Tag: Local
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Coosa Christian 49-8
GADSDEN, Ala. – After collecting a win at West End last week, Cold Springs was back on the road Friday night for a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Midfield at home 64-6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After a tough battle with their county rivals in Vinemont last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Good Hope improves to 7-0 with 28-6...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back on the field at James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night to host a massive...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point earns 28-7 win at East Limestone
ATHENS, Ala. – After defeating Priceville in dramatic fashion a week ago, West Point hit the road Friday night for a region game at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman cruises past Columbia 61-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats have been celebrating homecoming throughout the week and they capped off the festivities with a dominant, 61-6 performance...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos race past Asbury on the road 44-0
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hit the road for a region game at Asbury Friday night and they returned home with a...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Sheep Show contests for Showmanship,...
Beginner showmanship winners at the Alabama National Fair Youth Goat Show were, from left, Boone Maples of Lee County, first place; Caleb Watkins of...
Pet of the week: Not a messy bug, but a Bessy...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bessy Bug, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a striking Greater Swiss Mountain Dog/Treeing Walker Hound mix.
At approximately 2...
CAPNA weatherization assistance program applications open now
DECATUR, Ala. - Each year when the cooler breeze begins to blow, Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) begins to accept applications for...
WSCC Systems Engineering Technology Program receives grant from the Institute for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Systems Engineering Technology (SET) degree program is set to expand, thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded by...
St. Bernard students join hurricane relief effort for rural Georgia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and faculty at St. Bernard Preparatory School have mobilized to support hurricane relief efforts, with a focus on aiding the...
Horse and rider challenge: Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack hosting Obstacle...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack will host its first public event, the Obstacle Course Play Day, on Oct. 12, from 9...
Baileyton talks events, vacancy
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Oct. 7, at which time the council commenced...
Unmet quorum forces Vinemont Council to reschedule October meeting
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council was scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. However, since there was no quorum,...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep School poster contest celebrates creativity, faith
St. Bernard Preparatory School proudly hosted its second annual poster contest for the school year theme, with this year’s message coming from Psalm 27:14:...
Fairview Town Council talks park progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – At the Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of the Fairview Town Council, the main topic of discussion was the progress on the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s Tennis excels at ITA SE Regional Championships; Volleyball...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Women’s Tennis team delivered impressive performances at the 2024 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Southeast Regional Championships, held at Sand Mountain...
Tricks and treats and candy galore
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local grocery and retail stores have been inundated black and orange; displays of costumes, candy and spooky decor wrap every aisle....
Monster veggies take over Exhibit Hall 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Exhibit Hall 2 is one of the first stops upon entering the Cullman County Fair. Known as the Agriculture Hall, the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Cullman Christian on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted area foe Cullman Christian at Allen Stevenson Gym Tuesday night, and it was Senior Night for...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman takes varsity match over Homewood 3-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Tuesday night for a varsity match against Homewood. The Bearcats got off to a...
Birds beware: Scarecrows on display
CULLMAN, Ala. - A brand-spanking new competition made its way to the 2024 Cullman County Fair. Longtime supporters of the fair, the Cullman County...
Cats, dogs and rabbits, oh my!
Cullman County 4-H hosts Youth Pet Show at fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – With great pets comes great responsibility to show them to the world. Contestants...
WSCC CDL program hosting informational meeting for veterans, service members and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Department will host a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Meet & Greet...
Oktoberfest 2024: Record-breaking crowds with an economic boost
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2024 shattered attendance records, drawing nearly 50,000 visitors to the annual celebration — an increase of over 13,000 from...
Good Hope City Council awards bid for sewer line project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a Resolution...
Hunters reminded to keep safety at forefront this fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama hunters are apparently more aware of the safety aspects of climbing a tree during hunting season. During the 2023-2024 season,...
COLUMN: Boy on a hot tin roof
Mama had a mysterious situation. Her dried apples kept disappearing. Each day their number seemed to be less than it had been the day...
Hanceville’s Akin, Cullman’s Cornelius welcomed to UA Rural Medical Scholars Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who...
The price of fun: Cullman County Fair cost breakdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sweet smell of candied apples and cotton candy float in the air as the shrill ringing of shrieks and shouts...
Wallace State receives $1.8 M in grants for Workforce Development
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced that it has received almost $1.8 million in grants from the Alabama Community College System...
Walking through history
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, marked the 15th anniversary of the Cullman Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour.
This year’s tour focused on the 1940s,...
Cullman County Fair in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday, Oct. 3, crowds began lining up at the gates as early as 3:30 p.m. before Cullman County Fair Association...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 6 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The youth football regular season is ramping up and we had a full slate of key games with playoff implications around...
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...
Hello fall, you gourd-geous thing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a favorite time for many because of fall festivals, holidays and family gatherings and trips to the pumpkin patch...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 51-6 win at Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ala. – Addison made the long journey to the last high school you can reach in northwest Alabama and still be in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to down Hanceville 56-30
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home to host a county clash with the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night, and it was an...
Seniors get in the German spirit at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year when Oktoberfest rolls around, area seniors are treated to a day all their own. Oktoberfest Senior Day is a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors score late to top Priceville 28-21
WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday was senior night at West Point and the Warriors celebrated the occasion with their first win of the season....
PREP FOOTBALL: Game-winning field goal lifts Hartselle over Cullman 10-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – After cruising past Brewer last week, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night for another matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Whitesburg Christian 25-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos enjoyed their bye last week, but they were back home on the field Friday night for a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs earns 26-12 win at West End
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road Friday night for a region battle at West End and they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek handles Shoals Christian for homecoming 50-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers were off last week but they were back home Friday night to celebrate homecoming, and they capped off the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview takes 3OT thriller at Russellville 50-49
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hit the road for a massive region showdown at Russellville Friday night and the latest meeting between these...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains unbeaten with 39-3 win at Curry
CURRY, Ala. – After handling Addison at home last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night to take on...
Oktoberfest happening through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirndls, lederhosen and Bavarian hats abounded on Thursday, Oct. 3, as Cullman Oktoberfest officially opened.
Opening ceremonies took place on the main...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country earns runner-up Finishes at Topper Trails College...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams continued their strong performances this season, each securing second-place finishes at the...
ALDOT: Weekend lane closures planned for I-65N at Tennessee River Bridge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this...
Pet of the week: New opportunities await with Heidi by your...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heidi, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is approximately 1.5 years old and is a gorgeous shepherd mix with medium energy.
She is...
Little Pink Dress Benefit sees sold-out crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - To open Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct....
