AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Burks’ walk-off sends West Point to Area Championship Game, Area Tournament...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday night to host this year’s 5A, Area...
Holly Pond Council talks town deputy, community events
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Daniel Cummings, who updated the council...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A home gardener’s guide to corn
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As many home gardeners know, there are many varieties of corn to choose from. Essentially there is sweet corn and...
CCSO makes multiple arrests involving methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple arrests over the weekend with several involving methamphetamine-related charges.
On Wednesday, April 27 Joshua Dustin...
The Alabama Republican Assembly announces endorsement of Cullman County District Attorney candidate Champ Crocker
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was announced on Saturday that local attorney and Cullman County District Attorney Republican candidate Champ Crocker has garnered the endorsement...
Senior Outreach Organization performs Heehaw Show at Hanceville Civic Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization performed their Heehaw Show at the Hanceville Civic Center on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The cast, directed...
Cullman inmate arrested after failure to comply with court order
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A Blountsville man is back in custody at the Cullman County Detention Center after failing to comply with a court order.
Adam...
Obituary: Lagan Erris McNamara
Lagan Erris McNamara, age 48, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born April 25, 1974, in...
Obituary: Drucilla Johns Wilson
Drucilla Johns Wilson, age 88, of Blountsville, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at her home. She was born in Blountsville, Alabama on...
Jesse Wiggins wins Qualifying Round A at MLF Bass Pro Tour Bass Boat Technologies...
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 2, 2022) – It was a dramatic finish on the SCORETRACKER® Monday afternoon, as several pros battled it out for the automatic berth to...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Hill’s walk-off leads Holly Pond past Susan Moore 5-3 in extra...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 13 Tournament kicked off at Holly Pond High School Monday afternoon and the top-seeded Lady Broncos...
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Ivey announces two additional mental health crisis centers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the funding of two additional Mental Health Crisis Centers, further expanding the Alabama Crisis System...
New baby and children’s boutique Willow Dean + Co. open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother and daughter team Kristie Moss and Lauren Easterwood recently opened Willow Dean + Co., a new baby and children’s boutique...
Obituary: Janett Jane Twilley
Janett Jane Twilley, 79 of Double Springs, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on November 2, 1942 in...
Obituary: Lois Jean Graves Ellard
Lois Jean Graves Ellard passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born January 21, 1927, in Blountville, Alabama,...
Country music community mourns the loss of Naomi Judd
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd.
Hailing...
Relay for Life hosts Party at the Park to celebrate, remember & fight back
CULLMAN, Ala. – Depot Park was packed Saturday afternoon with locals coming out to show their support for cancer survivors, to remember the ones...
52 ODES TO JOY: FLANEUR JOY
ODE TO WANDERLUST
I long to walk there, maybe there and then there.
More joy-filled I’ll return, you may surely trust.
In my...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930
From the files of 1900:
The population of Cullman County is now 17,849.
Uncle Sam Cole, who is very ill at his Holly Pond home, has...
Obituary: William George Lanningham, Sr.
Funeral service for William George Lanningham, Sr., age 78 of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Vickie M. Faulkner
Vickie M. Faulkner, 71, of Falkville passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her residence.
She was born January 11, 1951 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Anthony Lynn “Tony” Taylor
Anthony Lynn “Tony” Taylor, 61, of Cullman passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1960....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats drop game 3 against Chelsea 7-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats climbed back and won their second game against Chelsea Friday night to force a game three Saturday but unfortunately...
Berlin Farmers Market to open for its third season May 21
BERLIN, Ala. - Growing into its third season, the Berlin Farmers Market will have its season opening day on Saturday, May 21 with a...
Vinemont High School Contemporary Music Ensemble performs at Karma’s Coffeehouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Contemporary Music Ensemble held a free performance for the community at Karma’s Coffee House on Thursday afternoon.
With a...
Something to celebrate
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Relay for Life of Cullman County Survivors Breakfast was held Wednesday morning at Cullman Church of Christ. The indestructible...
Finding a place for autistic people in Autism Acceptance Month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Many autistic people find they have a difficult time during Autism Awareness Month which was recently been changed last year to...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits Friday matchups with Chelsea, game 3 set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host the second round of the state playoffs...
Obituary: William Heath Humphreys
Funeral service for William Heath Humphreys, age 44, of Baileyton, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nancy Ray Harden
Nancy Ray Harden, age 64, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born March 29, 1958, to...
Obituary: Nellene Wade
Nellene Wade, age 86, of Double Springs, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born May 2, 1935 to...
Obituary: Stanley “Stan” Talmadge Mann
Funeral service for Stanley "Stan" Talmadge Mann, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Wallace State breaks ground on Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon marking the official beginning of the new Winston County Community Learning...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Federal student loan repayment pause extended through August 2022
WASHINGTON D.C. - Earlier this month, the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Education announced they were extending the current pause of federal student...
Hanceville man arrested for sexual abuse
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hanceville area on Friday, April 22.
The search...
New arts and crafts store Warehouse 25 open in Warehouse District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Warehouse 25, a new arts and crafts shop, has been open in the Warehouse District since February, but held their grand...
The Heehaw Show is coming to Hanceville Civic Center April 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Senior Outreach Organization will be presenting their Heehaw Show on Saturday April 30 at the Hanceville Civic Center at 2:00...
Obituary: David Dewayne Baldwin
David Dewayne Baldwin, 56, of Double Springs, passed away April 27, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was born August 12, 1965...
Obituary: Nettie Ruth Hyde
Nettie Ruth Hyde, age 85, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Terrace Manor Nursing Home in Russellville.
She was born on...
Obituary: Cynthia Louise Parker
A graveside service for Cynthia Louise Parker of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Pastor Brandon...
Obituary: Robert Walker Cowart
Robert Walker Cowart, 87, of Brecksville, OH; formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday April 24, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman collects 12-2 senior night win over Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats had won four straight games coming into Thursday night’s matchup with Holly Pond and Cullman extended its winning...
Cutter Green, Halle McCrory named Wallace State’s All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wallace State students Cutter Green and Halle McCrory are the college’s 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars.
Green and McCrory were recognized recently...
Arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCBOE breaks ground on new gym at Cold Springs High School
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education approved the construction of a new gymnasium on the campus of Cold Springs High School...
United Way of Cullman County announces new executive director
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is pleased to announce their new executive director. The United Way Board of Cullman County has...
Cullman County Commission approves Free Dump Day during the entire month of May
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission held an emergency called meeting on Wednesday morning, which agenda included the approval of a resolution to...
U.S. News and World Report shows CHS ranks in the top 25 schools in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The nation’s secondary schools received their annual report cards from U.S. News and World Report this week and several Cullman area...
Cullman Community Theatre welcomes new members at Little House at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) met at the Little House at Art Park Monday night to inform the community about what...
CPD makes two arrests following Flock System alert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department made two arrests last week after officers were notified by the Flock System about a vehicle’s license...
Obituary: Jennifer Ann Turner
Funeral service for Jennifer Ann Turner, 49, of Cullman will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Community Chapel at Jones...
Obituary: Hilda Jacqueline Smith
Funeral service for Hilda Jacqueline Smith, 91, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family...
Obituary: Frankie Edward Brannon
Frankie Edward Brannon, 72 of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on April 26 , 2022 at Family Hospice Care, Huntsville, Alabama. Frankie was born...
Obituary: Lori Doreen Robb
Lori Doreen Robb, 65, of Vinemont, passed from this life on April 25, 2022 at her residence. A private memorial service in celebration of her...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders roll past Oak Grove 8-4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Lady Raiders returned to Greg Owen Field Wednesday night to host Oak Grove and they racked up 14 hits...
Arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CHS school paper a ‘Hilight’ for journalism education for almost a century
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a wider landscape where understanding media literacy has arguably never been more important, Cullman High School’s decades-old student-run newspaper remains...
Bremen man arrested on out-of-state cold case murder
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was recently involved in a cold case arrest from Essex County, Massachusetts.
On Tuesday, April 26,...
Pet of the Week: Spring into springtime with Sambo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sambo!
According to Ruttkay, Sambo is...
2nd Annual Doggy Pawgeant taking place at Strawberry Festival May 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Doggy Pawgeant is one of the many events to take place the day of the Strawberry Festival, with...
The Link of Cullman County is one of 200 finalists for $25,000 State Farm...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has recently applied to the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program which annually awards 40 finalists out...
Obituary: Scotty Delano Cole
Scotty Delano Cole, 82 of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Huntsville.
Scotty was born on March 25, 1940, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Ernie Clifton Bice Jr.
A memorial service for Ernie Clifton Bice Jr. of Blountsville will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Duck River Cemetery in the...
Obituary: Betty Jean Downey
Betty Jean Downey, age 80, of Lynn, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center.
She was born on March 3,...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism unveils final design for city skatepark
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism unveiled the highly-anticipated designs and final plans for the upcoming...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats ready for round 2 rematch with Chelsea
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the 20th consecutive season, the Cullman Bearcats are preparing for the second round of the state playoffs and their series...
Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Rodgers signs with Tennessee Southern
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School’s library was full of friends, family, teammates and coaches Tuesday morning to celebrate another Warrior standout’s...
Curt’s Closet prepares for their upcoming fundraising event ‘Clothed in Cullman’ in May
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman non-profit Curt’s Closet will be hosting its annual luncheon and silent auction fundraiser, Clothed in Cullman, on Saturday, May 7...
Hanceville’s youngest anglers gather at Veterans Park for Kids Fish-O-Rama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Veterans Park in Hanceville hosted day two of its annual community fishing event on Saturday, this time hosting the Kids Fish-O-Rama....
Good Hope’s Allie Sartin awarded inaugural City of Good Hope Endowed Scholarship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its final April meeting Monday night and before reading a pair of ordinances and appointing...
Sound Mind TMS offers Cullman new solutions in mental health treatment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman native and familiar face Dr. Robert Smith opened Sound Mind TMS Therapy Clinic, located at 1809 Dahlke Dr. and adjacent...
Cullman City Council welcomes state basketball champion Bearcats, approves funding agreement for industrial park...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening welcomed the Cullman High School Bearcats basketball team, recent Alabama 6A state champions, pausing...
Obituary: Timothy Scott Naler
Memorial service for Timothy Scott Naler, age 63, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Angela Faye McConnell
Angela Faye McConnell, age 42, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. Angela was born August 18, 1979 to Shelia Sandifer...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s tennis wins 4th straight ACCC Tournament title; Women’s tennis finishes ACCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s men’s tennis program is the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion for the fourth consecutive season.
The Lions swept through the ACCC...
Wallace State’s Applied Technologies has more than 100 individuals sign during NC3 National CTE...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division recently welcomed a record number of participants to its National Coalition of Certifications Centers...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Spring Under the Stars’ concert Tuesday at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program is set to entertain al fresco when it presents Spring Under the Stars...
Obituary: Hazel Ester Haynes
Graveside service for Hazel Ester Haynes, age 95, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Good Hope Cemetery...
Learn to be a picnic pro
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Sunshine, the perfect spot in the grass and delicious food are the beginnings of an ideal picnic.
Yesterday, April 23, was...
Roads and parking areas at Lake Guntersville State Park paved with longer-lasting asphalt made...
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Officials with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management on Tuesday showed...
52 ODES TO JOY: BLOOMIN’ JOY
ODE TO BLOOMING
Stealthily, they commanded the hill,
Though no cannons nor bombs were booming.
No movement detected, all seemed deadly still.
Then,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
John Wesley Shear, five-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Shear underwent serious surgery on Monday.
Herman Plunkett has been elected president of the West...
Obituary: Richard Cooper
Richard Cooper, age 61, of Hanceville passed away on April 22, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1961...
Obituary: Jimmie Alexander Wallace
Jimmie Alexander Wallace, age 74, of Crane Hill formerly of Hueytown passed away on April 21, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Warriors punch ticket to postseason with 2-0 win over Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back on the field Saturday afternoon for a rematch with Brewer and after falling...
Veterans Park in Hanceville hosts Senior Fish-O-Rama event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s Seniors Fish-O-Rama was held Friday at Veterans Park under a bright blue Alabama sky. With registration underway...
Cullman County Home Builders Association raises money for local student scholarship fund
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday afternoon, the Cullman County Home Builders Association hosted a fundraiser benefiting their scholarship fund for local county students. Serving...
Hanceville High School Math Team are Division III State Champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second round of the state math tournament took place on Saturday, April 9 on UNA’s campus. Hanceville High’s math team...
Hank’s Sports Bar officially opens at Rumors Deli location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s newest watering hole, Hank’s Sports Bar, located in the Rumors Deli location, is officially open for business after holding a...
Obituary: Mary Lucille Wear Schlosser
Mary Lucille Wear Schlosser, “Mary Lu,” age 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.Mary Lu was first and foremost a loving mother and...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman handles Shades Valley to advance; round 1 scoring recap
IRONDALE, Ala. – It’s been a while since the last time it happened, but the Bearcats were on the road for the opening round...
Celebrating Earth Day
Earth Day, now in its 52nd year, was first observed in 1970, with an estimated 20 million people engaging in environmental festivities across the...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors, Lady Warriors drop tight matchups at Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors were back in action on the road Thursday night but unfortunately, they...
CCSO makes two separate arrests after serving warrants
CULLMAN and HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In two separate instances, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve warrants and left with two under arrest.
On...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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Morning music: “Everybody Plays the Fool”
Morning listeners! This morning's selection also has a trivia question...Anyone know whose father was the lead singer of this 1973 hit song by the...
