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...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie Grimes on Monday, March 3, 2025.
In the wake of Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Alan Miner’s passing on Feb. 8, the council discussed ways to show its respects. In lieu of flowers, the council decided...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader at Holly Pond on Monday, the Vinemont Eagles hosted a varsity matchup with the Broncos at Vinemont on Tuesday. It was a tight game early on, but Vinemont quickly pulled away after that and ended up defeating Holly Pond 11-1.
Vinemont 11 - Holly Pond 1 (Baseball)
Vinemont struck first in its opening at-bats. Kayden Henderson...
CLANTON – Strong and gusty winds have knocked down trees and power lines in parts of Central Alabama this afternoon. Winds will continue to be sustained at 15-25 mph with frequent gusts from 30-40 mph, and a few gusts as high as 45 mph. A statewide Wind Advisory is in effect.
If you have any light-weight, loose outdoor objects, consider...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System will host an interest meeting for its new Library After Hours Book Club Friday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m.
CCPLS Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said if you’re looking for a book club that fits your work schedule, the library is here to help.
“Join us Friday for an...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville hosted Susan Moore for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in this one. They continued adding to their lead as the game went on and ended up routing Susan Moore 16-1.
Hanceville got things going offensively in their opening at-bats. Bentley Childers got hit by...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to West Point for a varsity matchup with the Lady Warriors Monday night and after four scoreless innings, the Raiders’ bats came alive in the fifth. Good Hope put seven runs on the board in the final three frames to pull away and claim a 7-1 win over West Point.
Molly Benefield got...
What is as sweet as sugar, purple, gold and green all over and has a baby inside? A king cake! A king cake is a cake fit for a king. In my family, it is a cake fit for Kings and Woods. My family, which includes Jean and me, as well as our daughter, whose last name now is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is working hard to give abandoned and injured animals a second chance. The shelter ensures all the animals it houses are healthy and ready for adoption.
Usual adoption fees for dogs are $130, and cats are $100. These fees pay for spay and neuter procedures, necessary vaccinations, microchipping, deworming and a 24-hour...
From the files of March 1, 1934
CLASSIFIED ADS
* ONE CENT A WORD ADS *
FOR SALE—Two registered Jersey Milch Cows. Cheap. O. B. Myrick, Cullman, Ala. 1mar-1x
FOR SALE—Four used 5.25x18 U.S. Royal Tires with Tubes. Will fit 1932-33 Chevrolets and Fords. Bargain price. Maurice Norwood, Cullman Tribune, Cullman, Ala.
NOTICE — Summerour’s half-half cotton seed ordered last year, real clean, sacked...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third-grade classes at East Elementary School brought history to life during the school’s fourth annual “Living History Museum” recently. A celebration of Black History Month, the Living History Museum is an immersive and educational experience where the students perform reenactments and demonstrations focusing on the Harlem Renaissance and the contributions of African Americans to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Layla, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a bully mix who is approximately 6-years-old. This sweet pup has medium energy and just loves to be around people.
Layla is house trained, as well as crate trained. She’s not too keen about sharing her food, but in all other areas, she excels!
She’s gregarious and focuses all...
Deacon Pete Nassetta and his wife Sondra are pictured with Fr. Patrick Egan, OSB, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church during a recent retirement celebration of his past service to both Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman and Saint Boniface Church in Hanceville. As Deacon, he served as the Hispanic liaison to the Hanceville church, and...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to West Point for a varsity matchup with the Warriors Thursday night and this county battle came down to the wire. Good Hope took a 6-5 lead in the top of the seventh but West Point plated a pair of runs in the final frame to take a 7-6 win...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team clinched the 2024-2025 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular season title at home this week with a commanding 108-74 victory over Coastal Alabama-South. The women’s team also celebrated a decisive win, defeating Coastal Alabama 84-50.
The reigning ACCC Champions, the Lions came out strong, leading 55-34 at halftime. Key...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Strawberry producers, both seasoned and new, will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights at the upcoming Strawberry Production Meeting on Tuesday, March 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Camp Meadowbrook in Cullman. This free event, hosted by Alabama Extension, will cover key industry topics, including updates on the Neopestalotiopsis (Neo-P) disease, weed and insect management...
What the record shows
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city government and police department of Hanceville made national news recently, following the arrest of over half the small police force in mid-February. The police department, though, has for three years faced a federal lawsuit over the conduct of its officers, and the plaintiff in that case recently updated his complaint by...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the U.S. Social Security Administration office in Cullman County has been closed.
DOGE claims that with the Cullman office’s annual lease cost of $180,784, the closure is expected to save taxpayers a total of $512,221.
The decision is said to be part of a broader initiative to streamline government services,...
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will offer Medication Assistant Certification (MAC) courses in Oneonta, with classes beginning March 17.
This short-term program will provide classroom instruction for four weeks, followed by 40 hours of clinical training. Upon successful completion of instruction, lab and clinical components, participants names will be submitted to the Alabama Board of Nursing for testing...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures is gearing up for an exciting new season and inviting the community to join in the fun at its Season Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including bounce houses, free hot dogs, merchandise giveaways, raffles, craft vendors,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright has announced his candidacy for Alabama House District 11.
“With a deep commitment to community values, economic growth and improving the quality of life for all residents, Allbright aims to bring fresh leadership and a strong voice to Montgomery,” said the media release announcing his candidacy.
“I am running for Alabama House District 11 because I...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Hannah Veres feels blessed to have God in her life and in this interview, she talked about some of her favorite bible verses, some of her goals as a role model and how much her faith has changed her life.
"God means the most to me. In everything that I do, I always...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point jumped out to an early lead in its opening at-bats. They had runners on second and third with one out, then Titan Thornton put the Warriors on the scoreboard on a ground ball. Charlie Ashley and Jay Lamar followed that up with an RBI double and an RBI single, respectively, to give them...
When the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) staff scheduled AFWA’s annual Wildlife Diversity Program Managers Meeting at Lake Guntersville State Park, they didn’t realize the potential distraction just outside the meeting room windows.
Sitting on the banks of one of the most productive fisheries in the nation, Lake Guntersville State Park’s lodge atop Taylor Mountain offers stunning views...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope High School will hold its Fair Queen Representative Pageant on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 3 p.m. followed by its Miss Heritage and Miss Heritage Princess Pageants at (tentatively) 4. All pageants will be held at the school. Admission is $11 at the door.
2025 Fair Queen Representative contestants are, left to right, Jillian...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Eagle Forum is hosting an event with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Monday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Hanceville Housing Authority.
The event, titled, “ Protecting Our Children: The Dangers of Pornography & Its Connection to Sex Trafficking,” will feature speakers Sher Harbin, chairperson of the task force; and Licensed Professional...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jordan's Junk Drawer is a fundraising drive to collect sensory items for those of all ages who are in need. It was inspired by a tour of Cullman Regional when Dr. Rebekah Lloyd noticed a lack of sensory items in the behavioral unit.
In announcing the project on Facebook, Lloyd wrote:
“As part of the Cullman Area Chamber...
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's List for the fall 2024 semester. To be on the President's List, a student must be full time and have a 4.0 grade point average.
The following area students are included on the President’s List:
Ethan Thomas, of Arab, AL, a senior, is on the President's...
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Shea Eaton, of Cullman, was among approximately 1,500 students who graduated from Mississippi State University in fall 2024, with commencement in December.
Eaton received a Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a national STEM-focused, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university offering a wide range of...
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the fall semester and term 2 of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Brooks Stephenson of Bremen was among those graduates.
The fall semester includes graduates from the Troy, Alabama, campus. Term 2 graduates include students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sportsman Lake Park Spring Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, March 15, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., offering a full day of shopping and bargain hunting. Admission is free, making it a perfect opportunity for families and shoppers to explore a variety of unique yard-sale finds while enjoying the beauty of Sportsman Lake Park.
For those...
Fairview 10 - Cold Springs 3 (Baseball)
Cold Springs struck first in its opening at-bats. Ayden Black drew a leadoff walk and later scored on a wild pitch to give them the 1-0 lead. Fairview loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the second. Collin Nelson's sacrifice fly tied things up at one. Cold Springs broke the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday announced that the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition is now underway. This annual competition, sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives, provides high school students from across the district with an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and compete for a chance to have their work displayed in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 14, hosted its annual State of the State Luncheon, which allows community members to engage with the local legislative delegation and hear updates about key issues and priorities in the state and region.
The Cullman area’s legislative delegation is comprised of Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights edged West Point 51-50 in the Sweet 16 last week to advance to the Elite Eight and they were back on the court Monday night to battle Scottsboro with a spot in the Final Four on the line. Unfortunately for the Arab crowd, the Wildcats got off to a fast start, building a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After fending off Athens Bible in the Sweet 16 last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the court Monday to face the Lions of Hubbertville in the Elite Eight. Meek trailed by 10 at halftime and continued to battle back in the second half but the Tigers couldn’t come up with enough on the offensive...
Editor’s note: Written prior to Valentine’s Day
You probably won’t get the day off from work, or school, on Valentine’s Day. You will be hard pressed to find a Valentine’s Day parade. Actually, Valentine’s Day is not even a legal holiday. All the stores and restaurants will be open like on any other normal day. In fact, many restaurants will...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After earning a win over Sulligent in the Sweet 16 last week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the court at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday morning to face Decatur Heritage in the Northwest Regional finals. After falling behind early, the Eagles rallied to make it a 4-point game at halftime but couldn’t keep pace...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life of Cullman County is gearing up for its 2025 season and invites the community to join the fight against cancer. The journey begins with the Kick-off Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship hall of First Baptist Church (501 Second Ave. SW). This event welcomes survivors, caregivers, teams, sponsors...
CHS breaks ground on career tech and STEM wing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools celebrated the start of construction on its new career technology and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) wing at Cullman High School on Thursday, Feb. 13.Officials with Cullman City Schools, the City of Cullman and local agencies assembled at Cullman High School to formally break...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 13, held its annual Industry Appreciation event at Terri Pines.
The event recognized local businesses and industries that make up the backbone of Cullman County's economy. Local officials, business leaders and individuals looking to network gathered to acknowledge the contributions of industries that support the county's job market...
From the files of Feb. 14, 1935
National Speaker to Be Here
Dr. F. Scott McBride, general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of America, will speak at the Cullman county court house Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00 p.m. He is said to be one of the most brilliant speakers in America. Come and hear him on this vital liquor issue.
Culture Club
Mrs....
Fairview High to celebrate centennial
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In just a few weeks, Fairview High School will host its centennial celebration. The event will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on campus.
FHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher And Head Track And Field Coach Whitney Haynes said one of the things about the centennial celebration she...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A new economic impact study released Wednesday, Feb. 12, shows Wallace State Community College contributed $276.1 million in income to the WSCC service area economy, representing approximately 2.1% of the region’s total gross regional product (GRP). This economic activity supported 4,106 jobs, meaning that one out of every 35 jobs in its service area is supported...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s economy to the tune of $77.3 billion annually, making agriculture and forestry one of the top industries in the state. That number was among data included in the “Agriculture & Forestry Grow Alabama: An Economic...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday shared the City’s financial report for the first quarter of FY 2025, October through December 2024, noting a slight decrease in revenues but a substantial decrease in expenses. Revenues dropped by $179,201 or 1.2%, while decreased capital spending brought expenses down by $3,045,603, or 18.7%.
City revenues from sales tax, property...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) this week announced its participation in the “Be Your REAL ID Self” campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at educating residents about the Secure, Trusted, and Reliable Identification (STAR ID), Alabama’s equivalent of the REAL ID. As the May 7, 2025, federal enforcement period quickly approaches, ALEA said, it is committed...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is slated for Feb. 14-17. In conjunction with National Bird Feeding Month, the GBBC unites bird enthusiasts as they feed, observe and report bird sightings. Through the GBBC, participants contribute valuable data to aid scientists in understanding avian populations and their distributions.
Wesley Anderson, an Alabama Cooperative Extension...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in action at the Northwest Regional Wednesday afternoon to play Dora in the Sweet 16 and for the third time in four seasons, the Lady Raiders will be playing in the Elite Eight. Good Hope jumped out to a 23-6 lead in the opening period and kept the Bulldogs...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Feb. 10, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of February 2025 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in the city of Cullman. On-hand to accept the official proclamation from Victim Services of Cullman were Executive Director Jessica Atchley and Outreach Advocate Lacey Lemley.
“We are grateful for the folks at Victim Services for helping...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first February meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and in addition to passing a pair of new resolutions, the council gave public notice of this year’s upcoming municipal election.
Ordinance No: 005-2025
“An ordinance providing for the election of municipal officers
Section 1. Pursuant to 11-46-21 of the Code of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Deacons of the Diocese of Birmingham, along with their wives, gathered for their annual retreat at St. Bernard Abbey, where Abbot Marcus Voss, OSB, served as the Retreat Director. The three-day retreat, held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, welcomed 60 participants who stayed at the St. Bernard Retreat Center, with conferences conducted in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small and beginning farmers will have the opportunity to explore essential farm equipment at the upcoming Small Farm Equipment Demo - Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer Workshop on Feb. 20, from 1-4 p.m. This free event, co-hosted by the Cullman County Extension Office and the North Alabama Agriplex, will be held at Wallace State Community College’s...
From the files of Feb. 8, 1945
Wedding Image
SGT. and MRS. BENJAMIN HERMAN REID are pictured following their wedding on January 22. Mrs. Reid is the former Nina Kathryn Gantt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gantt, of Steppville, and Sgt. Reid is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reid of Cullman.
—Photo by Schlosser
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
For...
Whew.
I must have said that in my head a dozen times on Thursday, Jan. 30, as I watched the students of Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts step onto the stage. Each of them had spent weeks preparing, practicing and refining their performances, all leading up to this moment — to stand before their family and friends and sing their...
ATLANTA, Ga. - Allen Jiang of Cullman made the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Read about other accomplished scholars at www.gatech.edu/academics/student-achievement and learn about Georgia Tech's goal to attract, retain and inspire more...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond first grader “Hot Rod” Lincoln Gibbs, 7, turned heads in Biloxi recently during the 30th annual Professional Cowboy Association Rodeo Finals.
Father Adam Gibbs said his son has worked as a little funnyman and hype guy at many sanctioned events in the Professional Cowboy Association.
“He has worked in Freeport, Florida; Evergreen, Alabama; Foley, Alabama;...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After knocking off Vinemont to win the Class 3A, Area 11 championship, the Holly Pond Lady Broncos were back home Friday night to host a Sub-Regional game against Colbert County. Holly Pond jumped out to an early lead and kept the Lady Indians at a safe distance the rest of the way to earn a...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The defending 4A state champion Lady Raiders were back home to continue their postseason run with a Sub-Regional matchup against Wilson Friday night and Good Hope dominated from start to finish to punch its ticket to next week’s Northwest Regional at Wallace State.
Baskets by Jolee McHan and Sophie Konrad gave the Lady Raiders a 4-0...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) was the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, as the university hosted the 2024 Art Expo for High School Students in Wilson Hall. Elianna Hollis, a senior at Cullman High School, placed first in the Expo’s Works on Paper division.
Exceptional work was showcased from high school students...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its latest Community Luncheon, this time with a theme of “Cultivating Cullman,” with special guest, Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Deputy Commissioner Tami Culver Allen.
The event, held at Stone Bridge Farms, had a large turnout, and Culver Allen shared insights into Alabama’s agricultural sector and highlighted the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School was honored for its efforts and commitment to school safety, with the campus one of only six schools in the State of Alabama to be named a 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards Winner. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall visited CCPS to present school leaders their plaque and award.To...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fourth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Vinemont Elementary School gymnasium. Registration begins at noon.
Lynn Shaddix and Melanie Hart Shaddix said their son Christian used to play cornhole a lot in the summer when they weren’t at ballgames.
“When we lost our son six years ago, I...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The stands were packed in Bearcat Arena for this year’s 6A, Area 13 Championship Game Wednesday night and the crowd enjoyed another thriller between Cullman and Jasper. The Vikings led by as many as 17 at one point in the opening period but the Bearcats continued to climb back and chip away until finally pulling ahead...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker was recently appointed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to the Alabama Coroners Training Commission for a one-year term.
According to www.alacoroner.org, the “Alabama Coroners Training Commission seeks to provide comprehensive training programs and resources for death investigation professionals in Alabama. With a focus on enhancing skills and knowledge in forensic...
TRINITY, Ala. – After tipping off the Class 4A, Area 13 tournament with a win over East Lawrence on Saturday, the Good Hope Raiders traveled to West Morgan to battle the Rebels for the area title Tuesday night. Good Hope held a 1-point lead at the half, but a big fourth quarter from West Morgan helped the Rebels get past...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced dates for scholarship auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year, with opportunities for current and incoming students to earn funds for their education.
Auditions will be held Friday, Feb. 7, and Friday, March 7, at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts from 8 a.m.-noon...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play for the 1A Area 14 title against the top seeded St. Bernard Lady Saints and it was a very tight game except for the second period which proved to be the difference in the contest. St. Bernard came away with a 42-33 victory to capture the tournament title as well...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After posting wins in the semifinals Friday night, Vinemont and Holly Pond were back on the court Monday night to play for this year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament Championship. After a tight first quarter, the Lady Broncos outscored Vinemont 16-4 in the second quarter to create separation and fended off a late run from the Lady...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the adorable Heeler/Rottweiler mix, Houston, the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week!
He is approximately 1 year old and has medium energy. This fun, compact, unassuming fellow will stick by your side without question.
He learns quickly and loves a challenging adventure, so he’s always up for fun times. He also looks to you for encouragement and...
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Boys’ 1A, Area 14 Tournament tipped off at Addison High School Saturday night and both the hometown Bulldogs and Meek kept their seasons alive with wins. The Tigers defeated Cullman Christian in the first game of the night 70-21 to advance and in the nightcap, Addison downed St. Bernard 64-18 to secure a spot...
To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for 2025 will continue that trend, according to ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship.
Through a variety of funding sources, ADCNR has utilized more than $218 million for Alabama State Parks improvements, has facilitated the investment of more than...
From the files of Feb. 2, 1928
GROUND HOG SEES SHADDOW FEB. 2nd—BAD WEATHER FORECAST
When Mr. Ground Hog looked as he emerged from his winter home Thursday, February second, he saw his shadow. He tarried outside in the sunshine only a short while for his shadow told him bad weather would last for at least six weeks longer.
WATSON’S BARBAIN STORE
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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents interested in planting native trees and shrubs can gain expert guidance at the upcoming Lunch & Learn: Native Trees for Me on Feb. 5 at noon. The event, hosted by the North Alabama Agriplex in partnership with the Cullman County Natural Resources Planning Committee, will be led by Cullman County Extension Coordinator, Dr. Kira...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host an event in partnership with Empty Bowls of Cullman County on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
CCPLS Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore said this is a one-time promotional event for the 20th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner, which...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Lions opened the 2025 season with a double header against Frontier Community College (Fairfield, IL) Friday afternoon and they’re off to a 2-0 start. Wallace took game one over the Bobcats 3-1 and cruised to an 8-0 win in a rain-shortened game two.
Wallace State 3 – Frontier 1 (Game One)
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