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    Obituary: Russell Lewis Breedlove

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    Russell Lewis Breedlove, age 71, of Hanceville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born Nov. 1, 1952. He was...

    PREP CHEER: ‘Anything is possible, as long as you have God...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kinsley Wright has been cheering for three years and this is her first year on the varsity squad....

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    AHSAA releases 2024-26 fall sports classifications

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA’s Central Board met Monday morning to hash out the fall sports classifications for the 2024-26 school years and after...

    WSCC: More than 40 complete Sonography program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 40 students were recognized Thursday at the pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community...

    Vinemont Town Council votes to replace Town vehicle

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Vinemont Town Council voted unanimously to surplus its current vehicle – a...

    ACES: Mistletoe- holiday friend or forest foe?

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — At Christmastime, many people may find mistletoe to be a natural ornament that signifies the holiday season. However, forestry experts...

    WSCC: More than 30 complete Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Therapy programs

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 students were recognized Thursday during the pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Imaging program, including the first cohort of...

    HPD chief says crime decrease due to increased visibility

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its second to last meeting of 2023, the Hanceville City Council had just four items on the agenda Thursday, Dec....

    Cullman County Public Library System searching for new director

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board recently approved the posting of the vacancy for the library director position. Josie Harrington, the...

    Melvin Hasting discusses candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2

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    Updated Feb. 24, 2024, at 2:05 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – With 22 years of trial experience and currently serving as president of the Cullman County...

    CCBOE recognizes exceptional employees

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on Dec. 12, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized employees who have shown an overwhelming commitment...

    City schools achieve straight As on state report card

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Report cards are in, and Cullman City Schools scored straight A’s once again.The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for...

    Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950

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    From the files of 1936 The dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here,...

    MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Hanceville 35-21 to win county...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville returned to Cold Springs High School Saturday to battle it out for this year’s county tournament championship...

    MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Fairview edges Cold Springs 33-30 to claim back...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – For the second consecutive season, the Fairview Lady Aggies are Cullman County Tournament Champions. The Lady Aggies fell behind Cold Springs...

    Vinemont Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’ 

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – It was standing room only on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, in the Vinemont Elementary School gym as parents watched eagerly, filming...

    It helps them be lovers of reading’ 

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    Library hosts weekly storytime  CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library offers a variety of programming aimed at readers of all interests. For those...

    ‘It was so magical’

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    Falkville hosts inaugural Christmas parade FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its first Christmas parade Tuesday night, and saw a huge turnout. Mayor Ken...

    Inaugural Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race Dec. 16

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Sydni Helms-Hipp is remembered by all as a bright, caring young woman who loved her family, community and Jesus. Her life...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits county matchups at Meek

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    ARLEY, Ala. – Addison traveled a few miles south to take on a big county rival in the Meek Tigers. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn area wins over Lawrence County

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils for a pair of area games Friday night and both varsity squads...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down D.A.R. 66-59, Sharpe’s 32 leads Lady Bearcats...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman was back at home at Bearcat Arena Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against D.A.R. and both...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 15, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including: Nov. 28 Deputies arrested Christopher Shaun Graves, 40,...

    Cullman City School Board names Teachers of the Year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Cullman City School Board recognized the system’s 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year....

    Cullman’s Lauren Grace Evans named to ‘The 87’ by Troy University 

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    TROY, Ala. – Lauren Grace Evans of Cullman has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87."  The 87, formerly Who's Who,...

    WSCC instructor Susanna Heinze shares passion for biology with millions on...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In an era dominated by internet media, Wallace State Community College biology instructor Susanna Heinze, has harnessed the power of YouTube...

    Pet of the week: Romp around with Rogelio 

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    CULLMAN, Ala– Rogelio, an approximately 2-year-old male miniature oinscher with a spotted caramel and ebony coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...

    Wreaths Across America ceremony at Cullman City Cemetery Dec. 16

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – National Wreaths Across America Day is this Saturday, Dec. 16, and the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American...

    CPD’s Shop with a Cop coming this Saturday

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    ‘It is just as rewarding for the officers involved’ CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s longest running community policing event, Shop With a Cop,...

    Wagon Trail Med-Serv awarded medical cannabis business license

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman County’s Wagon Trail Med-Serv was one of five integrated facility applicants awarded medical cannabis business licenses by the Alabama Medical Cannabis...

    TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Santa event this Saturday 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Photos with Santa are a trademark of the Holiday season, with bustling malls with bright fluorescent lighting, excited chatter and laughter...

    Commission approves rate increases for Smith Lake Park, Stony Lonesome 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its monthly meeting on Dec. 12 approved price increases for camping and park admission fees.   Cullman County...

    Baileyton hosts 4th annual Christmas Drive-Thru 

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. – Young residents of Baileyton enjoyed another festive event during the holiday season as hundreds of cars lined around the Baileyton Volunteer...

    Hanceville Elementary hosts ‘Christmas Around the World’

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Brown wanted to bring something special to her students this year, and what better way...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 13, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    EES opens the wardrobe to Narnia just in time for Christmas

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School transformed into a lovely Christmas wonderland in recent weeks, as teachers and staff took part in a hallway...

    Christmas on the Farm

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Families flocked to Snead’s Farmhouse for its Christmas on the Farm event Saturday, Dec. 9. The warmish sunny afternoon was the...

    Vinemont hosts Christmas in the Park

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    SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont held its third annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec 9. A looming...

    Wagon Trail Med-Serv, LLC receives medical marijuana integrated facility business license

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), at its meeting on December 12, 2023, ranked applicants and voted to award medical cannabis business...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond splits varsity matchups with Falkville

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Falkville Blue Devils in a pair of region games Tuesday night and Holly Pond ended up...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont fends off Fairview 60-50, Lady Eagles collect 44-33...

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    VINEMONT, Ala. — The Fairview Aggies made the brief trip over to Vinemont High School for a pair of county matchups Tuesday night and...

    Full ride: St. Bernard’s Andrew Tombo awarded prestigious scholarship

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the remarkable achievement of one of its exceptional seniors, Nicolas “Andrew” Tombo, who has been...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    A last walk down (around) memory lane   

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) signature round building was opened one last time to the public on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2023,...

    Senior spotlight: Remembering ‘Rowdy’ Ruby Elsberry 

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville Senior Center is a bit less rowdy these days as the “rowdiest of the bunch,” Ruby Elsberry, passed away...

    Pancakes with Santa!

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    BERLIN, Ala. - Local families and children were lined up before 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec 9, for the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Pancakes...

    CCBOE rolls out new driver’s ed vehicles

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from three lucky Cullman County high schools will be practicing their driving skills in style as their new driver’s education...

    (Updated) St. Joseph Dr. NW to undergo repairs starting Tuesday morning

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    Updated Dec. 12, 2023, at 6:01 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an emergency bid for reclamation and repaving of...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Surprising origins of America’s Christmas tradition

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    The celebration of Christmas as we know it today has a surprisingly storied history, with the first recorded instance of the church celebrating Christmas...

    COLUMN: Comics – they ain’t funny!

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    It was a horrible, sickening phone call. Within a few seconds, my hopes and dreams were crushed like someone stepping on a Coke can....

    CCBOE names Roden, Davis November Employees of the Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union recognize two employees each month. For November, those employees were Holly Pond High...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Help the younger ones reach their full potential’: Hanceville’s...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville's volleyball team improved a lot this season and junior Karys Henderson was one of several players that put together a...

    TROJAN TAKEOVER – Troy Athletics announces fan activities surrounding Birmingham Bowl

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    TROY, Ala. – Troy Football is making history with its Birmingham Bowl appearance as the back-to-back Sun Belt Conference champions are the first Sun...

    Holiday safety tips from local law enforcement

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department provided a series of helpful tips to keep homes and yourselves safe...

    CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking...

    Holly Pond Robotics Team ends spectacular 1st season

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students at Holly Pond Middle and Elementary Schools have a new extracurricular team on their roster this year – Robotics....

    Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952

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    From the files of 1933 Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hartselle at Randy Jones Classic

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- The inaugural Randy Jones Classic was hosted at West Point High School Saturday and several local squads were participating in...

    ‘We can honor her by continuing to do good in this...

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    Remembering Victim Services Executive Director Carol Horstman CULLMAN, Ala.– The halls of Victim Services of Cullman are a bit quieter this month after executive director...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 51-34, Lady Bulldogs fall 71-32

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    ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison basketball teams hosted their neighbors from Central Winston County who just happen to be their archrivals, the Winston County...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles split area openers against...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back home Friday night to host a pair of area matchups against Southeastern and the Eagles split their...

    Co-op: Planned maintenance outage Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m.

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced a planned outage on Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 10 p.m. The outage is expected...

    CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural...

    Cullman’s Jake Burkey finds success as off-road vehicle titan

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Sometimes finding the right career path means going off the beaten path – literally. That’s the lesson of Cullman, Alabama resident...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Cullman County EMA emphasizes critical need for volunteer firefighters

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently shared that many towns and communities in Alabama are facing a critical shortage...

    Cullman City Council approves traffic light at Hwy. 278/I-65, rezoning for...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council this week approved resolutions to place a new traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278...

    Santa’s Workshop open for visitors 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a move from its former location on Alabama Highway 157 to a larger building on U.S. Highway 278 West, Santa’s...

    Pet of the week: Spend the holidays with LuLu 

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    CULLMAN, Ala– LuLu, an approximately 2-year-old female pointer and American Bully mix with a spotted ivory coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...

    Car crashes into Vinemont home causing fire; driver deceased 

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    Updated Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:27 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. - A Cullman man was pronounced deceased after the car he was driving crashed into a...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs earn 47-30 win over Oakman, Addison drops...

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats tonight for a boy and girls' matchup and the crowd was treated to two good...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Warriors 88-67, Lady Raiders pull away...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders both returned home to host a pair of varsity matchups against West Point...

    Falkville inmate leaves jobsite; authorities ask public for help locating him

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    FALKVILLE, Ala. – A trusty (“an inmate granted special privileges as a trustworthy person”) walked off of a jobsite Thursday morning, Dec. 7 in...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    ‘Our community takes care of us, so we like to take...

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    Trident Marina hosts Christmas at Smith Lake CRANE HILL, Ala. - Landlubbers and mariners old and young alike gathered on the green of The Grille...

    Cullman County Farmers Federation, members recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation Annual...

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    Alabama Farmers Federation 102nd Annual Meeting includes elections, awards MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,300 farmers from across Alabama participated in the 102nd annual meeting...

    Ivey reports rebate checks on way to 1.9 million Alabama tax...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million...

    Alabama Shine Co. donates 1st jar of legally produced, post-Prohibition Cullman...

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    CULLMAN, Ala– Alabama Shine Co., a newly federally licensed moonshine distillery based off County Road 222 in Cullman donated its first jar of legally...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘We are more than a team; we are a...

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    ARAB, Ala. -- This volleyball season was a special one for the Arab Lady Knights as they rolled past everyone to get to the...

    CCSO Rodeo Sponsor Dinner sees record attendance

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Rodeo Sponsor Dinner Tuesday night at the Cotton Creek Warehouse in Cullman, ahead...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Falkville celebrates 25 years of Christmas in the Park

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    FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Jack McCaig Park.  The Falkville Community...

    Inaugural Festival of Trees underway at CWAC

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The lobby of the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) was full to the brim on Saturday, Dec. 2, as the...

    Annual Lights of Love event set for Dec. 12

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m....

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    ‘It’s an exciting day for our athletes’: Cullman City Schools breaks...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board members, along with Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, joined Cullman High School administrators, coaches, players and others on Cullman...

    Tribune introduces Bedtime Storytellers Series

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune’s “Bedtime Storytellers Series” is officially underway online with a stacked list of readers made up of beloved community...

    Saying goodbye to 50 years of the round building at CMS

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A unique, iconic piece of Cullman Middle School’s history is set to be closed soon as an ambitious expansion of the...

    Baileyton seniors see massive turnout at annual community Christmas celebration

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. – With a line wrapped around the building and seemingly every child in Baileyton in attendance, excitement and anticipation built as the...

    Ivey ‘breaks ground’ on Co-op broadband expansion

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Dec. 4, made a stop at the Cullman Electric Cooperative for a ceremonial groundbreaking to signify...

    Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Auburn to play Maryland in TransPerfect Music City Bowl

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    AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn will play the Maryland Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference in the 26th edition of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl this...

    A frugal mom’s guide to holiday shopping

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    Holidays and gifts go together like peanut butter and jelly. Unfortunately, if you aren’t carefully planning and scraping pennies, the holiday season can also...

    Troy repeats as Sun Belt champions

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    TROY, Ala. – Just when you thought he couldn't do anymore, Kimani Vidal rushed for a Troy-record five touchdowns to lead the Trojans to their eighth Sun...

    Alabama to play Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will square off with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal on...

    ‘American Pickers’ returning to Alabama, searching for leads

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    NEW YORK – Episodes of the hit show “American Pickers” will be filmed in Alabama in February 2024. The History Channel hit television show...

    Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved...