PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Phil Campbell, 76-29
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road for a region battle at Phil Campbell Friday night and it was another tough night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game at Winfield, 47-7
WINFIELD, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Winfield to face the Pirates in their final regular season game but unfortunately it was a tough night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 22-19 win at Buckhorn
NEW MARKET, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their regular season on the road against Buckhorn Friday night and they returned home with...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope downs Dora 35-15
DORA, Ala. – Good Hope made the trip to Dora for a region matchup with the Bulldogs Friday night and after a slow start...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview remains unbeaten with 40-10 win at East Limestone
ATHENS, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a matchup at East Limestone Friday night, and it was another good night for the Aggies....
Vinemont man indicted on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County grand jury has indicted 37-year-old Patrick Scott Herron of Vinemont on 36 counts of aggravated criminal surveillance and...
Obituary: Bobbie Elaine Gill
A graveside service for Bobbie Elaine Gill, 83, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday October 27th at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Warrior, Alabama....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Goat Island Brewing holding ‘Operation: Beer for Warriors’ Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, honoring local service members and their families...
Pet of the Week: Hazel’s heartwarming curiosity wins hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hazel, a 5-month-old white tabby kitten, is as affectionate as she is curious. She is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Whether...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa places in Miss University of Alabama competition
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Abby Sosa of Cullman was named fourth runner-up at the Miss University of Alabama competition on Oct. 10, at the Bama...
Obituary: Margaret Hilton Thompson
Margaret Hilton Thompson, age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Margaret was born in Haleyville, Alabama on April 7,...
City School Board approves employee incentive pay
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education has approved a resolution to provide one-time incentive payments to all employees. The board said...
15th annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival set for Nov. 8 in downtown...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 15th annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in historic...
Berlin Town Council talks budget, Farmers Market, Trunk or Treat
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates on Monday, Oct. 20, opened the Berlin Town Council meeting, which began with a discussion on budget adjustments...
Obituary: Mary Kate Mechaw
Mary Kate Mechaw, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
A loving, devoted wife, daughter and aunt. Mary loved her...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 23, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Elks Lodge launches Toys of Joy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently announced the launch of its Toys of Joy program, in partnership with the Cullman VFW.
Project Chair...
Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional this week announced Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez, MD, joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Gonzalez earned his medical degree from the...
Harmony School rocking ‘Socktober’
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School fifth-grade “Pirates and Pixies” clubs are working hard to make an impact in Cullman County this month with “Socktober,”...
James Spann speaking at Agriplex homeschool event Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Spann will be the special guest at this month’s North Alabama Agriplex Heritage Homeschool event on Thursday, Nov. 6, from...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Investing in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council joined local leaders and organizations on Monday, Oct....
Obituary: Edward Bryce Moreland, Jr.
Edward Bryce Moreland Jr., age 55, of Hartselle, AL. Formerly of Ohio and Talladega, AL. died October 20, 2025.
After graduating from the University of...
Obituary: Clifford Clenton Gibbs
Funeral service for Clifford Clenton Gibbs, 98, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
34th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival set for Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Bands from across north Alabama will take the field Saturday, Oct. 25, at Hanceville High School for the 34th Annual Mud...
Local woman charged with murder in Simcoe-area shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local woman has been arrested and charged with murder in the Oct. 15, 2025, shooting death of Jessy Hooper, 29,...
Wallace State Women’s Basketball ranked No. 15 in NJCAA DI Preseason Poll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State women’s basketball program will open the 2025-26 season nationally recognized, earning the No. 15 spot in the NJCAA...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions collect dominant wins over Lurleen B. Wallace, Bishop State
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State flag football delivered another dominant performance on Sunday, rolling to a 54-0 conference win over Lurleen B. Wallace at 17...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 22nd, 20th consecutive county titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were held in Fairview on Tuesday, and it was a familiar sight when the...
Obituary: Margaret Ann Cassels
Memorial service for Margaret Ann Cassels, 88, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State hosting Lion Fest Oct. 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College invites prospective students and their families to Lion Fest, an open house event scheduled for Saturday, Oct....
Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat, Hanceville Fall Frenzy happening this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival (FOTF) will host a citywide Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat event this Sunday, Oct. 26, from...
WSCC Chief of Police Shane Drake wins 2025 ACCS Chancellor’s Award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – “It is with great excitement that we report Wallace State Chief of Police Shane Drake has been announced as a winner...
Obituary: Alton “Bo” Bland
A graveside service for Alton “Bo” Bland, 89, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m., Saturday October 25th at Hopewell Cemetery. Dr. David McGowin will...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: Batteries not needed
The words “Batteries not included” are found on many of the things we purchase these days. If we had to buy enough batteries at...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2025 youth football regular season is now over, and there were some huge games that went on around the local...
COLUMN: The perfect regift
At first glance, it wasn’t much of a gift, just a cheap pocket knife made of flimsy metal and plastic. It probably came from...
Time to listen for the call of fall at Alabama State Parks
When I think about fall in Alabama, I do not just think about the cooler mornings or the changing leaves. I think about the...
AARP Alabama urges Medicare beneficiaries to review Coverage during Open Enrollment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - AARP Alabama reminds Medicare beneficiaries that Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. This is the...
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 18, 1945
From the files of Oct. 18, 1945
Mt. Pisgah News
Mrs. Wanda Adams and Sandra visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wheeler Sunday.
Cpl. Doris M. Jackson returned...
Bremen man sentenced to 30 years in beating death of Ronnie Patrick
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chandler Reece Knowles, 32, of Bremen, this week was sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter in the March 26,...
Obituary: James J. Earl
James J. Earl, 80, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Friday evening, October 17th, 2025. Mr. Earl was born on November 14, 1944,...
CCSO hosting free Public Safety & Awareness Training Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free Public Safety & Awareness Training “in response to the recent surge in...
Agriplex expansion moving closer to completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is moving closer to the completion of its new Community Hub, which it began raising funds for...
Possible severe weather threat beginning late tonight
A line of thunderstorms will enter the western portions of the state between 12 am and 3 am, move eastward throughout the morning hours,...
6th annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman set for Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The sixth annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dance workshop and social will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-4...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek routs Cherokee on the road 54-6
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Meek made the trip to Cherokee for a region game against the Indians Friday night, and the Tigers dominated this one...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs loses nailbiter at Southeastern, 13-8
REMLAP, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a big region game at Southeastern Friday night, and points were hard to come by...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope holds on to top Fayette County 24-22
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After dropping their first game of the season at Hamilton last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s win streak ends with 40-14 loss to Oakman
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted Oakman for senior night on Friday and after pulling off a great win at Gordo last week, it was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with 37-13 win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home for a region battle against Decatur Friday night and after a slow three quarters offensively,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 3 Fyffe, 54-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for a region battle against third-ranked Fyffe Friday night and the Red Devils gave the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Winfield at home 48-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville was back home to host a region matchup against Winfield Friday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview survives with 41-39 win at Sardis
BOAZ, Ala. – Fairview made the trip over to Sardis for a non-region matchup Friday night and the Lions gave the Aggies all they...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region game at Russellville 42-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road for a region matchup at Russellville Friday night, and the Warriors had their hands full with...
Obituary: Jessy James Hooper
Jessy James Hooper, age 29, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Jessy was born on May 30, 1996, in Birmingham to...
Obituary: Lawrence Albert Brown
Lawrence Albert Brown, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Lawrence was born in Cullman on May 27, 1935, to...
Obituary: Rhonda Charlene Malin
Funeral services for Rhonda Charlene Malin, 72, of Logan will be at 2 p.m., Monday October 20, 2025, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 17, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State secures ACCC regular season title with back-to-back wins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State men’s soccer team closed out conference play in dominant fashion, earning a pair of convincing victories to clinch...
Pet of the Week: Big-hearted Teague
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Teague, a truly special soul wrapped in a handsome German Shepherd exterior. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
At...
Cullman Chamber hosting 3rd annual Cookie Crawl during Christmas Open House weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont downs Holly Pond 3-1 to claim area title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School on Thursday and the day got off...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Cullman rallies to defeat Decatur 18-14, wins TVFL Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School was once again hosting the Tennessee Valley Football League’s eighth grade championship game on Mark Britton Field at...
Local man dies following shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man has died following a shooting that happened in the Simcoe area on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Cullman County Coroner...
Obituary: Charlotte Miller
Funeral Service for Charlotte Miller, age 79 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jack L. Smith
A memorial service for Jack L. Smith, 91, of Cullman will be November 4th, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Gold Ridge Community Center.
Mr....
Obituary: James “Jim” Ruddle Smith
Funeral service for James Ruddle “Jim” Smith, 86, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 17th, 2025, at Jones Chapel First Baptist...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CMS among just 5 Alabama schools to reach i-Ready learning stretch goals
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Middle School reached an achievement only five other schools in Alabama could claim this year, hitting stretch goals on i-Ready...
Vinemont Town Council approves franchise transfer, Vinemont Sports Complex improvements
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, addressing several new business items and upcoming...
Cullman City Council bids farewell to Johnny Cook
Council adopts transportation plans and pay incentives for fire and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday said goodbye to longtime Councilman...
Local youth fare well at fall sheep show
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Fourth Overall Champion Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 11, in...
Taste of Cullman Grown Food Show benefits The Link
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Culinary Arts and Horticulture departments and North Alabama Agriplex hosted the annual Taste of Cullman Grown...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Viva Lee Bates-Johnson
Viva Lee Bates-Johnson age 95 of Cullman, Alabama passed away October 13, 2025. She was born March 9th, 1930.
Viva is preceded in death by...
Obituary: William Warren Agee
Memorial Service for William Warren (Bill) Agee will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Delbert Freeman, Rev. Scotty Letson...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State impresses in deep Charlotte field
Wallace State Cross Country Impresses in Deep Charlotte Field
Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Charlotte, N.C., for the Royals Cross...
Good Hope council approves change order for community center lighting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and in addition to...
Homeschool students enjoy fall book reading
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Local Branch Bookstore employee and reading enthusiast Samantha Sprouse recently hosted a fall book reading and coordinating craft day at Randall...
Reward for local woman missing since 2009 increases to $20K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local woman Tabitha Lynn Franklin has been missing since Aug. 13, 2009. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Tuesday, Oct....
Obituary: Susan Reeves Quick
Funeral services for Susan Reeves Quick, 69, 0f Cullman will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran...
Obituary: Michael Preston McClellan
Funeral Service for Michael Preston McClellan, age 27 of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Glenda Ann McElroy
Funeral Service for Glenda Ann McElroy, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Niki Lewis Carter
Niki Lewis Carter passed away on October 11th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 29th, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tinsel & Timber Auction to kick off Christmas season in support of First Source...
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source For Women will host its annual Tinsel & Timber Live and Silent Auction on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-8...
Little ghouls, big smiles: Family Halloween events filling Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. — Fall is here and the candy trail is calling. From trunk or treats to fall festivals, families across Cullman County have plenty...
Local youth fare well at fall goat show
Junior Premier Exhibitor winners in the Youth Goat Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 4, in Montgomery were, from left, Walton Epperson of...
Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park happening all month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre is putting on Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park every Sunday in October. Families looking for a unique way...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame to induct new class Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame will induct a new class on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at The Loft...
Wallace State remains unbeaten with doubleheader sweep over Snead State
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football kept its perfect season alive on Sunday at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, picking up a pair of hard-fought...
AHSAA Director of Communications Ron Ingram announces retirement
MONTGOMERY — Former AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese received a phone call from Ron Ingram on the night before his introductory press conference.
Savarese’s decision...
Obituary: Richard Monroe Holcombe
Richard Monroe Holcombe, 82, of Cullman passed away Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at his residence. A memorial service will be announced at a later...
Cam Newton recalls ‘magical’ 2010 Auburn season
AUBURN, Ala. – Five years before he mesmerized fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Cam Newton attended his first Auburn football game.
“It was a home game, and it was...
Falling for Florals: How to create a fall landscape
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Every autumn, front porches and flower beds fill up with stunning fall florals that showcase the stunning colors of the...
Troy stuns Texas State in SBC sendoff; rallies from down 21
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Tucker Kilcrease threw five touchdown passes, including a 6-yard strike to DJ Epps in overtime, as Troy rallied from 21 and 28-point first quarter deficits...
APLICATIONS
Cullman County EMA issues new emergency plan for Smith Lake Dam
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has issued an updated evacuation plan for areas of the county that could be...
