Obituary: Dortha “Dottie” Nell Hembree
After 96 years of life lived to the highest, Dortha “Dottie” Hembree stepped from this world into heaven on November 10, 2024, in Cullman,...
Obituary: Eva Faye Duffie
Funeral Service for Eva Faye Duffie, age 81 of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Betty Childers Pugh
Graveside services for Betty Childers Pugh, 92, were held at Mt. Zion Cemetery on November 10, 2024. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home facilitated the service. Mrs....
Obituary: James D. “Smokey” Johnson
Funeral service for James D. “Smokey” Johnson is Monday, November 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Dustin Johnson officiating....
Holiday hosting on a budget
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones; however, hosting can add unwanted stress to the holiday season. Whether you are cooking...
4 simple ways to stay healthy this holiday season
*Anytime you are beginning a new workout regimen or program, always have clearance or consult with your doctor if you have any pre-existing cardiac...
Obituary: Jeffrey Louie Horton
Funeral services for Jeffrey Louie Horton of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the...
Welcome to Dinovember! Join the T-Rex Tea Party Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Welcome to Dinovember! With November marking the start of Dinosaur Month, the Cullman County Public Library System has announced an exciting...
COLUMN: What can I get for this?
I’ve noticed in recent years, even though I’ve paid for a motel/hotel room in advance, the check-in clerk always wants my credit card for...
5th annual Christmas Market at Cornerstone Revival Center coming Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cornerstone Revival Center is set to host its fifth annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., an...
Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1938
From the files of 1918
Mrs. John Lewis and children, of Birmingham, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Linton.
Colonel and Mrs....
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview, West Point earn wins at 5th annual Fairview Tip-Off Classic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The fifth annual Fairview Tip-Off Classic was hosted at Fairview High School Saturday, and we had several local teams in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Lady Bulldogs preparing to tip off 2024-25 season
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Addison Lady Bulldogs team is returning a lot more experience to the court than they had just a season...
Wallace State Future Foundation raises record $384,621 at annual luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation raised a record $384,621 at its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7....
Hanceville man killed in crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Alabama State...
New restaurants, drive-thru coffee shop coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several new restaurants are coming to Cullman, including Half Shell Oyster House, 7 Brew, Dunkin’ Donuts, Outback Steakhouse and a second...
West Elementary hosts annual Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 7, with two performances by its fifth graders.
Military veteran and...
40-plus years of service: Honoring Jackie Horton
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Jackie Horton has been serving meals to homebound seniors for more than 40 years from the Holly Pond Senior Center....
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Fairview fends off Carver Birmingham 15-12 to advance
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After capping the regular season undefeated a week ago, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Good Hope advances with 42-12 win over Hatton
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back home taking on the Hatton Hornets in the first round of the 4A state...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs falls at No. 5 Winston County 56-34
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Winston County for a round one matchup Friday night and the Yellow Jackets scored early and...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison falls at Berry 54-38
EAST BERRY, Ala. – Addison made the trip to Berry for a round one matchup against the Wildcats Friday night and the Bulldogs were...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont eliminated by Lauderdale County 24-0
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face the Lauderdale County Tigers in the first round of the 3A state playoffs Friday night and unfortunately...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Late stop lifts Meek over Hubbertville 14-8
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers rode a 7-game win streak into their first-round playoff matchup with Hubbertville and they kept things rolling Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats fall at No. 2 Parker 35-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cullman hit the road for round one of the 6A state playoffs Friday night and unfortunately for Bearcat fans, they ran...
Obituary: Sheila Venable Dill
Sheila Venable Dill, age 68 of Cullman passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, Cullman Regional. She was born November 4, 1956, to David...
Obituary: Edna Faye Rollins
Edna Faye Rollins, age 83, of Addison, Alabama, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. There...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Friends’ by Lisa See
Lise See’s latest novel is set in China in the Ming Dynasty of the 15th century. The novel opens with 8-year-old Tan Yunxian being trained...
Pet of the week: Meet Fancy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fancy, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is small Beagle with an enormous heart. She is approximately 8 years old...
Fairview council talks park plan progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an...
Cullman Fire Rescue responds to house fire in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded to a house fire shortly after 8:45 Thursday night, Nov. 7.
According to Fire Chief Darren Peeples,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats tip off season with wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both of Cullman’s varsity squads hosted season openers at Bearcat Arena Thursday night and both teams tipped off their seasons with...
Obituary: Richard “Rick” Wayne Thomas
Richard (Rick) Wayne Thomas, age 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Rick is survived by his wife, Janice Thomas; his...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The fellowship of the cookie: 2nd annual Cookie Crawl commences Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Christmas Open House Cookie Crawl for a second year on Saturday,...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt introduces Ferris wheel, expanded attractions
CULLMAN, Ala. — This holiday season, visitors of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt can experience the festivities from a new perspective - nearly 110 feet above...
Baileyton council sees 2 resignations
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, Nov. 4, with Councilman Greg Griffin opening...
Wallace State Nursing holds annual Let’s Pretend Hospital
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education welcomed the first of more than 1,000 students to its annual Let’s Pretend...
4 Wallace State Volleyball players recognized with postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Four Wallace State Community College Volleyball players have been recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference for postseason awards, as voted...
Obituary: Hugh C. Shelton, Sr.
Funeral Service for Hugh C. Shelton, Sr., age 81 of Hanceville, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Shelton Grove...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council accepts $1M grant for airport construction
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Nov. 4, passed a resolution to accept grant funds in the amount of $1 million...
Alabama Power, ADCNR team up to build offshore reefs
With landfills reaching capacity, what could be a better way to repurpose decommissioned equipment than using it to build habitat for Alabama’s great offshore...
Obituary: Ricky Lynn Goble
Ricky Lynn Goble, age 69 of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, March 20, 1955 in...
Alabama residents anticipating fall color as temperatures drop
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The weather is not the only thing that is changing in Alabama. Along with lower temperatures, fall colors are also...
Thousands gather for Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite a day filled with overcast skies and canceled flight shows, the Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration saw an impressive turnout...
Cullman County voters nix 15% medical marijuana tax
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Amendment 1, which would have levied a 15% tax on medical marijuana, did not pass. The additional tax would have benefited...
Obituary: Belinda Miller
Funeral Service for Belinda Miller, age 59 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home;...
Obituary: Patricia Faye Evans
Funeral Service for Patricia Faye Evans, age 69 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Lalton R. Miller
Lalton R. Miller, 84, of Falkville, AL passed away on November 2, 2024. A memorial service will be held at the Cullman Funeral Home...
‘Empower, Transform, Inspire’: Evolve Fitness opens new location in Cullman
Updated Nov. 5, 2024, at 6:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of friends, family and fitness enthusiasts gathered on Second Avenue Southeast Saturday morning...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Freed-Hardeman University student from Arab selected as 2024 homecoming court representative
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Eighteen Freed-Hardeman University students have been chosen by their peers to proudly represent their school as members of FHU's 2024 homecoming...
Wallace State hosting annual ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ concert Nov. 11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will hold its annual “Salute to United States Veterans” concert on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, at...
‘Fruitful’: The Link honors volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Friday, Nov. 1, hosted its 2024 Gala at Cotton Creek Warehouse. The theme for the...
Fairview High students participate in mock election
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a mock election Monday, Nov. 4, ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election.
Students from grades nine through...
November events at the library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Do you enjoy Legos, crafting or even dinosaur tea parties? Well you are in luck, because the main branch of the...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams ranked 3rd, 7th heading into nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s cross country team is ranked third nationally and the women are ranked seventh as the teams...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball finishes runner-up at ACCC Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Volleyball team finished as runner-up at the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Volleyball Championship held this weekend at...
COLUMN: Love locks over the river
Many rivers have locks, but not only the kind that lower or raise boats in its water. You may have seen them before, but...
FAITH: ‘Be confident in who God calls you to be’: County Fair Queen Avery...
BREMEN, Ala. – The 2024 Cullman County Fair Queen pageant was held at the County Fair on Oct. 8th and Cold Springs' Avery Gerstman...
Letter to the editor: The Prodigal Nation (A short parable)
A wonderful Father was there at her birth. He watched as a brave young nation struggled to stand on her feet. Her people were...
Know before you go: Nov. 5 General Election
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2024 General Election is this Tuesday, Nov. 5.
“It's important for everyone that is registered in Cullman County to go vote...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
Oak Level News
Reverend J.S. Shults filled his appointment here on Sunday and Sunday night.
Mrs. Loy Hinkle, Freida and Frances, attended...
Obituary: Pamela Sean Dean
Pamela Sean Dean, age 58, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Jerry and...
St. Bernard releases 2nd edition ornament featuring historic Administration Building
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the release of the second edition in its annual ornament series, following last year’s successful...
Jacobs proclaims November ‘Care at Home Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recognizing the profound impact of home health care and hospice services in the community, the City of Cullman joined the National...
Annual Christkindlmarkt Parade coming Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Christkindlmarkt Parade is set to dazzle attendees with lights, music and holiday spirit on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:30...
Fairview’s Little Free Library opens
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A Little Free Library is officially open in Fairview, thanks to a local woman’s initiative.
Stephanie Sprouse raised $600 for the completion...
Fall back this weekend!
Don’t forget to roll your clocks back one hour this weekend! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. Enjoy an extra...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview caps undefeated regular season with 48-21 win at Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The unbeaten Fairview Aggies made the trip to a packed James W. Shabel Stadium in Good Hope for a highly-anticipated...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek wraps up regular season with 54-12 win over Carbon Hill
ARLEY, Ala. – After crushing Vina on the road last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to wrap up the regular season against Carbon...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oak Grove in season finale 57-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium to play their regular season finale against Oak Grove Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hammers Cleveland on the road 48-13
CLEVELAND, Ala. – Holly Pond hit the road to wrap up its 2024 season against Cleveland Friday night and the Broncos capped their season...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops season finale at Brewer 35-0
BREWER, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Brewer to play their final game of the season against the Patriots but...
Obituary: Julian Franklin Skinner, Jr.
Julian Franklin Skinner, Jr., age 87 of Cullman, passed this life on October 31, 2024. Frank (Frankie) was the son of the late Julian...
Obituary: Richard Carl Beckman
Richard Carl Beckman age 76 of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday October 26th, 2024 after a long Battle with dementia and agent orange...
Obituary: Jean McElvenny
Jean McElvenny, age 91, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents Derrous Wafford Wisener...
Obituary: Sherry “Joann” McCain Prichard
Sherry “Joann” McCain Prichard was born April 27, 1935 in Fairview, Alabama. On October 28, 2024, Jesus came to visit her and she went...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Stewart
Patricia Ann Stewart, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Patricia was born in Cullman, Alabama to Willie Richard...
Obituary: Rev. Carl Ronald Lampitt
Funeral services for Rev. Carl Lampitt, 93, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Monday November 4th at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow the service at...
Obituary: Rena Hendrix
Mrs. Rena Hendrix passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Cullman Regional. She was born Friday, June 7, 1963, to David Hendrix and...
Obituary: Patricia Sue Smith
Patricia Sue Smith, age 67 of Baileyton, passed away on October 30, 2024. She was born January 23, 1957 to Edward and Alba Scheinert. She...
Obituary: Felica B. Seymore
Funeral service for Felica B. Seymore, age 74, of the Jones Chapel community, will be Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Theatre staging production of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov. 8-10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Theatre Department has announced show times for its upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The...
Veterans with Christ hosting inaugural Fishing with Veterans event Nov. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans with Christ will host the inaugural Fishing with Veterans event at Smith Lake Park on Monday, Nov.11, from 1-5 p.m....
Pet of the week: Meet Holly D.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is Holly D., an approximately 3-year-old girl who demonstrates that when life gives you lemons,...
2025 Rock the South dates announced: June 19-21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South 2025 will take place June 19-21 in Cullman, organizers announced Friday.
"Rock the South set the foundation and raised the bar for all our...
Reserve your spot for annual Senior Christmas Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) will host its annual Senior Christmas Party for Cullman County residents 55 and older...
Obituary: Charles “Cha Cha” Milton Boothe
Charles "Cha Cha" Milton Boothe, age 61, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 after a courageous fight against Myelofibrosis. Charlie...
Obituary: Mary Lou Hays
Mary Lou Lewis Hays, of Cullman, Alabama, was welcomed into heaven on October 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Ms. Hays was born...
Obituary: Michael Coy White
Michael Coy White, 42, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on October 29, 2024. Michael was born to Sharron White Allen on June 25, 1982,...
Cullman City Council approves multiple industrial tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Oct. 28, approved tax abatements for three industrial projects:
“Project Vance” for a major addition to...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 31, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Restoring Women Outreach opens 5th area home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit Restoring Women Outreach on Tuesday, Oct. 29, hosted an open house for Destiny House, the newest of its homes...
CPD Trunk or Treat sees largest crowd to-date
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thousands of people lined up for the annual Cullman Police Department Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday evening.
Police Chief Joey Duncan...
Painted pumpkins on display at library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Creatively painted pumpkins are on display in the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library following last week’s Pumpkin Painting...
