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From the Files of 1902: J.W. Arnett has sold his farm at Joppa and will leave in a few days for Louisiana. Reverend J.E. Creel preached...

The United States observes Memorial Day the last Monday in May, to honor the memories of military personnel who died while serving in the...

City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. City of Cullman sanitation routes will run...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) main branch held a soft re-opening at the end of April and continues to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held its virtual 2019-20 campaign celebration Wednesday, The Tribune got to sit down with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Paul’s Lutheran School Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction that was originally scheduled for April 18 at Terri...

Census 2020 kicked off in March, shortly before the word “coronavirus” entered our everyday vocabulary and upended life as we then knew it. And...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) is warning unemployment compensation recipients to beware of scammers who may be seeking to fraudulently...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday announced that he will seek a second term in office. The Municipal Election will take...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and woman were arrested this week in Cullman County, charged with multiple sex crimes against a child younger than...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School just wrapped up a big project this week, repairing the gym’s floor. Principal Johnny Whaley explained the whole process and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The COVID-19 pandemic has had an economic impact on many industries this spring. Cullman’s Festhalle Farmers’ Market is open, supporting local...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A City of Cullman construction crew working on the improvement project on First Avenue Southeast uncovered a small patch of the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 12.9%, up...

Dwaine McGriff and David Golden were just young boys when they became friends. Both sons of Cullman County sharecroppers and students at East Point...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli paid a flavorful visit to Good Samaritan Health Clinic Thursday, delivering 100 meals for the clinic staff to give...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1, in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Massey’s directive...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday presented the State’s amended Safer at Home Order, which will go into effect Friday, May...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people are being held in the Cullman County Detention Center without bond after being charged with first-degree burglary. Authorities say...

CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday went online for a virtual celebration of its 2019-20 campaign. After a livestream...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s Bulldogs Country Cook’n will not be reopening its doors after closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - When most people think about challenges to face when planning a wedding, they'll think about budgeting, reservations and schedule conflicts before...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Alumni and supporters of Wallace State Community College have a new way to support the college’s scholarship efforts by choosing the new Wallace State...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After spending last season as an assistant on the sidelines with the Lady Bulldogs, former Wallace State assistant coach Tim Bellmon is taking...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills which would authorize the Town of Garden City to take ownership of the Garden...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff at Donald E. Green Active Adult Center wanted seniors to know just how much they are missed and Tuesday...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Around Memorial Day, drivers traveling along U.S. Highway 31 in north Cullman are greeted by a long line of flags placed...

Updated 5-20-20 4:27 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A pursuit involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Tuesday resulted in a crash with three reported...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With Relay For Life events canceled this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Relay For Life of Cullman County went virtual...

WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night had a short meeting with a light agenda. The council approved the Town’s...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis All-Star Teams for the recently canceled 2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Tuesday by Jamie Lee, Director...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay and Andrea Hudson are proud to announce the reopening of the shelter as they...

BERLIN, Ala. - For many months, the Town of Berlin has been eagerly awaiting the opening of its official town hall, as well as...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The long-awaited traffic lights at Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue in Fairview were finally installed late last week. The lights...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening introduced a new online application called “Cullman Connect” that will help citizens get help...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Monday night discussed changes to the 2020-21 school year because of the COVID-19...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday proclaimed the week of May 17-23, 2020 “Public Works Week” in the city of Cullman. “Many...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Golf All-Star Teams for the 2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Monday by Jamie Lee, Director of the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Four people are in the Cullman County Detention Center without bond after a shooting late Sunday night. A media release from the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Director Jamie Lee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association  (AHSADCA)  announced Monday the Principals & Athletic Directors Conference scheduled for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214, its Ladies’ Auxiliary and other volunteers on Monday placed 328 crosses...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr on Monday announced she is seeking a second term for Cullman City School Board,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program is hosting a pair of Young Farmer Entrepreneur Camps in June. The first session is scheduled...

Since August of 2017, I've been surrounded by orange and blue and calls of "War Eagle." Auburn became my second home (though Cullman will...

From the Files of 1902: Since the new bell, recently presented to the M.E. Church South has been properly hung, its volume and tone are...

Sometimes an incident will happen that reminds me of the so-called “Good Old Days.” Last week, the cold days reminded me of an incident...

COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s rates of response to the 2020 Census have been among the lowest in Cullman County, and the town’s government wants...

JOPPA, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills authorizing the Joppa Historical Board to take ownership of the old Joppa School from the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at this week’s Cullman County Commission meeting gave an update on the damages caused across...

I have been practicing medicine 28 years, and coronavirus is an altogether new experience for me. The biggest surprise for me is how rapidly...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – They say necessity is the mother of invention. That was certainly the case at Wallace State during the spring semester, as...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey last Friday announced the rollout of the next phase of her Safer at Home Order, “Proceeding with...

VINEMONT, Ala. - A parade was held at Vinemont Elementary School Friday afternoon, giving students and teachers and opportunity to say farewell. Faculty and...

David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources  Those who love to explore nature have another opportunity with the opening of the new trail...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced this week that COVID-19 antibody testing is now available at the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center, Cullman Regional...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center is closing after more than 30 years in business. The decision to put the building and...

DODGE CITY, Ala. –  The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to cancel this year’s Dodge City Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As the Cullman County school system prepares to hold graduation ceremonies, principals have begun sending out instructions for those planning...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School senior Mason Roberts has a lot to celebrate. Not only did he score a 35 on his ACT,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook on Friday announced he will seek re-election to the Cullman City Council, Place 3, in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay and Andrea Hudson are proud to announce the reopening of the shelter as they...

LOGAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education has awarded a $30,000 Alabama Pre-K–3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning (P-3) grant...

CULLMAN, Ala. - For 81 years, The Duchess Bakery has been a Cullman landmark, its famous donuts attracting customers from all over Alabama. Owner...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is proud to announce it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award a total of $30,000...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, which would have been their last day in class for the 2019-20 school year, the faculty and staff of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - COVID-19 has impacted virtually all areas of normal life, especially when it comes to education. With Alabama schools transitioning to distance...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior infielder Kolby Robinson was selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team, the organization announced Thursday. The CoSIDA Academic All-America program recognizes...

CULLMAN, Ala. – With on-campus instruction suspended for the rest of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools are taking advantage...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Wednesday afternoon, staff at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab received a special treat in the form of Frios pops and thank-you...

CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Young artists and storytellers were honored during the Alabama Farm-City Awards livestream May 12 for showcasing how farmers “Keep Alabama Growing.” Students...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in March, Gary “Sarge” Sargeant was just like many local business owners in Cullman. He worried about how COVID-19 and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Home gardeners can now use their passion for gardening to make a difference in their communities through the Alabama Cooperative Extension’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 13, the Alabama Supreme Court authorized presiding judges in each circuit across the state to reopen courtrooms for...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County native and Auburn University senior Kaycee Wright is spending her summer educating students about the importance of agriculture as...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After announcing recently that in-person graduations will take place May 22-23 (www.cullmantribune.com/2020/05/08/cullman-county-schools-sets-in-person-graduation-dates) the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) is determining...

GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night officially set the new fire dues it voted on at its March...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening and discussed the addition of two pavilions and a food pantry. Council members said the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday officially proclaimed May 15, 2020 “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week of May 10-16,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Senate last Friday passed House Bill 486, which would increase the Cullman County Commission from three members to five....

COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council did not hold a formal meeting Tuesday, but still had two big items on the agenda for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1955, Farm-City Committees around Alabama have worked to deepen the understanding of the relationship between rural farmers and urban workers....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex recently announced it was awarded a United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A cancer diagnosis is an incredibly stressful ordeal, both for the patient and their family - treatments, work obligations, health complications and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission voted Tuesday morning to reopen the courthouse beginning Wednesday, May 13. The commission was in full agreement...

Updated 5-14-20 at 1:36 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Nicholas on Tuesday sentenced Bradford Neal Meeks to 12 years in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After Governor Kay Ivey issued her amended Safer at Home Order last Friday, many local businesses began looking forward to reopening...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the rollout of the next phase of her Safer at Home Order, “Proceeding with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Cullman man has been charged after allegedly coercing a 15-year-old Texas girl to send him four sexually explicit videos. According to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman restaurants eased into reopening to dine-in customers Monday after Governor Kay Ivey announced last Friday that some COVID-19 restrictions would...