Tag: Local
CCSO hosting free Public Safety & Awareness Training Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free Public Safety & Awareness Training “in response to the recent surge in...
Agriplex expansion moving closer to completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is moving closer to the completion of its new Community Hub, which it began raising funds for...
Possible severe weather threat beginning late tonight
A line of thunderstorms will enter the western portions of the state between 12 am and 3 am, move eastward throughout the morning hours,...
6th annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman set for Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The sixth annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dance workshop and social will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-4...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek routs Cherokee on the road 54-6
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Meek made the trip to Cherokee for a region game against the Indians Friday night, and the Tigers dominated this one...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs loses nailbiter at Southeastern, 13-8
REMLAP, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a big region game at Southeastern Friday night, and points were hard to come by...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope holds on to top Fayette...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After dropping their first game of the season at Hamilton last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s win streak ends with 40-14 loss to Oakman
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted Oakman for senior night on Friday and after pulling off a great win at Gordo last week, it was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with 37-13 win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home for a region battle against Decatur Friday night and after a slow three quarters offensively,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 3 Fyffe, 54-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for a region battle against third-ranked Fyffe Friday night and the Red Devils gave the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Winfield at home 48-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville was back home to host a region matchup against Winfield Friday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview survives with 41-39 win at Sardis
BOAZ, Ala. – Fairview made the trip over to Sardis for a non-region matchup Friday night and the Lions gave the Aggies all they...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region game at Russellville 42-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road for a region matchup at Russellville Friday night, and the Warriors had their hands full with...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State secures ACCC regular season title with back-to-back...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State men’s soccer team closed out conference play in dominant fashion, earning a pair of convincing victories to clinch...
Pet of the Week: Big-hearted Teague
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Teague, a truly special soul wrapped in a handsome German Shepherd exterior. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
At...
Cullman Chamber hosting 3rd annual Cookie Crawl during Christmas Open House...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Cookie Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont downs Holly Pond 3-1 to claim area title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School on Thursday and the day got off...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Cullman rallies to defeat Decatur 18-14, wins TVFL...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School was once again hosting the Tennessee Valley Football League’s eighth grade championship game on Mark Britton Field at...
CMS among just 5 Alabama schools to reach i-Ready learning stretch...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Middle School reached an achievement only five other schools in Alabama could claim this year, hitting stretch goals on i-Ready...
Vinemont Town Council approves franchise transfer, Vinemont Sports Complex improvements
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, addressing several new business items and upcoming...
Cullman City Council bids farewell to Johnny Cook
Council adopts transportation plans and pay incentives for fire and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday said goodbye to longtime Councilman...
Local youth fare well at fall sheep show
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Fourth Overall Champion Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 11, in...
Taste of Cullman Grown Food Show benefits The Link
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Culinary Arts and Horticulture departments and North Alabama Agriplex hosted the annual Taste of Cullman Grown...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State impresses in deep Charlotte field
Wallace State Cross Country Impresses in Deep Charlotte Field
Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Charlotte, N.C., for the Royals Cross...
Good Hope council approves change order for community center lighting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and in addition to...
Homeschool students enjoy fall book reading
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Local Branch Bookstore employee and reading enthusiast Samantha Sprouse recently hosted a fall book reading and coordinating craft day at Randall...
Tinsel & Timber Auction to kick off Christmas season in support...
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source For Women will host its annual Tinsel & Timber Live and Silent Auction on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-8...
Little ghouls, big smiles: Family Halloween events filling Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. — Fall is here and the candy trail is calling. From trunk or treats to fall festivals, families across Cullman County have plenty...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
