Baileyton Council increases recreation sports league fees, forgoes salary increases
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council at its Feb. 3 meeting talked sports fees and salary increases, decided to increase the former and...
Local students named to Mississippi State President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80...
4th annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Feb. 8
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fourth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Vinemont Elementary School...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman comes from behind to top Jasper 66-61, wins 4th consecutive area...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The stands were packed in Bearcat Arena for this year’s 6A, Area 13 Championship Game Wednesday night and the crowd enjoyed...
Obituary: Etta Christeen Tolbert
Etta Christeen Tolbert, age 88 of Cullman, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at Woodland Village nursing home.
Christeen was a long-time seamstress at Cullman Lingerie....
Obituary: Dana Lee Reyes
Funeral Service for Dana Lee Reyes, age 55 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Moore Elliott
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Moore Elliott, 73, of Birmingham, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep joins thousands at 2025 March for Life
Students from St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman joined thousands of pro-life advocates at the nation’s capital for the annual March for Life, a...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local VFD chiefs talk training, planning
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently held a Ropes and Knots training course at a Berlin Volunteer Fire Department...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Joey Shadowens
St. Bernard Prep School proudly shines a spotlight on senior Joey Shadowens, whose remarkable achievements and diverse talents set him apart as a standout...
Crocker appointed to Alabama Coroners Training Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker was recently appointed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to the Alabama Coroners Training Commission...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek defeats Addison 55-43 to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for the 1A-Area 14 championship game Tuesday night and were looking for the season sweep. Addison defeated...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope falls at West Morgan in area title game 67-51
TRINITY, Ala. – After tipping off the Class 4A, Area 13 tournament with a win over East Lawrence on Saturday, the Good Hope Raiders traveled...
Ivey delivers 2025 State of the State address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night, Feb. 4, delivered her latest State of the State address.
Below are her remarks, in their...
Obituary: Cora England Lowry
Cora England Lowry, 83, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on June 5, 1941, she...
Obituary: Wendy Kay Wilhite
Wendy Kay Wilhite, age 58, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Wendy was a loving wife and mother. Wendy dedicated her...
Obituary: Jimmie Don Buchanan
Funeral Service for Jimmie Don Buchanan, age 77 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Dalton Lane Herfurth
Celebration of Life Service for Dalton Lane Herfurth, age 25 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Desperation...
Obituary: Billie Faye Glover
Funeral services for Billie Faye Cornett Glover, 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Safe Haven Baby Box to be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Safe Haven Baby Box will be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station 3 on the north side of the city,...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Scholarship auditions scheduled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced dates for scholarship auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year, with...
St. Bernard Athletic Boosters to host Annual Draw Down Dinner Feb. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Athletic Boosters will host the annual Draw Down Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles defeat Falkville to win area championships
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted both the girls’ and boys’ Class 2A, Area 11 tournament championship games Monday night and both...
Circuit Court issues directive for nursing mothers called to jury duty
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas recently issued a directive clarifying the status of nursing mothers called to jury duty. According...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard downs Addison 42-33 to win area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play for the 1A Area 14 title against the top seeded St. Bernard Lady Saints...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond topples Vinemont 54-42 to win area title
VINEMONT, Ala. – After posting wins in the semifinals Friday night, Vinemont and Holly Pond were back on the court Monday night to play...
Obituary: Annis Juanita Burdick
Annis Juanita Burdick, age 94, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Juanita was an humble soul who was loved by all...
Obituary: Danny Ray Thomas
Danny Ray Thomas, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 71. Mr. Thomas was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee,...
Obituary: Douglas “Joe” Brock
Graveside services for Douglas Franklin “Joe” Brock will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in...
Obituary: Robert Earl Bailey
Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Earl Bailey, age 62 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Cullman Heritage...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: A nice little snow-cation
Well, I said, “Let it snow,” and it did. Thankfully, this one was no blizzard, but it was deep enough to make some snow...
Obituary: Pamela Cochran
Pamela Cochran, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born on June 3rd, 1945, to Herman and...
Obituary: Joe Destafino
Joe Destafino, age 60 of Hanceville passed away at his residence on January 30, 2025.
He was born Wednesday December 23, 1964 in Birmingham,...
Obituary: Rex Johnny Wood, Jr.
Rex Johnny Wood Jr. was born October 11, 1929 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Viola Harris Wood,...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene hosts Coffee with a Cop
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, Coffee with a Cop has been bringing the community closer to local law enforcement. The latest event,...
CPD officers achieve FTO certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Cullman Police Department officers ̶ Josh Spinks, Ryan Whisenhunt and Michael Bryant ̶ recently achieved their Field Training Officer (FTO)...
Pet of the Week: Houston, we have adoptions on the way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the adorable Heeler/Rottweiler mix, Houston, the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week!
He is approximately 1 year old and has medium...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Meek advance to area tournament finals
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Boys’ 1A, Area 14 Tournament tipped off at Addison High School Saturday night and both the hometown Bulldogs and...
Rainer: ADCNR strives to continue trend in 2025 after great success in 2024
To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for...
Obituary: Herbert ‘Jack’ Benton King
Funeral service for Herbert 'Jack' Benton King, age 92 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Charles Lynn Patton
Funeral Service for Charles Lynn Patton, age 58 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Springhill Baptist Church...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 2, 1928
From the files of Feb. 2, 1928
GROUND HOG SEES SHADDOW FEB. 2nd—BAD WEATHER FORECAST
When Mr. Ground Hog looked as he emerged from his winter...
Native Trees for Me: Lunch & Learn to help residents choose the right trees...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents interested in planting native trees and shrubs can gain expert guidance at the upcoming Lunch & Learn: Native Trees...
Library hosting Empty Bowls event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host an event in partnership with Empty Bowls of...
Wallace State opens season with wins over Frontier
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Lions opened the 2025 season with a double header against Frontier Community College (Fairfield, IL) Friday afternoon and...
CATA Culinary Arts program hosting monthly lunch event Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts program will host a lunch on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m....
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard, Addison earn area tournament wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Ladies, winners of the regular season area title, won the right to host the 1A, Area 13 tournament. Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond advance to area tournament finals with wins
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament was in full swing at Vinemont High School Friday night and a pair of local...
2025 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show this Sunday, Feb. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric services at Cullman Regional on...
Studio K & Co. Salon hosting Galentine’s Day Celebration Feb. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents looking for a day full of shopping, beauty services and giveaways won’t want to miss the Galentine’s Day event...
Obituary: Obera “Bea” Talley Mack
Obera "Bea" Talley Mack, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on...
Obituary: Charles Andrew Walls
Charles Andrew Walls, known to most as Andy, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 57. Mr. Walls was born in...
Obituary: Kathy Reneea Teichmiller
Funeral Service for Kathy Reneea Teichmiller, age 70 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Viola Graves
Funeral service for Viola Graves, 97, of Vinemont will be at 1 p.m., Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
5 tips for filing taxes
For most Americans, the deadline to file 2024 federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is Monday, April 15, 2025, unless extended...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Trent Walker as new Bearcats head coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Board of Education met at Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday morning and introduced Trent Walker as...
Enhance your green thumb at the 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference
FLORENCE, Ala. - The 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference will take place on March 7, 2025, at Cross Point Church of Christ...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds on to top Vinemont in area tournament 44-33
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night with a matchup between the Bulldogs...
Obituary: Richard “Ricky” Louis Madaris
Richard “Ricky” Louis Madaris, 67, of Holly Pond, AL, went home with the Lord on January 22, 2025, after the most heroic battle against...
Obituary: Unita Faye Bryant
Memorial Service for Unita Faye Bryant, age 57 of Cullman, will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home on February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m. with...
Obituary: Peggy Harrison Ambrose
Funeral Service for Peggy Ambrose, age 77 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD vehicles sporting new designs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department patrol vehicles are sporting new designs. The new styles update the look of the fleet in general, but...
Holly Pond Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz and Red Velvet’ Feb. 15
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Jazz Band will host “Jazz and Red Velvet, Dinner, Dessert and a Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15,...
Local family loses home in fire; donation list provided
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family of six is safe following a devastating fire; however, they lost all their belongings.
New Hope Baptist Church said Adam and Katie...
Cullman High’s Howze, Townson achieve All State Jazz Band honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School student musicians Lily Howze and Max Townson achieved Alabama All State Jazz Band honors.
The Alabama Bandmasters Association hosted...
Man wanted in Cullman County allegedly assaults Madison County deputy
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - A man with outstanding felony warrants in Cullman County was taken into custody in Madison County on Wednesday, Jan. 29,...
Hanceville man fails to show up to court in sexual abuse case
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - Morgan County deputies executed a failure to appear warrant on Jan. 28, after John Tillman Flanagan, 36, of Hanceville, failed...
Joppa man charged with child abuse
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Joppa man was arrested on a grand jury warrant by Morgan County deputies on Jan. 24, 2025.
In a case...
Letter to the Editor: Help us fill the empty bowls in Cullman County
It is hard to believe that 20 years ago the first Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held on Nov. 17, 2003. From...
Roe named to Presbyterian College Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The...
Obituary: Thomas Henderson Mills
Thomas Henderson Mills was born August 12, 1953, at Mobile Infirmary and died January 28, 2025. Tom grew up in both Evergreen, Alabama, and...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: Grandma groupies
I heard a rumbling noise coming from the second floor of my house. Since we almost never go up there, I thought that one...
78 area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 14,631 students enrolled during fall semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn senior night wins over Holly Pond
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Holly Pond Broncos Tuesday night and in addition to celebrating senior night, both Good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits varsity matchups with Dora
BREMEN, Ala. – After competing in this year’s county tournament last week, the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back on the court...
Obituary: Raymond “Ray” Leslie Morrison
Graveside Service for Raymond "Ray" Leslie Morrison, age 86 of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Mountain Grove...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
5 local students named to University of Mississippi fall 2024 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher...
Cullman City School Board: January meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the January meeting of the Cullman City School Board, several items of interest were discussed, including notable progress in the...
District Court hosts area juniors for mock hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area juniors visited Cullman County District Court this month as part of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Cullman...
Cullman County Commission proposes $3 lodging fee to fund new agricultural center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Administrator John M. Bullard outlined a proposal from the Cullman County Commission for a $3 per-night lodging fee to...
Cullman City Council moves forward on ‘baby box’ at Fire Station 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday authorized Mayor Woody Jacobs to enter into an agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats for a two-game set and it was a good night to be a Bulldog. Addison...
Obituary: Bruce Roland Surrett, Sr.
Bruce Roland Surrett Sr, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born in Cullman on May 24,...
Obituary: James Larry McGriff
James Larry McGriff, 74, passed to his eternal home January 25, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Cleveland, Alabama, to Ovis...
Obituary: Rayburn Alvin Federer
Rayburn Alvin Federer, age 81 of Cullman, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Cullman Regional. He was born July 2, 1943, to...
Obituary: Haleigh Beth Moore
Funeral Service for Haleigh Moore, age 29 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man dies following crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man has died following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24.
Alabama State Troopers said Victor...
Save the plants! Care tips after Alabama snow
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — A historic snow event was not on Alabama’s bingo card for 2025, but January has already ushered in two significant...
Obituary: Howard Bervin Millican
Howard Bervin Millican was born on January 14, 1932 and passed away on January 24, 2025 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Graveside Service will be held on January 29, 2025 at 2...
Obituary: Stewart “Anthony” Piper
Stewart "Anthony" Piper age 63 of Cullman died Thursday, January 23, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. and Berniece Piper and...
Obituary: Cecil Thomas Spears
Cecil Thomas (Tommy) Spears, 87, of Hanceville, AL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Walker Baptist Medical...
APLICATIONS
Simcoe Masonic Lodge Swamp John’s Dinner Friday, 4-7 p.m.
The Simcoe Masonic Lodge will host a Swamp John's Dinner Friday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the Simcoe Masonic Lodge at 2659 County...
