VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host its monthly senior luncheon on Monday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. This month’s luncheon will have a special Easter theme. All monthly luncheons are open to anyone 55 and older, from any community.
Town Clerk Kayecea Sasser said, “Having these events allows our senior...
MILLBROOK, AL | The 5th-ranked Wallace State men's tennis team put on a dominating show as they captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL.
The Lions swept every championship flight at the tournament.
It all started with men’s player of the year James Edley, who rolled through the competition to win the #1 singles championship....
MILLBROOK, AL | The 14th-ranked Wallace State women's tennis team captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL.
After day one of the tournament, the Lions trailed Coastal Alabama South 18-17 but rallied on day two to capture the title.
In singles, No.1 Noelle D’Angelillo finished an undefeated conference season by winning the #1 conference singles....
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...
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...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darryl Dailey, the school resource officer at Hanceville Middle School, was recently awarded Alabama Instructor of the Year by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence).
L.E.A.D is a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence. SRO Dailey was presented with the award...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources has announced the launch of the new ConnectEBT mobile app. This app is a more secure process for EBT cardholders to access their accounts to check their SNAP balances in real time, request replacement EBT cards, change their PINs, view all EBT transactions and find answers to frequently asked questions....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, April 10, 2025, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month” in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Samantha Way of Brooks' Place/The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, Inc. and Tammy Watson, Melissa Betts, Dakota Trammell and Cayla-Grace Murphy of The Link of Cullman...
Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) archery team recently competed in the Alabama State Championship for archery, and won it all as the top overall middle school team in the state.
CMS’s archery team beat out 31 other schools in the competition, with a total of 706 middle school archers competing in the event.
The top performers for Cullman Middle School included Gabby...
From the files of April 12,1945
To and Fro
by Eagle Eye
Youthful Cullman County calf was among the prize winning animals for the 4-H-FFA livestock show held last week. The calf was a 4-H club project, again being sponsored by local stock yards through commerce.
There are a thousand dollars over the quota, but have not stopped selling War Bonds and Stamps...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman hosted its annual Pre-State Tournament at Heritage Park and Cullman High School this weekend and Good Hope had a busy Saturday on the diamond as well.
Cullman 4 - Brookwood 1 (Friday)
Brookwood collected the first run of the game in the bottom of the second, as an error allowed them to take the 1-0 lead. After...
CULLMAN, Ala. – About 150 people filled the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Friday, April 11, for the annual Senior Easter Egg Hunt. Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) Director Stephanie Lawson said you're never too old for a little Easter magic, and this event provides just that for local seniors. “We had 1,000 eggs to hunt with the senior...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Military veterans and beginning farmers looking to improve their outreach and connect with more customers are invited to attend the upcoming “Marketing the Farm: One Picture at a Time” workshop on Thursday, April 17, at the North Alabama Agriplex. The event, which runs from 6-8 p.m., is free to attend and includes a light supper. Online...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Marley, a Yellow Lab/Terrier mix, who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She is approximately a year old and exhibits medium/high energy.
At the moment she is struggling with shelter life. However, once out of her kennel, she’s a different girl who adores your company!
Marley understands leash etiquette. She knows when it’s time to go...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on April 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Julie Grimes.
The council discussed a new resolution to apply for grants to install a new sewer line in hopes of welcoming new businesses to the community. Former Fairview Mayor Randall Shedd, met...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for the annual Rock the South music festival at York Family Farms in July. According to Council President Jenny Folsom, public safety staff have not yet completed and submitted their final reports. The council did not...
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville is hosting the Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at South Park in the track area.
The event is free to the public and will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, food and drinks, a massive egg hunt with 5,000 eggs and Golden Egg prizes.
Event Coordinator Danielle Hayes said...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band hosted its annual Dinner with the Drumline event on Thursday, April 3. It saw a big turnout, with food from Johnny's Bar-B-Q, door prizes and performances by the Cullman High School and Middle School percussion ensembles.
Throughout the spring semester, the ensembles rehearse supplemental percussion material for the event. The concert was free,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.Teacher of the Month: Patrick McDonald, Health, Good Hope High School(Pictured left to right are Good Hope High School Assistant Principal Adriana Skutchan, AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager Daniel Boggan, Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin' Festival took place this past weekend. While it was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, Sunday’s event was canceled due to inclement weather. However, after the cancellation was announced, online donations and raffle tickets brought in $14,000 in just the first hour, with donations and sales continuing into the afternoon. Saturday...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home on a wet and chilly Monday afternoon to host a varsity matchup against the Patriots of Brewer. The Bearcats fell behind early and rallied to cut into the lead as the game went on, but they couldn’t keep pace with Brewer’s bats and eventually fell to the Patriots 17-10.
Brewer plated three runs...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- God has definitely changed Good Hope senior Mattie Wix's life and in this interview, she discussed her relationship with her faith, starting with some of her favorite Bible verses.
"God holds a significance in my life that is difficult to put into words. He serves as my guiding light and my source of reassurance when faced...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College Welding Department Chair Randy Hammond stands in front of a class of welding students, he can identify with each of them because he was in their same position once upon a time.
Hammond's journey with Wallace State began in 1991 when he enrolled in the Welding Technology program. Drawn by the college's...
From the files of April 5, 1962
To and Fro
Three Cullman artists are among those who have paintings on exhibit in the Southeast Jury Show at the Birmingham Museum. Mrs. Finis St. John, Jr. has two paintings chosen for the show which will last through April 27. Mrs. E. B. Barnes and Mrs. Louis Graf, Jr. each has a painting...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two students at West Elementary School in Cullman won the region in a statewide contest to design and build innovative new apps for learning.Fourth grader Lauren Hughes and sixth grader Kinslee Barnett won their respective age divisions for their apps, as part of the Governor’s App Challenge. They’ll next compete at the Alabama Computer Science Summit...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library has added two librarians to its staff. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the library is fully staffed for the first time since last November. The new employees are Pam Reid and Cystal Stone.
“Pam Reid joined in February,” Rivera said. “She is a local resident and retired educator. She had served on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was hospitalized tonight after a reported hit-and-run crash and pursuit in the city of Cullman.
According to officials with the City of Cullman, the Cullman Police Department responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a Dodge Ram pick-up truck and a Chevrolet Malibu at approximately 6:36 p.m.
"The Dodge Ram later struck another vehicle and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been a remarkable run for Coach Tammy West and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles. Since arriving as the varsity girls’ basketball coach in 1992, West has led the Lady Eagles to 754 wins, seven county championships, eight Final Four appearances and four state titles and now she’s excited to take on a new challenge. West...
If you have a minute to read an excerpt from long-winded Lauren’s heart:
I run. I run often. I enjoy it. It relieves stress for me.
I think the reason I truly enjoy running is because for that moment you dedicate yourself to running — it’s the only thing that exists.
Problems outside your track or trail aren't valid in those miles.
The...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview took game one of its area series at Guntersville Tuesday night and they returned home to Mark Moore Field Thursday night to finish the series with the Wildcats. The Aggies dropped the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader 5-1 but bounced back to take the rubber match 6-3 and win the series.
Guntersville 5 – Fairview 1...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group has added a new, highly advanced capability to its surgical offerings. OB-GYN physician Lance Justice, DO, now offers robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery using the da Vinci robotic surgical system.
By combining expert surgical skill with state-of-the-art technology, Justice is making this gold-standard for gynecologic surgery more available to women in Cullman and the surrounding...
The stalled frontal boundary across Arkansas and Tennessee may move close enough to initiate isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon north of a Hamilton – Huntsville line. If so, hail and wind gusts from 40-60 mph would be the main threats. However, there remains equal chances the front remains stationary with no storm development today in northwest Alabama.
Otherwise, conditions will remain dry...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on April 1 said that it “proudly recognizes Officer Roy Bates for his exceptional work and dedication to public safety.”
In a post to social media, the department explained, “On January 14, 2025, Officer Bates successfully apprehended a fleeing felony suspect who had stolen a vehicle. His swift response and commitment to protecting...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since taking the reins of the program in 2009, Cullman Baseball Head Coach Brent Patterson has put together quite the resume. He’s led the Bearcats to a pair of state championships in 2015 and 2019 along with state runner up finishes in 2011, 2014, 2016 and 2017. He’s helped develop dozens of former Bearcats into college...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hayley Drake and Amy Whaley have been named CCBOE Teachers of the Year, Cullman County Schools announced this week.Drake, a reading specialist at Vinemont Elementary School, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year.
VES Principal Kim Brown said, “Hayley Drake has been an integral part of our school-wide reading transformation and our selection as an ARI Science...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After Sunday night’s rainy weather pushed the start of this year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament to Tuesday, the Good Hope Raiders defended their title in dominant fashion, routing Cold Springs 17-2 in the semifinals and handling West Point in the championship game 11-1. Molly Benefield got the start for Good Hope in the title game, allowing...
COLOMBUS, Ohio — After receiving thousands of submissions from across the United States, Zaner-Bloser has named winners of the 34th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. The winners include seven Grand National Champions selected from 28 Regional Winners representing each grade K–6, and two Nicholas Maxim Award winners for students with cognitive, intellectual, physical and/or developmental disabilities.
Sacred Heart kindergartener Noah...
As I look back on the life I’ve lived, I seem to focus a lot on my childhood. I think most anyone does. As the time between now and then grows longer, our memories seem to grow fonder. However, I readily admit that life is mostly better nowadays, although it’s a lot more complicated.
Nevertheless, many of us still pine...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Lions’ softball team bounced back from their doubleheader loss on the road at Northwest-Shoals with a sweep of their own. They defeated the Patriots 7-4 in game one and held on for a 4-3 win in the second game.
Wallace State is now 27-8 overall and 9-3 in conference play. Northwest-Shoals falls to 14-20 and 8-8...
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will move across the state from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday afternoon. A couple of storms on Sunday could have wind gusts from 40-60 mph and hail, but widespread severe weather will not occur. A break in precipitation from Sunday afternoon into the evening hours will allow the atmosphere to destabilize.
A line of thunderstorms...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Friday, March 28, announced Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.3%, unchanged from January 2025’s rate and up from February 2024’s rate of 2.9%. The rate represents 77,813 unemployed persons, compared to 78,249 in January and 67,091 in February 2024.
Cullman County’s February unemployment rate ticked up to...
AUBURN, Ala. – The $437 million U.S. catfish industry is in need of better genetic and breeding technologies to be competitive with foreign imports. Recently, Auburn scientists have made advances in identifying markers of catfish sperm that can better survive cryopreservation and aid in the selective breeding of high-performing blue catfish.
A team of hatchery scientists from the Alabama Agricultural...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet 2.5-3-year-old Notable Ned, a hound mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The lovable chap has low to medium energy. While unassuming and pensive, this fellow is ever so quiet in his kennel. Notable Ned also understands leash etiquette and is quickly picked up jumping over the hurdles at the shelter.
When he journeys...
HOOVER, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were on the road competing at this year’s Hoover Tournament this week and they collected a 5-3 win over Calera Thursday night. The Eagles led 3-2 at one point but the Aggies plated three unanswered runs to pull away with a 5-3 win.
Lincoln Wright led off the top of the first with a...
DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more about the legal system received a bit of help from Cullman County’s own district attorney recently at Cullman High School.For the past several years, CHS English Department Chair Denise Burroughs has held a “trial” as...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 26, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” (NCAPM) in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Javon Daniel and Candace Lingo of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), a local organization with a mission to see that “no child will ever be abused,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is free to attend and open to children of all ages. The hunt will be divided into age groups, with designated sections of the park set up for each group to allow for a fair chance...
CASPER, Wyo. -- The Wallace State women’s basketball team opened the 2025 NJCAA Women’s National Tournament with a 62-46 win over Murray State College (OK).
“I was so proud of our team for the toughness and grit they played with throughout the game. I think once our nerves calmed down, we were able to settle in on offense and our...
Officials from Alabama State Parks and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered Thursday with city leaders and representatives from NASA to dedicate a Moon Tree – a tree grown from seeds flown on American spacecraft in lunar orbit – that has been planted at Monte Sano State Park.
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement selected the Von Braun Astronomical Society to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center parent teacher organization is hosting the third annual Cullman Family Expo on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center.
Organizers said the Cullman Family Expo is more than just a free family friendly event; it's a celebration of community and a chance for local...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday, April 12.
Event Coordinator and Fairview teacher Leslie Arnold said proceeds will benefit the school through the work of the Alumni Association.
“Each 5K finisher will receive a FHS 100 Year Celebration medal,” Arnold said. “Chipped race...
CULLMAN, Ala. – J & C Local Farm is set to make its debut at the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair at St. Bernard Preparatory School on April 5-6, 2025. Nestled in the heart of nature, J & C Local Farms is a working farm dedicated to cultivating culinary lavender and creating high-quality handcrafted products infused...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 20, hosted the 82nd annual Chamber Gala at Stone Bridge Farms. It was an elegant evening full of live jazz music, food and sparkling champagne.
Chamber President Joey Orr celebrated the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past year. She said the Chamber welcomed 169 new members and reported financial...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Acclaimed woodturner Vyron Bearden of Muscle Shoals is eagerly anticipating his return to Cullman for the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival, where he will showcase his handcrafted pens, cutting boards and other unique wood creations.
Bearden’s journey with woodworking began in high school, where he developed a passion for working with wood in shop class. After earning a...
“Here One Moment” opens on a flight from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to Sydney. It would have been a short trip, except there is a two-hour delay for departure. The passengers are getting restless and anxious. Everyone is frazzled about being late, or missing an important event. Or, like the young mother of two small children, knows that soon her children will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted an Author Talk event with local author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd on Wednesday, March 19.
Lloyd said she published her first book in August.
“My first one was published Aug. 1, 2024,” Lloyd said. “My memoir, ‘Beautifully Flawed: A Journey of Faith, Loss, and Resilience,’ will be published April 15. The new children’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School on Wednesday, March 19, cut the ribbon on additions and renovations to its Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture facilities. School faculty and staff, along with members of the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette joined in on the festivities.
Additions include new career tech classrooms, a culinary lab, spirt shop and more....
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a pause to make sure he was ready, Retired U.S. Army Col. Don Fallin has reentered the campaign for the Alabama House District 11 seat vacated when former Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, moved to a position in the office of Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman.
Fallin is a Fairview native who graduated from Fairview High School before...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized as the AmFirst Teacher of the Month for serving the city school system as a teacher and coach for 20 years. Hayes comes from a family with a combined 106 years in education. He also...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s hard to escape the commercials advertising drugs for managing diabetes and weight loss, and for many they may cause more questions than answers for either healthcare workers or patients. With that in mind, Wallace State Community College is hosting an event aimed at providing answers and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals. “Fresh Perspectives on Diabetes...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Preiss family, known for beautifully handcrafted Catholic chapel veils, mantillas and rosaries, will be showcasing their unique collection at the 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival April 5-6, 2025, at St. Bernard Prep School.
John, Teresa and Lauren Preiss have been dedicated to preserving the sacred tradition of veiling in church, handcrafting elegant and high-quality veils since 2000....
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Brewer for a chilly varsity matchup with the Patriots Thursday night and Cullman returned home with a 4-2 win. It was the second win of the week for Cullman. On Tuesday, the Bearcats picked up a 6-2 win at Mortimer Jordan. Josue Sanchez scored a hat trick and added an assist. Brandon...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview hosted the Holly Pond Lady Broncos on a cold, windy Thursday afternoon and the Lady Aggies dominated this one, jumping out to an early lead and taking advantage of a great pitching performance from Mali Gregory to put together a 10-0 shutout win.
Emily Benson drew a leadoff walk to lead off the bottom of the...
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory for much of the southern half. Low temperatures tonight will range from 28-32 degrees across the northern half and middle to upper 30s across the southern half.
An upper-level system will produce widespread showers and thunderstorms...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The brackets for this year’s county tournament were finalized Wednesday morning and all seven county teams will battle it out for the county title at Good Hope High School later this week. The Fairview Aggies earned the top seed in this year’s tournament after posting a 4-0 record in county play this season and they’ll...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior Jozie Anderson believes that having God in her life has been a huge blessing for her and in this interview, she shares some of her favorite bible verses and discussed how important her faith has been to her.
"God means everything to me. Everything I've ever prayed for has been more of a blessing...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to Vinemont for a battle of the Eagles Monday night, and it was a shootout between the two county squads. After falling behind 3-1 in the fourth, Cold Springs plated six runs in the fifth to move in front and held off a late push from Vinemont to earn a 10-7 win on...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities have officially identified the body recovered from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025, as that of missing Holly Pond man Greg Mize, 56.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick released the official identification on Monday, March 17.
Mize had been missing since Feb. 12, 2025, and multiple searches were conducted in the area near his...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview High School senior Kaley Vincent feels like God has played a huge role in her life and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite bible verses and talked about how much her faith has impacted her life.
"God is my everything, the source of my strength and happiness. I couldn't go a single day...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Monday, March 17, marks St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place here in Alabama, as well as across the entire nation. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges drivers to remember that drinking and driving can be deadly and should never be an option. ALEA is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack of damage across the area during Saturday's statewide severe weather outbreak.
EMA Director Tim Sartin said the community was blessed beyond compare.
“There were a few trees and power poles down, but nothing major that we have...
I think I may have surely come to that stage and age in life where I can’t…I can’t…well, now I can’t remember what I was going to say. Oh, that was it, that stage where I just can’t seem to remember things. I’ve come to that time in life where I’m standing beside a bathtub filled with water and...
I pulled a couple of boxes of photos down from my closet the other day. These photographs were mostly black and white relics made with a camera and film that was dropped off at the drug store for developing. How do I explain a negative to a Gen Z’er?
As I went through these old pictures, I couldn’t help but...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Showcase on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall.
The annual showcase intitled “Together We Dance Festival” allows Wallace State Dance students to plan, choreograph and design a full dance production as part of their training and lessons.
Admission...
WEST POINT, Ala. - Trey Campbell was a person who experienced a lot of loss in his life but still managed to live every day to the fullest. At age 10, Campbell was diagnosed with a heart condition called cardiomyopathy, which prevented him from playing sports, and he was no longer considered “normal.” With all of his continuing losses,...
Updated March 14, 2025, at 8:15 p.m.
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Authorities recovered a body from the Mulberry Fork on Friday, March 14, 2025. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, the location was between County Roads 698 and 688 in the Holly Pond community.
As of press time, the person has not been identified. According to Kilpatrick, "The body has...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City Schools is hosting its annual Summer STEM Camp for students this July.Summer STEM Camp is for students in grades K-8. It will be held from 8 a.m.-noon on July 7-10 and July 14-17. It will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the wonderfully graceful Tippy Tappy Toes, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This 2-year-old German Shepherd has medium energy and a special skill: his tippy tap toe dance, particularly when getting ready to go outside! There’s no doubt when he’s in great mood!
This sweet and loving fellow is coming along nicely learning about leash etiquette....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s eighth annual Irish Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in downtown Hanceville. Originally set for March 15, the festival was moved due to weather concerns but will still bring a full day of live entertainment, food and fun for the whole family to celebrate Irish culture.
Festivalgoers can expect a...
Farmers put boots down in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, over 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns.
Alabama Farmers Federation members visited with legislators and agriculture industry leaders to discuss issues such as a new farm bill with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host author Dr. Rebekah Lloyd for an Author Talk event on Wednesday, March 19, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
CCPLS Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said, “We are very excited to have Dr. Lloyd speak at the library. We love to promote local authors and look forward to...
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Judy Snead and her husband moved to Cullman County, she never imagined owning a farm — that one chicken would become a thriving farm. However, as her collection of animals grew, so did her social media following.
"I had no friends, so when people started asking if they could see my animals, I said, 'Sure!'" she...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win against Good Hope on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host the Aggies of 7A Albertville. Albertville jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first two innings, but Fairview rallied to make it a 1-run game in the third. However, Albertville answered...
An upper-level disturbance will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms statewide from late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. A few storms could produce wind gusts of 40-60 mph and hail to the size of golf balls between 9 am and 7 pm Thursday.
Non-thunderstorm, commonly called pressure gradient winds, will be on the increase Friday morning and by afternoon...
BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Montgomery. Over 2,000 FCCLA students from the state of Alabama participated. The students heard guest speakers, attended breakout sessions and competed in the FCCLA STAR Events Competition.
The students...
CULLMAN, Ala. – City Play and City Play - Littles, part of CityScape Family Entertainment, will officially open their doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 13, at 9 a.m. Located in Cullman, these new indoor play centers are the latest addition to the vision of owners Steve and Angie Patrick, longtime residents who moved to Cullman in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department will host “Chaos to Connection” on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, at 7 p.m., at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Gudger Student Center.
The concert will feature Wallace State’s vocal ensembles, the Wallace State Singers and the Concert Choir, who will use the power of song...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It’s been nearly a month since five Hanceville Police Department officers, including the police chief, were arrested following an investigation of the department, and at Monday night’s special-called Hanceville City Council meeting at the Hanceville Civic Center, a crowd of locals gathered to voice their concerns and recommendations for the department’s future.
After the council heard public...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors traveled to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in Monday afternoon softball action. It was a low-scoring affair for most of the contest, but a big sixth inning by West Point helped propel them to a 13-3 win over Cold Springs.
West Point got the scoring started in its opening at-bats....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) is a program for those aged 50 and older. Said Program Coordinator LaDonna Allen, “The Alumni Association offers a travel program, and anyone may participate - no need to have attended WSCC. Funds raised from the trips are used for student scholarships.”
Upcoming trips include:
2025 Ozarks Tour
May 12-16, 2025
Hot Springs,...
Preston Hanners competed in the Job Skill Demonstration A. (Cullman County Schools)
Preston Hanners, a dedicated student at Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently competed in the North District Alabama SkillsUSA competition and achieved an outstanding first-place victory in Job Skill Demonstration A. This competition required students to demonstrate a specific technical skill within their career pathway, following the official SkillsUSA guidelines.
For...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Bethany Baptist Church in Crane Hill is set to host an evening of worship and music with the popular Christian band Unspoken on Thursday, March 20. Known for hits like “Start A Fire,” “Reason” and “Good Fight,” Unspoken has built a reputation for their soulful sound and faith-driven lyrics. As stated on the event page,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School this week extended its heartfelt gratitude to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its generous Orchid Sponsorship in support of the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival.
Fr. Joel Martin, president of St. Bernard Prep, proudly accepted the sponsorship check from Paul Shaffer of Bill Smith Buick GMC, reinforcing the dealership’s continued commitment to community engagement...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays at the new Cullman Middle School facility. While First Team Construction maintains that the project remains on schedule, Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff expressed concerns about the timeline based on previous delays.
The original completion...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field for a pair of varsity matchups against Hoover on Friday night. The ‘Cats dominated game one, earning a 10-0 win in six innings thanks to a dominant performance on the mound from Cooper Loftin and a 13-hit showing at the plate. The Bucs bounced back in game...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has chosen Daniel Howard to coach women’s Flag Football, according to announcement today by President Vicki P. Karolewics.
“We are excited to have Coach Howard recruit and lead the first Wallace State women’s Flag Football team,” said Karolewics. “We are looking forward to many successful seasons of flag football and hope many students...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering a chance to learn directly from a livestock industry expert with its upcoming workshop, "Tips and Tricks for Buying Bulk Beef and Pork." Scheduled for Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m., this event is part of the Living Landscapes educational series, which focuses on sustainability practices that can be applied...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the respectable and dignified Mr. Hanover, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. He is a shepherd mix who is approximately 5-6 years old.
He is a low- to medium-energy young chap who walks respectfully on his leash and takes treats from your fingers like a true gentleman.
He has a pensive demeanor in all situations, and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After collecting a dominant, 20-2 win at Fultondale earlier this week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back home to take on Susan Moore Thursday night. The Bulldogs fell behind 4-0 in the second inning and plated a couple runs to cut into the lead in the third but couldn’t overcome the early lead and dropped the matchup...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on March 3, 2025. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Councilman Greg Griffin.
Business began by reading and approving an ordinance for an electronic counting device at Baileyton Town Hall during election season.
Furthermore, another ordinance was proposed for immediate consideration due to a...
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