New eagle statue added to Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Officials unveiled and cut a ceremonial ribbon on Friday, Feb. 2, to dedicate Lake Guntersville State Park’s newest feature, a picturesque...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn...
2 waves of rain and potential severe weather today and Monday
CLANTON – Sunday 7:30 am, February 11, 2024 (Updated 8:15 AM, Sunday, February 11, 2024)
Two waves of showers and thunderstorms will occur through Monday. An area of rain with a...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls to Shoals Christian in Sub-Regional 84-59
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for the right to advance to the Northwest Regional Saturday night and the game did not...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats advance to NW Regional with 70-58 win over Lee-Huntsville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats secured a spot in the 6A Sub-Regionals with an area championship win over Hartselle earlier this week and...
Obituary: Maurice Pruett “Buddy” Hinkle, Jr.
Maurice Pruett "Buddy" Hinkle, Jr., age 58, of Cullman, Alabama, passed peacefully on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.
Buddy was born...
Obituary: Vileta Foust
Funeral services for Vileta Foust, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at Walter Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Raymond Wilbert Tiller
Raymond Wilbert Tiller, 89, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Cullman, Alabama. Ray lived his whole life in Montana, before moving to Alabama, six...
Hanceville City Council discusses pool, Rayford Talley Building, College Drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Feb. 8 work session and meeting discussed the future of the city’s community pool, the...
D&Y Farms: Fresh farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round
CULLMAN, Ala. - One small, family-owned farm is taking the seafood market in Cullman by storm and providing farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round. Davis Dickerson...
‘Always locked in’ to Auburn, Derrick Brown sets NFL record
AUBURN, Ala. – After tying the Carolina Panthers’ record for most tackles by a defensive lineman last season with 67, Derrick Brown entered the 2023...
CATA holding open house Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) will open its doors to prospective students and their families for an open house on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs handles Isabella 72-30 to advance to Sweet 16
BREMEN, Ala. – After capturing the 2A, Area 11 championship Monday, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned to the court Friday night for a Sub-Regional game against...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point advances to NW Regional with 59-47 win over Wenonah
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning their area tournament earlier this week, the West Point Lady Warriors were back home Friday night to host...
Obituary: Hazel Kathryn Levering
Hazel Kathryn Levering (nee Lewis), better known as Kay, passed away recently. She is survived by husband Paul Levering, son Steve Levering, his wife...
Obituary: Betty Marie Freeman
Betty Marie Freeman, age 75, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Betty was born in Cullman, Alabama to Jack Virgil...
WSCC: Broadway Night set for Feb. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College's Fine and Performing Arts programs are gearing up for the annual Broadway Night, scheduled on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Betty Jean Stewart
Funeral services for Betty Jean Stewart, 86, of Bremen, will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
WSCC: Nursing offering evening classes starting fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will begin offering evening nursing courses this fall to provide a more flexible option for students interested...
Jacobs proclaims February ‘Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala- Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday, Feb. 6, proclaimed the month of February 2024 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in the...
Cullman City Schools to host job fair March 21
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman City Schools will host a job fair in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall on Thursday, March 21, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Department positions...
Make healthy lifestyle choices to be heart healthy
February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease has long been the leading...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Paula Claire Dittmar Pinkes
Paula Claire Dittmar Pinkes passed away on Feb. 6, 2024. She was born, Jan. 31, 1953 in New York.
Survived by her husband Vincent and...
Rainer: Shipp leaves lasting legacy in marine fisheries
When I reflect on my 30-plus years of covering the outdoors in Alabama, several people who influenced and contributed to my writing come to...
Playground planners
Cullman students design inclusive playgrounds as part of STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - What’s one of the best ways to get young students engaged in...
Gudger, Reed issue statement on election security measure approval
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, R-Jasper and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Wednesday, Feb. 7, issued a statement after the Ballot...
Cullman’s Ainsley Irani named Professional Cowboy Association Rookie of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ainsley Irani, 19, of Cullman, qualified to compete in Barrel Racing at the 2023 Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo in Biloxi,...
Hawkins Medical & Wellness opens in Klein Building
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newest developments, the Klein Building, is now home to one of Cullman’s first direct concierge primary care providers....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman captures 3rd straight area title with 54-42 win over Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night hosting the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area 14 championship game and the...
Obituary: Joseph Mitchell Wilson
Joseph Mitchell Wilson, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 21, 1949 to...
Obituaries: Rickie Lee Mason
Rickie Lee Mason, age 67 of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, Nov. 23, 1956 to...
Obituary: Joseph Mitchell Wilson
Joseph Mitchell Wilson, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 21, 1949 to...
Obituary: Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith
Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith, known to most of us as Mrs. Smith or perhaps even Big Momma, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 5,...
Obituary: Hedy Susanna L’Hereault
Hedy Susanna L’Hereault, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 5, 2024. Mrs. L’Hereault is preceded in death by her mother Susanna Cornelia...
Obituary: Raymond Gregg Hodges
Raymond Gregg Hodges joined his Lord and Savior and wife Marie on Feb. 5, 2024. He was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, devoted husband,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ACES: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Join fellow birdwatchers worldwide in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 16-19. Each year people come together to observe, count, celebrate and educate themselves about...
Chickening out with Keramos Ceramics and the Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and children sat around paper-lined tables at the North Alabama Agriplex on Saturday, Feb. 3, chatting and swapping stories as...
Lance Justice, DO joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified OB-GYN Lance Justice, DO has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Justice attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic...
CCSO asks for assistance locating stolen dump trucks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is searching for stolen dump trucks that were taken from My-Way Transportation on Jan. 30.
Sheriff Matt...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont falls to Susan Moore 56-51 in OT
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Susan Moore Bulldogs in this year’s Class 3A, Area 13 championship game Tuesday night and four quarters weren’t...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders earn area title with 60-55 win over Priceville, Raiders fall...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both of Good Hope’s varsity squads were back home Tuesday night to host a pair of area championship games and...
Obituary: Tony Glen Hill
Tony Glen Hill passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born Saturday, April 21, 1962.
Survivors include his wife, Renay...
Obituary: April Elizabeth Stephenson (Pannell)
April Elizabeth Stephenson (Pannell), 57, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 in her home. April was born on Nov. 4,...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Guthery
A graveside service for Shirley Ann Guthery, 74, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery....
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made five un-related arrests involving methamphetamine last week.
Jan. 29
Deputies arrested Darren Dimitrious Culver, 31, of Jackson,...
‘Trees are Terrific… in Cities and Towns!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Tree Commission were on-site at the Cullman County Extension Office Monday, Feb. 5, to judge and choose...
CDC bus missed accident just yards from school
VINEMONT, Ala. – Early Monday morning a two-car collision took place just outside of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), which caused one of...
DAR celebrates Good Citizen contest winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently announced the winners of its Good Citizens contest.
Althelia...
Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament raises more than $2.8K
VINEMONT, Ala. - The steady thumping of bags echoed through the doorway of the Vinemont Elementary School gym as amateurs and professionals alike competed...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cold Springs captures area title with 58-49 win over No....
BREMEN, Ala. – After defeating Cleveland in the opening round of the 2A, Area 11 Tournament Friday night, Cold Springs was back on the court Monday night to...
Obituary: William Brent Harbison
Memorial service for William Brent Harbison, age 64, of Cullman, is Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, with Bro....
Obituary: Angie Carlene Smith
Funeral service for Angie Carlene Smith, age 72, of Cullman, is Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at 3 pm at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Auburn’s Johni Broome garners SEC Player of the Week honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time of his career, Auburn junior center/forward Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) garnered SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Grow together’: Fairview’s Brooklynn Merriman recaps freshman season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies' JV team just completed their season earlier this month, and freshman Brooklynn Merriman talked about what she...
Summer garden class, seed swap returning to library Feb. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.- Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Feb. 2, lending hope to an early spring. The Cullman County Extension Office and...
Obituary: Ethel Rogenia Busby Page
Ethel Rogenia Busby Page, 71, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 2, 2024. She was born March 9, 1952 in Birmingham, AL....
Obituary: Martha Jeanette Buettner
Martha Jeanette Buettner, 89, passed away peacefully February 2, 2024 at Westminster Assisted Living, Cullman Alabama.
She is survived by her daughters Debbie Krisulewicz (Tom)...
Obituary: Sara Juanita Hendrix
Celebration of Life Service for Sara Juanita Hendrix, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman...
Obituary: Angie Martha Childers Veal
Angie Martha Childers Veal, 99, died Feb. 2, 2024. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
‘Butterfly in the Sky’ shares beginnings of ‘Reading Rainbow’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The next film in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College may bring...
EMA emphasizes importance of upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
CULLMAN, Ala. - While Cullman is finally warming up from the ice storm that landed the county in a state of emergency, Cullman Emergency...
Alabama SoS Wes Allen launches ‘Heroes at the Polls’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Thursday launched the “Heroes at the Polls” initiative.“Safe, secure and transparent elections are the...
Local Alfa agent Debra Sims wins statewide award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local Alfa Insurance Agent Debra Sims was recently honored with the 2023 Top Life Producer Award for Alabama at the company’s...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
On Tuesday, August 17, the W.C. Griffith Gin at Hanceville had the privilege of processing Cullman County’s first bale of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont advances to area finals with 51-33 win over Brindlee Mountain
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles are hosting their area tournament for the first time in 15 years they and tipped things off with...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point downs Brewer 73-43 to advance to area finals
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors were back home Saturday night to tip off this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament and they punched...
Celebrate the season of love locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – Whether you are itching to take your valentine out for a lush, sophisticated dinner or surprise them at work with a...
‘Thank you for choosing Cullman’
Chamber event celebrates industry leaders, growth
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Industry Appreciation event Thursday at Cotton Creek...
Black panthers: Uncovering another big cat mystery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From high-school mascots to the Marvel Universe, black panthers have appeared in many forms in today’s culture. However, is this...
CPD’s Dean retiring after 31 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Officer Matt Dean will officially retire from the department March 1, after 31 years and two months in law...
Justice Department secures agreement with Alabama landlord Randy Hames to resolve claims of sexual...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Justice Department announced Friday that it has reached an agreement with Randy Hames, an Alabama landlord who owned and managed rental properties...
Ivey announces Port of Mobile’s nearly $100B impact on Alabama economy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday in an event with the Port Authority, announced the Port of Mobile’s economic impact on Alabama’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Etowah in area tournament 25-23
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Class 4A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Hanceville Friday night and the Lady Bulldogs faced Etowah with a chance...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs advances to area finals with 71-34 win over Cleveland
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off their postseason run at home Friday night in the opening round of the 2A,...
Obituary: Mitchell Blake White
Graveside service for Mitchell Blake White, age 42, of Fultondale, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Marie Ditto
Funeral service for Marie Ditto, age 83, of Pinson, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery...
Obituary: James Nelson Kelley, Jr.
James Nelson Kelley, Jr. age 92, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 3, 1931 to...
Obituary: Patsy Louise Barber-Vance
Arrangements for Patsy Louise Barber-Vance, age 68, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Patsy was born...
Obituary: Margaret Elliott
Funeral services for Margaret Elliott, 83, of Logan, AL, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home chapel...
Obituary: Mary Sue Goodwin
Arrangements for Mary Sue Goodwin, age 85, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Goodwin was...
Obituary: Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley
Arrangements for Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley, age 72, of Baileyton, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Nunnelley was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ACES: Alabama timber market trending upward after rocky year
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — After a rocky 2023, the Alabama timber market is expected to begin trending in the right direction in 2024. However,...
91 Short Track hosting inaugural Icebreaker Race to welcome 2024 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, 91 Short Track in Hanceville will be kicking off its inaugural season with its first-ever Icebreaker Race.
91...
Pet of the week: Howl about with Howard
CULLMAN, Ala– Howard, an approximately 6-year-old male hound mix with a cream and tan coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Howard...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Put 110% effort in all things I do, on and off the...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview volleyball player Tara Evans finished her sophomore season last year and the Lady Aggies finished runner-up in the county tournament....
Auburn legend, College Football Hall of Famer Terry Beasley passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Terry Beasley, a prolific pass catcher whose Auburn receiving records have lasted more than a half century, has passed away at the age...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors kick off season with 10-0 win over Danville, Lady Warriors tie...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point kicked off its soccer season at home against Danville Thursday night and the Warriors got things started with...
Obituary: Carla Ann Towe
Funeral Service for Carla Ann Towe, age 75, of Decatur, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
County Commission ends emergency declaration
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 30, held an emergency called meeting to end the emergency declaration it set in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: Cullman Tribune Debate Series picks back up with county superintendent race and who’ll...
Since wonderful Covid locked us down for a while before excessive safety measures were put in place, The Tribune debates have been an event...
Obituary: Jerry Edwin Yeager
Celebration of Life Service for Jerry Edwin Yeager, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman...
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Op-Ed: Continue broadband expansion
Can you imagine being without “city water” or electricity?
Without either of those utilities readily available, life would be difficult, and our local economy would...
