How-To: Making a rag garland (contest time!)
Using a mixture of colors and textures gives your garland a depth and richness.
Rag garlands have become all the rage lately. They are easy...
Bulldogs ready to rumble with Pickens Co. in 1A semifinal Friday night
Addison Bulldogs (13-0) @ Pickens Co. Tornadoes (10-3)
Class 1A semifinal
G.S. Spruill Stadium - Reform
Friday 7 p.m.
LAST WEEK:
Addison defeated Hubbertville 30-20 in quarterfinals
Pickens Co. defeated...
Thanksgiving Day run raises funds for West Point playground
WEST POINT - Local runners and a few not-so-much runners got together Thanksgiving morning to run a challenging course, enjoy a little fellowship and...
Community Photo of the Day- Nov. 24, 2016
#CommunityPhotooftheDay
The Cullman Aqua U10 Boys soccer team recently won the Cullman Region and advanced to finish 2nd in the state tournament on Nov. 20.
Players:...
Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 2
HANCEVILLE - Day two of the Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament saw three close games and one dominant performance by Mortimer Jordan. In the opening game...
60th Annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 1
HOLLY POND - It is that time of year again. Time to fill up on turkey around the Thanksgiving table then fill up on...
Tips for your leftover Thanksgiving feast
All the work and preparation that goes into shopping, baking, roasting and cleaning up after your Thanksgiving meal results in leftovers. What to do...
Athens pulls it out over Fairview to win Danville Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic
DANVILLE - Athens' Lady Golden Eagles had to reach deep down inside to take home the Danville Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic championship for the...
Giving Back: Good Hope leaders serve Thanksgiving dinner to their community
Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Coach Alan Scott and members of the GHHS football team wash dishes.
Tribune reporter W.C. Mann shares his experience at yesterday's eighth...
City, County closed Nov. 24-25; No City sanitation pickup Nov. 24; County sanitation to...
Per City of Cullman:
City offices will be CLOSED Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25, 2016, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no residential sanitation...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography students earn 100% pass rate on physics registry
Diagnostic Medical Sonography students Leah Price, left, Vi Vo, and Macy Williams conduct an exercise at Wallace State Community College. The three students are...
St. John’s 2016 Grover Reeves’ Community Thanksgiving Day Meal today at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN - More than 100 volunteers and approximately 30 drivers will serve 80 turkeys, gallons of dressing, vats of cranberry sauce and mountains of...
Cold Springs, West Point perfect in West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament
WEST POINT - Cold Springs' offense, tempo and quick hands proved to be too much for Oakman to handle Wednesday afternoon in the inaugural...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23: The day is here!
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 23:
So, Thanksgiving Eve has finally arrived, our Countdown Corner has taken you through steps to ensure that you have the...
Flu hampers West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament
WEST POINT - Cold Springs was scheduled to play a doubleheader Wednesday in the last day of the West Point Girls' Thanksgiving Tournament. But...
Wallace State’s 2016 Chancellor’s Award recipients recognized at ACCA Conference banquet
Wallace State’s Chancellor’s Award recipients were recognized Tuesday at the Alabama Community College Association (ACCA) Conference luncheon in Montgomery. Pictured are, (left to right):...
3 arrested for meth and Suboxone
VINEMONT - Members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Tuesday arrested Jonathan Craig Wilson, 39, of Vinemont, Randy Eugene James, 41, of...
Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament recap, night 1
HANCEVILLE - What a way to kick off the 34th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: three games that went to the wire and one that...
Birmingham man killed in early morning interstate crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Birmingham man was killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County on Wednesday.
According to Cullman County...
Baldwin man arrested for trafficking
BALDWIN - Cullman City Police Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with Capt. Becky Boyd, on Tuesday arrested James Gorden Adams, Jr.,...
Couple murdered in Blount County had close ties to Cullman and Hanceville
Bennie and Faye Moore are seen here in a photo from 2013, when the couple celebrated their 50th anniversary. Image: The Blount Countian
BLOUNT COUNTY...
Good Hope prepares for busy holiday season
Plenty of folks came out to enjoy last year's Thanksgiving meal.
The City of Good Hope has some good things going on over the next...
Danville escapes Holly Pond in Lady Hawks’ Classic quarterfinals; Fairview tops West Morgan
DANVILLE - For most of the second half, the Holly Pond Lady Broncos had tournament host Danville on the ropes Tuesday night in the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22: Ice candles
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 22:
Ice candles are perhaps the most fun of all the things we’ve done leading up to Thanksgiving!
They are amazingly beautiful,...
Community raising funds for family and victim of Vinemont fire
VINEMONT - Through social media, the victim of Saturday night's fatal house fire in the Vinemont-Providence community has been identified by family and friends...
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales
You’ll discover everything from unique furniture pieces to fine linens and accessories for the home at Vintage West Home. “We are very proud to...
Aiming high and shooting straight: Cullman Sons of Confederate Veterans raise money for local...
Money round winner Shon Burton
JONES CHAPEL - On Saturday morning, groups of armed men converged on the west Cullman County community of Jones Chapel. ...
West Point Town Council holds first meeting of new session, talks development
Mayor Kenneth Kilgo prepares to call the meeting to order.
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its first meeting since the new...
Bearcats win close one; Lady Bearcats stumble
CULLMAN - In the final game before Thanksgiving tournament play starts on Wednesday, Cullman played host to the Golden Eagles of Athens in boys’...
Cold Springs, West Point come out on top opening night of West Point Girls’...
WEST POINT - On opening night of the inaugural West Point Girls’ Thanksgiving Tournament, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and West Point Lady Warriors...
Free Thanksgiving community meals
CULLMAN - If you are looking for somewhere to spend Thanksgiving, either to eat, volunteer or both, here are some great options. As always,...
Pack, Ship & More adds to growing Highway 157 business district
CULLMAN - On Nov. 17, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed another new business to the fast-growing business and retail district near the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 21: Housework
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 21:
Ok, so far we have had fun cooking, decorating and getting crafty for Thanksgiving…now we gotta go to work, sigh…
So,...
County Schools awarded $5.5 million for renovations, repairs and upgrades
Pictured from left to right are: John Riley, president and CEO of Cullman Savings Bank; Shane Barnette, superintendent of Cullman County Schools; and Steve...
Cullman swimmers headed to AHSAA state swimming championship
Individual qualifiers Colby Hutson, Callie Hollingsworth, Reese McNeel and Cabri Adams
HUNTSVILLE - Cullman's swim and diving team had a successful weekend in the Alabama...
Cullman High Cheer Team takes 6A state title in AHSAA state championship cheer competition
HANCEVILLE - Cullman High School made quite an impact in Class 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship cheer competition...
Vinemont Band Boosters hold annual arts & crafts show
Elizabeth McDowell of Hippiemama Bath & Beauty
CULLMAN - The Vinemont Band Boosters held their annual Arts & Crafts Sale Friday and Saturday, and more...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20: Recipes that really work, part 2
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 20:
Turkey thawing ALERT!!!! If your turkey is 10 pounds or less, or if you have a frozen turkey breast, take...
Schedule: Thanksgiving week hoops tournaments
MONDAY
West Point Girls Thanksgiving Tournament
Cold Springs vs. Albertville 5 p.m.
West Point vs. Guntersville 6:15 p.m.
Hanceville vs. Oakman 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
West Point Girls Thanksgiving Tournament
West Point...
Playoff Recap: Addison Bulldogs earning it as playoff drive moves into the semifinals
ADDISON - For the last two weeks, the Addison Bulldogs have met the challenge, facing ranked opponents in the Alabama High School Athletic Association...
“Suspicious” house fire leads to discovery of body
VINEMONT - A house fire overnight in the Vinemont-Providence area sent one man to an area hospital and led to the discovery of a...
Sweet harmony: Cold Springs FFA String Band places high at national competition
Pictured, left to right- Travis Hill, Hunter McClendon, Katie Dollar, Matthew Blair and Andrew Blair
BREMEN - Cullman County has some good music: great high...
Visit the Chamber’s annual Parade of Trees; silent auction to benefit Brooks’ Place
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center has partnered with the Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, also known as Brooks’...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Turkey platter obsession
I’m not sure just what started it, but more than likely it was just like any other collection, you just find something that speaks...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the Files of 1953:
Simcoe News
Carl Peak celebrated his birthday on Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner.
Douglas Hill, of Birmingham, spent the weekend...
Slow-rolling Tide defeat UTC 31-3
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama’s sloppy play combined with University of Tennessee- Chattanooga (UTC) enthusiasm made for a grinder of a game, with the Tide coming...
Auburn seniors go out with a bang, shut out A&M 55-0
AUBURN - From the opening drive to the final play, it was all Auburn as they played Alabama A&M Saturday night in the last...
Lady Broncos post victory at Danville Classic; Athens, Jackson-Olin and Brewer also move to...
DANVILLE - Holly Pond closed out the first day of the ninth annual Danville Lady Hawks' Thanksgiving Classic Saturday evening victorious, turning back the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 19: Recipes that really work, part 1
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 19:
Ever tried a recipe that looked really good in a book or magazine, and it was a total disappointment? Well,...
Lady Aggies win, Lady Raiders fall in opening round of Lady Hawks’ Thanksgiving Classic
DANVILLE - Fairview bounced back from their first loss of the season Friday night, taking care of Decatur 54-39 Saturday in the ninth annual...
Agriplex reception honors Jim Boyd and Dr. Tom “Big Doc” Williamson
Left to right: Jim Boyd, Dr. Tom "Big Doc" Williamson and Jim Boyd's brother, Burell Boyd
CULLMAN - You could almost feel the tangible emotions...
Hanceville Police arrest registered sex offender on drugs, stolen vehicle charges
David Lee Moore
HANCEVILLE - David Lee Moore of Hanceville and Tina Thompson of Cullman were arrested this week in Hanceville, facing charges for drugs,...
Cold Springs sweeps Fairview at home
BREMEN - In an early season matchup of two of the top teams in the county, Cold Springs took both the boys’ and girls’...
Lady Raiders, Raiders win home openers
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders played their first home game of the season tonight against the Vinemont Eagles. It was a tale...
Addison escapes Hubbertville with 30-20 victory, moves to 1A semifinals
HUBBERTVILLE - Zeb Maze delivered the knockout punch for Addison when he scored on an 11-yard run with 1:14 remaining in the game to...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18: For those who do not cook
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 18:
For those of you who don't cook, here is a great way to contribute to your office Thanksgiving party.
The Countdown...
Arrest Roundup: David Olvin Brown arrested for theft; Kenneth Dewayne Johnson for distribution
Left, David Brown; Right, Kenneth Johnson
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department (CPD) Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft on Friday arrested David Olvin Brown,...
Wallace State volleyball eliminated from NJCAA Division I national tournament, closes season with 38-4...
Wallace State freshman Kaylee Maddox (5) celebrates after recording a kill Friday against Mineral Area College.
CASPER, WYO. – One of the best seasons in...
ALGOP statement on Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination for U.S. attorney general
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama
MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama will serve in his cabinet as...
Community mourns sudden loss of beloved resident, Brian “Cowboy” Ferguson
CULLMAN - The Cullman community was shocked and saddened today by the sudden passing of well-known resident Brian "Cowboy" Ferguson. Condolences have flooded social...
Quarterfinal preview: Bulldogs look to take down Hubbertville Friday night
Addison Bulldogs (12-0) @ Hubbertville Lions (10-1)
Class 1A
Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium - Hubbertville
Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hubbertville leads 2-0
LAST TIME: Hubbertville defeated Addison 18-7 in 1949.
LAST...
Shedd: We need to implement a hay transportation program now
CULLMAN - The current drought is really hurting the cattle industry in my legislative district and relief is no where in sight. This week,...
Hanceville Bulldogs take a bite out of Pennington; Lady Bulldogs falter
HANCEVILLE - Lane Horton Gymnasium on the campus of Hanceville High School was full of eager hoops fans ready to cheer on their Hanceville...
Steve and Lisa Lake: 2016 Farm Family
Left to right bottom row: Audrey Kate Oldacre, Steve, Kiah, Lisa, & Bryn Lake; Left to right top row: Ethan Lake, Todd & Emily...
Jerry and Shirley Bonner named 2017 City Family at Thursday night’s Farm-City Banquet
Mr and Mrs. Jerry and Shirley Bonner (Photo courtesy of Tommy Warhurst)
CULLMAN - The 2016 Farm-City Banquet was held on Thursday night at the...
Wallace State volleyball loses NJCAA Division I national tournament opener to 5th-seeded Salt Lake...
CAPSER, WYO. – Wallace State’s volleyball team dropped its National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national championship opener Thursday, losing 22-25, 14-25,...
Lady Bearcats win home opener for new coach Hembree; Bearcats romp past Boaz for...
CULLMAN - New Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree watched his Lady Bearcats prevail in their home opener Thursday night, beating the Boaz Lady...
Cullman County Schools/Wallace State Dual Enrollment Program showcased at national conference
Shane Barnette, Dr. Vicki Karolewics and American Association of Community Colleges President Dr. Walter Bumphus
CULLMAN - Earlier this month, Cullman County Board of...
Local nonprofit providing vets a free Thanksgiving meal
CULLMAN - Jeremy Hogan hopes to give local veterans and their families something special this Thanksgiving season. He heads up Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW),...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 17: Tools of the trade
I found this wonderful microplane (sometimes referred to as a mandolin) at Bennett's Home Store a couple of years ago. It quickly became one...
Gospel Music Hall of Fame members, The Nelons, join Michael English and friends for...
TRINITY - The SING Christmas Tour 2016 is coming to Trinity Baptist Church in Trinity, Alabama, located at 1281 Old Highway 24, on Friday,...
Governor awards $242,004 to assist abuse victims in Cullman County
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a grant totaling $242,004 to support the nonprofit agency Victim Services of Cullman, which assists abuse victims...
Southern Prep Sports Academy opening in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The opening of Southern Prep Sports Academy, based in Hanceville, has been announced by its athletic director, James Tolbert, who says the...
Promising future for area AHSAA cross country following outstanding 2016 season
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cross country was very good in the area in 2016 and has a very bright future in the years to come.
With...
“American Pickers” to film in Alabama, looking for residents with antique collections
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers”...
Jump for Troy! Trojans first team in Sun Belt history to crack AP Top...
TROY - It is a great time to be a college football fan in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Crimson Tide are the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 16: Welcoming your guests
Known as both Osage oranges and common horse apples, these lime green beauties fall from the tree just around Thanksgiving and make wonderful decorations....
Wallace State volleyball begins play Thursday at the NJCAA Division I national championship
Image/Text Russell Moore, WSCC: Wallace State’s volleyball team breezed through the 2016 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament, capping it Sunday, Oct. 30...
County joins City in placing residents under water restrictions
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today announced that the Cullman County Water Department has enacted their Emergency Water Conservation Plan, Phase I. Phase...
SBI: No info about officer-involved shooting to be released at this time
CULLMAN COUNTY - Officials with Alabama's State Bureau of Investigation are not releasing any details about Tuesday's officer-involved shooting in Cullman County. The incident...
Wallace State Lady Lions pick up two wins over weekend; WSCC men fall to...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team notched a pair of wins over the weekend in Americus, Ga., defeating Denmark (South Carolina) Technical College...
Local farm preserves family heritage
Melanie Glasscock tends the cattle on the farm that has been in her family since the 1800s.
HOLLY POND/BERLIN - Melanie Glasscock is a busy...
Cold Springs boys, girls roll to easy wins in season and home openers against...
BREMEN - Triston Chambers and Josh Freeman will be deeply missed by the Cold Springs faithful as they accounted for more than half of...
Broncos roll, Lady Broncos fall
HOLLY POND - It was a tale of two games for Holly Pond Tuesday night as the Broncos took care of business against the...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15: Freezing desserts for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 15
By making your cakes, pies and cookies ahead of time you can save literally hours of work. Most cakes freeze...
Fairview Lady Aggies survive late comeback to defeat Arab 63-60; Aggies fall 72-48
FAIRVIEW - A rematch between the Fairview and Arab varsity girls one week after the two opened the season against each other was a...
Good Hope City Council discusses property and infrastructure development, taxes, holiday plans
GOOD HOPE - On Monday evening the Good Hope City Council held a meeting at Good Hope City Hall. The meeting was for information...
Hard-working Emme Willoughby signs with UAH
COLD SPRINGS - Considered one of the hardest working high school basketball players in the area, Cold Springs' Emme Willoughby will look to her...
Cullman City Council awards multiple bids, approves several items; allocates more than $5 million
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman approved some high-dollar items at last night’s city council meeting. Chief among them were the awarding of bids...
BREAKING NEWS: Officer-involved shooting on County Road 1223
CULLMAN COUNTY - A source from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has confirmed that there has been an officer-involved shooting within the last...
Let’s Pretend Hospital: Wallace State educates area students on medical matters
Students get hands-on with a well-equipped firefighter.
HANCEVILLE - From Nov. 14-17, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is hosting its eighth annual "Let's Pretend Hospital"...
Saints, Lady Saints falter on the road
BLOUNTSVILLE - It was a tough night for the Saints and Lady Saints, with both teams falling on the road at J.B. Pennington.
J.B. Pennington...
Raiders jump to 4-0; Lady Raiders net 1st victory for new coach Amanda Swann
ARLEY - Getting control of the fourth quarter by a 22-7 advantage, the Good Hope Raiders remain undefeated one week into the new basketball...
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14: Painting your Halloween pumpkins for Thanksgiving
Use your newly gilded pumpkin with rustic or shabby chic decorations, or as a formal centerpiece.
Thanksgiving Countdown Corner Nov. 14
If you bought pumpkins and...
Topsy turvy, wild weekend of college football
NATION - When the college world turned on their collective televisions Saturday morning, the college football playoffs were pretty much set with most top...
Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant program earns 100% pass rate
The Wallace State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program earned its fifth overall and third first-time 100 percent pass rate for graduates taking their...
Man pleads guilty to 2014 murder of sex offender in Berlin
CULLMAN - Jay Maynor, 43, of Cullman pleaded guilty today in Cullman County Circuit Court to murder and attempted murder, charges stemming from the...
Mayor proclaims “Retired Teachers’ Day” in Cullman
Pictured L-R: Dr. Donald E. Green, Kay Callan, Mayor Jacobs, JoAnne Minnitt
CULLMAN - Cullman’s retired educators were recently recognized with a proclamation signed by...
Care for Claire Bear: group raises more than $5,000 for local toddler battling cancer
CULLMAN - Family, friends and local residents gathered this weekend to raise funds for a local 23-month-old girl who has captured the heart of...
Good Hope Raiders, Fairview Lady Aggies enjoy 3-0 start for 1st week of area...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Good Hope's new basketball coach Drew Adams must be thinking he is in a dream and will not want to wake...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Mrs. Opal Skelton
Funeral Services for Opal Skelton, age 93 formerly of Holly Pond, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at New Hope...
