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EXCLUSIVE: ‘One of the most ambitious projects in Alabama history’
Phase 1 of Smith Lake destination resort complete
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Lewis Smith Lake, with its vast expanse of over 21,000 acres of waters,...
Increase in high-speed chases: Local law enforcement officials weigh in
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and area law enforcement have been in an increasing number of high-speed pursuits – and community members are asking why. Questions...
EMA launches new mass notification system
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has rolled out its new mass notification system – Everbridge Mass Notification – and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Adult Education and Center for Career and Workforce Development host...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department recently hosted its 2024 graduation, recognizing students who earned their General Education Development (GED)...
United Way book drive brings in 300+ books
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) expanded its community outreach this month with its second annual book drive. Running from May...
Pet of the week: Shine bright like a Diamond
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is Diamond, an approximately 1.5-year-old mix of Australian Shepard and pure happiness. Diamond is...
Wallace State promotes Crider to head cross country coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has promoted Tony Crider to head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams, President Dr....
St. Bernard Prep School Honor and Merit Rolls
Semester II - 2024
St. Bernard Middle School Honor Roll
Seventh grade
Aaron Cortes-Villegas
Sipsey Drake
Silas Krische
Reise Rigsby
Caroline Sanders
Eighth grade
Norah Bissot
Ella Cron
Ella Davis
Anastasia Hazard
Avery Hines
Merry-Carmen Pichardo
Tony Ranelli
St. Bernard...
Cheese, cheese and more cheese!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival in downtown Hanceville proved to be a huge success despite the morning rains that initially threatened...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
NATIONAL CHAMPS! No. 1 Auburn beats Florida State 3-2 to win...
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The job, at last, is finished.
Throughout No. 1 Auburn's march to the program's first national championship, head coach Nick Clinard reminded...
West Point duos headed to High School Fishing World Finals and...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Two West Point High School student duos have qualified for The Bass Federation 15th annual High School Fishing World Finals...
Man involved in chase, fatality charged with murder
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Tennessee man is facing a murder charge for his role in a high-speed pursuit and wreck that left a Crane...
Wallace State hires Joseph Simmons as women’s basketball coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired Joseph Simmons to lead the women’s basketball team, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics announced today.
“We are...
Wallace State hires Faron Key as men’s basketball coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired Faron Key to serve as the head coach of the men’s basketball team, President Dr....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Men’s Golf 19th in nation; women’s Aidan Haithcock 22nd...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf finished the season No. 19 in the nation after their appearance at the 2024 National...
Op-Ed: What an experience at the Cotton Row 5K!
For Memorial Day, several of my gym fitness friends and myself ventured to the Cotton Row 5K in Huntsville.
What an experience!
The 5K event featured...
CARDIAC KIDS: No. 1 Auburn advances to program’s first national final...
CARLSBAD, Calif. – For the first time in program history, Auburn men's golf will play for a national championship as the Tigers used all...
Alabama’s Free Fishing Day takes place June 8
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public...
Summer meals returning to county schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Schools Child Nutrition Program (CNP) and its workers are deeply committed to their motto, “School may be out,...
South Vinemont to appoint new council member
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigned, effective immediately, at the council’s April meeting, leaving place 3 open. On Monday, June 3, the...
Birmingham-Southern College celebrates final commencement ceremony
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham-Southern College held its final commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24, in Bill Battle Coliseum, celebrating 245 members of the Class...
LIST: Area Vacation Bible Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities across the county will be plentiful over the next few months.
Cullman is home to a large...
Birmingham-Southern College World Series Block Party Send Off
BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Birmingham-Southern College's baseball program invites all fans and supporters to join them at Tasty Town restaurant, located at 16 14th St....
A day of remembrance
Cullman community honors fallen heroes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Set against the backdrop of monuments commemorating various wars and the lives lost in them, the Disabled...
Summer break food resources
CULLMAN, Ala. - As summer sets in, it's a time of joy and relaxation for many families. However, for some, it can also bring...
ONTO OKC! Alabama Softball headed to its 15th Women’s College World...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the 15th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after...
No. 1 Auburn survives first cut at NCAA Championship
CARLSBAD, Calif. – A third consecutive round of 5-over 293 on Sunday was enough to keep No. 1 Auburn men's golf above the first cutline...
COLUMN: Fishin’ and cheatin’ – caught lead handed!
I just read an article about a man who was disqualified from a fishing tournament for cheating. Y’all, I think Jesus is coming soon....
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah’s latest book is historical fiction set in 1966 during the Vietnam War. The first part of the book takes place in Vietnam. The second...
Cullman County’s Grayson Randall attends inaugural 4-H Leadership Academy
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Five Alabama 4-H members are among the 25 students selected nationwide to attend the inaugural 4-H Leadership Academy. The academy...
CCPS Kindergarteners perform ‘Lemonade!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kindergartners at Cullman City Primary School on Tuesday, May 21, presented “Lemonade!” a 20-minute musical for friends and family to mark...
The decline of the flowering dogwood
It can be disheartening to see a prized and beloved landscape tree or shrub be damaged, fall, decline in health, or die. Over the...
Vinemont to hold cleanup day for Henry and Roe Wood Park...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont, local business the Man Cave Market and Cullman real estate agent Richard Neese are coming together to improve,...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force looks to educate community
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force met Wednesday, May 22, at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Center.
The gathering was...
Files from yesteryear: 1902
From the files of 1902
The old building on the corner of Second Avenue and Fourth Street East is now being removed preparatory to the...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The community will always have your back’: Cold Springs’...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Josh Winfrey played multiple sports in high school and had a great career. He talked about one of...
Honoring those who sacrificed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers gathered at the Cullman City Cemetery on Friday, May 24, to honor those who served in the United States Armed...
From the Live Well Kitchen: 4 easy recipes for Memorial Day...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Whether you spend the weekend by the pool or on the lake, food is often a big component of Memorial...
Murph 2024: Cullman CrossFit gyms hosting challenge to honor fallen hero,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - CrossFit gyms across the country are gearing up for the annual "Murph" event, a workout held in honor of U.S. Navy...
Cullman County Commission moves toward airport expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21, approved plans for engineering services for the reconstruction...
Kerry Baswell newest Cullman County ADA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office has a new assistant district attorney. Cullman County DA Champ Crocker recently announced the hiring...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCBOE: 99.3% of third graders reading at or above grade level
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly meeting Monday, May 20, heard a very positive update from Superintendent...
The Crossing hosting bass tournament June 8 at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Crossing, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food and other services to those in need in Cullman, is excited to...
Pet of the week: Taste the rainbow with Skittles
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grabbing a piece of the rainbow is easier than ever with Skittles, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Skittles is an...
(Updated) Police chase ends in wreck, 1 fatality, in south Cullman
Updated at 6:34 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman was killed in south Cullman Friday morning when the vehicle she was driving was...
ICYMI: Honey Baked Ham coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Honey Baked Ham Company this week announced it has signed an agreement with existing franchisee, Andy Gaghagen, to bring the store...
Lee Leads wire-to-wire to win MLF General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – The first time Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, ever tasted tournament victory, competing on Lake Guntersville at age...
Curry hired as Wallace State Head Softball Coach, Cesepedes as Assistant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) softball coach Megan Curry to lead the Lions softball team, President Dr....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Berlin set to hire part-time help, approves changes to 2 roads
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted to create four temporary part-time staff positions to assist with the town’s upcoming 2024...
West Point Scholars Bowl team headed back to national championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team will attend the National Academic Quiz Tournaments' High School National Championship Tournament...
ALEA emphasizes boating safety, kill switch and wakesurfing regulations ahead of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division joined organizations across the nation to participate and observe National Safe Boating...
Jordan Lee leads final 10 into Knockout Round, Thrift Banks $30K...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 22, 2023) – The two anglers who dominated their respective groups during the Qualifying Round at General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State women’s tennis 9th in the nation, men finish 16th
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s tennis team finished 9th in the nation after competing at the 2024 National Junior College Athletic...
8 Cullman County seniors participate in North Alabama Academy of Craft...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eight seniors from Cullman County accepted positions with various companies at the inaugural North Alabama Academy of Craft Training (ACT) signing...
ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day weekend, reminds drivers of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation anticipates a higher than usual number of vehicles on Alabama’s roadways this weekend as Memorial Day...
CCBOE recognizes student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Prior to the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) monthly meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette recognized multiple student-athletes and scholars for...
Fairview’s Guyton inducted into UWA Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society
LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama has announced 23 latest inductees into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic...
Jordan Lee coasts to qualifying round win, Rose Wins $10K Big...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 21, 2023) – Despite locking up a spot in the Knockout Round of General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024 at the Kissimmee Chain of...
Wallace State tops Salt Lake 9-6 at NJCAA World Series
OXFORD, Ala. -- The Lions’ bats were on fire during their first game at this year’s National Junior College Athletic Association Division I World...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD’s Pounders joins Traffic Homicide Investigation unit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently congratulated Officer Zane Pounders for successfully completing Traffic Homicide Investigation parts one and two.
Chief David Nassetta...
Dinner on First ‘cornerstone event for our community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The highly anticipated annual Dinner on First event once again exceeded expectations, drawing hundreds on Saturday, May 18, and raising a record...
Join the fun at Hanceville’s annual Kids Fish O’ Rama May...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The annual Kids Fish O' Rama tournament is set to take place Friday, May 24, at Veterans Park in Hanceville. Open...
Dr. Brad Stapler to be next Principal at Fairview High School
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its May 20, 2024, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendation to hire...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with...
ACES: 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest featuring new categories for 2024
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest is back for another year with some new competition categories. Emily Nichols, an Alabama...
Wallace State Nursing holds 1st of 2 pinning ceremonies for Class...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recognized more than 75 graduates at the first of two pinning ceremonies for...
Education notes
Cullman’s Caleb Norman named to spring 2024 Dean's List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Caleb Norman was named among the students who qualified for...
ADCNR: Eastern indigo release adds 40 to Conecuh National Forest
A project to restore the Eastern indigo snake to Alabama is one step closer to its goal with the release of 40 indigos in...
Hanceville Park and Rec seeking sponsors for upcoming H.P.R Pro Rodeo
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The H.P.R Pro Rodeo is gearing up for its third year, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Scheduled for...
First Source for Women hoping to raise more than ever with...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - First Source for Women is a pregnancy resource center that, through its advocacy and baby boutique, supports young and unprepared mothers...
Files from yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year ae Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson...
Library Board talks progress, future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board at its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, approved the addition of newly appointed Cullman...
Cullman County PALS Beautification Award nominations underway
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) is currently accepting nominations for Beautification Awards. These awards are a physical recognition...
Cullman Regional Foundation donates $150K for new ambulance
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees recently donated $150,000 to Cullman Regional for a new ambulance at Cullman Emergency Medical...
Get ready for the sizzle: Hanceville’s 4th annual Grilled Cheese Festival...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On May 25, downtown Hanceville will transform into a hub of culinary delight and community celebration with the fourth annual Grilled...
2 CHS Career Tech Education students honored
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Career Tech students from Cullman High School’s Educators in Training program, Anna Hill and Maddie Doyle, received first place at the...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City: Social media post by Cullman Daily depicting closing of Swafford...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A social media post by Cullman Daily on Wednesday depicting the closing of Swafford Road is inaccurate, according to the City...
‘Genius Hour’ at West Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary fourth and sixth graders participated in a “Genius Hour” program this year.
“Mrs. Regan Caldwell, West Elementary School’s counselor, and...
Vinemont Town Council announces Henry & Roe Wood Park cleanup day,...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council at its recent meeting shared details about upcoming community initiatives.
One such event is the Senior Citizens Day,...
Pet of the week: Fly high with Maverick!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Maverick, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a male Husky who is approximately 2 years old. He's described as...
Cullman Electric’s ‘Touch a Truck’ coming this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative’s Touch a Truck will take place Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County...
Cullman Regional to establish Level II nursery as part of OB...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is expanding obstetric and nursery services with the addition of a fourth OB- GYN physician, six neonatologists and four...
‘Stamp Out Hunger’: Cullman Caring for Kids sees large donation from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids this week received a massive product donation to its food pantry, thanks to the Cullman Post Office....
2 arrested following crash, pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Jefferson County men were arrested in Cullman County Thursday, May 16, after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, according to the...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WildWater to open Memorial Day weekend with new features; Heritage Park...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson told the Cullman City Council this week about plans for upgrades...
Wallace State’s Luke Fernandez named ACCC Pitcher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State student-athlete Luke Fernandez was named Pitcher of the Year by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Fernandez led the ACCC in...
Cullman City Council moves toward airport expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved resolutions to complete several years of pavement repairs and upgrades at Cullman Regional Airport,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Dental Hygiene graduates 26 from program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program held a pinning ceremony on May 8, recognizing 26 students successfully completing the program...
Vinemont holds inaugural Farmers and Makers Market
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont welcomed in the warm weather and took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday, May 11, at...