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PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek mauls Vina 54-0 to improve to...
VINA, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Vina and they proved once...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope earns 5th straight playoff berth with 40-7...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After picking up a big win on the road last week against Ashville, the Good Hope Raiders looked to get...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s final drive falls just short in 23-16 loss...
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – After collecting a region win over Columbia at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab tops Guntersville 34-20 for 1st win over Wildcats...
ARAB, Ala. – After hammering Boaz on the road last week, the Arabian Knights returned home for a massive regional matchup with the Guntersville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Frost sets new county rushing record in 51-30...
MOULTON, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup against Lawrence County and it was another...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont council approves tax abatement for The Shaddix Company
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday approved a 10-year, $485,000 tax abatement for The Shaddix Company for the construction of a...
Fall festivals and Halloween events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Autumn is a beloved season to many in Cullman with summer heat bidding adieu, mosquito population dwindling and fall festivals and...
Coffee for a cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathryn Neese, owner of Scooter’s Coffee in Cullman, has found a way for her business to give back to local causes...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond knocks off Cold Springs to win 2A,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted this year’s Class 2A, Area 12 Tournament Thursday night and the Lady Broncos knocked off the Cleveland Lady Panthers...
Digital Awareness event scheduled for Cullman City Schools families
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools will host a Digital Awareness Seminar for city school district parents, students and community members on Tuesday, Oct....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Oneonta to win 4A, Area 12...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After capturing the Cullman County Championship a week ago, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back on their home floor...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local youth shine during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Just outside the ring where youth exhibit meticulously groomed livestock, family and friends cheer on their loved ones — and lend...
‘Success is achieved through hard and continuous work’: Good Hope senior...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here and for Good Hope senior Ashlin Hamm, it has been an amazing experience...
Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Oct. 14,...
Soggy Senior Day at Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – Despite the drizzling rain Wednesday morning, Cullman County residents over the age of 55 gathered for Senior Day at Cullman County...
Cullman City Council approves ‘Jeepers Creepers’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved the annual Cullman County Wranglers Jeepers Creepers Trunk or Treat event for...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 12, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘This is really changing the culture of volleyball’: Cullman County Youth...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association just wrapped up its second season and that brought some young, talented volleyball players to...
Dodge City Tattoo Company Halloween Art and Oddities Market Oct. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lovers of all things spooky will have an opportunity to attend a special event featuring a variety of horror-themed crafts this...
Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is proud to welcome a new provider team to the Cullman Regional Wound Care Clinic. Conrad Cash, CRNP, and...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County is gearing up for its next event, Designer Bag Bingo, to be held Tuesday, Nov....
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Wal-Mart raises more than $33K for Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs locations in Alabama concluded their annual campaign for Children’s of Alabama, a member of Children’s Miracle Network...
‘Carry God with me’: Holly Pond junior Emma Earl excited for...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond Junior Emma Earl. Earl talked about the valuable experience she gained from...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) members Linda Walker and Laurita Hogland met with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs Monday, Oct. 10, 2022,...
Cullman Comes Out event peaceful, despite online backlash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The LGBTQ pride event Cullman Comes Out was held Saturday at Depot Park. In the weeks leading up to and the...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman offers boot scootin’ good time
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Active Adult Center Dancers and Kickers will host Kicking Cancer in Cullman, a line dancing workshop and social, on...
Veigl family opens Cullman Haus and the Sweet Suite
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from the Cullman City Council and Cullman Economic Development Agency and family...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Tools of the Trade’ event for area students Nov. 3
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over 1,000 eighth graders from all over Cullman County will participate in the upcoming Career Showcase: Tools of the Trade to...
TRAFFIC ALERT: CSX railroad crossing closures begin week of Oct. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - CSX Transportation will be working on its railroad tracks beginning the week of Oct. 10. Work is planned for Tuesday-Friday evenings...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The end of the regular season is getting closer and there were some key games going around the local area regarding...
Chamber welcomes 2022-23 Leadership Cullman County class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Programs Administrator Paige Clabo, along with the Leadership Committee, welcomed participants in Leadership Cullman County 2022-23...
Marshall: Joppa man’s murder conviction appeal denied
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Friday announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dale Lynn Hopson, 54,...
Think you can identify the ‘killer?’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host Midnight at the Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner event...
Cullman County Fair opens for 68th year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is officially underway following opening ceremonies Thursday evening. After the national anthem, the flag was raised before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 52-8
ALICEVILLE, Ala. – The Eagles took a tough loss to Winston County on the road last week, but they had to regroup quickly and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region matchup at West End 49-26
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos dropped a 28-26 nail biter at Gaston last week and they had to quickly put it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region battle at Etowah 48-7
ETOWAH, Ala. – After dropping a tight heartbreaker at Good Hope last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road Friday night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Frost’s record-setting night lifts Fairview over Brewer 55-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday night was a historic one at Dafford Smith Stadium. The Aggies hammered the Brewer Patriots 55-13, but the real story...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Madison Academy at home 49-7
VINEMONT, Ala. – Coming off a road loss to J.B. Pennington last week, the Vinemont Eagles returned home Friday night to take on one...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab dominates regional matchup at Boaz 56-17
BOAZ, Ala. – The Arabian Knights bounced back with an impressive win at Crossville last week and they stayed on the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek rolls over Shoals Christian 63-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers are coming off a massive win over Addison last week but that didn’t trip them up Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point shuts out Ardmore 21-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After earning a big win at Lawrence County last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope punches postseason ticket with 20-7 win at...
ASHVILLE, Ala. – The Raiders edged out Hanceville 26-20 to pick up a big region last week and they hit the road Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman picks up 35-6 region win over Columbia
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a massive region win over Athens on the road last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home to Mark Britton...
Hanceville 5th graders get hands-on lessons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Almost 100 Hanceville Elementary School fifth graders saw firsthand the application of math skills this week in a new building being...
1 injured, Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus heavily damaged...
Updated 10-7-2022 at 6:45 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A fire injured one person and heavily damaged Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus in Cullman Friday morning. Cullman Fire...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s Golf breaks team record, Cross Country wins at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State women’s golf broke a team scoring record and won the Wallace State Fall Invite held recently at Cross Creek...
‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ returning
VINEMONT, Ala. - “Nightmare in Vinemont,” the popular haunted house attraction organized by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department is returning for its third year....
Little Pink Dress raises funds for local cancer patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) held its third annual Little Pink Dress Benefit Tuesday night at Loft 212, with...
A citizens’ guide to public comments at local government meetings
A county commissioner appeared shocked at a meeting this summer when the county ordinance stipulating guidelines for the public comments portion of commission meetings...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard seniors, the Class of 2023, were honored Sept. 29 with a special Senior Dedication Mass recognizing them as leaders...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition hosts 9 area bands
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition took place Saturday at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium. The stands were filled...
‘Never let anything stop you from loving the game of softball’:...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Last season was a solid one for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles as they finished 11-10 on the season under first-year...
Wallace State releases Summer 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 226 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2022 semester. To...
Ribbon cut on re-opened Downtown Grill
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Downtown Grill and Side Bar officially re-opened to the public Monday, Oct. 3, with a Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival returns Oct. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville is bringing back its popular Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Oct. 15, along Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville...
Family fun returns with the Cullman County Fair Oct. 6-15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair, a premier county event recognized throughout the region as one of the South’s best, returns Thursday evening,...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Victim Services Masquerade Ball back after 2 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s second annual Masquerade Ball will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-10 p.m. at Brick Haven.
The innaugural...
‘Everybody is family at Fairview’: Morgan Lindsay remembers her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview basketball player Morgan Lindsay. There was one very special basketball memory that Morgan will...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison downs Central Florence on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A Central Florence Lady Wildcats on Senior Night at Allen Stephenson Gym in a closely contested volleyball game. The...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope tops Holly Pond to claim back...
GOOD HOOPE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament wrapped up at Good Hope High School Tuesday night and for the second year...
Community mourns loss of Terrell and Candace Glass
CULLMAN, Ala. - A husband and wife from Hayden, Alabama, known for their kindness and friendship, were killed Friday night, Sept. 30, in a...
Candlelight Walking Tour provides Cullman history highlights
CULLMAN, Ala. - Julie Burks and Michael Sullins hosted the Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour on Thursday evening beginning under the statue of Cullman founder...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests last week, including:
Monday, Sept. 26
Deputies arrested Christopher Michael Johnson, 34, of Cullman,...
Caring for Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic will hold its sixth annual Caring for Cullman Concert on Monday, Oct. 17, at Northbrook Baptist...
The Butcher Meat Co. to host Backyard Grill-Off Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Butcher Meat Co. in Vinemont is welcoming competitors to enter its Backyard Grill-Off Saturday, Oct. 22. Competitors are asked to...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
2-car wreck on Hwy. 278 kills 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – A two-vehicle wreck on Monday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Bonnie F. Pirkle, 79, of Crane Hill, according to the...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond, Good Hope dominate day 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament officially got underway at Good Hope High School Monday night, and we had six...
Pet of the Week: Tigger(s) are wonderful things!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Tigger.
Tigger is a...
Wrapping up Oktoberfest 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. - Oktoberfest 2022 kicked off its final day Saturday with the 5K/10K and wrapped up almost 16 hours later with Chase Wright...
What’s that? Whataburger coming to Cullman!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission approved the site plan for a proposed Whataburger on Cherokee Avenue Southwest and Swafford Road...
‘Healthy Foundations’ each Tuesday in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism recently announced a new four-part learning and make-and-take series called Healthy Foundations. The organization is...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 30
unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 222 burglary; Hwy 69 N burglary;...
‘I want to be someone the girls can look up to’:...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Another cheer season is underway and for Cold Springs senior Madison Perdue, she's had a blast cheering with a great group...
The story of Lillian Foust Mobley: 100 years and counting
A lady of great accomplishment and longevity celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 22, 2022. She was born on Sept. 22, 1922, to Samuel...
Harvest to Home: Agriplex reveals new facility plans at annual dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation hosted its seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- There are now only two more weeks left to go in the regular season and the playoff picture is getting more...
Seniors: Prepare now for Medicare’s Open Enrollment period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Medicare’s Open Enrollment is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to prepare. Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through...
Senior Day at Oktoberfest 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism pulled out all the stops Thursday morning and early afternoon for area elders at Oktoberfest...
Keg tapped, opening Oktoberfest 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the biergarten opening Thursday afternoon, polka party band Polkawagen put the crowd in the mood for Oktoberfest 2022, which officially...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview dominates Ardmore on the road 42-12
ARDMORE, Ala. – After enjoying a bye last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night for a regional battle at Ardmore and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s comeback effort at Gaston falls just short...
GASTON, Ala. – After taking a tough loss at Glencoe last week, the Holly Pond Broncos looked for a bounce back win Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Goal line stand gives Good Hope 26-20 win over...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders clashed with the Hanceville Bulldogs in a classic Cullman County battle at James W. Shabel Stadium...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 8 Meek remains unbeaten with 44-24 win over...
ARLEY, Ala. – In a huge region matchup, (5-1) Addison rolled into Arley to take on (5-0) Meek to decide who would take a...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Lawrence County on the road 21-7
MOULTON, Ala. – The West Point Warriors traveled north on Highway 157 to face the Lawrence County Red Devils for a big region matchup....
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls in region matchup at J.B. Pennington 41-6
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Blount County to face off against the Tigers of JB Pennington in a regional matchup Friday night but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops regional battle at Winston County 24-0
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road Friday night after hammering Shoals Christian last week but unfortunately, they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab bounces back with 48-7 win at Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Ala. – After suffering their first loss of the season to Fort Payne last week, the Arabian Knights looked to bounce back on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman races past Athens on the road for 35-23...
ATHENS, Ala. – After winning a thriller over Mortimer Jordan at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for...
Cullman City Council approves FY 2023 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday, Sept. 30, convened for its last meeting before beginning of FY 2023, which starts Oct....
‘We’re just saturating the place with prayer’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Spring Hill Baptist Church, along with members from several other churches, will be at Depot Park Saturday at 8...