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PREP FOOTBALL: Lynn pulls away to top Cold Springs 35-16

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BREMEN, Ala. – It was Homecoming inside Cranford Stricklin Stadium at Cold Springs High School Friday night, and the Eagles hosted the Lynn Bears for a non-region game. Cold Springs held an early lead, but it was all Lynn after that, as the Bears...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late at Hayden 16-14

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HAYDEN, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night for a non-region matchup with the Hayden Wildcats and despite leading for nearly all of the second half, the Warriors were unable to return home with the win. The Wildcats...

Troutman, Bradberry receive scholarships

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Federation scholarship program cultivates future of Alabama agriculture AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists.  Seventy-seven students were recognized Sept. 23, during the annual awards program at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. The partnership between the Alabama...

St. Bernard AP Biology students master biotechnology skills with micropipettes

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at St. Bernard Preparatory School are gaining hands-on experience in biotechnology by mastering the use of micropipettes in their AP Biology class, under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn. This essential laboratory skill is the foundation for several advanced experiments...

City of Cullman proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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CULLMAN, Ala. - As it usually does each September, the City of Cullman has proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. However, this year at the proclamation signing by Mayor Woody Jacobs, many of Cullman’s leaders and official organizations joined in the...

Monograms Plus celebrates 25 years with Girls’ Day Out

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The brick and mortar may be brand spanking new, but the business it houses at 802 Main Ave. NE is a long-standing staple in the community. Monograms Plus held its Girls’ Day Out on Saturday, Sept. 21, in celebration of 25...

Goat Island kicks off Oktoberfest with ‘Goatoberfest’ this Friday through Sunday

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29, 2024, at the south Cullman brewery located at 1646 John Cooper Drive. This year the event...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls to Bob Jones at home 3-0

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats hosted Bob Jones for a non-area match Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, The Lady Patriots left the gym with a 3-0 win over the Lady Bearcats. Bob Jones jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in...

Alabama Highway 91 near Arkadelphia to close for bridge repair Oct. 4

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The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to close SR-91 just south of Arkadelphia in Cullman County for 10 days for a bridge repair. SR-91 in the immediate area of the bridge at Dorsey Creek will be completely closed to traffic beginning about 4 p.m. Friday,...

Wieners on the run!

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Cullman’s OktoFURfest Oct. 5 CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest will host a special event for dog lovers during this year’s festivities – OktoFURfest. The event will take place on Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m., at the brand-new Tito’s Wüffenplatz, a designated dog-friendly area at...

Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday

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CULLMAN, Ala- The Cullman County Fair Parade will march its way through downtown Cullman this Saturday, Sept. 28, in anticipation of the classic fall event, the Cullman County Fair, which will run Oct. 3-12.   Road closures will begin around 1:30 p.m. within the city...

Cullman County EMA shares info on weather readiness, preparation

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the Cullman area could see as much as 5 inches of rain through this Saturday. Director Tim Sartin said with the strengthening of Hurricane Helene, the area could see more rain than has...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball hosts Fall Bash, Cross Country teams place 4th at Firehawk Invitational, Men’s Tennis excels at ITA SE Regional Championships, Men’s Golf places 2nd at Chuck Kalanick...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College hosted the Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament over the weekend, welcoming teams to campus for a packed slate of matches. The Wallace State Volleyball team competed in five games, earning three victories, including a 3-0 sweep over Walters State Community College...

Hurricane Helene to impact state into Friday

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CLANTON, Ala. -- Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Florida Big Bend area between 7-11 pm as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 mph.  The center of Helene will move quickly through Georgia at 25-30 mph, being in the...

Cullman City Council swears in new police chief, passes $188M 2025 budget

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being vacated by the retirement of Chief David Nassetta. Duncan, a graduate of Cullman High School, began his law enforcement career in...

Wallace State CDL scholarships available

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operational Safety (CMVOST) grant for fiscal year 2024. WSCC Diesel by Distance Project Coordinator Anna...

CCPLS seeking community input

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CULLMAN, Ala. – In hopes of expanding its services, the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) wants to hear from you! Director Amber Thornton said, “What’s the best way to find out the needs and wants of our community? Ask them! We believe that the...

Family Fun Day in Baileyton

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BAILEYTON, Ala. – Saturday, Sept. 21, marked Baileyton’s fourth annual Family Fun Day in the Park. Live music filled the air as attendees strolled the booths and children participated in games and rides. Local vendors offered an array of goodies and fun, such as baked...

Cullman Regional Foundation provides $200K for Maternity Center enhancements

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation recently provided $200,000 for enhancements to the Cullman Regional Maternity Center. The funding will be used to enlarge and renovate the family waiting areas. “The Cullman Regional Foundation is proud to donate $200,000 for the remodel of the...

Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar coming to Cullman this November

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar, sister company to  Karma’s Coffee House, will – tentatively – open in downtown Cullman this November. Owner Katie Fine said Karma's and Jubilee are more than just places to grab a drink; they're places of community, conversation...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Meek, Cullman

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ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs were back in action Tuesday night, hosting a tri-match against Meek and Cullman, their second in two nights, and this one was against much stiffer competition. The Lady Bulldogs swept the Meek Lady Tigers but dropped an exciting...

Dodge City’s Mekenze Wilson named Jack’s Biscuit Bake-Off Champion

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s), recently named Mekenze Wilson of Dodge City, Alabama, the champion of its 25th Annual Biscuit Bake-Off. In addition to the title of “Jack’s Biscuit Bake-Off Champion 2024,” Wilson earned a $1,500 prize. The employee competition culminated in a final...

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Calamity of Souls’ by David Baldacci

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“Calamity of Souls” is set in southern Virginia in 1968, a time when George Wallace was running for president of the United States on a platform of unity. Unity meaning separation of Blacks and Whites. It was also the Jim Crow era and during the Vietnam...

Education notes

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UA Early College students named to summer 2024 Director's List TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 298 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Director's List with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. The...

Cullman Fair Parade Outreach seeking additional volunteers

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair Parade is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 28, and an important outreach effort is planned to share the gospel with the local community. WSCC Campus Ministries, in partnership with Tony and Wanda Townsend of Cullman First Baptist...

East Elementary 1 of only 5 schools in Alabama named National Blue Ribbon School

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CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School in Cullman has been selected for one of the most prestigious federal education awards in the country.The Cullman City Schools elementary school has been selected as one of just five schools out of more than 1,380 schools in...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with Lynn, Huntsville Christian

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ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-match with county rival Lynn Lady Bears and brand new to 1A from AISA, the Huntsville Christian Academy Lady Saints. Addison swept both their matches and Lynn defeated the Lady Saints in two sets. Addison 2 –...

Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launches Powerful Partnerships Program

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development recently launched its Powerful Partnerships program at the Workforce Training Center on the campus of REHAU in Cullman. The initiative brings together the college and area businesses to drive workforce development...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball sweeps Pellissippi State, falls to Snead State; Women’s Golf finishes 4th at Mustang Invitational

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over Pellissippi State on Sept. 14 with set scores of 25-12, 26-24 and 25-13. Sophomore Chloe Jackson of Athens led the offense with 15 kills on 20 attempts, adding three block assists and two solo...

WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams ranked 2nd in USTFCCCA Polls

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Both Wallace State’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have earned top five national rankings in the Week 1 NJCAA Division II National Coaches’ Poll released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), with both teams securing second...

Jones Chapel VFD getting ladder truck

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JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department will be getting a ladder truck this fall. Fire Chief Clint Thrasher said the truck is a 1999 Spartan Smeal 75’ Aerial ladder truck with a 1,750 GPM (gallon per minute) pump and 400-gallon polypropylene...

Cullman County Youth Football Week 4 scoring recap

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now in the books and this weekend was packed with important matchups. The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the West Point Warriors, the Cold Springs Eagles traveled to take on the Vinemont Eagles, the Holly...

CPD reminds residents of safer alternative for transactions, exchanges

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CULLMAN, Ala. – In light of a recent violent crime that occurred during what was supposed to be a transaction for an online purchase, the Cullman Police Department is reminding residents of its Safe Exchange Zone that was established in 2017 in the CPD...

Powell named Miss Wallace State 2025; Harris named Miss North Alabama’s Teen

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College crowned its new Miss Wallace State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during competitions held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center. Marli Kate Powell, a freshman general studies major, was selected to...

Hope Horses receives $10K boost from Ag Commissioner Pate 

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate this week visited local nonprofit Hope Horses, presented the organization with $10,000. Pate said the funds are to continue and expand the nonprofit’s therapeutic/adaptive riding program, school field trip program and equine camp program. Executive...

Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950

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From the files of 1900 M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont. Doctor W.A. Barclift of Hartselle is having a cottage erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and will use it as a summer home. Swiss and Limberger cheese...

FCCLA students compete in Beef Cook-off; Baggett named Most Outstanding FCCLA Member

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sept. 17, 2024, various Cullman County and city school students met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the FCCLA All County Beef Cook-off. The Cattlewomen’s Association and Alabama Farm Credit sponsored the event. Adalynn Bowers from West Point placed first,...

Holly Pond’s Cassandra Peterson 1 of 7 JSU student media members named finalists for prestigious national recognition

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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -  Cassandra Peterson of Holly Pond is one of seven student contributors to Jacksonville State University's student-run news outlet, The Chanticleer, and the student-run radio station, WLJS 91.9 FM, who have been named finalists for Pinnacle Awards by the College Media Association....

Berlin Town Council passes 2025 budget

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BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday, Sept. 16, passed a $1.9 million 2025 budget, including projected expenses from the Town’s three funds and with $846,200 carried over from the 2024 budget. In addition to carried-over funds, the budget projects $1,295,200 in...

Cullman’s Taylor Simmons chosen for inaugural class of Shelby Scholars at UA

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at The University of Alabama recently announced the 39 students selected as the inaugural class of Shelby Scholars — an undergraduate program within the Institute. “It’s an honor to be selected as an inaugural Shelby...

CPD hosts 5 German police officers for STAR program

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the Cullman Police Department  this week hosted five German police officers who are participating in the STAR International Police Exchange Alabama Chapter program.  CPD Administrative Lt. Eric Cole said the STAR program isn’t an acronym, but a...

Cullman’s Mason Oakley needs your vote in Baby of the Year contest

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Mason Oakley, 1, a joyful and bright baby from Cullman, is currently a contestant in the Baby of the Year contest, presented by Jessica Alba, which offers a $25,000 prize, a professional photo shoot and a feature in a Baby of...

PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont earns 45-7 homecoming win over Carbon Hill

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont welcomed the Carbon Hill Bulldogs in for homecoming Friday night and the Eagles celebrated the end of the week’s festivities with a 45-7 victory on the field. Vinemont received the opening kick-off and quickly jumped out to an 8-0 lead when...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region game at Muscle Shoals 55-27

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MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on the road for another region game at Muscle Shoals Friday night and tying things up at 7 early on, the Trojans began to pull away before the end of the first half. The ‘Cats...

PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls at Geraldine 55-6

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GERALDINE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were coming off a dominant performance against Brindlee Mountain last week, but they had their hands full when they arrived at Geraldine Friday night. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 28-6 lead in the first half and...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops region battle with Hackleburg 30-14

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ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Hackleburg Panthers on a muggy night in lovely A.G. Hicks Stadium in a game with real region championship implications. It was a tale of two halves as Addison was thoroughly dominated in the first half but dominated the...

PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oakman at home 54-7

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs collected their first win of the season at Carbon Hill last week, but they had a tougher test on their hand when they faced Oakman at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night. Five new members of the Bulldog Wall...

PREP FOOTBALL: Winston County pulls away to top Cold Springs 27-6

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BREMEN, Ala. – After shutting out Cleveland on the road last week, the Cold Springs Eagles returned home and looked to continue their winning ways against Winston County on Friday night. It was a close game at the half, but it was all Winston County in...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek picks up 31-16 win at Waterloo

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WATERLOO, Ala. – After handling Phillips Bear Creek a week ago, the Tigers of Meek were back on the road Friday night for another region game against Waterloo. The Tigers built up a 31-0 lead over the Cougars in the first half and cruised...

PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies win nail-biter at Lawrence County 28-25

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MOULTON, Ala. – After picking up a win at Ardmore last week, the Fairview Aggies were on the road once again Friday night, this time for a big region battle at Lawrence County. Fairview jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter...

PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders remain unbeaten with 21-0 win at Cordova

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CORDOVA, Ala. – After collecting a win at Haleyville last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup against Cordova. Good Hope’s defense has been stout all season and it showed up again this week, leading...

Monster Truck Wars roars into Cullman Sept. 28-29

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center is gearing up for an action-packed weekend with the highly anticipated Monster Truck Wars, happening Sept. 28-29. This family friendly event will feature three giant shows, showcasing world-famous monster trucks, jaw-dropping stunts and a chance...

Pet of the week: The one and only Picasso

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Picasso, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a 1-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog seeking out the perfect person or people to be his family. This majestic lovable pooch is low-energy companion. He is unassuming fellow who enjoys everyone and every creature...

Cullman County Commission discusses remodel, 2025 budget

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CULLMAN, Ala. – During the work session preceding the Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Facilities and Equipment Manager Shane Bailey updated the commission on the remodel of the its wing of the Cullman County Courthouse. Currently, the commission meeting room contains...

Guy Hunt Library to host local author Vada Hightower Oct. 3

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Guy Hunt Library will host a special event featuring local author Vada Hightower on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. Hightower, known for her deeply personal and faith-driven storytelling, will present her latest novel, “Beneath the Surface,” which explores themes...

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Holly Pond’s Barnett wins inaugural Vinemont Invitational; full local results

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VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School hosted the inaugural Vinemont Invitational at the Vinemont Sports Complex Thursday afternoon and Holly Pond’s Travis Barnett claimed the win in the varsity boys’ race with a blistering time of 17:34.47. Fairview’s Alex England (18:22.34), Vinemont’s Brady Johnson...

Local family’s home devastated by lightning

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CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family is left clinging to threads of normalcy after an intense lightning strike devastated their home.  On Friday night, Sept. 13, the Winstead family was preparing for a family favorite – a movie night on the couch. Jenna Winstead, a...

CCBOE talks FY 2025 budget

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, and discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget. It also proclaimed September Attendance Awareness Month in Cullman County Schools.  First on the agenda was discussion on the budget. The...

Cruise In & Car Show to benefit Blakney family after devastating fire

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CULLMAN, Ala. - The upcoming Cruise In & Car Show benefiting the Blakney family will be held on Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Baileyton Drag Strip. This event is organized to raise funds for Zak Blakney, assistant baseball coach at Fairview...

Willkommen to Cullman Oktoberfest: Oct. 3-5

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman is a small town filled with rich German history woven into the very fabric of its culture. Col. John G. Cullmann, who founded the town in the 1800s, brought along his traditions when he immigrated from Germany to settle in...

St. Bernard’s Willa Smith named National Merit Semifinalist

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CULLMAN, Ala. -  St. Bernard Preparatory School is proud to announce that senior Willa Smith has  been named a Semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Smith is among the elite group of 268 students from Alabama to receive this honor, placing her...

FAITH: ‘Helping others, especially kids, find God is very important to me’: Cold Springs’ Adriana Young discusses relationship with God

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BREMEN, Ala. -- Adriana Young is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, she discussed the role that God has played in her life. She shared her favorite Bible verse and talked about how much it means to...

Community leaders celebrate renovations at Gulf State Park Pier

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GULF SHORES, Ala. - Local civic, business and community leaders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the re-opening of iconic Gulf State Park Pier, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The pier underwent an extensive renovation and reopened to the public last month. Friday’s...

Canva Basics workshop Sept. 23 at Chamber of Commerce

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch & Learn workshop on Canva Basics, part of a series sponsored by Wallace State Community College. This event will take place on Monday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Designed for...

Cullman’s Abby Sosa named 3rd Alternate in Miss University of Alabama Pageant

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Five University of Alabama students were among those who competed for the Miss University of Alabama 2025 title on Sept. 14, and finished as alternates and earned other awards during the evening. The Miss University of Alabama Court includes: Fourth Alternate - Rylie...

Cullman County Youth Football Tuesday night scores

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Bad weather forced two of this week’s youth football matchups to be moved from Saturday to Tuesday night. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs, and the Cullman Bearcats traveled to take on the Good Hope Raiders. Hanceville Bulldogs at Vinemont Eagles Fireplug: Bulldogs 28 -...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Curry, West Morgan

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ADDISON, Ala. -- The top-ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-match with 4A powers West Morgan Lady Rebels (ranked No. 4) and Curry Lady Jackets at Allen Stephenson Gym. Addison split the matches, defeating Curry 2-1 and falling to West Morgan 2-0. Curry defeated West...

Wallace State Nursing accepting applications for Spring 2025

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education is currently accepting applications for students wishing to enter in the Spring 2025 semester. The deadline to apply for entry is Oct. 1. An informational meeting for prospective students will be held on...

Hometown Medical to hold Medicare informational meeting

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Hometown Medical Group, a primary care facility in Cullman focusing on senior and individual care, is hosting an informational meeting on Sept. 19, for recipients of Medicare or area seniors 65 and older with an interest in Medicare coverage. Area seniors and...

Little Free Library coming to Fairview

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park will soon be home to a Little Free Library after resident Stephanie Sprouse presented the idea at the last Fairview Town Council meeting. “We enjoy visiting Fairview park and the Little Free Library is an opportunity for...

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope drops matches with Danville, Madison County

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted a tri-match against Danville (area) and Madison County Monday night. Good Hope fell to Danville 3-0 in a hard-fought first match and dropped another close one with Madison County in the second match 2-1. Danville 3...

FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live for the Lord every day’: West Point’s Katie Beth Yovino talks about how God has changed her life

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- Katie Beth Yovino is a senior at West Point High School this year and in this interview, she discussed the way God has changed her life and the role He has played in her journey. "Ever since around September, I was...

Cullman man dies after Blount County wreck

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BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Blount County. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as David L. Davis, 63. Troopers said Davis was critically injured when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was...

A sweet celebration: National Honey Month

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — National Honey Month is a celebration of the vital role honeybees and apiculturists play in pollination and honey production. As beekeepers across the country work to support bee populations amid a myriad of challenges, this month highlights the importance of...

All or nothing: Managing white-tailed deer predators in the Southeast

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Predators play an important role in wildlife ecosystems. You can think of them as nature’s own regulatory service. Without their presence, prey populations would quickly overtake habitats, leading to mass areas of depleted resources. Predators also remove injured and diseased...

Harvest to Home serves local food to sold-out crowd

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Sept. 12, held its annual fundraising event, the Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner & Auctions, at the Dr. William F. Peinhardt Conference Center at Wallace State Community College. The event was sold out.   The...

Hanceville City Council votes to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday held a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-5, which proposed amending the zoning ordinance to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities within city limits. The council also made appointments to the...

7 arrested in multistate vehicle theft ring

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CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department Investigation Division in conjunction with Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Friday evening, Sept. 13, 2024, arrested seven individuals allegedly involved in a multistate vehicle theft ring, according to a media...

Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950

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From the files of 1936   Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham. Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle. Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, were in Cullman on Saturday. Mrs. Conrad Howard and Miss Trichel Cordes spent Tuesday in Birmingham. Doctor and Mrs. C.E. Herrin and...

PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County 40-0

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WEST POINT, Ala. – After heavy rainfall postponed West Point’s region matchup against Lawrence County Friday night, the Warriors and Red Devils were able to hit the turf at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately for the West Point faithful braving...

WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball Sweeps Bevill State, Lawson State, Men’s Golf places 6th in Dan York Tournament, Men’s and Women’s Tennis opens home season against Itawamba

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Bevill State at home on Sept. 11. The Lady Lions posted a 3-0 victory with set scores of 25-5, 25-14 and 25-13, further improving their...

Making dreams come true: Support Cullman’s Special Education students’ dream trip to Disney

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is offering its Special Education students a life-changing opportunity with an upcoming trip to Disney. The adventure, designed to build essential life skills, will see students developing teamwork, responsibility and real-world experience through a series of pre-trip and...

West Point hosts Community Homecoming Parade

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WEST POINT, Ala. -  West Point residents were given a brush-up on parade etiquette and candy-collecting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the West Point Community Homecoming Parade. Attendees rallied around the West Point High School football team ahead of its homecoming game, scheduled for...

PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos race past Brindlee Mountain on homecoming 54-8

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – After waiting through a couple hours of weather delays, the Holly Pond Broncos hit the field for a homecoming matchup against Brindlee Mountain and they celebrated the occasion with a dominant, 54-8 win over the Lions. The Broncos quickly forced a...

Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss University of Alabama title

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Eighteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. The Miss UA pageant, which is an official preliminary event for Miss Alabama and Miss America, is...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison picks up 39-6 region win at Cherokee

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CHEROKEE, Ala. – Addison traveled to the quaint town of Cherokee in Northwest Alabama Friday night to take on the Indians in a region game at a surprisingly dry William Lyle Harris Stadium. If Addison was expecting to play the Cherokee teams of old, they...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs hammers Cleveland on the road 46-0

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CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road for a region matchup at Cleveland Friday night and after more than two hours of lighting delays, the Eagles dominated the Panthers once they hit the field. Cold Springs jumped out to...

PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 37-8 region win at Phillips Bear Creek

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BEAR CREEK, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Phillips Bear Creek and after falling to Hackleburg last week, the Tigers bounced back with an impressive, 37-8 win over the Bears. A 50-yard touchdown pass...

PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont bounces back with 32-28 win at Midfield

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MIDFIELD, Ala. – After falling in four overtimes on the road at Phil Campbell last week, the Vinemont Eagles found themselves in another tight game Friday night. However, the Eagles were able to finish the game strong and leave Midfield with a hard-fought, 32-28...

PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville shuts out Carbon Hill on the road 24-0

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CARBON HILL, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Carbon Hill and after struggling in their first three games this fall, the Bulldogs returned home from Carbon Hill with their first win of the season....

PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Ardmore on the road 28-6

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ARDMORE, Ala. – After dismantling West Point in their region opener last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night for another regional battle against Ardmore. The Aggies built a 14-0 lead in the first half and maintained control of the game in...

PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders earn 27-7 win at Haleyville

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HALEYVILLE, Ala. – After opening up region play with a 7-6 win over Fultondale last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night for a rainy, regional matchup at Haleyville. The score was knotted at 7 at halftime but the...

PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman scores late to edge Jasper 21-20

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JASPER, Ala. – Cullman back on the road for a rainy regional matchup at Jasper Friday night and despite the wet and windy conditions on the field, it was another classic battle between the Bearcats and the Vikings. Cullman trailed 20-7 at one point...

Celebrate Magic: The Gathering’s DUSKMOURN prerelease on Sept. 20 at Gamer Geeks Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Gamer Geeks Cullman will be hosting a prerelease event for Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, DUSKMOURN, on Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. Inspired by 80s and 90s horror films, this set takes players on a journey through a haunted mansion...

Celebrating 100 Years: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosting centennial event Sept. 15

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:45 a.m., marking a century of faith, community and service. The centennial event will feature a historical display of photos and documents, as well as a potluck...

Pet of the week: Mr. Paddy Mahoney

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CULLMAN, Ala. - He may not have bagpipes but Paddy Mahoney, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, makes for excellent company. He’s a terrier mix who is approximately 1 year old. Though he’s a terrier, Mr. Paddy Mahoney is an unassuming chap displaying a...

Free electric vehicle showcase set for Saturday in Cullman

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CULLMAN, Ala. – A free electric vehicle (EV) showcase will take place at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman on Saturday, Sept. 14. A variety of EVs will be on display, and EV owners will be on-hand to talk one-on-one with anyone interested in learning more...

‘The smallest acts of kindness can ignite meaningful and lasting change’

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CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sept. 10, volunteers from all walks of life participated in the United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring. The groups of givers gathered at UWCC’s partner agencies across the county to lend a hand in completing various tasks,...

Fairview Town Council talks fire hydrants, Little Free Library

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the Fairview Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, when the council welcomed Clint Hayes of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. Hayes shared news about one of the department’s latest projects. Hayes stated that over 70 fire...

CCBOE names Dowski, Johnson August Teacher, Staff Member of the Month

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who go above and beyond in their professions. Teacher of the Month: Kendra Dowski, PreK, Parkside Kendra Dowski is a PreK teacher at Parkside. "She has worked...