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...
Obituary: Bethany Deanne Lamar
A memorial service for Bethany Deanne Lamar, 47, of Hanceville, who passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her residence, will be 1:00 p.m.,...
Obituary: Peggy Luenett Gorham Waldrep
Peggy Luenett Gorham Waldrep, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Peggy was born October 30, 1951 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Jennifer Leigh Guthery
Jennifer Leigh Guthery passed away October 31, 2021 at her home in Cullman at the age of 51. She is survived by her son:...
Obituary: Victoria Ann Gibson
Victoria Ann Gibson, 51, of Cullman, passed from this life on November 4, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. A...
Arrests and incidents reported November 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Lady Bulldogs aiming high this season
ADDISON, Ala. -- The youthful 2020-2021 Addison Lady Bulldogs put together a pretty solid season, just missing out on the playoffs by the narrowest...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. Michael Douglas Cruitt
Michael Douglas Cruitt was born June 23, 1947 in Auburn, Alabama. He was the son of Paul Cruitt and Ann Catherine Brown. He attended...
Attorney General Steve Marshall challenges Biden’s private-employer vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a legal challenge Friday to block President Biden’s private-employer vaccine mandate. The petition for review was...
SPORTS COLUMN: College Football Playoff drama building after week 9
Big 10 Equals Big Matchups. To kick Saturday off No. 6 Michigan faced No. 6 Michigan State in what would produce a classic. Although Michigan struggled to...
Obituary: Earl Flenoy Crumpton
Earl Flenoy Crumpton, age 89, of Double Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Crumpton was born on August...
Veteran Memorial: Cpl. Ronald David Lovelady
Ronald David Lovelady was born February 4, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. He was the son of Edgar L. and Vinell Z. Lovelady. He enlisted...
Hallmark’s Annual Countdown to Christmas in full swing
STUDIO CITY, Ca. - The Hallmark Channel is widely known for its knack for pulling at heartstrings during the holiday season, and this year...
Holly Pond making big Christmas plans; community event set for Dec. 4
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening set the schedule and budget for its 2021 Christmas celebration. The event...
Arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arley Senior Center fundraiser at Community Center Friday, Nov 5
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Women’s Club will be holding a fundraiser dinner Friday, Nov. 5 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball teams sweep Volunteer State in season opener; Hope Harrell is individual...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams opened the 2021-2022 season with a convincing sweep against Volunteer State at home on Tuesday night.
The Lady Lions opened...
Hanceville company Louisiana Pacific to open employee only clinic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second largest employer in Hanceville, materials manufacturer Louisiana Pacific, opened a new employee-only health care clinic on Oct. 26. This...
Governor Kay Ivey tours Cullman Homtex facility
CULLMAN, Ala. – In November of 2020, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Homtex received $10,572,100 in Coronavirus Aid funds. Homtex Inc. has since used...
Obituary: Talmadge Clayton Little
Talmadge Clayton Little passed from this life on November 1, 2021 at the age of 74 at Huntsville Hospital STICU. A private graveside service...
Obituary: Audie Staton Cordie Mitchell, Sr.
Audie Staton Cordie Mitchell, Sr., 77, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on November 2, 2021.
He was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on December...
Obituary: Judith Ann Artist
Judith Ann Artist, 87, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Judith was born...
Obituary: Linda Sue Johns Quick (Lolly)
Linda Sue Johns Quick (Lolly) was born on August 3, 1957 in Jefferson County, Alabama to James and Barbara (Scott) Johns. She died at...
Obituary: John Fredrick Calvert
John Fredrick Calvert, age 76, of Haleyville, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1945.
A memorial service was...
Man arrested for public intoxication and night hunting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Deputies responded to the Good Hope area around 1:00 a.m. on Halloween for reports of gunshots.
Brody Austin Petix, 20,...
Arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview Town Council sets budget for Fairview Park bathroom repairs
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Town Council came to order on Monday evening to discuss the dug outs at the local ball fields and approve...
CCSO sees multiple drug-related arrests this week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests on Halloween weekend with the common factor being dangerous drugs and/or...
Pet of the Week: Take a fall stroll with Skippy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Skippy is a 6-month-old terrier mix. He...
RWC hosting job fair Thursday, Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Reliance Worldwide Corporation, based right here in Cullman, is a renowned company with over 70 years of innovation experience. RWC continuously...
Active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman Police Department, there was an active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night.
Lucas Boyd, 34, of Cullman...
Obituary: Charles Edward Hollis
Funeral service for Charles Edward Hollis, 69, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Mary Ethel Connell
Funeral services for Mary Ethel Connell of Hanceville, AL will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. Jimmie Ray Bice
Jimmie Ray Bice was born September 22, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of Clyde and Marjorie Lois (Sinyard) Bice. He enlisted...
Jury finds Stephens guilty in Cullman County Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man was found guilty on Tuesday following a one-day jury trial in the Cullman County Circuit Court for failing to...
Veterans Day Celebration to take place at Veterans Park Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Elks Lodge is hosting the 2021 Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday, Nov. 6 at Cullman Veterans Park, located at the...
Arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: 6 local teams preparing for opening round of state playoffs
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2021 regular season has come to an end and now its playoff time. Six local teams are in this year’s...
Mike Manning recognized for 42 years of service on Cullman Power Board
CULLMAN, Ala. – A retirement reception for former CEO of Cullman Power Board Mike Manning, was held at All Steak restaurant in Cullman Friday...
Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue attends Howl-o-ween in downtown Cullman (Updated)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirty Dawg Pet Spa & Rescue gathered beside the local Busy Bee Café and set up their tent to participate in...
Crocker announces district attorney campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker recently shared that he will be included on the 2022 election ballots.
“Today, I’m proud to announce that...
Obituary: Brenda Gayle Jeffers
Graveside service for Brenda Gayle Jeffers, age 61, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Ebenezer Cemetery, with...
Obituary: Walter Beinart
Walter Beinart was born on April 8, 1954. Mr. Beinart passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center.
He loved...
Obituary: Joe Mack Burleson
Joe Mack Burleson, 73, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs.
Joe was born...
APLICATIONS
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point and Good Hope drop Wednesday night matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope traveled to Jasper to take on Curry, while West Point hosted Danville in Wednesday afternoon softball action. The Lady...
