PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope handles No. 3 Deshler 68-45 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the fourth consecutive year, Good Hope and Deshler clashed in the postseason Monday morning and after being eliminated by the...
FAITH: SHE Collective at Daystar Church
Daystar Church is providing a new biblical outlook in one of its small groups – one specifically geared toward women seeking to be closer...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has made several unrelated drug and felony arrests recently, including:
Feb. 6
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in...
ACES: 4 ways to participate in National Bird Feeding Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - February is among one of the most important months for feeding birds in Alabama, as backyard songbirds have limited access...
St. Paul’s to recognize 7 founding families at 5th annual Alumni & Friends Dinner...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for the school....
WSCC: Sessions provide information on Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Science programs will soon begin accepting applications for Fall 20204 admission. To answer any questions potential...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Marriages:
August 26, S.S. Abbott, 59, to Mollie Murray, 50.
August 27, Otice L. Jones, 20, to Sarah Tankersley, 21.
August 28, Meredith...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with tournament win, Saturday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted this year's West Point Softball Tournament Saturday, and they opened up their season with...
Obituary: Vonda Lambert Bates
Vonda Lambert Bates, known as Maw Maw by most, passed away on Feb. 16, 2024, at the age of 86. Ms. Bates was born...
Obituary: Lorena Mae Spinks Maloney
Lorena Mae Spinks Maloney passed away Feb. 14, 2024 in Cullman, Alabama. She was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Fluker, Louisiana to John Ellis...
WSCC, UAB welcome 9th cohort for joint enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than a dozen students from Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education’s Joint Enrollment program with the University of...
Cullman Chamber holds mixer at The National
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce made their way to The National for the Chamber’s monthly mixer – Business...
41st annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo returning March 1-2
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are kicking into gear this week and preparing for a crowd. The 41st annual Stars...
Vinemont to microsurface several roads
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the evening of Feb. 13, the Vinemont Town Council met to discuss a few...
Pet of the week: Make a spot for Eva
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leisurely stroll takers and recreational hikers and wanderers: The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week was made for you. Eva, a...
CATA opens its doors to the public
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) held its community Open House on Thursday, Feb. 15, giving prospective students and their families...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: A tale of 2 fandoms: The Chiefs, Swifties and a Super Bowl to...
In the intricate tapestry of modern pop culture, few threads have ever been as seamlessly woven as that of Taylor Swift and NFL fandom....
The Garage set to host inaugural My Bloody Valentine powerlifting meet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural My Bloody Valentine powerlifting meet is set for Saturday, Feb.24, from 6 p.m. until the last athlete has completed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors fall to No. 1 Jasper at NW Regional 63-39
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After capturing an area championship and handling Wenonah in the Sub-Regional, the West Point Lady Warriors were back at the Northwest...
Obituary: Craig Lee Golden, Jr.
Craig Lee Golden, Jr., lovingly called C.J. by his family and friends, was born on June 20, 2000, in Birmingham, Alabama. C.J. passed away...
Cullman City Council enacts mobile business ordinance, increases parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an ordinance to govern “mobile vendors (food trucks), pushcarts, ice cream trucks and mobile...
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Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman advances to NW Regional Finals with 56-51 OT win over Muscle...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats made their third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday morning, and it took...
Obituary: Theresa R. Luker
Theresa R. Luker, age 64, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at Woodland Village.
There are no arrangements at this time.
Cullman...
Obituary: Rebecca Frances Holmes Qualls
Rebecca Frances Holmes Qualls, age 82, passed away February 12, 2024.
Becky was a native of Cullman, AL although she had lived in Huntsville, AL...
Hope Horses celebrates 10 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. celebrated 10 years of serving the community this week, welcoming the community to a ribbon cutting...
Obituary: Sabria Arlin Knight
Funeral services for Sabria Arlin Knight, 80, of Hayden, will be 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will...
Obituary: Geneva Sue Coggins
Memorial service for Geneva Sue Coggins, age 71, of Cullman, is incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Geneva was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek falls to No. 3 Belgreen at NW Regional 54-34
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After claiming an area championship and toppling Waterloo in the Sub-Regional round, Meek’s postseason run continued at the 1A Northwest Regional...
Cullman County Public Library brings community together
CULLMAN, Ala.- A public library is a place for imagination to take flight, knowledge to take root and a sense of adventure to flourish....
Bo Jackson announces date for 2024 Bo Bikes Bama
AUBURN, Ala. – Bo Jackson announced the date of the 13th annual Bo Bikes Bama to be held on the 13th anniversary of the...
Flourish of Cullman Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auctions set for April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman will host its Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auction event on Saturday, April 6.
Flourish aims to...
Obituary: Tara Lynn Coleman
Celebration of Life service for Tara Lynn Coleman, age 41, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at West...
Obituary: L. E. Guthery
Funeral services for L. E. Guthery, of Arab will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
January 2024 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are...
Smith Lake Baptist Church holds inaugural Betty Smith Memorial Chili Cook-off
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Some say that laughter is the sound a healthy, thriving congregation. If that holds true, Smith Lake Baptist Church (SLBC)...
This Valentine’s Day, beware of scam artists on dating sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In February, many Alabamians will use online platforms seeking companionship, yet con artists are also lurking in these forums in hopes...
Allen: 1 week left to register to vote in 2024 Primary Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen reminded Alabama residents that there is one week left to register to vote before the 2024...
Alabama Strawberry Festival: Event goes statewide
CULLMAN, Ala. –The city of Cullman is preparing for an event that symbolizes more than just the celebration of spring’s bountiful harvest. Nathan Anderson,...
Obituary: Tasha Tankersley
Tasha Tankersley, age 34, of Dallas, Georgia and formerly of Good Hope, passed from this life too soon on Jan. 3, 2024.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Steven Walter Erickson
Steven Walter Erickson, of Holly Pond, Alabama, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on Feb. 12, 2024, at the age of 66. Mr. Erickson was...
Obituary: Randy Lee Drummond
Memorial service for Randy Lee Drummond, age 63, of Cullman, is Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ESPN College GameDay visits The Plains for third straight season
BRISTOL, Conn. – For the fourth time in program history and third-straight season, ESPN's College GameDay covered by State Farm is coming to The Plains...
ACES: Get outside with Alabama Smart Yards webinar series
Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Get Outside with Alabama Smart Yards webinar series. This online series is brought to you by...
Pet of the week: Lounge around with Mr. GreenJeans
CULLMAN, Ala. - Does lounging around on the couch, watching television and eating all the snacks a belly can hold sound like a pretty...
COLUMN: Valentine’s Day – bottoms up!
It was Valentine’s Day 1973 and I had a big problem. What do I get my girlfriend? This was our first V-Day together, so...
Obituary: Brenda Gail Parrish
Brenda Gail Parrish passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 10, 2024. Brenda was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 27, 1949. She...
Alabama Extension’s Brodbeck appointed to national USDA council
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Beau Brodbeck, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System associate director for field operations, has been appointed to the National Urban and...
New eagle statue added to Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Officials unveiled and cut a ceremonial ribbon on Friday, Feb. 2, to dedicate Lake Guntersville State Park’s newest feature, a picturesque...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn...
2 waves of rain and potential severe weather today and Monday
CLANTON – Sunday 7:30 am, February 11, 2024 (Updated 8:15 AM, Sunday, February 11, 2024)
Two waves of showers and thunderstorms will occur through Monday. An area of rain with a...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls to Shoals Christian in Sub-Regional 84-59
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for the right to advance to the Northwest Regional Saturday night and the game did not...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats advance to NW Regional with 70-58 win over Lee-Huntsville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats secured a spot in the 6A Sub-Regionals with an area championship win over Hartselle earlier this week and...
Obituary: Maurice Pruett “Buddy” Hinkle, Jr.
Maurice Pruett "Buddy" Hinkle, Jr., age 58, of Cullman, Alabama, passed peacefully on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.
Buddy was born...
Obituary: Vileta Foust
Funeral services for Vileta Foust, 95, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at Walter Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Raymond Wilbert Tiller
Raymond Wilbert Tiller, 89, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Cullman, Alabama. Ray lived his whole life in Montana, before moving to Alabama, six...
Hanceville City Council discusses pool, Rayford Talley Building, College Drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Feb. 8 work session and meeting discussed the future of the city’s community pool, the...
D&Y Farms: Fresh farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round
CULLMAN, Ala. - One small, family-owned farm is taking the seafood market in Cullman by storm and providing farm-raised saltwater shrimp year-round. Davis Dickerson...
‘Always locked in’ to Auburn, Derrick Brown sets NFL record
AUBURN, Ala. – After tying the Carolina Panthers’ record for most tackles by a defensive lineman last season with 67, Derrick Brown entered the 2023...
CATA holding open house Feb. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) will open its doors to prospective students and their families for an open house on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs handles Isabella 72-30 to advance to Sweet 16
BREMEN, Ala. – After capturing the 2A, Area 11 championship Monday, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned to the court Friday night for a Sub-Regional game against...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point advances to NW Regional with 59-47 win over Wenonah
WEST POINT, Ala. – After winning their area tournament earlier this week, the West Point Lady Warriors were back home Friday night to host...
Obituary: Hazel Kathryn Levering
Hazel Kathryn Levering (nee Lewis), better known as Kay, passed away recently. She is survived by husband Paul Levering, son Steve Levering, his wife...
Obituary: Betty Marie Freeman
Betty Marie Freeman, age 75, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Betty was born in Cullman, Alabama to Jack Virgil...
WSCC: Broadway Night set for Feb. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College's Fine and Performing Arts programs are gearing up for the annual Broadway Night, scheduled on...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Betty Jean Stewart
Funeral services for Betty Jean Stewart, 86, of Bremen, will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will...
WSCC: Nursing offering evening classes starting fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will begin offering evening nursing courses this fall to provide a more flexible option for students interested...
Jacobs proclaims February ‘Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala- Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday, Feb. 6, proclaimed the month of February 2024 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in the...
Cullman City Schools to host job fair March 21
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman City Schools will host a job fair in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall on Thursday, March 21, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Department positions...
Make healthy lifestyle choices to be heart healthy
February is American Heart Month, a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease has long been the leading...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Obituary: Paula Claire Dittmar Pinkes
Paula Claire Dittmar Pinkes passed away on Feb. 6, 2024. She was born, Jan. 31, 1953 in New York.
Survived by her husband Vincent and...
Rainer: Shipp leaves lasting legacy in marine fisheries
When I reflect on my 30-plus years of covering the outdoors in Alabama, several people who influenced and contributed to my writing come to...
Playground planners
Cullman students design inclusive playgrounds as part of STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - What’s one of the best ways to get young students engaged in...
Gudger, Reed issue statement on election security measure approval
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, R-Jasper and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Wednesday, Feb. 7, issued a statement after the Ballot...
Cullman’s Ainsley Irani named Professional Cowboy Association Rookie of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ainsley Irani, 19, of Cullman, qualified to compete in Barrel Racing at the 2023 Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo in Biloxi,...
Hawkins Medical & Wellness opens in Klein Building
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newest developments, the Klein Building, is now home to one of Cullman’s first direct concierge primary care providers....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman captures 3rd straight area title with 54-42 win over Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night hosting the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area 14 championship game and the...
Obituary: Joseph Mitchell Wilson
Joseph Mitchell Wilson, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 21, 1949 to...
Obituaries: Rickie Lee Mason
Rickie Lee Mason, age 67 of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, Nov. 23, 1956 to...
Obituary: Joseph Mitchell Wilson
Joseph Mitchell Wilson, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 21, 1949 to...
Obituary: Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith
Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith, known to most of us as Mrs. Smith or perhaps even Big Momma, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 5,...
Obituary: Hedy Susanna L’Hereault
Hedy Susanna L’Hereault, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 5, 2024. Mrs. L’Hereault is preceded in death by her mother Susanna Cornelia...
Obituary: Raymond Gregg Hodges
Raymond Gregg Hodges joined his Lord and Savior and wife Marie on Feb. 5, 2024. He was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, devoted husband,...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ACES: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Join fellow birdwatchers worldwide in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 16-19. Each year people come together to observe, count, celebrate and educate themselves about...
Chickening out with Keramos Ceramics and the Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - Families and children sat around paper-lined tables at the North Alabama Agriplex on Saturday, Feb. 3, chatting and swapping stories as...
Lance Justice, DO joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Board-certified OB-GYN Lance Justice, DO has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Justice attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic...
CCSO asks for assistance locating stolen dump trucks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is searching for stolen dump trucks that were taken from My-Way Transportation on Jan. 30.
Sheriff Matt...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont falls to Susan Moore 56-51 in OT
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Susan Moore Bulldogs in this year’s Class 3A, Area 13 championship game Tuesday night and four quarters weren’t...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders earn area title with 60-55 win over Priceville, Raiders fall...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both of Good Hope’s varsity squads were back home Tuesday night to host a pair of area championship games and...
Obituary: Tony Glen Hill
Tony Glen Hill passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born Saturday, April 21, 1962.
Survivors include his wife, Renay...
