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Christmas in Cullman Open House set for Nov. 11-13
CULLMAN – The Christmas in Cullman board will be hosting Cullman’s annual Christmas Open House Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13. Local businesses will be...
Wallace State’s Veterans’ Corner gaining popularity on campus
Wallace State employee Daniel Lauderdale talks during a meeting at the Veterans' Corner.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College's efforts to serve its student veterans...
Saint Bernard to host Alabama Vocal Association All-State Choir auditions
Saint Bernard Choir performs for the 125th anniversary celebration at Saint Bernard Abbey.
CULLMAN - For the second year, Saint Bernard Prep School will host...
AMLA beer trail highlights craft breweries in north Alabama
DECATUR - That famous trail in the Appalachians can take months to trek. For some, years. Lucky for you, Alabama has its own mountain...
Light the Night attracts more than 400
Syvella Johnson, with her daughters Chloe and Morgan
CULLMAN - Church at the Well hosted its first Halloween Light the Night at the Link of...
Cullman County participating in e-poll book pilot program
CULLMAN - Voters in three Cullman County precincts will see a change in Tuesday’s upcoming election. Cullman County is participating in Alabama Secretary of...
(Update 2) Victim identified in Monday’s traffic incident on Highway 157...
WEST POINT – The victim in Monday's traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point has been identified. Dana "Mark" Tucker, 53, of...
(Update) Investigation ongoing in Highway 157 incident; 1 fatality
WEST POINT – One man lost his life yesterday in what authorities at the time classified as a traffic incident on Highway 157 North...
Dead on: Walker Stalker Con Atlanta
ATLANTA - ‘For fans, by fans.’ This is the motto of Walker Stalker Con. This Sunday I had a chance to experience what this...
Highs and lows as teams close out regular season
CULLMAN COUNTY - Ah, high school football. Where teams experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. As the 2016 regular season...
1 confirmed fatality in crash near West Point
WEST POINT – A traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point has claimed the life of at least one person.
The crash occurred...
Hanceville Fall Fest sees influx of thousands Sunday afternoon
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville’s sixth annual Fall Fest took place Sunday afternoon, with hordes of people filling the downtown streets. Early estimates are that there...
Dyron’s Lowcountry to host dinner for Saint Bernard Prep
CULLMAN - Dyron’s Lowcountry in Mountain Brook, Alabama will host a Wine Dinner benefitting Saint Bernard Prep School, on Monday, Nov. 7 from 6-8...
Hanceville woman killed in weekend crash on I-65
WARRIOR - A 28-year-old Hanceville woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 on Saturday.
Alicia Jean Harris was a passenger in a...
“Oorah!” West Point’s newest Marine, Michael Olson
WEST POINT - Michael Olson, graduate of West Point High School’s class of 2016, knew before his senior year even started that he would...
I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near exit 318,...
HUNTSVILLE -The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that the outside northbound lane of Interstate 65 about one mile north of Exit 318...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets At Church
On Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, the Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Lutheran Church. A...
Halloween safety tips from Chief Culpepper, Sheriff Gentry and the NSC
CULLMAN - With the fall season comes Halloween, and of course, trick-or-treating. Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry...
Elaine Willingham on taking third place at Ms. Senior America
Pictured: (l-r) Elaine Willingham, her daughter Anna Lanier and husband Dan Willingham
CULLMAN - It was certainly an event to remember for Elaine Willingham. As...
Wallace State volleyball wins 8th consecutive ACCC tournament championship
Wallace State volleyball won its eighth consecutive Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 championship on Sunday after sweeping Faulkner State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball...
Fairview Lions host Halloween festival and movie night
FAIRVIEW - On Saturday evening, the Lions Club of Fairview put on its first Halloween festival at Fairview Community Park. The event featured pumpkin...
Wedding on a budget
With minutes to spare before time for the big moment, Beth glances back over her shoulder at her daughter, Alicia, who strikes a dramatic...
Now more than ever, caring is needed
Javon Daniel, director of Cullman Caring for Kids, offers answers to the problem of child abuse and neglect.
CULLMAN - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK)...
VEX Robotics competition at Holly Pond High draws teams from across...
HOLLY POND - Cullman County’s first VEX Robotics competition was held Saturday at Holly Pond High School (HPHS). Fifteen teams from across the state...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: Winter care and feeding of houseplants
This time of year is transitional for people and plants. When it’s time for us to get out warm sweaters and scarves, it’s also...
No.15 Auburn cracks the “Vaught,” escapes Ole Miss with a win
OXFORD - Ole Miss Rebel quarterback Chad Kelley set an Ole Miss record for most career 300-yard passing games tonight, but it was not...
No.15 Auburn cracks the “Vaught,” escapes Ole Miss with a win
OXFORD - Ole Miss Rebel quarterback Chad Kelley set an Ole Miss record for most career 300-yard passing games tonight, but it was not...
East Side Baptist Church Fall Festival: reaching beyond the walls
CULLMAN - East Side Baptist Church (ESBC) held its annual Fall Festival Saturday afternoon. ESBC has been holding these festivals for years at the...
Intense ending to CCYFA championships, as Cullman Cyclones, Good Hope Raiders...
WEST POINT - An intense rivalry had an intense ending Saturday evening to conclude the Cullman County Youth Football Association championships at West Point...
Fairview High coach and principal reflect on coming home to Dafford...
Legendary coach Dafford Smith waves to the crowd of Aggie faithful just prior to kickoff on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, Fairview's first game back...
Large crowd enjoys Happy Homes community appreciation event Friday evening
Round 2 entertains the crowd Friday night at Happy Homes Real Estate's customer appreciation event.
CULLMAN - Happy Homes Real Estate in Cullman held...
Wallace State volleyball sweeps Faulkner State, one win away from 8th...
Wallace State libero Emily Wilson serves to Southern Union in their match Friday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team is one win away from an...
Cullman’s Betty Leeth Haynes named 2016 Honorary Ms. Senior America
Edwina Chappel, left, and Betty Leeth Haynes, who traveled together to Atlantic City for this year’s Ms. Senior America pageant
For the past 19 years...
Medendorp earns certification as a Simulation Educator
Mary Medendorp talks with Wallace State Community College nursing students as they prepare for a simulation inside the Simulation Center’s operating room. Medendorp recently...
Sports Profile: Addison’s volleyball dynasty
BIRMINGHAM - When it comes to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) volleyball, two Bama schools have dominated the court for more than a...
Warriors win a close one on the road, drop Lawrence County...
MOULTON - From the opening kickoff to the final seconds of the game, West Point showed the heart and determination that earned them a...
Bulldogs pull away late to defeat Raiders, 32-13 in season finale
GOOD HOPE - Hanceville and Good Hope faced off Friday night at James W. Shabel Stadium. It has always been testy at times between...
Perfect 10: Addison wraps up regular season against Winston County, 57-28
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Addison Bulldogs entered the final week of the regular season looking to cap off a perfect season against their rivals...
Fairview dismantles county rival Holly Pond, 62-25
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos found themselves facing their long-time Cullman County rival, the Fairview Aggies, in their last regular game of...
Chelsea downs Cullman in final regular season game, 45-38
CULLMAN – With the first pass of the evening by Cullman’s Owen Lovell picked off and quickly converted to points, it was set to...
Fumbles hurt Eagles in loss at Danville, 39-28
DANVILLE - The Cold Spring Eagles took on the Danville Hawks tonight in the final week of regular season football at Smith/Owens Stadium. The...
More than 2,000 come out for CRMC’s 2nd annual trunk or...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) held its second annual trunk or treat event Thursday evening, with more than 2,000 people coming out...
(Updated) 2 search warrants net 3 arrests in West Point community
******Editor's Note: This story has been updated. It was brought to the attention of The Cullman Tribune / CullmanSense editorial crew that the arrest...
Aderholt statement on new FBI probe into Hillary Clinton’s private email...
WASHINGTON, D.C.- United States Rep. Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama on Friday released the following statement regarding the news the Federal Bureau of Investigation is...
More than 1,000 wildfires since Oct. 1– dry conditions worsen...
MONTGOMERY - Since the first of October, a total of 1,028 wildfires have destroyed 11,232 acres across the state of Alabama. And the situation...
STATE CHAMPS! Addison claims 4th straight state volleyball title
Image Credit: Mark Almond, AL.com- Click here to see more of Mark's photos on AL.com.
BIRMINGHAM - Addison was taken to the brink Thursday night,...
Fright night delight
CULLMAN – The majestic landscape of Stone Bridge Farms was transformed into the dark side as the venue played host to the annual Cullman...
Saint Bernard Prep to host two open house events
2016-17 Saint Bernard Ambassadors
Front row, (left to right): Katelyn Cowie, Isabella Cline, Cecilia Pautler, Anna Faulk and Alison Gongre. Second row, (left to right):...
Hanceville City Council discusses finances and upcoming events
The Hanceville City Council prepares to meet Thursday evening.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held its regular meeting at Hanceville City Hall Thursday evening. ...
WSCC Future Foundation hosting annual Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation will hosts its 12th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Tom...
The haunting of 201 Main Ave. continues
Image: “This picture is of my grandfather, Charles Otis York, his brother Horatio York, sister Clara York and Horatio's future wife Eva Otte. The...
“Dead” serious about “The Walking Dead,” Walker Stalker Con invades Georgia...
ATLANTA - On the heels of the highly anticipated season seven premiere of “The Walking Dead,” last Sunday, the stars of the show, along...
As ACCC postseason begins, WSCC volleyball sophomore trio from Thompson High...
Wallace State volleyball sophomores, from left, Tara Miller, Kelsea Bivins and August Newberry each played at Thompson High School before joining the Lions. Wallace...
Feeding the hungry in east Cullman County: Carpenter’s Cabinet opens in...
Carpenter's Cabinet founder Chris Warnick and Holly Pond Office Director Laura Symonds cut the ribbon, officially opening the center for business.
HOLLY POND - Chris...
Police investigating shooting on west side of Cullman
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning on the west side of town.
According to Lt....
Phase II water restrictions now in place
CULLMAN - The level of Lake Catoma has reached 15 feet below full pool. Therefore, Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation...
Wallace State makes list of top producers of healthcare professionals in...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College again earned a place on the list of Community College Week’s Top 50 Associate Degrees: Health Professions and...
Addison headed to AHSAA 1A state championship series
BIRMINGHAM - A loss in the North Super Regional volleyball finals to Decatur Heritage got the attention of the Addison Lady Bulldogs.
In their appearance...
First Baptist Church’s First Fest kicks off days of trunk-or-treat events...
"Ghost City," set up by Charlene Dix and the First Baptist Preschool
CULLMAN - Cullman First Baptist Church (FBC) held its third annual First Fest...
Area preview- week no. 11
Cold Springs Eagles (5-4) @ Danville Hawks (4-5)
Smith/Owens Stadium - Danville
Friday 7 p.m.
SERIES: Cold Springs leads 8-5
LAST TIME: Danville defeated Cold Springs 21-20 in...
Wallace State Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain” Nov. 3-6
Students from Wallace State Community College’s Drama program prepare for an upcoming performance of “Singin’ in the Rain.” The classic musical will be performed...
Zeigler: Wording of Amendment 6 does not inform voters that impeachment...
Image credit: Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser
MONTGOMERY – With two week to go before the election, State Auditor Jim Zeigler says the wording of Amendment...
Lady Aggies win Elkmont Invitational, Aggies place 2nd; Cold Springs and...
ELKMONT - Fairview ended their regular cross country season on Tuesday in the Elkmont Invitational. The Lady Aggies ran their way to a first-place...
Movie Review: “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” 3/5 stars
Image: Paramount Pictures
Directed by Edward Zwick, who directed such films as “Blood Diamond” (2006), “The Last Samurai” (2003) and “Legends of the Fall” (1994),...
Former CHS principal Bouldin appeals guilty verdict
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin on Tuesday appealed Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams’ bench trial verdict of guilty,...
A celebration of Max, recognition of the brave and investment in...
Councilman Johnny Cook, Mayor Max A. Townson, Councilwoman Jenny Folsom, Councilman Andy Page and Councilman Clint Hollingsworth at Monday's Cullman City Council meeting.
CULLMAN...
Bids opened for new wastewater facility on Eva Road
Representatives from the City of Cullman and the architectural firm Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood begin opening bids at Cullman City Hall on Tuesday, Oct....
Farm City Tour 2016 set for this Thursday
CULLMAN - This year’s Farm City Tour takes place on Thursday, Oct. 27. The group will meet at the Civic Center, where the tour...
Hundreds come out for Trump Victory Bus stop in Cullman
Crowds greet the Trump Victory Bus as it pulls up in front of the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning downtown...
Spain Park High finishes first in North Alabama BEST Robotics debut,...
Image: Good Hope Middle School celebrates after they learn they’ve advanced to Auburn in December for the regional competition.
HANCEVILLE - Spain Park High School...
3 arrests made for setting fires during a drought emergency
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three people were arrested on Friday for setting fires, in two unrelated incidents. There has been a No Burn Order in...
Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist David Phelps to perform in Decatur...
DECATUR - The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps will be featured in Decatur on Thursday, Nov. 3, at...
Community leaders and citizens turn out to honor Mayor Townson
Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and his wife, Kay Townson, at today's reception
CULLMAN - Max Townson has spent the last eight years as mayor...
I-65 lane closure planned for bridge deck repair near Hartselle
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the outside southbound lane of Interstate 65 at milepost 324.5, south of Thompson Road...
Week 10 Recap: Half of Cullman County teams qualify for playoffs...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Fairview's 21-17 victory over Springville Friday night had a playoff atmosphere even though neither team is bound for the 2016 Alabama...
Are you up for the Haunted Maze in Eva?
EVA - Are you a thrill seeker; do you long for a terror of the night? Then the Haunted Maze in Eva, run by...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Holly Pond P.T.A. Meets
The Holly Pond P.T.A. met on Tuesday evening, at the high school auditorium.
The meeting was presided over...
Making art, nurturing artists
Ty Parker and a few of his performing arts students showing off progress on West Point High School's stage.
WEST POINT - In a day...
Lead the (Pett)way: Auburn kills Arkansas 56-3
AUBURN - From their opening possession to the final play, Auburn dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday afternoon for their third straight SEC win. Coming...
Fireplugs, wee wees and pee wees throw down in the CCYFA...
WEST POINT - The Cullman County Youth Football Association (CCYFA) semifinals took place on Saturday at West Point Stadium. The fireplug, wee wee and...
Family fun at Peinhardt Farm Day
CULLMAN - A day of exploration, education and above all plain old fun awaited all who came to Peinhardt Living History Farm Saturday. The...
Bronco sports and band honor seniors
Image: Holly Pond High School senior Michael Lambert with his parents, Tony and Jennifer Lambert at Senior Night, Oct. 21, 2016
HOLLY POND - Friday,...
Decatur Heritage upsets Addison in North Super Regional Finals
HUNTSVILLE - For the North Super Regional championship, No. 2 Decatur Heritage got the best of No. 1 ranked Addison Friday night at the...
Holly Pond escapes Vinemont 27-22, secures spot in the playoffs for...
HOLLY POND - After last week's loss to Fultondale, tensions were high in the Holly Pond stadium as the Broncos faced their last chance...
Rough road trip as Cold Springs falls to Cleveland 28-0
CLEVELAND - It was a tough night for the Cold Spring Eagles as they hit the road to take on the Cleveland Panthers in...
Raiders get run over by Bulldogs in 28-7 loss
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders were looking for a win in their final region game tonight, which happened to be against Dora....
Meek overpowered by Sumiton Christian, 52-32
SUMITON - The Meek Tigers ran into a buzz saw Friday night in Sumiton as they took on the Sumiton Christian Eagles. The Tigers...
No place like home: Aggies pull out 21-17 victory
FAIRVIEW - Seniors Logan Brooks and Ragan Ashley made sure the only varsity football game they ever played at Fairview's Dafford Smith Stadium would...
Warriors destroy Curry 47-12; clinch No. 3 seed in region 6
WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Curry Yellow Jackets at West Point Stadium in 5A region 6 tonight and sent the...
On a mission: Cullman continues to dismantle regional foes, drops Brewer...
SOMERVILLE – Cullman’s scoring night began and ended with the foot of Tristan Skinner, while the rest of the evening was left to Fletcher...
One-car traffic incident sends Hanceville man to UAB Hospital
CULLMAN - A single-car incident Friday afternoon sent one man to the hospital.
James Scott, 26, of Hanceville, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 31...
Popcorn and leather: Mary Ashley Rohrscheib, rodeo queen
Four years ago a friend approached 15-year-old Mary Ashley Rohrscheib with an idea that changed her life. The friend suggested that they sign up...
St. Bernard teams win Athens Bible XC Invitational to end regular...
Image: Coach Stephen Calvert, Casey Guthery, Coach William Calvert and Leah Rose Mami
ATHENS - The rain had no effect on the performance of the...
Wallace State’s Connie Briehn participates in NHGRI short course in genomics...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn recently participated in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Short Course in Genomics at the...
Good Hope angler wins 1st place in district tournament
Hagen Speegle shows off his winning bass at last weekend’s ASABFA tournament on Smith Lake.
TRIMBLE - Good Hope's Hagen Speegle rose above 135 competitors...
Holly Pond VEX Robotics team hosting first competition of its kind...
Pictured L-R: Howard Cole, Zachary Ayers, Shawn Johnson, Rylan Griffen (front), Dexton Jones and Mikal Kitchens. Not pictured: Brett Henderson and Kelsey Griffen
HOLLY POND...
Addison moves on to semifinals; Holly Pond falls in 5-game opening...
HUNTSVILLE - Addison has qualified for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) volleyball state tournament next week in Birmingham.
But on Friday, the Lady...
Case closed: AG Strange’s statement on former ALEA Sec. Spencer Collier
A special grand jury on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 declined to act on allegations against former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier...
Cold Springs Cross Country again the best in Cullman County
GOOD HOPE - From the team perspective, no one has been able to dethrone Cold Springs High School from being the best cross country...
Several fire departments fighting wildfire in Colony
COLONY - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a wildfire near the town of Colony near Interstate 65 and Highway 91....
