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‘Make every second count’: Cold Springs’ McKinna Duke recaps high school...
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs' senior cheerleader, McKinna Duke, and she shared some of her favorite high school...
PREP SOCCER: West Point earns 4-2 section win at East Limestone,...
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point traveled to East Limestone for a sectional matchup Tuesday night and returned home with a 4-2 win over the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos down Southeastern 9-4
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted the Southeastern Lady Mustangs for Tuesday afternoon matchup and the Lady Broncos got off to a quick start on...
Lessons learned at Wallace State helped build business
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In the half-dozen years since he graduated from...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman drops area series opener to Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host an area battle with Hartselle but unfortunately for the...
Obituary: Troy Garmon Wisener
Troy Garmon Wisener, age 86, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1936, to...
Obituary: Larry Almarion Bauder Sr.
Larry Almarion Bauder Sr., age 69, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Cullman Regional. He was born Jan. 15, 1954,...
Obituary: Linda Mae Boyd
Linda Mae Boyd, 74, of Crane Hill, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville.
She was born Sep. 20,...
Cullman council proclaims April Fair Housing Month, readies for Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night proclaimed April Fair Housing Month in the city. It also declared April 30-May 6...
‘They deserve a chance’; Pet of the Week feature leads to...
Pet of the Week feature leads to 90% adoption rate
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune has hosted its Pet of the Week feature for several...
‘Follow in the Lord’s path’: Good Hope’s Caitlin Nisley talks 8th...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last year’s track and cross country season was another good one for Good Hope and eighth grader Caitlin Nisley talked...
Christian Echols looking to make name on MMA scene
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christian Echols, a Good Hope High School graduate, is beginning to make a name for himself in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Echols...
Obituary: Nancy Carol Middleton
Nancy Carol Middleton, age 81, of Cullman, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home and is now resting in...
Obituary: Wayne Widner
Funeral services for Wayne Widner, of Hanceville, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. A committal service will...
Obituary: Larry Daniel Farr
Larry Daniel Farr, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 6, 2023, at the age of 78. Mr. Farr was born in Cullman County,...
Town of Colony in disagreement about historical cemetery marker
COLONY, Ala. – Colony's only cemetery, a resting place of rich history in our county, was placed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register on...
CMS teacher in Alabama ‘Sweet 16’ for Teacher of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - March Madness might be over, but there’s still one more Sweet 16 worth keeping an eye on well into April, as...
100-plus players compete at Links for Literacy Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament at Terri Pines Monday and 100-plus players came...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview shuts out Cold Springs on the road 5-0,...
Fairview 5 - Cold Springs 0 (Softball)
Fairview jumped out to a quick lead to start out the game. A pair of singles and a...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Good Hope, Cold Springs collect county championships
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track & Field Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Monday and two new county champions...
Obituary: SFC Kermit Martin Ivey
Graveside service for SFC Kermit Martin Ivey, age 86, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Alabama National...
Obituary: Wanda Arlene David
The funeral service for Wanda Arlene David, 59, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Northside Baptist Church, Addison, Alabama. The...
Obituary: Bertha Mae Harris
Bertha Mae Harris, 60, of Cullman, entered into rest on April 5, 2023 at Woodland Village Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Bertha was...
Obituary: Jimmie Clifford McCroy
Jimmie Clifford McCroy, age 75, of Warrior, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Cullman Alabama. He was born in Cullman to...
WSCC Paralegal program earns American Bar Association approval
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced its Paralegal program has been granted approval by the American Bar Association. The House of...
3rd annual Clothed in Cullman event coming May 11; Dinner and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt's Closet is set to host its third annual Clothed in Cullman dinner and auction fundraiser at Stone Bridge Farms on...
City schools placed on heightened awareness Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools campuses on Thursday were placed on heightened awareness due to perceived threats.
According to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Hard work pays off in the long run’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season was another successful one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They ended up winning in the Sub-Regional...
‘Down by the Riverside’ set for April 13-15 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present “Down by the Riverside: The Roots of Gospel Music,” Thursday-Saturday,...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Osterfeuer (Easter bonfire)
Easter holidays in Colonial Cullman of the 1870s, the time of our folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” were celebrated as they were in Germany, the homeland of...
WSCC advisor can identify with students she counsels
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Amber Robinson, a success advisor in Wallace...
Files from yesteryear 1916, 1930
From the files of 1916
Electric washing machines are advertised by C.A. Stiefelmeyer for $44.00 for one model and $52.50 for the other model.
Doctor Sidney...
Faith: Feast of Divine Mercy
All are invited to attend the annual Feast of Divine Mercy services at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, April 16, starting at...
Fortunes told, crystals sold at new metaphysical supply shop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name...
Celebration of Nursing: WSCC event to include continuing education opportunity
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education’s upcoming Celebration of Nursing event will offer attendees the chance to earn...
Cullman City Schools Foundation honors teachers, alumni
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Thursday, April 6, hosted its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon. The event...
‘Lift others up’: Good Hope’s Sammie Johns recaps 1st year on...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope cheerleader Sammie Johns cheered up on varsity for the first time as an eighth grader last season and...
Obituary: James “Junior” Wayne Miller Jr.
Funeral Service for James "Junior" Wayne Miller Jr., age 60, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Cullman...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Fortner
Teresa Ann Fortner, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the age of 56. Mrs. Fortner was born on...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Keep going forward’: Hanceville’s Noah Jones talks junior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs are coming off another special season. They finished 21-7, collected their first county title since 2016 and made...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
CULMAN, Ala. – The third class of the spring 2023 session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy was held Tuesday night. This...
Kallhoff on search for East Elementary principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for the new East Elementary School principal is underway after David Wiggins announced his retirement last month. Cullman City...
Flourish hosting Spring Fling Fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman is hosting its first nearly sold-out Spring Fling Fundraiser on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Traditions Bank...
Pet of the Week: Share Easter ham with Sam
CULLMAN, Ala. – Share a scrap of Easter ham with Sam, who is available for adoption now at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Sam is a...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 22nd straight postseason berth with 4-1 win...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals on the road earlier this week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to...
Obituary: Fred Wilburn Bussey
Funeral services for Fred Wilburn Bussey of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 at East Side Baptist Church in Cullman. Reverends...
Obituary: Diane Hamrick
Diane Hamrick, 65, of Hanceville, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at her residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hamrick family.
Mrs. Hamrick...
PREP SPORTS: Meek’s Miller, Hutchins, Webster announce college commitments
ARLEY, Ala. — Thursday morning was a special one at Meek High School. Three Tiger athletes were joined by family and friends in the...
‘The story continues’: Cullman area seniors meet for faith, fellowship at...
VINEMONT, Ala. –Neither inclement weather earlier in the week, nor a change in location, nor canes and walkers were going to stop Cullman area...
Meeting sparks dialog between Baileyton seniors, town council
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Town Hall on Monday night was packed with young and old alike in support of area seniors. Several speakers were...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 2023 marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). On Monday, April 3, 2023, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘This season was one I’ll never forget’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season saw Holly Pond have one of their best seasons that they've had in a long time as they...
Obituary: Zemon “Dexter” Brannon
Zemon “Dexter” Brannon, 79, of Addison, passed away April 5, 2023 at his residence.
He was born December 26, 1943 in Addison, Alabama. As a...
Obituary: Barry Wane DeMonia
Graveside service for Barry Wane DeMonia, 66, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023 at Cullman City Cemetery, Rev. Steve...
Obituary: Elsie Jane Moore
Funeral service for Elsie Jane Moore, age 96, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Charles Eskell Herndon
Mr. Charles Eskell Herndon passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, Alabama after 93 years of living...
Obituary: Amelia Ann Harris Richardson
Amelia Ann Harris Richardson, age 82, of Double Springs, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs.
Amelia was...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Haithcock, Lemahieu named ACCC Players of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College athletes were recognized as Athletes of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Women’s golfer Aidan...
CCCDC gets new signage thanks to persistent moms, Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) now has a metal fence, a reduced speed zone and flashing school zone signage,...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Holly Pond 14-8 to capture...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After topping Vinemont and Good Hope Monday night to secure a spot in the county title game, the West Point Lady...
Obituary: Judy Inez Guthrie
Judy Inez Guthrie, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Judy was born in Cullman, Alabama on July 23, 1949....
Obituary: Thomas Sherrill
Thomas Sherrill Cook, 58, of Garden City, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at his residence.
He was born January 31, 1965 to Alfred...
Spreading the STEM message
Cullman City Schools superintendent, school board teach STEM strategy at state level
Cullman City Schools has been leading the charge with an expansive, innovative approach...
Obituary: Scott Onie Miller
It is with great sadness that the family of Scott Onie Miller, 49, announces his passing which occurred on March 31, 2023.
Visitation and Memorial...
Obituary: Melba Ann Purvis
Funeral service for Melba Ann Purvis will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Heath Riggs will officiate the...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holy Week at Sacred Heart
Below is the calendar of events for Holy Week, April 4 through Easter Sunday, April 9, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors advance to title game, day 1...
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and day one was packed...
Holy Week at St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and...
April Walking Tours begin with walk through 1873-1900
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s April Walking Tours series kicked off at the Cullman County Museum on Saturday, April 1, with guide Michael Sullins...
Obituary: Bobby Ray “Bob” Rowell
Bobby Ray “Bob” Rowell, age 79, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born...
Obituary: Leslie Ellis Brinson
Leslie Ellis Brinson, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
She is survived by two sons, Jonathan Brinson and Christopher...
Obituary: Hilda Mullins
Hilda Mullins, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
A celebration of life visitation for Hilda will be held Tuesday,...
Obituary: Nan Shirley Auston
Nan Shirley Auston died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Cullman, Alabama, after a long illness that she battled bravely until the end....
Obituary: Leslie Ellis Brinson
Leslie Ellis Brinson, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
She is survived by two sons, Jonathan Brinson and Christopher...
Obituary: Shirley Brown McSwain
Shirley Brown McSwain, 73, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a wonderful and...
Obituary: Edward Willie Grimmett (updated)
Funeral service for Edward Willie Grimmett, 81, of Bremen will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Jethro Stevie Harbison (updated)
Funeral service for Jethro Stevie Harbison, 81, of Cullman, will be Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Seventh Street Baptist Church, Cullman. The visitation will...
Obituary: Patricia Pearson Goens
Funeral service for Patricia Pearson Goens, 81, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Bread of Life Church...
Wallace State announces winners of intramural pickleball
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College crowned winners in the Intramural Pickleball league for the Spring 2023 semester. This was the first official...
The sweet goodness of J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – At 30 County Road 260 in Cullman County, some of the Southeast’s most delicious strawberries and other fruits and vegetables are...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Cullman Erdbeerfest May 6
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point collects wins over Brighton, D.A.R at Bob...
MADISON, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to compete at this year’s Bob Jones Tournament on Saturday and collected a 13-8 win over DAR...
Obituary: Nancy Love
Nancy Love, 73, of Cullman, entered into rest on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her home.
Love was born on December 27, 1949 Honolulu, Hawaii....
Obituary: Jerry Ronald Heatherly
Jerry Ronald Heatherly, 78, left this world March 31, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 16,1945 in Cullman to Dora Johnson Heatherly...
Stone Bridge Farms to host Easter weekend gospel music extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. – Stone Bridge Farms, a picturesque 186-acre property known for its breathtaking landscapes and acclaimed restaurants, is set to host a gospel...
‘Your deputies and officers will do everything to protect our children’
Nassetta, Gentry speak in wake of Nashville school tragedy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tensions are high following the March 27 school shooting at the Covenant School...
Pet of the Week: Around the world with Atlas
CULLMAN, Ala. - Atlas has been around the world looking for love, and is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
A humble male...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville tops Vinemont, Falkville at home
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Vinemont and Falkville Thursday afternoon and the Bulldogs collected wins over both the Eagles and the Blue Devils. A big fourth...
CPRST announces new bid process for Dinner on First
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the wild success of last year's Dinner on First event - 400 tickets selling out in just 14 hours...
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café to open May 22
Restaurant will be located in historic Klein’s Dairy Products Building in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman residents will soon be able to enjoy healthy, fresh...
Obituary: Chessi Johanna Waddell
Funeral service for Chessi Johanna Waddell, 47, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with...
Obituary: Wondlas Mark Givens
Funeral service for Wondlas Mark Givens, age 59, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Wenfred “Went” Gunter
James Wenfred “Went” Gunter, 88, of Double Springs, passed away March 30, 2023 at his residence.
Went was born Jan. 18, 1935 in Winston County,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Put the team first’: Good Hope’s Weston Hancock recaps...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders are coming off another fantastic season as they finished with a 21-9 record. Junior Weston Hancock...
‘Smiles for Life’ campaign to benefit Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summer is coming. Tans are getting darker, clothes are getting brighter and teeth are getting whiter. That last bit is thanks...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont, Hanceville split doubleheader; Cold Springs edges Holly Pond...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Hanceville took a short trip over to Vinemont to face the Eagles in a Friday afternoon doubleheader and the two squads split both...
Obituary: Jimmie “Pee-Wee” Ryan
Funeral services for Jimmie “Pee-Wee” Ryan of Cullman will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Ralph Junior Hooper
Ralph Junior Hooper, 74, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on March 29, 2023. Mr. Hooper was born to Arbell and Maggie Thomas Hooper on...
