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Hypnotist entertains for Make-a-Wish Foundation, wants to help veterans
The volunteers’ hypnotic antics included having their arms transformed into giant bunny ears.
HANCEVILLE - Comedic hypnotist Gary Conrad visited Wallace State Community College Sunday...
Cullman welcomes Below Car Clinic
Office staff, mechanics and even customers join Dr. Below and Mayor Woody Jacobs in cutting the ribbon.
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, the City of...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala honors outstanding physicians and volunteers
H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Honoree Dr. Lori McGrath
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Cullman Regional got a boost as the Cullman Regional Foundation and its Service...
Marlys Ross crowned 2017 Ms. Senior Cullman County
Marlys Ross, 2017 Ms. Senior Cullman County
HANCEVILLE - Marlys Ross was crowned 2017 Ms. Senior Cullman County Saturday at Wallace State Community College’s Betty...
3 Warehouse District merchants talk benefits of pedestrian park
The Warehouse District, as seen on April 22, 2017. Image: MoMo She 103
CULLMAN - Today marks the end of a trial run for the...
Hanceville council honors Civitans, mulls options for derelict properties
Mayor Nail presents a proclamation to club representative Nancy Horton.
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City Council opened their...
County’s spring cleanup kicks off May 1: customers get free trip to landfill
If you got this in your electric bill, you’ve won a free trip to the dump!
CULLMAN COUNTY - As part of the 2017 Annual...
Child advocacy in leather and chrome: Bikers Against Child Abuse
Local BACA members at a community outreach event at the Highway 157 Wal-Mart
HOLLY POND - When children are the victims of abuse, even the...
Tommy Tuberville addresses graduates of Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy
Former Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville came to Cullman to...
Homespun medicine
Homesteaders Director Shannon McBride and Dr. Pat Glover
CULLMAN - Dr. Pat Glover calls herself an “escapee from mainline medicine.” She really is a physician,...
Industrial instrument manufacturer Met-South announces relocation to Hanceville, cites WSCC as key factor
State and local officials look on as Cathy and Don Jesse announce Met-South’s relocation to Hanceville.
HANCEVILLE - At a special event Tuesday morning, industrial...
Council approves $2M contract for wastewater treatment plant repairs; Warehouse District merchants talk street...
Warehouse District merchant Chad Witcher advocates continued Saturday street closure in the district.
CULLMAN - At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Cullman City Council...
Bloomin’ Festival defies weather for successful weekend
Five prizes, including a 2017 Jeep Patriot, were raffled off
CULLMAN - Despite threatening weather and competition from other events, St. Bernard Prep School’s primary...
Good food, worthy cause at Colton’s Cookout for a Cure
Beth Evans holds a collage of photos of her son Colton
CULLMAN - Outside Werner’s on Saturday morning, the scent of barbecue hung in the...
Johnny’s Bar-B-Q says farewell to longtime co-owner Ronald Dunn
Ronald Dunn, in what has been his natural habitat for more than 30 years
CULLMAN - In 1983, Gary Wiggins needed a partner to help...
Torch run, field day focus on Cullman’s special needs community
Sheriff Matt Gentry and his son William, CCSO Lt. Rex Sorrow and athlete/torch bearer Justin Fenner
CULLMAN - On Friday, the special needs community of...
Controversial bill targets racial profiling by police, divides area officials
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman voted in favor of SB112. Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry strongly oppose the legislation....
City school board celebrates student, teacher achievements
Cullman Primary School art award winners Ty White, Maddie Seidel and Wyatt Barker with Dr. Susan Patterson, left, and Principal Tricia Culpepper, right
CULLMAN -...
Local, state officials convene in Cullman to hash out issues
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill visited Cullman to address the crowd
CULLMAN - Working their way around the county, Cullman area State Reps. Corey...
Gators in Smith Lake could mean trouble for fishermen and residents
This photo posted on Facebook appears to show a juvenile American alligator.
SMITH LAKE - Residents and sport fishers around Smith Lake appear to be...
Update: Mae’s Food Hall taking shape
Developer Shane Quick isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty to bring Mae’s to life.
CULLMAN - “Rock the South” mastermind Shane Quick set his...
Cullman Farmer’s Market sees increase in vendors, shoppers
Shoppers inspect the goods of a record number of vendors at the farmer’s market
CULLMAN - The Festhalle Market Platz Farmer’s Market saw brisk business...
April walking tours celebrate Cullman’s history
Greg Richter prepares to lead Saturday’s tour
CULLMAN - As part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Cullman is one of 25 cities around the state hosting...
Huge day for CP&R: Art in the Park festival sees City Park renamed “Art...
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially unveils plans for the renovation of City Park, now renamed “Art Park”
CULLMAN - It could not have been a...
New Holly Pond business offers services for trucks, tractors and more
Ricky Cason, Sr., QuickSilver service manager
HOLLY POND - A very mobile local business has found a home in Holly Pond. QuickSilver Diesel Repair and...
Hanceville OKs bid on civic center AC, signs off on dam evacuation and downtown...
Mayor Kenneth Nail hands the signed Smith Lake Dam evacuation plan over to Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council...
Remembering the victims: Cullman Caring for Kids marks Child Abuse Awareness Month
The blue ribbons on signs, light posts and cars around town represent the bruises suffered by victims of child abuse.
CULLMAN - It was a...
Hunting eggs, finding joy at Field of Miracles
Egg hunters bring in their baskets for counting Wednesday at the Field of Miracles.
CULLMAN - It was a day of joy at the Field...
Berlin moves closer to incorporation
Patrick Bates opens the incorporation petition for a resident who wishes to sign
BERLIN - Patrick Bates, who heads up the effort to incorporate Berlin,...
West Point High has top 5A scholars’ bowl team in Alabama
The West Point Scholars’ Bowl team with their awards at the state tournament
WEST POINT - At Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham this month,...
Cullman Regional breaks ground on new urgent care center
Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Back in late January, Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements announced plans for a...
Going “Places”: Cullman native chasing musical dreams to Tennessee
MURFREESBORO - Shannon McNeal lived in Alabama, then Tennessee, then Alabama again, then Georgia, then Alabama again . . . again. Then she started...
Candid discussion: state and local officials take part in lively town hall forum
L to R: County Commissioner Kerry Watson, Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Rep. Randall Shedd, Rep. Corey Harbison, Hanceville Mayor...
Update: Chief Reinhardt on Cullman’s new fire station
Concept image of Cullman Fire Station No. 3
CULLMAN - The Tribune recently got an update on Cullman Fire Rescue’s (CFR’s) new Fire Station No....
Local group hosts Autism & Special Needs Awareness Day at Heritage Park
Winners of the special needs walk display their medals and trophies.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, members of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support...
2017 Safe Kids Expo encourages child safety- and lots of fun
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Brooks’ Place celebrated its 14th annual Safe Kids Expo at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman. The event, sponsored by several...
On the move: preemption devices guarantee green lights for Cullman Fire Rescue
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr.
CULLMAN - When firefighters respond to a call, especially in town, they run a gauntlet of other vehicles...
Sacred Heart hosts “Living Last Supper”
Knights of Columbus recreate da Vinci’s “Last Supper”
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church added to its regular observances of Lent...
Push to bring Berlin incorporation to a vote; community meeting Tuesday
Patrick Bates heads up the Berlin incorporation effort.
BERLIN - In 2015, Patrick Bates wasn’t interested in the idea of his community going through the...
Holly Pond council: basketball players, runners and bikers
Holly Pond High School track team members
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council held its regular meeting this week in front of a...
Going out to get locked in- Escape Cullman coming soon
Tyson Pruett explains escape rooms to the planning commission.
CULLMAN - Escape games are growing by leaps and bounds across the nation, and now they’re...
Cullman Planning Commission approves additional use of cell tower, site development for expanding and...
Representatives of the Serra Nissan construction project answer questions from the commission.
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met at...
Neighbors helping neighbors: Cullman Boy Scouts install free pantry on Fourth Street Southeast
Father Patrick Egan gives the pantry a pastoral blessing.
CULLMAN - In January, Mary Hovater and Martha Lawrence presented the Cullman City Council a novel...
Annual Colors of Cancer Day this Saturday
CULLMAN - For Cullman area residents battling cancer, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) offers help through financial support for the expenses involved...
Colony plans summer food program for community youth
COLONY - During its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council approved a summer food program for community youth ages 18 and younger.
The...
Old school: Peinhardt Homesteaders
Marilyn Freeman demonstrates handsewing techniques.
CULLMAN - A growing number of people these days are taking an interest in traditional crafts, and not arts-and-crafts-show crafts. ...
Cullman City Council agrees to $800K in cash incentives for Academy Sports + Outdoors
L-R: Councilman John Cook, Academy Alabama Real Estate Manager Joe Turner, Academy Senior Real Estate Manager Marc Millis, Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman...
Local Catholics mark 1-year anniversary of the passing of Mother Angelica
Actor Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ," pays his respects to Mother Angelica. (Photo: EWTN)
HANCEVILLE - She was...
DIY Network’s Kayleen McCabe tours Cullman County Schools, promotes skilled-trade careers
Dr. T.J. Franey, Kayleen McCabe and Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins
HANCEVILLE - Kayleen McCabe is not what most folks would consider your average...
Rebirth of a theater program: West Point HS Performing Arts presents “High School Musical”
WEST POINT - West Point High School (WPHS) hasn’t had an organized theater program since the 1990s, so expectations for its first restart effort...
“Shrek” delights crowds at Cullman High
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Cullman High School’s (CHS) Performing Arts gave a public performance of “Shrek: The Musical” at the CHS auditorium. The...
An inside look at Cullman’s highly-anticipated, record-setting gun range
CSS Facility Manager Doug Long
The Tribune brought you the news first about Cullman Shooting Sports. Now, take a look inside.
CULLMAN - When Cullman Shooting...
Hanceville council opens bids, awards contracts to resurface 3 streets
Council members review bids with City Attorney Dan Willingham
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening, opening bids for materials and labor to...
Hanceville Fire Chief: J.B. Pennington fire finally out
The scene on Tuesday morning
HANCEVILLE - In a phone call to Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail around 6 p.m. Thursday evening, Hanceville Fire Department (HFD)...
Shane Quick bringing “culinary & social venue” to Warehouse District, inspired by beloved grandmother
Developer Shane Quick stands at what will be the entrance to Mae's Food Hall
We love that Mae’s is going to be a venue that...
Cullman Christian School gearing up for new location, expansion
CULLMAN - Cullman Christian School (CCS) is a school on the go, and not always by its own choosing. Originally housed at Eastside Baptist...
Cullman County firefighters called to help fight Blount County blaze
BLOUNTSVILLE - Around 5:15 Tuesday morning, Blount County firefighters were dispatched to investigate a fire at J.B. Pennington High School in Blountsville. A short...
Cullman Christian School invites community to flavorful taste of the arts
CULLMAN - The administration of Cullman Christian School (CCS) gave its kids a special treat this year with fine and performing arts classes. Students...
Cullman council OKs trial run for pedestrian park on 1st Avenue in Warehouse District
Johnann and Stuart Moore answer questions from the council
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, having rescheduled its regular meeting time from...
Peinhardt Homesteaders group offers class in traditional woodworking
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, the Peinhardt Homesteaders sponsored a multi-part class in traditional woodworking techniques and technology. Participants had the opportunity to try...
Cullman High promises crowd pleaser with spring production of “Shrek: The Musical”
A recent rehearsal for "Shrek: The Musical"
CULLMAN - After last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) chose to stick with...
Cullman Band Boosters raising funds for new uniforms, release calendar of upcoming events
CULLMAN - The Cullman Band Boosters’ (CBB) effort to purchase new uniforms for the Cullman High School Band continues with an upcoming series of...
Cullman group supports families with special needs
CULLMAN - For families of those with special needs, Cullman has help and support in the form of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs...
Applications being accepted now for 2017 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy
Last year's Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy class
CULLMAN - Sheriff Matt Gentry and his staff at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) have a vision...
Good Hope, Vinemont teams win county middle school math tournament
Good Hope Middle School's seventh-grade team
CULLMAN COUNTY - At the recent Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament held at Wallace State, teams from Good...
CCBOE recognizes student, staff achievements; approves large expenditures for technology and transportation
Updated 3-19-17
Michael Lindsey, Superintendent Shane Barnette and Kayse Fondren
CULLMAN - Thursday night’s meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was headlined by...
Cullman PALS preparing for spring cleanup and beautification awards
PALS President and Cullman County Economic Development Director, Cherrie Haney
CULLMAN - The Cullman County chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) met Thursday...
Mo’s Joes and the Sunflour Bakery & Eatery: Cullman Business District’s new coffee shop...
Co-owner Jon Montgomery
CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest beverage and snack shop is a family affair. Mo’s Joes is the project of proprietors Jon and Frances...
Regional school archery tournament coming to Hanceville High School March 16-17
HANCEVILLE - On Mar. 16-17, Hanceville High School will host a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) regional archery tournament. Competition will run...
Vinemont council up in arms over Air Evac contract
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening, with Mayor Radginal Dodson and all council members present, along with Town Attorney Roy Williams. ...
Attention all nerds: Happy Pi Day!
Welcome to March 14, or 3.14, commonly known in math geek circles as “Pi Day.”
“Pi” or π is the Greek letter that represents the...
Doss Bridge on Beech Grove Road officially reopened
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett with Justin Schuman and Wes Hastings of Carcel and G Construction, who oversaw the project
GOOD HOPE - After being...
Harmony School getting ready for spring in outdoor classroom
LOGAN - Harmony School will be holding an Outdoor Classroom Workday on Tuesday, Mar. 21. Students, parents, faculty and community volunteers will be building...
Cullman Rotary Club holds annual fundraising auction
Cullman Rotary Club President Dale Greer
CULLMAN - Crowds filled the Cullman Civic Center on Friday evening for the Cullman Rotary Club’s 44th annual fundraising...
Driven to be better: Local emergency responders practice driving techniques in advanced computer simulators
Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief Brian Bradberry stands outside the simulator
CULLMAN - It takes more than a driver’s license and a badge to drive...
Local law enforcement officers raising funds for Special Olympics; catch them Saturday at south...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Mark Persall and Lt. Rex Sorrow
CULLMAN - This weekend, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Police Department...
Hanceville council discusses jurisdiction, city planning
Rick Cason addresses the council
HANCEVILLE - Questions of city jurisdiction outside the city limits were on the front burner at Thursday night’s Hanceville City...
Fairview gearing up for Spring Fling April 1
FAIRVIEW - Last year, representatives of the Lions Club of Fairview told the Tribune that they hoped to increase the number of family-friendly community...
Holly Pond High School’s Zackery Reynolds wins state geometry tournament
I like English and science, but math more than anything. Numbers speak to me better than words.”
Zackery Reynolds
HOLLY POND - Zackery Reynolds enjoys running. ...
Holly Pond Town Council talks infrastructure
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver and Town Attorney Dan Willingham
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council met Monday evening, with infrastructure on the...
Cullman Planning Commission reviews and approves proposed site plan for Academy Sports
Academy Sports + Outdoors representative Tim Hodes addresses the commission
CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met at Cullman City...
Sacred Heart UN-Gala: different clothes, same good cause
Sacred Heart School Principal Greg Hughes
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Sacred Heart School (SHS) held its eighth annual Legacy Gala at Stone Bridge Farms’...
Kids are the winners: Childhaven yard sale declared a success
Childhaven Executive Director, Dr. Jim Wright
CULLMAN - Childhaven's efforts to help its kids got a shot in the arm from its yard sale Friday...
The Link of Cullman celebrates five years of service, new facility
The Link of Cullman County Founder and Executive Director, Dawn Owens
CULLMAN - Seven years ago, Dawn Owens felt a calling to serve the needy...
Cullman kicks off Alabama bicentennial celebration
CULLMAN - Choirs sang and bands played as the city of Cullman officially kicked off its observance of the 200th anniversary of Alabama statehood,...
Colony hosts National Weather Service Skywarn storm spotter class
NWS Huntsville's Dan Dixon and Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little talk before the program
COLONY - When the news or your weather radio warns...
Springtime at the Agriplex
Seedlings waiting to be planted in the upgraded garden beds
CULLMAN - Springtime is almost upon us. That’s planting season in the agricultural world, and...
Cullman County Animal Shelter: hopeful but realistic
Animal Control Capt. Tim McKoy, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Officer Cameron Berryhill
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter takes in a wide variety of...
Girl Scout troop forming in Colony, looking for members
Kim Searcy addresses the Colony Town Council
COLONY - Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama (GSNCA) is looking for a few good girls...around Colony. The...
Colony council signs off on Smith Lake evacuation plan, prepares for NWS storm spotter...
COLONY - Colony welcomed Director Phyllis Little of the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), and officially signed off on the agency's emergency evacuation...
Meet Cheryl Parker, Cullman Christian School’s new principal
CCS Interim Principal Cheryl Parker
CULLMAN - Cheryl Parker retired a few years ago, after working as a teacher and counselor in the Morgan County...
Cullman City Council awards $407,812 contract to rebuild Larkwood Road, to begin in April
Tribune file photo/Dec. 2015
CULLMAN - Reconstruction of Larkwood Road should begin in mid-April, according to the Cullman City Council, who met for a regularly-scheduled...
Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday: what are they?
CULLMAN - This week, you may see and hear some things that are a little out of the ordinary around town: people wearing more...
Sawdust and Thread Gifts opens in Holly Pond
Marty and Karen Martinez on the porch of their shop
HOLLY POND - We normally think of folks retiring to Florida, but where do folks...
Cullman Animal Control searching for missing horse
CRANE HILL - Capt. Tim McKoy and the Cullman County Animal Control Office (CCAC) are looking for a horse that is missing and presumed...
Crowds enjoy this year’s Lions Club Fish & Ham Dinner
CULLMAN - On Saturday, the Cullman Lions Club and Lioness Club put on their annual fundraising fish and ham dinner at Cullman Middle School's...
First Source for Women to take services on the road with new mobile unit
The Stork Bus
HANCEVILLE - First Source for Women (FSW), a pro-life pregnancy and parenting resource center in Hanceville, sees around 90 visitors a month. ...
Choosing life: First Source for Women offers help for women facing pregnancy
First Source for Women Director Catherine Bethell
HANCEVILLE - When a woman finds herself in the sometimes frightening circumstance of an unplanned pregnancy, she may...
Fired up for a cause: Cullman EMS 2017 Chili Cook-off
Director's Choice winner Jared Johnson with Cullman EMS Director James Curtis
CULLMAN - It was a busy day at Cullman Emergency Medical Services on Second...
Colony gathers to celebrate Black History Month, town
Event Mistress of Ceremonies, Ms. Ethel Alexander
COLONY - Citizens of Colony and others gathered in the town’s Educational Complex Friday night, packing its auditorium...
