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CULLMAN, Ala. - At Cullman City Primary School (CCPS), the pursuit of excellence is not just a goal, but a serious commitment. Under the...
Pilot Club hosts Pink Petals & Pearls Fashion Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pink, petals and pearls were all the rage Wednesday, April 24, at the Venue at Cotton Creek. The Pilot Club of...
Pet of the week: Easy, breezy Weezie
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is Weezie. Her name might suggest a laid-back nature, but this charming girl surprises...
CCBOE recognizes biliterate students
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting in April, the Cullman County Board of Education, along with Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, recognized students...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic unveils plans for new $2.8M location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic at a community press conference on Monday, April 22, unveiled plans for its new home, a $2.8...
WWII veteran coming home to Moulton after nearly 80 years
MOULTON, Ala. - A family in Moulton is finally receiving the closure they have been awaiting for almost eight decades.
The Battle of Hurtgen Forest...
Cullman County EMA rolling out new mass notification system April 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 24, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will roll out its new mass notification system: Everbridge Mass...
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival: ‘Truly unforgettable experience’
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 180 vendors lined the pathways of the St. Bernard campus for the 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday and Sunday,...
Cullman County Museum offering free admission April 20, 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum’s April Walking Tours are going strong each Saturday, and will wrap up April 20 and April 27....
Commission recognizes Animal Control Officer Jarrett, approves indigent burial process
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on April 18, the Cullman County Commission recognized Cullman County Animal Control Officer Johnny Jarrett for his advancement...
Cullman County engineer gives update on CR 222
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Commission’s monthly meeting on April 18, Cullman County Engineer Phillip Widner gave an update to the commissioners on the...
Cotton Pickin’ Pottery Co.: Keeping traditions alive
WEST POINT, Ala. - A trio of potters are preparing to take the 2024 festival and craft season by storm, impressing crowds with their...
Cullman’s Wildflower Garden: A hidden utopia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucked away in the wooded area of Sportsman Lake Park is the Wildflower Garden, a beautiful collection of natural and native...
Pet of the week: Here’s your chance, Fancy
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Fancy. This sweet girl is approximately 2 years old with a rich,...
CATA students erect outdoor classroom at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - A few Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students have spent the last handful of weeks constructing a new outdoor classroom area...
Chamber hosts annual State of Education luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 State of Education luncheon on April 12, featuring Wallace State Community College...
Dinner on First returning May 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hosted by the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Foundation, Dinner on First is an elegant affair held each year along...
Homeschool prom, ‘A Night on the Bayou,’ coming April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Timeless Homeschool Events (THE) is an organization that has been serving north Alabama and Huntsville’s homeschooling families for over 15 years....
Founding families receive IMPACT award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held its largest annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, at the Cotton Creek Warehouse: the Alumni &...
Drake crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s Siddalee Drake was crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival at the Alabama Strawberry Festival Pageant on Saturday, April 13,...
Vinemont Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigns
VINEMONT, Ala- The South Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9. It was announced that Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper...
‘We need the support of our community’
Cullman County Animal Shelter encourages volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Animals have been shown in popular culture as loving and loyal companions. As it turns out,...
Cullman Tree Commission begins plans for 2024 Festival of Trees, nominates new member
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, began planning for the 2024 Festival of...
Sacred Heart 6th grader Azlynn Florence wins national award for handwriting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some say cursive writing it is a dying skill. For the Zaner-Bloser publishing company, that couldn’t be farther from the truth....
Cullman County lands 2 Rebuild Alabama Act grants
Much needed repairs coming to local roadways following Gov. Ivey's announcement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, April 10, announced that more than $7.9...
Alabama Strawberry Festival coming to Cullman May 3-4
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, downtown Cullman – particularly Depot Park and the Festhalle – will host the inaugural Alabama...
Food and fellowship: Renovation Church hosts Spring Fling
WEST POINT, Ala. - Renovation Church hosted a fun-filled community fellowship event after its church service on Sunday, April 7. The non-denominational congregation came...
Flourish raises more than $26K at annual banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a night straight out of the heart of Mobile, with sparkling greens, gilded golds and shimmering purples at Flourish...
Local author Dorenda Doyle hosting Young Writers Workshop April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of “Encourage a Young Writer Day,” the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will be...
United Way seeking volunteers for Allocation Committee
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) supports 19 nonprofit partner agencies. It is currently seeking volunteers for its Allocation Committee.
Executive...
First Source for Women ‘investing in the gift of life’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local pregnancy resource center First Source for Women held its annual banquet fundraiser Thursday, April 4, at Loft 212.
Executive Director...
West Point Scholars Bowl team taking quiz competition circuit by storm
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School (WPHS) Scholars Bowl team has been on a white-hot streak in the quiz world, winning...
WellStone unveils renovation, expansion
CULLMAN, Ala—On Monday, April 1, WellStone, one of Cullman County’s mental health resource centers, unveiled its newly completed expansion and renovation project, which added...
Pet of the week: Meet ‘otterly adorable’ Otter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Otters are often portrayed as silly, goofy, adorably playful things that dart and dash around. The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the...
Sportsman Lake Park lands on Alabama Birding Trails
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park, with its expansive lake, acres of trees, wildflower and butterfly trail and arboretum, is a destination for nature...
CCBOE approves changes to orders, awards bid
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called meeting on Monday, April 1. The purpose was to address two...
New owners, same great recipes: Pasquale’s Pizza and Pasta
CULLMAN, Ala - Pasquale’s Pizza has been a staple in the Cullman community since the 1960s when local couple Phillip and Donna Nunnelley brought...
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival coming April 20-21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival will take place April 20-21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day on the grounds of St....
Ribbon cut on new Cobblestone Hotel in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, March 28, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, other community officials and members of...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Displayed on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse are six shiny plaques. They honor the first six inductees of...
Pet of the week: Travel the world with Gulliver
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is fit for the adventures of a lifetime. Gulliver, the Gully Dog, is a...
PALS Spring Cleanup coming April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1987, People Against a Littered State (PALS) and its local chapters have been banding together to clean up litter from...
First Source for Women annual banquet set for April 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source for Women will hold its annual fundraiser banquet Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Loft 212.
The theme for...
Easter at Arrowhead a ‘hopping’ success
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Arrowhead RV Park is typically a destination known for its relaxed vibe and laid-back residents. The gravel lots looking over...
Library board appoints new assistant director
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its meeting on Thursday, March 21, announced the hiring of Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore,...
Vinemont Easter in the Park an ‘eggstravagant’ affair
VINEMONT, Ala. - The green of the Vinemont Community Center was bustling with excitement on Saturday, March 23, as the annual Easter event was...
CCBOE recognizes sports teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education recognized two of its athletic teams. Good Hope High School’s Girls’...
CCPS kindergarteners ‘get down on the farm’
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) kindergartners were invited and encouraged to “get down and dirty at the farm” on their spring...
North AlabamaWorks partners with Cullman school systems for Modern Manufacturing program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The modern manufacturing industry has been on an upward trend in the past decade; new automakers such as Honda, Hyundai and...
County Road 222 repairs to begin March 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, approved the allocation of over $760,000 for repairs along...
Pet of the week: Meet Sadie Rose
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie Rose is searching high and low for her forever family to bring her into their homes and hearts. Her mild...
Cullman County Public Library adding 3 new programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System has a robust calendar of events that are held weekly for...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month; discusses CR 222 plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting held Tuesday, March 19, the Cullman County Commission declared the month of April Child Abuse and Neglect...
Local family, devastated by fire, praises God, community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Thursday night, March 14, was like any other night for Vinemont residents Jessica Turner and David Methvin – tucking three of...
CDC to hold Family Expo April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is reaching out to the community and hoping for an outpouring of love and...
Hanceville Irish Festival draws crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Irish Festival took place on Saturday, March 16, drawing a crowd to historic downtown Hanceville to enjoy live music,...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil brings in more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held one of its annual fundraisers on Friday, March 15, at Goat Island Brewing....
Chamber hosts tourism panel
CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel...
East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning,...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The...
St. Paul’s adding 7th grade class this fall
CULLMAN, Ala, - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will add a new seventh-grade class beginning in fall 2024.
According to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School website,...
Pet of the week: Meet Frosty Blue
CULLMAN, Ala. - Frosty Blue isn’t usually associated with sunshine, dandelions and long walks in the park, but The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the...
Business spotlight: Alabama Distillery Co.
Updated March 15, 2024, at 7:16 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Stash House in Good Hope is a bustling food joint with live music...
Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards...
Elks Lodge grant funds new mattresses for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently gave local nonprofit Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) a grant of approximately $4,000. The center, which...
‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’
West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School...
Sneaky snakes: The good, the bad and the misconceptions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Spring is almost here, and that means that soon enough, the snakes inhabiting north Alabama will make their way back out...
Cullman County CDC to present Miss Extraordinary
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to its halls and students. The school is hosting...
Pet of the week: Chase dreams and adventures with MacGyver
CULLMAN, Ala. – MacGyver is a name that since the mid-1980s has been synonymous with spontaneity, cleverness and skill, and it’s a perfect name...
Baileyton Town Council approves purchase of bucket truck, sets date for egg hunt
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, the Baileyton Town Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck and set...
Barnette, Johnston win superintendent, circuit judge races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse was busy Tuesday evening, March 5, as deputies slowly began bringing in ballot...
Don’t end up with egg on your face, let somebody else egg your yard
CULLMAN, Ala- The Easter Bunny is hopping around the corner at break-neck speeds. The date for Easter Sunday is an early one this year,...
Arrowhead RV Park to hold inaugural Easter at Arrowhead
SMITH LAKE, Ala- Arrowhead R.V. Park is a community comprised of camper-living locals and this year they have decided to go all out and...
Cullman County’s Distinguished Young Women
CULLMAN, Ala- The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship program is a precious scholarship resource for young women in the Cullman Community and young ladies...
Parkside, CATA named 2023 CLAS Schools of Distinction
CULLMAN, Ala. - Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recently announced its 2023 Schools of Distinction. In Cullman County, Parkside Elementary School and...
CityScape Family Entertainment expanding with indoor play area
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer outdoor entertainment venues, CityScape Family Entertainment, is expanding. With the overwhelming success of their City Park Mini...
Books and Brews
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing was alive and thriving on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29. Sounds of raucous laughter, the clinking of...
Get your honky-tonk on at The Saw Mill
CULLMAN, Ala. - What started out as a one-man woodworking shop nestled in Cullman’s Jerry Parker’s backyard is now known across the county and...
Bouncers Inflatable Rentals hosting Thursday open play through March
GOOD HOPE, Ala. Attention families, parents, caregivers and carefree adult-sized children at heart: Bouncers Inflatable Rentals will be hosting open play each Thursday through...
Pet of the week: Meet Belle
CULLMAN, Ala. - A tale as old as time, as true as it can be. This golden beauty is Belle, a striking mix of...
NOAA Weather Radio broadcast returning ahead of severe storm season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the “big gun” of the United States when it comes to tracking, predicting...
Render Aid Alabama’s 1st Winter Wellness Festival sees 200
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 24, the nonprofit outreach program Render Aid Alabama hosted its inaugural Winter Wellness Festival at the Cullman County...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil coming March 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil will take place Friday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m. at...
Election 2024: Tribune debates return Feb. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune will resume its political debates in March. Hosted and filmed at The Tribune office, the debates will be...
Bearcat Transportation coming soon to Cullman City Schools families
CULLMAN, Ala. – While Cullman County Schools provides bus transportation for its students, Cullman City Schools does not. Under Alabama law, county schools systems...
West Elementary PTA announces Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala.- The parents involved in West Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are busy making plans for the school’s annual end of the...
Catching up with the Cullman Electric Co-Op
CULLMAN, Ala. - In early February, Governor Kay Ivey awarded over $188 million in grants in a bid to help expand internet service provider’s...
Commission declares local state of emergency regarding CR 222 sinkhole
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 22, the Cullman County Commission discussed the sinkhole that was recently discovered along County...
New library director hired
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Feb. 22, the Cullman County Library Board unanimously approved Amber Thornton as the new director of...
Pet of the week: Cuddle Colby forever
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Colby, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. A perpetual puppy in playfulness, Colby is a low-energy pal and estimated...
Cullman Tree Commission announces Arbor Day Poster Contest winners, plans for Festival of Trees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met Tuesday, with Chairman Barry Slatton, members Edgar Veigl, Jan Barnett, Joel Moon and Rachel Dawsey, and...
Empty Bowls: Good food for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hearin Hall at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) was lined wall to wall with tables and chairs on Monday evening, Feb....
Guy Hunt Library: Hidden gem of the CCPLS
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The libraries of the Cullman County Public Library System are a valuable and often overlooked resource. Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt...
CCBOE recognizes talented art students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board held its monthly meeting on Feb. 15 and recognized two students who placed nationally in the...
‘We’ve had an amazing year’
First Source for Women hosts Me and My Gal Luncheon and Tea Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The interior of the beautiful Brickhaven Venue was transformed...
FAITH: SHE Collective at Daystar Church
Daystar Church is providing a new biblical outlook in one of its small groups – one specifically geared toward women seeking to be closer...
Cullman Chamber holds mixer at The National
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce made their way to The National for the Chamber’s monthly mixer – Business...
41st annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo returning March 1-2
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are kicking into gear this week and preparing for a crowd. The 41st annual Stars...
Vinemont to microsurface several roads
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the evening of Feb. 13, the Vinemont Town Council met to discuss a few...
Pet of the week: Make a spot for Eva
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leisurely stroll takers and recreational hikers and wanderers: The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week was made for you. Eva, a...
