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Churches come together for prayer walk at Hanceville schools
After praying at the flagpole in front of the high school and middle school, participants walk toward the elementary school in back. (W.C. Mann...
City school board announces last personnel changes before start of new year
Cullman High School (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - At a special called meeting Friday morning, the Cullman City School Board took up several last-minute items...
Caring for the Caregiver: Grace Place offers training for those who watch over people...
Robin Dill, author and founder and former director of Grace Arbor in Lawrenceville, Georgia, will lead the Caring for the Caregiver event at Grace...
CCBOE holds Teacher Institute; Holly Pond High named 2018 Cullman County High School of...
Good Hope High School/Cullman Area Technology Academy graduate Breanna Allen, center, with her health science instructors Tracy Smith (L) and Adriann Basch (R) (Photo...
Reasonable doubt: Crystal Bulliner acquitted on all charges in 2014 death of Vincent McGough
Crystal Lynn Bulliner (original mug shot from the Cullman County Detention Center)
CULLMAN - Late Friday evening, Cullman resident Crystal Lynn Bulliner and her defense...
Back in Business: Retail Revival in Downtown Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - When talking about what downtown Hanceville was like just a few years ago, a remarkable number of people have applied the same...
FORMER COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN JAMES GRAVES PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUAL ABUSE
CULLMAN – On Tuesday morning, as jury selection was supposed to be getting underway, former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves prevented a trial by...
Cullman City Council Honors EMA Director Phyllis Little and Retiring Museum Director Elaine Fuller
CULLMAN – On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time from resolutions and ordinances to recognize two long-time local officials. Council Public Safety Committee...
Trial Underway in 2014 Drug Overdose Death; Jury Selection Set to Begin in Former...
CULLMAN - On Monday, Officials at the Cullman County Courthouse seated a jury which heard opening statements in the trial of Cullman resident Crystal...
2 years in a row: Rumors Deli to be named an Alabama Retailer of...
CULLMAN - After having to close down, pack up, move out and relocate, and after having to go through a property renovation project that...
COOLFEST draws crowd downtown
Local farmers sold fresh, Cullman-grown produce on Thursday at COOLFEST. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On a warm Thursday afternoon, Cullmanites came downtown...
Unsung heroes: Cullman County Schools maintenance crews prepare for new school year
Phillip White and Ricky Smith check an electrical multimeter at Holly Pond Middle School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 14 facilities/maintenance...
Saying goodbye: Southern Starlets closing after 35 years, 2 generations of twirlers
Shirley Beshears with some of her Southern Starlets students (Photo courtesy Shirley Beshears)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, July 17, Southern Starlets Baton and Dance Studio...
Historically cool: North Alabama Agriplex shares 10 ways Alabama has stayed cool for the...
A Cullman pup demonstrates how summer coolness is done. He’s available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter; call 256-734-5448. (Cullman County Animal...
ARC grant to fund CCBOE vocational program technology
Instructors in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA, also known as the Career Center) health sciences program use various simulation devices to give students...
Friends of Frankweiler welcome Eiflers back to Cullman
Husband and wife professor/physician team, Dr. Dietmar Eifler and Dr. Reingard Eifler are members of the Friends of Cullman in Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler,...
Shannon McNeal enjoys hometown album release party at Rumors Deli
Cullman native Shannon McNeal was home Friday night for a release party for her new album, “Wilting Flowers and Blooming Dreams.” The event took...
Grandmother indicted for murder, hindering prosecution in death of Daniel Osborn now facing drug...
Susan Winton Smith's May booking photo (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Updated 7-20-18 at 9:49 p.m.
FAIRVIEW - Susan Winton Smith, 66, of Fairview, who had been...
Pets of the Week: multiple pups become available for adoption on same day
Clockwise, from bottom: Libby and Spock, Chihuahua mixes; Dolphin; Turtle; Sweet Pea (Cullman County Animal Shelter)
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay...
After 31 years, Elaine Fuller retires from Cullman County Museum
Elaine Fuller and her family. L-R: daughter Jenny Malke, husband Wayne Fuller, grandson Casey Harbin, Elaine Fuller, son Jay Fuller and daughter Suzanne Harbin...
Victoria’s Hope finds home in Dodge City; open house Saturday
Victoria’s Hope founder April Bowen German said, “Donations keep pouring in.” (courtesy photo)
DODGE CITY - Less than two months ago, April Bowen German was...
Election 2018: Rusk wins Fairview-Parkside seat; Marshall, Ainsworth, Pate come out on top
Sheriff’s deputies and poll workers line up to deliver ballots at the Cullman Civic Center Tuesday night. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
Duck River Reservoir opens for recreational use
Within minutes of hitting the water, Benton and Ray Buchmann were already catching their first fish. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday...
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Duck River Reservoir (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As The Cullman Tribune reported exclusively last week, the Duck River Reservoir is opening Tuesday,...
COOLFEST: the Cullman-grown ‘pop-up’ cooling festival coming Thursday, July 26
Ben Johnson displays whimsical art that will be auctioned at the Agriplex’s upcoming downtown “COOLFEST.” These Alabama and Auburn penguins by local muralist Jack...
Cullman City Council acts on Hwy. 157 expansion, Brunner Street improvement
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to pursue grants to expand or complete two area improvement projects, along with numerous...
VOTE: Republican Run-off Election Tuesday, July 17
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, July 17, voters will head to the polls for the Republican run-off election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7...
Cullman Christian School names Josh Swindall principal
Josh and Ashtin Swindall with their sons Everett Isaiah, Emmett Josiah and Ellis Haddon. (Photo courtesy Josh Swindall)
CULLMAN - Last week, the board of...
Cullman sheriff: jail food issue must be decided at the polls
Sheriff Matt Gentry walks U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama through the Cullman County Detention Center kitchen on March 27, 2018. (Tribune file photo)
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Tennessee musician Shannon McNeal coming home to Cullman for album release
Shannon McNeal (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - After Shannon McNeal graduated from Cullman High School, she moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee and enrolled at Middle Tennessee State...
2018 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy underway
The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy class of 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) is underway this...
Bremen man charged with sexual abuse of a child
David Hyde (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on July 5 arrested a Bremen man, David Brandon Hyde, 34, for...
Colony awards bid for community storm shelter
Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney explains terms of the storm shelter bids to the Colony Town Council. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY...
126th annual singing fills Cullman County district courtroom
Singers and spectators filled Judge Kim Chaney’s district courtroom for the 126th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention, the last traditional shaped note singing...
A half-century of service: meet Cullman Police Officer Jack Springer
Cullman Police Officer Jack Springer recently marked 50 years with the department. Springer, who has been married to his wife Shirley for more than...
Duck River Reservoir set to open for recreational use July 17; pipeline ahead of...
The pipeline route runs along the north side of U.S. Highway 278 (left side in this photo) through Oak Level, then angles through the...
Pet of the Week: Eddy the Beagle looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Eddy the Beagle is approximately 4...
Victoria’s Hope growing quickly; fundraiser this Saturday
GOOD HOPE - Only about two months in, and Victoria’s Hope is moving forward fast. The charity, which Good Hope Primary School teacher April...
Courthouse singing convention, last in the nation, in Cullman this weekend
Singers filled the district courtroom during last year’s convention. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - This Saturday and Sunday, July 7-8, Cullman will celebrate...
Colony raffling handmade quilt for senior center
Photo courtesy of the Town of Colony
COLONY - On Saturday, Sept. 1, the Town of Colony will raffle a handmade king size quilt to...
Thousands enjoy Desperation Church’s fireworks festival at Heritage Park
Fireworks capped off the night's festivities at Heritage Park. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - In what has become a local tradition, thousands gathered...
Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin reaches 800-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
At McAfee Knob, just beyond the 700-mile point in Virginia
FAIRVIEW - The Tribune has been following the journey of retired U.S. Army Col. Donald...
Baileyton Town Council faces challenge over senior center bus
The Baileyton Town Council (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - On Monday evening, the Baileyton Town Council held its regular meeting, dealing with a...
Suspects in Daniel Osborn murder seeking youthful offender status
Tyler Hudson, left, and Andrew Maresh, right, were arrested and charged with the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, center, after Osborn’s body was...
40 years in: meet the CPD’s only remaining Vietnam veteran, Terry Heaton
Cullman Police Officer Terry Heaton poses for a photo at the department last week. Heaton is the CPD’s only remaining Vietnam veteran. He also...
R.E. Garrison Trucking dedicates truck to veterans, hands keys to veteran driver
Military veterans from the Cullman Police Department get their picture taken with the truck and Garrison executives. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
Local author, artist, teacher present live art
Sharon Drake reads “The Reluctant Topiary” while author Ben Johnson South displays illustrations and artist Jack Tupper looks on. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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‘The most innovative park in the state of Alabama’: Connected Playground opens
Children play at the new Connected Playground at Ingle Park, while adults tour the new facility. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Years of...
Moss Service celebrates staff longevity
L-R: Alabama Funeral Directors Association President Heath Bowen, 50-year pin recipient Keith Patillo, 25-year pin recipient Gary Murphree, Martha Mosteller (who received a 25-year...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: pick this Blueberry!
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s (bonus) Pet of the Week:
Blueberry is a German Shepherd/Husky...
Met-South celebrates grand opening in Hanceville
L-R: Met-South owners Cathy and Don Jesse, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer pose for a photo on...
Pet of the Week: Thumbnail looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Thumbnail is a mixed breed dog...
Victoria’s Hope: new area charity serves single parents
April Bowen German and sister Heather Hankey with their mother Victoria Hammond Hankey last Christmas. (Photo courtesy April German)
CULLMAN - After Victoria Hammond Hankey...
History made: Berlin holds first town council meeting
Berlin’s first government: (L-R) Councilmen Don Bates, Matthew Blair, Jimmy Quick and Donald Gunter with Mayor Patrick Bates (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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6 months in, Grace Place thriving
For me personally, Grace Place ranks equal to being involved in the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. I receive infinitely more than I give. It...
PROFILES IN FAITH: Northbrook Baptist calls Keith Warden as pastor
Northbrook Baptist Church Pastor Keith Warden (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - After more than a year of searching, Cullman’s Northbrook Baptist Church called...
FEATURE: Inside Cullman Police Aviation
The Hughes 369A/OH-6A Cayuse, known to Vietnam veterans as the “Loach,” was designed to be a highly maneuverable light observation helicopter. (W.C. Mann for...
Summer fun
Kids in Colony’s summer enrichment program met Smokey Bear on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall)
COLONY - On Wednesday, kids enrolled in Colony’s...
‘Feeding the body and the soul’: Church 212 starts community garden to feed the...
Church 212 members work in the church’s community garden in early June (Photo courtesy Robert Taylor)
GOOD HOPE - Right down County Road 437 from...
A new calling: meet Good Samaritan’s new nurse practitioner
Stephanie Barnett is the new certified registered nurse practitioner at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Good...
Cullman library to host premiere of original Ben South children’s story at ‘book walk’
“The Reluctant Topiary” was written by Cullman’s hometown author and playwright, Ben Johnson South.
CULLMAN - If you’re looking for something fun and original (and...
Pet of the Week: MacGyver will figure out how to win your heart
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
MacGyver is a hound/Anatolian Shepherd mix...
What’s old is new: C-Street Café returning as Bulldogs Country Cook’n in Hanceville
On Friday, workers were making finishing touches like placing the new logo on the front door of Bulldogs Country Cook’n. (W.C. Mann for The...
Wallace State set to open community garden Saturday, June 23
WSCC students and community residents will tend gardens in raised beds like these located at Welti School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At...
Hanceville welcomes new shop and gathering spot for card and board gamers
Co-owner Nikolaos McCormick welcomes visitors on OG’s opening day Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, Hanceville’s downtown revitalization efforts took another...
Colony’s summer kids’ programs going strong; Educational Complex gets improvement grant
Kids tend a raised garden bed at Colony’s Educational Complex. (Photo courtesy Town of Colony)
COLONY - After success in 2017, the Town of Colony...
CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch prices going up
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc....
Hanceville Council talks solar energy, community improvement projects
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular...
Inside Technology Village Cullman with newly-named Director, John Wessel
Director John Wessel in the Technology Village Cullman office (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took a...
UPDATE FROM THE TRAIL: Fairview veteran reaches 700-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin is keeping The Tribune apprised of his progress as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise funds for children of fallen...
Colony votes to establish a Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry
The Colony Town Council welcomed representatives from Quality of Life Health Services and Carpenter’s Cabinet to its meeting Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The...
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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Busy meeting: Cullman names Technology Village director, approves deteriorated properties ordinance
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with the new Technology Village Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City...
City of Cullman names John Wessel director of new Technology Village
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer with new Technology Village Cullman Director John Wessel (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – At its meeting...
Cullman Community Theatre still seeking actors for ‘The Music Man;’ auditions Tuesday
CULLMAN - Wayne Cook, Director of the revived Cullman Community Theatre, has put out a request:
“Well the auditions have begun! We have had some...
City school board awards contracts for East, West Elementary roofs; personnel changes announced
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman City School Board approved recommendations from Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc. to award a contract to low bidder...
2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman
Cullman High School’s Lindsey Lowery won a free 2nd Fridays booth for her business “Pixie Fudge” in a competition sponsored by the Cullman Area...
Pet of the Week: Dixie needs a forever home
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Dixie is described by Ruttkay as...
Update: Fairview veteran reaches 600-mile mark on Appalachian Trail
Col. Donald Fallin reached the 600-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail on the afternoon of Monday, June 4. (Photo courtesy Donald Fallin)
FAIRVIEW - Retired...
Family establishes mental health fund in memory of Stephen Griffith
L-R: R.E. Garrison Trucking Co. President Donovan Lovell, S.F. Lovell, Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation President Rita Nicholas, Wiles Griffith, WellStone Behavioral Health COO...
Cullman council awards $376K bid to renovate Heritage Park soccer field; work to begin...
CP&R Executive Director Nathan Anderson’s family came with him to hear the good news and hang with council members Wednesday night. Left to right:...
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....
Rock the South after-action report
ALEA Sgt. Michael McBrayer, Guntersville Police Chief Jim Peterson and Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper pose for a photograph outside the command center on...
Rock the South donations top $139K for 2018
Local organizations received donations from Rock the South Saturday evening. (Photo courtesy Rock the South)
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Rock the South (RTS) made...
City planning commission OKs next phase of construction in controversial subdivision
Photo taken Monday, June 4 shows that displaced earth under sunken pavement appears to have pushed up these curbing/gutter slabs at two locations in...
The ‘new’ Ingle Park: something for everyone
L-R: CP&R Director of Operations Kyle Clark, City Council President Garlan Gudger, Councilman Andy Page, CP&R Board representative Zac Wood, Mayor Woody Jacobs and...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Looking for a Buddy?
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman County Animal Shelter has more available pets than usual; meet Buddy, The Cullman Tribune’s Bonus Pet of the...
Rock the South: Final lineup, park conditions, tips for visitors
Left to right: Friday night’s headliners will be Brett Young and Thomas Rhett. On Saturday night, get ready for Hank Williams Jr. and Eric...
Cullman SAR presents Wounded Warrior award to WWII veteran George Mills
On Wednesday evening, WWII Army veteran Sgt. George Mills recounted the Battle of the Bulge and his experiences as a POW. (W.C. Mann for...
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet sweet Gracie
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Gracie is a mixed breed dog...
Subtropical Storm Alberto: Cullman County faces storm threat until Thursday
Alberto’s predicted path, as of early Tuesday morning (NOAA/National Weather Service)
CULLMAN - What does Subtropical Storm Alberto mean for north Alabama? Late Monday afternoon,...
‘Tell your story:’ Cullman Memorial Day observance encourages veterans to speak, others to listen
Members of the local Sons of the American Revolution chapter provided a very traditional color guard at Saturday’s Cullman County Memorial Day observance. (W.C....
Decorated Fairview veteran hiking Appalachian Trail for children of fallen soldiers
Col. Donald Fallin pauses at the 500-mile marker along the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. (courtesy photo)
FAIRVIEW - When decorated combat and special operations veteran Col....
CCBOE releases personnel changes
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board approved a number of personnel items, including a set of contract and supplement non-renewals that were approved...
Party faithful turn out for annual Cullman GOP dinner
State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview addresses the audience at Thursday night’s Cullman County Republican Dinner on behalf of Gov. Kay Ivey, who could not...
United Way announces annual campaign totals, gives service awards
With Roy Drinkard out of town on business, his great grandson Julius Boggus accepted the Community Service Award from Chairperson Deborah "Pepper" Hoover on...
Jeremiah Castille speaks at 2017-18 Leadership Cullman County graduation
Jeremiah Castille, left, speaks with Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall and Cullman County Schools’ T.J. Franey at Tuesday night’s 2017-18 Leadership Cullman County...
Colony removes long-absent member, nails down summer plans, recognizes Mayor Donnis Leeth’s achievements
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the certificate he received for completing the Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s Healthy Communities Initiative Program at the Morehouse School...
Holly Pond Band Director Evan Curtis talks 1st year on the job
At the Holly Pond Band Banquet last Friday evening, Curtis proudly displayed the photo collage presented by his seniors. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Cullman man charged with selling meth
Timothy Boone (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) on Monday arrested a Cullman man for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Timothy...
