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February tag renewal deadline extended due to statewide flooding
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Revenue announced Feb. 27, 2020 that due to inclement weather and flooding in parts of Alabama, the...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison blasts Falkville 10-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a brisk night at lovely Addison High School, the bulldogs hosted the Falkville
Blue Devils in both teams’ second game of the...
3 mental health crisis care centers to be established in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday adopted a joint resolution for the immediate creation and funding of three...
Cullman Lions Club Fish and Ham Dinner this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – In 1971, the Cullman Lions Club held its first fundraising dinner offering oysters and ham. With 49 years of practice and...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Let Ajax be your hero!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra love to share right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet...
Seniors talk tech
CULLMAN, Ala. - Class was in session Wednesday morning at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center with more than 20 seniors participating in...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Eagles ready to defend crown against Collinsville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For
the second consecutive year, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are playing in the final
game of the season with the 2A Girls...
Merrill: Today is the deadline to request an absentee ballot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Thursday, Feb. 27 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the March 3, 2020 primary election.
Eligible Alabamians can...
Speaker David Anthony Johnson delivers moving presentation at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) welcomed motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson Wednesday as part of the college’s Black History...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene student worked as extra on ‘Black Panther’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene student Portia Watkins begins her career as a dental hygienist in a few short months, she will...
West Point Theatre gearing up for ‘The Addams Family’ musical
WEST POINT, Ala. - In less than a month, West Point High School’s theater department will showcase its talents on stage at Wallace State...
Cullman High medical students excel at state HOSA competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Twenty-five Cullman High School students competed at the HOSA- Future Health Professionals Spring Leadership Conference in Montgomery Feb. 21.
Cullman High School...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s Luke Chambers signs with UNA
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday
was a special day in the library at Addison High School. For the first time in nearly
30 years, an Addison football...
Injured CCSO Deputy Clark transferred to Shepherd Center in Atlanta
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark is recovering from several surgeries after being critically injured in a Feb. 11...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Burgess signs with Huntingdon
BREMEN, Ala. – Friends, families, teammates and coaches made their way to Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Wednesday morning to celebrate...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races
CORRECTION- 2-26-20 at 7 p.m.
In the article “Colony welcomes Kitchens, Marchman; citizens encouraged to vote in local races,” published Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, it...
Fairview ‘Recycled Teenagers’ trounce competition in bean bag baseball championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Recycled Teenagers came out on top and took home the Comfort Care Bean Bag Baseball Championship over their cross-county...
CEDA, airport unveil more about ‘Project Black’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning,...
Wallace State’s Putman reaches 1,100 career wins with Lions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman has reached the 1,100-win club. His Lions won a four-game series against Jefferson (Mo.) College...
Living Alabama history: North Alabama Agriplex to host celebrated Gee’s Bend...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex has special programs planned for this Thursday, Feb. 27, when it hosts celebrated Gee’s Bend Quilters Mary...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman knocks off Homewood 9-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a weekend trip to Gulf Shores, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host
the Homewood Patriots. Cullman got off to a...
Cullman man charged with theft of more than $200K from Cullman...
Updated 2-25-20 at 4:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Tuesday arrested Stephen L. Singleton, 72, of Cullman in connection with...
Olivia Burleson crowned 2020 Homecoming Queen at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Olivia Burleson was named Wallace State Community College’s 2020 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities on Monday night. She was crowned...
Berlin takes more steps toward town hall, farmers’ market
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council back in September discussed preliminary plans for a municipal complex to be located on adjacent land west...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Meet super Trooper Tyree!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Trooper Tyree is a 2.5-2.75-year-old shepherd/lab mix....
March 3 primary: precincts, ballots, where to watch results
Updated March 1, 2020 at 5 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - When voters go to the polls for Alabama’s primary election this Tuesday, March 3, they...
Ultimate Fair coming to Good Hope April 7-11
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair will be in Good Hope April 7-11 after the Good Hope City Council approved the event at...
AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs defeats Central-Hayneville 61-46 to advance...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cold
Springs is heading back to the class 2A Girls State Championship Game and the
Lady Eagles punched their ticket by toppling Central-Hayneville...
(Updated) Alabama Court of the Judiciary issues final judgement in case...
Updated 2-25-20 at 6:43 p.m. with a copy of the Cullman County Bar resolution supporting Judge Kim Chaney. See the bottom of this article...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
11 busted for thefts outside Foundry Thrift Store in Cullman
Updated 2-24-20 at 1:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eleven people were arrested Sunday night, after officers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) observed them taking...
This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent
This Wednesday, Feb. 26, marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent. This comprises the 40 days leading up to the crucifixion of...
Spreading ‘Rumors’: Cullman Community Theatre takes on Neil Simon’s grown-up comedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) will take on four new projects in one with its production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” at Stone...
Funny Things from Yesterday: It scared his mule
If you have ever heard the expression, “It scared my mule,” you probably wondered where it came from and what it means. I have...
Files from Yesteryear: 1920
From the Files of 1920:
The cost of maintaining United States troops in Germany was $175,000.00 a day in 1920.
Hugh Lee Tipton, Venora House, Marvin...
PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins tosses no-hitter against East Lawrence, Cullman’s Patterson collects...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s “Warrior Battle” Tournament at West Point High School resumed Saturday morning
and after defeating East Lawrence, Lawrence County and Curry...
Cullman EMS Chili Cook-Off raises more than $2K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a perfect night for a hot bowl of chili as a large crowd came out for Cullman Emergency Medical...
Campaign says ‘Vote Yes’ 1-cent tax signs vandalized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ascend Agency Public Relations and Branding said Saturday afternoon in an email that some of its #KeepCullmanGreat signs in Cullman County...
(Updated) Cullman man killed, 2 injured in SW Cullman wreck
Updated 2-22-20 at 8:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash in the southwest part of the...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens season with 2-1 win over Good Hope
ADDISON, Ala. – After
cancellations delayed the start of the season, the Addison Bulldogs got their
2020 campaign underway against the Good Hope Raiders Saturday.
Addison's...
New York-style menu to be featured in ‘I Love NY’ cabaret dinner show Feb. 28 at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Whether you want to have a date night, a girls’ night out or a group outing with friends or coworkers, the upcoming “I Love NY”...
2 killed in wreck on Hwy. 278 E near Cullman Co....
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon claimed the lives of two people, according to Alabama State Troopers.
The wreck happened at 2:44...
Cullman County CASA welcomes public to open house event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit advocacy group that serves the children of Cullman County, opened its doors...
Annual Arbor Day plant sale sees largest selection yet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day plant sale Thursday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors tie Priceville, rout Columbia to open season;...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening
day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home...
Colony Councilman, Vietnam vet Melvin Hammond receives Quilt of Valor
COLONY, Ala. - Melvin Hammond, Colony town councilman and U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, was presented a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony Thursday morning...
Cold Springs High focusing on academics, positive culture
BREMEN, Ala. – This school year is the first in the principal’s seat at Cold Springs High School for Eric Dickerson, who assumed the...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Hanceville preparing for Final 4 matchups
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The
2020 AHSAA State Basketball Tournament tips off Monday at the BJCC in
Birmingham and there will be a strong local presence at...
Merrill: Signs regarding 1-cent tax improperly placed around schools
Updated 2-21-20 12:39 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – "After being made aware of political signage being improperly placed in Cullman County, Alabama Sec. of State John...
APA to induct Fowler and Sears into Newspaper Hall of Honor
Ed Fowler and Marcia Sears, both icons in Alabama community journalism, will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor during ceremonies at...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23 Alabama will observe the state’s ninth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama...
Cullman designated Tree City USA for 32nd consecutive year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman on Thursday was designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd consecutive...
#IAmCullman: Meet Alivia Bencze
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Every once...
Wallace State’s eSports team to play inaugural scrimmage v. Montevallo Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s eSports club has its inaugural scrimmage match planned for Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Wallace State will oppose the...
Cullman-based PAC funding #KeepCullmanGreat 1-cent tax campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Residents from all over Cullman County have reported receiving text messages asking them to vote yes on the proposed 1-cent tax...
Fairview Theatre Works announces ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ program cover art...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works director Mark Dobbs, who is directing a spring production of “Little Shop of Horrors” with a cast drawn...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
2 local families celebrate ‘Gotcha Day’ finalizing adoptions
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a wonderful “Gotcha Day” for two families at the Cullman County Courthouse Thursday morning as two adoptions were made...
(Updated) Cullman City, County School Boards comment on 1-cent tax text...
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/02/20/cullman-based-pac-funding-keepcullmangreat-1-cent-tax-campaign/
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Updated 2-20-20 10:29 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Cullman County School Board Thursday morning sent out alerts about text...
Community meetings promote CCBOE’s plan for proposed 1-cent tax
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette visited Hanceville High School Tuesday evening as part of a cross-county...
New subdivision coming to city’s southwest side
CULLMAN, Ala. - A “groundbreaking” ceremony for a new subdivision was held Wednesday morning at Cullman City Hall. The event was moved indoors due...
(Update) Formal ethics complaint preceded Chaney’s retirement from District Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - State court documents filed eight days before Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney officially retired Feb. 15, 2020 indicate he is...
Man held at gunpoint, arrested after entering 2 residences in SE...
Updated with mugshot, 2-19-20 7:53 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was arrested in the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 13 after...
Cullman Regional Foundation Board announces changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees at its annual board meeting inducted new officers, welcomed new members and recognized outgoing...
PREP BASKETBALL: Campbell’s game-winner sends Hanceville to first Final 4 since...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Things
are never boring with the Hanceville Bulldogs. After escaping Locust Fork in
overtime in the sub-regional and upsetting No. 1 Piedmont in...
Wallace State to welcome David Anthony Johnson Feb. 26 as part...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will welcome motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson to campus Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m....
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Madison Academy 69-54 in Northwest...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A stellar season for the West Point Lady Warriors came to an end Wednesday morning in the Northwest Regional Championship Game....
Evelyn Burrow Museum presents ‘Art and the Animal’ national exhibition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces its newest exhibition, “Art and the Animal” on view through April 15. The...
Cullman County Museum’s Green earns tourism certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Museum Director Drew Green recently completed a three-year continuing education program offered by the Southeast Tourism Society to earn...
Local citizen protests RV park; Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism...
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the public comment portion of its meeting agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council heard from local resident Elizabeth McDowell,...
Cullman City School Board recognizes students, teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board recognized several students and enjoyed special performances from the Cullman Middle School Jazz Band and CMS...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles defeat Hatton 50-47 to win back to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For
the second straight season, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are your Northwest
Regional Champions and they’ll be at the BJCC in Birmingham...
(Updated) Cullman Judge Kim Chaney announces retirement
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/02/19/update-formal-ethics-complaint-preceded-chaneys-retirement-from-district-court/
Updated 2-18-20 5:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Judge Kim Chaney of the 32nd Judicial Circuit, State of Alabama, on Tuesday announced...
Cotton Pickin’ Kids debut 1st album
CULLMAN, Ala. – Those who had a chance to stop in at Berkeley Bob’s Friday evening were given a talented treat by local band...
Pet of the Week: Help Briscoe find her forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Briscoe is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd/Collie/Golden Retriever...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency to aid in Alabama flooding...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at noon CST Feb. 18, 2020 to aid in Alabama’s...
Empty Bowls, full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night’s 17th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner saw a large crowd come through First United Methodist Church...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens 2020 season Friday
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison’s
2020 season is scheduled to open at home Friday against Danville. This is a
season full of expectations and questions. Addison is coming...
Cullman High School Theatre rakes in honors at Alabama Thespian Festival
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) sent 18 students to last weekend’s 2020 Alabama Thespian Festival, known as ThesFest, and they...
A mile in their shoes: CCPS faculty, staff participate in ‘poverty...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) faculty and staff spent their Presidents Day holiday at school, learning about the predicaments of Cullman’s...
West Point gearing up for 2020 Census
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the 2020 Census and ways to make sure all residents are...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats sweep opening day doubleheader against Hazel Green
CULLMAN, Ala. – Baseball season has arrived and the defending 6A state champion Cullman Bearcats opened things up with a rematch of last year’s...
Cullman council approves study for traffic light at Cherokee Ave./24th St....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a resolution to enter into a contract with Sain Associates for a traffic...
WSCC sophomore Imari Martin reaches 1,000-point mark
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sophomore Imari Martin had already etched her spot among the top players in Wallace State women’s basketball history prior to Sunday’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Update) Athens man steals Hanceville PD vehicle; pursuit ends in north...
Updated 2-17-20 3:21 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - An Athens man stole a Hanceville Police vehicle Saturday night, leading the Hanceville Police Department, Cullman Police Department...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s postseason run ends in sweet 16 with...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- The
Good Hope Raiders were on the court for a Regional Tournament game for the first
time since 2008 this morning and it...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview falls to Anniston 57-35 in Northeast Regional Semifinals
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview and Anniston met in a rematch of last year’s Northeast Regional Final early Monday morning and the Lady Aggies were...
Wallace State arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum named for Traditions Bank
Updated 2-17-20 3:26 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The arena inside Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum has been newly named Traditions Bank Arena, announced...
Wallace State selected to participate in nationwide ‘Caring Campus Initiative’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville is one of 10 community colleges across the U.S. ready to begin work with the...
Cullman EMS 9-1-1 Chili Supper & Cook-Off set for Feb. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its fifth annual 9-1-1 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at...
Share Club of Cullman donates $5K to Hospice of Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $5,000 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution...
#IAmCullman: Jennifer Murphree of Jen Jen Photography
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
She saved...
Westminster residents enjoy Valentine’s Day sock hop
CULLMAN, Ala. - Poodle skirts, root beer floats and rock & roll took over Westminster Assisted Living for Valentine’s Day Friday afternoon. The guys...