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Wallace State Men’s Soccer wins ACCC Championship in dramatic overtime
MILLBROOK, AL — Wallace State men's soccer captured the ACCC Conference Championship on Sunday with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Southern Union at...
City School Board approves vape and AI policies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, approving a full slate of policy updates, personnel changes and...
Beneficial rainfall but severe weather still possible south today
…Low-end severe threat continues for southwestern sections…
As of 7 am, rain was entering western Alabama with thunderstorms closer to the coast. The precipitation will...
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 25, 1951
From the files of Oct. 25, 1951
Mt. Hermon News
J. H. Hemrick, N. G. Hyatt and Harvey Hemrick made a trip to Cullman Wednesday.
W. D....
Severe weather still possible Sunday
CLANTON – Saturday, 800 am October 25, 2025
…Low-end severe threat continues for southern section’s Sunday…
A couple of upper level disturbances will move across the...
Remembering Sydni Helms-Hipp
3rd annual Memorial Barrel Race set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third Annual Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race will take place Saturday, Nov....
St. Andrew’s donation aids Good Samaritan
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Methodist Church has made a significant contribution toward the construction of Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s new location, assisting in...
CPD Trunk or Treat coming Oct. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is hosting its eighth annual Trunk or Treat in the CPD parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 28...
Wallace State Cross Country sweeps ACCC Championships at John Hunt Park
HUNTSVILLE, AL — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross-country teams left no doubt at the ACCC Conference/Region 22 Championships on Friday at John Hunt Park,...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point punches playoff ticket with 25-20 win over...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home hosting a region game against Ardmore Friday night and the fourth and final...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Addison races past Phillips 48-6
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – Addison traveled to Bear Creek to take on the Phillips Bears Friday night, looking to close out their region slate...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Falkville, 28-22
FALKVILLE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles made a quick trip to Falkville to cap their regular season against the Blue Devils, and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Collinsville on the road, 45-22
COLLINSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Collinsville for a huge region matchup Friday night but unfortunately for Bronco fans, they were unable to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek handles Vina at home 52-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek was back home at Tiger Stadium to host a region game with Vina Friday night, and the Tigers were in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Phil Campbell, 76-29
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road for a region battle at Phil Campbell Friday night and it was another tough night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game at Winfield, 47-7
WINFIELD, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Winfield to face the Pirates in their final regular season game but unfortunately it was a tough night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 22-19 win at Buckhorn
NEW MARKET, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their regular season on the road against Buckhorn Friday night and they returned home with...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope downs Dora 35-15
DORA, Ala. – Good Hope made the trip to Dora for a region matchup with the Bulldogs Friday night and after a slow start...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview remains unbeaten with 40-10 win at...
ATHENS, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a matchup at East Limestone Friday night, and it was another good night for the Aggies....
Goat Island Brewing holding ‘Operation: Beer for Warriors’ Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing will host a Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, honoring local service members and their families...
Pet of the Week: Hazel’s heartwarming curiosity wins hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hazel, a 5-month-old white tabby kitten, is as affectionate as she is curious. She is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Whether...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa places in Miss University of Alabama competition
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Abby Sosa of Cullman was named fourth runner-up at the Miss University of Alabama competition on Oct. 10, at the Bama...
City School Board approves employee incentive pay
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education has approved a resolution to provide one-time incentive payments to all employees. The board said...
15th annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival set for Nov....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 15th annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in historic...
Berlin Town Council talks budget, Farmers Market, Trunk or Treat
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates on Monday, Oct. 20, opened the Berlin Town Council meeting, which began with a discussion on budget adjustments...
Cullman Elks Lodge launches Toys of Joy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently announced the launch of its Toys of Joy program, in partnership with the Cullman VFW.
Project Chair...
Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional this week announced Cardiologist Daniel Gonzalez, MD, joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Gonzalez earned his medical degree from the...
Harmony School rocking ‘Socktober’
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School fifth-grade “Pirates and Pixies” clubs are working hard to make an impact in Cullman County this month with “Socktober,”...
James Spann speaking at Agriplex homeschool event Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Spann will be the special guest at this month’s North Alabama Agriplex Heritage Homeschool event on Thursday, Nov. 6, from...
Investing in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council joined local leaders and organizations on Monday, Oct....
34th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival set for Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Bands from across north Alabama will take the field Saturday, Oct. 25, at Hanceville High School for the 34th Annual Mud...
Wallace State Women’s Basketball ranked No. 15 in NJCAA DI Preseason...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State women’s basketball program will open the 2025-26 season nationally recognized, earning the No. 15 spot in the NJCAA...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions collect dominant wins over Lurleen B. Wallace,...
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State flag football delivered another dominant performance on Sunday, rolling to a 54-0 conference win over Lurleen B. Wallace at 17...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 22nd, 20th...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were held in Fairview on Tuesday, and it was a familiar sight when the...
Wallace State hosting Lion Fest Oct. 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College invites prospective students and their families to Lion Fest, an open house event scheduled for Saturday, Oct....
Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat, Hanceville Fall Frenzy happening this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival (FOTF) will host a citywide Downtown Hanceville Trunk or Treat event this Sunday, Oct. 26, from...
WSCC Chief of Police Shane Drake wins 2025 ACCS Chancellor’s Award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – “It is with great excitement that we report Wallace State Chief of Police Shane Drake has been announced as a winner...
COLUMN: Batteries not needed
The words “Batteries not included” are found on many of the things we purchase these days. If we had to buy enough batteries at...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2025 youth football regular season is now over, and there were some huge games that went on around the local...
COLUMN: The perfect regift
At first glance, it wasn’t much of a gift, just a cheap pocket knife made of flimsy metal and plastic. It probably came from...
Time to listen for the call of fall at Alabama State...
When I think about fall in Alabama, I do not just think about the cooler mornings or the changing leaves. I think about the...
AARP Alabama urges Medicare beneficiaries to review Coverage during Open Enrollment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - AARP Alabama reminds Medicare beneficiaries that Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. This is the...
Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 18, 1945
From the files of Oct. 18, 1945
Mt. Pisgah News
Mrs. Wanda Adams and Sandra visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wheeler Sunday.
Cpl. Doris M. Jackson returned...
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...
