Annexation of 90 acres on Cherokee Ave. recommended to city council
CULLMAN - On Tuesday night, the Cullman City Planning Commission met to discuss an annexation recommendation from the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority of...
Several Friday night basketball games rescheduled due to threat of snow
CULLMAN COUNTY - With the possibility of snow and travel issues Friday into Friday evening, several Friday evening area prep basketball games have been...
Latest snow forecast from NWS
SEE UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were out early...
Wallace State’s women’s basketball team pulls away in second half to defeat Georgia Highlands
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team geared up for conference play on Wednesday with an impressive 76-65 victory over Georgia Highlands at Tom...
Collision at Hwys. 278 and 31 downtown results in motorcyclist being airlifted to Huntsville
CULLMAN - A two-vehicle traffic incident tonight in downtown Cullman resulted in injuries, according to the Cullman City Police Department (CPD). The crash occurred...
Gov. Bentley has former rep Terry Spicer removed from state ABC job
REHOBETH, AL - According to a report from CBS WTVY in Dothan, a former state representative from Coffee County and convicted felon Terry Spicer...
CRMC “breaks ground” on new 30-bed, 5th-floor expansion
Several community, business and hospital leaders participated in the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC), TRO Healthcare...
Take a class at the Agriplex this month
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering a variety of programs for the month of January. Register online at www.agriplex.org. The facility has...
CP&R’s 3rd annual Community Wellness Day, with Polar Bear Plunge, this Saturday
A participant reacts after taking the plunge in 2015.
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s third annual Community Wellness Day will be held at...
(Part 3) Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
CULLMAN - This is a continuation of our New Year’s series, in which we asked local leaders to comment on the memorable things they...
Lady Bearcats, Wildcats win in first games of 2017
Coach Hembree and his Lady Bearcats
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lady Bearcats and the Guntersville Wildcats enjoyed their first games of 2017 with respective wins.
Guntersville...
Prep basketball squads preparing for schedule shake-up ahead of possible wintry weather
CULLMAN COUNTY - Local prep basketball games scheduled for Friday are questionable at the moment, as the threat of a wintry mix of snow...
West Point edges Good Hope in overtime
WEST POINT - Cameron Moore scored his only field goal of the game, a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime, that lifted the...
Holly Pond council brings 2017 to order in 1st meeting of new year
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council met Monday evening, in spite of the rough weather, to discuss the monthly matters of the...
State releases “A-F Report Card” for 2015-2016; wide range of results throughout Cullman County
CULLMAN - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)-established system to monitor the academic achievement of all of Alabama's public schools is called the...
Wallace State offers training for many of nation’s fastest-growing occupations
Wallace State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant students work on skills required to treat patients. Physical Therapist Assistant is of the nation’s fastest growing...
Cullman County Fair Association names 2017 board of directors
2017 Cullman County Fair Association, Board of Directors
(Left to right), seated: Lion Richard White, Lion Dennis Berse, Lion Charles Childers, president, Lion Steve Cartee,...
(More) Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
CULLMAN - We continue our series, asking area leaders about their memories of 2016 and their visions of 2017. They were asked not for...
Fairview Town Council meets, talks community development
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council held its regular meeting Monday evening, with Mayor Keith Henry, all council members and Town Clerk Debbie Shedd...
Drivers ID’d in Monday night’s deadly collision in Johnson’s Crossing; support pouring in for...
JOHNSON'S CROSSING - A Hanceville man died last night in a three-vehicle incident on U.S. Highway 31 near Johnson's Crossing. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Boomer Sooner’ed; Auburn stunned by Oklahoma
NEW ORLEANS – Monday night marked the second-ever meeting between the Auburn Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners in the 83rd Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Auburn...
1 dead, 2 injured in multi-vehicle traffic incident near Johnson’s Crossing
UPDATED 1/2/17 8:55 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim in tonight's fatal car crash as Steven Parris, 56, of...
High school hoops resumes regular season Tuesday
CULLMAN COUNTY - Prep basketball across the area officially has one month left on the regular season. The regular schedule resumes Tuesday and will...
Tigers look to maul Sooners in tonight’s 83rd annual Allstate Sugar Bowl
The Tigers put up a staggering 688 yards of total offense with 410 coming on the ground and 278 through the air while holding...
Developing young leaders the hard way: Cullman County camp offers military-style training for teens
BATTLEGROUND - A 75-acre camp located near Battleground in eastern Cullman County, known as Camp Liberty, offers a youth leadership development program known as...
Cullman area leaders: remembering 2016, anticipating 2017
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr., left, and Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett
CULLMAN - The year 2016 was an eventful one in Cullman...
Missoula Children’s Theatre bringing “Treasure Island” to Cullman; auditions Jan. 16
CULLMAN - In January, the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) will return to Cullman to present "Treasure Island" at the Cullman Civic Center, in partnership...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Mrs. Nancy Knight, Mrs. R.P. Newman and Miss Loe Mae Knight spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs. Charlie Vincent in Cullman...
Crowd comes out to see ball drop in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - You’ve no doubt watched the famous ball drop in Times Square on your television on New Year’s Eve. Well, last night, a...
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Top row, l-r: Blake Wilhight, Wilson Blaylock, Joshua Mentzr and Cheryl Powell
Bottom row, l-r: Tony Waldrop, Michelle Milsap, Delitha Marchman, Nancy Harrison and Karen...
Tide getting ready to roll through Atlanta
ATLANTA - With 2017 just a few hours away, many people are gearing up for their annual New Year’s Eve parties, but the Alabama...
3 local New Year’s Eve events
CULLMAN - New Year's Eve is here, and if you're looking for some place to ring in 2017, here are three great local options.
Goat...
Cold Springs, Priceville finish West Morgan Tournament with 1-sided wins
TRINITY - A decision by Cold Springs basketball coach Tammy West to change her starting lineup benefited the Lady Eagles Friday in routing Central-Florence...
Home folks bring antique business to Holly Pond
Wayne White and Robin Yates, owners of The Middle of Nowhere
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond recently became home to another new business, and the...
This week in Cullman history (Dec. 29-Jan. 4)
This week in 1982, the Wal-Mart Distribution Center officially opened for business. Present at the ribbon cutting (and pictured left to right) were: Plant...
Early morning fire guts home near Cullman Middle School
CULLMAN - An early-morning house fire near Cullman Middle School resulted in a total loss of the structure, but no fatalities or injuries, according...
Cold Springs, West Point take wins to wrap up West Point Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT - The 2016 West Point Christmas Tournament wrapped up play at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday afternoon with some thrilling action.
Cold Springs 53,...
Profiles in Faith: Oak Level Baptist Church
OLBC Pastor Rev. Etsel Riddle
BERLIN/HOLLY POND - In the Southern Baptist Convention-affiliated East Cullman Baptist Association, there are 53 churches. Among the smallest is...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Cooking with holiday leftovers
Cooking with leftovers can be as easy as popping something into the microwave or it can be a new adventure in creating with what...
Christmas break shoot draws crowd to Civic Center
Samantha Johnson, Evan Johnson and Jackson Henshaw
CULLMAN - Archers from all different ages came together today in the Cullman Civic Center for a day...
Relay For Life of Cullman County hosting 2017 Kickoff Celebration Jan. 12
CULLMAN - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will kick off the 2017 fundraising season on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017,...
Lady Broncos drop final game in Decatur Orthopedic Clinic Classic
DECATUR - Holly Pond guard Ruth Horton single-handedly kept the Lady Broncos in the game with Colbert County by scoring 12 points through the...
Heads up, private collectors! “American Pickers” filming in north Alabama
Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby Cushman and Frank Fritz
If these faces look familiar, you must be a fan of the History Channel's “American Pickers." The...
House Committee continues important work on driver’s license issues
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview is the chairman of the House Interim Committee on Driver’s License Review.
MONTGOMERY – An agreement announced between the state of...
Man throws meth from car during traffic stop
CULLMAN - A Hartselle man, Joshua Earl Hanners, 28, was arrested in Cullman on Tuesday and charged with unlawful possession with intent to distribute...
Altoona man arrested after undercover operation in Cullman
CULLMAN - Altoona resident Russell Howard Rich, 44, was arrested in Cullman on Dec. 22 after he allegedly sold drugs to officers in an...
On-time property tax collections end Dec. 31
CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Revenue Commission, on-time property tax collections end Dec. 31. Property taxes are due each Oct. 1 and...
Hanceville defeats Cleveland in last day of Hayden Christmas Tournament
HAYDEN - The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs looked to finish off the final day of the Hayden Christmas Tournament on a high note after losing...
2017 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show set for Jan. 22
CULLMAN - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric care at Cullman Regional on Sunday,...
Priceville upsets undefeated Lady Eagles in West Morgan Christmas tourney
TRINITY - Kathleen Wheeler and Jenna Walker of Priceville were a deadly fourth-quarter scoring force, leading the Lady Bulldogs to a 62-50 upset of...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Clever clutter cover-ups
Now that the holidays are almost over, some of us are already dismantling our decorations. It feels kinda good to see the normal room...
West Point Christmas Tournament: Day 2 recap: Cold Springs, West Point come up short
WEST POINT - It was another day full of basketball at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Tuesday afternoon as the 2016 West Point Christmas Tournament continued...
Catching up with Colony
Photo taken Dec. 13: Colony Town Council members are (front) Julian Fields, (center) Jamelle Dimbo, (back, l-r) Mayor Donnis Leeth, Tam Malcolm, Myra Twitty...
Hayden Christmas Tournament day 2 recap: Good Hope falls to Cleveland
HAYDEN - Good Hope looked to not get eliminated on the second day of the Hayden Christmas Tournament. Unfortunately, they did, as they fell...
Tradition continues with Decatur Orthopedic Girls’ Basketball Tournament
DECATUR - For almost three decades, the Decatur Orthopedic Clinic Christmas Tournament has made a name for girls basketball in North Alabama.
The tournament, formerly...
Huntsville defeats Holly Pond Lady Broncos in Decatur tournament
DECATUR - There were heavy hearts on the Huntsville sideline this morning, as girls’ coach Willie Moore had a death in the family Monday....
Hayden Christmas Tournament day 1 recap: Good Hope, Hanceville fall
It is now tournament time for some of the county teams, post-Christmas. Two of those teams, Good Hope and Hanceville, were in action Monday...
West Point Christmas tourney day 1: Warriors win, Cold Springs falls
WEST POINT - Good guard play from Brandon Farley and Kolton Sapp was the key for the West Point Warriors to snap a nine-game...
Cold Springs Elementary principal arrested for DUI Christmas evening
CULLMAN - Cold Springs Elementary School Principal Phillip Gay was arrested Sunday evening in Cullman and charged with driving under the influence. The incident...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
ROTC Unit Receives High Rating For 22 Years
Three Auburn students, from Cullman County, are serving this year as officers...
Christmas eats: area restaurants open today
CULLMAN - If you’re looking for somewhere to dine on Christmas Day, or just want to get out of the house and not have...
From the church on Christmas Eve…
CULLMAN - At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman, one of the most treasured and anticipated traditions of the season features its...
Post-Christmas prep hoops tournaments
CULLMAN COUNTY - High school basketball tournaments will be active throughout the week after everyone celebrates Christmas on Sunday.
Here is the area tournament schedule:
Teams...
Countdown to Christmas: Decorating with food
Decorating with food is fun and although some vegetables can become very complicated, others like the ones I’m about to show you, are relatively...
Update: Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department
Bethsadia VFD Chief Buddy Carden, member Cody Bice and Assistant Chief Maurice Reynolds at the Dec. 1 board meeting
BETHSADIA - After a mass resignation...
Countdown to Christmas: Homemade ornaments and gift tags
If you love making Christmas memories with your kids, here is a great way to have fun with them while making ornaments to put...
Countdown to Christmas: Gift wrapping ideas
I love plain brown wrapping paper, or plain white, because you can dress them up so cleverly that they look like artwork or arrangements...
Taylor, team defense lead Lady Aggies to victory over Helena
FORT PAYNE - Fairview coach Mary Hartline received a nice Christmas gift from her Lady Aggies' basketball team Friday afternoon: a hard-fought 48-39 victory...
Christmas through the eyes of a child: Children’s Christmas Mass at Sacred Heart of...
The cast at the dress rehearsal Thursday afternoon
CULLMAN - Almost every church, be it high church or low church, traditional or contemporary, from the...
Giant Christmas Sale lasts through tomorrow night at Ag Center
CULLMAN - As Christmas draws closer, many people are still out looking for last-minute gifts. For those who wish to avoid crowded stores, the...
Vintage West owner pairs with HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines
HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines on either side of Vintage West owner, Teresa Daniel, who has incorporated the couple’s line, Magnolia Home, into...
Hanceville council addresses half-cent sales tax increase and urgent road repairs
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held a regular meeting Thursday evening, passing a resolution which will set in motion the City’s recent half-cent...
Countdown to Christmas: Make-ahead appetizers
Here is a list of recipes that are tried and true, they’ve stood the test of time and people never seem to tire of...
CPD uses new helicopter to locate stolen vehicle
HOLLY POND - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) used the department's newly-acquired helicopter to locate a stolen vehicle in Holly Pond on Wednesday. CPD...
4th-quarter play lifts Lady Aggies past Scottsboro
FORT PAYNE - Fairview got control of the game in the final five minutes to get past Scottsboro 49-40 Thursday afternoon in the consolation...
Combatting area homelessness: Daystar House
The Cullman community has been fantastic about helping us to provide these services. We couldn’t do this without their support.”
Brenda Thomas, co-director of Daystar...
McDonald’s kicks off 5th annual Celebration of Creativity Art Contest
A winning entry from 2016's contest
BIRMINGHAM – McDonald’s of Central Alabama proudly announces the fifth year of the McDonald’s Celebration of Creativity Art Contest....
Countdown to Christmas: American-made stocking stuffers
If you are looking for American-made products this year, here are some ideas that might help you fill those stockings!
The New York Times dubbed zkano founder...
Hospice of Cullman County celebrates 30 years, now Cullman Regional Hospice
Hospice & Home Care Team: The Cullman Regional Hospice Team recently celebrated National Home Care & Hospice Month, which recognizes the compassionate care team...
Eufaula girls top Lady Aggies in Wills Valley Shootout
FORT PAYNE - A shootout in the first round of the Wills Valley Girls Shootout featured Fairview and Eufaula, led by talented scoring guards,...
Cullman man arrested for burglary
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week for allegedly burglarizing Tobacco Country on U.S. Highway 278 West and Cleveland Avenue. David Eric...
Hanceville, Blount County authorities bring down major area drug trafficker
Updated 12/21/16 at 10:12 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long today announced the arrest of a major area drug trafficker. Long, along with...
West Point Elementary School Playground Project receives construction grant
WEST POINT - West Point Elementary School's playground serves both that school and West Point Middle, as well as being a community park outside...
ALDOT and Cullman Co. coroner asking drivers and passengers to buckle up for holiday...
CULLMAN – According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), fatalities on Alabama highways are up more than 25 percent this year over last...
Raiders win at the buzzer; Lady Eagles still perfect
GOOD HOPE - It has been almost two years since the Good Hope Raiders last won over Cold Springs, which happened to be on...
Christmas comes early on the Pond: No. 2 Broncos, Lady Broncos sweep Hanceville
HOLLY POND - It was a festive atmosphere in Holly Pond Tuesday night as the Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs tangled in their last regular...
Bearcats overcome by Spain Park in Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge
HANCEVILLE - Cullman played hard against Spain Park Tuesday night in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge, but could not overcome the Jaguars' athleticism...
Addison Lady Bulldogs edge Meek in 5th place game of Winston County Christmas Tournament
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Accurate foul shooting in crunch time propelled the Addison Lady Bulldogs by the Meek Lady Tigers, 46-44 in the fifth-place game...
Lady Eagles avoid upset on road; Broncos win
Cold Springs 57, Holly Pond 49 (Girls)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Lady Broncos were thinking upset at home against No. 4 Cold Springs....
Letter to the Editor: For official use only
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY -
The Department of the Army issued orders today to COL S. Claus, recalling him to active duty, with a report...
Cullman City Council draws crowd for rezoning vote; reconsiders $2.5 million WWTP bid
Audience members show their opposition to a rezoning ordinance with a show of hands.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held its regular meeting Monday...
Monday night heartbreak in area hoops
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two local basketball teams were on the verge of huge wins Monday evening, but experienced the agony of defeat at the...
Community Development Commission awards more than $160K in grants
CCCDC members Josh Speakman, Bradley Williams, Bill Strandlund (chairman), Joe Golden, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and State Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope
CULLMAN -...
Cullman Lions present check for almost $19K to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lions Club presented Cullman Caring for Kids a very special gift Monday evening: a check for almost $19,000.
The club’s meeting,...
Countdown to Christmas: making your home smell festive
Over the next few days leading up to Christmas, Tribune columnist Loretta Gillespie will be sharing Christmas tips with our readers. They will include...
Coming to Cullman: Harbor Freight, Ashley Furniture and Milo’s Hamburgers
CULLMAN - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) and Drinkard Development have announced the coming of three new businesses to the city of Cullman:...
Aderholt on Electoral College: “The Founders’ system works”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Monday released the following statement after attending the vote of Alabama’s nine members of the Electoral...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Sherry Diane Ponder
Graveside service for Sherry Diane Ponder, 71, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Ebenezer Cemetery, Rev. Paul Campbell...
