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Baileyton: ‘Taking care of the kids and your seniors is what makes a town...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton, located in northeast Cullman County, was incorporated in 1973. The community was settled in 1870 by Robert...
Welcome to Berlin
BERLIN, Ala. - The town of Berlin was incorporated in 2018, becoming the 12th municipality in Cullman County. The community of Berlin has existed...
Hanceville Drug Company still hopping after all these years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Stepping inside the Hanceville Drug Company is much like stepping into the past. The more than 100-year-old business offers modern day...
Hanceville Drug Company still hopping after all these years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Stepping inside the Hanceville Drug Company is much like stepping into the past. The more than 100-year-old business offers modern day...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the...
Pilot Club celebrates completion of Pilot Light Home’s renovation, 100th birthday of Pilot Club...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman hosted an open house Wednesday at its newly renovated Pilot Light Home. The service organization celebrated...
New councilmember Stam sworn at Hanceville’s council meeting
HANCEVILLE Ala. -- John Stam was sworn as the new council member at the Thursday night city council meeting in Hanceville. He was appointed...
KFC offers to hire displaced Rally’s employees
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Kenny Parks read about the abrupt closing of the Cullman Rally’s, resulting in its 11 employees being caught in limbo,...
A morning with Ophelia and James Fields
COLONY, Ala. – On most mornings, Ophelia Fields, 86, can be found at the Colony Senior Center playing dominoes with her many dear friends....
Rallying around one another
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rally’s in Cullman was closed Saturday afternoon without warning and the decision had left its 11 employees confused, hurt and...
‘A perfect storm’
CULLMAN - “A perfect storm” is how Dr. Lavell Thrasher described the circumstances that led to a 3-2 vote by the Cullman City School...
West Point council welcomes Steve Link; contingency plan approved
West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer speaks to Town Attorney Dan Willingham at Monday night’s meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Hanceville enjoys 2nd annual Irish Festival
Tracy and Shawn Burgess were two of the colorful attendees at Saturday’s Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Cullman elementary students show off art in annual showcase
West Elementary third grader Avary Russo shows off her artwork Friday night at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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(Update) NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White City, Holly...
A mangled tree is seen in front of a damaged home on County Road 617 in White City on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Nick...
Cullman commission declares state of emergency for storm cleanup
The Cullman County Commission met Friday in a special session to declare a state of emergency. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White City, Holly Pond
An uprooted tree is seen on County Road 617 in White City Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-15-19 4:39...
White City voting precinct moved to Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department
The roof was torn off the White City Community Center during a storm Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
WHITE CITY, Ala.- White...
Commemorative Bicentennial bourbon sells out in minutes at Cullman ABC Store
(left) This commemorative Alabama Bicentennial Blanton’s single barrel bourbon with custom gift box was one of 18 sold today at the Cullman ABC Store....
St. Patrick’s celebration this Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s inaugural St. Patrick’s Celebration will take place this Saturday, March 16, with multiple events happening throughout the city.
The day’s festivities...
Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal relocating to Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. is relocating to South Vinemont from the city of Cullman. The Vinemont Town Council on...
Good Hope talks proactive plan for future of sewer system
Living Water Services President Grady Parsons addresses the Good Hope City Council Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The...
Irish Heritage Festival this Saturday in Hanceville
Hanceville’s second annual Irish Heritage Festival is this Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Put on your...
Roll into some fun with the Cullman Senior Bowling League
Siblings Marcia Tillman, “High Pockets” Drummond and Janet Jean enjoy a laugh Thursday at the Cullman Bowling Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Marco’s Pizza sees robust opening day in Cullman
Customers line up at Marco's Pizza in Cullman Monday morning. The new restaurant is located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit...
All for the community: Cullman Rotary Club holds annual auction
Cullman Rotarian John Lang holds up an item at Friday’s 46th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry at...
Local group hopes for square dancing resurgence
Ken Mangrum, center, and his wife Maybelle have been square dancing for 37 years. They are part of the Friendship Squares group that meets...
Porcelain exhibit celebrating Alabama Bicentennial opens at Cullman County Museum
Left to right are Anna Marie Skonieczny, Anita Russell, Betty Moore, Julia Lovin Ducker and Dixie Anderson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Fashion, history collide at Southern Accents in Cullman
Models hit the runway at Southern Accents Architectural Antiques in Cullman Saturday night for the Build-A-Bride by Heidi Elnora Runway Show. (Christy Perry for...
Ainsworth talks fuel tax with Cullman Republicans
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, left, and Roy Drinkard, right, at Saturday's Cullman County Republican breakfast (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Grace Episcopal Church welcomes new rector Jay Gardner
Jay Gardner with his wife Paige and son William (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Episcopal Church welcomed James (Jay) Wynn...
Hanceville bids farewell to councilman Justin Pruett; City’s Jeff Gregory passes away
Hanceville Councilman Justin Pruett, left, accepts a plaque from Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night's Hanceville City Council meeting, Pruett's last meeting with...
UPDATE: Vinemont man confesses to calling in false bomb threats
Jimmy Reeves has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The external components of the LVAD are kept in a vest that Reeves must wear...
36th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo March 1-2
Three little cowboys look on at last year’s Stars and Stripes Rodeo. This year’s event will take place March 1-2. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
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Good Hope council talks rainfall, road repairs
Good Hope City Councilman John Harris and Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Rainfall and road repairs were...
Gerald Schafer appointed as new mayor of West Point
West Point Councilman Frankie Jones, left, and Mayor Gerald Schafer at last week's meeting of the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for The...
Commission celebrates Stony Lonesome’s 10th anniversary
Stony Lonesome OHV Park employees Haley Briscoe and Kassy Ashley were given special plaques in appreciation for their dedication shown to the park. The...
CDC students selling hand-crafted art at Ashley Mercantile
Front, center: Hunter Cason; front, left to right: Trey Herschehahn, Kayla Harbison and Cameron White; back, left to right: Alex McCracken, Dawson Oden, Sebastian...
Vinemont family says LVAD vest comes with unexpected consequences
Jimmy Reeves has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The external components of the LVAD are kept in a vest that Reeves must wear...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo laid to rest
A Confederate Color Guard honored Kenneth Kilgo at his funeral service Sunday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor...
A SWELL time at Vinemont Elementary
Vinemont Elementary School students react after seeing how easily germs are spread. The activity was part of the SWELL program put on by Wallace...
WWII veteran surprised with 4 medals in West Point
Warrant Officer Skip Griffin, left, with World War II veteran Henry Hardie Cornett, right, show the four medals Cornett was given Saturday night in...
St. Andrews Youth Group opens free food pantry in southwest Cullman
The St. Andrews United Methodist Church Youth’s Free Food Pantry is at the corner of Main Avenue and Sixth Street Southwest in Cullman. It...
Road tripping with Baileyton, Hanceville seniors
Seniors from Baileyton and Hanceville pose for a photo outside 50 Taters in Scottsboro Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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(Updated) City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill is shown in June 2017. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2...
Town of Vinemont declares state of emergency in wake of potential hazardous flooding
Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson speak at Tuesday night's special-called meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town...
City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract. Numerous...
Empty Bowls: ‘One of our best years ever, if not the best’
For a ticket price of $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery bowl...
West Point Town Council remembers Kilgo, will hold special Feb. 25 session
West Point Councilman Frankie Jones and Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s meeting o the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for...
(Updated) West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo dies at 61
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at the age of 61. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
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Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Ruth Duke, part 2
Ruth's family, coming from Georgia, 1904 (Contributed)
See part one here.
In 1938, when Ruth Harris married Hanley Duke, the Great Depression was coming to an...
Chamber welcomes Bruce Pieper to community luncheon
Dr. Bruce Pieper gave an enthusiastic presentation at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon Friday at the All Steak. (Seth Miller...
Baileyton sweethearts crowned 2019 King and Queen of Valentine’s Day
Tom Cawley and Linda Cullen (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 2-15-19 at 7:16 a.m.
BAILEYTON - The votes have been counted and Tom Cawley...
West Elementary’s Shaddix honored at ASDE meeting after being named Alabama School Counselor of...
Elizabeth Shaddix (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - West Elementary School Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix received statewide recognition earlier this year when she...
Good Hope awards bid for new pump station, sewer lines
Cullman Tribune file photo
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for a new pump station and sewer...
Cullman’s Shaddix Company relocating to Vinemont, expanding
The Shaddix Company is currently located at 344 County Road 1177, just off Alabama Highway 157 near Interstate 65. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
Marchman speaks on Rock the South preparations
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met with Rock the South Producer Nathan Baugh Tuesday morning prior to its scheduled 8:30...
For Kids’ Sake dazzles with more than 80 performers
The youngest solo performer at this year’s Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show was 5-year-old Alexa Park, who performed her ballet to “Baby...
Annual reception celebrates Cullman industries
Ted Clem, director of business development for the Alabama Department of Commerce, speaks at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Industry Appreciation Reception...
Baileyton ready to play ball
Councilmen Gene Sumner and Wendell Peterson at this week’s meeting of the Baileyton Town Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Baileyton’s youth...
Ahead of session, Stadthagen hosts town hall in West Point
Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle, left, met with constituents Tuesday night in West Point. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Flourish of Cullman holding 3rd annual ‘Night of Love’ Saturday
Neil Putman is a client of Flourish of Cullman, Inc. The Tribune interviewed Putman in 2018, when he spoke about working at the Cullman...
Senior Spotlight: Meet 101-year-old Ruth Duke
Ruth Duke recently celebrated her 101st birthday. (Contributed)
Ruth Harris Duke recently celebrated her 101st birthday with family and friends. She was born in Welti...
Cullman deputy honored for saving life of local man
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy William (Billy) Garrison, right, was honored Tuesday for saving the life of Cullman resident Paul Levering, left, on Sept....
Hee Haw hilarious!
Roy Clark (Tommy Kohlenberg) and Bonnie Cleghorn (Ramona Jones) perform “Send the Light” Monday at the Donald E. Green Senior Center as part of...
‘It’s the highest honor for a high school musician in Alabama’
Pictured are Cullman High School students who made All-State or District Band: Branson Danecker, Sara Reeves, Tessa Adkins and Avery Barnett. Students from several...
Annual luncheon spotlights women’s heart health
Dr. Tracy Neal, a cardiovascular disease specialist at the Cullman Regional Cardiology Clinic, speaks at Friday’s National Wear Red Day Luncheon at Top of...
City school board has 5-year accreditation visit, extends Patterson’s contract 3 years
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, left, poses for a photo with Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, right, Friday morning...
Hanceville’s Long named 1st runner-up at 2019 Alabama Distinguished Young Woman competition
Hanceville High School’s Abigail Long was named first runner-up at the 2019 Alabama Distinguished Young Woman competition in Montgomery. (Photo courtesy of the Long...
Senior Spotlight: John Frutiger
John Frutiger shows off his ice pick he saved from the summer of 1962 when he worked at the Cullman Ice Factory. (Christy Perry...
Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin
The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The...
Cullman TOPS celebrates 50 years
Joan Corriher and Candy Wachter from Cullman TOPS (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Cullman chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is celebrating 50 years of being...
Rock N Roll Sushi opens today in Cullman
Artwork and music create a unique atmosphere at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A full house of...
Senior Spotlight: Baileyton’s Gene Sumner
Gene Sumner and his chiweenie, Abby (contributed)
Baileyton Town Council member Gene Sumner recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He sat down with The Tribune to...
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West...
Student musicians participate in Cullman County Honor Bands
Student musicians perform as part of a Cullman County Honor Band at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Herren with Herren Photography)
CULLMAN - Many...
State of the State: Shedd, Gudger, Stadthagen speak at annual luncheon
Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of...
Strike! Ribbon cut on re-opened bowling center
The ribbon was cut on the re-vamped and re-opened Cullman Bowling Center on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Luiceille Cargo
Luiceille Cargo (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Luiceille Cargo grew up on Sky Ball Mountain and went to Hayden School. She loved her 14...
West Elementary’s Shaddix named state school counselor of the year
Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson....
Good Hope moves forward with development project; Bartlett responds to Rock the South move
Good Hope Councilmen Maxie Jones and John Harris, with Mayor Jerry Bartlett at Monday night’s council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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On the hunt for the paranormal
Attendees gather around Southern Ghost Girl Heather Lawrence Saturday night at Rumors Deli. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Close to 100 ghost...
Rock N Roll Sushi aims to open week of Jan. 20
Rock N Roll Sushi, in southwest Cullman’s Marktplatz Center, hopes to be open the week of Jan. 20. The restaurant’s interior features hand-painted murals...
Cullman County Republican Women welcome chairman Kenneth Walker
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker speaks at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Hanceville’s Nail: ‘I think we’re in a public safety emergency’
Cullman Tribune file photo
HANCEVILLE - “I’m here to sound the alarm!” said Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. Hanceville...
Carolina Shag
More than 40 people came out to Goat Island Brewing Tuesday night to learn the Carolina Shag from Coach Andy Page and his wife,...
‘Keeping It Real’ with area 9th-graders
Cullman High School ninth-grader BriAnn Payne, left, works with volunteer Michael Burchett during this week’s “Keeping It Real” program at the school. The program...
County sets school tax referendum
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its first work session and meeting of 2019 Tuesday morning. The work session was...
County proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Blakely Hopper, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Gail Swafford, Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Christy...
Baileyton set to move ahead with building of new town hall
Baileyton Town Council (Cullman Tribune file photo)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is ready to move forward with the construction its new town hall....
The music man: Cullman’s Tony Willingham has taught generations of musicians
Tony Willingham, of Tony’s School of Music, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. This year marks 50 years of teaching for...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (conclusion)
Talmadge and Virginia Drake (contributed)
Find parts one, two and three at www.cullmantribune.com/keyword/cloyce-talmadge-drake
Cloyce Talmadge Drake and the other members of the 35th Infantry had fought...
Nice day for a dip
Brave participants jump into the outdoor pool at Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (W.C. Mann for The...
‘Be bold and dream big’: City of Cullman developing plan for the future
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The...
Southern Ghost Girls tour coming to Rumors Deli Jan. 12
Heather Lawrence and Lesley Ann, the Southern Ghost Girls (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Southern Ghost Girls will kick off their 2019 tours on Jan. 12...
Agriplex offering loads of activities for 2019
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering loads of fun classes, programs and special events for all ages in 2019....
Firehouse Subs officially opens in south Cullman
Guests dine in at the new Firehouse Subs on U.S. Highway 31 South in Cullman on Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
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Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 3)
A prayer card given to Cloyce Talmadge Drake by Gen. George S. Patton; Drake at the Brandin’ Iron Thanksgiving lunch with Josh Speakman; Drake’s...
Hanceville City Hall gets a facelift
Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The...
Baileyton restaurant feeds community on Christmas Eve
Staff and volunteers pose for a photo on Christmas Eve at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton. The restaurant served a free meal to...
