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CULLMAN - If your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise, learn something new, meet new people or all of...
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 2)
Cloyce Talmadge Drake in Belgium (contributed)
Read part one at https://bit.ly/2LqcHl8 or in the Saturday, Dec. 15 print issue of The Cullman Tribune.
Company I, 320th...
A special Christmas wish
Doug, Eli, Tanner and Karen Gaines pose for a photo this week. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A recent letter to Santa...
Baileyton seniors celebrate the season
Bobby Martin, Booty Hyatt, Tom Goen, Burt Gilley and Gene Sumner gathered around a table to play Rook at this year’s Baileyton Senior Christmas...
Santa Claus came to town
Willow Kilpatrick, 6, whispers in Santa’s ear Thursday at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse...
City swears in 5 fire engineers, OKs Nesmith Park grant application
Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson....
Community Profile: Meet Cloyce Talmadge Drake (part 1)
Cullman County’s Cloyce Talmadge Drake; the Indian motorcycle Drake drove to Ft. Rucker (contributed)
It was Jan. 7, 1943 when 19-year-old Cloyce Talmadge Drake was...
Christmas in Baileyton: ‘This is what it’s all about’
Liam Pepper, age 3, poses with the giant teddy bear he won Saturday night at the 2018 Baileyton Christmas Celebration. (Christy Perry for The...
Good Hope enjoys Christmas festivities
Santa Claus rides in style in Saturday’s Good Hope Christmas Parade. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Postponed from last week due...
Seniors enjoy annual Christmas party
Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, points to a winner at Friday’s annual Christmas party for seniors at the Cullman Civic...
CCCDC presents almost $92K in grant checks to area organizations
The CCCDC presents a check to the Town of Baileyton; left to right are Sen. Garlan Gudger, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, Rep. Randall Shedd,...
Southern Eats opens 2nd location; dine in at Southern Eats Cafe at Mae’s Food...
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Magan F. Bartlett, left, stands with Southern Eats Owner Laci Schuman, right, at the ribbon cutting for Schuman’s...
Wreaths Across America: Organization brings veterans’ memorial program to Wal-Mart Distribution in Cullman
Both military veterans, Wal-Mart drivers Homer “Junior” Twilley and brother Allen Twilley wait to start their leg of the wreaths’ journey to the National...
Makers Market returns to Festhalle this Saturday
Photo courtesy of Makers Market on Facebook
CULLMAN - The second annual Makers Market is coming to Cullman’s Festhalle this Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9...
Courthouse elevators to be replaced
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement...
City recognizes employees; Royal Technologies tax abatement adjusted
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry...
Elks share Christmas cheer with area kids
Santa Claus and Cullman Elks Exalted Ruler Dale Ball pose for a photo Sunday at the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas party. (Christy Perry for...
Christmas helpers: Good Hope’s Nexan Building Products plays Santa for area children
Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens;...
Meet Erica York, Cullman’s first city engineer
Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed)
CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than...
Cullman Regional’s Lights of Love held, honoring Dr. Robert Echols
Attendees gather outside Cullman Regional Thursday night at the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Christy Perry for...
‘What Christmas is really about’: Don and Lynelle Wilbanks say their light display, in...
For 43 years, Don and Lynelle Wilbanks have created a beautiful Christmas light display as a gift for the community. The display features a...
Fairview students use Christmas program to give back to community
Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy...
Victoria’s Hope helping families for Christmas
The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a private opportunity to pick...
We woof you a meowy Christmas!
Left to right: Publix Manager Brad Boshell, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Baileyton tables bid for new town hall construction
The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take...
West Point opens AL 157 turn lane, welcomes Dale’s Market
West Point’s new Dale’s Market, as well as the new Alabama Highway 157 turn lane are now officially open, following a ceremony on Friday...
Holly Market continues Saturday at civic center
This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday...
2 local groups receive $12K from Angling for Autism Bass Tournament
Photo by Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - Two local groups were presented with a check for $12,000 Thursday at New Life Church....
Get Christmas crafty: annual Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show this Friday and...
More than 80 vendors sold their wares at the 2017 Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s...
Hanceville council honors WSCC cross country teams
Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at...
29th annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Sunday, Dec. 2
Parade participants from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament smile at the camera during last year's Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year's parade...
OPINION: Think before you give, or receive, a pet for Christmas
The holidays season is here, and people are searching for the perfect gifts for friends and family. We have all seen beautiful images of...
Annual Christmas Tour of Homes this weekend
The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-5 p.m. Shown is a mantle...
Good Hope Middle School robotics team gets boost from city
Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday...
Woofing for the weekend: Area businesses ‘employing’ family dogs to bring charm to work
Auggie, at Book & Barrel Outfitters, is the Warehouse District’s official cat herder.
CULLMAN - You may have a noticed a wonderful trend happening throughout...
Food, fellowship and football
Good Hope student Hanna Hancock, left, speaks to WWII veteran Thurman Ryan, right, at the 10th annual community Thanksgiving meal Wednesday at the school....
West Point set to open new turn lane, Dale’s Market
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the town council meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West...
City school child nutrition workers recognized
Shown left to right are Dr. Susan Patterson, Donna Avery, Tina Bates, Amy Emmert, Sabrina Yarbrough and Michelle Nix. (Christy Perry for The Cullman...
‘There is so much God in this room right now’: veterans enjoy free Thanksgiving...
WWII veteran Cloyce Talmadge Drake, left, and The Brandin Iron Steakhouse’s Josh Speakman, right, pose for a photo during Monday’s free Thanksgiving dinner for...
10th annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal this Wednesday
GOOD HOPE - The City of Good Hope will be serving its 10th annual Community Thanksgiving Meal this Wednesday, Nov. 21, beginning at 11 a.m. at Good...
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show continues today at civic center
Shoppers browse wares from 87 vendors at the Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show Friday at the Cullman Civic Center. The show continues Saturday from...
Community Profile: Cullman WWII vet, 105, reflects on his life
Lew and Hilda Paden; Lew Paden during his military service (contributed by family)
World War II veteran Lew Paden recently celebrated his 105th birthday. He...
Forum addresses Cullman area’s housing gap
James Gilleylen, president and CEO of JQUAD Planning Group, speaks at Thursday night’s Community Needs Forum hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
Marchman, Watson sworn in for new terms
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman (left) and Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson (right) were officially sworn in by Judge Gregory Nicholas Wednesday morning at...
Hundreds turn out for Hopewell’s Thanksgiving meal
The community lined up for the second annual Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday night at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville....
Community Profile: ‘My one great accomplishment in life was marrying her’
On Jan. 22, 2017, an EF3 tornado ripped through Albany, Georgia toppling a large tree onto attorney Jimmie Davis’ home. Davis had a tough...
Holly Pond senior holding toy drive for local children
Donation boxes like these can be found at The Cullman Tribune, Saving Forgotten Warriors, Grand Pointe Pharmacy and The Fillin’ Station. (Photo courtesy of...
Meet Kim Beck, of Beck’s Auto Body
Kim Beck (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Kim Beck knew when he was young that he wanted to work with and help...
Santa, Buddy the Elf and others kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’ in...
Santa Claus, Buddy the Elf and their guests enjoy the “snow” in the breezeway of the Cullman Chamber of Commerce Friday evening. (Christy Perry...
Firehouse Subs to open in Cullman in December; Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill...
Images courtesy of Firehouse Subs, Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill
CULLMAN - Firehouse Subs is scheduled to open at the beginning of December according...
Hanceville receives $25K anonymous donation for narcotics dog
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail looks through a display at Shawn Bennett, owner of Too You Nique in downtown Hanceville. The mayor, council and others...
West Elementary students honor veterans at annual assembly
Students representing five branches of the United States military participate in a flag ceremony at West Elementary’s annual Veterans Day program Thursday. Shown, left...
Cullman County voters go overwhelmingly Republican
Republican Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on Tuesday night won his second term. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - With close to...
Baileyton accepting bids for new town hall; council reflects on recent visit by cast...
The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry...
Local veteran honored with Quilt of Valor
Back row, left to right: Cindy Wilson, Jim McNees and Pat Duncan, with Terry Clark Duncan (front) (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT -...
Down-home cooking at The Fillin’ Station
Pam and Mick Whitt, center, are the owners of the local favorite, The Fillin’ Station, inside the Texaco in downtown Cullman. (Christy Perry for...
#morethan4: ‘He’s a superhero’
Cancer survivor Sean Fredella, left, and Fairview Elementary School Principal Marty Hardman pose for a photo at a pep rally in Mountain Brook recently....
Cullman GOP welcomes Parker, Aderholt to monthly breakfast
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker, candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, who is seeking reelection, were...
Tricks and treats in Good Hope
Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy...
Merchants Bank donates $21K to local nonprofits
Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday....
RWO hosts Halloween celebration
Children of Restoring Women Outreach residents painted these pumpkins at the RWO Halloween party Sunday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Local...
Parkside holds annual Pumpkin Run
Left to right: Austin Alexander, Christopher Putman and Abigail Kusz (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The 10th annual Parkside Pumpkin Run took...
Democrat Auman, hoping to unseat Aderholt, holds community cookout, town hall in Cullman
Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman, standing, speaks to supporters at Heritage Park in Cullman on Sunday. (Christy Perry for The...
Hanceville Fall Fest set for Sunday at 4 p.m.
Image from the 2017 Hanceville Fall Fest. This year's event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. (Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - Sunday afternoon will...
City holds annual safety meeting and picnic
Cullman Police Officers Chris Nichols and Chuck Shikle smile for the camera Wednesday at the City’s annual safety meeting and picnic. (Christy Perry for...
SURVIVOR’S STORY: ‘Trust your gut’
“Race for the Cure 2016 with (from left) my son, Hugh; dad, Don Marecle; my mom, Christy Marecle; (me); my sister, Haley Marecle; and...
CCSO graduates latest citizens’ academy class
Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams was the special guest speaker at Tuesday night’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy graduation at...
Community Note: Happy 100th birthday, Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee!
When The Tribune stopped by to wish her a happy birthday Tuesday, Wynell was proudly wearing a hot pink T-shirt that read “Look Who’s...
‘We are not leaving Cullman’: Krystal looking for new home
The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The...
‘Absolutely Alabama’ host Fred Hunter entertains at chamber luncheon
Left to right: Chamber Board Member Shirley Quattlebaum; Chamber Vice-Chair, Tourism Ben Harrison; Chamber Director of Tourism Roger Steele; “Absolutely Alabama” host Fred Hunter;...
With new stop by Popeyes, Cullman back on Greyhound bus line
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, representatives from Greyhound and others gathered inside the Chevron/Popeyes to cut the...
SURVIVOR’S STORY: ‘You have to get on with it’
Sonya Graham, on her last day of radiation in 2015. Sonya is a breast cancer survivor. (Courtesy photo)
Behind her wicked sense of humor and...
West Point passes FY 2019 budget; long-awaited Hwy. 157 turn lane to open by...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT -...
2 Cullman residents charged with 6 counts of animal cruelty
Summer Figgs, left, and Michael Figgs (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A local man and woman were arrested and charged with six counts each of...
‘This was one of our best years’
Fairgoers enjoy the swings at the Cullman County Fair. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Cullman County Fair ended Saturday night...
Hanceville High hosts 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Band members react during the awards ceremony at Saturday's Mud Creek Marching Festival in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The 27th...
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Meet Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee, who will be 100 on Oct. 24
Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
On Oct. 24, Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee will celebrate her 100th birthday! She still lives...
Yip, yip, hooray! Fair dog show showcases canine talent
Savannah Bischoff with her Australian Cattle Dog, Skye (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The dog show, hosted by the Cullman County 4-H...
‘All these years later’: Crane Hill couple who met at the fair 58 years...
John and Geneva Sellers enjoy the view from the top of the Ferris wheel at the Cullman County Fair (Christy Perry for The Cullman...
Think Pink luncheon focuses on breast cancer awareness
Cancer survivor and Cullman Regional Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford with her son, Jack. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional hosted...
Good Hope passes sewer rate increase
Good Hope City Hall (Tribune file photo)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to increase the City’s sewer rates.
Mayor...
Dogs big and small come out for Oktoberfest
Three dachshunds compete in Saturday’s Wiener Dog Races at Oktoberfest as part of the Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause event at Depot Park. (Christy Perry...
Last evening to enjoy Oktoberfest!
Freddie Day Catering has been serving up yummy German food all week at Oktoberfest. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest 2018 is...
Tiny and Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princesses crowned
Left: 2018 Tiny Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Autumn Rose Cook; right: 2018 Petite Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Maggie Phillips (Christy Perry for...
Seniors enjoy bingo, music and more at packed Oktoberfest event
Members of the Irondale Senior Activity Center pose for a photo at Thursday's Cullman Oktoberfest Senior Day. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
64th annual Cullman County Fair starts today
This year’s Ferris wheel (Photo courtesy of the Cullman Lions Club)
CULLMAN - The smells of cotton candy, funnel cakes and caramel apples…the bright lights...
Community Profile: Meet Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger
Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger was born in 1932 in a town 30 miles east of...
Citizens Bank hosts tailgate party
Cullman’s Citizens Bank on Second Avenue hosted a tailgate party for the community on Friday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Citizens Bank...
United Way launches ‘Women United’ network
Attendees at the Women United kick-off learn dance moves at Loft 212 Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The United Way of...
2018 Cullman County Fair Parade Saturday
The Cullman Police Department Honor Guard leads the 2017 Cullman County Fair Parade (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Fair Parade will...
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center recognized for excellence
The staff of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center pose for a photo. (Courtesy of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center)
HANCEVILLE - Each year, nursing homes...
Fairview Elementary receives flags flown over U.S., Alabama Capitols
Back row, left to right: Carson Clark, Marty Hardman, Larry Arrington, Randall Shedd; Front row, left to right: Presli Martin, Mali Gregory, Kaylyn Redding,...
Good Hope approves FY 2019 budget, 3% pay raise for City employees
Left to right: Susan Eller, Maxie Jones and John Harris (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Changes in sewer rates and the...
Co-workers, family, friends remember Hannah Bates
Hannah Bates’ father, Lionel Bates, center, looks upward after balloons in his late daughter's favorite colors were released Sunday at Sportsman Lake Park. (Christy...
Spotlight: Valhalla Comics and Collectibles
Guests play Magic the Gathering at Valhalla Comics and Collectibles in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Valhalla Comics and Collectibles, located...
Bear sightings reported in NE Cullman Co.; residents reminded bears are protected species
Image of a black bear courtesy of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Animal Control confirmed that "several"...
United Way’s ‘Women United’ event this Thursday
CULLMAN - “Dust off your cowboy hats and pull on your dancin’ boots” is what The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is asking...
Cullman Elks headed to North Carolina to feed residents, first responders in wake of...
Front row: Jackie Ridgeway, Karri Willis Ridgeway, Patrick James and Bobby McDowell; back row: Dale Ball and Lynn Jones (Christy Perry for The Cullman...
Good Hope High, named a Bicentennial School, accepts donation for community celebration
Representatives from Good Hope High School, the City of Good Hope, the City of Cullman, Cullman County, the Cullman County School Board and the...
ElleRae Salon opens in new location
ElleRae Salon owners Julianna McSwain and Danielle Overton pose for a photo at Thursday’s grand opening celebration of the salon’s new location on Graham Street...
