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Back on Dec. 21, 2019, The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, reported on the new minimum age for tobacco purchases (see above). Here's more...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for somewhere to ring in the new decade tonight? Here are several opportunities around town. (Descriptions provided by the organizers)   New...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit veterans’ service group Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) is finishing 2019 in a huge way with very visible projects like...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is finishing the year on a high note, having seen several Cullman...

ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flames and both the Dawgs and Lady Dawgs teams put the flames out. Both Addison teams...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - For its last meeting of 2019, the Good Hope City Council started with a public hearing regarding a request to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A Christmas morning burglary of the Wal-Mart store at 626 Olive St. SW in Cullman resulted in the loss of $46,000...

BERLIN, Ala. – A Berlin woman was arrested and charged Saturday with first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Every working-age, able-bodied person needs a good paying job. Not too many years ago, the dominant manufacturing industry in Alabama was the textile industry. Just...

This is the time of year that weather conditions can change drastically and roads and sidewalks can glaze over if conditions are right. So...

From the Files of 1930: Miss Eunice Martin will attend Hamilton College in Lexington, Kentucky, this fall. Miss Eleanor Lee will attend Judson College, this fall. Misses...

The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature,...

The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature,...

WEST POINT, Ala. – After knocking off Corner Friday night to advance to Saturday’s West Point Christmas Tournament championship game, the Warriors met the Danville Hawks...

Londalene Young was a young girl from Holly Pond when her family moved to California near the end of World War II. Her father...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope was started by April Bowen German in 2018 as a ministry to single mothers, in memory of her own...

The cast and friends of Cullman's original musical/comedy “The One-Liner American Diner” (on the left: Rodney Basenburg, Concetta Lovoy Kreps, Hannah Crider and Justin...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT), after reforming in 2018 and putting on successful productions of “The Music Man” (2018) and “Oklahoma!” (2019),...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville Police Department made several drug arrests Friday, Dec. 20 along County Road 545 after obtaining search warrants for two homes. HPD...

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A 16-year-old girl from Arab died Friday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that happened Monday, Dec. 23...

WEST POINT, Ala. – After splitting their opening-round games of the West Point Christmas Tournament Thursday night, Cold Springs and West Point returned to Jim Boyd...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wished to start by thanking folks from around the community who made Christmas special...

Updated 12-27-19 at 7:10 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department (HPD) recently helped take down a Center Point man who was allegedly supplying...

AUBURN, Ala. – Community members in all areas of the state will soon have the chance to help shape the future of watershed management...

CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s hard to imagine that Curt’s Closet, a Cullman clothing ministry founded by Ashley Wilson in memory of her son Curtis...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

With this feature, The Cullman Tribune is kicking off a special series highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a...

AL.com released its Super All-State Volleyball Teams Thursday and four local athletes earned honors in their respective classifications. After helping lead Addison to its seventh straight appearance...

WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the floor for their first matchup of the West Point Christmas Tournament Thursday night by taking on...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/12/30/update-46k-in-merchandise-stolen-in-christmas-morning-wal-mart-burglary-thieves-entered-twice/ ------- CULLMAN, Ala. - A Christmas morning burglary of the Wal-Mart store at 626 Olive St. SW in Cullman resulted in the loss...

Updated 12-26-19 at 2:50 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 157 Thursday killed one...

Updated 12-26-19 at 3:52 p.m. ADDISON, Ala. - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said two people were found dead in Addison on Christmas Eve....

BAILEYTON, Ala. - For the third consecutive year, Kim Thomas opened the doors at Kim’s Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton and welcomed the community...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation recently received two $25,000 donations that create endowed scholarships for students at the college....

CULLMAN, Ala. - Here are some events coming up in January at the North Alabama Agriplex. Events are held at the Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho...

CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s officially winter, and that means colder temperatures. There can be many dangers for pets this time of year, so The...

AUBURN, Ala. - The fuzzy Christmas cat sweater isn’t your style? It’s okay if the Christmas presents you received are not on par. Returning...

The Tribune asked several people out and about, “What’s your favorite thing about Christmas?” Here are their responses. Copyright 2019 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Curly is a shepherd mix who’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Bainbridge, Georgia man was struck and killed on Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday night. According to Alabama State Troopers, a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time in its 85-year history, the Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey is decked out in Christmas lights...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville celebrated its 20th anniversary last week. The Shrine was officially dedicated and...

ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Waterloo Cougars at Stephenson Gym on Monday night and came away with a split. The Lady Dawgs finished off the Lady...

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” returns director J.J. Abrams, and Chris Terrio joins Abrams as co-writer. Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday evening was filled with enchantment for those lucky enough to get a seat to the sold-out performances of “A Nutcracker...

Holidays are exciting times for many but tough for some. For some, holidays are tough because of the loss of loved ones. Those of us...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The zany residents of “Kornfield Kounty” are planning a return to Cullman to perform “The Hee Haw Show.” They invite you...

The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature,...

Seems like today children don’t look forward to Christmas like we did when we were growing up. Back in those days, we only got...

From the Files of 1900: Miss Minnie Boyd and J. Adams were married on August 6th. Otis and Avery Kinney took in the singing at Sandlin’s...

GOOD HOPE, Ala.  – After splitting their games at Cold Springs on Thursday night, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take on Corner in rare...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 2019 All-State Football teams were released by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Saturday night and there were 14 local athletes...

HOLLY POND, Ala. – There was some exciting basketball at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium in Holly Pond Saturday afternoon. Championships for both the boys and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The third game of the Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash on Saturday featured no. 1 Cold Springs and Locust Fork. The Lady...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Regional internet provider Cyber Broadband, Inc. announced this week it will offer fiber-to-the-home internet to the Sipsey Pines community in 2020....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has had a wonderful holiday season. Things are going so well, The Tribune’s last Pet of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The final Friday game of the Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash featured the Cullman Bearcats and the Oneonta Redskins. After the Bearcats jumped out...

SUMITON, Ala. -- Addison basketball traveled to Sumiton Christian to take on the Eagles in a pair of varsity matchups Friday night. The Lady Dawgs came...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles were in Friday night’s championship games at this year’s St. Bernard Christmas Tournament and they each...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Seed-Harvest Music Academy brought holiday cheer with its fifth annual Cullman Christmas Sing-Along Concert this week at St. John’s Evangelical Church. Seed-Harvest...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. - On Thursday morning, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman returned to portions of his legislative district in Lawrence County to survey damage...

CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s the end of a tragic case that began more than five years ago, when 1-year-old Hoss Benham was pronounced dead...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday’s action in the Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash got started with a meeting between the 10th ranked Lady Warriors of West Point and...

Updated 12-20-19 at 1:18 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A home was destroyed by fire on the northeast side of the city of Cullman  just after...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The "all-clear" has been given by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper following an interior and...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that, for the seventh month in a row, Alabama has reached a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Thursday morning issued a proclamation in partnership with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, declaring...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Liletta Jenkins, state manager of the Alabama Children’s Policy Council, came to Cullman for the City’s presentation of its...

VINEMONT, Ala. – Thursday was a special day at the Cullman Regional Airport, with the airport celebrating the completion of its new and improved...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville hosted Holly Pond in Thursday night hoops action and the Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs each picked up big home wins. Hanceville's girls...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At the lunchtime meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association at Terri Pines Country Club Wednesday, Colony Mayor and...

The Tribune stopped by The Folsom Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare to speak with the ladies on “Diva Hall” this week. We asked them...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Dr. Kathy Buckelew is Wallace State Community College’s 2020 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty recipient, as sponsored by the American Association...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School recently saw three of its students return with superior ratings from the school's first trip to...

Denna Chivers, 11, pays for 10 adoptions at Cullman County Animal Shelter CULLMAN, Ala. – Local 11-year-old Denna Chivers’ heart is filled with love for...

The ‘shot heard around Cullman’ revealed that Jaxson and Lauren Earwood are expecting a baby boy, whom they have named Foster Kole CULLMAN, Ala. -...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Christine O’Leary shared the results of the 2019 Cullman County high school and middle school scholars’ bowl tournaments, both...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury returned a guilty verdict against Jack Harold Wilson, 74, of Bremen Wednesday during his fourth trial appearance...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Wednesday found Jason Allen McCurry, 41, of Russellville not guilty on all charges in a 2016...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hundreds of parents packed into the Hanceville High School gymnasium Tuesday morning to watch the elementary classes perform their Christmas show. Led...

VINEMONT, Ala. - How do you write a story about people who don’t want to be the subject of a story, but their story...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Updated 12-18-19 at 12:27 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man died after falling from the roof of a 6-story apartment building while working...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday afternoon, Cullman’s court dog Brooksie took the stand in her first jury trial, a child abuse case in which...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives of the Walmart Heart program on Tuesday visited the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC), bringing dozens of bicycles, scores...

VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont looked to recover at home against West End in Tuesday night hoops action after getting swept by J.B. Pennington last Thursday. They...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After stormy weather interrupted local hoops action Monday night, Tuesday night featured several local matchups including a meeting between the Fairview Aggies and the...

CULLMAN, Ala.​ - During its December meeting, the Cullman City School Board approved multiple travel requests for the spring semester: Gifted fifth-grade students from East...

Senators Doug Jones, Susan Collins led bipartisan effort WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Tuesday, Senators Doug Jones, D-Alabama and Susan Collins, R-Maine announced that their legislation to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama released the following statement on his efforts to secure $102 million to assure clearing rape kit...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A fire Tuesday morning heavily damaged a home in the 900 block of Avenue D Southeast in the city of Cullman. Cullman...

HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Motlow State at home on Monday night, wrapping up action at Tom Drake Coliseum until January. The 22nd-ranked...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board approved fall sport reclassifications for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons Tuesday morning and a pair...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The fifth annual Fairview Christmas Parade went through town Saturday evening, featuring volunteer fire department trucks from Fairview, Baileyton, Berlin and...