PREP SPORTS: Roundup from Thursday-Saturday
Thursday, Nov. 13
Prep Basketball
Vinemont 59 - Cullman Christian 27 (VG)
Vinemont 77 - Cullman Christian 20 (VB)
Cullman 75 - Cordova 7 (VG)
Cullman 67 - Carbon...
Jacobs proclaims Nov. 18 Retired Teachers’ Day in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. — Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, as Retired Teachers’ Day in the city of Cullman, in accordance with Alabama’s Senate Joint Resolution 82 (Act No. 90-183), which established the Tuesday of American Education Week each year as a day of recognition for retired teachers across the state.
American Education Week will be observed Nov.17–21, 2025, celebrating the importance of public education and honoring the professionals whose work has helped shape generations...
Obituary: Morris Keith Rakestraw
Funeral Service for Morris Keith Rakestraw, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Fairview First Baptist Church with...
PRO FISHING: Eva’s Anaya leads charge into 2026 Elite Series
CLEWISTON, Fla. — It was only last July when Fisher Anaya wrapped up his final high school tournament. Now, the 19-year-old is achieving his...
Tigers For Tomorrow celebrates 20 years in Alabama, announces major expansion, redevelopment plans
ATTALLA, Ala. - This month marks a milestone for Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain as the preserve celebrates 20 years in Alabama. Since...
Files from Yesteryear: Nov. 15, 1945
From the files of Nov. 15, 1945
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
Times Square, Broadway and Liberty City are attracting Jackson H. Glover, PhM3c, who is...
FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State survives triple-OT thriller to advance to ACCC Championship Game
Lions defeat Snead State 33–32 in an instant classic in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. — In one of the most dramatic and unforgettable games of the...
COLUMN: How do you get your football?
When I was a kid, I loved to make crazy faces. I think I learned it from watching the late, great Red Skelton. Skelton,...
ECBA preparing for annual Nursing Home Ministry Christmas Store
CULLMAN, Ala. - The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing for its annual Nursing Home Ministry Christmas Store. The program offers nursing home residents...
Obituary: Steven John Tabor
Steven John Tabor, born on August 16, 1954, in Texas, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 71. A resident of...
Obituary: Joe Lynn Whitworth
Joe Lynn Whitworth, 83, a long-time resident of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on November 14, 2025. Mr. Whitworth was born in Blount County,...
PREP CHEER: 3 local squads win state titles
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The 2025 AHSAA State Cheerleading Competition took place inside Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, on Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 10 and...
Linda Kress Self named St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2026 IMPACT Award honoree
CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School recently announced that Linda Kress Self has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 IMPACT Award,...
Adopt a local senior this holiday season!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will be making local seniors’ Christmas seasons extra special through “Santa for Seniors,” a program...
State Report Card: County, City school systems report highest grades in system histories
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for the 2024-2025 school year was released Thursday, Nov. 13, and both Cullman...
Triple threat Cullman Christmas
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year, attendees will be able to enjoy an all-in-one experience at the seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto, Cullman Christkindlmarkt...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison rolls past Berry 39-6 to advance
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Berry Wildcats on an absolutely perfect night for football in the second round of the 1A state playoffs. Addison...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview advances with 28-13 win at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After edging out Arab in the opening round last week, the Fairview Aggies traveled to Jacksonville for a round two battle...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope topples No. 3 West Morgan 31-7 to...
TRINITY, Ala. – After toppling Cherokee County in the opening round last week, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road for another heavy weight...
Wallace States hosts TVA Welding Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 50 vocational students from across Alabama and Tennessee gathered at Wallace State Community College on Friday, Nov. 14, for...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek falls to No. 1 Wadley 52-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek toppled Woodville on the road in the opening round last week but the Tigers had their hands full when they...
Whaley, Rainwater, Golden honored at Super Citizen ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – A special event was held at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman on Wednesday, Nov. 12: the Super Citizen Culmination Ceremony. Three...
Obituary: Ella Faye Lewis
Ella Faye Lewis went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Hanceville Nursing Home & Rehab.Funeral Service for Ella...
Obituary: Dianne King
Funeral service for Dianne King, 80, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Obituary: Edwin Calvert
Funeral service for Edwin Calvert, 91, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Eve Marie Vinzant
Funeral services for Eve Marie Vinzant, 79, of Hanceville will be 11:30 a.m. Monday November 17th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Peter Frank Douthit
Peter Frank Douthit, age 86 of Cullman, Alabama passed away November 12, 2025. He was born May 16, 1939, in Gainesville, Florida.
Peter is preceded...
Obituary: Betty Thomas Keel
Funeral services for Betty Thomas Keel, 91, Vinemont, will be 2 p.m. Sunday November 16th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Dennis Jonathan Nethery
Funeral Service for Dennis Jonathan Nethery, age 41 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Alabama DHR: Full November SNAP benefits being released
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification Thursday morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service...
Pet of the Week: Dundee loves to ‘make biscuits’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Dundee, a 10-month-old blonde domestic shorthair with a heart as warm as his sunny coat. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet...
Vinemont Town Council approves employee supplement, new administrative vehicle
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, addressing several new business items, employee matters...
$13.7K grant awarded for improvements at West Point park
WEST POINT, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Tim...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs, Aggies, Raiders, Tigers gearing up for 2nd round matchups
Updated Nov. 13, 2025, at 9:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the state playoffs is in the books, and four local teams...
Rasco, Twilley win senior crowns
CULLMAN, Ala. – The crown(s) returned Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, when, for the first time since 2019, the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Imogene Drake
Imogene Drake, a beloved and devoted resident of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February...
Obituary: Louise Hendrix Foust
Ms. Louise Hendrix Ergle Foust ( January 27, 1934 - November 11, 2025) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning at Madison...
Obituary: Sister Mary Michael
Sister Mary Michael of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, passed away at the age of 94 on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Our...
Obituary: Tonia Lanette Goodwin
Tonia Lanette Goodwin, age 53 of Vinemont, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Cullman Regional. She was born, April 1, 1972, to...
November “Home Care & Hospice Month” in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed November 2025 Home Care & Hospice Month in the city of Cullman, recognizing the...
$15K grant awarded for restoration of Joppa Normal and Industrial Collegiate Building
JOPPA, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered with Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Heath...
Lola Kate Haynes attends Farmers Federation Leadership Conference
COLUMBIANA, Ala. - A winding drive down Shelby County backroads and a crisp autumn morning welcomed almost 90 ninth and 10th graders to the...
Cullman elementary students build cranberry rafts in unique STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - As most folks gear up to use cranberries for Thanksgiving dinner later this month, elementary students at West Elementary and East...
CHS Theatre’s ‘Scrooge the Musical’ coming Nov. 14-15, 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre will stage “Scrooge the Musical” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17-18, in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic scores
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several local teams took part in this year's Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic inside Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State Community College...
P and G Speedway to host Hootenanny 50 Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – What began as a backyard project to give one boy a quiet outlet has grown into a full-fledged racing venue. Now,...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Timothy Joe Smith
Funeral services for Timothy Joe Smith, 61, of Cullman, AL will be 12 p.m. Saturday, November 15th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Sarah E. Mauter
Graveside Service for Sarah E Mauter, age 85 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Mount Zion Cemetery...
Best in Show! CHS Theatre tops Trumbauer District 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre on Nov. 1, won Best In Show for its one-act performance of “Suite Surrender” at the Alabama...
HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show raises more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Automobile enthusiasts came out on a beautiful Saturday for the 39th annual HO! HO! HO! Christmas Show car, truck and motorcycle...
Smith Lake Baptist hosting food drive, free Thanksgiving dinner boxes for families in need
Updated Nov. 11, 2025 at 9:35 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. – Smith Lake Baptist Church is inviting the community to take part in its Food...
Obituary: Anthony Joe Cook
Anthony Joe Cook, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 65. Mr. Cook was born on October 7, 1960,...
Obituary: Louie Lauton James Farr
Funeral services for Louie Farr, 73, of Vinemont will be 10 a.m. Wednesday November 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at...
Obituary: David Ryan McAnear
Funeral Service for David Ryan McAnear, age 57 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Spirit Life Church, with David...
Aurora IV and Wellness patients retain attorneys
CULLMAN, Ala. – Birmingham-area law firm Morris Haynes on Monday said it has been retained to represent patients of Cullman-based IV infusion clinic Aurora...
Local Farmers Federation helps raise funds for Ag Foundation
Cullman County Farmers Federation team participants in the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Skeet Shoot were, from left, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Brandon Woods, Brett Holmes...
Wallace State Cross Country battles snowy conditions at NJCAA Division II National Championships
FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams capped their seasons on the sport’s biggest stage Saturday, competing in...
Wallace State women roll past Southern Crescent Tech with dominant 96-20 victory
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State women’s basketball continued its strong start to the season Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Southern Crescent Technical College 96-20 at Traditions...
CPRST earns national reaccreditation from CAPRA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) has earned national reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies...
‘In His Image’: Gala focuses on serving others as an act of faith
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual fundraising gala Thursday, Nov. 6. The “In His Image” Gala drew around 450...
Alabama DHR: November SNAP benefits update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification the night of Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from the U.S. Department of...
Marshall files suit against Cullman IV clinic for allegedly administering unapproved weight loss drugs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, Nov. 10, announced that the Cullman County Circuit Court granted his request for a...
Obituary: Gary “Charlie” Freeman
A graveside service for Gary “Charlie” Freeman, 76, of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 13th, at Antioch Baptist Church cemetery in Bremen. Visitation...
Obituary: Mary Hunt
Funeral services for Mary Hunt, 82, of Hanceville will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12th at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s...
WSCC Department of Nursing Education holds annual Let’s Pretend Hospital event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For many young children, a trip to the doctor or hospital can bring anxiety and fear, but Wallace State Community College's...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Vinemont makes school history at AHSAA State Championship
The following is a guest article from April Powell
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Cross Country team made school history at the 2025 AHSAA...
Lake Cleanup Days ‘worth every bit of effort’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Utilities wrapped up its second annual Lake Cleanup Days on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Volunteers, employees and community members met to...
Record-breaking cold temperatures forecast Monday and Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. - Very cold air entered the state from the north Sunday morning with dropping temperatures during the afternoon. A Freeze Warning has...
COLUMN: A day at Billy Graham’s Library
A couple of days after our recent visit to Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, we visited the home and library/museum of...
Files from Yesteryear: Nov. 8, 1956
From the files of Nov. 8, 1956
Garden City News
Funeral services for Causey Chambles, former resident of Garden City, were held at Mt. Tabor Church,...
Veterans Day at OmniPlex: ‘The least we can do is thank you’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans, families, friends and community members gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Cullman OmniPlex for a luncheon honoring those who...
West Point cheerleaders headed to nationals
WEST POINT, Ala.- The West Point High School varsity cheerleading squad last month won first place at the UCA Space Center Regional in Huntsville....
West Elementary honors veterans with annual program
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 7, with two shows put on by the school’s...
Listerhill Credit Union breaks ground on new Cullman location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Listerhill Credit Union on Thursday, Nov. 6, broke ground on what it says will be a new, state-of-the-art branch in Cullman,...
Cullman’s Isaac Jackson named Small Business Employee of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cullman’s Isaac Jackson was named Small Business Employee of the Year during the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with...
2025 FCCLA All-County Sweet Potato Cook-Off showcases culinary talent
CULLMAN, Ala. - The warm aroma of sweet potatoes filled the air at the Cotton Creek Venue on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as students from...
Vinemont officials sworn in for new terms
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its scheduled organizational meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, which served as the official swearing-in ceremony for...
Obituary: Janie Louise Stedham
Our Lord has called Janie Louise Baird Stedham home. Louise was born March 11th, 1930, in Anniston, Alabama. She passed away on November 6th, 2025.
Her parents,...
Obituary: Jack H. Stricklin
Funeral services for Jack H Stricklin of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hanceville funeral home Chapel, the Reverend...
Obituary: Jolinda Carol Cannon
Funeral service for Jolinda Carol Cannon, age 59 of Cullman, will be Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Revival Center, officiated by Bishop...
Gudger details efforts to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Veterans Day approaches, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Thursday, Nov. 6, said he and his fellow...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs girls win state; boys finish runner-up
DANVILLE, Ala. - The 2025 AHSAA Cross Country State Championship took place in Danville on Saturday morning, and the Cold Springs girls and boys took home...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont falls at No. 10 Westbrook Christian
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Rainbow City for a first-round matchup against Westbrook Christian Friday night and they had their...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek topples Woodville on the road 42-25 to advance
WOODVILLE, Ala. – After finishing with the third seed in Region 7, the Meek Tigers hit the road for a round one game at...
Love Like Lexi: Event highlights suicide prevention efforts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker recently attended the second annual Love Like Lexi Gala, which was held Thursday, Oct. 30,...
Pet of the Week: Luna is your purrfect match
CULLMAN, Ala. – Luna, a 7-month-old domestic shorthair tuxedo cat, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Sociable and affectionate, Luna enjoys the company...
West Point seats new mayor, council; 2 seats vacant
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday, Nov. 3, held an organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony. Members were seated on...
Holly Pond seats new officials
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Town of Holly Pond swore in the mayor and council for their new terms on Monday, Nov. 3. The...
Good Hope, Garden City, Dodge City seat officials for new terms
GOOD HOPE
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope on Monday, Nov. 3, swore in council members and the mayor for their new...
Berlin Town Council welcomes new members
BERLIN, Ala. – New and incumbent members of the Berlin Town Council were sworn in at the council’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 3.
Vinemont Town...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview welcomes new mayor and council members
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - It was a night of new beginnings in Fairview Monday, Nov. 3, as new Mayor Clint Haynes and several new council...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘They just never backed down’: No. 10 Good Hope tops Cherokee...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders kicked off their postseason run with a heavy-weight matchup against Cherokee County Thursday night. The Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances with 71-39 win over Ragland
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Ragland Purple Devils in a first-round playoff matchup, and the Bulldogs were not very good hosts as they...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Point falls at Scottsboro 45-14
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – West Point travelled to Scottsboro for a first-round playoff matchup against the Wildcats and it was a tough night for the...
Wallace State to honor military veterans at annual concert Nov. 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will present their annual Veterans Day concert on Monday, Nov. 10, at...



















































































































