Join the fun at Hanceville’s family-friendly trunk or treat Oct. 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival is hosting its trunk or treat event in downtown Hanceville on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4-6...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival highlights Hanceville’s sense of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Hanceville went off without a hitch Saturday, bringing the community together with...
Obituary: Susan Catherine Cantrell
Ms. Susan Catherine Cantrell age 76 of Cullman, AL passed away October 19, 2024.
Susan is survived by her daughters Amy (Steve) Smith of...
Obituary: Bobby Gene Arrington
Funeral Service for Bobby Arrington, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home,...
Obituary: Barbara Ann Steele
Funeral Service for Barbara Ann Steele, age 86 of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman coming Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dancing fundraiser will be this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at...
A look at this year’s MS Walk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The MS Walk 2024 was held at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 19.
Dr. Christopher LaGanke is founder of North Central Neurology Associates...
Cullman’s Byrd designated National Merit Commended Student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School senior Aaron Byrd was recently designated a National Merit Commended Student.
The school said in a statement, “Cullman High...
Obituary: Willie Ruth Bishop
Willie Ruth Bishop, 79 of Baileyton passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Woodland Health Care. She was born May 7, 1945, the daughter...
Obituary: Joanna Hodge Freeman
Joanna Hodge Freeman went home to be with Jesus on October 5, 2024. She passed peacefully in her home in Decatur, AL. She was born...
Obituary: Robert Albert Jochum
Robert Albert Jochum, 77, of Hanceville, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Cullman, AL at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Robert will be remembered as...
Obituary: Ellis Dean Hopkins
Funeral services for Ellis Dean Hopkins, of Bremen will be 2 p.m., Sunday October 27th at Union Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow the...
Obituary: Jung Hee Suh
Funeral service for Jung Hee Suh, age 64, of Mt. Olive, Alabama, will be Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral...
West Point High Beta Club supports Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was recently on the receiving end of a donation drive organized by students from the West...
Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State Community College chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President, at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville,...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 21st, 19th consecutive county championships;...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were hosted at Cold Springs High School’s Kudzu Hills Tuesday and the hometown Eagles...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: A ride down the Rhine River
When I saw the handwriting on the wall, I knew we were no longer in Kansas; excuse me, I meant Alabama. As a matter...
Library group raises money for building fund
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System hosted a bake sale recently, sponsored by The Friends of the...
Pumpkin Painting Contest this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their annual Pumpkin Painting Contest at the Cullman County Public...
Obituary: Lazetta Mize Nuss
Lazetta Mize Nuss, age 92, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Lazetta was born in Cullman Alabama on May 7,...
Obituary: Ramona Mauter York
Ramona Mauter York, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
A visitation for Ramona will be held Wednesday, October 23,...
Obituary: Dustin James Coville
Dustin James Coville, 50 of Fairview, a lifelong truck driver, completed his final trip on October 19, 2024, unexpectedly at home with his wife...
Obituary: Grady Jackson Talley
Grady Jackson Talley, age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Grady is survived by his wife, Melba Talley; his sister...
Obituary: Naomi Lynn
Funeral Service for Naomi Lynn, age 94, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Prepare outdoor plants and gardens for lower fall temperatures
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — While September signifies the beginning of fall, October is often the month that brings lower temperatures to Alabama. As temperatures...
Cullman songwriters premiere ‘The Kiss on Clarkson Covered Bridge’ at Blount County festival
ONEONTA, Ala. - "The most romantic, beautiful country ballad I've heard in so many, too many years...and perfect for Kelly Clarkson to sing," said...
HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar coming Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar will be held at the North Alabama Agriplex Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
HAY Mamas...
Aderholt calls for entries in 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, recently called for entries in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Parade.
“On Jan. 20, 2025, the United States will...
Commission gives CR 222 update, approves renaming of juvenile detention center in honor of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday, Oct. 17, for its monthly meeting, during which Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner gave an...
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...
