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PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region game with Collinsville 56-32
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After traveling to Fyffe a week ago, the Holly Pond Broncos returned home this week for another region game with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Phil Campbell 57-22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After traveling to Winfield last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night for their final region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek races past Vina on the road 54-14
VINA, Ala. – After cruising past Cherokee at home last week, the Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview hammers East Limestone 42-0
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win over Sardis last week, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night...
Wallace State Cross Country Teams win ACCC titles
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams each earned their seventh consecutive championship titles at the Alabama Community...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State releases Fine and Performing Arts season schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced its schedule for the 2024-2025 performance season. A total of...
Cullman Intermediate School, CHS Career Tech/STEM wing projects moving forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some long-awaited Cullman City Schools projects took a major step forward this week, with the Cullman City School Board awarding bids...
Pet of the week: Just a lil Peanut
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Peanut, a terrier mix who is approximately 8 months old.
The lil guy exhibits...
Arley man killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multivehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, claimed the life of an Arley man.
Chadrick D. Kilpatrick, 51,...
Cullman City School Board sets new president, vice-president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board has selected a new president and vice-president for 2024-2025, in a standard action wherein all school...
Dodge City Traditions Bank robbery suspect caught
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. - The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Jimenez, 32, of Jefferson County on Wednesday, Oct. 23, following the report of...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
6 inducted into Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. - A night of honor and legacy brought together six distinguished veterans to be recognized for their lifetime of bravery, courage and...
Cullman County residents to vote on new medical cannabis tax; town...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents will vote Nov. 5 on a local amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would add 15% to the...
Bremen man killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...
‘We want you to know how much you’re loved’: Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools hosted its second annual Student Expo at Temple Baptist Church Wednesday and all of the school system’s ninth-,...
Cullman City Council approves demolition of dilapidated residence
First known city demolition without owner’s consent
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved a resolution to declare a residence...
Man who confronted Cullman City Council in 2021 sentenced for threatening...
PHOENIX – The U.S. Department of Justice District of Arizona on Oct. 22, 2024, announced that Cullman resident Brian Ogstad has been sentenced to...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball sweeps Snead State, Gadsden State; Cross Country teams...
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...
FAYETTE, Ala. – After picking up a big region win over Hamilton a week ago, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road Friday night...
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,...
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...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After finishing the regular season 7-0, the Cullman Bearcats hosted Florence for the Tennessee Valley Football League (TVFL) Championship Game at...
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...
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...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted this year’s 1A Area 14 tournament Wednesday night and they collected wins over St. Bernard and...
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 =...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 =...
‘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...
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...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Men’s Golf earns runner-up finish at Calhoun Fall Invitational;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s Golf team continued their strong season with a second-place finish at the Calhoun Fall Invitational, hosted by Calhoun Community...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison downs Lynn, Winston County to win county title
ADDISON, Ala. The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Winston County Tournament at Allen Stephenson Gym, and it has to be one of the hardest...
Cullman Tractor Supply hosting 4 family events Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Tractor Supply is set to host a full day of community-focused events on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
St. Bernard Prep hosts Fall Concert in Abbey Byre
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School held its Fall Concert on Oct. 9, in the historic Abbey Byre, delighting the audience with a...
Let’s ride, witches
Les Dames Witches Ride coming Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sunday, Oct. 20, will see myriad “witches” descend on downtown Cullman’s Warehouse District – for...
The Pantry at The Link receives 802-pound food donation
Alabama Farm Credit champions partnership to fight hunger through local donation program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit is supporting an innovative partnership that unites...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited the Overall Bred and Owned Reserve Champion during the Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Breeding Heifer Show....
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek edges Addison at home 30-22
ARLEY, Ala. – In a highly-anticipated matchup between county foes as well as region foes, the Addison Bulldogs went about 10 miles south and...
Cullman FUMC to celebrate sanctuary centennial Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its history with a Centennial Sanctuary Celebration...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game with Gordo 42-14
VINEMONT, Ala. – After handling Hanceville last week, Vinemont was back home Friday night for a big region matchup with the Green Wave of...
Oct. 29 town hall at WSCC to discuss additional sales tax...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., in the auditorium of...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 5 Fairview remains unbeaten with 48-21 win over...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After earning a massive, triple overtime win at Russellville a week ago, the Aggies returned to Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night...
