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    Have Dinner with the Dead for a great cause

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    CULLMAN - If you are a fan of the hit AMC show “The Walking Dead,” you have surely been counting down the days until...

    ALDOT: Don’t veer for deer (and other tips)

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    MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is warning drivers that the fall and winter months present an increased danger of vehicle collisions...

    Bussman explains amendments on Nov. 8 ballot

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    CULLMAN - Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this week took to his Facebook page to explain the amendments that Alabama voters will see on the...

    Area preview- week no. 10

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    Springville Tigers (1-7, 1-4) @ Fairview Aggies (3-5, 1-4) 5A, Region 6 Dafford Smith Stadium - Fairview Friday 7 p.m. SERIES: First meeting LAST WEEK: Fairview lost to Hayden...

    Southern Accents named Retailer of the Year

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    CULLMAN / BIRMINGHAM – Southern Accents was in the architectural antiques and salvage business long before it became popular. Garlan Gudger, who currently owns...

    Cullman among 28 counties placed under drought emergency

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    MONTGOMERY- Twenty-eight Alabama counties, including Cullman, have been placed under a drought emergency in the latest Alabama Drought Declaration issued Tuesday afternoon. The Alabama Department...

    2016 Fall festivals, Halloween events and trunk or treats

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    Updated Oct. 31, 2016 2016 Fall Festivals, Halloween Events and Trunk or Treats Events added daily as we receive them. Please visit our online calendar for full...

    Fairview, West Point seasons come to an end

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    FAIRVIEW - It was a tough day for the Lady Aggies and the Lady Warriors as they both lost in the first round of...

    Good Hope’s season ends in 4A, Area 10 semifinals

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    CORDOVA - Momentum built by Good Hope early in the 4A, Area 10 volleyball semifinal with Dora didn't last through the match Tuesday afternoon. Dora...

    Gentry presents $15,500 to local schools

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    CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee on Tuesday donated $15,500 to area schools. The presentations were...

    Saint Bernard Jazz Combo performs for governor’s luncheon

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    Pictured: Saint Bernard Band Director, Ken Simpson received a special recognition award honoring the Saint Bernard Jazz Band from Assistant Commissioner James Myrick.  The students received a letter...

    Addison Lady Bulldogs dominate, claim 1A, Area 12 title

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    ADDISON - It was just another day at the office Monday afternoon as the defending 2A (now in 1A) state volleyball champions, the Addison...

    West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement

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    Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016. WEST POINT - The...

    West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement

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    Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016. WEST POINT - The...

    COUNTY CHAMPS! Good Hope’s 38-8 victory gives Raiders 4th middle school...

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    GOOD HOPE - Linebacker Jared Pugh returned a Hanceville interception 40 yards for a touchdown with 2:55 remaining, sealing Good Hope's 38-8 dominance of...

    Bosom Buddies ride for cancer for 4th year

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    CULLMAN – At Cullman Regional Medical Center, 99 bikers and 49 co-riders lined up to ride. Who were they riding for? They were riding...

    Peinhardt Farm Day coming this Saturday

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    CULLMAN - The pig, sheep, baby chicks and bunnies are getting used to school kids petting them every day.  The mules are pulling the...

    Local duo starts child-hunger initiative

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    Photo, l-r: Cullman County Commissioners Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson, Ben South, Melissa Betts and Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker CULLMAN - As everyone...

    Elaine Willingham excited for Atlantic City

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    Left to right: Dan Willingham (husband), Elaine Willingham, Jason Willingham (son), Anna Lanier (daughter), Clara Lanier (granddaughter), David Lanier (son-in-law), Violet Lanier (granddaughter) Not pictured:...

    The Road to Birmingham: AHSAA volleyball post-season schedule

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    CULLMAN - Postseason play for volleyball in the Alabama High School Athletic Association begins Monday and Tuesday with the first segment, area tournaments. Classes 1A-3A...

    Week 9 Recap: Complete playoff picture unclear

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    CULLMAN COUNTY - With one week left in regional play for Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) football, the complete playoff picture is still...

    Cyclones sweep Aggies heading into playoffs

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    CULLMAN - In the fall, Saturdays are reserved for football and that was obvious at Cullman High School as fans flocked to Oliver Woodard...

    Discussing a “Southern family saga”

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    Former Welti native, Charlotte Thomas March, will be one of 10 authors at this year's annual Moulton Reading in the Garden on Oct. 18. When...

    Praying for peace and mercy

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    Participants gathered at Hamby Park in Hanceville at noon Saturday for the third annual Rosary Rally. HANCEVILLE - Concerned citizens gathered for a rally Saturday...

    Cullman Democrats hosting several area events

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats gathered for their October meeting recently to discuss pressing issues about the local party and recent events throughout...
    Andrew Cryer

    Crowds enjoy Hanceville’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival

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    HANCEVILLE - Historic downtown Hanceville was abuzz on Saturday, as crowds enjoyed the 7th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival. The breezy and...

    Local teams wrap up regular season in Cullman tournament

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    CULLMAN - Cullman County Tournament champion Fairview and runner-up Good Hope joined Cullman in the Lady Bearcats' annual pre-area volleyball invitational tournament Saturday. Nine schools...

    St. Bernard wins Oktoberfest Classic small school title

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    CULLMAN - Things were rather normal for area cross country runners as they participated in the 8th annual St. Bernard Prep School Oktoberfest Classic...

    Supporting more than one worthy cause

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    Pilot Club members Becky Richardson, Peggy Harris, and Nan Auston catch their breath during a busy morning. CULLMAN - The Pilot Club of Cullman held...

    Bulldogs feel the sting in 49-35 loss to Hornets

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    HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville seniors were looking to go out with a win in their last game played at home, but Locust Fork had...

    Rattlers take down Eagles, 50-21

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    ATHENS - The Cold Springs Eagles lost a tough one on the road Friday night, 50-21, to the Tanner Rattlers.  The Rattlers celebrated their...

    Bulldogs remain perfect; conquer Chiefs 37-20

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    NORTH COURTLAND - The undefeated Addison Bulldogs took on the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs Friday night in an important road game in Courtland looking to...

    Big plays doom Aggies

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    HAYDEN - It was a late season homecoming for the Hayden Wildcats Friday night and they made the most of it, winning a shootout...

    Meek upends Southeastern 62-45

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    ARLEY - In an exciting back and forth tonight from Meek’s home field, the Meek Tigers outscored the Southeastern Mustangs 62-45. The start of the...

    West Point erupts for 35 2nd half points; dominates Good Hope,...

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    WEST POINT - A close game for the first half became a domination by the West Point Warriors in the second half Friday night...

    Bearcats topple Southside-Gadsden 56-35

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    CULLMAN – It was a great first quarter of football, with both teams making decent offensive plays and several strong defensive stands, but that’s...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1898, 1917 and 1940

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    From the Files of 1898: Logan is rapidly becoming an important town. The density of the population of the community may be estimated from the...

    Hanceville City Council readies for Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts...

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    HANCEVILLE - Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival was on the top of the agenda at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Pam Reid,...

    Maebell Apel honored with rare Colonel Cullmann Award

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    John Apel accepts the Colonel Cullmann Award, Honorary Col. Cullmann medallion and Key to the City from Mayor Max A. Townson on behalf of...

    K-9 deputy aids in arrest of man in Bug Tussle

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    BUG TUSSLE - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today arrested John Dennis Smith, 39, of Cullman for possession with intent to...

    3 arrested in Bremen on drug charges

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    BREMEN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with three members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Cullman...

    (Updated) Wildfires still active in Hanceville and Garden City

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    Updated Oct. 14, 5:50 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, two fires remain active at this time. Garden City firefighters are...

    Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 15

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    CULLMAN -  We have another packed fall Saturday on deck. Check out the list below and click on the links for full details. Be...

    The Aggies are coming home

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    FAIRVIEW - After a little more than two long years, the Fairview Aggies are coming home. A state building inspector this morning approved the...

    Tough loss for Broncos on the road, 56-27

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    FULTONDALE - Tonight, the Holly Pond Broncos hoped for another win to follow their victory against Hanceville last week. They traveled all the way...

    Online hay listing now available for Alabama farmers in face of...

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    MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries in cooperation with the Alabama Agribusiness Council, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Cooperative Extension...

    CCBOE Oct. meeting notes

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board held their October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, where several items were discussed and approved.   Approved request from...

    Best-selling author Garth Stein to visit Wallace State Oct. 19

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    HANCEVILLE - Best-selling author Garth Stein (www.garthstein.com) will visit the Wallace State Community College campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m., in the...

    Cullman splits non area tri-match

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    CULLMAN - The Lady Bearcats split a pair of matches Thursday afternoon, defeating Hayden in straight sets and falling to Meek two sets to...

    Beech Grove Road to close Oct. 20 for replacement of Bavar...

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    GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited replacement of the century-old Bavar Creek Bridge in Good Hope will begin on Thursday, Oct. 20.  According to the City...

    (Update) House fire results in total loss; no injuries

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    JOPPA - A house fire today in the community of Joppa resulted in the total loss of the residence, but thankfully no one was...

    WSCC volleyball clinches 9th straight ACCC regular season title

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    Wallace State sophomore MaKenzie Bearden celebrates a point against Faulkner State on Thursday. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team clinched its ninth consecutive Alabama...

    Former CHS principal Bouldin guilty of trespassing

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    Dr. Elton Bouldin seen at his trial on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at the Cullman County Courthouse CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School principal Dr....

    Wildfires along I-65 near mile marker 300 now contained

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    Updated Oct. 13 at 3 p.m., According to the Good Hope Volunteer Fire Department, the fires are now contained. All lanes should be open...

    Multiple fire departments on scene of Joppa house fire

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    See updated story here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/13/update-house-fire-results-total-loss-no-injuries JOPPA - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Alabama Highway 69 in front...

    Cullman’s female Marine returns from boot camp

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    CULLMAN - Emma Goodwin graduated from Cullman High School in 2016 with her eyes set on serving the country that she loves by joining...

    Gov. Bentley bans burning in 46 counties, including Cullman

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    MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Wednesday signed a Drought Emergency Declaration due to extremely dry conditions. The declaration, often referred to as a...

    Wallace State volleyball hosts Faulkner State on Thursday, looking to secure...

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    Wallace State’s August Newberry prepares to dig a Snead State serve in last week’s match as Jamie Pittman looks on. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball...

    Wallace State’s Student Government Association distributes backpacks to campus police department...

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    Pictured are, from left: Wallace State SGA staff representative Whit Rice, SGA student members Nick Parrott and Kelci Tuggle, Wallace State police officers Brandi...

    Update: DA declines to prosecute man who shot George Flanigan

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    CULLMAN - Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock has declined to prosecute Ronald McLaughlin for the Sept. 17 shooting of George Lamar Flanigan. The...

    Baileyton man arrested for attempted murder

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    CULLMAN COUNTY -  Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Tuesday arrested Alexander "Alex" Austin Thomas, 31, of Baileyton for attempted murder, first-degree theft...

    WaLLi proves to be a big success at Wallace State

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    Photo: WaLLi member Gloria Lawler learns how to use her smartphone with the help of instructor Jamie Fallin. HANCEVILLE - Just in its first semester,...

    Area preview- week no. 9

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    Holly Pond Broncos (5-2, 2-2) @ Fultondale Wildcats (6-1, 4-0) 3A, Region 6 Wildcats Stadium - Fultondale Thursday 7 p.m. SERIES: 1st meeting LAST WEEK: Holly Pond defeated Hanceville...

    Wallace State’s Krigbaum recognized with OTA Award of Excellence

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    Photo: Kelly Krigbaum, left, instructor and fieldwork coordinator of Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, was presented the OTA Award of Excellence...

    Shoals Christian defeats St. Bernard in straight sets

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    CULLMAN - It was tough sledding for the St. Bernard Lady Saints Tuesday night as the Shoals Christian Lady Flame took the Region 2,...

    Bouldin verdict possible on Wednesday

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    Photo: Dr. Elton Bouldin appears at his trial for trespassing and failure to report and incident of school violence on Tuesday, Oct. 11 CULLMAN -...

    Fairview claims first County Volleyball Championship since 1999

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    HANCEVILLE - Fairview operated like a well-tuned machine Tuesday, winning the Cullman County volleyball tournament. The top seed Lady Aggies defeated Good Hope in the...

    The City of Good Hope welcomes you!

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    Photo: Councilman Maxie Jones, left and Mayor Jerry Bartlett show off what the new welcome sign will look like. GOOD HOPE - The Good...

    On the importance of buying local: Oktoberfest vendors respond

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    Photo: Small businesswoman Glenda Jones CULLMAN - Author of “Saving Capitalism,” co-creator of the film “Inequality for All,” and former United States Sec. of Labor...

    Former Good Hope standouts enjoying ACCC volleyball life

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    Photo: Hannah Smith (5), left, plays for Snead State, while Kaylee Maddox (5), right, plays for Wallace State. HANCEVILLE - They will be friends forever....

    Good Hope, Fairview undefeated after 1st day of county tournament

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    HANCEVILLE - Good Hope made a point to the rest of the field at the Cullman County high school volleyball tournament on Monday: the...

    Active wildfire in near Logan; 2nd today in Cullman area

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    Updated Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The fire is contained. LOGAN -  The area's second wildfire of the day is currently active in the Logan...

    North Alabama: AFC’S Fire Danger Warning upgraded to Fire Alert, effective...

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    MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the Fire Danger Warning, issuing a Fire Alert for 46 counties in north Alabama effective...

    Wildfire in progress in Colony area

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    Updated Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Two departments remain on the scene. COLONY - Another wildfire is in progress in the area, this time in the...

    Senior Dedication held at Saint Bernard Prep

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    Pictured: First row, (left to right): Lene Li, Anna Preusentanz, Katelyn Cowie, Morgan Matz, Isabella Cline, Anna Myers, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Christian Garcia, Sarah...

    Foxgloves & Fireflies: Why didn’t someone tell me?

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    Why didn’t someone tell me that it was going to be like this? Getting old, I mean. When I was younger I thought my...

    Wieneriffic! Dogs descend on Depot Park

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause Oktoberfest events started bright and early Saturday morning with the wiener dog race; it was a mastiff...

    Cullman County hit with more than 8 wildfires on Sunday

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    CULLMAN – Following a two-day continuous wildfire burn that started in Blount County before moving into the Cullman County region shortly after 3:40 p.m. Friday, which...

    Hold on to your PJs! Charity bed race raises money for...

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    Photo: The winning team, Two by Two Preschool CULLMAN -  If you attended Oktoberfest on Saturday, hopefully you got to witness the 5th Annual Cullman...

    Brody’s dad (Jason Simpson)

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    Photo: Today, people on the street are more apt to recognize Brody before they realize that his father, Jason Simpson, is the Chief Meteorologist...

    Honorary Warrior Tyler Branon makes play of a lifetime

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    Photo: “Tyler's dream of running a touchdown is about to come true,” said his cousin, West Point varsity football player Hunter Persall.  But what...

    Week 8 Recap: Cold Springs clinches playoff berth; Addison claims regional...

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    CULLMAN COUNTY - As far as the scoreboard is concerned, there were no close games on Friday in The Cullman Tribune’s coverage area. West Point...
    Andrew Cryer

    Rave reviews for city schools’ production of “The Lion King, Jr.”

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    CULLMAN -  Cast and crew wowed the crowd at last night’s performance of Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr.” at Cullman High School (CHS). Friday...

    Traffic still backed up on I-65 N near exit 296; 1-car...

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    Update: Oct. 8, 7:35 p.m. Traffic slowly returning to normal, as the scene has been cleared. CULLMAN COUNTY - Traffic is still backed up in...

    Needs more cowbell- Auburn drills Mississippi State 35-14

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    STARKVILLE- The cowbells were rocking early Saturday morning and into the early afternoon but it was not enough to will the Mississippi State Bulldogs...

    Lady Aggies take Good Hope XC Invitational title; Holly Pond’s Chambers...

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    GOOD HOPE - With the Cullman County Cross Country Meet 12 days away, five of the seven schools used the Good Hope Invitational Saturday...

    Southern-born Ron Pope: My record is a love letter to American...

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    Ron Pope is a musical artist from Marietta, Georgia who is in the middle of a fall tour, playing songs from the album he...

    Raiders get run over by Haleyville, 56-21

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    HALEYVILLE - After getting shut out in their homecoming game last week against Winfield, Good Hope looked to ruin the homecoming of the No....

    Cold Springs rushes to victory, 57-20

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    BREMEN - Pop quiz, what do you get when you have three rushers combine for 400-plus yards? The answer is a Cold Springs win....

    Bulldogs clinch region 7 in runaway win over Meek

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    ADDISON- The Addison Bulldogs claimed the region 7 throne Friday night in a backyard beating of rival Meek, 50-14.           The game was tied at halftime,...

    Blue Devils control 2nd half, take down Warriors 42-20

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    KIMBERLY - The 3-3 West Point Warriors traveled to Kimberly Friday night to take on region foe, 4-2 Mortimer Jordan. The clock hit zero...

    J.B. Pennington blanks Vinemont 41-0, clinching 3A, region 6 playoff berth

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    VINEMONT - J.B. Pennington was able to overcome an ankle injury to senior running back Trey Griffin by putting the football into many different...

    Broncos run wild over Bulldogs, 40-16

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    HOLLY POND - After last week's loss to Locust Fork, Holly Pond played the Hanceville Bulldogs tonight with the hope of turning a 4-2...

    Fairview routs Curry in homecoming game, 42-14

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    WEST POINT - Fairview returned to the scene of last week’s upset by West Point tonight, temporarily playing their home games at West Point...

    Saturday Event Guide- Oct. 8

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    It's a jam-packed October Saturday! We've highlighted many of the fun events going on around the area. Events are listed below, but be sure to...

    Wallace State news roundup: CDL training, Showcase 2016 and a successful...

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    From left, are Brandon Lindsey, Ethan Alexander and Brian Moody. They have each completed their CDL training through Wallace State’s program after enrolling at...

    4th Annual Bikers Against Cancer motorcycle ride set for Saturday morning

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    CULLMAN - On Saturday, Oct. 8 the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) will host their 4th Annual Bikers Against Cancer event at Cullman...

    Update 3: Wildfire in southwest Cullman County now contained

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    Update: Oct. 7, 5:59 p.m. At this time, the fire has been contained. "The fire is burning to the breaks and going out," said...

    Cullman Fire Rescue: Burn permits suspended in city of Cullman

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    ATTENTION: ISSUANCE OF BURN PERMITS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED. Effective immediately, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal’s office will no longer issue burn permits within...

    UPDATE: Wildfire still burning in southwest Cullman County; Up to 600...

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    SEE LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2016/10/07/update-2-wildfire-southwest-cullman-county-growing-stronger-has-crossed-co-road Update: 11:25 a.m. Forestry officers from Blount County and firefighters from Vinemont-Providence have now been called in to assist. Another...