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Defense, special teams carry Auburn to 34-3 win over Arkansas
JaTarvious "Boobie" Whitlow scores the first touchdown of the night in Auburn's 34-3 win over Arkansas. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
AUBURN – It...
PREP FOOTBALL: Russellville’s strong second-half too much for Warriors, 53-20
West Point’s Brayden Martin (22) goes for a tackle in Friday night’s contest with Russellville. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT – It...
PREP FOOTBALL: Dayne Black’s 3 TDs, defense lift Aggies over Priceville, 35-0
Fairview’s Dalton Payne makes a tackle during Friday night’s shutout of Priceville. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – It was homecoming in Fairview...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady ‘Cats celebrate Senior Night, drop area match to Hartselle
Cullman seniors (left to right) Gracie Apel, Caroline Hollingsworth, Amanda Hill and Dalaisha Kent celebrate Senior Night on the court with their families and...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Against Vinemont, Lady Broncos notch first area win of the season
Holly Pond's Lili Harris sets up for a kill during the Lady Broncos' win over Vinemont Tuesday afternoon. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Last-second field goal lifts LSU over Auburn, 22-21
AUBURN – It was a hot and humid Saturday on The Plains for the annual matchup between LSU and Auburn, but in the end,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors stumble, falling 43-7 to Lawrence County
Hunter Persall (24) scored the lone touchdown of the night for the West Point Warriors. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
MOULTON – It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison rolls over Red Bay, 39-12, to open region play
Zayne Guthrie (2) evades defenders during Addison’s 39-12 win over Red Bay Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON – The Addison Bulldogs...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Pair of Lady Eagles fall to Winston County in tri-match, Cold Springs...
Kylon Hamby sends one back over the net against Vinemont in Cold Springs' Thursday win. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN – Winston County...
PREP FOOTBALL WRAP-UP: week 3
West Point quarterback Rylan Jones (5) hoists running back Hunter Persall (24) in the air during Friday night’s game. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
Daniel Moore Exhibit opens at Evelyn Burrow Museum
Artist Daniel Moore meets a fan during Tuesday night’s opening reception for the Daniel Moore Exhibit at the Evelyn Burrow Museum (Nick Griffin for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope opens region play with 43-24 win over Cordova
Good Hope quarterback Bailey Quick (2) fires a pass down field during Friday night's win over Cordova. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point defeats pair of Lady Eagles teams on the road; Cold...
The Lady Warriors break the huddle coming out of a timeout during Thursday night’s win over Cold Springs. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN...
Mission Grove Baptist opens food shelf in Berlin
Left to right: Pastor Josh Hogland, Curt Fortner, Zane Robertson, Cindy Alverson, Joe Alverson, Eliza Fortner in front. (Courtesy of Becki Fortner)
BERLIN – Mission Grove...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders sweep tri-match against Hanceville, Priceville
Good Hope's Jesse Kent scores in the Lady Raiders’ win over Hanceville Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – After coming up...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s defense, Gabe Jones pound out 14-13 win over Winston County
Meek running back Gabe Jones fights off defenders on a run during Friday night's 14-13 win over Winston County. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bearcats sweep home-opening matches against Winfield, Austin
Cullman’s Caroline Hollingsworth winds up for a kill during Tuesday night’s win over Winfield. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – After splitting their...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies top Cold Springs and Vinemont in tri-match
Fairview's Daisy Manasco (25) spikes the ball past Cold Springs defenders Aubrey Negron (25) and Hayden Goodwin (20) Tuesday in Fairview. (Nick Griffin for...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard girls, Cold Springs boys, Holly Pond’s Chambers take 1st-place...
The Cold Springs Eagles came in first in the 5K run for small schools on Saturday in Moulton at the Pepsi XC Challenge. (Photo...
PREP FOOTBALL: McCain Era starts with a bang with Bulldogs’ 48-14 rout of Sumiton...
Hanceville running back RJ Evans sprints down the sideline for a big gain in Friday night's 48-14 win over Sumiton Christian. (Nick Griffin for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats win heart-stopper, 28-27, over rival Jasper Vikings
First-year Bearcats Head Coach Matt Plunkett celebrates with Jayden Sullins during Thursday night's 28-27 win over Jasper. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors eyeing 5th straight playoff appearance
2018 West Point Warrior football team, coaches and cheerleaders (RiverCat Photography)
WEST POINT - Football season has arrived and that means the West Point Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Younger Aggie team focused on winning
2018 Fairview Aggie football team, coaches and cheerleaders (Sullivan Photography)
FAIRVIEW - After coming up short of where they wanted to be in 2017, the...
Building on tradition: Hanceville’s Bulldog Wall of Fame to debut Friday night
Local artist Jack Tupper works on the Bulldog Wall of Fame at Hanceville High School. The inaugural Bulldog Wall of Fame induction ceremony will...
Inaugural Cullman County Schools Media Day held ahead of start of football season
Each high school in the Cullman County Schools system had players, coaches, band directors, band members, cheer coaches and cheer captains in front of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek Tigers aiming for back-to-back playoff appearances
2018 Meek Tigers football team and coaches (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
ARLEY - After posting a 7-4 record and making it to the postseason...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs Eagles looking to bounce back in 2018
2018 Cold Springs Eagles football team, coaches and cheerleaders (McEachern Photography)
BREMEN - The 2017 season was one that the Cold Springs Eagles would like...
Berlin swears in 5th and final council member
Bud Reed is sworn in to the Berlin Town Council, Place 5 by Notary Jane Bates during the Berlin Town Council's August meeting Monday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison Bulldogs hungry for another playoff run
2018 Addison Bulldog football team, cheerleaders and coaches (Bill Miller Photography)
ADDISON - Football is back, and in Addison and that means it’s time for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Younger Bearcat squad, Plunkett have top 10 aspirations
2018 Cullman Bearcat football team and cheerleaders (Lifetouch Photography)
CULLMAN - This fall will bring a lot of changes for the Cullman Bearcats as they...
Plunkett, McCain headline community luncheon
Hanceville High School Head Football Coach Cody McCain speaks to community members during the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s August Community Luncheon Friday at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville, McCain hungry to hit the field
2018 Hanceville High School football team and coaches (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Last season was a disappointing one for the Hanceville Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos eyeing a home playoff experience
2018 Holly Pond Bronco football team and coaches (Sullivan Photography)
HOLLY POND - After posting a 7-4 record in 2017 and taking another trip to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont Eagles have something to prove
2018 Vinemont Eagle football team with coaches and cheerleaders (Sullivan Photography)
VINEMONT - This fall will be a big one for the Vinemont Eagles. Coming...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope Raiders return with experience, determination
2018 Good Hope Raider football team with coaches (Joe McEachern Photography)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders are gearing up for a playoff run...
Gearing up for the gridiron: 10 Cullman area teams ready for some football
L-R: Hanceville OL Colin Long, Good Hope RB Matt Dixon, Vinemont WR Hudson Wood, Addison LB Gage Gilliland, Cullman OL Jordan Ray, Cold Springs...
Bearcats old and new turn out for alumni soccer games
Friday night’s games saw players, coaches and fans from years past come out to re-connect and compete for bragging rights. (Nick Griffin for The...
Bikers visit schools across county to promote prayer, Pledge of Allegiance
Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders President Joe Alverson and his granddaughter kneel beside one of the signs they placed during Saturday’s Cullman County God...
Inaugural Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament sees huge turnout
Organizers and a few of the participants pose for a photo at Saturday’s inaugural Hannah Bates Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament at Smith Lake Park....
Bill Smith Buick GMC wins 2017 Dealer of the Year Award
Bill Smith Buick GMC General Manager Andy Cole, center, and his staff pose with their 2017 Dealership of the Year Award.
CULLMAN - Local automobile...
Saturday’s Cullman County ‘God and Country Ride’ to advocate for prayer in schools
CULLMAN – Saturday will be a big day for the Alabama Sons of Liberty as they, alongside the Christian Motorcycle Association, will be traveling...
Annual Good Hope Back 2 School Bash fills Municipal Park
Jobe Pruett,8, charges through the slip n' slide during Good Hope's Back 2 School Bash Thursday afternoon. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE -...
Hanceville’s Wakefield stepping down after 13 seasons to take HMS principal job
Coach Daniel Wakefield looks on during Hanceville's game against Lauderdale County in the Northwest Regional on Feb. 21, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
Former Bearcat Thompson shines on mound in Birmingham
Former Bearcat Keegan Thompson was on the mound in Birmingham Tuesday night for the Tennessee Smokies, facing off against the Birmingham Barons. (Nick Griffin...
Good Hope amends alcohol ordinance to attract new business
The Good Hope City Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council Monday night approved a change to the...
CCCDC presents $50K check to Good Hope High School
Pictured left to right: Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, Cullman County Economic Development Project Coordinator Tanya Sears, CCCDC board member Jamie Speakman,...
16U Shockwave softball team finishes 2nd at USSSA National Championship
The 16U Shockwave softball team poses with its second-place trophy at the USSSA C-Class National Championship in Gulf Shores last week.
Bottom row, left to...
PREP SOFTBALL: CHS hires Lawayne Morton to head Lady Bearcat softball program
Cullman High School's Lady Bearcat softball team has a new coach. Lawayne Morton will take over this season. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN –...
8U West Point Warriors place 5th in state
The West Point Warriors 8U baseball team brought home a top five finish from the Alabama Dizzy Dean State Tournament in Scottsboro last week....
Cullman Florist opens in new location
Cullman Florist opened in its new location on Fourth Street Southeast Thursday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Florist, located in the...
City schools’ employees receiving 1-time stipend; personnel changes
The Cullman City School Board (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Board of Education held its monthly board meeting Tuesday and...
City schools plan, prioritize for future growth
Members of the Cullman City School Board discuss issues with representatives of each city school at the board’s annual capital planning meeting on Tuesday....
Cullman’s Joel Sanchez represents CHS on AHSAA North All-Star soccer team
Joel Sanchez with coach Casey Harbin in Montgomery (photo courtesy of Mark Stephens)
MONTGOMERY - Cullman High School’s Joel Sanchez started for this year’s North...
Cullman’s Axel Ward, 5, competing in national motocross championship; Chad Ward weighs in on...
Axel Ward (courtesy of Crystal Ward)
CULLMAN – Five-year-old Cullman dirt bike racer Axel Ward has qualified for the largest amateur motocross race in the...
Hanceville park vandalized; grills, parts stolen
Vandals cut swings in half at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Several grill grates and an entire grill have...
Cold Springs students recognized by Alabama Lions
Cold Springs senior Matthew Blair on Tuesday night gives an entertaining account of his time at the Alabama Lion High School Leadership Camp. (Nick...
Registration underway for annual EvaBank Midnight Run
Runners pose for a group photo at the 2017 EvaBank Midnight Run 5K. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s wildly popular annual EvaBank Midnight Run...
Cullman EMA’s Little wins Pat Neuhauser award
Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker. Little was awarded the...
Davenport Reunion
L-R: Evelyn Aaron (86) James Davenport (90) Lillis Swann (89) (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
Hanceville’s Moody Center was packed for food, family and fellowship...
Good Hope council adjusts AGCOR land title, investment
Councilmembers Maxie Jones and John Harris with Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council...
T.J. Maxx re-opens, donates $10K to Victim Services
Eager shoppers lined up outside T.J. Maxx early Sunday morning for the store’s grand re-opening. The store had been closed since the March 19...
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ a fun summer ride: 7/10
Image: Marvel Studios
“Ant-Man and the Wasp,” the sequel to 2015’s “Ant-Man” sees the return of director Peyton Reed, as well as Paul Rudd as...
Holly Pond talks paving, lights, Brooklyn Road
The Holly Pond Town Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council discussed leveling and resurfacing projects for several...
‘Pray for Nick Brown’: joyful homecoming with ‘Alabama family’
Nick Brown greets a well-wisher at Tuesday’s VFW luncheon. Brown suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - An...
New medical clinic opens in West Point
Nurse practitioner P. Diana Wilhite speaks to guests who came out for Thursday morning’s ribbon cutting at the new West Point Family Medical Practice....
County settles with Werner Enterprises over bridge damages
The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning settled with transportation and logistics...
Good Hope steps closer to ordinance affecting CR 437
The Good Hope City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - A brief...
‘Incredibles 2’ a must-see this summer; 8/10
Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Writer/director Brad Bird, along with the main voice cast of “The Incredibles,” have returned 14 years later to...
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ brings the action, not the characters; Griffin’s score: 6/10
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is directed by J.A. Bayona, stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas-Howard and picks up the loose threads left by “Jurassic...
City school board approves early adoption of 2.5% pay raise for teachers; open house...
East Elementary Principal David Wiggins addresses the Cullman City School Board Thursday morning (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board...
Cullman Swim Team easily puts away Albertville, 490-230
Swimmers take flight at Tuesday's swim meet at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center, where the Cullman Swim Team took on Albertville. (Hayden Hyatt...
12U Cullman Cats win world series title; players look to be part of tradition
The 12U Cullman Cats won the 2018 Playmaker World Series in Hoover last weekend. (Photos courtesy of Cresha Bradley)
CULLMAN - The 12U Cullman Cats...
West Point’s Hwy. 157 turn lane project officially begins
WEST POINT - Mayor Kenneth Kilgo and the West Point Town Council met with T&K Construction at West Point Town Hall on Tuesday to...
West Point launching food pantry; pre-conference set for Hwy. 157 turn lane project
The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the Town’s upcoming food pantry. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point...
CITY-COUNTY CLASSIC: Student anglers honor late peer, Jackson Lambert
Cullman High School anglers had special “In Memory of Jackson Lambert” messages on the backs of their shirts at Saturday’s City-County Classic High School...
Locals recognized with 2018 Cullman Area Tourism Awards
Stone Bridge Farms’ Ron Foust received the Tourism Professional of the Year Award at Thursday’s Cullman Area Tourism Awards. Foust is pictured with Tourism...
Not his first rodeo: Former Alabama AG and current AG candidate Troy King visits...
Troy King, third from left, is flanked by Bradley Williams, far left, and Josh Speakman, far right, along with Brandin’ Iron employees at the...
Cullman celebrates Flag Day with annual event
Round 2's Greg Burks performs "God Bless America" as Col. Ken Brown looks on at the Cullman Elks Lodge during Wednesday night's Flag Day...
Cullman Commission passes resolution to increase local mental health services
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at Tuesday's Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Good Hope moves to encourage development on County Road 437, recognizes fishing team
The Good Hope City Council recognized the Good Hope Fishing Team for its performance at the state tournament. Good Hope took second place at...
Hitting the mark on the world stage: East Elementary, Bolzle, Ray, Henderson shine in...
The East Elementary archery team finished in third-place in the Bullseye shoot at the NASP World Tournament in Louisville over the week. (Photo courtesy...
Annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer event draws crowd for a good cause
An archer takes aim at his target at this year’s Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer tournament in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bowhunters...
More than 100 turn out for Jeremiah Castille, Character Camp
Alabama Football’s Elisha Shaw leads a group of athletes at Saturday’s Castille Character Camp at Cullman High School. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
Visiting judge promotes establishment of Veterans Court in Cullman County
Baldwin County Presiding District Judge Michelle Thomason visited veterans in Cullman this week to talk about her mission to bring a Veterans Court to...
Mills, Fairview’s Hartline making the move to Cullman High
Nina Mills, left, and Mary Hartline, right, are joining the basketball coaching staff at Cullman High School. (Photo courtesy of Amber Hembree)
CULLMAN - Cullman High...
Genesis: New studio opens in Vinemont
Genesis welcomes all children, boys and girls alike, for lessons in dance, baton, tumbling, pageantry and color guard. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
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Cullman Power Board celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Day
Five linemen received the Cullman Power Board Award of Excellence for their work in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. L-R: Michael Ugarkovich,...
City v. County Blood Drive this Friday; emergency need for all blood types
CULLMAN - The annual Cullman County vs. City Blood Drive is coming up this Friday June 8 and this year’s event will feature door...
Monograms Plus changing hands after 19 years
Cullman’s Monograms Plus is an anchor of the Warehouse District. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Monograms Plus of Cullman, a staple in Cullman’s...
Gudger, Brown, Harbison, Williams, Marchman victorious in primary
After a challenging primary campaign, incumbent Probate Judge Tammy Brown embraces her opponent Carol Berry, who came to the Civic Center to congratulate her....
Both Cullman Rite Aid stores to close this month
Rite Aid on the south side of Cullman, located at 1606 Second Ave. SW, seen here on June 4, 2018 (Nick Griffin for The...
Rock the South 2018 closes with powerhouse performances
Hank Williams, Jr. and Eric Church closed out Rock the South 2018 Saturday night. (W.C. Mann/Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was huge,...
Soggy start no problem for Rock the South
It was rainy early, then cloudy and muggy for the first day of this year's Rock the South festival, but the fans didn't seem...
Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center to open June 5; open house held...
Children brought their teddy bears to Thursday’s Cullman Regional Urgent Care and Imaging Center open house. The bears received “checkups” from Urgent Care staff....
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Deadpool 2’ fun to the end, and beyond: 8/10
“Deadpool 2” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character in another R-rated, comic book, action comedy that has some high expectations to live up...
New eye clinic opens in downtown Hanceville
Downtown Hanceville welcomed another new business Saturday, when the ribbon was cut on Love Your Eyes on Bangor Avenue. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
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Splish, splash! Hanceville pool officially re-opens
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail was on hand for opening day of Hanceville’s pool. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville pool re-opened for...
Ribbon cut on new City of Cullman Water Department facility
The ribbon was cut on the new City of Cullman Water Department facility on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
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County recognizes Davenport, applies for $12M BUILD grant for road repairs
Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission...
West Point awards bid for turn lane
The West Point Town Council met this week and awarded the bid for the long-awaited Alabama Highway 157 turn lane to T&K Construction. (Nick...
