Wallace State Women’s Basketball ranked No. 15 in NJCAA DI Preseason Poll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State women’s basketball program will open the 2025-26 season nationally recognized, earning the No. 15 spot in the NJCAA...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions collect dominant wins over Lurleen B. Wallace, Bishop State
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State flag football delivered another dominant performance on Sunday, rolling to a 54-0 conference win over Lurleen B. Wallace at 17...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 22nd, 20th consecutive county titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were held in Fairview on Tuesday, and it was a familiar sight when the...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Cassels
Memorial service for Margaret Ann Cassels, 88, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State hosting Lion Fest Oct. 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College invites prospective students and their families to Lion Fest, an open house event scheduled for Saturday, Oct....
Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat, Hanceville Fall Frenzy happening this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival (FOTF) will host a citywide Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat event this Sunday, Oct. 26, from...
WSCC Chief of Police Shane Drake wins 2025 ACCS Chancellor’s Award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – “It is with great excitement that we report Wallace State Chief of Police Shane Drake has been announced as a winner...
Obituary: Alton “Bo” Bland
A graveside service for Alton “Bo” Bland, 89, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m., Saturday October 25th at Hopewell Cemetery. Dr. David McGowin will...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: Batteries not needed
The words “Batteries not included” are found on many of the things we purchase these days. If we had to buy enough batteries at...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2025 youth football regular season is now over, and there were some huge games that went on around the local...
COLUMN: The perfect regift
At first glance, it wasn’t much of a gift, just a cheap pocket knife made of flimsy metal and plastic. It probably came from...
Time to listen for the call of fall at Alabama State Parks
When I think about fall in Alabama, I do not just think about the cooler mornings or the changing leaves. I think about the...
AARP Alabama urges Medicare beneficiaries to review Coverage during Open Enrollment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - AARP Alabama reminds Medicare beneficiaries that Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. This is the...
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 18, 1945
From the files of Oct. 18, 1945
Mt. Pisgah News
Mrs. Wanda Adams and Sandra visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wheeler Sunday.
Cpl. Doris M. Jackson returned...
Bremen man sentenced to 30 years in beating death of Ronnie Patrick
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chandler Reece Knowles, 32, of Bremen, this week was sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter in the March 26,...
Obituary: James J. Earl
James J. Earl, 80, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Friday evening, October 17th, 2025. Mr. Earl was born on November 14, 1944,...
CCSO hosting free Public Safety & Awareness Training Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free Public Safety & Awareness Training “in response to the recent surge in...
Agriplex expansion moving closer to completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is moving closer to the completion of its new Community Hub, which it began raising funds for...
Possible severe weather threat beginning late tonight
A line of thunderstorms will enter the western portions of the state between 12 am and 3 am, move eastward throughout the morning hours,...
6th annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman set for Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The sixth annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dance workshop and social will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-4...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek routs Cherokee on the road 54-6
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Meek made the trip to Cherokee for a region game against the Indians Friday night, and the Tigers dominated this one...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs loses nailbiter at Southeastern, 13-8
REMLAP, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a big region game at Southeastern Friday night, and points were hard to come by...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope holds on to top Fayette County 24-22
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After dropping their first game of the season at Hamilton last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s win streak ends with 40-14 loss to Oakman
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted Oakman for senior night on Friday and after pulling off a great win at Gordo last week, it was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with 37-13 win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home for a region battle against Decatur Friday night and after a slow three quarters offensively,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 3 Fyffe, 54-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for a region battle against third-ranked Fyffe Friday night and the Red Devils gave the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Winfield at home 48-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville was back home to host a region matchup against Winfield Friday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview survives with 41-39 win at Sardis
BOAZ, Ala. – Fairview made the trip over to Sardis for a non-region matchup Friday night and the Lions gave the Aggies all they...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region game at Russellville 42-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road for a region matchup at Russellville Friday night, and the Warriors had their hands full with...
Obituary: Jessy James Hooper
Jessy James Hooper, age 29, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Jessy was born on May 30, 1996, in Birmingham to...
Obituary: Lawrence Albert Brown
Lawrence Albert Brown, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Lawrence was born in Cullman on May 27, 1935, to...
Obituary: Rhonda Charlene Malin
Funeral services for Rhonda Charlene Malin, 72, of Logan will be at 2 p.m., Monday October 20, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State secures ACCC regular season title with back-to-back wins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State men’s soccer team closed out conference play in dominant fashion, earning a pair of convincing victories to clinch...
Pet of the Week: Big-hearted Teague
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Teague, a truly special soul wrapped in a handsome German Shepherd exterior. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
At...
Cullman Chamber hosting 3rd annual Cookie Crawl during Christmas Open House weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont downs Holly Pond 3-1 to claim area title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School on Thursday and the day got off...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Cullman rallies to defeat Decatur 18-14, wins TVFL Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School was once again hosting the Tennessee Valley Football League’s eighth grade championship game on Mark Britton Field at...
Local man dies following shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man has died following a shooting that happened in the Simcoe area on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Cullman County Coroner...
Obituary: Charlotte Miller
Funeral Service for Charlotte Miller, age 79 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jack L. Smith
A memorial service for Jack L. Smith, 91, of Cullman will be November 4th, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Gold Ridge Community Center.
Mr....
Obituary: James “Jim” Ruddle Smith
Funeral service for James Ruddle “Jim” Smith, 86, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 17th, 2025, at Jones Chapel First Baptist...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CMS among just 5 Alabama schools to reach i-Ready learning stretch goals
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Middle School reached an achievement only five other schools in Alabama could claim this year, hitting stretch goals on i-Ready...
Vinemont Town Council approves franchise transfer, Vinemont Sports Complex improvements
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, addressing several new business items and upcoming...
Cullman City Council bids farewell to Johnny Cook
Council adopts transportation plans and pay incentives for fire and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday said goodbye to longtime Councilman...
Local youth fare well at fall sheep show
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Fourth Overall Champion Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 11, in...
Taste of Cullman Grown Food Show benefits The Link
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Culinary Arts and Horticulture departments and North Alabama Agriplex hosted the annual Taste of Cullman Grown...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Viva Lee Bates-Johnson
Viva Lee Bates-Johnson age 95 of Cullman, Alabama passed away October 13, 2025. She was born March 9th, 1930.
Viva is preceded in death by...
Obituary: William Warren Agee
Memorial Service for William Warren (Bill) Agee will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Delbert Freeman, Rev. Scotty Letson...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State impresses in deep Charlotte field
Wallace State Cross Country Impresses in Deep Charlotte Field
Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Charlotte, N.C., for the Royals Cross...
Good Hope council approves change order for community center lighting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and in addition to...
Homeschool students enjoy fall book reading
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Local Branch Bookstore employee and reading enthusiast Samantha Sprouse recently hosted a fall book reading and coordinating craft day at Randall...
Reward for local woman missing since 2009 increases to $20K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local woman Tabitha Lynn Franklin has been missing since Aug. 13, 2009. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Tuesday, Oct....
Obituary: Susan Reeves Quick
Funeral services for Susan Reeves Quick, 69, 0f Cullman will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran...
Obituary: Michael Preston McClellan
Funeral Service for Michael Preston McClellan, age 27 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Glenda Ann McElroy
Funeral Service for Glenda Ann McElroy, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Niki Lewis Carter
Niki Lewis Carter passed away on October 11th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 29th, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tinsel & Timber Auction to kick off Christmas season in support of First Source...
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source For Women will host its annual Tinsel & Timber Live and Silent Auction on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-8...
Little ghouls, big smiles: Family Halloween events filling Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. — Fall is here and the candy trail is calling. From trunk or treats to fall festivals, families across Cullman County have plenty...
Local youth fare well at fall goat show
Junior Premier Exhibitor winners in the Youth Goat Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 4, in Montgomery were, from left, Walton Epperson of...
Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park happening all month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre is putting on Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park every Sunday in October. Families looking for a unique way...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame to induct new class Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame will induct a new class on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at The Loft...
Wallace State remains unbeaten with doubleheader sweep over Snead State
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football kept its perfect season alive on Sunday at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, picking up a pair of hard-fought...
AHSAA Director of Communications Ron Ingram announces retirement
MONTGOMERY — Former AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese received a phone call from Ron Ingram on the night before his introductory press conference.
Savarese’s decision...
Obituary: Richard Monroe Holcombe
Richard Monroe Holcombe, 82, of Cullman passed away Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at his residence. A memorial service will be announced at a later...
Cam Newton recalls ‘magical’ 2010 Auburn season
AUBURN, Ala. – Five years before he mesmerized fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Cam Newton attended his first Auburn football game.
“It was a home game, and it was...
Falling for Florals: How to create a fall landscape
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Every autumn, front porches and flower beds fill up with stunning fall florals that showcase the stunning colors of the...
Troy stuns Texas State in SBC sendoff; rallies from down 21
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Tucker Kilcrease threw five touchdown passes, including a 6-yard strike to DJ Epps in overtime, as Troy rallied from 21 and 28-point first quarter deficits...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Pickleball and Peril’ by Magnolia Murdersworth
“Pickleball and Peril” is the fifth novel in a cozy murder series, The Senior Snoop Society Mysteries. Three retired women in their 70s find...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Beef Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, Oct. 8, signed a proclamation declaring October as “Beef Month” in the city of Cullman....
Cullman County Youth Football week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County youth football playoffs begin in two weeks, and week eight featured some huge games around the local area...
Cullman County man killed in early morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County man was killed in an early morning vehicle crash. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Michael P....
Dodge City Council talks S&S break-in, finances, events
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Council at its Oct. 9, meeting heard updates from local law enforcement, discussed recent expenditures and approve...
COLUMN: Measure twice, cut once
Last week, I was reminded of the old wood-workers’ idiom that says, “Measure twice, cut once.” I remembered the advice immediately after I demonstrated...
VFW and Auxiliary hosting pumpkin carving party Oct. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Auxiliary will host their third annual pumpkin carving party event on Thursday, Oct....
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 11, 1934
From the files of Oct. 11, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Roy Ward spent Thursday in Birmingham.
Best Quality Shoe Repairing at reasonable prices. Cullman Shoe Hospital. adv.
Lewis...
Obituary: William Edward Wall, Jr.
Mr. William Edward Wall, Jr., 84, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife of 61 years, and...
Cullman County EMA hosting 2-day grant-writing workshop Oct. 16-17
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in coordination with Grant Writing USA, is hosting a two-day grant management workshop for...
Chamber luncheon spotlights public safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center on Friday held its monthly community luncheon. The October event, which took...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Addison hammers Meek 61-22
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their longtime rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night and they just so happen to be in the same region. Addison...
Little Pink Dress brings in $88K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its wildly popular Little Pink Dress benefit Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, at Stone Bridge...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Midfield 56-20
MIDFIELD, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a region matchup at Midfield Friday night and after a strong start in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont topples No. 3 Gordo on the road, 22-19
GORDO, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Gordo to take on the third-ranked Green Wave in a battle of undefeated teams in the region Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 5 Good Hope drops region showdown at No. 10 Hamilton, 28-21
HAMILTON, Ala. – Good Hope was back on the road for another big region game between a pair of ranked teams at Hamilton Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point picks up 14-6 win over East Limestone
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home to take on the East Limestone Friday night in a region matchup. It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman cruises past Columbia 39-0
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Milton Frank Stadium in Huntsville for a region matchup against Columbia Friday night and the ‘Cats had little...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview earns 28-9 win at No. 10 Priceville
DECATUR, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Priceville for a ranked, region battle with the Bulldogs Friday night, and they returned home with...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Obituary: Judy Carol Glanders
Judy Carol Glanders was born on April 9, 1954, to Paul and Louise Ergle in Elkhart Indiana. Judy was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Patsy Gaynell Narrell
A Celebration of Life for Patsy Gaynell Narrell "Maw Maw", age 86 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Sandra Sue Burden
Funeral service for Sandra Sue Burden, 69, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 13th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in...
Pet of the Week: Sam, with a heart full of sunshine
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s something special about Sam, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. At just a year old, this Golden Retriever mix...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions dominate doubleheader with Northwest Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football left no doubt on Wednesday afternoon, dominating from start to finish in a pair of conference matchups...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-grade students, programs to remain at East, West for remainder of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, announced that sixth-grade students and programs will remain at East and West Elementary...
Cullman’s Sosa to compete for Miss UA Title tonight
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Thirteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa Oct. 10 at...
APLICATIONS
Holly Pond boasts clean financial audit
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening approved a clean financial audit report for the year 2020 (The 2021...
