The Cullman Tribune

1 week ago | cullmantribune.com | W.C. Mann

The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and images of saints are covered with violet cloth as Christians “fast” from the beauty and comfort of sacred images. Even the Abbey’s huge 10-foot Great Cross is shrouded, its bright colors invisible until Easter. Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and lasts through Easter Sunday.

1 week ago | cullmantribune.com | Wendy Sack

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College will host a watch party on Thursday, April 17, when the Aspen Institute announces the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The prize includes a $1 million award to the winning college. Wallace State is one of 10 finalists for this prestigious award that is presented every two years by the Aspen Institute.

1 week ago | cullmantribune.com | Sammy Confer

FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview senior cheerleader Lona Latham cheered for a combined 10 years between high school and her time at the Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy (CGCA) and in this interview she shared some of her favorite memories cheering alongside her friends. “My favorite part of cheerleading is the thrill of competing against other great squads. I also enjoyed getting to be a part of the amazing atmosphere at the pep rallies before the games,” Latham said.

1 week ago | cullmantribune.com | Lauren Estes

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School hosted its Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 12, beginning with a 5K Fun Run/Walk. FHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Head Track and Field Coach Whitney Haynes, and seventh-grade Life Science Teacher Leslie Arnold said they were excited to host the Centennial race. “We feel like we had a great turnout for our first year,” Haynes said. “The course was a course that we used years ago at the Purple and Gold Day for a Labor Day celebration.

1 week ago | cullmantribune.com | Sammy Confer

BREMEN, Ala. — After clinching a spot in the playoffs last week, the Cold Springs Eagles looked to keep the momentum going at home against Meek on Monday afternoon. Cold Springs took the early lead in the first inning and never relinquished it as they went on to defeat Meek 13-3. The Eagles struck first in the bottom of the first inning. They quickly put runners on the corners to lead off the inning, and back-to-back RBI singles by Cooper Johnson and Matt Williams gave them a 2-0 lead.