City school board recognizes EES Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday recognized the East Elementary School Archery Team, who took the state title in the...
‘You can do anything if you set a goal and stick to it’: Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope eighth grader Katie Parrish and she shared a lot about what all...
4th Congressional District Art Competition winners honored
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Winners of theFourth Congressional District Art Competition were honored Monday at a ceremony at the Evelyn Burrow Center for the Fine and...
CATA students machine parts for International Space Station
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students, through NASA’s High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program, machined components...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie
Mary Ellen Braswell Guthrie of Cullman passed away on April 18, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Guthrie was born at...
Spotlight on seniors in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont seniors gather on the third Monday of each month at the Vinemont Community Center for fellowship and a meal,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC Sonography program information session set for April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is hosting an online information session on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m....
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: ‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Leila Pearl recaps 8th grade...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Eighth grader Leila Pearl was a part of another great cross country season for Cold Springs and she talked about what...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy class nears graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. – The last session of the spring 2023 class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy was held Saturday, April...
Bloomin’ Festival this weekend!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Craft Fair is this Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman handles Pinson Valley on senior night 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host Pinson Valley and celebrated senior night with an 11-1 win over the...
Good Hope’s Arnold lands on 2023 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fifty-two of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2023 Bassmaster High School...
Obituary: Kathy Marie Motley Grimes
Kathy Marie Motley Grimes, 55, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
She was born Oct. 21, 1967 in Geneva, Alabama to...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson
Reba Nell Chambers Sanderson, 85, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: BG Wendell Arthur Childs (ret)
Wendell was called home to join his parents Charlie and Myrtle Young Childs, and sisters Beverly Childs Jones and Nell Childs Johnson on April...
Elizabeth St. John exhibition opens at Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition featuring paintings...
WSCC Big Band Dance set for April 21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Jazz Band will hold its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 21, at the Burrow...
PET OF THE WEEK: Read a mystery with Agatha by your side
CULLMAN, Ala. - Agatha, a female Anatolian Shepherd estimated to be about 3 years old with a toasted caramel coat, is available for adoption...
Flourish raises $9K-plus at Spring Fling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, a nonprofit dedicated to life coaching and mentorship for individuals with disabilities, was proud to host its first-ever...
City reports 15% revenue increase; Ivey to attend Hwy. 157 dedication
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom at Monday night’s council meeting reported that the City’s general fund revenues have increased by...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point rolls past Fairview 14-4, Bearcats take 21-13 shootout at Madison...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies made the trip over to West Point for some Monday night softball action and it was even...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 5-4 to secure 5th straight county...
BREMEN, Ala. – For the fifth consecutive season, the West Point Warriors are Cullman County Tournament Champions and they had to hold off a...
Obituary: Synthia Dakota (SD) Kilgo Stricklin Brock
Synthia Dakota (SD) Kilgo Stricklin Brock also known as “Granny Brock” went to her heavenly home on April 14 2023 at the age 101....
Obituary: Jesse Elvin McCoy
Funeral service for Jesse Elvin McCoy, age 96, of Eva, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Rock Creek Baptist...
Obituary: Kenneth Ray Freeman
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Freeman will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Johnson Grove Church. Andy Coffey and Morris Helton will...
Obituary: Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller
Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller, age 54, of Haleyville, passed away April 14, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center, Jasper, Alabama.
Beth was born in...
Obituary: Thomas Blake Stevens
Thomas Blake Stevens, age 46, of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sep....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASEBALL: State playoffs set to begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The postseason has arrived, and five local teams are preparing to compete in this year’s playoff field. Addison, Hanceville and Cullman...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Be patient’: Good Hope’s Aubrey Scott recaps 8th eighth grade year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Cross Country and Track & Field season have been successful ones at Good Hope High School this year and eighth...
ALEA: April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The behavior of driving distracted continues to plague our state’s roadways by creating dangerous situations that can easily be avoided by...
WSCC Dental Hygiene Clinic hosting open house April 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program will host an open house on Tuesday, April 25, from 9-11 a.m. in the...
Obituary: Michael Callan, 72
Funeral service for Michael Callan, age 72, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Cullman Church of Christ...
Obituary: Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller
Cora Elizabeth “Beth” Burdge Fuller, age 54, of Haleyville, passed away April 14, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center, Jasper, Alabama.
Beth was born in...
Rivalry series clinched as Alabama downs Auburn, 6-1, on Sunday
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball earned the series win over Auburn with a 6-1 win on Sunday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Crimson Tide is...
2 ‘plays’ of ‘The Game Plan’ pass Alabama Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Two of the four bills in the legislative package coined “The Game Plan” passed the Alabama Senate April 13, 2023, according...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Codebreaker’s Secret’ by Sara Ackerman
“The Codebreaker’s Secret” has dual timelines. One takes place in the 1940s and the other in the 1960s. Isobel Cooper is a cryptanalyst during World War...
ACES: Take care to prevent an invasive species garden takeover
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Beauty can be deceiving, especially in the garden. Invasive species of plants are often pretty or ornamental. Whether homeowners purchase...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Alabama folktales
The collector’s edition of “WUNDERGARTEN,” the folktale I set in 1870s Colonial Cullman, was birthed this week. (Signed copies available at Leldon’s in the...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope, Fairview, Cold Springs advance on day 1
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament officially began Saturday afternoon at Cold Springs High School and day one was packed with...
Obituary: Douglas Wayne Mayfield
Douglas Wayne Mayfield, 66, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 14, 2023. Mr. Mayfield was born in Michigan, to John Hugh and Ruth...
Obituary: Letha Sproull Heatherly
Our “Lee Lee” will always remain in our hearts.
Letha was born to Ray and Ellene Sproull in Birmingham Alabama where she grew and graduated...
R.O.S.S. making waves in Cullman with boots-on-the-ground approach to recovery
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.) is changing the standard approach to the multifaceted issue of drug and alcohol dependency in...
Jane Barber Memorial Scholarship to have lasting impact on WSCC Dental programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 20 students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College were given $500 scholarships from the Jane...
‘The Wonderful World of Water’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Water Systems of Cullman County on Friday, April 21, will host the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of...
CHS to debut ‘Newsies’ April 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Performing Arts, including the Cullman High School Theatre Department and Choir, will debut its production of “Newsies” on Thursday, April...
Cullman County’s Haynes Farm named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction
Cullman County recognized with state Farm-City Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Present and future generations of agriculturalists were honored for outstanding outreach efforts and creativity during...
Joshua Howell sworn in as new Hanceville police chief
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city of Hanceville has a new police chief. Joshua Howell was sworn in by Hanceville Municipal Judge Steven Gravlee Thursday,...
‘He’s the man, you know?’
James Spann visits Cullman County Child Development Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - Posters with drawings and catchy slogans created by students lined the walls of the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman earns 11-4 road win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Albertville to face off against the Lady Aggies Friday afternoon and Cullman got off to a very...
Obituary: Mary Green
Mary Green, 91, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Cullman Regional.
Family will be receiving friends on Monday, April 17, 2023, from...
Obituary: Danny Steven Nekvasil
Danny Steven Nekvasil, age 76, of Moulton, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born June 26, 1946,...
Obituary: Luford Harold Farmer
Luford Harold Farmer was born in Cullman, Alabama to Glen and Dura Farmer on July 15, 1941. Harold had three sisters, Glynell Farmer Leathers, Margarett...
Rivalry weekend: Auburn and Alabama square off in Tuscaloosa
AUBURN, Ala. – Completing the first half of Southeastern Conference play, Auburn (19-13-1, 4-8 SEC) heads across the state to take on archrival Alabama (24-10,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Nursing holding information session April 24
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education will hold an Exploring Nursing at WSSCC Information Session on Monday, April 24,...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always keep your head held high’: Holly Pond’s Kalli Ham looks back...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Freshman Kalli Ham cheered on the Holly Pond varsity team and talked about that experience, plus what she learned, and...
3 arrested for identity theft, voter fraud in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen on Tuesday announced that his office assisted the U.S. Department of State, the Alabama Law...
CCCDC hosting Cullman Family Expo happening this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman Family Expo, hosted by the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) PTO, will take place this Saturday, April 15,...
WSCC Health Information Technology program information session April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces the Health Information Technology program will host an information session Wednesday, April 26, at 9 a.m....
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond, Addison collect Thursday night wins
Addison 12 - Cold Springs 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs jumped out to an early lead in their opening at-bats. Kortnie Williams hit a leadoff single...
PREP BASEBALL: Russellville takes area series over West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. – After falling in a 12-11 nailbiter in the series opener at Russellville Tuesday, West Point returned home on a windy...
Obituary: Catherine Elizabeth Bates Moore
Funeral service for Catherine Elizabeth Bates Moore, age 86, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Center Grove...
Obituary: Bobby Wayne Fuson
Bobby Wayne Fuson, 71, of Addison, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home in Cullman surrounded by his family.
Bobby...
Obituary: Willa Frances Faulkner
Willa Frances Faulkner, 84, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1938...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC: Simpson to share impact nurses had on his family at Celebration of Nursing...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Before his youngest son Brody was born with a congenital heart defect, Wallace State alumnus Jason Simpson had a passing knowledge...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always speak life into each other’: Holly Pond’s Blakely Baggett talks freshman...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond ninth grader Blakely Baggett. Baggett talked about her first year cheering on...
Goat Island celebrating 7th anniversary this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, April 15, Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its seventh anniversary. Named after Goat Island on Smith Lake, Goat Island...
Fairview High debuts esports team
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School debuted esports this year, with coaches David Brooks and Clay Morrison. The regular season concluded last week.
“We...
CPD warns local women to use caution
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday released a statement warning local women to use caution while shopping.
The CPD said it...
Obituary: Jimmy Maples
Funeral Service for Jimmy Maples, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Mt. Olive Bible Based...
South Vinemont council talks 4th of July
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday discussed the town’s Fourth of July event.
During its work session, the council mulled...
Wallace State Women’s Golf win NJCAA District Title; Men’s Golf runner-up in Region 22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team won the National Junior College Athletic Association District title on Tuesday, with Aidan Haithcock...
Obituary: Gary Wayne McQuarry
Gary Wayne McQuarry, 76, of Double Springs, passed away April 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 6,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: It’s time to teach our students that the difference between happiness and regret...
Despite rising salaries, a robust economy and a highly competitive job market that is forcing some employers to entice new workers with signing bonuses,...
‘Make every second count’: Cold Springs’ McKinna Duke recaps high school career
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs' senior cheerleader, McKinna Duke, and she shared some of her favorite high school...
Obituary: Margaret Cox-Dean
Funeral services for Margaret Cox-Dean of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place...
PREP SOCCER: West Point earns 4-2 section win at East Limestone, Segundo sets goals...
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point traveled to East Limestone for a sectional matchup Tuesday night and returned home with a 4-2 win over the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos down Southeastern 9-4
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted the Southeastern Lady Mustangs for Tuesday afternoon matchup and the Lady Broncos got off to a quick start on...
Lessons learned at Wallace State helped build business
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In the half-dozen years since he graduated from...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman drops area series opener to Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host an area battle with Hartselle but unfortunately for the...
Obituary: Troy Garmon Wisener
Troy Garmon Wisener, age 86, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1936, to...
Obituary: Larry Almarion Bauder Sr.
Larry Almarion Bauder Sr., age 69, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Jan. 15, 1954,...
Obituary: Linda Mae Boyd
Linda Mae Boyd, 74, of Crane Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville.
She was born Sep. 20,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman council proclaims April Fair Housing Month, readies for Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night proclaimed April Fair Housing Month in the city. It also declared April 30-May 6...
‘They deserve a chance’; Pet of the Week feature leads to 90% adoption rate
Pet of the Week feature leads to 90% adoption rate
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune has hosted its Pet of the Week feature for several...
‘Follow in the Lord’s path’: Good Hope’s Caitlin Nisley talks 8th grade year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last year’s track and cross country season was another good one for Good Hope and eighth grader Caitlin Nisley talked...
Christian Echols looking to make name on MMA scene
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christian Echols, a Good Hope High School graduate, is beginning to make a name for himself in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Echols...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Middleton
Nancy Carol Middleton, age 81, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home and is now resting in...
Obituary: Wayne Widner
Funeral services for Wayne Widner, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. A committal service will...
Obituary: Larry Daniel Farr
Larry Daniel Farr, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2023, at the age of 78. Mr. Farr was born in Cullman County,...
Town of Colony in disagreement about historical cemetery marker
COLONY, Ala. – Colony's only cemetery, a resting place of rich history in our county, was placed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register on...
CMS teacher in Alabama ‘Sweet 16’ for Teacher of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - March Madness might be over, but there’s still one more Sweet 16 worth keeping an eye on well into April, as...
100-plus players compete at Links for Literacy Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament at Terri Pines Monday and 100-plus players came...
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Shutout in Good Hope: Raiders fall 37-0 to West Point
GOOD HOPE - It was Senior Night for the Good Hope Raiders, who held a ceremony before Friday’s game to honor senior members of...
