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BREMEN, Ala. – Cooper Johnson rushed for 111 yards and four touchdowns Friday night as Cold Springs pulled away in the second half to...

GLENCOE, Ala. – Vinemont built a 22-point halftime lead and stopped Glencoe’s final possession with a fourth-down sack Friday night, securing a 28-21 victory...

MOULTON, Ala. – West Point took a fourth-quarter lead Friday night, but Lawrence County answered late to defeat the Warriors 35-31 in Class 4A,...

CENTRE, Ala. – Good Hope stayed within 6 points of Cherokee County through three quarters Friday night, but the Warriors scored 13 unanswered points...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter to pull within 2 points of Parker Friday night, but the Thundering...

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond carried an 8-point lead into halftime Friday night, but Susan Moore held the Broncos scoreless in the second half...

RED BAY, Ala. – Addison held Red Bay scoreless over the final three quarters Friday night and pulled away for a 37-6 victory in...

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point, Meek and Holly Pond captured area championships while Fairview, Addison, Cold Springs and Vinemont also secured places in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A homegrown family band is lending its talent to a cause close to country music’s heart. Cipollari, the bluegrass group made...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Jonathan Patrick Young, 44, of Cullman, faces elder abuse, terroristic threat and kidnapping charges following a domestic violence call Friday, Oct....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Wednesday, Oct. 14, was National Dessert Day, and plenty of Cullman residents likely celebrated with a slice of pie or a scoop of ice...

Uh oh. Only five minutes before kickoff, and I’ve got things to do.  Quickly I round up both my dogs and pet them seven times each - the last stroke from the tip...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors ages 55 and older will receive free admission to the Cullman County Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, during the fair’s annual...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview’s offense and defense combined for six first-quarter touchdowns in a reported 41-6 victory over Crossville Thursday night at Dafford Smith...

ARLEY, Ala. - Meek defeated Phillips 54-6 Thursday night in Class 1A, Region 7 play, extending its winning streak to three games and remaining...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville fell to Hokes Bluff 49-8 Thursday night in Class 3A, Region 6 play at Ray Talley Stadium. The reported result leaves...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council addressed several matters involving city operations during its Thursday, Oct. 8, meeting, including additional funding for road repairs,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – With school out for Columbus Day and blue skies overhead, families from across the area spent Monday, Oct. 12, at 4D...

CULLMAN, Ala. – With Christmas only two months away, local nonprofit Curt’s Closet is busy preparing to help local families. Curt’s Closet is holding its annual Curt’s Christmas toy drive through mid-November, aiming...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County voters will help decide four statewide constitutional amendments and decide one local amendment in the Nov. 3 general election, with proposals affecting state government, public schools and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Chantilly doesn’t need to make a fuss to get your attention. A delicate meow is this young cat’s way of inviting you to spend a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Kim Hall hopes her participation in a new North Alabama leadership program will lead to partnerships and ideas...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope will try to extend its six-game winning streak at Cherokee County, while unbeaten Addison visits Red Bay in two...

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point, Meek and Holly Pond captured area championships Tuesday and Wednesday while Fairview, Addison, Cold Springs and Vinemont also...

One hundred years ago, on Oct. 14, 1926, a honey-loving bear of very little brain wandered onto bookshelves for the first time. A century...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Do you need a bookish itinerary this fall? Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden will hold Audiobook Walks every Saturday throughout the month of October. The walks will begin...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization is looking for volunteers to serve locally.   Case Manager Alyson Miley said they are always looking to bring on...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Guests at the Cullman Seventh-day Adventist Church didn’t need a passport to travel the world Sunday afternoon, Oct. 11. They just needed an appetite.  The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses hosted its second annual Grow Hope Dinner on Oct. 8. The nonprofit celebrated 10 years of service with a western theme, contests for best...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s Little Pink Dress benefit, held Oct. 6 at Stone Bridge Farms, raised more than $80,000...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope extended its winning streak to six games with a shutout of Fairview, Vinemont came within a 2-point conversion of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - New basketball coaches discussed their programs and student-athletes shared their goals for the upcoming season during Cullman County Schools Winter Sports...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Throughout October, local libraries have several free events available to the public, including scheduled storytimes for kids at 10 a.m.  The Shirley Burden Public Library is located at 201 Commercial St. in Hanceville.  Wednesday, Oct....

CULLMAN, Ala. - A new, locally owned boutique opened its doors to the community on Oct. 1, featuring colorful pieces, vintage items and more. A Little Too Much, located in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County residents preparing to review their Medicare coverage can schedule counseling appointments with the Cullman County Commission on Aging ahead of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - America’s Thrift Stores plans to open its new Cullman location in November and is recruiting employees ahead of the opening, according to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Area championships and postseason advancement will be on the line this week as local volleyball teams begin AHSAA tournament play.  Twelve teams across...

OPELIKA, Ala. - Emma Kile passed for 553 yards and 13 touchdowns as Wallace State defeated Bishop State 53-12 and Southern Union 54-6 on...

BREMEN, Ala. - Vista Lago has submitted a revised wastewater permit application proposing underground drip fields instead of surface discharge. ADEM’s public records database lists...

Though Cullman has wrapped up its annual Oktoberfest, it doesn’t mean we have to pause our appreciation for Cullman’s heritage. While festivals are an exciting way to...

As we approach Halloween, it seems that there’s more stress associated with preparation this year than excitement. Prices are steadily climbing and everyone is feeling the impact of it. When...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s chief financial officer described approximately 29 employment decisions expected to save the hospital more than $2.5 million in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner Kelly Duke hopes a new North Alabama leadership program will help the county learn from neighboring communities and build...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed October 2026 Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) Month in the city of Cullman, recognizing the contributions of ADK members to education...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County middle and high school students have until Oct. 31 to enter two Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competitions offering national...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For its exemplary record of leadership, service and efforts to improve the school and community, the National Honor Society (NHS) awarded...

On Monday of our trip to the East Coast of Georgia, we decided to find a park for a morning walk. We headed for the...

From the files of Oct. 10, 1946 SIMCOE NEWS Cullman, R. 2, Oct. 9.—We had a fine rain the 7th which everybody was glad to see...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Flour, eggs and a little patience turned into a fall feast Thursday evening, Oct. 8, as the North Alabama Agriplex hosted...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Oct. 17 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day in Cullman, recognizing residents living with the disease and those who care for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force is working to rebuild its membership and bring renewed attention to human trafficking in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Calling all fur babies! Cullman Today is inviting pet owners across Cullman County to dress up their furry friends for the Howl-O-Ween...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - As the weather gets cooler, the new season brings a palette of vibrant fall colors to trees that Alabamians may notice throughout...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont scored with 12 seconds remaining Friday night, but its ensuing 2-point conversion attempt came up short as Hokes Bluff held...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Parker Johnson rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown, Karson Hollis added two rushing scores and Good Hope shut out...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - Glencoe broke open a 1-point game with a 28-point second quarter Friday night, posting a reported 49-6 victory over Holly...

BELGREEN, Ala. - Meek overcame a halftime deficit to earn a reported 24-13 win at Belgreen in Class 1A, Region 7 play Friday. The Tigers...

WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point stayed within a point of Hamilton midway through the first quarter, but the Aggies pulled away for a...

MIDFIELD, Ala. - Cold Springs built a 21-point halftime lead and defeated Midfield 28-8 on the road Friday night, Oct. 9, improving to 6-1...

ATTALLA, Ala. - Hanceville fell to Etowah 56-0 in a Class 3A, Region 6 matchup Friday. The Blue Devils built a 27-0 lead by the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -Wallace State Community College crowned a new Miss Wallace State during an event that also marked the 50th anniversary of the scholarship...

Most of us have read something online that made us want to respond before we finished reading. A headline strikes a nerve, a comment...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Volume 2 of the Cullman Community Theatre’s Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park will return this weekend on Sunday, Oct. 11.   CCT Tech Director Aaron Johnston told The Tribune that...

GARDENDALE, Ala. - Cullman stayed within two touchdowns through three quarters Thursday night, but Gardendale used a 27-point fourth quarter to pull away for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Physician pay proposals were one part of Cullman Regional Medical Center’s cost-cutting discussions detailed in records examined in part 1 of “Aging out?” Records in a separate...

VINEMONT, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host a free Landscape Tree Care and Maintenance Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School on Oct. 7, announced that senior Isaac Heinze was named as a Semifinalist in this prestigious 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.   The 2027...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest, which spanned four days this year, saw a record 75,000 attendees, according to organizers.   Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Finn’s idea of a good place to settle is wherever you happen to be. If your lap is available, even better.  Finn, The Cullman Tribune...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – On Thursday, Oct. 8, Holly Pond High School’s annual Homecoming Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Parade participants are advised to arrive at 4:30 and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview’s trip to Good Hope highlights a county matchup in a nine-game football slate Oct. 8-9, with every local team facing...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties Wednesday, Oct. 7, ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, while...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, cut the ribbon on the new Good Hope Elementary...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Beignets & Brew plans to open a Cullman shop, bringing its New Orleans-style beignets and specialty coffee to Second Avenue Northwest...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Muddy Misfits and Goat Island Brewing will host the Off-Road Candy Crawl Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2-4 p.m. at the brewery. The event...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed October Farm to School Month in Alabama, celebrating the vital connection among local farmers, schools and students.  Since October 2020, the Alabama Farm to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – For the third year, the Good Hope High School varsity cheerleaders will host an afternoon of free pumpkin painting and hayrides at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – At the last meeting of the Cullman County Historical Society, guest speakers included    Thomas M. Messersmith PhD and 2026 Oktoberfest Burgermeister Edgar Veigl.  Veigl was welcomed...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Render Aid Alabama will host its fourth annual Boo Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4-8 p.m. at Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview.   Founder Candi Jones said the event is free, and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department will host its ninth annual Trunk or Treat in the CPD parking lot on Friday, Oct. 30,...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For more than three decades, The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Programs has prepared students to bring...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians that the deadline to register to vote before the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election is Monday, Oct.19, 2026.  “I...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host the third annual Spooktacular Storybook 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 a.m. beginning at the Cullman County...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Some of Cullman Oktoberfest’s fastest, lowest-to-the-ground competitors took the track Saturday, Oct. 3, as the annual Wiener Dog Races drew a packed...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A U.S. District judge has scheduled a hearing at the request of Cullman Regional Medical Center to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In Robert Tidwell Sr.’s stories, a family dinner, a visit from a great-grandchild or a conversation with an old friend could become...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city of Cullman, joining communities across the country...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – A Blountsville woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:14 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in Cullman County....

CULLMAN, Ala. - Young learners at Cullman City Primary School channeled the Oktoberfest spirit late last week, as the school hosted a special Oktoberfest...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Hanceville's fiscal year 2026-27 budget projects approximately $5.46 million in revenue and $5.17 million in expenditures, leaving an anticipated $289,044.32 in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A planned $15 million commercial development on Third Street Southwest, including a new First National Bank facility and property reserved for future...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine. In Cullman, German food is more than a meal. It connects today’s families to the people who...

From the files of Oct. 3, 1946 Cold Springs News Mrs. Murphree, from Prospect, visited her daughter, Mrs. Odie Stricklin Saturday night. Also Mr. and Mrs....

I had dreamed for weeks about feasting on a big bowl of Brunswick stew in the home of its birthplace.  Although there are those...

CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invited the community to step back in time Tuesday evening, Sept. 29, for a Gottesdienst, a worship...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two handwritten Latin choral books, one of them repaired with a scrap of parchment more than 700 years old, are on...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Eight women have been introduced as contestants for Ms. Senior Cullman County. Organizers are preparing for the pageant, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Sacred Heart Altar Society served a traditional German dinner in the church’s Family Life Center.   Altar Society member Pat Arentz told The Tribune,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Day two of Cullman Oktoberfest belonged to the community’s seniors, as Senior Day filled the Community Biergarten at Depot Park with music,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 3, Southern Ghost Girls Tours & Investigations will return to Cullman’s Warehouse District for a candlelit twilight walking tour and paranormal history...