Hanceville City Council readies for Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival
HANCEVILLE - Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival was on the top of the agenda at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting.
Pam Reid,...
Maebell Apel honored with rare Colonel Cullmann Award
John Apel accepts the Colonel Cullmann Award, Honorary Col. Cullmann medallion and Key to the City from Mayor Max A. Townson on behalf of...
K-9 deputy aids in arrest of man in Bug Tussle
BUG TUSSLE - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today arrested John Dennis Smith, 39, of Cullman for possession with intent to...
3 arrested in Bremen on drug charges
BREMEN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with three members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Cullman...
(Updated) Wildfires still active in Hanceville and Garden City
Updated Oct. 14, 5:50 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, two fires remain active at this time. Garden City firefighters are...
Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 15
CULLMAN - We have another packed fall Saturday on deck. Check out the list below and click on the links for full details. Be...
The Aggies are coming home
FAIRVIEW - After a little more than two long years, the Fairview Aggies are coming home. A state building inspector this morning approved the...
Tough loss for Broncos on the road, 56-27
FULTONDALE - Tonight, the Holly Pond Broncos hoped for another win to follow their victory against Hanceville last week. They traveled all the way...
Online hay listing now available for Alabama farmers in face of drought conditions
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries in cooperation with the Alabama Agribusiness Council, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Cooperative Extension...
CCBOE Oct. meeting notes
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board held their October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, where several items were discussed and approved.
Approved request from...
Best-selling author Garth Stein to visit Wallace State Oct. 19
HANCEVILLE - Best-selling author Garth Stein (www.garthstein.com) will visit the Wallace State Community College campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m., in the...
Cullman splits non area tri-match
CULLMAN - The Lady Bearcats split a pair of matches Thursday afternoon, defeating Hayden in straight sets and falling to Meek two sets to...
Beech Grove Road to close Oct. 20 for replacement of Bavar Creek Bridge
GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited replacement of the century-old Bavar Creek Bridge in Good Hope will begin on Thursday, Oct. 20.
According to the City...
(Update) House fire results in total loss; no injuries
JOPPA - A house fire today in the community of Joppa resulted in the total loss of the residence, but thankfully no one was...
WSCC volleyball clinches 9th straight ACCC regular season title
Wallace State sophomore MaKenzie Bearden celebrates a point against Faulkner State on Thursday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team clinched its ninth consecutive Alabama...
Former CHS principal Bouldin guilty of trespassing
Dr. Elton Bouldin seen at his trial on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at the Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School principal Dr....
Wildfires along I-65 near mile marker 300 now contained
Updated Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., According to the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department, the fires are now contained. All lanes should be open...
Multiple fire departments on scene of Joppa house fire
See updated story here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/13/update-house-fire-results-total-loss-no-injuries
JOPPA - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Alabama Highway 69 in front...
Cullman’s female Marine returns from boot camp
CULLMAN - Emma Goodwin graduated from Cullman High School in 2016 with her eyes set on serving the country that she loves by joining...
Gov. Bentley bans burning in 46 counties, including Cullman
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed a Drought Emergency Declaration due to extremely dry conditions. The declaration, often referred to as a...
Wallace State volleyball hosts Faulkner State on Thursday, looking to secure 9th consecutive regular...
Wallace State’s August Newberry prepares to dig a Snead State serve in last week’s match as Jamie Pittman looks on.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball...
Wallace State’s Student Government Association distributes backpacks to campus police department as part of...
Pictured are, from left: Wallace State SGA staff representative Whit Rice, SGA student members Nick Parrott and Kelci Tuggle, Wallace State police officers Brandi...
Update: DA declines to prosecute man who shot George Flanigan
CULLMAN - Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock has declined to prosecute Ronald McLaughlin for the Sept. 17 shooting of George Lamar Flanigan.
The...
Baileyton man arrested for attempted murder
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Tuesday arrested Alexander "Alex" Austin Thomas, 31, of Baileyton for attempted murder, first-degree theft...
WaLLi proves to be a big success at Wallace State
Photo: WaLLi member Gloria Lawler learns how to use her smartphone with the help of instructor Jamie Fallin.
HANCEVILLE - Just in its first semester,...
Area preview- week no. 9
Holly Pond Broncos (5-2, 2-2) @ Fultondale Wildcats (6-1, 4-0)
3A, Region 6
Wildcats Stadium - Fultondale
Thursday 7 p.m.
SERIES: 1st meeting
LAST WEEK: Holly Pond defeated Hanceville...
Wallace State’s Krigbaum recognized with OTA Award of Excellence
Photo: Kelly Krigbaum, left, instructor and fieldwork coordinator of Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, was presented the OTA Award of Excellence...
Shoals Christian defeats St. Bernard in straight sets
CULLMAN - It was tough sledding for the St. Bernard Lady Saints Tuesday night as the Shoals Christian Lady Flame took the Region 2,...
Bouldin verdict possible on Wednesday
Photo: Dr. Elton Bouldin appears at his trial for trespassing and failure to report and incident of school violence on Tuesday, Oct. 11
CULLMAN -...
Fairview claims first County Volleyball Championship since 1999
HANCEVILLE - Fairview operated like a well-tuned machine Tuesday, winning the Cullman County volleyball tournament.
The top seed Lady Aggies defeated Good Hope in the...
The City of Good Hope welcomes you!
Photo: Councilman Maxie Jones, left and Mayor Jerry Bartlett show off what the new welcome sign will look like.
GOOD HOPE - The Good...
On the importance of buying local: Oktoberfest vendors respond
Photo: Small businesswoman Glenda Jones
CULLMAN - Author of “Saving Capitalism,” co-creator of the film “Inequality for All,” and former United States Sec. of Labor...
Former Good Hope standouts enjoying ACCC volleyball life
Photo: Hannah Smith (5), left, plays for Snead State, while Kaylee Maddox (5), right, plays for Wallace State.
HANCEVILLE - They will be friends forever....
Good Hope, Fairview undefeated after 1st day of county tournament
HANCEVILLE - Good Hope made a point to the rest of the field at the Cullman County high school volleyball tournament on Monday: the...
Active wildfire in near Logan; 2nd today in Cullman area
Updated Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The fire is contained.
LOGAN - The area's second wildfire of the day is currently active in the Logan...
North Alabama: AFC’S Fire Danger Warning upgraded to Fire Alert, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the Fire Danger Warning, issuing a Fire Alert for 46 counties in north Alabama effective...
Wildfire in progress in Colony area
Updated Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Two departments remain on the scene.
COLONY - Another wildfire is in progress in the area, this time in the...
Senior Dedication held at Saint Bernard Prep
Pictured: First row, (left to right): Lene Li, Anna Preusentanz, Katelyn Cowie, Morgan Matz, Isabella Cline, Anna Myers, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Christian Garcia, Sarah...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Why didn’t someone tell me?
Why didn’t someone tell me that it was going to be like this? Getting old, I mean. When I was younger I thought my...
Wieneriffic! Dogs descend on Depot Park
CULLMAN - The Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause Oktoberfest events started bright and early Saturday morning with the wiener dog race; it was a mastiff...
Cullman County hit with more than 8 wildfires on Sunday
CULLMAN – Following a two-day continuous wildfire burn that started in Blount County before moving into the Cullman County region shortly after 3:40 p.m. Friday, which...
Hold on to your PJs! Charity bed race raises money for good cause
Photo: The winning team, Two by Two Preschool
CULLMAN - If you attended Oktoberfest on Saturday, hopefully you got to witness the 5th Annual Cullman...
Brody’s dad (Jason Simpson)
Photo: Today, people on the street are more apt to recognize Brody before they realize that his father, Jason Simpson, is the Chief Meteorologist...
Honorary Warrior Tyler Branon makes play of a lifetime
Photo: “Tyler's dream of running a touchdown is about to come true,” said his cousin, West Point varsity football player Hunter Persall. But what...
Week 8 Recap: Cold Springs clinches playoff berth; Addison claims regional title
CULLMAN COUNTY - As far as the scoreboard is concerned, there were no close games on Friday in The Cullman Tribune’s coverage area.
West Point...
Rave reviews for city schools’ production of “The Lion King, Jr.”
CULLMAN - Cast and crew wowed the crowd at last night’s performance of Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr.” at Cullman High School (CHS). Friday...
Traffic still backed up on I-65 N near exit 296; 1-car incident with injuries
Update: Oct. 8, 7:35 p.m. Traffic slowly returning to normal, as the scene has been cleared.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Traffic is still backed up in...
Needs more cowbell- Auburn drills Mississippi State 35-14
STARKVILLE- The cowbells were rocking early Saturday morning and into the early afternoon but it was not enough to will the Mississippi State Bulldogs...
Lady Aggies take Good Hope XC Invitational title; Holly Pond’s Chambers individual winner
GOOD HOPE - With the Cullman County Cross Country Meet 12 days away, five of the seven schools used the Good Hope Invitational Saturday...
Southern-born Ron Pope: My record is a love letter to American music
Ron Pope is a musical artist from Marietta, Georgia who is in the middle of a fall tour, playing songs from the album he...
Raiders get run over by Haleyville, 56-21
HALEYVILLE - After getting shut out in their homecoming game last week against Winfield, Good Hope looked to ruin the homecoming of the No....
Cold Springs rushes to victory, 57-20
BREMEN - Pop quiz, what do you get when you have three rushers combine for 400-plus yards? The answer is a Cold Springs win....
Bulldogs clinch region 7 in runaway win over Meek
ADDISON- The Addison Bulldogs claimed the region 7 throne Friday night in a backyard beating of rival Meek, 50-14.
The game was tied at halftime,...
Blue Devils control 2nd half, take down Warriors 42-20
KIMBERLY - The 3-3 West Point Warriors traveled to Kimberly Friday night to take on region foe, 4-2 Mortimer Jordan. The clock hit zero...
J.B. Pennington blanks Vinemont 41-0, clinching 3A, region 6 playoff berth
VINEMONT - J.B. Pennington was able to overcome an ankle injury to senior running back Trey Griffin by putting the football into many different...
Broncos run wild over Bulldogs, 40-16
HOLLY POND - After last week's loss to Locust Fork, Holly Pond played the Hanceville Bulldogs tonight with the hope of turning a 4-2...
Fairview routs Curry in homecoming game, 42-14
WEST POINT - Fairview returned to the scene of last week’s upset by West Point tonight, temporarily playing their home games at West Point...
Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 8
It's a jam-packed October Saturday!
We've highlighted many of the fun events going on around the area. Events are listed below, but be sure to...
Wallace State news roundup: CDL training, Showcase 2016 and a successful job fair
From left, are Brandon Lindsey, Ethan Alexander and Brian Moody. They have each completed their CDL training through Wallace State’s program after enrolling at...
4th Annual Bikers Against Cancer motorcycle ride set for Saturday morning
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Oct. 8 the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) will host their 4th Annual Bikers Against Cancer event at Cullman...
Update 3: Wildfire in southwest Cullman County now contained
Update: Oct. 7, 5:59 p.m. At this time, the fire has been contained. "The fire is burning to the breaks and going out," said...
Cullman Fire Rescue: Burn permits suspended in city of Cullman
ATTENTION: ISSUANCE OF BURN PERMITS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
Effective immediately, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal’s office will no longer issue burn permits within...
UPDATE: Wildfire still burning in southwest Cullman County; Up to 600 acres burned
SEE LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-2-wildfire-southwest-cullman-county-growing-stronger-has-crossed-co-road
Update: 11:25 a.m. Forestry officers from Blount County and firefighters from Vinemont-Providence have now been called in to assist. Another...
Multiple agencies fighting raging wildfire in southwest Cullman County
See Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m. update here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-wildfire-still-burning-southwest-cullman-county-600-acres-burned
UPDATED: 12:50 A.M.
The fire is still going strong, according to Bethsadia Fire Chief Maurice Reynolds.
The American Red...
Enjoy a Friday night out in Cullman!
CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in Cullman tonight, you are in luck! There are a handful of events happening,...
Wallace State Nursing program officially receives award
The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing received the National League for Nursing’s Center of Excellence Award at the recent NLN Education Summit....
Fairview defeats Cold Springs to win county JV volleyball tournament
HANCEVILLE - Fairview got a very good test from Cold Springs in the Cullman County junior varsity volleyball championship Thursday at Lane Horton Gymnasium,...
Updated: Standoff in New Canaan over; suspect in custody
Image courtesy of The Arab Tribune
Updated Oct. 6, 7:37 p.m.
NEW CANAAN - A standoff between a man and officers from the Arab Police Department...
Area preview- week no. 8
Hanceville Bulldogs (2-5, 1-3) @ Holly Pond Broncos (4-2, 1-2)
3A, Region 6
Thomas-Michelfelder Field - Holly Pond
Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Hanceville leads 22-11
LAST TIME: Hanceville defeated...
Suspect arrested in Wednesday night murder in Phelan
PHELAN - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Thursday arrested Windell Joe Campbell, 59, of Cullman for the murder of Edwin Lee Wood,...
Sequence Health bringing 128 jobs to Cullman
Pictured is Sequence Health CEO John Richmond.
HANCEVILLE - The mood was jovial as a crowd gathered Wednesday at Wallace State Community College to hear...
Oktoberfest 2016: Bigger and better
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest this year is full of new activities and twists on traditional Cullman Oktoberfest traditions. Michael Kimbrough, member of the Oktoberfest Board,...
2016 Oktoberfest has officially begun!
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson kicked off the Oktoberfest 2016 opening ceremony by presenting the colors of the United States and Germany...
Shooting in Phelan area, 1 person dead
Updated Oct. 5, 11:52 p.m.
PHELAN - A shooting in the Phelan area at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening resulted in one fatality. The incident...
Crunch time approaches for Cullman County youth football
CULLMAN - Two weeks remain in the 2016 regular season for Cullman County youth football, and playoff hopes are extremely high in each division.
These...
Daily schedule
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is upon us! Below, courtesy of www.CullmanOktoberfest.com, is a detailed schedule for tomorrow through Sunday. To read the history of Oktoberfest...
West Point takes 1st place in county middle school volleyball tournament
HANCEVILLE - No. 1 seed West Point went through the Cullman County Middle School volleyball tournament Tuesday without losing a set, taking the tournament...
Fire Danger Warning issued for north Alabama- effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - Because extremely dry weather conditions and low humidity have combined to create an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, the Alabama Forestry Commission has...
Middle School Bearcats dominate Guntersville to cap off perfect season
CULLMAN - For the second time under current coach Gerald Turner, the Cullman Middle School teams put together an undefeated season of football.
It happened...
Mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Pictured, (left to right): Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Townson, Linda Creel and Sue Craig (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday,...
Mayor recognized by Planning Commission
Pictured: Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss
CULLMAN - At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 3, the Planning Commission...
Holly Pond council meeting an emotional affair
Photo: Councilman Paul Brown and Mayor Herman Nail
HOLLY POND – On Monday night the Holly Pond Town Council met a little after 7 p.m....
Fairview council meeting turns into informal orientation
FAIRVIEW - The Town of Fairview was scheduled to hold a council meeting Monday evening, but due to sickness two council members, Henri Derrick...
West Point edges Curry 3 sets to 2 in thrilling fashion
WEST POINT- If you are a fan of volleyball then you were in for a treat Monday afternoon as the West Point Lady Warriors...
Goat Island brews up some Oktoberfest goodness
CULLMAN - Friday night, Goat Island Brewing kicked off October with their very first Oktoberfest event. The brewery was bursting at the seams with...
Raider Domination: Good Hope Middle School finishes 5th undefeated regular season
GOOD HOPE - Two onside kick recoveries in the first 25 seconds set up two touchdown runs that sparked the Good Hope Middle School...
That’s a wrap! for 2016 Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN - According to Cullman Lions Club members and fair workers, the 2016 Cullman County Fair was a slam dunk. The 62nd year broke...
Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC wins against Jeff Davis and Southern Union
Photo: Wallace State’s Tara Miller (6) prepares to set up teammate MaKenzie Bearden in the Lions’ match against Jeff Davis on Sept. 30.
HANCEVILLE –...
Mayor Nail: “Hanceville is ready for the next step”
Photo: Mayor Kenneth Nail chats with patrons at the C Street Café this summer.
HANCEVILLE - As the city of Cullman continues to grow, some...
Run-off elections set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Cullman and Garden City
CULLMAN - There are two run-off elections set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4, one in the city of Cullman and one in...
Tide rolls following slow start, downs Kentucky 34-6
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama came out sluggish in the first quarter but quickly picked up the pace on Kentucky, handing the Wildcats a decisive 34-6...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the Files of 1955:
Earnest Swann has gone back to work at the American Bridge Company in Birmingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Hancock and boys...
Week 7 Recap: September ends with memorable comeback victories; Addison clinches playoff berth
CULLMAN COUNTY - Nothing can be more satisfying than a comeback victory on the football field.
In week seven of the area regular season schedule,...
Oktoberfest 2016: Annual Combined Community Choirs Concert set for Sunday at Sacred Heart
CULLMAN - Once again, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman is hosting the annual Oktoberfest Combined Community Choirs Concert, as the highly...
Close finish for 3rd annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest
Photo: Bruce Holcombe and Gary Holcombe came out on top with 16.98 pounds.
TRIMBLE - After three years in operation, the Smith Lake Park...
Sweet homecoming for Auburn
AUBURN - Although the Auburn Tigers have not had their first game away from the confines of Pat Dye Field in Jordan-Hare Stadium yet...
Saints’ Guthery takes title in Jesse Owens XC Classic
Photo shows St. Bernard varsity boys' cross country team.
DANVILLE - St. Bernard's Casey Guthery claimed his second straight title at the 18th Annual...
UPDATED: Man struck and killed by train overnight in Hanceville identified
Updated Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m.
According to Kilpatrick, the victim has been identified as Timothy Smothers, 26, of Eva. Smothers was staying in the...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Red-eye gravy
There are two things that I had to struggle to learn how to make. For one thing, my grandmother never used recipes, just a...
Health fair a big hit at Wallace State Community College
Photo: Human Services student Olivia Heptinstall and instructor Susan Beck, pose for a photo with with Heads Up program director LaQuentin Ragland during the...
APLICATIONS
PREP SOCCER: Good Hope splits first home games of the season
The Raiders huddle up during their 2-1 win over St. Bernard Tuesday night. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope's...
