saturday with a trio of championship games held at Cullman...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Eagles capture back to back 2A State Championships; Parris, Edgeworth...
MOULTON, Ala. – The AHSAA State Cross Country Championships were held at the Oakville Indian Mounds in Moulton Saturday morning and for the second...
West Point High School Veteran’s Day program set for Nov. 10
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School has announced their annual Veteran’s Day Program will be taking place on Wednesday, November 10. The...
Cullman Caring for Kids and Phillips Elite Construction create the ‘Stomp Out Hunger!’ campaign...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Phillips Elite Construction and Cullman Caring for Kids have partnered together to present the #STOMPOUTHUNGER food drive. This is a Thanksgiving...
Desperation Church holds ribbon cutting for brand new building
CULLMAN, Ala. – Desperation Church held the official ribbon cutting for their new facility Thursday, Nov 4. Desperation Church’s new building, located at 510...
Local veterans honored at Meek High School’s Veterans Day Program Thursday
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School held its Veterans Day program this Thursday in the high school gym. Principal Allan Henderson opened the event...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview pulls away to beat Fairfield 30-28 and advance to round 2
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies were at Dafford Smith Stadium hosting Fairfield in the opening round of the 5A State Playoffs Friday night and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights fall to Homewood in opening round 42-14
ARAB, Ala. -- The Arabian Knights were back home to host the Homewood Patriots Friday night in the first round of the Class 6A state...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Lauderdale County in 1st round 28-6
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. -- For the second year in a row, the Vinemont Eagles made it to the AHSAA state playoffs. Vinemont traveled to Rogersville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s season ends with 22-14 OT loss at Jackson-Olin
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back in the 6A State Playoff field for the third consecutive season Friday night and their opening...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek downs R.A. Hubbard 52-20 to earn 1st playoff win since 2003
COURTLAND, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were on the road to face R.A. Hubbard in the opening round of the 1A State Playoffs Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders score in final minute to top Central Florence 27-24
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After wrapping up another excellent regular season, the Good Hope Raiders were back on their home field Friday night to...
Obituary: Pastor William Eric “Hoss” Twilley
Funeral services for Pastor William Eric “Hoss” Twilley of Bremen, Alabama will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 7 at Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church....
Obituary: Sherri Smith Hudson
Funeral services for Sherri Smith Hudson of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Trueman Davis...
Obituary: John Theodore Schwab
A graveside service for John Theodore Schwab of Hanceville, Alabama will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville....
Obituary: Peggy Joyce McClendon
Funeral service for Peggy Joyce McClendon, age 83, of Crane Hill, Alabama, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Logan...
APLICATIONS
Cullman council recognizes local champions, considers measure to deal with deteriorated...
Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars cheerleading team was recognized for a national championship and CGCA’s first undefeated competition season. (W.C. Mann for...
