2023 Oktoberfest schedule of events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The season of schnitzel, sauerkraut, pretzels and prost is officially upon us. With Oktoberfest kicking off this week, and this year...
Harmony buzzing over Outdoor Classroom certification
LOGAN, Ala. – Harmony School is soaking in the much-deserved recognition of receiving certification from the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) as an official Outdoor...
City of Cullman celebrating 150th anniversary with season of grand festivities
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is eagerly gearing up to honor its 150th anniversary with a season of remarkable festivities set to...
Obituary: Thelma Sandlin-Thomas
Funeral services for Thelma Sandlin-Thomas, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow...
Obituary: Jimmie Nell Yates
Funeral services for Jimmie Nell Yates, 83, of Hayden, will be 12 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial...
Obituary: Ann Key Marshall
Ann Key Marshall, of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, August 30, 2023.
Born Aug. 3, 1950, in Eutaw, Al, she...
Obituary: Samuel Theo Porter
Samuel Theo Porter, 87, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, Sep. 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 19, 1936,...
Obituary: Linda Sue Miller
Funeral service for Linda Sue Miller, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Tasha Niccole Thornton
Funeral service for Tasha Niccole Thornton, age 34, of Cullman, will be Tuesday, Sep. 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel....
Obituary: Barbara Ann Ross
Barbara Ann Ross, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023.
A visitation for Barbara will be held Thursday, Sep. 28,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Play every play like it’s your last’: Cold Springs’ Matt Williams recaps...
BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs junior Matt Williams about the experience he gained last season and what it...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘True joy is found in the Lord’: Phoebe Jones recaps junior season...
CULLMAN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Phoebe Jones about her junior season with the Holly Pond Lady Broncos as well as...
UAB: 5 silent symptoms of ovarian cancer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As with other cancers, the earlier the diagnosis of ovarian cancer is given, the greater the chance can be for a...
Obituary: Alfred Wayne Christiansen
Alfred Wayne Christiansen, age 61, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 22, 2023. Alfred was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Alfred George...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Boles-Wolfe
Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Boles-Wolfe, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sep. 26, 2023, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will...
Obituary: Nelda June Graves
Mrs. Nelda June Graves went to be with her savior on Sep. 23, 2023, at the age of 87, at her home surrounded by...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now in the books and there were some huge games that went on...
COLUMN: Old theatre, old memories
I recently went to see singer Jackson Browne perform at the Alabama Theatre in downtown Birmingham, and a curious thing happened. After the first...
ADCNR: Wetumpka man arrested for killing black bear in Elmore County
Black bear is a protected species in Alabama
Black bear NOTE: This is NOT the black bear that was killed in Elmore County. (Billy Pope,...
ACES: A home gardener’s mum survival guide
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are already occupying garden centers...
Hardman settling in as CDC principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year Trett Hardman took over as principal at the Cullman County Child Development Center, replacing Chris Chambers, who retired after...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934
George Markland has bought a lot on Highlands, with the view of building a nice residence.
Some very naughty boys cut the German Society flags...
Fairview’s Whaley: ‘I love it here’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School recently welcomed its new principal, Dr. Johnny Whaley, to the community. Whaley is from Cullman and is a...
‘It is about us – our community as a whole’
Hanceville hosts Kids’ Night Out
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville hosted one final community event Thursday evening, Sept. 21, before the arrival of fall festivals and...
Ball celebrates Burgermeisters past and present
CULLMAN, Ala— There were lederhosen and dirndls as far as the eye could see through the banquet room of the All Steak Restaurant Thursday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs Waterloo on the road 51-20
WATERLOO, Ala. -- Addison traveled about as far to the northwest corner of Alabama as you can go and still be a resident of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Lee-Huntsville for homecoming 40-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a couple weeks on the road, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium for homecoming Friday night and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders fall to Etowah in 28-21 OT thriller
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back home Friday night hosting a big regional matchup against Etowah and four quarters weren’t...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past West Point 42-14
WEST POINT, Ala. – The seventh annual Brandin Iron Bowl was hosted by West Point this year and the Warriors welcomed in the Fairview...
Ivey proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, Sept. 21, signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day, which is Saturday, Sept. 23,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region battle with Susan Moore 35-16
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home for another regional matchup against Susan Moore, but they were plagued by turnovers throughout the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs fall at No. 2 Cherokee County 55-0
CENTRE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a regional battle at Cherokee County Friday night and unfortunately for Bulldog fans, the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Locust Fork on the road 56-8
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hit the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Locust Fork but unfortunately for Eagle...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops 1st game of season at Scottsboro 28-14
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Arabian Knights made the trip to Scottsboro for a critical regional matchup and after taking a 14-0 lead in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Southeastern pulls away to top Holly Pond 35-6
REMLAP, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Remlap, Alabama to take on Southeastern Friday night and despite trailing by just one score...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek mauls Phillips for 72-16 homecoming win
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek returned to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host this year’s homecoming game against Phillips Bear Creek and the Tigers celebrated...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
PREP CHEER: ‘Be a valuable asset to the team’: Vinemont’s Maggie Payne enjoying sophomore...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont sophomore Maggie Payne is cheering on the varsity squad for the first time this season and she's had an incredible...
Pet of the week: Shelly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shelly, an approximately 10-month-old female Border Collie mix with a dark coal coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County...
Wahl, APLS vote to create list of ‘inappropriate’ library books
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board of Diretors on Wednesday approved a resolution creating a list of books with content...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fairview wins senior night matches over Scottsboro, Decatur Heritage
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies celebrated Senior Night on the volleyball court Thursday with a tri-match against Scottsboro and Decatur Heritage. After trailing the...
Marketing moves
Students learning marketing, design skills at CHS, CMS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman students are able to learn marketing and design skills this year, as part...
Obituary: Myrtle Jean Davis Chaney
Myrtle Jean Davis Chaney, 81, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2023, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro Office and Residence.
She was born June 23,...
Obituary: Bill Wesley Dyer
Funeral service for Bill Wesley Dyer, age 78, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sep. 24, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Bailey Keef named to Mississippi College Volleyball Team
CLINTON, MS (09/21/2023)-- Bailey Keef of Good Hope, has been named to the 2023 Mississippi College Volleyball Team.
Mississippi College congratulates the student athletes who...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 21, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Commission approves FY 2024 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. It reported total budgeted expenses of $31,467,929...
Obituary: Emma Pauline “Polly” Hite Stricklin
Emma Pauline "Polly" Hite Stricklin was born on April 18, 1933. She passed away at her home on Sep. 14, 2023. She was 90 years...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Every role on the team is important’: Cold Springs’ Hollyn Bruer ready...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' Hollyn Bruer will be a freshman this upcoming basketball season and will be on the JV team this year....
Oktoberfest in Cullman: Bridging Bavarian roots and Alabama traditions
CULLMAN, Ala. — As autumn leaves transition to golden hues, Cullman takes on a distinctly Bavarian atmosphere, embracing its roots in Oktoberfest, a renowned...
Senior spotlight: Meet Angie Carter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet local pageant queen, senior citizen advocate and community member Angie Carter. The Cullman Tribune recently sat down for a Q&A...
‘Train to Drive’: ALEA participates in Operation Clear Track
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Whether you’re a veteran, unexperienced driver or make your living behind the wheel of a bus or a commercial vehicle, staying...
Obituary: David Timothy “Tim” Richie
David Timothy “Tim” Richie, 62, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2023, at Haleyville Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born Sep. 23, 1960, in...
Obituary: Jana Starling Davis
Jana Starling Davis, age 35, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023.
Jana is survived by her daughter Lakin McBee; and her...
Obituary: Christopher Ian White
Memorial Services are incomplete at this time for Christopher Ian White, 44, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. White passed...
Obituary: Bobbie Mahan Shedd
Ms. Bobbie Mahan Shedd, age 66, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2023. Bobbie was born in Bessemer Alabama on April...
PREP CHEER: ‘Spread God’s word as much as you can’: Good Hope’s Lexi Doss...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Lexi Doss will be heading into her fourth and final year as a varsity cheerleader and has...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 20, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 20, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Mayberry Goes to Hee Haw’ again Oct. 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hundreds of fans of classic family friendly comedy piled into the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State Community College on...
Cullman library board discusses challenged books, censorship
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tensions rose at Cullman County Public Library System's board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The board heard from several community members...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point splits tri-match with Cold Springs, Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted Lawrence County and Cold Springs in a tri-match on Tuesday afternoon. West Point lost 3-1 to...
Obituary: Lt. Col. Julian Richard Campbell
Funeral service for Lt. Col. Julian Richard Campbell, age 103, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023 at Seventh...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCBOE rolls out new buses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools received the first of its new air-conditioned buses last week. But A/C is not the only feature the...
Walk for MS awareness back this October
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Walk is back for the first time since COVID-19, thanks largely in part to a collaboration with...
Walk for MS awareness back this October
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Walk is back for the first time since COVID-19, thanks largely in part to a collaboration with...
Cullman Electric Cooperative hosts 87th Annual Meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite a little morning drizzle, hundreds of members of the Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) assembled at Northbrook Baptist Church on Saturday,...
Paul J. Kim to speak at St. Bernard Sept. 21-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saint Bernard Preparatory School on Monday announced a special event featuring one of America's most sought-after Catholic youth and young adult...
Obituary: Wayne Frederick Burgett
Funeral services for Wayne Frederick Burgett, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: James W. Braswell
Funeral Service for James W. Braswell, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
NWTF Alabama commits over $230K for 2024, boosts sew Habitat for the Hatch Initiative
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - The Alabama NWTF State Chapter recently approved $183,613 to 25 projects across the state for the 2024 Fiscal Year, along with...
Cullman Association of Realtors donates $73K to local charities
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Sept.13, the Cullman Association of Realtors (CAR) hosted a luncheon at Stone Bridge Farms, where it presented checks totaling...
Obituary: Ida Lou Peregoy
Ida Lou Peregoy, age 89, passed away on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 at Cullman Regional. She was born, Sep. 21, 1933 to William Jessie...
Arrests and Incidents reported Sep. 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sep. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
St. Bernard students awarded academic honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students at Saint Bernard Preparatory School have achieved academic honors through College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs serve as a...
PREP CHEER: ‘Hand it to God’: Hanceville’s Haylee Nethery excited for cheer season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville junior cheerleader Haylee Nethery had an amazing experience in her first year cheering with the Bulldogs varsity squad last year...
1 killed in late-night shooting, active manhunt underway
CULLMAN, Ala. -- According to Cullman Police Department Director of Communications Adam Clark, at approximately 10:55 p.m. Sunday evening a shooting took place near the 200...
STEM Day takes over Cullman City Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM took over Cullman City Primary School this week, introducing young students to all kinds of real-world Science, Technology, Engineering and...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 3 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- It's near the halfway point of the 2023 Cullman County Youth Football season and there were more than a handful of...
Obituary: Margaret Lanier
Margaret Lanier, age 102, of Cullman (formerly of Birmingham), Alabama passed away on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023. Margaret is preceded in death by her...
Hanceville Council reviews proposed FY2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday read and reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
Mayor Kenneth Nail said that...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Shhh and secrets
“Shhh” in a Cullman County library was likely first heard in the home of Colonel John Cullmann, the county’s founder. The Colonel was known...
CDC cuts ribbon on Cullman County Life Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) hosted a ribbon cutting for its new Cullman County Life Center....
Files from yesteryear: 1917, 1937
From the files of 1917
Mrs. O. Kinney, Mrs. G.W. Johnson, Honorable and Mrs. A.A. Griffith have returned from a ten day stay in Dawson...
Obituary: Zonie Gail Sullenger
Funeral service for Zonie Gail Sullenger, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sep. 18, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James “Jim” Ray Mechaw
James "Jim" Ray Mechaw, age 90, of Cullman, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 at MMCS in...
Barnette gives update on CCBOE projects
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Schools system spans a vast geographical area with multiple campuses, each with unique needs and characteristics, and the...
Blount County high-speed chase called off
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. -- Saturday afternoon, a high-speed chase originating in Blount County was making its way toward Cullman County before it was called...
2 killed in Saturday morning wreck
UPDATE: The driver of the Chrysler 300 has been identified.
DECATUR POST – A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, has claimed...
WSCC: 226 students named to summer 2023 President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 226 outstanding students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2023...
Cullman’s Little Free Pantry needs your help
CULLMAN, Ala. – Even with the recent 1% drop in grocery tax, area food banks and free pantries are struggling to keep up with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops tight game at Hackleburg 32-28
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Addison traveled to Hackleburg, Alabama to take on the Panthers for a game with major region championship implications. In an exciting...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats bounce back with 21-14 win at Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. – On a beautiful night for high school football, the Cullman Bearcats made another trip north to take on the Decatur Red...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview knocks off Good Hope 28-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a huge county game for both teams. After holding a slim lead...
Tower Challenge
Local first responders complete challenge remembering 9/11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue firefighter Seth Brock said he and four fellow first responders have a...
Cullman Oktoberfest back, bigger than ever Sept. 28-30
CULLMAN, Ala. – With crisp autumn air just around the corner, Cullman is gearing up for its annual take on Oktoberfest, celebrating Cullman's German...
PREP FOOTBALL: Pleasant Valley edges Holly Pond 15-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Pleasant Valley Raiders visited the Holly Pond Broncos Friday night and were able to leave with a tight, 15-14 victory over...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Brindlee Mountain 44-0
VINEMONT, Ala. – Coming off a tough non region slate to kick off the season, Vinemont hosted Brindlee Mountain for homecoming and its region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville earns 32-6 region win over Ashville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville was back home at Ray Talley Stadium for another big regional matchup Friday night and the Bulldogs of Hanceville proved...
APLICATIONS
Obituary: Ruble Graham Livingston
Ruble Graham Livingston, 90, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Woodland Village Health Care Center. She was born in Morgan...
