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As a sports photographer, I’ve spent years documenting athletes in moments of triumph and in moments they never expected to face. But sometimes, the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School students became “light scientists in-training” this month as part of a clever Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) project.  Students...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas may still be a couple of months away, but the City of Cullman Tree Commission is already making plans for one...

A local Hanceville eatery has new dishes on the menu. Country Wok, owned and operated by Kenny Lee, opened earlier this year and has become Hanceville’s go-to Chinese restaurant.  Lee said he...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Environmental Deputy Ron Wood collects an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 pounds of roadside litter each year as part of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s...

Sammy Confer, Jared Spears, Noah Galilee HOOVER, Ala. - Four local volleyball teams punched their tickets to next week’s AHSAA Elite Eight on Thursday, combining...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its Oct. 19 meeting discussed Halloween and town improvements.   The Berlin Farmers Market will welcome visitors for a night of trunk-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6-8...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission approved several resolutions, infrastructure projects and expenditures during its Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting, while also recognizing two outgoing...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Association of Regional Councils has named Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, its 2026 Senate Leader of the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – If Lexi could pack a bag for her forever home, toys would take up most of the room. This playful young cat loves...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State turned a tight opening set into a convincing straight-set victory Wednesday night, sweeping Calhoun 25-23, 25-12, 25-18 at Tom...

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - The Vinemont Junior Varsity Eagles traveled to Brindlee Mountain Monday night to face the Lions in the North Central Junior High...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link Family Resource Center is joining with community partners to host a trunk or treat celebration on Friday, Oct. 23,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man wanted on felony warrants from multiple agencies was arrested Monday, Oct. 19, after fleeing from officers and hiding...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The midway lights were glowing, the smell of funnel cakes drifted through the fairgrounds and inside the Coca-Cola Theater, every seat...

CULLMAN, Ala. - North Central Neurology Associates, in partnership with the Joanne P. LaGanke MS Center and MS Views and News, hosted the 2026...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board approved a renewed employment agreement for Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff during its Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting, extending his employment through...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program released its schedule for the 2026-2027 season. The season begins in early November with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Guiding Light Psychiatry in Cullman has won a Best of 2026 award for psychiatry in Cullman from BusinessRate, an achievement that comes well-earned after two years since Guiding...

This piece is part of a series The Tribune is featuring from Cullman High School’s student newspaper, The Highlight.   It’s kinda weird how we’re all reading this right now, right? Trends can...

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala.  – Eleven years have passed since Connie Ridgeway was found murdered inside her Rogersville apartment, but the search for answers continues....

BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs added two more Cullman County championships to its record Tuesday, winning the varsity boys title for the 23rd consecutive...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, citing concerns about...

VINEMONT, Ala. – Pitmasters, barbecue lovers and families are invited to follow the smoke Saturday, Oct. 24, as The Butcher’s Smoke & Flames Barbecue Cookoff & Festival...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Plans for new cabins and storage buildings at Stony Lonesome OHV Park will go before the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Oct....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cold Springs secured a home playoff opener, Addison moved within one victory of a region championship and Vinemont kept its postseason pursuit alive during...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Seventeen years ago, before “Nightmare on Woodland Street” became a destination Cullman neighborhood to visit on Halloween, resident Zach Lee said, it began with a...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Fairview completed an unbeaten run through the Cullman County junior varsity volleyball tournament by sweeping Good Hope 25-23, 25-22 in...

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Six Tribune-area volleyball teams advanced to the AHSAA North Super Regional on Monday as West Point and Vinemont survived five-set...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A tale as old as time is coming to Cullman, as the Cullman Community Theatre presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast JR” in the Cullman High School auditorium.  The production features young...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman and Cullman Christian will get one more opportunity to race before the postseason begins when the Bearcats and Lions compete...

BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs will run for two more pieces of county history Tuesday when the Eagles host the 2026 Cullman County Cross...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope senior Drake Nichols finished sixth in the small-school boys race Saturday, Oct. 17, leading local runners at the Randolph...

VINEMONT, Ala. – This year's annual Vinemont Band Booster Winter Craft Show will take place Friday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman Veterans Day Celebration will return to Cullman Regional Airport Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by the Cullman Elks...

ARKADELPHIA, Ala. - A1 Composites LLC proposes a $9.785 million aerospace and defense-related manufacturing project that would create 170 new full-time jobs in Arkadelphia, according...

When I travel, I usually ask a local resident what we should see and where we should eat. In Brunswick, Georgia, the first thing...

From the files of Oct. 17, 1929 CULLMAN COUNTY LIBRARIES "We read to learn and for pleasure." During the past school year 79 unit libraries with a...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State continued its winning streak Friday, Oct. 16, sweeping No. 14 Lurleen B. Wallace and Bishop State on the opening...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cullman. The Willow Path, a local nonprofit that helps survivors of domestic violence, recently launched “Rocks of...

CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council, on Monday, Oct. 15, adopted Resolution No. 2026-155 which authorizes Mayor Woody Jacobs to enter into professional services contract with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood for the development of a comprehensive...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Listerhill Credit Union on Thursday, Oct. 15, held a grand opening for its new Cullman branch at 702 Industrial Dr. SW. Listerhill broke ground on the new location back in November 2025...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Do you sing, dance, play an instrument or have another special talent? The Cullman Regional Foundation wants to see what you can...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Halloween is even sweeter when everyone gets to be part of the fun, and that’s exactly the goal of the upcoming Cullman Therapeutic Recreation...

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...