PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison routs Sulligent, 56-6, in round 1
Grant Rice returns a punt for a touchdown in Addison's 56-6 win over Sulligent Friday night in round one of the AHSAA playoffs. (Nick...
Firehouse Subs to open in Cullman in December; Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill...
Images courtesy of Firehouse Subs, Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill
CULLMAN - Firehouse Subs is scheduled to open at the beginning of December according...
Fun weekend events
Here are a few events going on in the Cullman area this weekend. All events are on Saturday, Nov. 10, unless otherwise noted.
Turkey Shoot...
ALEA to add digit to new driver’s license numbers beginning Dec. 1
Samples of new driver’s licenses (adult and minor)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will soon add a digit to driver’s license numbers...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Hanceville receives $25K anonymous donation for narcotics dog
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail looks through a display at Shawn Bennett, owner of Too You Nique in downtown Hanceville. The mayor, council and others...
PREP BASKETBALL: Saints and Lady Saints win over Athens Bible; JV Saints fall to...
St. Bernard's Jose Zatarain hit a pair of free throws late in the fourth quarter that helped the seal the Saint's 53-44 win over Athens...
West Elementary students honor veterans at annual assembly
Students representing five branches of the United States military participate in a flag ceremony at West Elementary’s annual Veterans Day program Thursday. Shown, left...
Sacred Heart Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar this Saturday
Tribune file photo
The annual Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 in the Family Life Center of Sacred Heart of...
COLLEGE GOLF: Wallace State golf teams wrap up successful fall seasons; Lady Lions win...
The Lady Lions Golf Team finished their fall season strong by winning the Jefferson State Invitational last week.
HANCEVILLE -- Wallace State’s men’s golf team wrapped...
PREP FOOTBALL: 3 local teams gearing up for postseason play Friday
Broncos running back Tyler Simmons runs for a big gain in Holly Pond’s 38-20 win over Vinemont on Oct. 26. (W.C. Mann for The...
(Updated) Volunteers gearing up for ‘Christmas Love’
Updated 11-12-18 12:16 p.m.
Editor's Note: This year’s Christmas Love program already has a full list of children and families and is taking no more...
Fairview’s Col. Fallin completes Appalachian Trail, raises almost $17K for children of fallen warriors
Col. Donald Fallin atop Mt. Katahdin, Maine, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin)
FT. BRAGG, N.C. - In the...
Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo Saturday at the Agriplex
The Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo will take place this Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex.
Vendors include:
Angel's Touch...
Community invited to help Alabama Retail Association kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’...
Magan Bartlett, from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, holds a "Shop Alabama for the Holidays" sign at last year's event. The Alabama Retail...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5-7, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
1st graders learn about medical matters at Wallace State’s ‘Let’s Pretend Hospital’
Kids learn about the importance of handwashing in the “Germ Room.” (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - This week, Wallace State Community College’s...
Op-ed: It’s time to get back to work in Montgomery!
Alabama Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
Winning football coaches tell their teams to celebrate victory for 24 hours then get back to work.
We're ready to get...
Wright marks 25 years at Childhaven
Dr. Jim Wright (contributed)
CULLMAN - Childhaven Executive Director Dr. Jim Wright recently celebrated his 25th year at the organization. He began on Oct. 1,...
Lights of Love program to honor the late Bob Echols
The 2018 Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program will honor the late Dr. Bob Echols of Cullman Regional.
CULLMAN -...
St. Paul’s youth hold inaugural Harvest Walk
Children from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church pose in front of Cullman’s Little Pantry, where they left three wagonloads of canned goods. (contributed)
CULLMAN - Recently,...
Arrest reports: Nov. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
2018 Farm-City Tour highlights economic diversity of Cullman County
Stan Wood, right, talks with tour participants about managing timber on his property, Riverwood Farms, so that it promotes healthy tree growth while also...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Nov. 10, 14
CULLMAN - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is offering free prostate cancer screenings in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic on...
Master Gardeners to host Autumn planting demo Thursday, Nov. 8
This butterfly photo by Cullman County Master Gardener Ellen Hall was selected for the popular, national magazine, Birds and Blooms, for publication in September...
More than $266K raised at annual Wallace State Student Investment Luncheon
Attendees of the Wallace State Future Foundation Student Investment Luncheon look over silent auction items up for bid. The luncheon raised more than $266,000...
PREP BASKETBALL: JV and varsity Saints win season openers; Lady Saints fall short
St. Bernard's John Rose brings the ball up the floor on a fast break during the Saints' 57-48 opening night win over Whitesburg Christian...
Cullman County voters go overwhelmingly Republican
Republican Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on Tuesday night won his second term. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - With close to...
Community with Carol: Julie Hall from The Link of Cullman County
Julie Hall, left, and Carol Berry, right
My guest this week on “Community with Carol” is Julie Hall from The Link of Cullman County. We...
Groundbreaking Friday for Wallace State Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship
Concept art shows the planned technical education center at Wallace State in Hanceville. (Courtesy of Wallace State)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will break...
West Point 6th graders win regional scholars’ bowl tournament
L-R: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Katie Beth Yovino, Silas Baty, Aaiden Jones, Mikhail Dujoud. (Photo courtesy Tina Yovino)
WEST POINT - The...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Pet of the Week: gentle-giant Duffy looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Duffy is an approximately 1.5-year-old lab/Akita/basset...
Former Dowling students gather for reunion
1943 Dowling Junior High graduates, from left, Dorothy Calvert Rivers Atkins, Dewel Lott and Mildred Eady Edmondson at Saturday’s Dowling Junior High School reunion...
Cullman High Theatre wins big at district Trumbauer
Cullman High School Theatre brought home Best in Show honors, among many others, from last weekend’s Trumbauer Festival in Florence. (Photo courtesy of Sarah...
CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONALS: Lady Eagles, Bearcats, Saints, Lady Saints claim section titles
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles finished as section champions in Tuscaloosa Friday after posting a total time of 1:48:59.79 and 24 points. (contributed)
CULLMAN -...
Baileyton accepting bids for new town hall; council reflects on recent visit by cast...
The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry...
Cullman Council bids farewell to Garlan Gudger, welcomes David Moss
District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...
Cullman County voters will check in electronically at the polls Tuesday
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown demonstrates the use of an ExpressPoll Tablet electronic pollbook. The pollbooks will be used at all Cullman...
19th ranked Lady Lions win 10th consecutive ACCC tournament championship, District L/M title
The Lady Lions defeated Monroe College Sunday to capture their 10th straight ACCC title.
HANCEVILLE -- Wallace State volleyball’s postseason dominance has now covered an entire decade. The...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1-4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1-4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Dollar General opens in Garden City
GARDEN CITY - Dollar General is now open in Garden City. The store is located at 105 Second St. SW. An official grand opening...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Middle and high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from last week’s middle and high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Middle school matches
Tuesday’s matches concluded the middle...
Local veteran honored with Quilt of Valor
Back row, left to right: Cindy Wilson, Jim McNees and Pat Duncan, with Terry Clark Duncan (front) (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT -...
Down-home cooking at The Fillin’ Station
Pam and Mick Whitt, center, are the owners of the local favorite, The Fillin’ Station, inside the Texaco in downtown Cullman. (Christy Perry for...
NOTICE: DISRUPTION IN WATER SERVICE- Monday, Nov. 5
City of Cullman water customers on St. Joseph Street SW, Fromhold Road, Dripping Springs Road, Brunner Street and in surrounding areas may experience a...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Jarrod Smitherman
Left: Jarrod Smitherman in his woodworking shop (contributed); right: Smitherman's turned wood artistry on razor and shaving brush (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local...
EMA, local school officials monitoring Monday, Tuesday severe weather threat
CULLMAN - With severe weather in the forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local school...
#morethan4: ‘He’s a superhero’
Cancer survivor Sean Fredella, left, and Fairview Elementary School Principal Marty Hardman pose for a photo at a pep rally in Mountain Brook recently....
Veterans honored at annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration
A member of the U.S. Army’s Ft. Benning-based Silver Wings parachute demonstration team comes in for a landing Saturday at Cullman Regional Airport. (W.C....
Cullman GOP welcomes Parker, Aderholt to monthly breakfast
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker, candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, who is seeking reelection, were...
VFW Heroes Dinner celebrates local veterans
Retired U.S. Army Col. John Reitzell on Friday night received a painting recounting some of the best-known incidents of his largely classified special operations...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Late-game heroics lead Auburn to 28-24 win over Texas A&M
Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham completed 18 of his 29 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers' comeback win against Texas A&M Saturday....
Kilpatrick, Murphree facing off Tuesday in only local seat up for grabs
Jeremy L. Kilpatrick (contributed), Gary Murphree (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Thanks in large part to Republican domination of local politics and a lack...
Alabama receiving nearly $4M in Homeland Security grants; Cullman Co. receiving $52K
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the state of Alabama is receiving a total of $3,980,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors’ offense lights up Cordova, 55-14, to finish the season
West Point's Kelton Washington picks off a Cordova pass in the Warriors' 55-14 win over the Blue Devils. (Bill Piper for the Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview finishes season with 21-20 win over rival Broncos
Aggie Quarterback Dayne Black racked up 142 yards and two touchdowns in Fairview's win over Holly Pond Friday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders rout Bulldogs, 49-18, to move to 9-1
The Raider defense was dominant in Good Hope's 49-18 win over Hanceville Friday night. (Preston Prewett for the Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders...
ELECTION 2018: Here’s what Cullman County voters will see on their Nov. 6 ballots
CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to...
Wallace State hosts approximately 1,200 high school sophomores during 4th annual college Showcase
A Showcase attendee tries his skills on the Wallace State virtual welder.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State recently hosted its fourth annual college Showcase at Tom...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Cullman High Class of 1953 holds 65 year reunion
The Cullman High School Class of 1953 met recently for its 65 year class reunion. A buffet dinner at Stonebridge Farms was enjoyed and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont wraps up season with 34-0 shutout of Cold Springs
Senior running back Dustin Moore racked up three touchdowns for Vinemont in his team's 34-0 rout of Cold Springs Thursday night. (Nick Griffin for...
‘Wizarding World’ descends on Parkside
Parkside teachers Jacy Douglas, Karen Moon and Tracey Jones react to the news of a $25,000 donation from Warner Bros., presented by Jude Law...
PREP FOOTBALL: 4 local games on tap to close out regular season
Good Hope quarterback Bailey Quick (2) fires a pass down field during the Raiders’ 43-24 win over Cordova on Sept. 7, 2018. Good Hope...
Cullman man charged with soliciting child online
Dylan Lynd Sudduth (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with electronic solicitation of a child and transmitting...
Arrest reports: Oct. 29-31, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29-31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Addison captures 6th straight state title
The Lady Bulldogs claimed their sixth straight state championship by defeating Winston County in a five-set thriller Thursday morning. (Gary McGriff for the Cullman...
Cullman County judges, DA, look to establish veterans’ court
Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, left, and District Judge Wells “Rusty” Turner, right, with VFW Post 2214's Will Harris, center, Monday evening (W.C. Mann for...
Trunk or treat a big deal for Cullman Police
The trunk of treat gave the community a little fun face-to-face time with Cullman’s police officers. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
‘It’s to honor veterans’: Annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday
A World War II- era Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber will be one of the main attractions at this Saturday’s Cullman County Veterans Day...
Tricks and treats in Good Hope
Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy...
STATE VOLLEYBALL: Addison advances to state final match; Fairview, Meek eliminated
The Addison Lady Bulldogs celebrate after knocking off G.W. Long in straight sets to advance to the AHSAA State Volleyball 2A final against Winston...
Ghosts come to life at downtown library storytelling event
Dr. Alan Brown, member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau for the Alabama Humanities Foundation, presented “Ghost Stories from Alabama College Campuses” at the...
Arrest reports: Oct. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
UPDATE: Falkville teen killed in Tuesday morning crash
Editor's Note: In Tuesday's original story, the victim was listed as a Cullman County teen.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Falkville teenager was killed in a...
U.S. Census Bureau hiring workers for 2020 Census in Alabama
MONTGOMERY - Alabama residents looking for some extra income may have a great opportunity to help their country, their state and earn a little...
Merchants Bank donates $21K to local nonprofits
Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday....
RWO hosts Halloween celebration
Children of Restoring Women Outreach residents painted these pumpkins at the RWO Halloween party Sunday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local...
Community with Carol: Saving Forgotten Warriors
Jeremy Hogan, founder of Saving Forgotten Warriors (Carol Berry)
Saving Forgotten Warriors’ mission statement is “Advocating for the health, safety and wellbeing of our military...
Cullman EMA’s Little wins prestigious 2018 IAEM-USA Clayton R. Christopher Memorial Award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker pose for a photo...
Arrest reports: Oct. 29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Fairview man pleads guilty to felony murder, sentenced to 30 years
John Edward Cole (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Fairview man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony...
St. Bernard students win awards in art competition
In October, St. Bernard art students participated in the Cullman Oktoberfest art competition. (Left to right) Amber Lin received top honors with the Heritage...
Cullman Co. teen killed in Tuesday morning crash
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/31/update-falkville-teen-killed-tuesday-morning-crash
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The...
CATA’s Carpentry Team wins state competition; Electrical Team places 4th
L-R: Dustin Burney, Karli Marler, Trevor Cheatham, Kenzie Jones and Colton Robison / Photo courtesy Mike Burkett
CULLMAN - Mike Burkett, building construction teacher at...
Eva Rd. to close next week for bridge repair; school traffic plan released
CULLMAN - Next Monday, Nov. 5, the City of Cullman will close a portion of Eva Road between Forrest Avenue Northeast and Scenic Drive...
Closing performance of ‘Mary Poppins’ signals new era in local theater
The sensory-friendly format allowed families more freedom. During the intermission, some folks even broke out the toys, including East Elementary Principal David Wiggins (in...
Fall fun and Halloween happenings Oct. 30-31
Here are some fun activities happening in the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30-31. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Temple Baptist Church Trunk-N-Treat,...
Cullman Regional announces ‘Name the Robot Contest’ winners
The winners of the Name the Robot Contest are pictured in front of the da Vinci robot. Pictured from L-R, front row: Nolan Nobinger,...
Wallace State cross country teams each win ACCC championship; Tanner King named Runner of...
Hamza Abussamour shares a hug with a pair of teammates after finishing the ACCC meet. Abussamour finished fourth overall.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s cross county...
Arrest reports: Oct. 25-28, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25-28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...
Stabbing at Economy Inn on Hwy. 31 sends 1 to hospital
CULLMAN - A man was stabbed at the Economy Inn at 1834 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31 North) in Cullman Sunday night.
According to...
Parkside holds annual Pumpkin Run
Left to right: Austin Alexander, Christopher Putman and Abigail Kusz (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The 10th annual Parkside Pumpkin Run took...
‘Today Show,’ Warner Bros. coming to Parkside School Thursday on ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ promotional...
This story has been updated.
BAILEYTON - When Parkside School teachers Jacy Douglas and Tracey Jones decided to decorate their classrooms in Hogwarts themes from...
Holly Pond Vintage Market draws crowds
Maggie’s Marketplace was one of many vendors set up at Saturday’s Holly Pond Vintage Market. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The...
Democrat Auman, hoping to unseat Aderholt, holds community cookout, town hall in Cullman
Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman, standing, speaks to supporters at Heritage Park in Cullman on Sunday. (Christy Perry for The...
Be prepared to be impacted by ‘Nightmare on Old 69’
Attendees gather outside Church 212's "Nightmare on Old 69" Friday evening (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
“We want people to think,” Church 212 Pastor...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Concetta Lovoy Kreps
Left: Concetta Lovoy Kreps, at the Cullman County Museum, holds a "crazy quilt" coverlet owned by the J.P. Young family in 1866 in the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison, Fairview, Meek headed to state tournament
HUNTSVILLE – Eight local squads made the trip to the Von Braun Center in Huntsville to compete in the North Super Regional Tournament this...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Raymond Foster Clarke
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, Raymond Foster Clarke, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at the age of 84. He was...
