Dodge City Tattoo Company sees hundreds at Halloween and Horror Art Market
DODGE CITY, Ala. – While many local tattoo shops boast Friday the 13th specials for flash art and piercings, Dodge City Tattoo Company has...
‘Murder on the Silver Screen’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds poured into Stone Bridge Farms’ Browne Stone Centre dressed to the nines in three-piece suits and perfectly bedazzled gowns on...
Cullman Lowe’s hosts local fire, rescue and EMS personnel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Lowe’s invited local fire and rescue and EMS teams to hold a meet and greet in hopes of raising...
2,200-plus visit Peinhardt Farm Days
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm hosted its annual Farm Days over the weekend, welcoming more than 2,200 guests to the two-day event...
Celebrating recovery at Holly Pond United Methodist Church
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Trauma and addiction are two things that touch everyone in some way. It may be through a sister who is...
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies fired upon in multi-county pursuit; One suspect dead
CULLMAN, Ala. — On Oct. 16, Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies were involved in a chase that started in the Bremen area around...
Obituary: Cleason Emory Stricklin
Cleason Emory Stricklin, born Dec. 19, 1942 to Synthia Dakota Kilgo Stricklin and Lawrence Winfield Stricklin, passed to his heavenly reward Sep. 29, 2023....
Obituary: Bobby J. Ryan
Funeral services for Bobby J. Ryan, 85, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Joel...
Obituary: Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price
Mrs. Gayla “Gail” Ann Smith Price, 78, of Arley, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at her residence.
Freeman-Hood Funeral Services has been entrusted...
Obituary: John Frutiger
Graveside Service for John Frutiger, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Janet Lowery Elmore
Janet Lowery Elmore, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Janet was born in AL.
A visitation for Janet will...
Obituary: Render Jackson “R Jay” Heard Jr.
R. Jay passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends in Georgia where he remained the last years of his life....
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Fairview’s Guyton named GSC Special Teams Player of the Week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference released on Monday morning its weekly award winners for football. The University of West Alabama garnered two winners,...
Alabama coaching staff selects 6 Players of the Week following Arkansas win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named 6 players of the week following the Crimson Tide's 24-21 win against Arkansas last Saturday. JC Latham, Amari Niblack and Kobe...
Cullman Regional trustee named to statewide board
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ginger Hogeland, Ed.D., a member of the board of Cullman Regional Medical Center, was recently elected to serve on the board...
Obituary: Geraldine Sweatmon
Geraldine Sweatmon, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Oct. 9, 2023, at the age of 89. Ms. Sweatmon was born in Cullman County, Alabama,...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – This was the final week of the 2023 Cullman County youth football regular season, and all eyes are now moving to...
Pink is for men, too
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year around 300,000 individuals will hear the words that nobody ever dreams of hearing, “I’m so sorry, but you have...
‘It’s a crisis situation’: Hanceville council discusses fire dues
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, the Hanceville City Council expressed frustration about unpaid fire dues. The dues, a $13 monthly charge benefiting...
The Vendor Venue hosts Ladies Night Out
CULLMAN, Ala. – New small business mercantile The Vendor Venue and Owner Leah Harris hosted Ladies Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 12. Harris threw...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Mr. G.W. Tingle passed away on October 10. There were 12 children born to this union. Burial was at Mars...
Obituary: Wayne Abbott
Wayne Abbott, age 79, of Crane Hill, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born, Sep. 25, 1944 to...
Obituary: Edna Faye Davenport
A funeral service for Edna Faye Davenport, age 84, of Cullman, will be Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Geraldine Sharpton
Funeral service for Geraldine Sharpton, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Hanceville Public Library hosts monthly homeschool Art Club
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It looks like an onion with legs!” “It’s a Walmart bag, bro!” Exclamations and chatter fill the usual stillness of the...
2 arrested for meth trafficking, another on outstanding warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Oct. 6, 2023, deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 65 near Exit...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats dominate Columbia 49-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dropping a tight regional matchup on the road against Athens last week, the Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point edges Ardmore on the road 21-14
ARDMORE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip the state line for a regional matchup against Ardmore and after starting the final...
Seniors enjoy a day at the Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – The air was drizzly and crisp as Cullman County seniors gathered in hundreds and made their way to the Coca-Cola Theater...
Vinemont council approves ‘right turn only’ sign on Park Drive
VINEMONT, Ala. - At the Vinemont Town Council meeting Tuesday night, resident Shirley Arnett addressed the council members regarding a previously discussed U-turn on...
James and the giant…pumpkin?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Visiting the Cullman County Fair brings around all sorts of interesting things to look at and explore. Exhibit halls burst at...
Les Dames hosting 2nd annual Witches Ride Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good witches and bad witches alike will descend on Cullman’s Warehouse District to drink witches brew, glide through the cobbled streets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops regional game with Etowah 49-14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to host a regional matchup against Etowah and unfortunately...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to collect 41-13 win over Ashville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at James W. Shabel Stadium in Good Hope as the Raiders faced off against the Ashville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aliceville pulls away to top Cold Springs 64-14
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home Friday night for another big regional game against Aliceville. The Eagles and Yellow Jackets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region game with West End 44-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After defeating Gaston to earn their first win of the season last week, the Broncos were back home Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Madison Academy 49-6
MADISON, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Madison to take on the Mustangs of Madison Academy Friday night and unfortunately for the road crowd, the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab outraces Boaz in 63-35 shootout
ARAB, Ala. – After enjoying last week off, the Arabian Knights returned home Friday night for a regional matchup against Boaz. Arab jumped out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek downs Shoals Christian on the road 30-0
FLORENCE, Ala. – After dropping a hard-fought battle at Addison last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies remain unbeaten with 38-0 win at Brewer
BREWER, Ala. – After celebrating homecoming with a win over Ardmore last week, the Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a...
Marshall: 2 indicted for 2015 murder of Eric Cates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday announced the indictments of Joshua Franklin Hill, 33, of Walker County and Cyerena Cheyenne...
Obituary: Gordon Albion Hudson
Funeral service for Gordon Albion Hudson, 78, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at East Side Baptist Church with...
Obituary: Karen Lynn Harden
Funeral service for Karen Lynn Harden, age 69, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Deborah Ann Wilmot
Deborah Ann Wilmot, age 66, of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 6, 1957, in...
Obituary: Jean L. Sellers
Graveside service for Jean L. Sellers, age 83, of Vinemont, will be Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Freewill Baptist Cemetery...
Obituary: Ronald Allen Stone
Ronald Allen Stone, age 49, of Crane Hill, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. He was born Jan. 17, 1974, to Lawrence Randole...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Fall festivities ahead
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s finally here! Dozens of events like trunk or treats, costume parties, festivals and good, old-fashioned trick or treating are coming...
Pet of the week: LuLu Bean is looking for love
CULLMAN, Ala. – LuLu Bean, an approximately 2-year-old female dachshund and chihuahua mix with a cream and ebony patched coat is available for adoption...
Cullman City Schools cuts ribbon on new Primary School addition
CULLMAN, Ala. – After 18 months of construction, the new additions and renovations at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) are complete and the school...
‘The Canterbury Tales’ comes to life at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of the great English literature classics came to life recently at Cullman High School, as literature students were tasked with...
Horton woman dies after Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Horton woman died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in...
Scott Brown named principal of Good Hope High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education at its October meeting approved the hiring of Scott Brown as the next principal of...
Lights on 436 hosting inaugural ‘Spooktacular’ light show
CULLMAN, Ala. – While haunted houses and corn mazes have provided Halloween entertainment for years in the community, one man has been quietly preparing...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Emily Niezer Johnston announces candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman attorney Emily Niezer Johnston this week announced that she is a candidate for Cullman County 32nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge,...
Arrowhead RV Park hosting Halloween drive-in movie, ‘Beetlejuice’
CRANE HILL, Ala. - It’s been said by many that if you speak his name three times, he will appear. “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!” On...
Youth Pet Show brings unusual and adorable contestants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is in town and this year, brought a new competition along for the ride. The Cullman County...
Cullman Whataburger holds soft opening; official opening Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s newest burger joint hosted a soft opening Wednesday, Oct. 11, inviting local officials and VIPs to sample the menu. Whataburger’s...
Obituary: Randy Lee Tucker
A Celebration of Life service for Randy Lee Tucker, age 66, of Cullman will be Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Cullman...
Obituary: John “Sonny” Alton Hinkle
Graveside service for John "Sonny" Alton Hinkle, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Oak Level...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
133 fungal collections made at AMS 2nd annual Mushroom Faire
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. – Despite chilly temps and competition with the opening week of Cullman County Fair, the Alabama Mushroom Society (AMS) saw a great...
Broadway in Birmingham: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ coming Nov. 14-19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the history-making production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play,...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism wins prestigious National Gold Medal Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a journey from hopeful nominee to triumphant winner, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CPRST) this week won the esteemed...
Daystar Church helping Alabama missionaries find safe passage from Israel
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Daystar Church and Lead Pastor Jerry Lawson have set the wheels in motion to help Alabama residents leave Israel amid...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope hosts senior night quad match with Cordova, Corner, Fairview
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was Senior Night at Good Hope Tuesday night and the Lady Raiders celebrated with a quad match against Cordova,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps St. Bernard on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Saint Bernard Lady Saints on Senior Night and Addison came away with a three-set victory,...
Obituary: Gloria Ann Barton
Gloria Ann Barton, 67, of Haleyville, passed away Oct. 9, 2023, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
She was born March 12, 1956, in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will...
Obituary: Jack Dean Herren
Graveside services for Jack Dean Herren, 84, of Oneonta, will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blountsville, AL....
Obituary: Vickie Lynn Hooper
Memorial service for Vickie Lynn Hooper, age 59, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Bertha Sue Lake Hill
Funeral service for Bertha Sue Lake Hill, age 69, of Cullman, will be Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: A parent’s practical guide to the pumpkin patch
Picture it: a verdant green field, speckled with hay, dotted with pumpkins of every shade. The air has a certain crispness to it. Faint...
Local business spotlight: Infusion Wellness & SPA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Infusion Wellness & SPA’s new brick-and-mortar location is open, and although some offerings are familiar favorites, many are unique.
Owner/Operator Whitney Cheatham...
Barnette announces 2024 candidacy
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a significant announcement at the Cullman County Republican Party breakfast this past Saturday, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette...
Warnke retires after nearly 4 decades of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - A familiar face with the Cullman Police Department decided to replace his badge with a retirement pledge this week. Captain Jeff...
Obituary: Jill Stone-Green
Funeral services for Jill Stone-Green, 47, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Wayne Wisener will be officiating. Burial...
Obituary: James H. Hall
Funeral service for James H. Hall, age 85, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel....
Obituary: Betty Sue Jackson
Betty Sue Jackson, 54, of Cullman, passed from this life on Oct. 8, 2023 at her residence. No services are planned at this time....
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Danville woman facing multiple charges after car chase
CULLAMN, Ala. – A Morgan County woman with pending criminal issues with a local business was served warrants on Sunday, Oct. 8, sparking a...
Brown Jr. and Zeno lead UAB football past South Florida, 56-35
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Running back Jermaine Brown Jr. and quarterback Jacob Zeno each accounted for four touchdowns as the UAB football team routed South...
Op-Ed: Active participation over passive complaints
In an era where social media platforms amplify voices, it is imperative to exercise discernment between constructive dialog and counterproductive complaining. As evidenced by...
CCSO makes 2 unrelated arrests for trafficking, burglary
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Oct. 3, 2023, made two separate, unrelated arrests in Holly Pond and Vinemont,...
Breaking down winter sicknesses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sniffles, sneezing and getting sick are never anyone’s idea of a grand time. Unfortunately, entering public spaces and catching viruses, bacteria...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936
Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Ray attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Sam Bradford, at Bethsadia, on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs....
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 youth football regular season is winding down and some teams had an opportunity to clinch a spot in the...
Obituary: Thomas A. Leggett, Jr.
A Memorial Worship Service for Thomas A. Leggett, Jr., age 76, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at...
Obituary: Earl Douglas Finch
Funeral service for Earl Douglas Finch, age 66, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Millard Franklin Guffey
Millard Franklin Guffey, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into the presence of our Lord and Savior on Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of...
Obituary: Alyne Barnett Williams
Alyne Barnett Williams, age 94, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Alyne was born in Hanceville, Alabama on Sep. 15,...
Obituary: Vira Darleen Hancock-Baker
Funeral services for Vira Darleen Hancock-Baker, 86, of Canal Winchester, Ohio will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel....
Oh my gourd!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Spooky season is here, and pumpkins are begging to be carved. Grab your tools and crew and join The Cullman Tribune’s...
‘It ain’t your grandma’s Halloween market!‘
Dodge City Tattoo Company hosting 2nd annual Halloween & Horror Art Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the midst of trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches, genuine Halloween...
‘In Cullman as in Heaven’: Church hosting prayer walk this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – While many Christian denominations differ in several areas such as method of worship or regularity of communion, many in the Christian...
Cullman County Fair back in action
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a year-long wait, Cullman residents (and visitors!) can now find themselves enveloped in a vibrant kaleidoscope of technicolor lights, surrounded...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss UA title Oct. 7
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Sixteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Oct. 7...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats lose heartbreaker to Athens 34-28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Playing to maintain spots in AHSAA Class 6A, Region 7 playoff picture, the two teams tied for the third and fourth...
APLICATIONS
Second Century League presents donations to DHR, The Link and Brooks’...
Child Advocacy Center of Cullman (Brooks’ Place) receives a donation from Cullman’s Second Century League: left to right: Kay Shabel, SCL; Mimi Weir, SCL;...
