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‘Rise to the challenge’: Holly Pond’s Bai Widner excited for senior...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Lady Broncos finished 12-17 last season and finished as runner ups in Class 3A, Area 13. They...

Planning commission approves site plans

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Planning Commission at its Monday, Dec. 5, meeting approved site plans for various properties.   The commission approved plans for the...

Christmas at Trident Marina hosts 200-plus

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CRANE HILL, Ala. - Trident Marina on Smith Lake held its inaugural Christmas celebration Sunday. Organized by Trident Marina Group CFO/Owner Jeff Tolbert and...

CCSO Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo returns Dec. 9-10

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VINEMONT, Ala. -  This weekend will mark the eighth year that Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has hosted the Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, a tradition...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops road battles at Carbon Hill

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CARBON HILL, Ala. – Carbon Hill hosted the Addison Tuesday night, and it wasn't a good trip for the vising Bulldogs. Addison dropped the ladies'...

PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope splits area openers against West Morgan

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders tipped off area play Tuesday night against the West Morgan Rebels. The girls' game saw the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rally to earn 56-53 win over Decatur...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats of Cullman returned home to Bearcat Arena to host Decatur Heritage Tuesday night and both...

Christkindlmarkt returns this weekend

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Christkindlmarkt is back for its second year beginning Friday, Dec. 9, and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 11 at Festhalle...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

‘Be the best version of myself’: Jaden Winfrey recaps her time...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked former Cullman basketball standout Jaden Winfrey. Jaden is now playing for the Wallace State Lions but...

‘All of the residents love mom’

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Shirley Rhodes was recently honored for her more than two decades of service at The Neighborhood at Cullman (formerly Morningside...

David Nassetta named Cullman police chief

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CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting Monday, Dec. 5, the Cullman City Council named David Nassetta the next chief of the Cullman Police Department...

PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats shine at AHSAA State Championships

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AUBURN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team competed at this year’s AHSAA State Championship Swim Meet at Auburn University over the weekend and among...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats Head Coach Oscar Glasscock retiring after 4 seasons

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After four seasons on the sidelines at his alma mater, Cullman High School Head Football Coach Oscar Glasscock has decided to...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s Powell selected as ALFCA 1A Coach of the...

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ARLEY, Ala. – This football season at Meek High School was one for the record books and the Tigers still have more hardware coming...

Lights on 436

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Ronnie Allred has created a spectacular Christmas light show, Lights on 436, in his own front yard and invites everyone to...

52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. LIFELONG LEARNING

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“WOOK! WOOK!”, a double exclamation, were my first words. I was mimicking my hyper-observant, deeply curious mother as she pointed out discoveries -“LOOK! LOOK!”...

CCSO shares Christmas safety tips

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) shared several safety tips for residents to remember this holiday season.   Around the home  Keep your doors...

Seniors invited to Christmas movie day

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County senior citizens ages 55 and older are invited to a free holiday movie event Friday, Dec. 9 from 10...

Christmas at Hallmark Farms returns for 2nd year

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WARRIOR, Ala. – The City of Warrior hosted Christmas at Hallmark Farms this week for the second year. Guests were welcome to walk the...

Local nursing homes accepting Christmas cards for seniors

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Several nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Cullman County are accepting Christmas cards for seniors to help brighten up their...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Falkville in 2OT thriller 64-59, Bulldogs pull...

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ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Falkville Blue Devils for two games Friday night and both Bulldog squads came away with wins. The Addison ladies took...

PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits varsity battles with J.B. Pennington

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VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the J.B. Pennington Tigers in Friday night hoops action. Vinemont's varsity girls cruised past J.B. Pennington 54-17 but in...

PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s McCoy signs with Asbury

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WEST POINT, Ala. – Thursday was a special day at West Point High School as friends, family, teammates and coaches filled the library to...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Kids Loving Kids in need of Christmas toy donations

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is requesting donations for its 11th annual Christmas Giveaway on Dec. 10....

Holly Pond hosting Christmas celebration this Saturday

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Town of Holly Pond, Holly Pond Civitan Club and Holly Pond Middle School Junior Civitan Club will host the...

WSCC hosting ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Dec. 8

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present its annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 8 at...

Cullman man arrested on burglary charges in Florence

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FLORENCE, Ala. – Braden Boner, 19, of Cullman, was arrested Tuesday by the Florence Police Department during an attempted burglary at a Walgreens Pharmacy...

CATA 1 of 8 schools nationwide to receive 2022 NCCER Core...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is one of eight schools nationwide to be awarded the 2022 NCCER Core Toolbox Grant,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies edge West Point on the road

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies traveled to West Point to take on the Warriors in a pair of varsity games. The Lady...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops varsity matchups to Decatur Heritage

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ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison men and women's teams hosted the Decatur Christian Eagles at Alan Stephenson Gym and dropped two games to the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Broncos 59-42, Lady Raiders handle Holly...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were both back home to host a pair of varsity matchups against Holly...

Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Cold Springs High hosting toy drive

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BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs High School is encouraging its students and staff to participate in a toy drive. Toys and monetary donations will...

St. Bernard celebrates Thanksgiving

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Though most of us relate Thanksgiving to turkey and dressing and all the fixings, students at St. Bernard Prep gathered in...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has a calendar packed full of holly and jolly Christmas events throughout the county this weekend and into next week.  Thursday,...

Holly Pond Lions donate remaining $2K for local family’s Diabetic Alert...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Lions Club, at its Monday night meeting, presented a check for $2,000 to the family of 7-year-old...

CCSO arrest roundup

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:   Thursday, Nov. 24  Deputies responded to a reported burglary in the...

Ingram names Trent Dilfer as Head Coach of UAB Football

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has named 14-year NFL veteran quarterback and Super Bowl XXXV Champion Trent Dilfer as UAB...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

‘We may be small, but we are mighty’: Good Hope twirler...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope junior twirler Jenna Crumpton has now been in the Raider Band for five years and has had a...

2022 Christmas Tour of Homes coming Sunday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2022 Christmas Tour of Homes will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1-5 p.m. Hosted by the Share Club...

‘Welcome to Mayberry’ coming to Hanceville Dec. 3

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman’s Senior Outreach Organization, founded by Jamie Brown Looney, is becoming known for its comical musical productions. The group put on...

Family raising funds for memorial nursing scholarship

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Pam DeBerardinis, along with the rest of the family of the late Kellie DeBerardinis Caples, is working to raise funds for...

Santa Claus visiting Dodge City Jack’s Dec. 12

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DODGE CITY, Ala. – Jack’s in Dodge City will host Santa for a special evening of holiday cheer and hand-made Southern food. Families are...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Cold Springs split varsity matchups

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night and both teams split...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Minck signs with Northwest-Shoals

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WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School’s library was packed with friends, family, teammates, and coaches Tuesday to celebrate the latest achievement of...

PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos collect sweep at Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium to take on the Hanceville Bulldogs Monday night and left with a pair of...

Col. John G. Cullmann descendant returns to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Making his way south from his home in North Carolina, Lou Johnson, a descendant of Cullman’s founder Col. John G. Cullmann,...

Pet of the Week: Dusty Miller!

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Dusty Miller!  He’s not...

Updated list of community storm shelters

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...

Act now ahead of possible severe weather

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Weather forecast models from the National Weather Service in Huntsville are calling for the possibility of severe weather in Cullman and...

Good Hope City Council presents donations to local organizations

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its final November meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and there was...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28

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Cullman County Sheriff’s Office   Incidents  November 21  domestic violence; Co. Rd. 392 assault; Co. Rd. 695 unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 1098 theft of...

‘Give it your all and never give up’: West Point’s Liberty...

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last year, the West Point Lady Warriors had another great basketball season, finishing runner-up in the area and clinching another...

Christmas coming to Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – In a town known for its festivals and community celebrations, Christmas takes the cake in Cullman with numerous celebrations and festivities.  The...

Giving grace on Giving Tuesday

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a way to encourage people to perform good deeds and now sees itself as “a...

‘You’ll receive more blessings than you can imagine’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (AFAPA) has been working to gain members this past month in recognition of National...

Files from yesteryear: 1934, 1937

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From the files of 1934    Little Mary Landel Carr has been quite ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Carr.   Doctor and...

52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. WORLD ALPHABET

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JOY TO THE WORLD  Joy to the world,  All the boys and girls.  Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea,  Joy to you and me.  - written...

Vinemont Christmas in the Park Dec. 3

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VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont’s inaugural Christmas in the Park will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the South Vinemont Trail and Art...

Good Hope provides 2K Thanksgiving meals

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope held its annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon Wednesday at Good Hope High School, where Child Nutrition...

Shop local on Small Business Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday, Nov. 26, marks the return of the annual Small Business Saturday in Cullman and nationwide. Created in the midst of...

Hanceville man hit by train, succumbs to injuries

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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was hit by a train at approximately 11:45 a.m. on the Mulberry Fork Black Warrior River Bridge...

Cullman Library: Free services and book sale

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System offers several free services to the community and will also host an upcoming book sale...

Christmas at the Grotto returns Nov. 25

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Ave Maria Grotto is bringing back its Christmas tradition for another year. This year, Christmas at the Grotto will expand...

LED lights installed at West Point ballpark

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WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council at its meeting Monday night heard from Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital...

CCSO gearing up for annual rodeo

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, including the special needs rodeo, is right around the corner— and...

Good Hope’s McKenney named Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Teen

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ALABASTER, Ala. – This year’s Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Team competition was hosted at Thompson High School earlier this month and Good Hope’s Maddie...

Cullman family copes with baby’s cancer diagnosis

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents Sadie and Derrick Attaway of Cullman recently experienced a serious health scare when one of their twins, 11-month-old Brixton Attaway,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops nail-biter to Dora 48-46

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JASPER, Ala. -- The ladies of Addison competed in the Curry Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament over the past two days and came away with a...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats win inaugural Mike Dean Turkey Shootout with 56-41...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After advancing with a 74-22 win over Moody Tuesday night, the Bearcats were back on the floor at Bearcat Arena to...

Ashley Wilson named 2023 City Family of the Year

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet Thursday evening, Nov. 17, at Loft 212 downtown, where it named...

CCSO arrest roundup

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:   Saturday, Nov. 19  Deputies conducted a traffic stop...

Christmas pyramid lighting this Friday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s traditional Christmas pyramid, or Weihnachtspyramide, located next to the Cullman County Museum at 211 Second Ave. NE, will be lit...

What are you thankful for?

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We recently asked leaders throughout Cullman County to share what they are grateful for this holiday season. The changemakers who serve the community with...

Pet of the Week: Trixie Darling

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay with the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trixie Darling.  Trixie Darling...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

Hanceville Civitan Club hosts 6th annual Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The sixth annual Hanceville Civitan Club Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting Ceremony took place Saturday at Veterans Park. Nearly 50 Christmas...

Gudger wins Guardian of Small Business award

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) honored Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, with its Guardian of Small Business award Friday, Nov....

Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Rickwood Caverns will again transform into a unique, winter wonderland for the holiday season.  Known as “Wonderland Under Warrior,” the magical experience...

Wallace State hosts holiday tradition ‘The Nutcracker’

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre hosted three performances of “The Nutcracker” over the weekend. The performances were co-produced...

PREP BASKETBALL: Rickard’s late free throws lead Holly Pond past Decatur...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – Day two of the 66th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament got underway Tuesday afternoon and a pair of local teams were...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs come back to edge Mortimer Jordan 53-51, Vinemont,...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Day two of this year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament at Lane Horton Gymnasium began with wins for the Eagles of Vinemont and...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Come out with a good mindset’: Holly Pond 8th...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Eighth grader Madison Butts will be on this year's Holly Pond varsity squad and after playing on the middle school...

Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday hours

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Thousands of local shoppers will choose to participate in Black Friday shopping on Friday, Nov. 25. In years past several retailers...

Ivey temporarily halts executions

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After the third failed execution attempt since 2018 and second in the past two months, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday,...

Chamber announces annual Holiday Storefront Contest

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CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer...

Vinemont serves hundreds at 1st Community Thanksgiving Meal

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VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont, with the help of several local organizations, held its first free Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, Nov....

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville races past Falkville 90-41, Vinemont, Cold Springs fall...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 40th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off at Lane Horton Gymnasium Monday and the hosting Hanceville Bulldogs got things started...

PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Cordova at Holly Pond Thanksgiving...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 66th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Monday afternoon and several local teams are...

Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CCSO K-9 team recognized as NNDDA ‘Top tracking team’

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CULLMAN, Ala.  - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is honored to recognize the efforts of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 Program, according...

CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized several faculty members, students and family members during their meeting on Thursday, Nov....

Cullman County Commission holds first five-person meeting

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission grew by two on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman joined the standing commission...

ACES: Factors that affect pecan tree production

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Why aren’t my pecan trees bearing anymore? This is a common question many people ask during the fall, especially if...

Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland adds 40 foot Santa display for 20th...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation saved the announcement of a big surprise for the ribbon cutting of the 20th annual Winter...