ALEA offers Halloween safety tips
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Halloween approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prioritize safety to avoid any frights on Halloween night.
All...
Dancing with purpose
Kicking Cancer in Cullman 2024 raises funds for Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. – From early morning to late afternoon on Oct. 26, the Donald E....
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball set to compete for conference title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Volleyball team will attempt to win the college’s 25th conference title when it competes this weekend at...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
New covered pickleball courts open at Donald E. Green Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s active community has a new home for pickleball with the recent opening of covered courts at the Donald E. Green...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bearcats fall to Chelsea in 1st state tournament appearance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Cullman Bearcats were on the court at the AHSAA State Volleyball Tournament at...
ACES: Enjoy Halloween without running amok, amok, amok
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From the Winifred Sanderson point of view, All Hallows’ Eve has become a night of frolic, where children wear costumes...
List: Local fall, Halloween events
Here are just a few of the fall and Halloween events happening around the Cullman area this week. Know of an event we missed?...
Good Hope City Council approves Resolution to perform traffic study
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its final October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a...
Springville teen killed in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, has claimed the life of a Springville juvenile.
Alabama...
Obituary: Carolyn Paschal White
Funeral service for Carolyn Paschal White, age 86, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Obituary: Bette Mae Ratliff
Bette Mae Ratliff, age 93, of Bremen, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her residence. There are no services planned at this...
Obituary: Linda Susan Ruland
Linda Susan Ruland, age 73, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Linda was born in Brevort, MI on October 12,...
Obituary: Baby Richard Ryan Sharpton, Jr.
Graveside Service for Baby Richard Ryan Sharpton, Jr. of Cullman, will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Bethel Methodist Cemetery....
Obituary: Priscilla Diane Smith
Funeral Service for Priscilla Diane Smith, age 57 of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Joseph Wayne Thompson
A graveside service, for Joseph Wayne Thompson, age 80, of Cullman, is planned for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Union Hill...
Obituary: Steve Harrison Krapf
Steve Harrison Krapf, age 56, of Vinemont, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at UAB Hospital. There are no services planned at this...
Obituary: Linda Lou Moody
Funeral service for Linda Lou Moody, age 80, of Cullman, will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: I absolutely loved cologne
I began shaving when I was around 13. Why, you might ask? Not because I needed to, but because I wanted to.
I did have...
ACES: Enjoying fall festivals while keeping blood sugar in check
As the crisp autumn air settles in, seasonal festivals begin and are filled with tempting treats and indulgent foods. From apple-cider doughnuts to pumpkin-flavored...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. Several...
Obituary: Ricky Eugene Roberson
Funeral Service for Ricky Eugene Roberson, age 67 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Additional vendors needed for Market Day at Bethlehem West Baptist
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bethlehem West Baptist Church will host its annual Market Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event promises...
COLUMN: Fry me to the moon
I was born in the South. And I live in the South. That means I eat fried food – me and about everybody else...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently celebrated the Senior Class of 2025 during the traditional Senior Dedication Mass, marking their pivotal role...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16....
Obituary: Lawrence Welton Woods
Lawrence Welton Woods, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 85. Mr. Woods was born, as a twin,...
Obituary: Alan Reid Lemon
Alan Reid Lemon, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 68. Alan was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to...
Obituary: Dianna Cooper-Evans
Funeral Services for Dianna Cooper-Evans, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 29th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service...
Obituary: Gene Pinkard
Funeral services for Gene Pinkard, 76, will be Monday, October 28, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with interment at First...
Live the pumpkin spice life
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall is the season of spices. People looking for a little extra warmth on a cool, fall day have several...
Sportsman Lake Park preparing for 22nd annual Winter Wonderland event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 22nd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Cullman...
McSpadden, Hamby named September CCBOE/AmFirst 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 is going above...
Library holds town meeting to discuss future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library held a town hall meeting in the Cullman City Hall auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops nailbiter with Buckhorn 14-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – On a perfect night for football, the Cullman Bearcats hosted the Buckhorn Bucks in Cullman’s final regular season game at Oliver...
Sit down with new CPD Chief Joey Duncan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate, avid community supporter, 24-year police veteran and Diet Grapico enthusiast Joey Duncan officially took on the role...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game with Winfield 42-12
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont welcomed the Winfield Pirates into Mark Smothers Stadium for senior night Friday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison cruises past Phillips 57-0
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the Phillips Bears and Addison thoroughly dominated the over-matched Bears in every facet of the game and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope claims region title with 47-28 win over Dora
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders came into Friday night’s game against Dora with an opportunity to clinch the Class 4A, Region...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Ardmore on the road 27-13
ARDMORE, Ala. – After facing Russellville at home last week, the West Point Warriors hit the road and went North Friday night for an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Falkville 30-12
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home for their regular season finale against Falkville Friday night and despite taking an early...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region game with Collinsville 56-32
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After traveling to Fyffe a week ago, the Holly Pond Broncos returned home this week for another region game with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Phil Campbell 57-22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After traveling to Winfield last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night for their final region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek races past Vina on the road 54-14
VINA, Ala. – After cruising past Cherokee at home last week, the Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview hammers East Limestone 42-0
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win over Sardis last week, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night...
Obituary: Kimberly Shaun Ricks
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly Shaun Gibbs, who passed from this life on October 20,2024. She was...
Wallace State Cross Country Teams win ACCC titles
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams each earned their seventh consecutive championship titles at the Alabama Community...
Obituary: Ronnie Lee Light
Funeral Service for Ronnie Lee Light, age 77 of Holly Pond, will be at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 with Roger Hood...
Obituary: Quinton Jessie Bell
Funeral services for Quinton Jessie Bell, of Bremen will be 2 p.m. Monday October 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Melissa Jo Patterson
Melissa Jo Patterson, age 54, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. Melissa was born in Florence, Alabama on October 25,...
Wallace State releases Fine and Performing Arts season schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced its schedule for the 2024-2025 performance season. A total of...
Cullman Intermediate School, CHS Career Tech/STEM wing projects moving forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some long-awaited Cullman City Schools projects took a major step forward this week, with the Cullman City School Board awarding bids...
Pet of the week: Just a lil Peanut
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Peanut, a terrier mix who is approximately 8 months old.
The lil guy exhibits...
Arley man killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multivehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, claimed the life of an Arley man.
Chadrick D. Kilpatrick, 51,...
Cullman City School Board sets new president, vice-president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board has selected a new president and vice-president for 2024-2025, in a standard action wherein all school...
Dodge City Traditions Bank robbery suspect caught
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. - The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Jimenez, 32, of Jefferson County on Wednesday, Oct. 23, following the report of...
Obituary: Nicole Marino
Funeral services for Nicole Marino, 40, of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Saturday October 26th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at...
Obituary: Nova Gail Roberts
Funeral service for Nova Gail Roberts, age 85, of the Battleground community, will be Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
6 inducted into Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. - A night of honor and legacy brought together six distinguished veterans to be recognized for their lifetime of bravery, courage and...
Cullman County residents to vote on new medical cannabis tax; town hall meeting coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents will vote Nov. 5 on a local amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would add 15% to the...
Bremen man killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...
‘We want you to know how much you’re loved’: Cullman County Schools hosts 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools hosted its second annual Student Expo at Temple Baptist Church Wednesday and all of the school system’s ninth-,...
Cullman City Council approves demolition of dilapidated residence
First known city demolition without owner’s consent
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved a resolution to declare a residence...
Man who confronted Cullman City Council in 2021 sentenced for threatening lives of Arizona...
PHOENIX – The U.S. Department of Justice District of Arizona on Oct. 22, 2024, announced that Cullman resident Brian Ogstad has been sentenced to...
Obituary: Sharon K. Pigg
Sharon K. Pigg of Crane Hill passed away October 23, 2024.
Sharon was born December 30, 1940 in Sylacauga, Alabama. She had a long...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Join the fun at Hanceville’s family-friendly trunk or treat Oct. 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival is hosting its trunk or treat event in downtown Hanceville on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4-6...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival highlights Hanceville’s sense of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Hanceville went off without a hitch Saturday, bringing the community together with...
Obituary: Susan Catherine Cantrell
Ms. Susan Catherine Cantrell age 76 of Cullman, AL passed away October 19, 2024.
Susan is survived by her daughters Amy (Steve) Smith of...
Obituary: Bobby Gene Arrington
Funeral Service for Bobby Arrington, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Steele
Funeral Service for Barbara Ann Steele, age 86 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman coming Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dancing fundraiser will be this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at...
A look at this year’s MS Walk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The MS Walk 2024 was held at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 19.
Dr. Christopher LaGanke is founder of North Central Neurology Associates...
Cullman’s Byrd designated National Merit Commended Student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School senior Aaron Byrd was recently designated a National Merit Commended Student.
The school said in a statement, “Cullman High...
Obituary: Willie Ruth Bishop
Willie Ruth Bishop, 79 of Baileyton passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Woodland Health Care. She was born May 7, 1945, the daughter...
Obituary: Joanna Hodge Freeman
Joanna Hodge Freeman went home to be with Jesus on October 5, 2024. She passed peacefully in her home in Decatur, AL. She was born...
Obituary: Robert Albert Jochum
Robert Albert Jochum, 77, of Hanceville, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Cullman, AL at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Robert will be remembered as...
Obituary: Ellis Dean Hopkins
Funeral services for Ellis Dean Hopkins, of Bremen will be 2 p.m., Sunday October 27th at Union Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Jung Hee Suh
Funeral service for Jung Hee Suh, age 64, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, will be Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral...
West Point High Beta Club supports Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was recently on the receiving end of a donation drive organized by students from the West...
Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State Community College chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President, at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville,...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 21st, 19th consecutive county championships;...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Cold Springs High School’s Kudzu Hills Tuesday and the hometown Eagles...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: A ride down the Rhine River
When I saw the handwriting on the wall, I knew we were no longer in Kansas; excuse me, I meant Alabama. As a matter...
Library group raises money for building fund
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System hosted a bake sale recently, sponsored by The Friends of the...
Pumpkin Painting Contest this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their annual Pumpkin Painting Contest at the Cullman County Public...
Obituary: Lazetta Mize Nuss
Lazetta Mize Nuss, age 92, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Lazetta was born in Cullman Alabama on May 7,...
Obituary: Ramona Mauter York
Ramona Mauter York, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
A visitation for Ramona will be held Wednesday, October 23,...
Obituary: Dustin James Coville
Dustin James Coville, 50 of Fairview, a lifelong truck driver, completed his final trip on October 19, 2024, unexpectedly at home with his wife...
Obituary: Grady Jackson Talley
Grady Jackson Talley, age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Grady is survived by his wife, Melba Talley; his sister...
Obituary: Naomi Lynn
Funeral Service for Naomi Lynn, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Prepare outdoor plants and gardens for lower fall temperatures
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — While September signifies the beginning of fall, October is often the month that brings lower temperatures to Alabama. As temperatures...
Cullman songwriters premiere ‘The Kiss on Clarkson Covered Bridge’ at Blount County festival
ONEONTA, Ala. - "The most romantic, beautiful country ballad I've heard in so many, too many years...and perfect for Kelly Clarkson to sing," said...
HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar coming Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar will be held at the North Alabama Agriplex Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
HAY Mamas...
Aderholt calls for entries in 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, recently called for entries in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Parade.
“On Jan. 20, 2025, the United States will...
Commission gives CR 222 update, approves renaming of juvenile detention center in honor of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday, Oct. 17, for its monthly meeting, during which Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner gave an...
APLICATIONS
Update: Chief Reinhardt on Cullman’s new fire station
Concept image of Cullman Fire Station No. 3
CULLMAN - The Tribune recently got an update on Cullman Fire Rescue’s (CFR’s) new Fire Station No....
