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...
Obituary: Krista Irene Snider
Funeral service for Krista Irene Snider, age 39, of Cullman, is Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Horse and rider challenge: Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack hosting Obstacle Course Play Day...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack will host its first public event, the Obstacle Course Play Day, on Oct. 12, from 9...
Baileyton talks events, vacancy
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Oct. 7, at which time the council commenced...
Unmet quorum forces Vinemont Council to reschedule October meeting
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council was scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. However, since there was no quorum,...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep School poster contest celebrates creativity, faith
St. Bernard Preparatory School proudly hosted its second annual poster contest for the school year theme, with this year’s message coming from Psalm 27:14:...
Fairview Town Council talks park progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – At the Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of the Fairview Town Council, the main topic of discussion was the progress on the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s Tennis excels at ITA SE Regional Championships; Volleyball shines at Showdown...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Women’s Tennis team delivered impressive performances at the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Southeast Regional Championships, held at Sand Mountain...
Tricks and treats and candy galore
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local grocery and retail stores have been inundated black and orange; displays of costumes, candy and spooky decor wrap every aisle....
Monster veggies take over Exhibit Hall 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Exhibit Hall 2 is one of the first stops upon entering the Cullman County Fair. Known as the Agriculture Hall, the...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Sheila Hawkins
Funeral services for Sheila Hawkins, 65, of Grant, Alabama will be 12 p.m., Saturday, October 12th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Duwayne Kelso
Funeral Service for Duwayne Kelso, age 69 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Obituary: Joseph David Johnston
Joseph David Johnston, age 71, of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his residence. There are no services planned at this...
Obituary: David Stump
David Stump, of Florence, Alabama died at 4:30 a.m., Oct. 6, 2024 of a sudden and devastating illness.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, Oct. 9,...
Obituary: Wells Rutland Turner Jr.
Wells Rutland Turner, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Wells was born February 5, 1943, in Sheffield, Alabama. At...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Cullman Christian on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted area foe Cullman Christian at Allen Stevenson Gym Tuesday night, and it was Senior Night for...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman takes varsity match over Homewood 3-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Tuesday night for a varsity match against Homewood. The Bearcats got off to a...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Birds beware: Scarecrows on display
CULLMAN, Ala. - A brand-spanking new competition made its way to the 2024 Cullman County Fair. Longtime supporters of the fair, the Cullman County...
Cats, dogs and rabbits, oh my!
Cullman County 4-H hosts Youth Pet Show at fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – With great pets comes great responsibility to show them to the world. Contestants...
WSCC CDL program hosting informational meeting for veterans, service members and families Oct. 21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Department will host a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Meet & Greet...
Oktoberfest 2024: Record-breaking crowds with an economic boost
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2024 shattered attendance records, drawing nearly 50,000 visitors to the annual celebration — an increase of over 13,000 from...
Good Hope City Council awards bid for sewer line project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a Resolution...
Obituary: Charles Rich Craven
Charles Rich Craven, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Charley is survived by his wife, Tanya Karabinos Craven; his...
Obituary: Elaine J. Persall
We mourn the loss of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, sister, aunt & friend, Elaine J. Persall, known as Nanny to the grandkids, great-grandkids,...
Obituary: Timothy Wade Kraft
Timothy Wade Kraft, 65, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, at the Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, in San Antonio, Texas after losing a...
Obituary: Michael Frank Boggi
Michael Frank Boggi of Cullman, Alabama passed away October 5, 2024. Michael is survived by his wife Rebecca A Boggi, step son Tim (Stacey)...
Obituary: David Clark Goodwin
David Goodwin, a beloved part of the Cullman community, passed away in his residence on October 4, 2024, surrounded by family. David was a...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hunters reminded to keep safety at forefront this fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama hunters are apparently more aware of the safety aspects of climbing a tree during hunting season. During the 2023-2024 season,...
COLUMN: Boy on a hot tin roof
Mama had a mysterious situation. Her dried apples kept disappearing. Each day their number seemed to be less than it had been the day...
Hanceville’s Akin, Cullman’s Cornelius welcomed to UA Rural Medical Scholars Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who...
The price of fun: Cullman County Fair cost breakdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sweet smell of candied apples and cotton candy float in the air as the shrill ringing of shrieks and shouts...
Wallace State receives $1.8 M in grants for Workforce Development
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced that it has received almost $1.8 million in grants from the Alabama Community College System...
Walking through history
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, marked the 15th anniversary of the Cullman Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour.
This year’s tour focused on the 1940s,...
Cullman County Fair in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday, Oct. 3, crowds began lining up at the gates as early as 3:30 p.m. before Cullman County Fair Association...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 6 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The youth football regular season is ramping up and we had a full slate of key games with playoff implications around...
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...
Obituary: Janease Watson Wilbanks
Funeral Mass for Janease Watson Wilbanks, age 71, of Cullman, is Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiated...
Hello fall, you gourd-geous thing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a favorite time for many because of fall festivals, holidays and family gatherings and trips to the pumpkin patch...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 51-6 win at Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ala. – Addison made the long journey to the last high school you can reach in northwest Alabama and still be in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to down Hanceville 56-30
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home to host a county clash with the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night, and it was an...
Seniors get in the German spirit at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year when Oktoberfest rolls around, area seniors are treated to a day all their own. Oktoberfest Senior Day is a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors score late to top Priceville 28-21
WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday was senior night at West Point and the Warriors celebrated the occasion with their first win of the season....
PREP FOOTBALL: Game-winning field goal lifts Hartselle over Cullman 10-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – After cruising past Brewer last week, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night for another matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Whitesburg Christian 25-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos enjoyed their bye last week, but they were back home on the field Friday night for a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs earns 26-12 win at West End
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road Friday night for a region battle at West End and they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek handles Shoals Christian for homecoming 50-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers were off last week but they were back home Friday night to celebrate homecoming, and they capped off the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview takes 3OT thriller at Russellville 50-49
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hit the road for a massive region showdown at Russellville Friday night and the latest meeting between these...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains unbeaten with 39-3 win at Curry
CURRY, Ala. – After handling Addison at home last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night to take on...
Oktoberfest happening through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirndls, lederhosen and Bavarian hats abounded on Thursday, Oct. 3, as Cullman Oktoberfest officially opened.
Opening ceremonies took place on the main...
Obituary: Cyndi Hood
Cyndi Hood, a virtuous and loving woman, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose...
Obituary: Kenneth “Kenno” Allen Bailey
Kenneth “Kenno” Allen Bailey, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Holly Pond, Alabama, surrounded by his loved ones on October 3,...
Obituary: Alton Wallace Pitzing
Funeral Service for Alton Wallace Pitzing, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Seventh Street Baptist...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country earns runner-up Finishes at Topper Trails College Classic; Women’s Golf...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams continued their strong performances this season, each securing second-place finishes at the...
ALDOT: Weekend lane closures planned for I-65N at Tennessee River Bridge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this...
Pet of the week: New opportunities await with Heidi by your side
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heidi, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is approximately 1.5 years old and is a gorgeous shepherd mix with medium energy.
She is...
Little Pink Dress Benefit sees sold-out crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - To open Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct....
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope captures 4th consecutive county crown; Lady Raiders win JV...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s County Volleyball Tournament finished up with a pair of championship matches Thursday night and for the fourth consecutive...
Obituary: Karri Laine Oden
Karri Laine Oden, age 56, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Karri is survived by her husband, Burtis Oden; her son...
Obituary: Mary Jean Kelso
Mary Jean Kelso of Cullman Alabama passed away on October 1, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born in Cullman Alabama on...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Family fun at Kinderbereich – Rides, contests, more at Cullman Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Oktoberfest comes alive for kids at Kinderbereich, the Kids’ Zone at Cullman Oktoberfest." This year’s Kids’ Zone promises to be bigger...
Oktoberfest Senior Day Oct. 4: Live music, food, bingo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Day at Cullman Oktoberfest is set for Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., offering a packed morning of activities,...
‘Help us, help them’: Local church collecting donations for North Carolina
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Help us, help them.”
Bethlehem West Baptist Church (BWBC) is stepping up to assist communities in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, that were recently...
TONIGHT! 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour to highlight Cullman in the 1940s
CULLMAN, Ala. – Michael Sullins will host the 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The...
11th Annual Bass Fest this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ladies and gentlemen, find your lures! Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) will host the 11th annual Bass Fest fishing tournament...
Obituary: Cynthia Dianne Heaton
Funeral services for Cynthia Dianne Heaton, 66, of Cullman, Alabama will be 3 p.m. Friday, October 4th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
Obituary: Wanza Delita Akridge
Wanza Delita Akridge, age 77 of Cullman, AL, died Monday September 30, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Akridge; her parents:...
Fall mums: A survival guide
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Mums, or chrysanthemums, are a universal signal of fall in the South. While their beauty and vibrant colors can add...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Cattleman’s Association unveils ‘60 Savory Stops’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October Beef Month in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a promotion...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point, Good Hope advance to county finals
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s county volleyball tournament resumed at Holly Pond High School Tuesday night with a pair of varsity and JV...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison earns 3-1 area win at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The top-ranked Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled to Saint Bernard's Beautiful Campus to play the Lady Saints in an area matchup and...
Obituary: Brother Donald “Don” Ray Riner
Brother Donald "Don" Ray Riner, age 79 of Sumter, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, September, 28, 2024 at Prisma Health-Richland Hospital in Columbia, South...
Obituary: Thomas A. Yalsh
Thomas A. Yalsh, known to many as Tom or Tommy, passed away on September 28th.
Born in 1949 in New Jersey to Andrew and Dorothy...
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Wright
Funeral Service for Elizabeth Ann Wright, age 67 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Wesley Edward Freeman Sr.
Funeral service for Wesley Edward Freeman, Sr., age 92, of Cullman, is Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation...
Obituary: Sandra Jane Beaver
Sandra Jane Beaver, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Cullman Healthcare and Rehab. There are no services planned...
Obituary: Tonya Marie Hernandez
Tonya Marie Hernandez, age 48, of Arab, passed away too soon on Monday, September 30, 2024, at her residence. There are no services planned...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Doug Doggett Jewelers buying event coming Oct. 8-10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Doug Doggett Jewelers will host a special buying event in Cullman, offering the public a chance to sell valuables for immediate...
Frios unveils new high-protein line
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frios Gourmet Pops this week announced the upcoming launch of Frios Plus, its new protein-packed line of pops, offering up to...
Standoff leads to suspect ramming police vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Sept. 30, responded to a report from CSX about a vehicle trespassing on railroad tracks...
Op-Ed: Your child is not going pro
Youth football has changed in the past handful of years. Gone are the days of “Good game!” and “We will work harder next time.”...
41st Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition sees area bands and halftime shows
CULLMAN, Ala. – Marching band enthusiasts were able to attend the event of the year on Saturday, Sept. 28, when Cullman High School hosted...
Local organizations receive RC&D grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) recently gathered with Sen. Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep....
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors, Aggies advance on day 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School Monday night and day one was packed...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Obituary: Sheila McAnnally-Garcia
Funeral services for Sheila McAnnally-Garcia, 47, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at...
Obituary: Richard Guy McClintock Jr.
Funeral Service for Richard Guy McClintock, Jr. age 41 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Desperation Church...
Dodge City Tattoo Company to hold 3rd annual Halloween and Horror Art Market Oct....
DODGE CITY, Ala. - For nearly four years, early October in Dodge City has meant that it’s time for the spook and horror lovers...
SouthernStyle CrossFit Benefit Competition and Car Show Oct. 19
ADDISON, Ala. - October is a difficult month for Misty Thomas. The mother of two and owner of multiple small businesses lost her oldest...
WSCC: Registration open for 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation announces that registration is open for its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon & Auction to...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)...
Sold-out Little Pink Dress event continues to raise funds
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fifth annual Little Pink Dress event, benefiting the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. (CCBBF), is set to take place...
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COLUMN: Snakes hiss me off
It’s springtime, and I knew it was bound to happen with all this warm weather we’ve been having. Today, I almost stepped on a...
