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How to start a vegetable garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - With quarantine still underway, some are itching to get outside and some are picking up new hobbies to pass the time....
COVID reads: pandemic reading lists
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a good book to break up the monotony of the COVID-19 quarantine? Look no further. The Tribune reached out to...
Tim’s Produce: Business ‘unusual good’ during pandemic
JOPPA, Ala. – While many consumers are staying away from bigger chain stores during the pandemic, you can still find produce from local sellers...
Agriplex update: programming paused, drive-up farmers’ market in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex normally has a bounty of programs for children and adults to enjoy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
‘Music education is alive and well!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Everyone knows students’ courses of study have been drastically impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some wonder and some forget...
Tesha Brewer State Farm to host ‘Feeding Our Frontlines and Blood Drive’ April 15,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As a thank you to essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, local State Farm Insurance agent Tesha Brewer is hosting a...
‘Her spirits are good, she’s crazy strong’: Meet Grayson Goodwin, Warrior of Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. – For mother Renee Hodge, the world changed Jan. 10, 2020 when her 16-year-old daughter, Grayson Goodwin, complained of chest pain.
Grayson was...
Unfurling Old Glory
CULLMAN, Ala. – WoodmenLife continued its practice of donating flags to local organizations, churches and businesses Thursday afternoon, when Cullman’s Woodmen Chapter 1850 unfurled...
Holly Pond purchases land for future projects
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council at its April meeting voted to purchase approximately 13.2 acres of land across from the...
Cullman City Primary School sends students off with drive-by parade
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the school closure and schools turning to online courses for students, many schools are hosting “drive-by parades” to say good-bye...
Empty Halls: Local educators reflect on academic life during pandemic
As school facilities officially close for the year, and teachers and administrators prepare to finish the year via distance learning methods, a few area...
Holly Pond Council refunds summer ball league fees
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In a special called meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council voted to refund fees citizens paid for participation in the...
‘We miss our regulars’ – Local restaurants share impact from COVID-19 changes
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. –
Restaurants around the county have had to noticeably adapt quickly to new
restrictions and orders put in place by officials due to...
Bringing out the Best: Parkside Outreach Program offers community assistance services
BAILEYTON, Ala. –
Since June 2018, the Parkside Outreach Program (POP), a 501(c)3 organization,
has been supporting Baileyton and surrounding communities with a food pantry
funded purely...
‘If we can’t continue moving, everything stops’ – Local trucking industry impacted by coronavirus
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has proven to be a trialing time for all
aspects of the economy and way of life at all...
Changes in hours, services for local restaurants
CULLMAN, Ala.
– With the recent public health order from Governor Kay Ivey
closing dining rooms for restaurants across the state of Alabama, local
establishments have had...
Local businesses adapt to coronavirus pandemic and state health orders
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
– After the recent public
health order from Governor Kay Ivey, local businesses around the county have
shown they’re going through trials and tribulations...
Bringing out the best: ‘Every act of kindness can make a difference’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local chain Frios Pops’ mission has always been to have “fresh, frozen fun,” with “pops with a purpose.” The Tribune spoke...
Cullman City School Board hears from principals on school closure curriculums
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday morning, hearing from faculty of all schools, including Cullman High School...
COVID-19: Holly Pond’s Oliver: ‘We’re all in this together’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council had a special-called meeting Tuesday evening to discuss an action plan for the COVID-19 (coronavirus)...
Garden City revises fire dues, declares local state of emergency
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to revise and raise fire dues from $3 (within town limits)...
47th Annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction sees crowd in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 47th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction saw a large crowd Friday evening. The silent and live auction featured items such...
Spring landscaping tips from Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover
CULLMAN, Ala. – Warm, comfortable weather is around the corner with the arrival of spring. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...
‘They’ll do anything they can to get your information’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning yielded educational and useful information, when a free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better...
Dodge City gets update on sewage treatment plant contamination
Updated 3-13-20 9:07 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council learned more details about the cleanup of the oil contamination in the...
Community care: The Link of Cullman County hosts resource fair at Cullman Housing Authority
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County Tuesday evening hosted a community resource fair at the Cullman County Housing Authority Community Center. The...
Grace Place hosts 3rd Annual Caregivers’ Conference
CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their...
Cullman Kiwanis 64th Annual Pancake Day this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman High School cafeteria will be packed this Saturday morning when the Cullman Kiwanis Club hosts its 64th annual Pancake...
‘I felt myself come out of the blue’: 4 local veterans share testimonies about...
CORRECTION- 3-11-20 at 6:55 p.m.
In The Tribune’s coverage of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) shot, we have said, “The SGB shot is FDA-approved.” In...
Storybook Palooza delights with special readers at library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) hosted an inspirational “Storybook Palooza” for kids Saturday morning at the...
Stars and Stripes Rodeo sees packed house; event continues tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center saw a packed house Friday evening for the first night of the 37th annual Stars...
Jacobs proclaims ‘Go Blue Day,’ kicking off Colon Cancer Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Relay For Life of Cullman County, Cullman Police Department (CPD) and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman...
Empty Bowls raises whopping $24K for Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Thursday afternoon learned the final total and received the proceeds from the 17th Annual Empty Bowls of...
37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo March 6-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo benefiting the West Point Warrior Band is returning to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...
Clemons nearly avoids runoff in chairman race; proposed 1-cent school tax fails
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.66% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission,...
Fairview hears from fire department
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held a small work session Monday evening, led by Fairview Mayor Pro Tempore Charles Banister in the...
‘We’re really going to miss him’
CULLMAN, Ala. – After almost three decades of service, Cullman Police Department (CPD) Lt. Todd Chiaranda is retiring. Chiaranda’s colleagues celebrated his career Friday...
Celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters visit North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday hosted celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Mary Ann Pettway and China Pettway. The Gee’s Bend Quilters...
Speaker David Anthony Johnson delivers moving presentation at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) welcomed motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson Wednesday as part of the college’s Black History...
CEDA, airport unveil more about ‘Project Black’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning,...
Living Alabama history: North Alabama Agriplex to host celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Feb. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex has special programs planned for this Thursday, Feb. 27, when it hosts celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Mary...
Berlin takes more steps toward town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council back in September discussed preliminary plans for a municipal complex to be located on adjacent land west...
Cullman County CASA welcomes public to open house event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit advocacy group that serves the children of Cullman County, opened its doors...
Annual Arbor Day plant sale sees largest selection yet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day plant sale Thursday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...
Cold Springs High focusing on academics, positive culture
BREMEN, Ala. – This school year is the first in the principal’s seat at Cold Springs High School for Eric Dickerson, who assumed the...
Cullman designated Tree City USA for 32nd consecutive year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman on Thursday was designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd consecutive...
Cullman City School Board recognizes students, teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board recognized several students and enjoyed special performances from the Cullman Middle School Jazz Band and CMS...
Cotton Pickin’ Kids debut 1st album
CULLMAN, Ala. – Those who had a chance to stop in at Berkeley Bob’s Friday evening were given a talented treat by local band...
Cullman council approves study for traffic light at Cherokee Ave./24th St. SW, hears protest...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to enter into a contract with Sain Associates for a traffic...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘We just wanted to send a message of love’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A different type of love was in the air for Hanceville High School (HHS) Friday morning, when 400 valentine bags were...
Dodge City addresses sewage treatment plant contamination
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada on Thursday night updated the council on the recent contamination of a “treatment lagoon” that...
A ‘ribbeting’ good time at the Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a frog-tastic way at the North Alabama Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program Friday morning. Program participants...
Stellar student: Holly Pond senior Zack Reynolds scores 35 on ACT, named National Merit...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School senior Zack Reynolds just this week learned he has been named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist....
LIST: Local Valentine’s Day events
CULLMAN, Ala. – Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. That’s right, you have one day left to get that card or gift! We can’t help you...
Vinemont council sets pay rates for next administration, talks community food pantry
Updated 2-13-20 8:15 a.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the pay rates for the town’s next administration. Future council...
Back open! Eva Road bridge is complete; road open to traffic today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The day is finally here. Fifteen months after the stretch of Eva Road between Forrest Avenue Northeast and Scenic Drive Northeast...
Be the change: Fairview High focusing on character, academics, life preparedness
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A positive environment can have a dramatic impact on mood and attitude, helping students focus more directly on their hopes, dreams...
Garden City Town Council talks 1-cent sales tax, 2020 Census
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council welcomed Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman to its February meeting Monday evening. Marchman was in...
Tinkergarten classes coming to Cullman March 31 – May 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tinkergarten classes are now being offered in Cullman. The eight-class spring session will begin March 31 and run through May 19...
Neighbor to neighbor: Cullman donates 33 air packs to county VFDs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning saw the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (CCAVFD) receive a gift from the City of Cullman and...
LEAD offers unique services to Cullman area
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Laurelwood Equine Assisted Discoveries, LLC (LEAD) opened April 1, 2019, offering unique services to Cullman County- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning...
Holly Pond talks roads, grant for wastewater plant
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Roads were the main topic of conversation for the Holly Pond Town Council Monday evening.
Mayor Bill Oliver proposed a “test...
‘Service is what you get when you come to a local business’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since June 1994, Mr. Hicks Mens Wear has been in business under the helm of owner Phillip Hicks.
“Cullman was home for...
Introduction to Beekeeping class brings buzz to Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex hosted a special guest, Alabama Beekeepers Association President Phillip Garrison, Thursday evening for an introduction to beekeeping...
‘We need more like him in this world’: City’s Larry Jones retires after 45...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Forty-five years. That’s dedication, and such commitment warrants recognition. City officials and sanitation department workers did just that Friday, recognizing retiring...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes visitors from Rwanda
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of Rwandan visitors was in Cullman Tuesday, meeting with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force. The delegates traveled...
The flu: How it’s affecting Cullman schools and what you can do to fight...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The influenza virus, more commonly known as the flu, can be rampant around this time of year. According to the Alabama...
Wal-Mart Distribution Center donates $5,500 to United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday afternoon received a hefty donation of $5,500 from Cullman’s Wal-Mart Distribution Center.
“We’re...
Local talent shines in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The curtains opened on the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Sleeping Beauty” Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center, following a...
Cullman council hears details on Warehouse District Streetscape Project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to award a contract for streetscape improvements along First Avenue Northeast from Arnold...
Jacobs proclaims ‘St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed Jan. 24, 2020 “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day” in the city of Cullman....
LIST: Kid-friendly specials from area restaurants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman restaurants bring a variety of options to the table when it comes to eating out as a family. Below are...
Garden City sets salaries, obtains firefighter benefits
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its January meeting tackled salaries for the next mayor and council, the numbering of...
Cullman GOP welcomes local, state candidates to annual dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party welcomed candidates aplenty to its annual dinner and silent auction Thursday evening. With a U.S. Senate...
Agriplex Heritage Skills: Raised bed gardening
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was on the frigid side Tuesday night, but that didn’t stop avid gardeners dreaming of spring from turning out for...
Short film ‘Down’ produced in Cullman County to be released Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seventh Summit Productions, a film production studio based out of Hartselle, will release its latest short film, “Down,” on Vimeo, Facebook...
Jacobs proclaims Jan. 26 – Feb. 1 ‘Catholic Schools Week’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday proclaimed Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2020 “Catholic Schools Week” in the city of Cullman.
National...
Year of the Rat: Cullman Library celebrates Chinese New Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Chinese New Year will be celebrated in many parts of the world this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. This past Saturday at...
‘Voice of Hope’ Roy Nagle speaks at Relay For Life kick-off meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County had its 2020 kick-off meeting Thursday. welcoming participants and guests to First Baptist Church in...
Local couple giving back to CMS band
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s band program received a donation from local supporter and band alumnus Ray Buchmann Thursday morning. Buchmann and his...
CCBOE talks upcoming 1-cent tax vote; teachers, student honored
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its Thursday night meeting addressed the upcoming 1-cent sales tax referendum, which will...
Senate candidates on tap for county Republican dinner, auction Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Party will host its annual dinner and silent auction Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets for...
‘This is the future of growing’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex talked hydroponic gardening this week, welcoming Cullman County Master Gardener Michael Weems to its Living Landscapes program....
Free tax-filing help available at Cullman library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library is booking appointments now for the AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program. The free program is for...
Students face off in Elks Hoop Shoot
CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 100 students ages 8-13 participated in the Cullman Elks Hoop Shoot Sunday afternoon at Cullman Middle School. The hoop...
Spotlight on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force participated in Human Trafficking Awareness Day activities Friday, and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially...
Dodge City council votes on pay, proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Compensation for the next council and mayor were the big topic of discussion for the public portion of Thursday night’s...
Update on Cullman Civic Center closure
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman sold the Cullman Civic Center to Desperation Church last fall for its appraised value of $3,125,500. The...
Sacred Heart roof repairs finished
CULLMAN, Ala. – Scaffolding began going up around Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s towers back in September. Now, just more than three months...
‘I want to share my story with you about growing up under Hitler’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Author Rosemarie Reinhard Musso grew up in the village of Sterbfritz (Hessen), Germany. Wednesday, she spoke to a crowded Cullman County...
On a mission: Regulators Military MC, Saving Forgotten Warriors partner to assist veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local veterans service nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) has experienced an eventful last year or so, including establishing a relationship with...
Fairview Council discusses security, receives update on Hwy. 69 light
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council opened its first meeting of the year with an update from Mayor Keith Henry on the traffic...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Eva Road Bridge: ‘We hope to have it open by the end of January’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman anticipates the Eva Road Bridge will be complete by the end of January 2020, pushed back slightly...
What’s coming up at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new year beginning, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County Public Library to see what’s coming up in...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
