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Run-off elections set for Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Cullman and Garden City
CULLMAN - There are two run-off elections set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4, one in the city of Cullman and one in...
Hanceville High marching band gets help from Shedd
HANCEVILLE - The 57-member Hanceville High School marching band will be traveling throughout the northern part of the state during the 2016-2017 school year....
No election for West Point
Photo shows current West Point Town Council. Front row, Frankie Jones, Mayor Kenneth Kilgo and Alton Bailey. Back row, Darion Daniels, Gerald Schaefer and...
Some unwanted excitement at 2nd Fridays event
CULLMAN - The third Friday night celebration of the summer, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Fridays...
Hanceville City Council: Fire chief reports busy month; kids back in school
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday evening at Hanceville City Hall with all council members present.
Councilman Doug Batemon...
3-way race for City School Board, Place 2
Photo: l-r, Kevin Binkowski, Chris Branham and Susan Martin Hauk
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board, Place 2 race has three Cullman residents vying...
More than 40 volunteers, including off-duty deputies, detectives and EMS, search for missing woman
CULLMAN - The family of missing woman Jordan Lee Wilson received an outpouring of support this past weekend from more than 40 volunteers who...
Cullman welcomes 6 new firefighters, 4 police officers
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday night for a regular meeting with all council members present, and the council welcomed six...
Kids and families enjoy a night out in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - Despite the thunderstorms earlier in the afternoon, hundreds of families ventured out to C.W. Day Park in Hanceville for the town’s annual...
Event this weekend for Vinemont’s Anna Hughes
On behalf of Denise and myself we are overwhelmed and humbled by everyone's kindness and generosity. We are extremely thankful. May God bless all."
Randy...
Cullman Planning Commission notes- Aug. 1
CULLMAN - The Cullman Planning Commission met on Monday night for their monthly meeting where all members were present with the exception of Mike...
City Council: Hanceville heated heading into election
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met for their work session and regular meeting on Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall. It’s rarely a...
CCCDC gives West Point High $50,000 for football field and track
Pictured (l-r): Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle, Richard Barnett, Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, CCCDC Commissioner Bradley Williams, West Point High School Principal Heith Yearwood,...
Educator Joey Orr seeking Place 1 on Cullman City School Board
CULLMAN - Joey Orr is a mother of three, a teacher with 13 years of experience in the classroom and she holds a master’s...
North-Central AL Young Democrats host Community Fun Day at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN - The group is still in its infancy, but the North-Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) are already making a name for themselves locally...
Addiction: Wrap-up
CULLMAN - Back in May, we begin weekly installments examining addictions and their impact on the lives of people in our community. This week,...
Townson, Jacobs go head-to-head in mayoral forum
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly community luncheon on Friday provided a forum for Cullman incumbent mayor Max A. Townson and...
1st free summer meal program sees success, will end on July 29
CULLMAN - The first free summer meal program, provided by the Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program, was deemed a great success during the...
UPDATED: Ethics commission reverses decision; Brown’s name WILL appear on ballot
UPDATE: THURSDAY, JULY 21 AT 12:10 P.M. (see updated documents below as well)
"I have received verification from the Alabama Ethics Commission that Bobby Brown...
City aggressively addressing WWTP odor problem; several election certificates issued
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Tuesday evening where they issued several election certificates and moved forward to combat the issue raised...
Addiction: Meth, part 7
CULLMAN - Chronic drug abuse can lead to loss of employment, loss of family, homelessness and myriad health conditions leading to death. Methamphetamine use...
County Attorney authorized to file proceedings against business for nonpayment of taxes; several items...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning for an expedited meeting where 13 items of new business were voted on in...
Cullman City Council reinstates Vintage Beverages’ liquor license; odor from Wastewater Treatment Plant addressed
Photo shows Anthony Quattlebaum of Ryan Creek Subdivision
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, making decisions on the future of the...
AT&T: Cullman Industrial Complex and Industrial Parks 1,2,3 and 5 are now fiber ready
Photo: City Councilwoman Jenny Folsom and AT&T Alabama President Fred McCallum sign the agreement.
CULLMAN - With representatives from Topre America Corporation, Cullman Economic Development...
Whitney Cotton Memorial Scholarship established at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - From the giddiness of the first day of classes and the gleeful anxiety of not knowing what to expect to the late...
Community profile: Local couple on journey of a lifetime
CULLMAN - Local couple Jared and Brittney Hopper are on a journey of a lifetime. After struggling for years with the difficulty and pain...
UPDATE: Vinemont High School’s Anna Hughes has surgery to remove breathing tube
HUNTSVILLE - Two weeks after the car wreck that broke four of her vertebrae and took the life of her friend Whitney Cotton, Vinemont...
Alabama 4-H Mud Run slated for Saturday, Aug. 13
CULLMAN - Next month, the Cullman County office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama 4-H Club will be hosting the 4-H...
Spotting and reporting child neglect
CULLMAN - Often, child abuse leaves noticeable physical evidence – broken limbs, deep bruising or burns. These injuries may happen once or a pattern...
A great night for a drive-in
CULLMAN - Perhaps seeking a respite from the week’s tragedies, Cullman families showed up Nesmith Park and had the opportunity to turn to animation...
CHS cross country team to host mattress sale fundraiser July 16
CULLMAN - Today’s youth are often charged with claims of lack of dedication, laziness and apathy by their elders. That argument’s validity is put...
Peer mentoring program seeing success in area schools
CULLMAN - Life that Counts, a local nonprofit agency, provides peer-to-peer mentoring for many of our county’s high school and middle school students. The...
Planning Commission meets; Fox Meadow Phase II a sore spot
Photo shows Austin Evans of Davidson Homes.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Planning Commission met on Tuesday night at the City Hall Auditorium where present members,...
Heritage Park fireworks festival goes off with a boom
CULLMAN - Desperation Church and the City of Cullman teamed up for their annual Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show at Heritage Park...
Clint Hollingsworth: I just want to take care of this community
CULLMAN - Clint Hollingsworth is a man who is outnumbered. Until two years ago, he was the only man in the house, living with...
Fireworks over Garden City
GARDEN CITY - Garden City First Baptist Church hosted its annual, family-friendly fireworks celebration at Garden City Park this evening, where they provided fun...
Local realtor gives back through Homes for Heroes program
CULLMAN - Local real estate agent Richard Neese became a part of the Homes for Heroes program two months ago. The St. Bernard graduate...
Addiction: Alcoholism and consequences of being the life of the party, part 6
CULLMAN - Stevie is a successful career woman with a bright teen son. Since her divorce from her son’s father 10 years ago brought...
Benefit car wash held today at McGriff Tire for Anna Hughes
CULLMAN – Since the tragic wreck one week ago today, the lives of two families have forever been changed. Sadly, Vinemont’s Whitney Cotton was...
Community aids in healing efforts after tragic wreck involving Vinemont students
CULLMAN - In times of peril, one’s true character is evident. Following Whitney Cotton’s untimely death in a traffic incident on Saturday night, the...
radKIDS underway at civic center
CULLMAN - The radKIDS Summer Safety Camp is underway at the Cullman Civic Center where roughly 40 children are learning about protecting their personal...
Commission gives Cullman Rescue Squad extension to July 11; several other business items approved
Photo shows County Administrator Gary Teichmiller and Commissioner Garry Marchman.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning at the Cullman County Courthouse...
URCD board: CSX passenger rail service reports not true
CULLMAN - The Urban Renewal and Community Development Board met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where it squashed rumors of a CSX...
Cullman City Council revokes Vintage Beverages’ liquor license; city fire department praised
Photo shows City Attorney Roy Williams.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday evening at City Hall where they,...
Dr. Jenny Folsom on what drives her to serve: “Hopefully I have been able...
CULLMAN - After a successful career as an educator, Cullman City Council President Pro Tem Dr. Jenny Folsom is a trailblazer in her hometown....
Hanceville FD aims to make homes easier to find in emergencies
HANCEVILLE - As reported from the June 23 Hanceville City Council meeting, Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green’s department had difficulty locating a home whose...
Addiction: Food, part 5
CULLMAN - “During elementary school I always played sports, but remained the fat kid. During middle school I continued to play sports and have...
Hanceville’s Nail talks reelection
HANCEVILLE - The lobby of Hanceville’s City Hall sees much action on a typical Friday morning with residents coming and going to pay fees...
Hanceville City Council moving forward with block grant process; paving of Hopewell Road and...
Shown is Joey Hester from NARCOG presenting info about the ADECA block grant during the public hearing Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall.
HANCEVILLE -...
Addington Chapel UMC clothes closet available to those in need
BREMEN - Most churches have outreach programs that specialize in helping members of their local communities in times of need. Addington Chapel United Methodist...
New Hanceville bakery: Paradise Cove
HANCEVILLE - The owner of Paradise Cove, the newest bakery in the county, comes from a sturdy, Blount County lineage that believed in elbows-deep...
CCPL happenings
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the...
City of Cullman municipal election: positions to be decided
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s municipal election will be held on August 23, where voters will choose to either keep the current city...
Local nonprofit hosts concert, severely in need of help to continue supporting area vets
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child...
Candlelight vigil held for Jordan Wilson, missing for 5 weeks
CULLMAN - Jordan Wilson was last seen five weeks ago then the vehicle she had been traveling in was found abandoned with her purse,...
County Parks Department celebrates Smith Lake Park’s 44th anniversary and new office
CULLMAN - Smith Lake Park was host to its 44th anniversary and new store opening celebration on Friday with many recognizable faces in attendance...
Suicide prevention: never be afraid to reach out for help
CULLMAN - In the early hours of Thursday morning, Jeremy Kilpatrick wrote and posted a plea on his Cullman County Coroner’s Office Facebook page...
Touring Farms for Kids wraps up 16th annual session
CULLMAN - In its 16th year, the Touring Farms for Kids Camp ended on Thursday after showing 32 children the ins and outs of...
Giant American flag raised at Camp Liberty
CULLMAN - As the threat of an afternoon, summertime storm passed, the bright blue sky was the background to a few clouds as the...
County Commission meets; CARTS drivers recognized, Duck River pipeline terms agreed, work on numerous...
Photo: Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson with CARTS drivers who won at the nationals.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met, without Commissioner...
Staycation: Birmingham: Discover the new magic!
BIRMINGHAM - Vacation season is upon us, with schools out for the summer and gas prices slowly creeping up. While hopping on a plane...
Family reunions and the importance of tradition
CULLMAN - Not so long ago family reunions were common in the area, with most remembering them from their childhood days. Members of a...
Addiction: Christ-centered recovery, part 4
CULLMAN - With addiction numbers soaring throughout the country and locally, it is estimated that over one in ten Americans are addicted to alcohol...
Giving blood: the local impact
Photo: Heather Byars with her daughter Claire
Prior to Claire's health issues, I really didn't understand just how beneficial blood donations are. I mostly thought...
City Councilman Andy Page running again “for the children, my children, my grandchildren”
CULLMAN - City of Cullman Councilman Andy Page ran for office in 2008 with the campaign slogan of “For the future of Cullman” and...
Hanceville City Council meets; WSCC president speaks, remainder of Romine building sold
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held their regular council meeting on Thursday night with all council members present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail...
Auburn comes up short in College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY - With Wednesday night’s game being the winner takes all match up of the Women’s College World Series, the Auburn Tigers gave...
Jordan Wilson still missing; family offering up to $10,000 for information
CULLMAN - Over three weeks have passed since 32-year-old Jordan Lee Wilson was last seen by her friends and family, but the local community...
City Planning Commission: Panda Express and other items
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Monday evening at City Hall, where the plans for city’s the newest restaurant, Panda...
Townson wants another term to serve the city he loves
CULLMAN - Serving the residents of Cullman for the past eight years isn’t enough for Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson. He and the team...
Cullman Economic Development Agency update
CULLMAN - Peggy Smith, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), met with members of the Cullman City Council on Friday at City...
Addiction: The luckiest guy I know, part 3
CULLMAN - Tom continues his story, “In March 2011 I knew I was at a point where I couldn’t go on. I had no...
Shoe drive for Children’s of Alabama in full swing
CULLMAN - In the dark, back corner of most people’s closet lives a pile of neglected, shoved-aside-for-newer-model shoes. Kids and teens who are in...
2nd annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet held Saturday
Photo: Commissioner Kerry Watson and Smith Lake Park Manager Tony Harris
CULLMAN - Despite the sprinkles of rain and dip in attendance due to Rock...
Is it safe to swim in Smith Lake? The ADEM says yes
I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to go jump in Smith Lake with my boys and have some fun.”
ADEM Water Quality Specialist Chris Johnson
CULLMAN - Almost...
2nd annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet this Saturday
CULLMAN - Coming right on the heels of last weekend’s Memorial Day Festival, the second annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet will be held...
Cullman City Council meets; bidding open on Fire Station No. 3
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met today instead of at their regularly scheduled meeting time on June 13, as the council did not...
Downtown Hanceville sees new life
HANCEVILLE - As the sun beamed down on a new day in Hanceville on Thursday, city leaders and members of the community came together...
Several summer events scheduled for special needs community
CULLMAN - The Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group has several group activities planned for this year’s summer break in addition to...
Addiction: The game changer, part 2
CULLMAN - “Gradually things got worse. I had tried everything including church, medicine, meetings and jail to stop. I lost everything worthwhile in life....
Fighting child hunger in Cullman County
CULLMAN - Child hunger and food insecurity are such common realities that most of us cannot comprehend. Nearly one in four children in Cullman...
Hanceville City Council meets, tension over AMIC payment and Forest Drive project
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held a regular council meeting on Thursday night where many notable new business items were key topics of...
County Commission meets- General Dynamics tax abatement approved, Farm City committee recognized
Commission with Culllman Farm City committee
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning with a packed agenda which was covered from beginning...
ALDOT holds public meeting on 278 repaving project
Father Marcus Voss and Mayor Max A. Townson voicing their continued concerns over the lack of a traffic signal at the entrance to St....
The new kids on the block- North-Central Alabama Young Democrats
Cody Brown, treasurer, Josh Coleman, president and Roger Duke, vice president
CULLMAN - The North-Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD), a new chapter of the statewide...
Cullman City Council: 4 Cullman Police officers commended; financial impact of AHSAA Track Meet...
Photo: Mayor Max A. Townson, Councilman Andy Page and Officers Todd Craig, Terry Heaton, Joey Duncan, Tim Nalley and Intae Suh
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
6th annual radKIDS Summer Safety Camp set to begin June 27
CULLMAN - Cullman’s sixth annual radKIDS Summer Safety Camp, presented by the Cullman City Police Department and Cullman City Parks and Recreation, will be...
Addiction: A Family Affair, part 1
CULLMAN - With the multitude of addictions running rampant in our community, we, at The Cullman Tribune, feel a series of articles is warranted....
Hanceville City Council calls special meeting; Repaving of Hopewell Road to start May 23
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville called a special city council meeting for Thursday, May 19 to discuss the repaving plan for Hopewell Road...
Sweet Potato Drop this Saturday at the Agriplex
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is hosting another family-friendly, volunteer opportunity. The Sweet Potato Drop will be held this Saturday, May 21, beginning...
Third Annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN - With the prerace event area filled with young racers currently involved in the local schools’ track teams, competitors in their early 20s...
Hanceville City Council meets- HHS athletes recognized, resurfacing bid rejected, events discussed
HANCEVILLE - The city of Hanceville convened for a council meeting on Thursday, May 12 and, despite the nasty weather outside, business was smooth...
Local nonprofit hosting numerous events
CULLMAN - Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW), the local nonprofit whose goal is to provide aid to local veterans in need, has many summertime fundraising...
Local country star Lane Maury to perform at The Cotton Gin Saturday night
GOOD HOPE - Saturday night, May 14, at The Cotton Gin is guaranteed to be an entertaining and maybe even a bit of a...
On June 14, camp to raise largest flag ever flown in Cullman
BATTLEGROUND - Battleground, on the western border of Cullman County, has been home to Stoney Creek Christian Camp and Camp 2540 for several years...
Cullman City Council meets- Air Guard Tech. Sgt. presents flag; Connected Park awarded funds
Photo: Councilmen Andy Page, Clint Hollingsworth and Johnny Cook with Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Justin Hollingsworth
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on...
Vacation (or live!) in luxury at Smith Lake RV & Cabin Resort
CULLMAN - There are many ways to enjoy life on Cullman, Winston and Walker Counties’ Lewis Smith Lake. One is in the private, RV...
Ground Zero Men’s Conference held at Wallace State Saturday morning
With the conference, our goal, locally, is to try to motivate men to be engaged and get back involved in their families, get back...
Strawberry Festival 2016: sunshine, family time and, oh yeah, strawberries!
CULLMAN - The blocked off streets of downtown Cullman provided the perfect spot for vendors of all kinds at Depot Park, farmers at the...
Diabetes education program starts May 11
CULLMAN - With the overwhelming prevalence of diabetes in our local community, education is the key to prevention and treatment to help those who...
