Cullman man dies after Blount County wreck
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Blount County. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as David L. Davis, 63.
Troopers said Davis was critically injured when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was...
A sweet celebration: National Honey Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — National Honey Month is a celebration of the vital role honeybees and apiculturists play in pollination and honey production. As beekeepers across the country work to support bee populations amid a myriad of challenges, this month highlights the importance of...
All or nothing: Managing white-tailed deer predators in the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Predators play an important role in wildlife ecosystems. You can think of them as nature’s own regulatory service. Without their presence, prey populations would quickly overtake habitats, leading to mass areas of depleted resources. Predators also remove injured and diseased...
Harvest to Home serves local food to sold-out crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Sept. 12, held its annual fundraising event, the Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner & Auctions, at the Dr. William F. Peinhardt Conference Center at Wallace State Community College. The event was sold out.
The...
Hanceville City Council votes to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday held a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-5, which proposed amending the zoning ordinance to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities within city limits. The council also made appointments to the...
7 arrested in multistate vehicle theft ring
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department Investigation Division in conjunction with Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Friday evening, Sept. 13, 2024, arrested seven individuals allegedly involved in a multistate vehicle theft ring, according to a media...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, were in Cullman on Saturday.
Mrs. Conrad Howard and Miss Trichel Cordes spent Tuesday in Birmingham.
Doctor and Mrs. C.E. Herrin and...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County 40-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After heavy rainfall postponed West Point’s region matchup against Lawrence County Friday night, the Warriors and Red Devils were able to hit the turf at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately for the West Point faithful braving...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball Sweeps Bevill State, Lawson State, Men’s Golf places 6th in Dan York Tournament, Men’s and Women’s Tennis opens home season against Itawamba
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Bevill State at home on Sept. 11. The Lady Lions posted a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-5, 25-14 and 25-13, further improving their...
Making dreams come true: Support Cullman’s Special Education students’ dream trip to Disney
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is offering its Special Education students a life-changing opportunity with an upcoming trip to Disney. The adventure, designed to build essential life skills, will see students developing teamwork, responsibility and real-world experience through a series of pre-trip and...
West Point hosts Community Homecoming Parade
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents were given a brush-up on parade etiquette and candy-collecting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the West Point Community Homecoming Parade. Attendees rallied around the West Point High School football team ahead of its homecoming game, scheduled for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos race past Brindlee Mountain on homecoming 54-8
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After waiting through a couple hours of weather delays, the Holly Pond Broncos hit the field for a homecoming matchup against Brindlee Mountain and they celebrated the occasion with a dominant, 54-8 win over the Lions.
The Broncos quickly forced a...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss University of Alabama title
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Eighteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. The Miss UA pageant, which is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama and Miss America, is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison picks up 39-6 region win at Cherokee
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Addison traveled to the quaint town of Cherokee in Northwest Alabama Friday night to take on the Indians in a region game at a surprisingly dry William Lyle Harris Stadium. If Addison was expecting to play the Cherokee teams of old, they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs hammers Cleveland on the road 46-0
CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road for a region matchup at Cleveland Friday night and after more than two hours of lighting delays, the Eagles dominated the Panthers once they hit the field. Cold Springs jumped out to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 37-8 region win at Phillips Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Phillips Bear Creek and after falling to Hackleburg last week, the Tigers bounced back with an impressive, 37-8 win over the Bears.
A 50-yard touchdown pass...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont bounces back with 32-28 win at Midfield
MIDFIELD, Ala. – After falling in four overtimes on the road at Phil Campbell last week, the Vinemont Eagles found themselves in another tight game Friday night. However, the Eagles were able to finish the game strong and leave Midfield with a hard-fought, 32-28...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville shuts out Carbon Hill on the road 24-0
CARBON HILL, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Carbon Hill and after struggling in their first three games this fall, the Bulldogs returned home from Carbon Hill with their first win of the season....
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Ardmore on the road 28-6
ARDMORE, Ala. – After dismantling West Point in their region opener last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night for another regional battle against Ardmore. The Aggies built a 14-0 lead in the first half and maintained control of the game in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders earn 27-7 win at Haleyville
HALEYVILLE, Ala. – After opening up region play with a 7-6 win over Fultondale last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night for a rainy, regional matchup at Haleyville. The score was knotted at 7 at halftime but the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman scores late to edge Jasper 21-20
JASPER, Ala. – Cullman back on the road for a rainy regional matchup at Jasper Friday night and despite the wet and windy conditions on the field, it was another classic battle between the Bearcats and the Vikings. Cullman trailed 20-7 at one point...
Celebrate Magic: The Gathering’s DUSKMOURN prerelease on Sept. 20 at Gamer Geeks Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gamer Geeks Cullman will be hosting a prerelease event for Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, DUSKMOURN, on Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. Inspired by 80s and 90s horror films, this set takes players on a journey through a haunted mansion...
Celebrating 100 Years: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosting centennial event Sept. 15
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:45 a.m., marking a century of faith, community and service. The centennial event will feature a historical display of photos and documents, as well as a potluck...
Pet of the week: Mr. Paddy Mahoney
CULLMAN, Ala. - He may not have bagpipes but Paddy Mahoney, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, makes for excellent company. He’s a terrier mix who is approximately 1 year old.
Though he’s a terrier, Mr. Paddy Mahoney is an unassuming chap displaying a...
Free electric vehicle showcase set for Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A free electric vehicle (EV) showcase will take place at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman on Saturday, Sept. 14. A variety of EVs will be on display, and EV owners will be on-hand to talk one-on-one with anyone interested in learning more...
‘The smallest acts of kindness can ignite meaningful and lasting change’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sept. 10, volunteers from all walks of life participated in the United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring. The groups of givers gathered at UWCC’s partner agencies across the county to lend a hand in completing various tasks,...
Fairview Town Council talks fire hydrants, Little Free Library
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the Fairview Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, when the council welcomed Clint Hayes of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. Hayes shared news about one of the department’s latest projects.
Hayes stated that over 70 fire...
CCBOE names Dowski, Johnson August Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who go above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Kendra Dowski, PreK, Parkside
Kendra Dowski is a PreK teacher at Parkside.
"She has worked...
Wallace State Men’s Golf opens season under leadership of Kayland Wilson
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s golf fall season gets underway this week under the leadership of new head coach Kayland Wilson.
Wilson comes to Wallace State after serving as the head coach for the men’s and women’s golf teams at Faulkner University. In...
Baileyton council talks Family Fun Day in the Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. – After Mayor Windell Calloway called the monthly Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Donna Kent, president of the Baileyton Senior Center, was the first speaker of the night.
Kent expressed her appreciation for the council and its assistance in funding...
Cullman City Council hears about abandoned property
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday heard from residents of the Arbor East subdivision on the city’s southeast side, asking for the City to take charge of an abandoned property containing a severely deteriorated structure at 1509 Bower Dr. in their neighborhood.
Next-door neighbor Bobby...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball goes 6-1 in last 7 matches, Cross Country Teams finish top 5 at Montevallo Falcon Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Volleyball team completed a seven-match stretch, going 6-1 overall, with six of those matches taking place at home as part of the Alabama/Mississippi Crossover Battle Tournament hosted by Wallace State Community College. The Lady Lions kicked off the week with...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison collects wins over Meek, East Lawrence
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled to Arley to participate in a tri-meet with the 4A East Lawrence Lady Eagles and 1A area foe Meek Lady Tigers Tuesday night. Addison took two of three from the Lady Eagles and swept its match against the...
TVA STEM Grant opportunity for Cullman teachers – applications close Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers at public or private K-12 schools served by Cullman Power Board can apply for a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) STEM grant of up to $5,000 to fund science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects in their classrooms. The deadline for...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps tri-match with Hanceville, Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted a tri-match against Hanceville and Falkville Tuesday night and the Eagles earned wins in both their matches. In the first match, Vinemont knocked off Hanceville in four sets. Falkville swept the Lady Bulldogs in two sets in...
Cullman Electric Cooperative and CoBank award $20K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last week, two Cullman County’s nonprofits were awarded generous checks totaling $20,000 from Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) and CoBank’s Sharing Success Grant Program.
Yearly, CEC leaders discuss and assess which of the many local nonprofits will receive the philanthropic funds from the...
Jones Chapel Community Day sees large turnout
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) hosted its annual Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 8.
JCVFD’s Lindsey Bryant said, “Almost every table was full and people were lining the walls. It was a much larger crowd than our last community...
Bernard Blues and BBQ draws crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past weekend marked the eighth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival hosted by St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
Each day of the festival was marked with soulful music. Visitors set up on the lawn of the beautiful, shady campus to...
Local law enforcement discuses school safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a high school in Winder, Georgia, (near Atlanta) on Sept. 4, the AP reported, “A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms...
Holly Pond man killed in I-65 wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, on Interstate 65 North.
Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Derek L. Humphries, 36.
Troopers said Humphries was fatally injured when the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja...
Guy Hunt Library to host Used Book Market
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Hoping to draw more traffic to the library, the Guy Hunt Library in Holly Pond will hold its first and, hopefully annual, Used Book Market Sept. 27-28 at Holly Pond Town Hall.
“We are hoping this will become an annual event due...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2024 youth football season is now over, and there were some intriguing games that went on around the local area. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Fairview Aggies traveled to take on the Hanceville...
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers Club rooms on Friday night.
Mrs. A. Dreher will entertain at the Symphony Club on November 23rd.
Claud Griffin spent the first...
Discover High Tunnel Farming: Free workshop for veterans and beginners Sept. 19
ARAB, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are partnering to host a High Tunnel Production Field Day on Sept.19 from 3-6 p.m. at Bare Bottom Farm in Arab. This free event is specifically designed for military veterans...
United Way Day of Caring coming Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10. The day brings volunteers together to tackle projects for the nonprofit’s partner agencies.
The partner agencies the UWCC supports are vital resources in the...
New programs at downtown library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is known for books, fun and its weekly community programs for patrons of all ages, abilities and imaginations.
Programs such as Knitting, Crafternoon and Children’s Storytime are consistent and longtime favorites...
Cullman City Schools: School safety, partnership with CPD remain priority
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of a recent shift in responsibilities, Cullman City Schools is ensuring its focus on school and student safety remains a top priority.Mark Stephens, who previously served as an assistant principal at Cullman High School, has transitioned into a new...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region opener to Athens 24-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Mortimer Jordan last week, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to host their region opener against Athens. The ‘Cats found some life on the offensive side of the ball in the second half,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region opener at Hackleburg 34-8
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek were back on the road Friday night to open up region play at Hackleburg and unfortunately for the visiting crowd, the Tigers had their hands full when they hit the field against the Panthers.
Hackleburg jumped out to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Susan Moore 34-20
BREMEN, Ala. – After handling Curry on the road last week, the Cold Springs Eagles returned home to host their region opener against Susan Moore Friday night. Cold Springs led 14-12 at halftime but the Bulldogs outscored them 22-6 in the second half to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past West Point 48-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The eighth annual Brandin Iron Bowl was hosted at Fairview this year, and the Aggies took on the West Point Warriors in the region opener for both teams. After a close few minutes in the opening period, Fairview quickly took command...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Phil Campbell 44-42 in 4 OTs
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face the Phil Campbell Bobcats in its region opener Friday night and four quarters weren’t nearly enough for these two teams to settle things. At the end of regulation, the game was tied at 14 but after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Shoals Christian 51-0, Smothers earns 100th win
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Shoals Christian at A.G. Hicks Stadium Friday night and Addison dominated the Flame from start to finish, winning 51-0. Friday night’s win is also the 100th for Addison Head Coach David Smothers. Coach Smothers now sports a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Gordo on the road 54-3
GORDO, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night opening up region play against Gordo and the Green Wave dominated from start to finish. Gordo jumped out to a commanding 47-3 lead in the first half and cruised in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region opener at Sylvania 48-6
SYLVANIA, Ala. – After putting together an explosive offensive performance against Hanceville a week ago, the Holly Pond Broncos were back on the field Friday night, opening up region play at Sylvania. Unfortunately for the Holly Pond crowd, the Broncos didn’t have as much...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope edges Fultondale in region opener 7-6
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After winning their season-opener at West Point last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home to host their region opener against Fultondale Friday night. Points were tough to come by in this one as both teams were held scoreless...
Motorcycle ride benefiting Eldridge Children’s Home Sept. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders (SOLR) will be hosting a motorcycle ride on Saturday, Sept. 7, to benefit the Eldridge Children’s Home in Eldridge, Alabama. All funds raised from the ride will be donated during the Eldridge Toy Run in...
National Recovery Month: ‘No one is alone in their journey’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health and community partners are proud to join the national celebration of Recovery Month this September. This observance honors the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery. Recovery Month aims to raise awareness about mental illness and...
Pet of the week: Meet Clifford, not quite the big red dog
CULLMAN, Ala. – Clifford, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a beautiful, 2-year-old shepherd mix. He is a low-energy, unassuming fellow who wants nothing more than to be with you.
Clifford has a gentle and polite nature, especially when taking food from your...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with Haleyville, Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison was back home to host a tri-match with Haleyville and Winston County Thursday night and the Lady Bulldogs earned wins over both teams. Addison beat Haleyville in three sets while defeating WCHS in straight sets.
Addison 2 – Haleyville 1 (25-21,...
‘Roost out Childhood Cancer’ race set for Sept. 28-29 at Dodge City MX Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural "Roost out Childhood Cancer" motocross race will be held Sept. 28-29, at Dodge City MX Park. This exciting weekend event will raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and A-Team Ministries, two foundations focused on providing support for...
B.A.S.S. announces technology standardization for Elite Series, Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors are the pinnacles of competitive bass fishing. B.A.S.S. has created unwavering standards of excellence and expectations for the anglers who fish under these banners. On Sept....
Cullman Community Band to begin rehearsals Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band (CCB) is gearing up to begin its fall season on Monday, Sept. 9, and is looking for participants.
CCB is a community collective of musicians of all ages and abilities; the group comes together to perform concerts regularly...
Empty Bowls 2025 seeking volunteers with full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Empty Bowls of Cullman County is one of the largest annual fundraisers for Cullman Caring for Kids. The annual dinner of savory chili and gooey grilled-cheese is hosted at First United Methodist Church of Cullman and each year, the demand for...
Suspect identified in shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney’s Office in a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 4, identified the suspect in a shooting that occurred Sunday, Sept. 1.
Sheriff Matt Gentry identified the suspect as a man who is...
FAITH: ‘Helping someone find God is the most loving thing you could do for them’: Cold Springs’ Kenady Graves discuss her relationship with God
BREMEN, Ala. – Kenady Graves is a senior at Cold Springs High School this season and in this interview, she talked about the impact Goad has made in her life. She also shared some of her favorite Bible verses and shared how much it...
Plans for Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium dedication announced
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On Saturday, September 7, The University of Alabama will formally dedicate Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium with pregame and halftime ceremonies in addition to several commemorative items celebrating the occasion.
The Honorary Degrees and Recognition Committee of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Cross Country teams shine at JSU Foothills Invitational; Volleyball wins away matches
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams delivered strong performances at the 18th Annual JSU Foothills Invitational on Aug. 30 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. Competing against a deep field, the men’s team secured a fourth place finish out of 19 teams,...
Business spotlight: Local attorney leaving her mark
A Cullman woman and attorney is looking to leave her mark on the community and surrounding areas. Palmer Law Firm Owner and Attorney Tonya Palmer is a Cullman native who took a leap of faith and opened her law firm in the community in April...
Business spotlight: Cabin Fever opens 5th location in Cullman County
Cabin Fever Beverages this year opened its fifth location in Cullman County. The new location is on U.S. Highway 278 in East Point – on several acres with room to grow.
Kolby Lawrence has owned and operated Cabin Fever since 2011. The East Point location...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point hosts tri-match with Cullman, Addison
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home Tuesday night hosting a tri-match with Cullman and Addison and all three teams left the gym with a win. The Lady Warriors took the first match over Cullman 2-0, the Lady Bearcats bounced back with...
Wallace State receives $50K to support Pharmacy Technician training
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation received $50,000 from the Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) – Good Jobs Challenge Award that will help train pharmacy technicians and fill a need for those workers in the college’s coverage area.
Wallace State’s Good Jobs...
Jones Chapel Community Day to be held Sept. 8
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - For the third year, the Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) will host Community Day, this year on Sept. 8 from 2-6 p.m. at the station located at 96 County Road 940.
In addition to the day of family fun, with...
Honoring Sydni’s legacy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second annual Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race is set to take place on Sept. 14, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, with gates opening at 7 a.m. While this event will capture the essence of an entertaining and competitive...
Local volunteer fire departments in need of volunteers
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Local volunteer fire departments are actively recruiting volunteers.
Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently shared the need for men and women to work with its department.
Johnson’s Crossing Chief Mark Reeves asked the community, through the department’s Facebook page, to support their...
Tater-tastic!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The air held a crispness on Labor Day, Monday morning, Sept. 2, as Cullman County Parks and Recreation opened the second day of its annual Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park.
The two-day affair boasted games, activities and tons of food,...
Gunshot wounds and carjacking incident under investigation in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Authorities are investigating a shooting and carjacking incident that ended at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and U.S. Highway 31 Sunday, Sept. 1, leaving two hospitalized. The incident began on County Road 463.The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman...
Auburn faculty awarded USDA NIFA grant to research sustainable agroforestry
AUBURN, Ala. – A team of faculty at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) are pursuing more sustainable forms of agroforestry thanks to a new grant awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Their research will focus...
The Link, West Elementary library receive Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit The Link of Cullman County, as well as the West Elementary School library recently received grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to purchase curriculum materials and books.
The Link offers various resources to the community, including classes, camps...
Wallace State receives grant to fund CDL scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operational Safety (CMVOST) grant for fiscal year 2024. The funding will provide scholarships to 37 students...
Files from yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the files of 1905
The Ladies Symphony and a number of friends met at the M.L. Robertson home on the 27th. Presenting the program of piano and vocal selections were Mesdames, Beyer, Brown, Hartwig, Hays, Dreher, Coe, Parker and Miller and Misses McMinn and...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football season is here, and eight teams hit the field for four matchups on Saturday. The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Good Hope Raiders, the Vinemont Eagles took on the West Point Warriors on the road, the Holly...
CCSO, CPD share Labor Day Weekend safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Labor Day Weekend, and local law enforcement is reminding Cullman County residents to be safe as summer comes to an end.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office provided a few tips to make the weekend safer for families, travel and events.
When taking...
City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant honored with prestigious award
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized for its outstanding operations by the Alabama Water & Pollution Control Association (AWPCA). At the recent AWPCA Conference, the plant was awarded the “Best Operated Plant Award” in the Bio- Filter/Trickling...
Brown pleads guilty in Cullman parking deck killing
CULLMAN, Ala. – An Empire man this week entered a blind plea of guilty to the murder of Roberto Juarez Ramos, 23, of Blountsville.
Christopher Dean Eugene Brown, now 22, shot and killed Ramos on May 21, 2023, at the Cullman City Parking Deck.
According to...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs places 1st at Scottsboro Invitational, locals compete at Pepsi XC Challenge
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. -- The defending state champion Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were in the field at the Scottsboro Invitational Saturday morning and both teams put together great performances. The Lady Eagles placed first in the small school race thanks in large part...
Cullman Women Sing set to hold 1st rehearsal of season Sept. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing is gearing up for an exciting new choral season, and the first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The group, consisting of women aged 18 and older from...
Library celebrates young writers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library held a series of events, contests and activities as part of its Summer Reading Program. The program saw record attendance and engagement numbers.
One contest CCPLS hosted was the Youth Writing Contest, which asked...
ALEA: Make easy decisions to ensure a happy Labor Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Fall, football and the changing of the seasons is upon us as citizens around the nation prepare for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. However, before we celebrate the last holiday of summer, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages everyone to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Springville on the road 41-17
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – After hosting a fall jamboree against Pisgah last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night to kick off their regular season against Springville. The Aggies jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the opening quarter, the Tigers were never...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs bounce back with 36-20 win over Decatur Heritage
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 2A Decatur Heritage Eagles Friday night and a disappointing performance against their archrivals from Winston County last week, Addison bounced back against the Eagles, taking advantage of multiple turnovers and not committing any of their own to come...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County at home 36-6
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping their season opener at Lynn last week, the Tigers of Meek were back home at Tiger Stadium Friday night to host their rivals from Winston County High School. Unfortunately for the home side of the stadium, the Yellow Jackets...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont earns 22-8 win at Southeastern
REMLAP, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Remlap to face off against the Southeastern Mustangs Friday night and for the second week in a row the defense came up huge and propelled the Eagles to a 22-8 victory. For the first time since 2013 the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats roll past Mortimer Jordan 35-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dropping their season opener at Bob Jones last week, the Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium playing on Mark Britton Field Friday night and they bounced back in a big way against Mortimer Jordan. Cullman racked up nearly...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond races past Hanceville in 74-35 shootout
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Holly Pond for a county battle with the Broncos and this matchup on the gridiron turned into a track meet as soon as the ball was kicked. Holly Pond went into the locker room leading...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top West Point 17-3
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to West Point to take on the Warriors in their season opener on Friday night and points were hard to come by early on. Good Hope leaned on a solid running game and a strong defense to...
Bethsadia VFD seeking nominations for board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) is seeking nominations for those who want to serve on its board of directors. These are volunteer seats, but needed within the community.
The BVFD serves an area of approximately 27 square miles just west of...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcat swim teams off to hot start
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School boys and girls swim teams made an impressive start to their season by placing first against Buckhorn, Florence, and Saint John Paul II in their opening meet. Both teams showcased their talent and determination, dominating the competition...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman extends winning streak to 4 games
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School's volleyball team continued their winning streak in their second tri-match of the season, defeating both Austin and Good Hope to extend their run to four consecutive victories. In a thrilling contest against Austin, the Bearcats demonstrated resilience and...
Operation Round Up Board delivers $40K in paper to local schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board on Tuesday announced a $40,000 paper grant benefiting Cullman County Schools, Cullman City Schools, Sacred Heart, St. Paul’s, St. Bernard, Cullman Christian, Meek and Addison. The funding provides essential paper supplies, ensuring that students and teachers...
