CULLMAN, Ala. - In 1999, two young men walked into Columbine High School in Colorado and began shooting students and teachers. The first officers to respond followed traditional training and waited outside for 30 minutes for SWAT teams to arrive, while the shooters had the building and student body to themselves.
In the last 21 years, that procedure has changed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two much talked about events will take place in Cullman County Saturday, June 20. The Back the Blue Rally will be held in Good Hope and the Juneteenth Community Cookout will be happening at Veterans Park in Hanceville.
The newly-formed group Committee for a Better Cullman is hosting the Hanceville event. Juneteenth is a holiday that...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After months of planting, painting, roofing and hail damage repair, a celebration was held at Heritage Park Thursday evening to commemorate the completion of renovations to the baseball fields and main office/concessions stand building. The work started last November after the last season ended, and Assistant Athletic Director Ashley Dye said that the finished product was...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Northbrook Baptist Church (NBC) invites the community out to the ball field behind the church Friday evening for its free family movie night event. The church is located at 3691 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058.
“We will be showing ‘Toy Story 4’ on the ball field behind our church,” said NBC Children’s Ministry Pastor Erica Turner....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College
athletics had four programs named Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)
Academic Teams of the Year for the 2019-2020 academic year in a list released
by the league on Thursday.
Additionally, Wallace State athletics had 100 individuals
named to the Spring 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. Each student on
the list maintained a GPA of 3.00 or higher to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism invites everyone to come to Heritage Park and enjoy the newly-renovated facilities Thursday, June 18. The celebration will take place from 5-7 p.m., when guests can enjoy free hot dogs and shaved ice while they take in the changes.
Assistant Athletic Director Ashley Dye said that the changes had given the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, The Tribune encountered a distinct-looking gentleman out for a walk in Cullman, dressed in a “sauna suit” in the summer warmth and carrying an American flag on a staff. He declined to give his name, but did share when asked that he is a Marine Corps veteran, and described his mission to promote...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced the passing of its Director of Finance & Administration, Jackie Moore, 64.
The Chamber issued the following statement:
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is deeply saddened by the death of our good friend and staff member, Jackie Moore, who passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Moore came to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) administrative assistant Tonja Grace shared Sunday afternoon:
“Something happened this week that has been weighing on my mind all weekend. Our shelves are empty at the food bank, it was in the local papers, etc. We are still operating as a drive-thru service only, a lady pulls up and has a donation....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second Saturday of June marks an important occasion for car lovers in Cullman: the Pentastar South Car Club's annual Mopar (Chrysler-made vehicle) car show. Every year, the proceeds from the show (registration fees, raffle tickets and extra donations) go to benefit the Secret Meals for Hungry Kids program, a charity created by the Alabama Credit Union...
WEST POINT, Ala. – For
the second straight season, West Point standout Aubry Cleghorn has earned an
invitation the annual Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Event. The
21st edition of the event will be held at Troy University July 7-10
and the top rising juniors and seniors in the state will be competing.
Cleghorn was already on his way to another stellar
season before...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Early Tuesday morning, Hanceville firefighters were called to a structure fire off Stadium Street near the Hanceville High School baseball field. There they found a house fully engulfed in flames, its roof already burned. Responding with them were units and personnel from the Garden City and Johnson's Crossing fire departments, as well as Hanceville Police and...
ARLEY, Ala. – State legislators and Winston County officials on Monday gathered next to Duncan Bridge in Arley, where Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, R-Jasper joined Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley to announce that the State of Alabama has taken possession of the bridge, located on Highway 41 on Lewis Smith Lake.
According to the agreement...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Childhaven Board of Directors and Executive Director Dr. Jim Wright have announced Wright’s plans to retire at the end of 2020. Wright will have served just over 27 years at Childhaven when his retirement is official, making him Childhaven’s longest-serving executive director.
During Wright’s tenure, two new homes- the Smith and Willingham Cottages- have been constructed. ...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) on Sunday announced it will temporarily close the Smith Lake Park Public Boat Ramp in Cullman County June 18, 2020 for the completion of parking lot striping.
The facility will be closed for approximately one or two days, and will reopen when...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Athletes from Cullman’s special needs Miracle League, along with their families, welcomed the Saints Motorcycle Club, cheered them on and thanked the riders as they swung by the Field of Miracles Saturday morning on the first leg of their annual Miracle League Ride. According to ride coordinators, approximately 150 riders took part. After the group departed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second Saturday of June marks the Pentastar South Car Club's annual Mopar show. The show was previously held at the Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership, then at Depot Park once it outgrew the dealership lot; now the show will take over Sportsman Lake Park this Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Besides giving car...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just ahead of Friday’s Alan Jackson drive-in concert at the Rock the South (RTS) venue at the intersection of County Roads 469 and 436, four signs appeared- one at each approach to the intersection- to warn concert guests, “Don’t drink and drive.” The signs are marked “In memory of Curt Wilson.” They were the idea of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic earned a 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program recently. By self-attesting that the organization has certain policies and procedures in place, Good Samaritan is able to highlight its commitment to providing quality care to patients.
The mission of the NAFC is to...
TROY, Ala. –
Junior Levi Thomas was selected by the San Diego Padres with the
109th pick in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft, Thursday
evening. Thomas becomes the sixth Trojan in program history to be selected in
the top five rounds of the draft.
Thomas finished with a career 2.98 ERA and 185 strikeouts compared to just 53
walks, a ratio of 3.5:1. With a 12-3 record, his...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Most Cullmanites are familiar with The Foundry Thrift Store which sits along U.S. Highway 31 South. Some may not know The Foundry is a faith-based rehabilitation organization and ministry out of Bessemer that has thrift stores located in Cullman, Fairfield and Pelham. The stores financially support the ministry, and one of the ministry’s campuses is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Wednesday reported to The Tribune that its food pantry’s shelves are getting dangerously close to empty, and a visit to the agency proved that the staff was not exaggerating. While stocks of produce remain good, supplies of the most common staple items like canned vegetables, dry beans and rice, canned...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - On Monday evening, a proposal that could have brought the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument that was recently removed from Birmingham’s Linn Park nearer to Cullman County was declined. The Blountsville Historical Society voted almost unanimously to pass on the proposed relocation to Blountsville Historical Park of the monument that was taken down in Birmingham after...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former
Bearcat Houston Smith is the latest local standout to make his college decision
and he’ll be heading to Huntingdon to play for Head Coach Mike Turk and the Hawks.
Smith will join several other area players on the Hawks roster this fall, including
Holly Pond’s Kyler Chaney, Cold Springs’ Lawson Burgess and Vinemont’s Dallin
Dinkle. Smith celebrated his signing at...
Updated 6-9-20 at 6:06 p.m. with a statement from ALDOT
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a fatal two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Alabama Highway 157 and U.S. Highway 278 Sunday evening, many Cullman County residents have renewed their calls for a traffic light to prevent further casualties and wrecks at the location, which many say is dangerous. The Tribune spoke...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Monday welcomed 25 teams of golfers, from old hands to first-timers, to Terri Pines Country Club for the organization’s annual Links for Literacy charity golf tournament.
The Link’s Melissa Betts explained, “This supports all of our literacy programs, including our financial literacy programs. We have literacy programs in the elementary schools...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Protests and riots have been sweeping the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis May 25. The city of Birmingham saw residents take it upon themselves to try to take down the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Linn Park Sunday night, May 31. Despite a large number of protestors staying...
Updated 7-7-20 at 12:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is distributing food as part of the USDA’s Farm to Families program. The distributions take place Wednesdays.
There are no restrictions and no eligibility requirements. This is first come, first served until gone. Please see the schedule below for pick-up in your area. Each location will have...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This
year has been an unusual one for spring sports and so far, awards season is no different.
Since there were so few games played before the coronavirus pandemic closed
schools across the state, the Alabama Sports Writers Association opted not to
vote on All-State teams this year. However, AL.com has compiled a list of 20 of
the top players in...
Updated 6-7-20 at 9:06 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person is dead and two injured in a wreck at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County. The incident happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Randy Pope, 28, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cullman County Coroner's Office.
Cullman County Coroner...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, June 20, Victim Services of Cullman will host the “Ride for Justice” to promote crime victims’ rights awareness. Riders will meet at Hawg Engineering, 230 U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman at 9 a.m.; kickstands up at 11 a.m. The ride will end at Daystar Church, where riders will be treated to refreshments.
Anyone who pre-registers...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Miracle League for special needs athletes will get a visit at the Field of Miracles Saturday, June 13 from the Saints Motorcycle Club of Cullman County as the club takes a fundraising ride through the area. The club will leave from the Cullman Elks Lodge around 11 a.m. and will pass by the Field of...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, a long ordeal came to a joyful conclusion when Tiger the cat was rescued from the top of a tall, tall pine near Vinemont, two weeks to the day from his climb up the tree. Exploring the environs of the country home to which his family recently moved, Tiger found himself up a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) on Friday morning cut the ribbon on a house along Hopewell Street in Hanceville that will serve as a veterans transitional home, housing up to 12 veterans who are struggling but working to make the move back to civilian life.
One half of the duplex is scheduled to open with four residents by...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual City of Cullman v. Cullman County blood drive took place Friday, with four LifeSouth bloodmobiles parked around town. In past years, the drive has been a friendly “competition” between the City of Cullman and Cullman County; however, this year both parties united to do the drive as one.
LifeSouth Donor Recruiter Melanie Moore shared the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman, a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental disabilities find employment, excitedly announced recently the completion of an accessibility ramp at its office, which will allow wheelchair access for clients and other visitors.
The nonprofit, founded by Executive Director Melissa Dew and Director of Services...
WEST POINT, Ala. - Grave’s General Store & Diner in West Point will host a cruise-in this Saturday night, June 6, beginning at 5 p.m.
Building owner Michelle Wisner, who is helping organize the event, said she hopes the cruise-in will “help people try to get back to normal,” continuing, “Car, truck, motorcycle, vintage, rat rod, anything. If you just...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three officers of the Cullman Police Department were recognized Friday morning after putting together a combined 60 years of service within the community. Officer Roy Bates, Sergeant Terry Gilliland and Lieutenant Jody Martin were presented with years of service pins and certificates to recognize their time with the department. Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Captain J.P....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many have noticed that downtown Cullman is taking on a vintage feel, with the appearance of a gravel road through the Warehouse District. The change is only temporary, though; as First Avenue undergoes a streetscape renovation and utilities upgrade, businesses remain open and accessible, and the City has stated they will remain that way, even if...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new City of Cullman app, “Cullman Connect,” is now live. It's called “SeeClickFix” in the app stores.
The app will help citizens get help for problems they discover around town and help streamline the process for bringing City resources to the problem-solving process. Photos and reports sent in through the app will be routed automatically to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after protests in Nashville and Birmingham over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota turned into violent riots, a group of young protesters appeared in Cullman’s Depot Park, sparking concern among local residents and especially among nearby downtown business owners. The protests have gone on for four days without any incidents, but some are still...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every summer, LifeSouth hosts a friendly blood drive “competition” between the City of Cullman and Cullman County. This year’s drive is different. Now called the “Cullman United Blood Drive,” this year’s event will take place Friday, June 5.
LifeSouth bloodmobiles will be stationed at four locations around Cullman from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.: the Cullman County...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
–Ten Coaches’ Children Scholarship winners for the 2019-20 school year have
been selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama High School Athletic
Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA), announced Director Jamie Lee Wednesday.
One of this year’s selections includes Meek High
School’s Stuart Waldrep, son of Coach Dana Waldrep. Stuart played football,
basketball and baseball for the Tigers.
The $1,000 need-based scholarships, presented...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Its
been a long spring, and I think a lot of people are craving a return to the
normal day to day, but we still have the summer ahead of us. However, local
teams are getting a taste of the familiar this week as players and coaches return
to campus and come together to begin their summer workout programs. Teams...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As anti-racism protests in Cullman’s Depot Park entered their third day Tuesday, former State Representative James Fields returned to meet for a second time with protesters. Fields looks at the protests and counter protests from a unique perspective: as an African-American official who held elected office from Cullman County.
Fields told The Tribune, “It’s a sad situation...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a peaceful protest against racism and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was winding down at Cullman’s Depot Park Sunday afternoon, protests in Birmingham were ramping up and would result in acts of violence across that city and its suburbs. As the protest continued in Cullman Monday and protest organizers created the “Correct Cullman”...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For the first time in eight weeks,
Senior athletes gathered at St. Bernard on May 21 with their families to be
recognized for their outstanding participation in Spring athletics for the
2019-20 academic year. Athletic Director, William Calvert welcomed those in
attendance followed by an opening prayer from Headmaster, Fr. Linus Klucsarits,
OSB. Senior athletes were escorted by their parents onto...
Updated 6-3-20 at 10:33 p.m. with a comment from Britt Demolition
CULLMAN, Ala. - As protests and riots sweep the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the city of Birmingham saw residents take it upon themselves to try to take down the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Linn Park Sunday night. During the...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Area summer favorite Spring Valley Beach Water Park opened for the season Saturday, with new rules in place due to COVID-19.
“Operational wise, it was great,” said co-owner Travis Gilliland of opening weekend. “It went really smooth. People were respectful of everybody’s personal space, as far as space goes out here. The park itself is really big:...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the weather is hot and humid, we here in Alabama appreciate having a home or workplace full of cool dry air to escape the heat. When the frost covers the ground, we appreciate having working heaters and stoves to make a warm meal. On nice days we can watch TV and grab a cold beverage from...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, a group of young people who, at times, numbered around 25, came to Depot Park to protest racism and the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. Through the afternoon, they waved at passers-by and walked around the park carrying signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe,” “Respect Existence or Expect Resistance,” “Be...
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed Friday in a wreck on Interstate 65 in Limestone County. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Joshua Lee Loyd, 23. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a media release, the crash happened at 1 a.m. May 29 near mile marker 351. Troopers said Lloyd was in a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune has received an increasing number of reports of coyotes spotted in and around the city limits of Cullman over the last several months. While coyotes do pose a threat to pets and livestock, with pets under 35 pounds being at greatest risk, there has never been a reported coyote attack of a person in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville celebrated the groundbreaking for the city’s new senior center Friday morning. The ceremony was held at the Hanceville Civic Center rather than the future site of the center at CW Day Park due to muddy conditions. City and County leaders were joined by members of Cullman County’s state legislative delegation and representatives...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the United States, almost 44% of people released from prison will be arrested again within one year, 68% within three years, and 83% within nine years. The phenomenon, known as recidivism, creates a cycle of hardship on communities, victims, families, law enforcement, courts and even the incarcerated themselves. The Link of Cullman County hopes to change...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man who spent 52 days at Cullman Regional due to complications from COVID-19 on Friday was discharged. Staff lined the hallway and cheered as Rolando Marquez, 51, was wheeled out.
Cullman Regional released the following statement: "Cullman Regional announced via video the discharge of a COVID-19 patient, Rolando Marquez who was initially admitted to the hospital...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Savings Bank (CSB) donated $1,000 to Good Samaritan Health Clinic Friday, as part of the institution’s Cullman Savings Bank Giving Back program.
CSB President John Riley explained, “We’ve got a long-standing relationship with the Good Samaritan Clinic. I served as chairman of the board, was on their board for a while, so I saw the good...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Longtime Cullman physician Phil Freeman passed away Tuesday. Below is his full obituary:
Dr. Phillip Wood Freeman, 69, of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 26, 2020 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born March 8, 1951 to Chester and Hilda Freeman and was preceded in death by his grandparents Boss and Loice Wood and Willis and Ethel...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many restrictions due to COVID-19 are being lifted in Alabama, none have yet been lifted for senior centers, which will remain closed at least through the month of June.
Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker said he hopes centers in Cullman County can re-open July 6.
“It all depends on what Governor (Kay) Ivey says,”...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the Alabama Pork Producers search for Bama’s Best Pulled Pork, the group has one question for the state’s residents — Who are you pulling for?
People are encouraged to nominate their favorite Alabama eatery serving up pulled pork in any way on the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Facebook page May 26-June 9. To enter, find the Bama’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday morning yielded a good time for Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR). The two were the beneficiaries of the Succulent & Perennial Plant Sale at the Festhalle. The sale was made possible by generous donor Calera McHenry, who grew all of the plants.
“The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama carefully reopens from the COVID-19 shutdown, golfers will have an opportunity to get outside for fresh air and fellowship, while at the same time helping multiple charitable projects of The Link of Cullman County, as the Links for Literacy 4-Man Shamble Golf Tournament comes to Terri Pines Country Club June 8. The event will...
City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
City of Cullman sanitation routes will run as normal.
Cullman County sanitation routes will be adjusted as follows:
Monday routes will be picked up Tuesday, May 26.
Tuesday routes will be picked up Wednesday, May 27.
Wednesday routes will be picked up Thursday, May 28.
Thursday routes...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) main branch held a soft re-opening at the end of April and continues to offer no-contact pick-up services.
“We still have the no-contact pick-up system in place,” said CCPLS Assistant Director Josie Harrington. “Right now, it’s a process of calling or emailing the library to let us know what material...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held its virtual 2019-20 campaign celebration Wednesday, The Tribune got to sit down with Executive Director Becky Goff to get caught up on the agency’s COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
Goff reported that UWCC has raised more than $30,000, so far, for COVID-19 relief efforts from many donors, including large gifts...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Paul’s Lutheran School Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction that was originally scheduled for April 18 at Terri Pines has been rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 1. All previous ticket and table purchases will be honored, and tickets are still available.
St. Paul’s Director for Creative Services Emily Trahan told The Tribune, “The school auction...
VINEMONT, Ala. -
Vinemont Middle School just wrapped up a big project this week, repairing the
gym’s floor. Principal Johnny Whaley explained the whole process and how long
it took to get the project done.
"It all got started a couple of years ago with a
fundraiser," Whaley said. "Premier Bank partnered with us through the
whole process and the plan quickly became a reality....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The COVID-19 pandemic has had an economic impact on many industries this spring. Cullman’s Festhalle Farmers’ Market is open, supporting local farmers and producers.
The Tribune spoke with some vendors at the Festhalle, as well as Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Recreational Development Director Christy Turner to see how the market has fared.
“As more farmers...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A City of Cullman construction crew working on the improvement project on First Avenue Southeast uncovered a small patch of the original brick pavement that once covered Cullman’s downtown streets. The spot was found at the intersection of First Avenue Southeast and Second Street Southeast.
Crewman Wesley Bennefield explained, “We located it this morning whenever we (were)...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli paid a flavorful visit to Good Samaritan Health Clinic Thursday, delivering 100 meals for the clinic staff to give to its patients, thanks to a gift from a stranger in Virginia.
Rumors Owner Annette Harris explained, “Working late one night at the deli, I got a phone call. I normally don’t answer the phone that...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1,
in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr.
Eric Massey’s directive announced Thursday.
AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said that was
welcome news for the AHSAA and its member schools.
“The AHSAA, its Central Board of Control, along with
the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), has updated its...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday went online for a virtual celebration of its 2019-20 campaign. After a livestream kickoff at 7:30 a.m. by Executive Director Becky Goff and Board Member Jennifer Parker, UWCC’s social media platforms were abuzz throughout the day with videos from officials and agency representatives from across the community, including:
UWCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
spending last season as an assistant on the sidelines with the Lady Bulldogs,
former Wallace State assistant coach Tim Bellmon is taking over as head girls
basketball coach at Hanceville High School. Bellmon is replacing Head Coach Christina
Watson who served six years as head coach. Tim is also the father of former Bulldogs
standout Tyson Bellmon who recently signed...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills which would authorize the Town of Garden City to take ownership of the Garden City Elementary School building from the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE). The transfer will be final once signed by Gov. Kay Ivey.
House Bill 495 was sponsored by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope. It authorizes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff at Donald E. Green Active Adult Center wanted seniors to know just how much they are missed and Tuesday afternoon held the Red, White & Blue Drive Thru for You parade. Staff planned the afternoon event to allow seniors a chance to stop by and say hello and grab a treat from Frios Gourmet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around Memorial Day, drivers traveling along U.S. Highway 31 in north Cullman are greeted by a long line of flags placed along the median. These flags are placed by the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214. This year, the veterans decided to do even more. Tuesday afternoon, the VFW held a ceremony presenting 328...
Updated 5-20-20 4:27 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A pursuit involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Tuesday resulted in a crash with three reported injuries. One patient was airlifted to an area hospital and two were transported by ambulance to area hospitals. The three injured parties were in a vehicle being pursued by a CCSO deputy.
No identities have been...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Relay For Life events canceled this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Relay For Life of Cullman County went virtual this year with its annual luminaria ceremony “to remember and celebrate those who have been affected by cancer or lost their battle and their brave caregivers.” Cancer patients and survivors may have weakened immune systems,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis All-Star Teams for the recently canceled
2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Tuesday by Jamie
Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches
Association (AHSADCA).
The teams comprised of 2021 rising seniors were chosen
by a special coaches committee from nominations received from AHSAA member
school tennis coaches.
This year’s selections included a pair...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Golf All-Star Teams for the 2020 AHSAA
North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Monday by Jamie Lee, Director
of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association
(AHSADCA).
The two 10-member teams comprised of 2021 rising
seniors were chosen by a special coaches committee from nominations received
from AHSAA member school golf coaches.
Among this year’s selections were Fairview...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Director Jamie Lee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches
Association (AHSADCA) announced Monday the Principals & Athletic
Directors Conference scheduled for June 2-3 is being merged with the AHSAA
Summer Conference, which is being converted to a virtual conference online. The
conference dates will remain July 13-18.
“Due to the ADPH guidelines concerning social distancing
and the concern over...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214, its Ladies’ Auxiliary and other volunteers on Monday placed 328 crosses along U.S. Highway 31 across from Sportsman Lake, to honor Cullman County’s fallen warriors from World War I through the current war on terrorism.
Project coordinator Rick Leigeber told The Tribune, “We’re honoring all of Cullman...
JOPPA, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills authorizing the Joppa Historical Board to take ownership of the old Joppa School from the Cullman County Board of Education.
The Tribune spoke with Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to learn more on House Bill 497, which he sponsored in the Alabama House of Representatives. House Bill 497 amends 2019 Act 435,...
VINEMONT, Ala. - A parade was held at Vinemont Elementary School Friday afternoon, giving students and teachers and opportunity to say farewell. Faculty and staff lined the front drive of the school in a sea of red shirts holding signs as the students made their way through. The students, many with their own signs, were all smiles.
Students were able...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced this week that COVID-19 antibody testing is now available at the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center, Cullman Regional Family & Internal Medicine and Cullman Regional Family Care.
“With so much unknown about the coronavirus, there is equally as much unknown about the COVID-19 antibody test,” Cullman Regional Chief Medical Officer William Smith, MD said....
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19
has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented
time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games I’ve seen in my years with
The Cullman Tribune. I’ve seen a lot of exciting games so far that had us all
on the edge of our seats so feel free to add any games that you...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is proud to announce it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award a total of $30,000 to three Cullman-area agencies to assist their ongoing work serving the community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Cullman Electric Cooperative’s board of trustees approved $5,000 donations for Cullman Regional Medical Center, the North Alabama Agriplex and Cullman...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior infielder Kolby Robinson was selected
to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team, the organization
announced Thursday.
The CoSIDA Academic
All-America program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their
combined academic and athletic performances. Robinson now advances to the
CoSIDA Academic All-America ballot. Academic All-America honorees will be
announced from June 8-11.
A human performance
exercise science major, Robinson graduated from the University...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With on-campus instruction suspended for the rest of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools are taking advantage of this time to do maintenance and make improvements to their campuses. East Elementary School’s in the city of Cullman has recently purchased playground equipment, thanks to the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Principal David Wiggins...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Wednesday afternoon, staff at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab received a special treat in the form of Frios pops and thank-you cards delivered by Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science teachers Tracy Smith and Adrian Basch. The instructors came by to thank the nursing home’s staffers for their recent assistance to 12 graduating CATA students...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games I’ve seen in my years with The Cullman Tribune. I’ve seen a lot of exciting games so far that had us all on the edge of our seats so feel free to add...
Cullman County Commission on Aging employee Jamie James is retiring after 22 years. James was recognized at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission.
Shown left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker, James and Commissioner Garry Marchman.
Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker shared, “Jamie is a great employee and brings such great energy to our office. She...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County native and Auburn University senior Kaycee Wright is spending her summer educating students about the importance of agriculture as an intern with the Alabama Farmers Federation.
An animal sciences major with a concentration in equine science, Wright is working with the Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program and Federation Women’s Leadership Division.
“We are thrilled to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1955, Farm-City Committees around Alabama have worked to deepen the understanding of the relationship between rural farmers and urban workers. These committees work on a variety of projects and programs throughout the year to do that - banquets, farm tours, school field trips, competitions and countless other special events. To encourage individual county committees, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex recently announced it was awarded a United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program grant. Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey said the grant will benefit both local farmers and feeding agencies.
“This grant, targeting COVID-19 relief, will provide funds for the Agriplex to purchase produce from our local farmers and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A cancer diagnosis is an incredibly stressful ordeal, both for the patient and their family - treatments, work obligations, health complications and the mental toll of having to handle everything can wear someone down very quickly. Fortunately for a local insurance agent, she found that her colleagues were more than happy to support her in any way...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Park Campground and other parks around the state of Alabama remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parks, including campgrounds, have been allowed to remain open while playgrounds remain closed and beaches only recently reopened with restrictions. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport said he and his staff are staying on top of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two weeks ago, the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced it would be creating a website that would compile the operating information for local businesses into one convenient place. Wednesday, the site went live. Until Wednesday, the only thing visitors saw when they went to https://cullmanis.com/ was a submission form for businesses to enter their information. Visitors can...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday reopened 2020 Census field offices in Alabama while continuing to follow all current health and safety guidelines.
The resumption of activities come as part of a phased restart by the Census Bureau in select areas of the country. The Census Bureau said all returning staff will receive safety training to observe...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
-- Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, the
COVID-19 Safer at Home Order will be amended by opening other facilities across
the state. While the amended order does open gyms and other athletic facilities
to 50% capacity, the order does not open schools. Per Dr. Eric Mackey,
Superintendent Alabama State Department of Education, ALL Alabama public school
campuses...
