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History of Blount Springs: Historian Greg Burden speaks at Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Blount Springs was a thriving community in the past when the Jackson House (or the Blount Springs Hotel) was open for...
Senior Spotlight, Christmas: ‘Spend as much time with them as you...
Have you ever asked your parents or grandparents what they want for Christmas and heard, “I don’t need anything; as long as you are...
Local musician Jesse Priest selected for Dolly Parton’s #JoleneChallenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond graduate and local musician Jesse Priest has been selected by Dolly Parton and the producers at Netflix to be...
Working together: AGCOR Steel officially opens in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday was a big day for AGCOR Steel, the City of Good Hope and many others across the city and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 4th quarter lifts Lady Warriors over Muscle Shoals,...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Trojans made
their way down Hwy. 157 Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the
Lady Warriors...
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center opening in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will open its newest clinic Jan. 6, 2020 in Cullman. It is located at 1301-A...
Martin propels No. 24 Lady Lions past Northeast Mississippi; WSCC men...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams split a home doubleheader vs. Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday night.
Sophomore guard Imari Martin paced the...
Wallace State Performing Arts wows with Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Fine and Performing Arts put on its annual Christmas Spectacular at the Betty...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
A doggone good idea: Dixie Dog Designs raising funds for CCSO’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke has been making jewelry for 19 years, longer than she and her husband, gunsmith Jim Burke, have lived in...
‘This night is a community effort’: Arley enjoys Christmas parade, soup...
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of...
Pet of the Week: Sparkle is looking for someone to help...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s...
‘She was kind, and she was loving’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 28th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony took place at Cullman Regional Thursday evening. This year’s ceremony...
Homeless in Cullman County: Hope for the Homeless calls for long-term...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless shared her thoughts with The Tribune on the problem of homelessness in Cullman County....
Wallace State employees recognized as Chancellor’s Award winners at ACCA Conference
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four Wallace State Community College employees were recognized recently as Chancellor’s Award recipients at the 2019 Alabama Community College Association (ACCA)...
What is Advent?
On Sunday, Dec. 1 (technically at sundown on Nov. 30), Christians of older traditions in the western world entered the season of Advent, an...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ALEA Troopers investigate 11 traffic deaths during 2019 Thanksgiving holiday travel...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 11 traffic deaths during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, from 12:01 a.m....
AL Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources named Agency of Year...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received special recognition by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation with the presentation of...
Thursday night holiday events
Thursday night holiday events
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including...
6 competing for title of Miss Wallace State this Sunday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will crown Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Betty Leeth...
Santa to visit The Foundry Thrift Store this Saturday, Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Feel the need to make sure you made the nice list this year? Visit Santa from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m....
‘A’: Alabama near top of states in response to human trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the...
30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon.
The parade, hosted by the...
Vinemont Schools’ Christmas Love to help 70 kids
VINEMONT, Ala. - ‘Tis the season for giving, and thanks to big hearts and Christmas Love, students at Vinemont Schools who might have gone...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point’s Oldacre signs with Montevallo
WEST POINT, Ala. – Teammates,
coaches, friends and family gathered in the library at West Point High School
Wednesday to see Lady Warriors guard Miriam Oldacre...
Alabama 4-H Foundation to award $35K in scholarships
AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama 4-H Foundation is helping advance the education of 35 high school seniors. The foundation will be awarding $1,000 scholarships...
Op-Ed: Road and bridge projects
It’s important for everyone to understand the process for road and bridge projects.
First of all, please understand that legislators do not vote to do...
‘By shopping local, it goes back to your roads, schools, parks...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative encouraging communities to support their local shops and retailers. It’s sandwiched between Black Friday...
‘Healthy fast food!’: Downtown Nutrition juice and shake shop opens in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Downtown Nutrition officially opened for business at 324 Second Ave. SE in Cullman with a ribbon cutting sponsored...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders top Fairview 77-66, Lady Aggies hold off Good...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
sweeping Cold Springs on the road Monday night, the Fairview Aggies and Lady
Aggies returned home to host Good Hope in a...
Tips for enjoying a live Christmas tree
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Extension Office Coordinator Tony Glover often gets asked around the holidays, “What type tree has the least problem with...
Homeless in Cullman County: Victim Services expands shelter program for homeless...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1991, Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) has offered short-term emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. ...
Cullman County man arrested on rape, sodomy charges in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County man was arrested in Morgan County Monday, charged with two counts of first-degree rape and two counts...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Hale County
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,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Etowah County
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,...
Fairview Town Council gives update on Hwy. 69 red light, approves...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview Mayor Keith Henry at Monday night’s Fairview Town Council meeting gave an update on the traffic light coming to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Baileyton readying for Christmas
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar was out of town this week, leaving Councilman Windell Calloway to lead the council’s Monday night meeting.
The...
(Update) Both suspects in shootout at Hwy. 157 Verizon Store on...
Updated 12-4-19 8:15 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both suspects in the Monday night shootout in the parking lot of the Verizon Store on Alabama Highway...
CCBOE approves bid for new Holly Pond High School Family and...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at a special called meeting on Monday morning approved a bid from Boatner...
Homeless in Cullman County: Saving Forgotten Warriors opening temporary housing for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Cullman Elks Lodge 1609 presented a check for $5,000 to Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) Director Jeremy Hogan for...
It’s GivingTuesday: Opportunity to bring seasonal cheer to local organizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - If your checkbook has made it from Black Friday to Cyber Monday intact and your credit card hasn’t melted yet, Tuesday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs on the road;...
BREMEN, Ala. – After
a busy tournament slate in the lead up to Thanksgiving last week, local teams
returned to the hardwood Monday night and Fairview...
Hanceville decked out for the holidays
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hanceville. A nice crowd came out Friday evening to Veterans Park for...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts to present annual Christmas Spectacular
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program will stage its annual Christmas
Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the...
Gov. Ivey awards $1M for 2020 Census outreach; $40K to City...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she has awarded $1 million to support efforts to promote, educate and encourage participation...
Dodge City opens 6th annual Christmas in the Park
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday night marked the opening of Dodge City’s sixth annual Christmas in the Park. Visitors can come to Perry Ray...
John Merrill’s Statement Regarding Suspension of His US Senate Campaign
“For the past seven years I have visited every county in Alabama meeting with business and church groups, educators and farmers, as well as...
PREP SWIMMING: Several Bearcat swimmers qualify for state at North Sectional...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The
Cullman High School Swim Team was in the field at this year’s North Sectional
Meet at the Huntsville Aquatics Center last weekend...
Auburn great Pat Sullivan passes away
AUBURN, Ala.—Pat Sullivan, Auburn’s first Heisman Trophy winner and one of the program’s all-time greats, passed away Sunday at the age of 69.
A native...
Back-to-Back! UAB wins West Division with 26-21 victory at North Texas
DENTON, Texas –
The UAB football team claimed its second-consecutive Conference USA West
Division title with a 26-21 victory over North Texas on Saturday afternoon at
Apogee Stadium.
UAB...
Cullman County Museum hosts Alabama’s Path to Statehood Bicentennial Exhibition
CULLMAN, Ala. – To celebrate Alabama’s Bicentennial,
the Alabama Department of Archives and History has pop-up exhibits, one of them
now at the Cullman County Museum...
Funny Things from Yesterday: A movie I saw at Hanceville Nursing...
After all the family and friends
of the patients and residents have settled for the night, things begin to get
quiet and lonely. I hear a...
Alabama Coastal Foundation’s ‘Connect to Your Coast’ Dec. 6 at Goat...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the first time, the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is hosting a free outreach event in Cullman at Goat Island Brewing....
Engineer, businessman Philip Widner running for commission chairman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Philip Widner has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Widner is one of three Republican hopefuls challenging Chairman Kenneth...
Homeless in Cullman County: Unsheltered International talks numbers, response
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is looking into the issue of homelessness in Cullman County. Over the course of a few articles,...
Photos with Santa event Dec. 7 at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will host a free Photos with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. Children will be able to...
Making a difference: Two Shoes Ministry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is blessed to have many wonderful charitable organizations working hard and working together to take care of those who...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville wraps up Thanksgiving Tournament with win over Cold...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
Cold Springs Eagles squared off against the Hanceville Bulldogs in Friday’s
third-place game of this year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament and the
hosting Bulldogs...
Variety of classes offered through Wallace State Community Education and Continuing...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Continuing Education and Community Education programs offered through the Career & Workforce Development office are gearing...
Irrigation tax credit for farmers
AUBURN, Ala. – Some Alabama farmers could see a break on their taxes thanks to a new tax credit. This credit allows farmer to...
Cullman Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers and nature lovers to participate in the longest running citizen science survey, the annual Audubon...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: Middle and high schools finish regular season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Tribune is catching up on recent action that closed out the “regular season” in middle and high school scholars’ bowl...
Op-Ed: Senior citizens, thank you!
I am thankful for faith, family and freedom! And, I am thankful for senior citizens; they’ve truly blessed my life!
I’ve just always been able...
Reserve your Christmas wagon rides at the Shrine
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Christmas tradition, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is again offering free wagon rides in December. See the tranquil...
Surviving Black Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Retail Association (ARA) reported back in February that the 2018 November-December holiday shopping season saw $12,069,764,995.28 spent in Alabama...
What are you thankful for this year?
The Tribune asked people who were out and about Wednesday: What are you thankful for this year? Here’s what we heard.
‘It makes a difference in the lives of people that need...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The holidays are fast approaching, and for Cullman Caring for Kids, it’s the season to work harder. The Tribune sat down...
‘We’re just glad to help serve’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope on Wednesday morning came together with a host of volunteers for the city’s annual community...
Happy Thanksgiving! How it became a national holiday
Most Americans are familiar with the story of the 1621 thanksgiving feast between the Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag people of Massachusetts, though details...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Mortimer Jordan in Thanksgiving Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
– Hanceville
took on Mortimer Jordan in the second semifinal game of their Thanksgiving Tournament,
with the winner to take on Moody for the championship...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos come from behind to defeat Lindsay Lane,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This
year’s Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament came to a close Wednesday with the Fairview
Aggies and the Broncos and Lady Broncos of...
‘I get amazed every time I’m in there’: catching up with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a successful ministry to families in need down in Dodge City, successful enough that she simply ran out of room,...
Senior Spotlight: Meet Herbert Johnson
Although Herbert Johnson now spends most of his time at home with his petite but feisty tabby cat named Wompas, he spent most of...
Wallace State hosts week-long NC3 Train the Trainer welding workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Welding Department recently hosted a week-long National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Train the Trainer workshop, welcoming...
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS: Ladies whoop up on the men in bean bag...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Sizzlin’ Seniors of Good Hope participated in their first “Friendsgiving” celebration Tuesday with some great food, a penny auction...
Operation Iron Ruck: UA, AU veterans marching from Tuscaloosa to Auburn
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck, an effort by student veterans at The University of...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO cleans up more than 48K lbs. of litter, wins PALS...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this month, the 2019 People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor’s Award for Law Enforcement went to Sheriff Matt Gentry...
Colony passes budget before debate over facility use
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening passed its 2020 budget, retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year in October....
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class Dec. 10, 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in December. The classroom portion of the...
Curt’s Closet gearing up for Christmas season
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are many families in Cullman who struggle each day to provide everything their children need. The pressure of Christmas can...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs rout Meek in Thanksgiving Tournament; Tuesday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Meek Tigers in Tuesday night’s final
Thanksgiving Tournament game. Hanceville jumped out to a quick 15-5 lead...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Corner in Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday
was the start of the 38th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament
at Lane Horton Gymnasium and the Cold Springs Eagles played their first...
Clergy celebrate Thanksgiving with St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - The students, faculty and staff of St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman celebrated their annual Thanksgiving service Wednesday before the Thanksgiving...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Updated) County engineers: John Lang resigns, Keith Creel retires
Updated 11-26-19 at 4:10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Engineering Department will look a little different at the start of the new year....
Cullman kicks off Christmas season with a bang
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sport Tourism (CPRST) on Saturday officially kicked off the Christmas season with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats handle Belgreen 57-45 in Thanksgiving Bash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman was on the hard wood bright and early at Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday morning to take on their first opponent...
Berlin names new town clerk
Updated 11-26-19 2:18 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at a special-called meeting Monday night named a new town clerk. At its regular...
‘It’s a whole community effort’: Brandin’ Iron in West Point holds...
WEST POINT, Ala. - In 2018, the Brandin' Iron Steakhouse in West Point served free Thanksgiving meals to more than 850 veterans and their...
‘The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream’ enchants sold-out crowds
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Dance program’s Allegro Dance Theatre helped usher in the holiday season this past weekend with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos topple JB Pennington, Chilton County in...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Monday was the first day of the 63rd
annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament and the Lady Broncos were the local
highlight after...
Cullman City Council considers proposed west side arts and entertainment district
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a public hearing for Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 7 p.m. for an...
Good Hope talks Community Thanksgiving Meal, Christmas
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The 11th annual Good Hope Community Thanksgiving Meal will take place this Wednesday at Good Hope High School. City employees,...
Band Boosters hold annual craft show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Band Booster Holiday Craft Show took place over the weekend attracting shoppers eager to get a jump on holiday...
Mississippi man killed in Cullman Co. wreck
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - An early morning, two-vehicle crash in the Battleground community claimed the life of a man from Corinth, Mississippi.
The wreck happened at...
