Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration to feature air shows, military displays, more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport will host the annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., offering...
Cullman County Youth Football semifinal scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicked off at Fairview’s Dafford Smith Stadium on Saturday and after playing six semifinal...
‘Run, Run Rudolph’ coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will play host location to the “Run, Run Rudolph” Fun Run to kick off the holiday season on...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...
Obituary: Lee Silas Trussell
Lee Silas Trussell, age 96, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October...
Obituary: Jimmy William Williamson
Jimmy William Williamson age 79 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away October 17, 2024. Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Williamson, parents...
Obituary: Gloria Mae Keller
A graveside service for Gloria Mae Keller, 76, of Bremen will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at McKinley Chapel Cemetery in Bremen.
Born...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball sweeps Snead State, Gadsden State; Cross Country teams move up in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Volleyball team earned a commanding 3-0 victory over Snead State Community College on Oct. 15, with set scores of 25-13,...
Local businesses, organizations collecting supplies for hurricane victims
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple donation drop-off sites for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton victims are located across Cullman County.
R.E. Garrison is one business that...
St. Bernard student participating in U.S. Club Soccer national youth evaluation
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County teen has taken an exciting step toward her soccer dreams. St. Bernard Prep eighth grader Josie Lamote received...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blast Decatur on the road 42-14
DECATUR, Ala. – After handling Columbia for homecoming a week ago, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos fall at Fyffe 61-18
FYFFE, Ala. – After collecting a 44-0 road win at Asbury last week, the Broncos had a tougher challenge on their hands this week...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Southeastern 20-14
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home for a critical region game against Southeastern Friday night and made a late push...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Vina for homecoming 41-14
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Vina Red Devils, and the Bulldogs had an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth with a victory. It...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek races past Cherokee 68-28
ARLEY, Ala. -- After collecting a big region win over Addison last week, the Tigers were back home Friday night for another region matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region game with Russellville 44-13
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hosted Russellville in a huge region game Friday night, looking to keep up their momentum going...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Winfield on the road 57-6
WINFIELD, Ala. – After hosting Midfield last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Winfield....
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont topples Oakman on the road 20-7
OAKMAN, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back on the road Friday night for big regional game at Oakman and the Eagles put together...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview improves to 7-0 with 38-18 win over Sardis
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Priceville 48-21 last week, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night for a matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains unbeaten with 34-12 win at Fayette County
FAYETTE, Ala. – After picking up a big region win over Hamilton a week ago, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road Friday night...
Obituary: Linda Elise Simmons
Graveside service for Linda Elise Simmons, age 73, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Bethsadia Cemetery. Visitation...
Obituary: Mayola Robertson
Funeral services for Mayola Robertson, of Hanceville, AL will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WFF Fisheries continues to monitor invasive carp species
Dave Armstrong is planning to go hunting when the weather cools off, but he actually hopes he doesn’t find an abundance of the species...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows contests for Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor
Senior Showmanship winners in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12 in Montgomery were, from left, Evan Roden of Cullman...
Pet of the week: Colonel Mustard reporting for duty!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week Colonel Mustard, a Catahoula Hound who is approximately 1 year old.
This lovable pup can...
Wallace State sets record for enrollment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is experiencing record enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, with 6,473 students registered, besting the previous record fall enrollment...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall to Florence in TVFL championship game 24-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – After finishing the regular season 7-0, the Cullman Bearcats hosted Florence for the Tennessee Valley Football League (TVFL) Championship Game at...
Obituary: Alton Gene Jones
Funeral Service for Alton Gene Jones, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Judy Ann Walker
Judith “Judy” Ann Walker passed away October 15, 2024.
For many years, Judy owned “Family Hair Designers” in Cullman. She then moved to Leland, Mississippi...
Obituary: Burton Ray Sampson
Burton Ray Sampson, well known bluegrass banjo player, passed away on October 15, 2024, with his loving wife, Bet, at his side.
Per Burton’s wishes,...
Obituary: Occie Kennith Bates
Funeral Service for Occie Kennith Bates, age 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Bernard Prep students celebrate Leif Erikson Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of Leif Erikson Day (Oct. 9), world history students at St. Bernard Preparatory School took a journey back in...
Vinemont council talks upcoming events
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council came together Oct. 15, for its monthly meeting. The meeting was originally slated for Oct. 8, but...
2024 Toys for Tots registration open for Cullman families – now through Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 2024 Toys for Tots Campaign has officially opened registration for families in need. Registration sessions will be held throughout...
Chris Thompson resigns from Vinemont council
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Councilman Chris Thompson, at the council’s meeting on Oct. 15, resigned from his seat – place No. 1.
In August 2020,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont downs Hanceville, Holly Pond to win area championship
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted the Class 3A, Area 11 tournament Wednesday night and they swept both Hanceville and Holly Pond to...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps St. Bernard, Meek to win area 14 title
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted this year’s 1A Area 14 tournament Wednesday night and they collected wins over St. Bernard and...
Obituary: Billy Joe Brown
Funeral service for Billy Joe Brown, age 85, of Hanceville, will be Friday, October 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Ramon Howard Maples
Ramon Howard Maples, age 82, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. No services are...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Champion Black Face Cross Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12...
Obituary: Mark “Marky” Andrew Kaucher
Funeral Service for Mark "Marky" Andrew Kaucher, age 61 of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Sacred Heart...
Send Halloween cards to patients at Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Halloween is all about treats, and you can help the patients at Children’s of Alabama celebrate by sending them a card.
The...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Tennis earns top finishes at ITA Cup; Men’s and Women’s Cross Country...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s Tennis team earned strong finishes at the 2024 Oracle Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Cup, held in Rome, Ga., from...
Bethlehem West Baptist Church to host youth rally featuring motivational speaker Willie Spears
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bethlehem West Baptist Church will host a Youth Rally on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., featuring Willie Spears, a nationally...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge kicks off in Hanceville on Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Youth Football Association will host the Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge on Nov. 9, at noon. at the...
CR 222 repairs continue today
CULLMAN, Ala. - County Road 222 near the Exit 305 Interstate 65 interchange has been a problem area for the Cullman County Commission and...
Seasonal shopping for fruits and vegetables
As summer ends and fall begins, it brings with it not only a change in weather but also a change in fresh produce. Typical...
Little Pink Dress raises $70K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its largest annual fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, on Oct. 1, at the...
Obituary: Neal Crane Fuller
Neal Crane Fuller, age 76, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Neal was a loving father and grandfather and adored by...
Obituary: Glenn W. Burden, Sr.
Funeral service for Glenn W. Burden, Sr., age 86, of Baileyton, will be Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Michael Ray Starnes
Michael Starnes, a devoted child of God, whose gentle spirit touched all who knew him, went to be with his savior on October 13,...
Obituary: Van Garmon
Van Garmon, age 78 of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 27, 1946, to James...
Obituary: Pamela Marie Stancil
Pamela Marie Shackelford Stancil, of Cleveland, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 63. Ms. Stancil was born June...
Obituary: Leo Albert Duclos
Leo Albert Duclos passed away on October 12, 2024 at his residence in Decatur, Alabama. His wife, Jennifer J. Duclos, and other close family...
‘Feeling like the luckiest person in the world’
Cullman High School Theatre alum Drew Fillinger joins Broadway National Tour cast of ‘Chicago’
CULLMAN, Ala. — Broadway is coming to Alabama this fall, and...
COLUMN: Let’s get rolling
I was talking to a friend’s daughter at a high school football game. When I asked her if they had any special Homecoming activities...
Guy Hunt Library hosting book signing with Marlena Smith Oct. 24
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt Library has a special event lined up for Oct. 24, at 10:30 a.m. – a special...
UNA named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the second time in school history, the University of North Alabama football team was named the Stats Perform FCS National Team...
Co-op offers rebates to members through TVA EnergyRight
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures creep lower, households can probably expect to see electricity prices creep higher. Energy usage often increases in the colder...
Cullman County Youth Football week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football regular season concluded on Saturday, and there were a lot of important games that went...
Obituary: Therman Eugene Murphree
Therman Eugene Murphree, of Holly Pond, Alabama, went to be with his Lord on October 11, 2024 at the age of 94, surrounded by...
Obituary: Faye Hopkins Ratliff
After a long illness, Faye Hopkins Ratliff passed to her Heavenly home, October 9, 2024 in Grapevine, Texas.
Faye was born, June 14, 1937, to...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Beef Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October “Beef Month” in the city of Cullman. October has been designated as...
COLUMN: Why did he say that?
People can say some strange things. Some of these statements are quite annoying, while others may be funny and enjoyable. Some of the things...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s Golf earns runner-up finish at Calhoun Fall Invitational; Volleyball sweeps Lawson...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s Golf team continued their strong season with a second-place finish at the Calhoun Fall Invitational, hosted by Calhoun Community...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison downs Lynn, Winston County to win county title
ADDISON, Ala. The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Winston County Tournament at Allen Stephenson Gym, and it has to be one of the hardest...
Cullman Tractor Supply hosting 4 family events Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Tractor Supply is set to host a full day of community-focused events on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
St. Bernard Prep hosts Fall Concert in Abbey Byre
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School held its Fall Concert on Oct. 9, in the historic Abbey Byre, delighting the audience with a...
Let’s ride, witches
Les Dames Witches Ride coming Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sunday, Oct. 20, will see myriad “witches” descend on downtown Cullman’s Warehouse District – for...
The Pantry at The Link receives 802-pound food donation
Alabama Farm Credit champions partnership to fight hunger through local donation program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit is supporting an innovative partnership that unites...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited the Overall Bred and Owned Reserve Champion during the Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Breeding Heifer Show....
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek edges Addison at home 30-22
ARLEY, Ala. – In a highly-anticipated matchup between county foes as well as region foes, the Addison Bulldogs went about 10 miles south and...
Cullman FUMC to celebrate sanctuary centennial Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its history with a Centennial Sanctuary Celebration...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game with Gordo 42-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – After handling Hanceville last week, Vinemont was back home Friday night for a big region matchup with the Green Wave of...
Oct. 29 town hall at WSCC to discuss additional sales tax on medical cannabis
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., in the auditorium of...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 5 Fairview remains unbeaten with 48-21 win over Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After earning a massive, triple overtime win at Russellville a week ago, the Aggies returned to Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Coosa Christian 49-8
GADSDEN, Ala. – After collecting a win at West End last week, Cold Springs was back on the road Friday night for a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Midfield at home 64-6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After a tough battle with their county rivals in Vinemont last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Good Hope improves to 7-0 with 28-6 win over Hamilton
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back on the field at James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night to host a massive...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point earns 28-7 win at East Limestone
ATHENS, Ala. – After defeating Priceville in dramatic fashion a week ago, West Point hit the road Friday night for a region game at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman cruises past Columbia 61-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats have been celebrating homecoming throughout the week and they capped off the festivities with a dominant, 61-6 performance...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos race past Asbury on the road 44-0
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hit the road for a region game at Asbury Friday night and they returned home with a...
Obituary: Jane Demarice (Formby) Watts
Jane Demarice (Formby) Watts, age 88, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Jane was born October 1, 1936 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Jeffery Alan Hasting
Funeral services for Jeffery Hasting, 57, of Hanceville will be 3 p.m. Monday, October 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Phyllis Adele Petty
Phyllis Adele Fussell Petty, age 84, passed away on October 10, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration service is...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Sheep Show contests for Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor
Beginner showmanship winners at the Alabama National Fair Youth Goat Show were, from left, Boone Maples of Lee County, first place; Caleb Watkins of...
Obituary: Melvin Clay Mayo Jr.
Melvin Clay Mayo, Jr., of Decatur, Alabama, passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Mr. Mayo was born on March...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the week: Not a messy bug, but a Bessy Bug
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bessy Bug, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a striking Greater Swiss Mountain Dog/Treeing Walker Hound mix.
At approximately 2...
CAPNA weatherization assistance program applications open now
DECATUR, Ala. - Each year when the cooler breeze begins to blow, Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) begins to accept applications for...
WSCC Systems Engineering Technology Program receives grant from the Institute for Digital Enterprise Advancement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Systems Engineering Technology (SET) degree program is set to expand, thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded by...
St. Bernard students join hurricane relief effort for rural Georgia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and faculty at St. Bernard Preparatory School have mobilized to support hurricane relief efforts, with a focus on aiding the...
Obituary: James Matthew Holmes
James Matthew Holmes, age 53, of Eva, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
James is survived by his son Jameson Holmes and his...
Obituary: Ray Elton Haymon Sr.
Funeral service for Ray Elton Haymon, Sr., age 90, of Vinemont, will be Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Hope Baptist...
APLICATIONS
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
