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‘There is something down here worth coming to see’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a small unassuming office on Commercial Street in Hanceville, a stack of books “to be read” continues to grow as...
Westminster Assisted Living teams up with Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - January is National Soup Month and Westminster Assisted Living is collecting cans of soup now until Jan. 10 to support the...
Ringing in the ‘Roaring’ 20s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman partygoers ushered in the new year with style and pizzazz Tuesday night and had a “roaring” good time doing so....
See big cats, bears at Tigers for Tomorrow
ATTALLA, Ala. - Nonprofit Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain in Attalla has extended its hours during the holidays, providing the opportunity for families...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Londalene Young Jean
Londalene Young was a young girl from Holly Pond when her family moved to California near the end of World War II. Her father...
5 arrested in Hanceville on drug charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville Police Department made several drug arrests Friday, Dec. 20 along County Road 545 after obtaining search warrants for two homes.
HPD...
‘Meth is the biggest problem we have in Cullman County’
Updated 12-27-19 at 7:10 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) recently helped take down a Center Point man who was allegedly supplying...
#IAmCullman: Ravi Patel at the Cherokee Chevron
With this feature, The Cullman Tribune is kicking off a special series highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a...
‘It’s my way of giving back to the community’
BAILEYTON, Ala. - For the third consecutive year, Kim Thomas opened the doors at Kim’s Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton and welcomed the community...
Keeping your pets safe in winter and around holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s officially winter, and that means colder temperatures. There can be many dangers for pets this time of year, so The...
‘What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?’
The Tribune asked several people out and about, “What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?” Here are their responses.
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Senior Spotlight: ‘Hee Haw’ headed back to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The zany residents of “Kornfield Kounty” are planning a return to Cullman to perform “The Hee Haw Show.” They invite you...
‘All clear’ given after courthouse bomb threat
CULLMAN, Ala. - The "all-clear" has been given by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper following an interior and...
Senior Spotlight: Christmases past
The Tribune stopped by The Folsom Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare to speak with the ladies on “Diva Hall” this week. We asked them...
Baby boom! ‘Shot heard around Cullman’ revealed Jaxson and Lauren Earwood expecting baby boy
The ‘shot heard around Cullman’ revealed that Jaxson and Lauren Earwood are expecting a baby boy, whom they have named Foster Kole
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Fun, fellowship at Baileyton Christmas Party
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Kids young and old gathered Saturday evening at the Baileyton Community/Senior Center for the town’s annual Christmas party.
“We had a super...
Santa delights at annual Cullman Elks Lodge Children’s Christmas Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - Santa Claus arrived in style at the Cullman Elks Lodge for its annual Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, where 100 kids from...
Good Hope enjoys annual Christmas Parade, Christmas in the Park
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A big crowd came out Saturday afternoon for the Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park. The parade...
Editorial: Our seniors deserve more. Cullman can do better!
At the heart of every great community are its seniors. Cullman County is no exception, and with hard-working entities such as the Cullman County...
Nexan steps up again for Good Hope families in need
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - For more than 10 years, the staff of Nexan Building Products in Good Hope has been giving back to its...
Mr. Harwood goes to Washington: ‘I really appreciated more than ever what it means...
ARAB, Ala. - When we first met Arab resident Randy Harwood, he had just learned that one of his dreams would be coming true....
Commission names Brunner interim county engineer, talks roads, HVAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning appointed Assistant County Engineer Jon Brunner as interim county engineer following the resignation of...
Good Hope awards $15K to schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council presented funds from the City’s alcohol tax revenue to some very happy teachers Monday night....
Cullman Women Sing takes audience on emotional journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing presented its winter concert, “With a Voice of Singing,” Thursday night at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The concert...
Senior Spotlight, Christmas: ‘Spend as much time with them as you can’
Have you ever asked your parents or grandparents what they want for Christmas and heard, “I don’t need anything; as long as you are...
Local musician Jesse Priest selected for Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond graduate and local musician Jesse Priest has been selected by Dolly Parton and the producers at Netflix to be...
‘This night is a community effort’: Arley enjoys Christmas parade, soup social
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of...
Vinemont Schools’ Christmas Love to help 70 kids
VINEMONT, Ala. - ‘Tis the season for giving, and thanks to big hearts and Christmas Love, students at Vinemont Schools who might have gone...
‘By shopping local, it goes back to your roads, schools, parks and rec’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative encouraging communities to support their local shops and retailers. It’s sandwiched between Black Friday...
Baileyton readying for Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar was out of town this week, leaving Councilman Windell Calloway to lead the council’s Monday night meeting.
The...
Hanceville decked out for the holidays
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hanceville. A nice crowd came out Friday evening to Veterans Park for...
Engineer, businessman Philip Widner running for commission chairman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Philip Widner has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Widner is one of three Republican hopefuls challenging Chairman Kenneth...
Making a difference: Two Shoes Ministry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is blessed to have many wonderful charitable organizations working hard and working together to take care of those who...
What are you thankful for this year?
The Tribune asked people who were out and about Wednesday: What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what we heard.
Senior Spotlight: Meet Herbert Johnson
Although Herbert Johnson now spends most of his time at home with his petite but feisty tabby cat named Wompas, he spent most of...
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS: Ladies whoop up on the men in bean bag baseball
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope participated in their first “Friendsgiving” celebration Tuesday with some great food, a penny auction...
Curt’s Closet gearing up for Christmas season
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are many families in Cullman who struggle each day to provide everything their children need. The pressure of Christmas can...
(Updated) County engineers: John Lang resigns, Keith Creel retires
Updated 11-26-19 at 4:10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Engineering Department will look a little different at the start of the new year....
‘The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream’ enchants sold-out crowds
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Dance program’s Allegro Dance Theatre helped usher in the holiday season this past weekend with...
Good Hope talks Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The 11th annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal will take place this Wednesday at Good Hope High School. City employees,...
Band Boosters hold annual craft show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Booster Holiday Craft Show took place over the weekend attracting shoppers eager to get a jump on holiday...
‘We love building relationships with our patients’
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton Family Medicine celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. The clinic, which offers “personal, one-on-one care,”...
Catch the Christmas spirit at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland kicked off Friday evening, following weeks of preparation by Cullman County Parks and Recreation...
Hopewell Baptist hosts annual community Thanksgiving meal
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hopewell Baptist Church opened its doors for a free Thanksgiving meal for the community Wednesday night. Church members prepared enough turkey...
A look into our past: Found ledgers of J.A. Callaham, part 2
Read part 1 at www.cullmantribune.com/2019/11/16/a-look-into-our-past-found-ledgers-of-j-a-callaham.
Within the ledgers of Jared Alexander (J.A.) Callaham are many detailed lists and cherished words of wisdom. Besides being...
(Updated) Cullman awarded $450K, Hanceville $250K CDBG grants
Updated 11-20-19 at 1:32 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced $18.7 million in grants from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...
Annual Vinemont Band Boosters Holiday Craft Show this Friday, Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Boosters Holiday Craft Show is this Friday and Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center and will offer a...
‘Today, we are celebrating life’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The weather was cold and windy but the participants were fired up for this year’s Cullman Heart Walk Saturday at Depot...
Cullman County cleans up at annual PALS Governor’s Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County was well represented in Montgomery last Wednesday at the Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor's Awards Program...
A look into our past: Found ledgers of J.A. Callaham
VINEMONT, Ala. - When Steve and Carol Wunderlich were recently tasked with cleaning out Steve’s family’s homestead, they never imagined the treasures they would...
Hanceville council talks Christmas plans
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It will soon look a lot more like Christmas in the city of Hanceville. The city council gave the go-ahead for...
Home(s) for the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Share Club of Cullman’s 2019 Christmas Tour of Homes is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-5 p.m. This year’s...
CHS band takes on New York City
CULLMAN, Ala. - Months of hard work paid off Tuesday morning when the Cullman High School (CHS) Bearcat Band performed at the Statue of...
Vinemont Council adopting children for Christmas Love
Updated 11-13-19 12:15 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - With the holidays just around the corner, Town of South Vinemont officials wanted to do something to give...
Yuletide cheer on display
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local business owners were busy Friday putting the finishing touches on their holiday decorating before Friday evening’s 2019 Holiday Window Display...
Party with a purpose: Victim Services hosts inaugural Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) hosted a night of fun and dancing Saturday at Top of the Town. The inaugural Masquerade...
CHS hails heroes; Bearcat band headed to NYC
Updated 11-8-19 at 9:16 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans were honored Thursday at Cullman High School during an afternoon assembly in the school’s auditorium, where...
Heroes honored
CULLMAN, Ala. - A touching ceremony was held Wednesday at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center in honor of Cullman area veterans, followed...
Christmas Coalition aims to help Baileyton families
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Christmas season is upon us and for many it can be a worrisome and stressful time of year. The Parkside...
Hanceville Civic Center gets ‘gussied up’ thanks to WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center got some special attention Monday as part of the Clean Home Alabama initiative. The Alabama Community College...
Baileyton talks town hall, park, Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala.- Baileyton’s new town hall is nearing completion, with cabinets, trim and flooring going in soon. The town council Monday night discussed the...
Westminster Assisted Living community yard sale Monday, Nov. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Westminster Assisted Living will have a community yard sale Monday, Nov. 4 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The money raised will benefit...
‘We look forward to this every year’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope City Hall turned into a fun and spooky destination Thursday afternoon as trick or treaters were welcomed by...
Fun for kids of all ages: Westminster Assisted Living welcomes trick or treaters
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents of Westminster Assisted Living had a magical Halloween as droves of trick or treaters came out to visit Thursday...
Designer Bag Bingo coming up Nov. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Only a handful of tickets remain for the upcoming United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) Women United Designer Bag Bingo event...
Therapeutic Rec members enjoy Halloween at Stone Bridge
CULLMAN, Ala. - A fantastic night was had at Stone Bridge Farms Tuesday at Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s Therapeutic Recreation Program Halloween...
Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors heat up Halloween
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope knew exactly what to do on a cool and cloudy pre-Halloween day. Throw a...
Trick or treat with area senior citizens
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several wonderful stress-free options for trick or treaters this year at the many amazing nursing home and assisted living...
Good Hope honors late Johnny Harris, presents donations to area schools, organizations
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- On a night dedicated to remembering the late Johnny Harris, the Good Hope City Council also, fittingly, presented checks giving back...
Cullman Police Trunk or Treat set for Tuesday, Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) has been busy planning for one of its favorite yearly events. The CPD Trunk or Treat...
God’s Feral Felines to begin serving Cullman County in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new low-cost spay/neuter resource for cats will soon be available for Cullman County cat owners. God’s Feral Felines, a nonprofit...
Arab’s Randy Harwood to help decorate White House for Christmas
ARAB, Ala. - Randy Harwood has always loved Christmas, and decorating for Christmas has always been one of his passions. This November, he will...
Dodge City seniors earn state medals at the Masters Games
DODGE CITY, Ala.- The Dodge City Senior Center earned a few bragging rights recently after competing in this year’s Masters Games of Alabama in...
‘I am just overwhelmed’: Family, friends raise money for Joe Pace, who is battling...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family and friends of Joe Pace packed Goat Island Brewing Wednesday night to show their love and support as he battles...
Former Commission Chairman Kitchens announces 2020 bid
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman, Republican Wiley Kitchens, has officially announced his plans to run for the position again in 2020....
Survivor’s Story: ‘In all things, God is good’
Siusan Peek was just 32 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had not begun receiving yearly mammograms and had no...
Cullman voters will decide on 1-cent tax increase on March 3 ballot
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters will see a referendum for a countywide 1-cent sales and use tax for education on the March 3,...
West Point talks community center, roads, food pantry
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point over the past month has been upgrading the interior of the town’s community center. Old...
West Point Dinner Theatre event slated for Oct. 28
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Theatre is busy preparing for its upcoming dinner theater event at Stone Bridge Farms. The event will take...
Good Hope planning spooky good times for seniors, children
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope is busy preparing for two fun Halloween events that will be held at Good Hope...
Clements talks Cullman Regional growth at chamber luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The last of this year’s Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce community luncheons took place Friday at East Side Baptist Church, with...
Hanceville’s ‘Rowdy Bunch’ puts CCSO’s detective skills to the test
Updated 10-17-19 5:31 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Rowdy Bunch at the Hanceville Senior Center had a little fun Thursday morning with Sheriff Matt Gentry...
A spooky good tour with the Southern Ghost Girls
Cullman-based Southern Ghost Girls Tours and Paranormal Investigations has been busy this October as Halloween approaches. The ladies, dressed in their signature Victorian gowns,...
Farm-City Bus Tour hits the road
CULLMAN, Ala. - A packed charter bus provided by Wallace State Community College left Cullman Tuesday morning to embark on the 2019 Farm-City Tour...
Survivor’s Story: ‘You need to be aware of your body’
Keith and Renee Quick got up on a Saturday morning in July 2016 excited about their plans to meet best friends Dennis and Hollie...
Hanceville 3rd grader launches ‘Safety First’ campaign
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Aistin Gable is a little boy with an enormous heart who enjoys helping others but shies away from the spotlight. The...
Cullman Regional hosts 2nd annual Think Pink Luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville native Renee Quick shared her inspirational story of battling breast cancer as the keynote speaker at this year’s Think Pink...
Hanceville talks festivals, new local historical book
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council had a short agenda Thursday night. With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town and Mayor Pro-Tem Jim...
Cool (senior) kids hit the fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman area seniors took full advantage of the crisp fall weather as the fairgrounds opened Wednesday morning for Senior Day. They...
Happy 102nd birthday, Mr. Davis!
Jimmie Davis celebrated his 102nd birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party at Westminster Assisted Living. Davis, the former mayor of Albany, Georgia, shared a...
Cullman County switching to automated sanitation service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning announced the Cullman County Sanitation Department will begin using automated trucks next year.
The new program...
Terry Shabel named new Good Hope councilman
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new council member was seated and billboard restrictions were eased Monday night at the Good Hope City Council meeting.
Terry...
Yip yip hooray! Dogs strut their stuff at county fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tri-Green Arena at the Cullman County Fair was packed Sunday afternoon as dogs, along with their young handlers, took center...
Labor of love: caring for strays at the Hanceville kennel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On a hot Wednesday afternoon, Hanceville City Clerk Tania Wilcox spent her lunch break visiting with and taking care of a...
Tiny Miss and Petite Miss Fair Princesses crowned
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman County Fair pageants got underway Thursday evening, with the youngest of this year’s princesses taking to the stage...
Seniors beat the heat at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Festhalle was the place to be Thursday as area seniors celebrated Oktoberfest. Despite the record-breaking heat, the venue was...
‘It is all generosity of the people in this city and county’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Tuesday morning, you will find the VFW Auxiliary hard at work preparing a delicious lunch not only for veterans who...
Students enjoy German history tours during Oktoberfest week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum was busy Monday and Tuesday as the city prepared for the start of Oktoberfest Wednesday. As Cullman...
Senior Spotlight: Former jailer Brian Buegler reflects on his career
Brian Buegler first came to Cullman from New Jersey to go to college at St. Bernard. He started school there in 1968 and graduated...
Hanceville passes $4.09M FY2020 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night passed a $4.09 million budget for FY2020. This year’s budget is a slight 1% increase...
