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PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Holly Pond in season opener
0WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point Warriors hosted the Holly Pond Broncos to start out the 2019-20 season Tuesday night and both the…PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats split home-opener against Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday night was the home opener for this year’s Cullman basketball teams and they were hosting the Arab Arabian Knights. The…Vinemont Council adopting children for Christmas Love
VINEMONT, Ala. – With the holidays just around the corner, Town of South Vinemont officials wanted to do something to give back to their…Obituary: Jean Denson Milligan
Jean Denson Milligan was born Dec. 23, 1938 and passed away Nov. 12, 2019.Get ready for the 2019 Farm-City Banquet with Stella Parton, Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2019 Farm-City Banquet is just around the corner. The event will take place Thursday Nov. 21, 2019 starting at 6:30…Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA…PIG BOWL 2019: Law enforcement tradition returns to support local charities
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local law enforcement tradition returns after a decade hiatus, to bring together the officers of the Cullman Police Department (CPD)…Yuletide cheer on display
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local business owners were busy Friday putting the finishing touches on their holiday decorating before Friday evening’s 2019 Holiday Window Display…Obituary: Margaret Ellen Connell
Margaret Ellen Connell, 69, of Cullman passed away Nov. 11, 2019. She was born June 30, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia to Virgil and Kathleen…Obituary: Samuel Wayne Champion
Samuel Wayne Champion, 74, of Double Springs entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Champion was born…Obituary: Mavis Sharpton
Mavis Sharpton, 90, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at her residence. Ms. Sharpton was born Aug. 1,…Obituary: Barbara Sue Scott Johns
Funeral services for Barbara Sue Scott Johns, affectionately known as “Grannybob,” will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 13, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral…
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PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Holly Pond in season opener
WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point Warriors hosted the Holly Pond Broncos to start out the 2019-20 season Tuesday night and both the…PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats split home-opener against Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday night was the home opener for this year’s Cullman basketball teams and they were hosting the Arab Arabian Knights. The…WSCC’s cross country, volleyball teams wrap up 2019 seasons; basketball teams split at Vol State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross country teams concluded their 2019 seasons at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Cross Country…STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Local teams, individuals shine at AHSAA State Cross Country Championships
DANVILLE, Ala. – There’s a lot of hardware returning to Cullman County after Saturday morning’s AHSAA State Cross Country Championships. The Cold Springs Eagles…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Fairview blows past Central Florence 46-20 to move on to round 2
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After winning their first regional championship since the AHSAA implemented region play, the Fairview Aggies hosted the Central Florence Wildcats for…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison’s season ends with 20-13 loss to North Sand Mountain
ADDISON, Ala. – On a brisk, cool night two evenly matched teams lined up at A.G. Hicks Stadium to decide who would move on…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Raiders come up short on the road against Oneonta, 37-29
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Blount County to take on the Oneonta Redskins in round one of the 2019 AHSAA State Football…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs’ season ends on the road against Ranburne
RANBURNE, Ala. – After playing their way into the postseason at the tail end of the regular season, the 2019 campaign officially ended for…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats shut out Mae Jemison 20-0 to advance to round 2
Updated 11-8-19 at 10:24 p.m. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Friday night was a historic one for the Cullman Bearcats as they collected their first ever 6A…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats, Eagles, Raiders traveling for round 1; Fairview, Addison hosting playoff matchups
Postseason football is finally here and there are five local teams in state brackets that will be hitting the field again this Friday. Cold…PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at North Alabama Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s swim team was back in action this weekend for the 2019 North Alabama Championship and there were several…Good Hope sweeps varsity, junior varsity titles at inaugural Cullman County Cheer Competition; Fairview wins middle school championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A little history was made at Good Hope High School Saturday morning as middle school, junior varsity and varsity cheer…
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Wallace State hosts Transfer Fair for its students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Arieunna Wilson recently visited the Transfer Fair at Wallace State Community College with an open mind about where to pursue a…Cullman, Hanceville mayors sign proclamations celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail each signed proclamations this week, recognizing Wallace State Community College and the…CATA Culinary Arts students serve up award-winning sweet potato recipes
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Tuesday of this week, Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts students competed in the All County Family, Career and…CATA students form school’s first SkillsUSA Council
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the 2019-20 school year, the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) has taken an extra step in promoting both cooperation between…Wallace State to host cookbook talk and signing for Alabama’s bicentennial
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and the Cullman County Bicentennial Committee are pleased to sponsor a talk and book signing with Danna…Saint Bernard hosts German students
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past August, Saint Bernard Prep families opened their homes to host two German students for the 2019-20 academic year. Just…Colleges waive application fees for AL high schoolers during College Application Week, Nov. 4-8
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama high school students applying to colleges throughout Alabama and surrounding states will soon have an opportunity to skip the typical…Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Middle school scores- Oct. 29, 2019
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In a big day for middle school scholars’ bowl, 12 area teams played through three rounds of six matches each for…Wallace State and Athens State sign Forensic Psychology transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College and Athens State University have launched a Forensic Psychology transfer partnership. Students can complete a Forensic Psychology associate…Good Hope Primary welcomes Alliance of Therapy Dogs
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Tuesday, Good Hope Primary School (GHP) welcomed Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) trainer Paula Kretzschmar and handler Dena York,…Wallace State Future Foundation surpasses $10M goal in major gifts campaign
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation closed out its major gifts campaign in style Wednesday, bringing in more than $237,000…Wallace State students ‘Help Them Tell Their Story’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – “Not all education comes from books,” is one message a student learned, appropriately enough, during a project in which a group…
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Shoals Symphony Orchestra to present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Dec. 8
FLORENCE, Ala. – Ring in the holiday season with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and a special performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” The famous “Hallelujah” chorus…‘Well Groomed’ looks at world of competitive creative dog grooming Nov. 14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The colorful world of competitive creative dog grooming will be the focus of the next film to be shown at Wallace…Alabama Original: ‘The One-Liner American Diner’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman's original Broadway-intended musical, “The One-Liner American Diner,” previewed songs by the original cast Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Gadsden. According to playwright…Dodge City seniors earn state medals at the Masters Games
DODGE CITY, Ala.- The Dodge City Senior Center earned a few bragging rights recently after competing in this year’s Masters Games of Alabama in…Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1954
From the Files of 1934: Spencer Speegle, who is attending summer school at A.P.I., spent the weekend at home. Miss Lola Beth Francisco, of Nashville, Tennessee…West Point Dinner Theatre event slated for Oct. 28
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point Theatre is busy preparing for its upcoming dinner theater event at Stone Bridge Farms. The event will take…Dead End Haunted Trail promises frighteningly good time
Take a drive down to 191 County Road 741 and you’ll see an unpaved road that leads to a “dead end” sign; keep…‘Celebrate Life’: First Source for Women holds annual banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. – First Source for Women (FSW) on Thursday evening held its annual fundraising dinner, the “Celebrate Life” banquet, at Loft 212 in…‘It’s for the kids’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) students had the chance to get up close and personal with local first…Wallace State Theatre presenting Ken Ludwig’s ‘Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood’ Oct. 24-27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Theatre will present four showings of Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26…4 area bands compete in 28th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For their 28th celebration of the Mud Creek Marching Festival, Hanceville High School hosted 26 bands from around the state, with…Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the Files of 1904: The Right Reverend Benedict Menges, O.S.B. Abbott of Saint Bernard died on Monday, after a long illness. He founded the…
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New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday…Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever…Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks…‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one…Grace Episcopal Church welcomes new rector Jay Gardner
Jay Gardner with his wife Paige and son William (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Episcopal Church welcomed James (Jay) Wynn…
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PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Holly Pond in season opener
WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point Warriors hosted the Holly Pond Broncos to start out the 2019-20 season Tuesday night and both the…PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats split home-opener against Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday night was the home opener for this year’s Cullman basketball teams and they were hosting the Arab Arabian Knights. The…Vinemont Council adopting children for Christmas Love
VINEMONT, Ala. – With the holidays just around the corner, Town of South Vinemont officials wanted to do something to give back to their…Obituary: Jean Denson Milligan
Jean Denson Milligan was born Dec. 23, 1938 and passed away Nov. 12, 2019.Get ready for the 2019 Farm-City Banquet with Stella Parton, Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2019 Farm-City Banquet is just around the corner. The event will take place Thursday Nov. 21, 2019 starting at 6:30…Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA…PIG BOWL 2019: Law enforcement tradition returns to support local charities
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local law enforcement tradition returns after a decade hiatus, to bring together the officers of the Cullman Police Department (CPD)…Yuletide cheer on display
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local business owners were busy Friday putting the finishing touches on their holiday decorating before Friday evening’s 2019 Holiday Window Display…Obituary: Margaret Ellen Connell
Margaret Ellen Connell, 69, of Cullman passed away Nov. 11, 2019. She was born June 30, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia to Virgil and Kathleen…Obituary: Samuel Wayne Champion
Samuel Wayne Champion, 74, of Double Springs entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Champion was born…Obituary: Mavis Sharpton
Mavis Sharpton, 90, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at her residence. Ms. Sharpton was born Aug. 1,…Obituary: Barbara Sue Scott Johns
Funeral services for Barbara Sue Scott Johns, affectionately known as “Grannybob,” will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 13, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral…
- Sports
- AllAddisonCold SpringsCollegeCullmanCullman ChristianFairviewGood HopeHancevilleHolly PondLocal SportsMeekOutdoorsProfessionalSt. Bernard PrepVinemontWallace StateWest PointWinston County
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Holly Pond in season opener
WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point Warriors hosted the Holly Pond Broncos to start out the 2019-20 season Tuesday night and both the…PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats split home-opener against Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday night was the home opener for this year’s Cullman basketball teams and they were hosting the Arab Arabian Knights. The…WSCC’s cross country, volleyball teams wrap up 2019 seasons; basketball teams split at Vol State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross country teams concluded their 2019 seasons at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Cross Country…STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Local teams, individuals shine at AHSAA State Cross Country Championships
DANVILLE, Ala. – There’s a lot of hardware returning to Cullman County after Saturday morning’s AHSAA State Cross Country Championships. The Cold Springs Eagles…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Fairview blows past Central Florence 46-20 to move on to round 2
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After winning their first regional championship since the AHSAA implemented region play, the Fairview Aggies hosted the Central Florence Wildcats for…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison’s season ends with 20-13 loss to North Sand Mountain
ADDISON, Ala. – On a brisk, cool night two evenly matched teams lined up at A.G. Hicks Stadium to decide who would move on…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Raiders come up short on the road against Oneonta, 37-29
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Blount County to take on the Oneonta Redskins in round one of the 2019 AHSAA State Football…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs’ season ends on the road against Ranburne
RANBURNE, Ala. – After playing their way into the postseason at the tail end of the regular season, the 2019 campaign officially ended for…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats shut out Mae Jemison 20-0 to advance to round 2
Updated 11-8-19 at 10:24 p.m. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Friday night was a historic one for the Cullman Bearcats as they collected their first ever 6A…PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats, Eagles, Raiders traveling for round 1; Fairview, Addison hosting playoff matchups
Postseason football is finally here and there are five local teams in state brackets that will be hitting the field again this Friday. Cold…PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at North Alabama Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s swim team was back in action this weekend for the 2019 North Alabama Championship and there were several…Good Hope sweeps varsity, junior varsity titles at inaugural Cullman County Cheer Competition; Fairview wins middle school championship
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A little history was made at Good Hope High School Saturday morning as middle school, junior varsity and varsity cheer…
- Education
- AllCullman ChristianCullman CityCullman CountyHomeschoolSacred HeartSt. Bernard PrepSt. Paul’sVinemont Christian AcademyWallace State
Wallace State hosts Transfer Fair for its students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Arieunna Wilson recently visited the Transfer Fair at Wallace State Community College with an open mind about where to pursue a…Cullman, Hanceville mayors sign proclamations celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail each signed proclamations this week, recognizing Wallace State Community College and the…CATA Culinary Arts students serve up award-winning sweet potato recipes
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Tuesday of this week, Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts students competed in the All County Family, Career and…CATA students form school’s first SkillsUSA Council
CULLMAN, Ala. – For the 2019-20 school year, the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) has taken an extra step in promoting both cooperation between…Wallace State to host cookbook talk and signing for Alabama’s bicentennial
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and the Cullman County Bicentennial Committee are pleased to sponsor a talk and book signing with Danna…Saint Bernard hosts German students
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past August, Saint Bernard Prep families opened their homes to host two German students for the 2019-20 academic year. Just…Colleges waive application fees for AL high schoolers during College Application Week, Nov. 4-8
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama high school students applying to colleges throughout Alabama and surrounding states will soon have an opportunity to skip the typical…Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Middle school scores- Oct. 29, 2019
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In a big day for middle school scholars’ bowl, 12 area teams played through three rounds of six matches each for…Wallace State and Athens State sign Forensic Psychology transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College and Athens State University have launched a Forensic Psychology transfer partnership. Students can complete a Forensic Psychology associate…Good Hope Primary welcomes Alliance of Therapy Dogs
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Tuesday, Good Hope Primary School (GHP) welcomed Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) trainer Paula Kretzschmar and handler Dena York,…Wallace State Future Foundation surpasses $10M goal in major gifts campaign
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation closed out its major gifts campaign in style Wednesday, bringing in more than $237,000…Wallace State students ‘Help Them Tell Their Story’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – “Not all education comes from books,” is one message a student learned, appropriately enough, during a project in which a group…
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- AllArtsBook ReviewEntertainmentArtMovie ReviewMusicPop CultureFaithFamilyFestivalHealthHistoricalLifestyleHistoryReligionSenior SpotlightTheater
Shoals Symphony Orchestra to present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Dec. 8
FLORENCE, Ala. – Ring in the holiday season with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and a special performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” The famous “Hallelujah” chorus…‘Well Groomed’ looks at world of competitive creative dog grooming Nov. 14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The colorful world of competitive creative dog grooming will be the focus of the next film to be shown at Wallace…Alabama Original: ‘The One-Liner American Diner’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman's original Broadway-intended musical, “The One-Liner American Diner,” previewed songs by the original cast Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Gadsden. According to playwright…Dodge City seniors earn state medals at the Masters Games
DODGE CITY, Ala.- The Dodge City Senior Center earned a few bragging rights recently after competing in this year’s Masters Games of Alabama in…Files from Yesteryear: 1934, 1954
From the Files of 1934: Spencer Speegle, who is attending summer school at A.P.I., spent the weekend at home. Miss Lola Beth Francisco, of Nashville, Tennessee…West Point Dinner Theatre event slated for Oct. 28
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point Theatre is busy preparing for its upcoming dinner theater event at Stone Bridge Farms. The event will take…Dead End Haunted Trail promises frighteningly good time
Take a drive down to 191 County Road 741 and you’ll see an unpaved road that leads to a “dead end” sign; keep…‘Celebrate Life’: First Source for Women holds annual banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. – First Source for Women (FSW) on Thursday evening held its annual fundraising dinner, the “Celebrate Life” banquet, at Loft 212 in…‘It’s for the kids’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) students had the chance to get up close and personal with local first…Wallace State Theatre presenting Ken Ludwig’s ‘Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood’ Oct. 24-27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Theatre will present four showings of Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 24-26…4 area bands compete in 28th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For their 28th celebration of the Mud Creek Marching Festival, Hanceville High School hosted 26 bands from around the state, with…Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the Files of 1904: The Right Reverend Benedict Menges, O.S.B. Abbott of Saint Bernard died on Monday, after a long illness. He founded the…
- Religion
New Hope #2 Baptist Church holds first 4th of July community event
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For the first time, New Hope #2 Baptist Church joined the list of Independence Day community events on Wednesday…Branded by Christ Cowboy Church holds Faith, Family, & Fireworks Extravaganza in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – To kick off the week leading up to Independence Day, Branded by Christ Cowboy Church held its first-ever…Garden City, local churches celebrate freedom with community fireworks show
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – On Sunday evening, Garden City got a jump on the Independence Day holiday by holding a community fireworks…‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one…Grace Episcopal Church welcomes new rector Jay Gardner
Jay Gardner with his wife Paige and son William (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Episcopal Church welcomed James (Jay) Wynn…
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