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Local youth fare well at fall goat show
Junior Premier Exhibitor winners in the Youth Goat Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 4, in Montgomery were, from left, Walton Epperson of...
Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park happening all month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre is putting on Not-So-Scary Stories in the Park every Sunday in October. Families looking for a unique way...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame to induct new class Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame will induct a new class on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at The Loft...
Wallace State remains unbeaten with doubleheader sweep over Snead State
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football kept its perfect season alive on Sunday at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, picking up a pair of hard-fought...
AHSAA Director of Communications Ron Ingram announces retirement
MONTGOMERY — Former AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese received a phone call from Ron Ingram on the night before his introductory press conference.
Savarese’s decision...
Cam Newton recalls ‘magical’ 2010 Auburn season
AUBURN, Ala. – Five years before he mesmerized fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Cam Newton attended his first Auburn football game.
“It was a home game, and it was...
Falling for Florals: How to create a fall landscape
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Every autumn, front porches and flower beds fill up with stunning fall florals that showcase the stunning colors of the...
Troy stuns Texas State in SBC sendoff; rallies from down 21
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Tucker Kilcrease threw five touchdown passes, including a 6-yard strike to DJ Epps in overtime, as Troy rallied from 21 and 28-point first quarter deficits...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Pickleball and Peril’ by Magnolia Murdersworth
“Pickleball and Peril” is the fifth novel in a cozy murder series, The Senior Snoop Society Mysteries. Three retired women in their 70s find...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Beef Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, Oct. 8, signed a proclamation declaring October as “Beef Month” in the city of Cullman....
Cullman County Youth Football week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County youth football playoffs begin in two weeks, and week eight featured some huge games around the local area...
Cullman County man killed in early morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County man was killed in an early morning vehicle crash. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Michael P....
Dodge City Council talks S&S break-in, finances, events
DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Council at its Oct. 9, meeting heard updates from local law enforcement, discussed recent expenditures and approve...
COLUMN: Measure twice, cut once
Last week, I was reminded of the old wood-workers’ idiom that says, “Measure twice, cut once.” I remembered the advice immediately after I demonstrated...
VFW and Auxiliary hosting pumpkin carving party Oct. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Auxiliary will host their third annual pumpkin carving party event on Thursday, Oct....
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 11, 1934
From the files of Oct. 11, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Roy Ward spent Thursday in Birmingham.
Best Quality Shoe Repairing at reasonable prices. Cullman Shoe Hospital. adv.
Lewis...
Cullman County EMA hosting 2-day grant-writing workshop Oct. 16-17
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), in coordination with Grant Writing USA, is hosting a two-day grant management workshop for...
Chamber luncheon spotlights public safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center on Friday held its monthly community luncheon. The October event, which took...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Addison hammers Meek 61-22
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their longtime rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night and they just so happen to be in the same region. Addison...
Little Pink Dress brings in $88K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its wildly popular Little Pink Dress benefit Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, at Stone Bridge...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Midfield 56-20
MIDFIELD, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a region matchup at Midfield Friday night and after a strong start in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont topples No. 3 Gordo on the road, 22-19
GORDO, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Gordo to take on the third-ranked Green Wave in a battle of undefeated teams in the region Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 5 Good Hope drops region showdown at No....
HAMILTON, Ala. – Good Hope was back on the road for another big region game between a pair of ranked teams at Hamilton Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point picks up 14-6 win over East Limestone
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home to take on the East Limestone Friday night in a region matchup. It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman cruises past Columbia 39-0
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Milton Frank Stadium in Huntsville for a region matchup against Columbia Friday night and the ‘Cats had little...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview earns 28-9 win at No. 10...
DECATUR, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Priceville for a ranked, region battle with the Bulldogs Friday night, and they returned home with...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Pet of the Week: Sam, with a heart full of sunshine
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s something special about Sam, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. At just a year old, this Golden Retriever mix...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions dominate doubleheader with Northwest Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football left no doubt on Wednesday afternoon, dominating from start to finish in a pair of conference matchups...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-grade students, programs to remain at East, West...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, announced that sixth-grade students and programs will remain at East and West Elementary...
Cullman’s Sosa to compete for Miss UA Title tonight
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Thirteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa Oct. 10 at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond earns 42-0 homecoming win over Asbury
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back home to host Asbury for homecoming Thursday night, and they wrapped up a week...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region battle with Coosa Christian 41-8
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs returned home Thursday night to host a big region matchup against Coosa Christian, but the Eagles had their hands...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Aderholt presents Wallace State’s recognition in Congressional Record to Karolewics
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was recently honored by U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, who presented her with...
Learning about fire safety at the Shirley Burden Public Library
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 8, hosted Fire Safety Storytime led by Hanceville Fire Chief Bart Absher.
The goal...
Cullman Oktoberfest breaks records with 74K visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Oktoberfest was one for the record books this year. The three-day celebration of German heritage drew an estimated 74,000 attendees,...
Baileyton council recognizes Calloway, Griffin
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on Oct. 6. The meeting opened with an invocation...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Samantha Perdue award honors excellence on and off the court
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Each year at the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament, a special award is presented to honor a remarkable young woman who left...
Ellis, Sharpe named CCBOE/AmFirst Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently named Tiffiany Ellis and Melanie Sharpe September Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month: Tiffiany Ellis,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hanceville drops area match against J.B. Pennington
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted J.B. Pennington for an area match Tuesday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Tigers were...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library hosts ‘Picnic with a Purpose’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted “Picnic with a Purpose,” on Saturday, Oct. 4, to raise funds for ongoing improvements. The...
CASA shares fundraising need
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County CASA shared it is in desperate need of funds to be able to purchase goods to serve local families.
Program...
The 40 Acre Wood opening for field trips
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning Nov. 1, The 40 Acre Wood will welcome school field trips, allowing students to learn and play outdoors while exploring...
‘It feels like home’
Florida couple makes Cullman Oktoberfest an annual tradition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest is one of the city’s biggest celebrations of the year, but its...
Cullman County Fair returns Oct. 9–18 with pageants, rides, farm fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - The countdown is on for the 2025 Cullman County Fair, set for Oct. 9-18, at the Cullman County Fairgrounds, 1501 Sportsman...
Hanceville library to host fire safety storytime Oct. 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire Chief Bart Absher will participate in a fire safety storytime on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls to Brewer in 5 sets
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena for a varsity match against Brewer Monday night and after senior night ceremonies were...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Who are the ‘Hay People’? CCPS students learn about Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With the annual Oktoberfest celebration kicking off in Cullman, young Cullman City Schools students had the opportunity to learn a bit...
COLUMN: Let’s go outside to play
At the risk of sounding like an old man, I have realized there is a great difference in how the youth of today entertain...
Cullman County Youth Football week 7 scoring recap
Week seven of the youth football season is now over, and with the playoffs getting closer and closer with each passing week, each game...
Cullman’s Dylon Wallace joins UA’s Rural Medical Scholars Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed 11 students, including Cullman’s Dylon Wallace, to the Rural Medical...
Troutman receives scholarship from Farmers Federation
Federation plants seeds of success through scholarships
AUBURN, Ala. - Eighty-three college students from 61 Alabama counties received scholarships from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation...
Wallace State to be featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced its upcoming feature in the Amazon Prime television series “The College Tour.” The episode will showcase...
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 4, 1945
From the files of Oct. 4, 1945
Holly Pond News
Pvt. Kenneth Burgess, who has just finished his basic training in Florida, is spending his furlough...
Get to know Rise & Shine Hope Ranch
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Chaplains Dr. Jady and Pamela Pipes, faith is at the center of everything they do. "First of all, we want...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont outraces Hanceville in 78-42 shootout
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont made the short trip down Hwy 31 to Ray Talley Stadium in Hanceville for a regional battle with the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison blanks Waterloo at home 45-0
ADDISON, Ala. – After suffering their first loss of the season to the ranked 4A Good Hope Raiders last week, the Bulldogs were back...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 3 Fairview takes region showdown with Russellville 35-28
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Russellville for a regional matchup with big postseason implications Friday night, and it ended being another great one between...
More than 500 attend Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Oktoberfest Senior Day took place Friday, and organizers report more than 500 attended the event.
Cullman County Commission on Aging...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs shuts out West End 28-0
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles collected a road win over Lynn last week and they returned home for a region matchup against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Whitesburg Christian pulls away to top Holly Pond 28-6
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond was on a bye last week, but they were back on the field for a region game at Whitesburg...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 58-6 win at Shoals Christian
FLORENCE, Ala. – After resting up on a bye last week, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night for a region matchup against...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Priceville on the road, 26-0
DECATUR, Ala. – After handling Hayden at home last week, the West Point Warriors hit the road for a region battle with Priceville Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Good Hope handles Curry for homecoming, 48-8
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting a dominant road win at Addison last week, Good Hope was back home for a region matchup against...
MLF pro angler indicted for manslaughter in April crash on Smith...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Major League Fishing professional angler Flint Andrew Davis, 22, of Leesburg, Georgia, has been indicted on multiple charges related to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man killed in early Friday morning crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Hanceville man, according to Alabama...
Drought and potential tropical activity update
Soil conditions continue to worsen. Much of the state is now in a Moderate to Severe Drought with Extreme Drought in the western sections. ...
Ivey proclaims Oct. 5-11 Alabama Extension Week
AUBURN UNIVERSITY and ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Oct. 5-11, 2025, Alabama Extension Week. During this annual recognition...
Pet of the Week: Meet Odie, your next best friend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Odie, a 5-month-old domestic shorthair, is one of those rare kittens who seems born with happiness built in. He’s The Cullman Tribune...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls at No. 4 Hartselle, 24-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road to renew their rivalry with the fourth-ranked Hartselle Tigers Thursday night, and it was a...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point sweeps Good Hope to capture county...
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament concluded with the championship match Thursday night and for the first time in four years,...
Oktoberfest 5K/10K races happening Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - WellStone is hosting the 18th year of the Oktoberfest 5K and 10K races this Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 8 a.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rock the South officially confirms move to Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. - What The Tribune first reported Wednesday, Oct. 1, has now been officially confirmed: Rock the South will leave Cullman for a...
WSCC SOCCER: Lions earn 3-1 conference win over Enterprise State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Lions men's soccer team returned to the win column Tuesday night with a 3-1 conference victory over Enterprise...
Commission on Aging hosting loaded barbecue potato fundraiser Oct. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host a loaded barbecue potato fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. in...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday in downtown Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - With autumn air setting in and the community preparing to gather, the 2025 Cullman County Fair Parade is set to offer...
Cullman City Council passes $194M budget for 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed a fiscal year 2026 budget totaling $194,634,790, up over $6 million from last year...
12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest returns Saturday with $15K...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest will take place this Saturday, Oct. 4, offering anglers a chance to compete for...
1950s Rock and Roll and Candlelight Walking Tour tonight at Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s 16th annual Candlelight Walking Tour, part of the Oktoberfest tradition, will swing into action tonight with some tunes to kick...
Rock the South set to leave Cullman; Decatur to take the...
OCT. 2, 2025, UPDATE: Rock the South officially confirms move to Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. - As early as Thursday, Oct. 2, Rock the South organizers...
John Drozda sentenced to 90 years for 2023 murder of Thomas...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily Johnston on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, sentenced John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, to 90...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Ghost Walks coming in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Southern Ghost Girls will host four walking tours in Cullman in October.
Owner Lesley Ann Hyde said the Cullman Ghost...
Editorial: Hope as the next step
Fear alerts us. Courage responds. But hope, well, hope is what carries us forward when the dust settles and the long road lies ahead.
Hope...
Library board meeting notes: Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board held its regular board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25. Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS)...
State, national leaders visit CATA, CHS, highlighting CTE
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy and Cullman High School welcomed state and national leaders recently as part of a statewide campaign to...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point set to meet Good Hope in...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After an action-packed day one on Monday, the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament resumed at Vinemont High School Tuesday night and the...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State sweeps Calhoun with dominant road victories
DECATUR, Ala. — Wallace State flag football stayed unbeaten in conference play on Sunday, rolling to a pair of convincing road wins over Calhoun...
Burgermeister Ball kicks off Oktoberfest celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest season officially began last week, with the third annual Burgermeister Ball on Sept. 25 at St. Bernard. After a...
‘The Crown Returns’: Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant coming Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ms. Cullman County Pageant will take place at Fairview High School on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.
Pageant Director Gidget...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview, Vinemont, Good Hope advance to semifinals
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament officially tipped off at Vinemont High School Monday night and after a night loaded with...
Jacobs proclaims October ADK Month
On Monday, September 29, 2025, Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of October 2025 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
