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    Brad Meeks faces new drug charges, revocation of probation

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Following a late October arrest for illegal possession of prescription steroid drugs, Bradford Meeks, 33, of Bremen, faces the possible revocation...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 9, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    City of Cullman breaks ground on OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman broke ground Thursday morning, Nov. 9, 2023, on the new OmniPlex Sports and Civic Center. The venue...

    Cullman High School Theatre wins big locally, going to state competition  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman High School Theatre won Best in Show last weekend, earning 41 Superior medals for its performance of “Leaving Iowa” at...

    ‘We just wanted to honor our veterans past and present’ 

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    West Elementary fifth-grade class entertains veterans at Active Adult Center   CULLMAN, Ala. – A hundred or more lined into the Donald E. Green Active Adult...

    76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade: When and Where to Watch

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Organizers of the 76th Annual National Veterans Day Parade announced this week that this year’s parade — set to take place...

    Ivey issues statewide ‘No Burn Order’

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a “No Burn Order” – prohibiting all...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 8, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: 7 local teams preparing to kick off round...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2023 AHSAA State football playoffs are here, and we have seven local teams preparing to compete in round one. Addison vs....

    See ‘Little Satchmo’ at Wallace State Nov. 9  

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second of five films in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College...

    Fairview Senior Center searching for Meals on Wheels driver  

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to deliver meals to local homebound clients.   Fairview Senior Center Manager Angie Carter...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats open season with 85-50 win over Hayden, Lady...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Basketball has returned to Bearcat Arena for another season and Cullman opened up its season with a matchup against Hayden Tuesday...

    Multi-vehicle crash leaves 1 deceased; Vinemont man identified

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    UPDATE (9 pm): Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed the decedent as Nicholas Allen Joiner, 20, of Vinemont. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________- CULLMAN, Ala. – One person was killed...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    See ‘Little Satchmo’ at Wallace State Nov. 9

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second of five films in the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films to be shown at Wallace State Community College...

    ‘We’re going to make it home’: Cold Springs High cuts ribbon...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Cold Springs High School. After nearly two years of working and waiting, Cold Springs High...

    The Link recognizes volunteers, kicks off giving season 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. –  Guests were greeted by a visual display of statistics celebrating The Link of Cullman County’s achievements as its annual gala kicked...

    ‘We have a lot of great veterans to honor in Cullman...

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    Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration salutes local veterans VINEMONT, Ala. – Skies were clear, a pale cerulean and perfect for flight on Saturday morning, Nov....

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    WSCC Volleyball wins ACCC Championship, heading to national tournament

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    MOBILE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball won their 14th conference title in 15 seasons and their 24th overall in a hard-fought battle...

    Pumpkin painting to ring in the fall at East Elementary

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Students from grades 3-5 at East Elementary School celebrated the arrival of fall recently be decorating their own pumpkins, as part...

    St. Bernard Prep students unite in spiritual display with Living Balloon...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In a heartfelt demonstration of unity and faith, students at St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in a unique and inspiring...

    ADCNR: Celebration of bats continues at Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production....

    St. Bernard hosting exclusive Kansas City Barbeque Society Judging/Table Judging Classes

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  Attention, barbecue connoisseurs and holiday shoppers! St. Bernard Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it will be the ultimate destination...

    Preparing pets for freezing temps: Indoors and outdoors

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer feels like it was gone in the blink of an eye and Cullman locals woke up this week to frigid...

    CHS seniors have Zoom meeting with Congressman Aderholt

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at Cullman High School met with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. Aderholt’s office issued the following...

    Gold Rush Jewelers opens in new location

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A local, family owned business known for its elegant jewelry and watches, Gold Rush Jewelers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently at...

    Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920

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    From the files of  1916 W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham. The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant. A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers...

    Well Water Quality Workshop set for Nov. 14

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Private Well Program is offering a free workshop through the Cullman County and Blount County...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Randolph in regular season finale 41-7

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After dropping their region finale to Russellville last Friday night, the Fairview Aggies bounced back in their regular season finale at...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison caps regular season with 44-6 win over Shoals...

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for their last regular season and region game. With both teams already securing a playoff spot,...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to top Holly Pond 40-24

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home Friday night to wrap up the regular season against the rival Holly Pond Broncos and...

    St. Bernard Prep Shadow Day: Discover life as a Saint!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard is inviting interested students to experience a day in the life of a Saint through our Shadow Day program!...

    WSCC hosting ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ featuring Concert Band, Jazz...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform their “Salute to United States Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 9, in...

    Chef Tillman

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    Local student-turned-chef hosting fundraiser for Flourish CULLMAN, Ala. - Tillman Oldacre, or as his online following might know him, Chef Tillman, is a student at...

    19th annual WSCC Student Investment Luncheon raises over $373K

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As Wallace State Community College (WSCC) transitions into planning for spring semester, the highly anticipated event of the fall season went...

    Veteran spotlight: Ronald ‘Ron’ Creech

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    In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire interviews....

    PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers drop regular season finale to Oakman 69-26

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    ARLEY, Ala. – After collecting a road win over Cherokee last week,Meek returned home to Tiger Stadium Friday night to host its regular season...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 41-26 win at East Lawrence

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    TRINITY, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs capped off the 2023 season with a road matchup at East Lawrence Friday night and with the help...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 3, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Rose Code’ by Kate Quinn

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    “The Rose Code” is an intriguing novel set with two timelines. One is in 1940  during the early years of World War II. The other...

    ‘We’re setting a standard’ 

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    Mayor Woody Jacobs talks local improvement projects, Christmas season  CULLMAN, Ala. – Downtown construction projects have been topics of discussion at recent Cullman City Council...

    Wallace State eligible for 2025 Aspen Prize  

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Aspen Institute on Oct. 31, 2023, named Wallace State Community College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete...

    Locals embark on Farm-City Bus Tour  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Local participants had the chance to get up close and personal with   some of Cullman’s agritourism farms on Wednesday, Nov. 1, as...

    COLUMN: A slice full of memories

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    Decisions, decisions. What was I going to eat for supper? That’s always an important question for me, but today is a special day. Today...

    Newcomers lead Auburn to 102-66 exhibition win over AUM

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    AUBURN, Ala. – With a trio of first-year Tigers combining for 47 points, Auburn tuned up for its season opener by defeating Auburn-Montgomery 102-66 Wednesday...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 2, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    2023 Cullman Farm-City Banquet set for Nov. 21

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Farm-City Week is just around the corner, and the Cullman Farm-City Committee has been hard at work through the year to...

    Cullman City Council presents $600K to city school system, part of...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday presented a $600,000 check to Cullman City Schools, part of a long-term plan to help...

    Pet of the week: Share some turkey with Kirby 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Kirby, an approximately 3-year-old male pit terrier mix with a funky patterned coat is available for adoption at the Cullman County...

    Childhaven holding benefit yard sale Nov. 2-3

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Childhaven receives donations throughout the year, but at only half capacity currently, some of those remain in storage. Since fall 2022,...

    Cullman man indicted for murder in years-long missing person case 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In a significant development in a case that has been under investigation for over three years, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office...

    STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Arab falls to No. 1 Montgomery...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After finishing as state runner ups just a season ago, the Lady Knights of Arab were back on the court at...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 1, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    Local talent: Raging Bones

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - At one point or another during adolescence, most children and teens dream of starting their band and making it to...

    ‘Not everyone lives to tell their story’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - “For my aunt we walk,” “Love does not hurt,” “Not everyone lives to tell their story.” Those were the words emblazoned...

    Cold weather coming: Heat your home safely

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    If you happen to live in areas that experience colder weather, it’s starting to get chilly and you may be turning your heat on....

    Wallace State Volleyball competing for ACCC Championship this weekend

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Volleyball will compete for a 14th conference title in 15 seasons and 24th overall in the Alabama Community College Conference/National...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 31, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    6 inducted in inaugural class of Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Heads were bowed and colors were posted at Cullman Savings Bank as a chosen few were inducted into the inaugural class...

    Wallace State Cross Country teams win repeat conference championships

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams each won their sixth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference championships Friday at...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    Auburn’s Gunner Britton, Connor Lew earn SEC weekly honors

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    AUBURN, Ala. – For the second time this season, Auburn's Gunner Britton has been named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week while fellow O-lineman Connor Lew earned SEC Freshman...

    Alabama claims Steelwood collegiate team championship

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    LOXLEY, Ala. – For the second time in as many tournaments, the Alabama men's golf team will come away with the team trophy. After winning...

    Op-Ed: Fear of the known

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    Work. It's something most of us have to do at least five days each week. However, for some the work week turns into a...

    Hanceville City Council discusses renovation of Hanceville dispatch office

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, the Hanceville City Council welcomed Hanceville Police Chief Joshua Howell, who shared...

    Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, Oct. 26, proclaimed the month of November “Home Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging residents...

    Files from yesteryear: 1954

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    From the files of 1954 Mrs. Cecil Looney, of Geraldine, was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her...

    Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin

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    ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - When word got around that Orange Beach boat “Best Trait” was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue...

    Chick-fil-A to re-open Nov. 2

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s almost time: find your best stretchy pants and cow print shirt because the highly anticipated grand re-opening of one of...

    PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Fairview falls at No. 10 Russellville 31-14

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    RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a huge regional matchup at Russellville Friday night but unfortunately for Aggies fans, the Tigers were...

    CCBOE approves contract for new systemwide security system

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called board meeting on Oct. 25 during which it voted to enter...

    Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration set for Nov. 4

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – With an estimated 7,000 (and that number is increasing) veterans in Cullman County, it can be hard to find a way...

    Senior smiles: Witches and goblins and ghouls, OH MY!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Residents lined the sidewalk in wheelchairs and loungers, decked out in witches' hats and Halloween attire, beaming at the sight of...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls in season finale at Oneonta 55-42

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    ONEONTA, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to take on the Redskins in their final game of the regular season on Friday night and after...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 42-10 win over Etowah

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After securing the fourth seed in the AHSAA 6A Region 7 standings and a spot in the playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Phillips on the road 54-0

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    BEAR CREEK, Ala. – Addison traveled to Bear Creek, Alabama to take on the Phillips Bears at James E. Glass Stadium. This was a region...

    PREP FOOTBALL: West Point punches playoff ticket with 27-13 win over...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home Friday night to host Brewer for a big regional battle with a postseason berth on...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hangs on to top Cleveland 34-26

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    CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back on the road Friday night for their final regional matchup of the season at Cleveland...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Asbury 42-0 to clinch playoff berth

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    ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Albertville to take on the Rams with a chance to clinch a playoff spot in the region finale...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers topple Cherokee on the road 26-12

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    CHEROKEE, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup at Cherokee and thanks in large part...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops season finale at Tuscaloosa Academy 48-26

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cold Springs made the long trip to Tuscaloosa Academy for its regular season finale Friday night and the Eagles trailed by...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Arab wraps up regular season with 42-7 win at...

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    HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – Arab hit the road for its regular season finale at Hazel Green Friday night and the Knights wrapped up a...

    Wallace State Theatre making Shakespeare sing

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    Carley Cofield, left, Jairus Williams and Yvonne Wakaimba practice choreography for the Wallace State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Shakespeare Sings: The Tempest,” which combines...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 27, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Pet of the week: Davey

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Davey, an approximately 10-12-month-old male Redbone Hound mix with a toasty tan coat is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...

    Cullman Farm-City Tour to explore local agritourism farms Nov. 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Farm-City will host its annual Farm City Tour on Nov. 1, departing from the Cullman County Extension Office. Guests are...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Fultondale 43-14

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    FULTONDALE, Ala. – Hanceville made the trip to Fultondale for a regional matchup against the Wildcats Thursday night and the score was knotted at...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 20th, 18th...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park Thursday and both the Cold Springs...

    Cullman County woman found deceased, investigation underway

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Coroner’s Office made a grim discovery on Wednesday, Oct. 25, when they responded to a welfare check at...

    Caring for Cullman Concert: ‘This is a huge event for us’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds walked through the doorways of Northbrook Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, Oct. 24, for Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s (GSHC’s) signature...

    Tree Commission talks prospective members, arboretum, 2023 Festival of the Trees,...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Tree Commission held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, when Chairman Barry Slatton opened with a...

    CATA students build, donate storage building to Agriplex

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) carpentry and industrial maintenance students teamed up to flex their skills and present the North Alabama...

    Nathan Winston Stephens convicted of murder of Herdon Self Jr.

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, convicted Nathan Winston Stephens of murder for the Sept. 12, 2020, murder...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 25, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 25, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    CHS senior May Dawsey named National Merit Semifinalist

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual...

    Dance2Fit in Art Park

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday and Thursday night, Kelsey Wooten gears up, grabs her sneakers and heads to southwest Cullman’s Art Park for her...

    Getting ‘saucy’ at Vinemont BBQ Fest

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The sweet smell of sticky barbecue sauce rolled in the crisp air and called to hungry stomachs far and wide Saturday,...

    Victim Services invites community to ‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is hosting its inaugural Walk a Mile in Their...