Vinemont welcomes another new business: Vinemont Welding and Fabrication holds ribbon cutting
Owner Jeremy Harbison, center, cuts the ribbon at his new business, Vinemont Welding and Fabrication.
VINEMONT - Vinemont native Jeremy Harbison and his family have...
Remembering Tom Drake: Dec. 5, 1930 – Feb. 2, 2017
Updated to add service information:
Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1-3 p.m. at Vinemont Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be on Sunday, Feb. 5...
Known drug dealer charged with trafficking meth
BERLIN - A man authorities refer to as a known drug dealer is behind bars, charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement...
Cullman Co. sees frightening increase in suicides
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman area is suffering an onslaught of a terrifying tragedy. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, the county...
Tools for life: Cullman Area Technology Academy opens doors to public
Junior Cold Springs student John Campbell practicing the art of welding.
If you come here, we're giving you tools. No matter where you want to...
SBI and state fire marshal leading investigation into Wednesday night’s fatal fire
CULLMAN - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation, along with the Alabama State Fire Marshal, are now leading the investigation...
UPDATED: Man who barricaded himself in home with gasoline confirmed deceased by CPD
Feb. 1, 2017 at 10:42 p.m. See updated article at: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/02/01/sbi-and-state-fire-marshal-leading-investigation-wednesday-nights-fatal-fire
UPDATED Feb. 1, 2017 at 6:38 p.m.
Sadly, CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper has confirmed that...
8 CHS athletes picked up on National Signing Day
Front row, left to right: McKensi Burks, Kaitlin Cook, Sierra Easterwood, Hunter Brannon, Caleb Lipsey, Meredith McPherson, Hannah Morton, Tiffani Schwaiger
Back row, left to...
Local archers win first tournament of the season
East Elementary Archery Team
CULLMAN - Both the East Elementary School Archery Team and the Cullman Middle School Archery Team won their first tournament of...
Holly Pond and Good Hope scholar’s bowl teams heading to state
Holly Pond Scholar’s Bowl Team
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two Cullman County high schools will be sending teams to the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association's state small...
February is the month to love your library
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Public Library System will be granting amnesty during “Love My Library Month,” beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1 and ending Tuesday,...
Wallace State hosting program for women affected by cancer treatments
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program is now offering an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps...
Cold Springs sweeps West Point on senior night
BREMEN - For six Cold Springs players, tonight was their last regular season game, and they looked to finish on a high note against...
A great night to be an Aggie: Fairview sweeps Good Hope
FAIRVIEW - Tuesday night was a great night to be an Aggie as Fairview swept Good Hope on senior night at Joe Shults Gymnasium.
Action...
Hanceville wins a thriller as time expires; Lady Bulldogs fall to no. 2 Lady...
HANCEVILLE - An almost heartbreaking loss became a thrilling victory for Hanceville when center R.J. Evans scored as time expired, giving the Bulldogs a...
Former Catoma Mart owners open The Tan Shack
Left to right: Real Estate Agent Sadie Black, Danny Freeman and Angela Freeman
CULLMAN - The Tan Shack is a new business in town. Located...
Obituary: Velma G. Everett
Velma G. Everett, 80 of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, January 30, 2017 in Nauvoo, Alabama.
Mrs. Everett was born on September 28, 1936...
Obituary: Jack McCormick
Funeral services for Jack McCormick, 85, of Ohio, formerly of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 at Cullman Funeral Home...
3 more trafficking arrests; 2 juveniles at the scene
Left to right: Johnny Clifton, Meghan Sansing and Scott Hagemore
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three people are behind bars facing drug trafficking charges after a search...
CHS’ annual Big Band Dance coming to Civic Center this Friday; dance to raise...
CULLMAN - This Friday, Feb. 3, Cullman High School (CHS) will host its 21st annual Big Band Dance at Cullman Civic Center from 7-9...
West Point comeback falls short; Lady Warriors rout Lawrence County
MOULTON - West Point traveled to Lawrence County looking to finish strong in their last road games of the regular season.
Lawrence County 61, West...
Wallace State’s women’s basketball team breezes by Faulkner University’s JV
Wallace State guard Alex Lowery (23) works to dribble around Faulkner University JV’s Raygene Parker in their game Monday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball...
100 reasons to watch Holly Pond; boys and girls hot clock New Hope
Tonight was Senior Night in Holly Pond.
HOLLY POND - It was total domination by the Holly Pond Broncos and Lady Broncos Monday night as...
New trend helps women stay safe
CULLMAN - Bars and nightclubs around the country have been instituting a new procedure to help women who feel threatened by others who might...
Obituary: Donald Wayne Johnson
Donald Wayne Johnson, 62, passed away January 30. Moss Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held March 4...
Obituary: Lawana Faye Vincent
Lawana Faye Vincent passed away January 27, 2017 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center at the age of 76.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday January...
Obituary: Lawana Faye Vincent
Lawana Faye Vincent passed away January 27, 2017 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center at the age of 76.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday January...
3 arrested with meth on Hwy 278 near Holly Pond
Left to right: Katlyn Johnson, Corley Black and Samantha Bouldin
HOLLY POND - A traffic stop late last week on U.S. Highway 278 East near...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to award grants to schools as part...
BIRMINGHAM - In our commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to continue its Be Healthy...
Wallace State MLT program updates technology for students
Wallace State Medical Laboratory Technician students Steven Duncan of Fayette and Taylor Ellis of Guntersville count white blood cells during a class exercise. Each...
Chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day
Cullman Primary Care's Relay For Life team is offering chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine's Day. Choose between regular chocolate, white chocolate or a mix, $10...
Obituary: Ima Lee Loveless
Ima Lee Loveless, 91 of Cullman, Alabama died on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Hanceville Nursing Home in Hanceville, Alabama.
Born Monday, February 16, 1925...
Memorable moments from this year’s county tournament
HANCEVILLE - Cullman County Schools and Wallace State Community College have had a partnership for more than a quarter of a century. In January...
South survives North, wins Senior Bowl for the seventh time in 10 years
Alabama's OJ Howard
MOBILE - The South team continued their domination of the North, defeating them 16-15 to earn their seventh victory in 10 tries.
Winning...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Mrs. James Cole, J.C. Dye and Harvin McKinney were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Keller.
Ronnie and Eddie...
This week in Cullman history (Jan. 24- 31)
This Week in Cullman History (Jan. 24- 31)
This week in 1951, the historic Stiefelmeyer warehouse on East Second Street was razed. The warehouse had...
Obituary: Lucy Mildred Bonner
Funeral service for Lucy Mildred Bonner, age 97 of Cullman, will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist...
Obituary: Myrtle Marie Turner Laseter
Myrtle Marie Turner Laseter of Cullman passed away on January 27, 2016 at Folsom Center at the age of 93. She was born on...
Temple Baptist Church- new Fairview campus
Attendees leave church on Jan. 22.
FAIRVIEW - Temple Baptist Church in Cullman has expanded their ministry to a new campus in Fairview, and...
Holly Pond cruises to county title victory over Cold Springs, 86-59
Block scores
Holly Pond 27 23 20 16 - 86
Cold Springs 13 14 15 17 - 59
HOLLY POND (25-1): Drew Jones...
Lady Aggies win 1st county title since 1982
Block scores
Fairview 8 13 9 21 - 51
Cold Springs 6 10 9 12 -...
Hanceville Fire Department begins course for volunteer firefighters
Instructor Ryan Whisenhunt, in red, explains CPR using an infant training mannequin.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Fire Department (HFD) recently started a new class for...
Good Hope claims JV Boys’ title over West Point, 37-28
Box Scores
West Point 8 9 4 7 - 28
Good Hope 13 7 8 9 - 37
GOOD HOPE...
Wallace State’s Adult Education program offering newly-created nontraditional high school diploma
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s Adult Education program has added a new alternative for students who didn’t complete their high school education.
The nontraditional high school...
2nd seed Lady Aggies claim JV title over West Point, 39-29
Box Scores
West Point 14 7 3 5 - 29
Fairview 11 11 12 5 - 39
FAIRVIEW (18-1): Payton Golden 12, Daisy...
West Point freshmen complete undefeated season
Box Score
Fairview 6 8 9 12 - 35
West Point 9 12 13 12 - 46
WEST POINT (21-0): Whitt Laney 15, Tyler Thompson 13, Tyler...
Obituary: Roy D. “Bull” Taylor
Funeral service for Roy D. “Bull” Taylor will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with the Bro. David Chambers officiating....
Obituary: Keith John Kirk
Keith John Kirk, 58 of Haleyville, Alabama, entered into rest on January 27, 2017 at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, Florence, Alabama.
Mr. Kirk was born...
Obituary: Robert Franklin “Frank” Fortenberry
Robert Franklin "Frank" Fortenberry, 68 of Addison, entered into rest on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at CRMC.
Frank was born on July 7, 1948 in...
Q&A with Dusty Baker, director of the Cullman County Commission on Aging
CULLMAN - Tribune reporter Andrew Cryer caught up with Cullman County Commission on Aging Director, Dusty Baker, to get an update on the commission's...
Obituary: Martha Karen Johnson
Funeral Services for Martha Karen Johnson, age 66 of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the Chapel of...
Obituary: Richard “Ricky” Davis
Richard "Ricky" Davis age 58 of Cullman, AL. died Thursday, January 26, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Stell F. & Elon...
Obituary: Mickey L. Stanley
Funeral services for Mickey L. Stanley, 70 of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim...
Obituary: Mary Ann Kelly Tuggey
Mary Ann Kelly Tuggey, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, 73, passed away in her home on January 25, 2017.
Rosary and visitation will be at...
Obituary: Mrs. Yvonne Knox York
Yvonne Knox York, 62 of Decatur, Alabama died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur, Alabama.
Born, January 25, 1954 in...
Wins set up Holly Pond, Cold Springs county title battle; JV Lady Aggies win...
HANCEVILLE - Two teams are going to Saturday's Cullman County basketball championship game with winning streaks and plenty of momentum.
On Friday night at Tom...
Cullman real estate market sees major sales growth
CULLMAN - According to the University of Alabama College of Commerce and Center for Real Estate’s recent report, the Cullman County real estate sales...
2017 Reese’s Senior Bowl Fan Experience delights fans
MOBILE - The Mobile Convention Center was rocking Friday night as fans in town for the 2017 Reese’s Senior Bowl were treated to a...
Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts program holds preview day for prospective students
This is what happens when you tell performing arts folks you want to take their picture! Mark Neal and department chair Ricky Burks with...
Hanceville Library names reading room in honor of Librarian Shirley Burden
Librarian Shirley Burden with Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail
HANCEVILLE - On Friday afternoon, the Hanceville Public Library dedicated its expanded reading room, naming it in...
2016 All-County Football Team recognized
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 All-County Football Team, voted on by all of the Cullman County Schools' head football coaches, was recognized last night at...
I-65 traffic stop yields meth, handgun
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) officers on Thursday arrested a man after a traffic stop on Interstate 65 led to the discovery...
Reports: Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to Cullman
Updated 1-27-17 4:32 p.m.
CULLMAN - Reports are circulating that Academy Sports + Outdoors is opening a store in Cullman. A job posting on the...
2017 Reese’s Senior Bowl: North and South squads go hard at last contact practice
MOBILE - Thursday marked the last day of public, contact practice for both the North and South squads before they strap it on for...
Hanceville traffic stop leads to meth trafficking arrests
Editor's Note: We have requested mugshots from the Hanceville PD and will post them when they are received.
HANCEVILLE - Two people were arrested in...
Hanceville council votes to pursue accreditation as an Alabama Community of Excellence; reports from...
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening, with Mayor Kenneth Nail and all council members present. During its session, the council voted...
Lady Aggies and Cold Springs Lady Eagles advance to title game; JV Lady Warriors...
HANCEVILLE - A version of March Madness invaded Tom Drake Coliseum during the semifinals of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament Thursday night.
The evening began...
Alabama Retired State Employees Association quarterly meeting
The Alabama Retired State Employees Association Cullman Chapter held its quarterly meeting Monday, Jan. 23, with 33 members attending. The guest speaker, Kerry Schlenker,...
Local champs prepare for Cullman County Spelling Bee
UPDATE: The Cullman County Spelling Bee has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 13.
West Point Elementary winner Hunter Graves and runner-up Charlie Ashley. Hunter will...
Wallace State softball opens 2017 season on Friday under first-year coach A.J. Daugherty
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State softball begins a new era Friday with first-year coach A.J. Daugherty now at the helm.
The program’s championship expectations, however, remain...
Hanging out at Goat Island Brewing
Tap Room bartender Hillary Brewer serves up a Thrill Hill Vanilla Porter
CULLMAN - Having been raised Southern Baptist in the buckle of the Bible...
Local SAR chapter speaks at CATA
Hal Thornton, a member of the Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), addresses Cullman Area JROTC Cadets Thursday at the...
2-car collision at Hwy. 91 and CR 783 injures 4
Updated 1-26-17 11:56 a.m.
HOLLY POND - A two-car collision at Alabama Highway 91 and County Road 783 early Thursday morning sent two people to...
State mortuary response team unveils new technology at training event in Cullman
Phong Ngo and Adam Grooms review 3D image data from the drone.
CULLMAN - The State Mortuary Operations Response Team (SMORT) held a training event...
Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Broncos shoot well in quarterfinal wins; West Point and Fairview...
HANCEVILLE - Thanks to a 23-3 run in the second quarter, the Cold Springs Eagles shook off a sluggish first period, going on to...
Pilot Light awards certificate of appreciation to Roy Williams
Pictured (left to right): Pilot Light, Inc. Board of Directors- Peggy Day, secretary; Peggy Harris, chairman; Roy Williams, legal advisor and Renee Wright, vice...
Town of Colony receives vehicle from Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
L-R: CCSO Major Matt Hogue, Councilwoman Margaret Jamelle Dimbo and CCSO Chief Deputy Brett Holmes
COLONY - The Town of Colony has a new ride....
Obituary: Earnest Wayne “Earney” Miller
Funeral services for Earnest Wayne “Earney” Miller, age 60 of Johnson City, TN, formerly of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 29,...
Obituary: Arthur Theodore Nelson
Memorial service for Arthur Theodore Nelson, 84, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Cullman Regional announces new urgent care center
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements on Wednesday announced that the hospital will break ground on a new urgent care center in March....
2 arrested, 2 believed to have fled the area following early morning pursuit
CULLMAN - Two Atlanta men are behind bars tonight after an attempted traffic stop led to an early-morning pursuit on I-65, ending in a...
Gov. Bentley awards grant for advocate to assist abuse victims in Cullman, Winston counties
MONTGOMERY - Victims of domestic violence in Cullman and Winston counties will have access to specialized care and assistance with the help of a...
Local government, business and education leaders celebrate Cullman area industry
Wallace State's Dean of Applied Technologies, Jimmy Hodges
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Cullman County...
Hanceville holds off Fairview, Lady Warriors best Good Hope to move on to semis;...
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville moved a step closer to defending its Cullman County Basketball Tournament title by holding off Fairview 38-34 Tuesday at Wallace State's...
Good Hope receives excellent water report
GOOD HOPE - After the fun and games of the last meeting, which was on the night of the college football national championship, the...
Obituary: Jerold Dee Byram
Jerold Dee Byram, 82, passed away January 24. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but are under the direction of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: H. D. (Pete) Harris
H. D. (Pete) Harris born 1/2/1935 and passed away 1/23/2017 was preceded in death by parents: George and Betty Harris; infant sister: Barbara Ann...
Wallace State’s Abbi Yeager signs to play golf for Blue Mountain College
Present at the signing were, front row, from left, Maci Yeager, Abbi Yeager and Amie Yeager, and, back row, Wallace State coach Dan York...
UAB offering two Presidential Scholarships to WSCC grads
HANCEVILLE - The University of Alabama at Birmingham will offer two outstanding Wallace State Community College students a UAB Presidential Scholarship, which will cover...
County joins City in scaling back water restrictions; readies for special events
Cullman County Water Department Manager Randall Waldrep speaks with attendees after the meeting.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Water customers are now in the same boat...
City of Cullman wants your input on new website design
Editor's note: The following is a press release from the City of Cullman.
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman website, www.cullmanal.gov, will soon undergo a...
West Point man arrested with 113 grams of liquid meth
WEST POINT - A West Point man is behind bars on a $1 million bond after a search warrant executed by agents with the...
Cold Springs falls to Madison Academy in battle of Top 5 teams
BREMEN - It was a heavyweight battle in Bremen tonight as the No. 2 team from Class 3A, Madison Academy, took on the No....
City scales back water restrictions to Phase I; Cullman “Tree City USA” for 29th...
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman is easing up on water restrictions. At Monday night’s city council meeting, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs announced that...
West Point boys, Fairview girls advance to semis; JV Raiders title-game bound
HANCEVILLE - West Point overcame a woeful first half of shooting and scoring to rally and defeat the Good Hope Raiders 43-32 in the...
Obituary: Nathaniel Elijah “Nate” Spicer
Funeral services for Nathaniel “Nate” Spicer, age 17 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Brenda Lee Haynes Sizemore
Funeral services for Brenda Lee Haynes Sizemore, age 55 of Holly Pond, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Holly Pond...
Obituary: Ann McGinnis Drake
Ann McGinnis Drake, age 82 of Cullman, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her home she shared with family for over 60 years....
WSCC 2017 Homecoming: Brooke Edwards crowned queen, basketball teams sweep Southern Union
Members of the 2017 Homecoming Court included: Alaysia Nicholson, of Brewton; Snezhana Tuttle, of Falkville; Brooke Edwards (queen) of Cullman; Brooke Sinyard, of Cullman...
Jan. 27 Preview Day to spotlight WSCC’s Fine & Performing Arts programs, scholarship opportunities
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program...
APLICATIONS
PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: West Point edges Springville in extra innings, Good Hope...
Rylan Jones (5) recorded three of West Point's five hits during its win over Springville Wednesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT,...
