Tag: Coronavirus
Bringing out the Best: Hanceville Middle School student making masks for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Cooper, a 12-year-old Hanceville Middle School seventh grader, was already sewing when the pandemic began, so she had the skills...
Rock the South donates $6.5K to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South (RTS) on Friday presented a $6,500 donation to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) to help with COVID-19 relief....
JELCO: ‘We want to do our part to help in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman manufacturer JELCO, Inc. is now producing personal protective equipment products related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philip Clemmons, president of JELCO, said...
‘Visit’ the Cullman County Museum 3 days a week
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman County Museum’s doors might be closed at the moment, but the museum director Drew Green invites everyone to join him...
Alabama National Guard to assist nursing homes with disinfecting, personal protective...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama National Guard under the leadership of Gov. Kay Ivey will assist designated nursing homes in the state response to...
Business/industry owners/leaders: Survey on reopening the local economy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) have begun surveying area business owners and industry leaders about...
Federation president says farmers working hard to keep food, fiber flowing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama farmers and forest industry personnel continue working to ensure a steady supply of food, fiber and timber during the COVID-19...
Bringing out the Best: Vinemont molding shop helping produce medical face...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Many small manufacturers across the country, professional and amateur, began turning out components for medical face shields on 3D printers in...
CCBOE superintendent aiming for mid-June graduation ceremonies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday held a work session and meeting not open to the public or...
Disabled American Veterans establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund
COLD SPRING, Ky. - Marc Burgess, national adjutant of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) announced Monday that the organization has created a COVID-19 relief fund...
Editorial: I miss my senior friends
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted everyone’s lives in many ways. Those of us in the media are no exception. There are those, especially on...
JELCO partners with Cullman Regional to meet supply needs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional has partnered with JELCO, local manufacturer of quality linemen’s safety and utility products, to help meet the supply needs...
Is my takeout food safe from COVID-19?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – It is no surprise that townspeople across Smalltown, USA are making efforts to continue supporting their favorite local businesses during...
How are local seniors coping during this time?
Charlie and Judy Allbright
“A little over a month ago, life was a lot of fun, as we were practicing 2-3 days a week to...
CRNAs serving Alabamians in the fight against COVID-19
Health care workers and first responders are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are a group of Advance...
Wallace State raising funds to support students affected by COVID-19 pandemic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is accepting donations that will support students who have been affected in some way by the COVID-19...
COVID beats: pandemic playlists
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Stay at Home order continues on and people are missing their friends and trying to keep themselves entertained. Music is...
Birthday parade brings joy to local student
WELTI, Ala. - Joseph Kanaday thought a couple of his buddies were going to drive by his home to wish him a quick happy...
Ivey issues supplemental emergency proclamation to allow parole hearings to resume
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued a supplemental emergency proclamation, directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to resume parole hearings...
Tesha Brewer State Farm to host ‘Feeding Our Frontlines and Blood...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As a thank you to essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, local State Farm Insurance agent Tesha Brewer is hosting a...
Cullman County Courts issue instructions for child visitation/custody issues during state...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas issued an administrative order governing child custody and visitation issues during the state-declared public...
Get creative with your quarantine cooking with these recipes!
CULLMAN, Ala. - With so many people stuck at home for most of the day and restaurants limited to carry-out options, more and more...
Different, but still Easter
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week would normally be filled with people out and about shopping for a pretty new Easter dress or suit for...
How to safely grocery shop during the coronavirus pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The novel coronavirus has changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including trips to the grocery store. Instead of popping by...
Banners of Hope
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- As Barbara Wilson, wife of Hanceville City Councilman Charles Wilson, thought about ways to bring the message of Easter into better view...
Bringing out the Best: SERVPRO sanitizes Cullman Police vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - Technicians from SERVPRO’s Cullman office spent two days this week sanitizing vehicles for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), free of charge....
Respiratory therapists: Unsung heroes of the pandemic
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On the front lines of the battle against COVID-19, doctors and nurses are getting a lot of headlines, and deservedly...
How has COVID-19 affected local law enforcement?
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a sharp rise in domestic violence calls and a quarantine order that needs to be enforced, The Tribune reached out...
Nail: ‘We’ve got hope’
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting fought back tears before speaking to the citizens of his city...
Can law enforcement really arrest people for violating the stay-at-home order?
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris issued a statewide “stay-at-home” order March 27, some people immediately...
Bringing out the Best: Northbrook Baptist Church Caring Center going strong
CULLMAN, Ala. - Northbrook Baptist Church has, for a long time, maintained an outreach called The Caring Center at 1629 Second Ave. NW (Highway...
AlabamaWorks! releases business survey to identify COVID-19 impact
MONTGOMERY, Ala – AlabamaWorks is pleased to announce a new tool for all businesses, large and small, related to the COVID-19 impact and future...
ADOL begins paying federal $600 stimulus benefit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today Alabama has begun paying the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit that...
Good Samaritan patients continue to access care amid COVID-19 pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - We at Good Samaritan Health Clinic hope that you and your family are safe and healthy.
For those we serve, the consequences...
Bringing out the Best: Young chefs share French recipes to raise...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As COVID-19 puts more people at home and not at work, charitable and relief agencies can struggle to keep up with...
ALEA dispels rumors during Stay at Home Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways, particularly since...
How are local seniors coping during this time?
Barbara Whitehead, Phelan
“In my free time now, I've had time to sit and play my guitar, work on some new songs, done some house...
Bringing out the Best: You’ve been egged!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School second grader Ava Whatley has been busy this past week “egging” her friends’ and relatives’ houses. With lots...
UAB among 1st in U.S. to offer clinical trial for the...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected to begin enrolling patients in an international study assessing the use of...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Child Abuse Awareness Month on hold, child...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Cullman settles into a quarantine routine, April’s status as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month is easy to overlook, but...
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...
State calls for retired medical professionals, medical students to help respond...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services (GOVS) recently put out a call for volunteers among retired medical professionals and medical students...
Sharp rise in domestic violence during quarantine
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper reported to The Tribune that cases of domestic violence are on the rise around...
Cullman Regional accepting handmade mask donations
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional continues to manage its supply of personal protective equipment, it's allowing for the making of alternative, non-commercially produced...
St. Bernard to give away 2020 Jeep April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School is no exception to feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic including its 36th Annual Bloomin’ Festival...
Governor Ivey launches state’s guide to COVID-19 relief efforts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information...
Cullman Council considering $1.5M loan to HomTex for expanded mask production
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council announced in an emergency meeting Monday afternoon that it will consider a $1.5 million loan to the...
Businesses applying for federal aid can receive Certificates of Existence through...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Federal resources have been made available to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic to assist with tax relief, employee protection and...
March and April motor vehicle registration deadline extended to May 15,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the purposes of applying Alabama's motor vehicle registration laws and property tax laws as related to the annual registration and...
Class of 2020 – COVID-19 brings early end to school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The effects of the coronavirus outbreak are being felt all over the world and school systems are no exception. The decision...
Ivey issues Stay at Home order beginning 5 p.m. Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday issued a Stay at Home order to be applied statewide. The order will be effective beginning...
HomTex begins production of filtered face masks at Cullman facility
Updated 4-3-20 at 5:07 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Cullman-based textile manufacturer HomTex announced that its Cullman facility will begin producing a reusable and...
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...
Cullman Council, mayor issue orders limiting number of customers in retail...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Friday passed a resolution followed by an order from Mayor Woody Jacobs limiting the number of...
Cullman Regional update on COVID-19 situation
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center reports that COVID-19 is having a critical and hopefully short-term financial impact on the entire local healthcare...
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...
Bringing out the Best: Hundreds flock to Cullman Regional for hour...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As hospitals around the country and around the world are ravaged with cases of COVID-19, a group of Cullman residents decided to...
Hanceville opts out of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council held a special meeting Thursday afternoon outside of city hall to consider a resolution to opt out of...
PREP SPORTS: Local seniors reflect on their favorite games, moments from...
The spread of COVID-19 has brought an abrupt and
unsatisfying end to the careers of senior athletes all over the state. This
time of year should...
Alabama farmers to host virtual field trips every Friday through May...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - How do peanuts grow? When do Alabama farmers grow different fruits and vegetables? What’s the difference between a cow, a bull...
Bringing out the Best: ‘They showed up in waves’
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It was a bittersweet farewell at Fairview Elementary School Monday as administrators, teachers and staff waved and greeted students- from a safe...
Bringing out the Best: Vinemont teacher connects with 3rd-grade student via...
VINEMONT, Ala.- As schools and students across the county and state work to transition to at-home/distance learning due to school closures, teachers are finding...
Ivey urges Alabama small business owners to prepare now by applying...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by taking steps to ensure...
“I get to finish with the girls I started with” –...
TUSCLOOSA, Ala. – With
seemingly endless waves of bad news hitting the sports world day after day, the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was able to...
Free COVID-19 testing at Cullman Co. Health Department beginning April 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), COVID-19 testing will begin next Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Cullman...
Both school systems will resume student feeding programs after Spring Break
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the week of April 6, when students were scheduled to return from this week’s Spring Break, both Cullman County Schools...
Bringing out the best: ‘Going on a bear hunt!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bear hunting fever is sweeping the Cullman community! Young hunters, armed with cameras and getting a little grown-up help behind the...
100 days left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ahead of the July 14 Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John Merrill reminds Alabama voters that there are 100 days...
What to do if your car tag or driver’s license expires...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many public services being limited or closed down due to COVID-19 concerns, many people may worry about what they should...
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...
United Way of Cullman County announces COVID-19 grant opportunities
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced Tuesday it has committed $5,000 from emergency resources to launch the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Through...
North Alabama Agriplex now offering drive-up farmers’ market
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many local businesses struggle due to the enforced social distancing protocols, the North Alabama Agriplex has rolled out a new...
City, County encourage safe use of outdoor recreation areas
CULLMAN, Ala. - As kids and many parents are stuck at home for the time being, folks are seeking free or low-cost opportunities to...
Bringing out the Best: Center Hill Baptist reaches out to children,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Center Hill Baptist Church has been keeping itself busy during the pandemic shutdown. Last week, members spent two days distributing activity...
ADEM: ‘Your drinking water is safe’ during COVID-19 crisis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Your drinking water is safe, so there’s no need to hoard cases of bottled water during the coronavirus crisis, the Alabama...
Congress appropriates $400M to prepare states for Election Day amid coronavirus...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After days of intense debate and negotiation, the White House and Congressional leaders have reached a historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division reminds everyone about social distancing, water safety
MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on...
State Health Officer, State Health Department detail business closures; Gov. Ivey...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- On Friday, Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris issued an amended order
closing “non-essential” businesses statewide until Apr. 17. Closures will go
into effect...
PREP BASEBALL: 2020 season recap; COVID-19 brings early end to spring...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
Gov. Ivey and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey’s announcement
about students staying home for the rest of the school year...
‘We miss our regulars’ – Local restaurants share impact from COVID-19...
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...
Crafty family supplies masks to medical professionals
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Amy Gleaton, a career and technical education teacher at Cullman High School,
is proving how crafty she can be in the face of...
Area funeral homes adjust to COVID-19 restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Area funeral homes are having to change the way they plan services as they
adjust to guidelines set forth by the state. Local funeral...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces partnership with Amazon to counter pandemic-related...
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced yesterday a partnership with Amazon.com to combat unconscionable online price gouging of Alabamians by bad actors during the...
Bringing out the best: Feeding the Gulf Coast helps locate food...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- “Feeding the Gulf Coast” (FGC) does not sound like an organization that would
concern itself with north Alabama, but Outreach Senior Coordinator Carol...
Cullman County Animal Shelter closes down for deep clean amidst COVID-19...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As the county takes precautions to protect residents and reduce the spread of
COVID-19, many animal lovers are becoming concerned for the county's
four-legged residents....
Aderholt statement on passage of CARES Act
WASHINGTON
— Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement
after the House of Representatives passed the CARES Act, a stimulus package
that will provide financial...
Bringing out the best: Hanceville FUMC and other county churches going...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As churches around Cullman feel the strain of social distancing on their worship services, many are utilizing different livestreaming services to...
Bringing out the Best: Local woman sewing face masks for Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As many healthcare workers across the nation struggle with shortages of
sanitary face masks, some craft workers are using their skills to help combat
the...
A special message from AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese
Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity...
Cullman area long term care facilities get creative during Covid-19 quarantine
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Wednesday
marks two weeks since the doors began closing to visitors at assisted living
and nursing home facilities throughout Cullman County and...
Governor, State Superintendent of Education: schools closed for remainder of year;...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a supplemental State of Emergency
notice as she and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey...
PREP SOFTBALL: Where do local teams stand during the hiatus?
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
schools shut down across the state, high school sports are in the middle of an
unprecedented hiatus. As of now, a return...
Bringing out the best: Daystar Church looking after seniors
CULLMAN, Ala.
- In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, seniors are statistically the most
vulnerable population and have to take extra precautions to guard against
exposure...
Bringing out the best: Northbrook Baptist Church goes online, offers to...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As churches respond to the Coronavirus pandemic by transitioning to online
services and Bible studies, Northbrook Baptist Church is hoping to help smaller
churches...
‘If we can’t continue moving, everything stops’ – Local trucking industry...
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...
Duck River Reservoir reopens to boat fishing; careful outdoor recreation still...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced Wednesday that the
Duck River Reservoir will reopen to boat fishing Thursday, March 26. In a
message,...
Stony Lonesome OHV cancels Saturday’s scheduled night ride
BREMEN, Ala.
-- The Night Ride scheduled at Stony Lonesome OHV Park for Saturday March 28
has been canceled. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug...
Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Eufaula postponed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
B.A.S.S. officials announced they will postpone the Bassmaster Elite at Lake
Eufaula in Eufaula, Ala., originally scheduled to be held April 2-5, in...
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...
Bringing Out the best: Milo’s offers free meals to area children...
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -
On Tuesday, Milo’s Hamburgers informed The Tribune that it has recently
launched the “Alabama Strong” campaign to support the communities where its
restaurants are...
