Cruise In & Car Show to benefit Blakney family after devastating fire
CULLMAN, Ala. - The upcoming Cruise In & Car Show benefiting the Blakney family will be held on Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported September 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Willkommen to Cullman Oktoberfest: Oct. 3-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman is a small town filled with rich German history woven into the very fabric of its culture. Col. John G....
St. Bernard’s Willa Smith named National Merit Semifinalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School is proud to announce that senior Willa Smith has been named a Semifinalist in the 2025 National...
Obituary: Barbara Jester Laney
Funeral service for Barbara Jester Laney, age 79, of Cullman is Friday, September 20, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Officiating...
Obituary: David Leddell Davis Jr.
David Leddell Davis Jr., age 63, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on September 15, 2024.
David spent his life on his cattle farm with...
FAITH: ‘Helping others, especially kids, find God is very important to me’: Cold Springs’...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Adriana Young is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, she discussed the role that...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community leaders celebrate renovations at Gulf State Park Pier
GULF SHORES, Ala. - Local civic, business and community leaders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the re-opening of iconic Gulf State...
Canva Basics workshop Sept. 23 at Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch & Learn workshop on Canva Basics, part of a series sponsored...
Obituary: Melissa Riopka Crowe
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melissa Riopka Crowe, 48, of Huntsville. Melissa passed away on Saturday, September 14th...
Obituary: Michael “Pickel” Joe Hitt
Michael "Pickel" Joe Hitt, age 73, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. Pickel was born in Bessemer, Alabama on April...
Obituary: Daniel Preuss Donahue
We lovingly remember Daniel Preuss Donahue, who passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on February 3, 1949, in...
Obituary: Grady Lloyd Evans Jr.
Grady Lloyd Evans Jr., age 62 of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 6th 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born Monday,...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa named 3rd Alternate in Miss University of Alabama Pageant
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Five University of Alabama students were among those who competed for the Miss University of Alabama 2025 title on Sept. 14,...
Cullman County Youth Football Tuesday night scores
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Bad weather forced two of this week’s youth football matchups to be moved from Saturday to Tuesday night. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Curry, West Morgan
ADDISON, Ala. -- The top-ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-match with 4A powers West Morgan Lady Rebels (ranked No. 4) and Curry...
Obituary: Gerald Lamar Bentley
Gerald Lamar Bentley, 81, of Moulton, Alabama passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 5...
Obituary: Casey Lane Goodwin
A memorial gathering for Casey Lane Goodwin, 54, of Dixon Springs, Tennessee, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at Hanceville...
Obituary: Spurgeon Henry Jochum
Funeral services for Spurgeon Henry Jochum (Silver Spur) 82 of Cullman, AL, will be Sept. 19, with a visitation from 1 - 3 p.m. followed by...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Tourism Bureau announces Harmony Heard as new director of tourism
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Tourism Bureau this week announced that Harmony Heard has been appointed the new director of tourism. Heard will...
Wallace State Nursing accepting applications for Spring 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education is currently accepting applications for students wishing to enter in the Spring 2025...
Hometown Medical to hold Medicare informational meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hometown Medical Group, a primary care facility in Cullman focusing on senior and individual care, is hosting an informational meeting on...
Little Free Library coming to Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park will soon be home to a Little Free Library after resident Stephanie Sprouse presented the idea...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope drops matches with Danville, Madison County
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted a tri-match against Danville (area) and Madison County Monday night. Good Hope fell to Danville...
Obituary: James Ervin Chumley
We mourn the loss of our beloved Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. James “Ervin” Chumley also affectionately known as pawpaw, was called...
Obituary: Jerry William “Billy” Parrish Jr.
A Celebration of Life service for Jerry William “Billy” Parrish Jr., 60, of Hanceville will be 5 p.m. Friday, September 20th at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Martha Lee Daugherty
Funeral services for Martha Lee Daugherty, 76, of Cullman will be 11 a.m. September 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: James Thomas Hays
Memorial service for James Thomas Hays, age 79, of Cullman is Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Officiating...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live for the Lord every day’: West Point’s Katie Beth...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Katie Beth Yovino is a senior at West Point High School this year and in this interview, she discussed the...
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...
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...
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...
Obituary: Frank Daniel Bailey
Graveside Service for Frank Daniel Bailey, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at East Point Cumberland...
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 &...
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...
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...
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,...
Obituary: Ronnie C. Ford
Our beloved Ronnie C. Ford tragically left us on September 10, 2024. He is loved and missed by his wife of 46 years Connie...
Obituary: Adam Dale Pitts
Our beloved Adam Dale Pitts, 44, of Hanceville tragically left us on September 13, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1979 in Cullman,...
Obituary: Marlee Grace Martin
Funeral service for Marlee Grace Martin, age 15 months, is Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Daystar Church in Good Hope. Officiating...
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...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball Sweeps Bevill State, Lawson State, Men’s Golf places 6th in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Bevill State at home on...
Allen: Remember important absentee voting deadlines for Nov. 5 General Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Obituary: Ronnie Lee Parris
Ronnie Lee Parris, age 57, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Ronnie was born in Niles, MI. on November 30,...
Obituary: Steven Ray Dickinson
Funeral Service for Steven Ray Dickinson, age 60 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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,...
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...
City of Cullman announces downtown Quiet Zone Corridor
Updated Sept. 13, 2024, at 5:22 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday announced the implementation of a Quiet Zone Corridor, effective...
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...
Obituary: Inez Mae McDonald
Inez Mae McDonald, age 99, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1925, to Valera...
Obituary: Brenda Joan Holmes Scott
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend Brenda Joan Holmes Scott of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the age...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball goes 6-1 in last 7 matches, Cross Country Teams finish...
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...
Obituary: Sebastian Elias Grant
Celebrating the Joyful Spirit of Sebastian Elias Grant
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sebastian Elias Grant, the beloved one-year-old...
Obituary: John Tillman Newman Jr.
John Tillman Newman, Jr. passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. There are no services planned...
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...
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...
Obituary: April Marie Buxton
April Marie Buxton, age 50, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a memorial service in her honor, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. at Seventh Street Church. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, from 3-4 p.m. There will be a private graveside service the following week.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
April was born April 2, 1974, to Larry Buxton and Shelia Marlane Jennings Baker, in Decatur, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Buxton; grandparents, Ed and Louise Buxton and Charles and Bessie Jennings.
She is survived by her mother, Shelia Jennings Baker; her stepfather, Rick Baker; her brother, Michael Baker; her twin sister, Joy Ellis; and nephew, Ethan Ellis.
April’s family would like to thank the wonderful and caring nurses and staff with Cullman Regional Hospice, who were there for them during this difficult time. If anyone would like to donate to Cullman Regional Hospice in April’s memory, the family would be very grateful and honored.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com
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....
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools operate under ‘heightened awareness’ due to potential threat
Updated Sept. 9, 2024, at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools operated “under heightened awareness” Monday due to a possible threatening social media...
Duck hunters should take advantage of this year’s special teal season
Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better...
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...
Obituary: Kermit Clelie Kilgo
Funeral services for Kermit Clelie Kilgo, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 11th at Kenny Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in...
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,...
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...
‘Chirding’ at Sportsman Lake: Third Sunday birding and worship event Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m., Sportsman Lake Park will host the Third Sunday Bird Sunday event, located at the...
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...
Obituary: Grady Lloyd Evans Jr.
Grady LLoyd Evans, Jr., age 62, of Cullman, AL passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Cullman Regional. He was born, December 18,...
Obituary: James Lonell Aderhold
Funeral Service for James Lonell Aderhold, age 70, of Logan, AL will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Cullman Heritage...
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...
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PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Good Hope rolls past Cold Springs 72-41,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both
the Eagles and top-ranked Lady Eagles of Cold Springs traveled to Good Hope for
a pair of varsity matchups Thursday night...
