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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to repair I-65 guardrail at Lacon Tuesday-Thursday, May...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that crews will be repairing guardrail on Interstate 65 northbound just north of...
STATE TENNIS RECAP: West Point, St. Bernard, Cullman qualify after sectional...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- The St. Bernard Boys Tennis Team recently competed in the Boys 1A/3A state
tournament in Montgomery. The Saints qualified for state after finishing
runners-up...
Community Happenings: Monday, May 6
Hanceville Kids’ Fish-O-Rama
4-7 p.m. at Veterans Park in Hanceville; Free and open to all kids old enough to hold a fishing pole.
Cullman City Planning...
Wallace State’s Rotaract Club makes donation for ‘Tame the Hunger’ drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Rotaract Club members know what it means to “give back.”Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, the student level of...
The past comes alive at Good Hope’s Alabama Bicentennial Festival
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The rich history of Good Hope was celebrated Saturday at the There’s Good Hope in Alabama Festival. The students and...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force: Childhaven striving to keep kids...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Childhaven is a nonprofit, Christian children's home that serves abused and neglected teenagers and their families in Alabama. The organization serves...
Arizona’s Dean Rojas wins MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 event...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The world’s 80 best anglers spent the past week competing on Smith Lake in Major
League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five...
Cullman Relay For Life raises more than $14K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds gathered at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Friday evening for the 2019 Relay For Life event to celebrate cancer survivors, honor...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Conecuh 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,...
Teach a Child to Fish Day a hit at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park was full of young anglers Saturday morning for Pond Hopper Nation’s Teach a Child to Fish Day with...
Wiggins, Matt and Jordan Lee eliminated after Saturday’s Knockout Round
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After waiting through a rain delay early Saturday morning, 40 anglers hit
Smith Lake for the knockout round of Major League Fishing’s (MLF)...
Cullman woman killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina...
STATE TRACK MEETS: Saints, Lady Saints finish as 1A runners-up, state...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– They had to work through a quick schedule to dodge the rain but when this
year’s 1A-3A State track meet was over, St....
A store with a mission: New King’s Home Thrift Store opens...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The King’s Home Thrift Store held a grand opening celebration in Hanceville Thursday, opening in place of the old Jimmie Hale...
Addison’s Jesse Wiggins, Cullman’s Matt and Jordan Lee headed into Saturday’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After his monster day on the water Wednesday in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five, Addison's Jesse...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats headed to 6th straight Final 4 after...
HAZEL GREEN, Ala.
– For the sixth straight season, the Cullman Bearcats are headed to the final
four of the AHSAA state playoffs. After splitting Thursday...
Major League Fishing anglers visit Good Hope Primary
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, Major League Fishing (MLF) anglers in town for MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage Five on Smith Lake...
Share Club of Cullman donates $4,100 to Hospice of Cullman County,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $4,100 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution...
Jesse Wiggins, Matt and Jordan Lee headed to Saturday’s Knockout Round...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After his monster day on the water Wednesday in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage Five, Addison's Jesse...
Seniors enjoy annual Fish-O-Rama in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama event began Friday morning with the Senior Fish-O-Rama.
Reeling in first place was Willie Pitts with...
Arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Southern born and Southern bred: WSCC wows with opening of ‘Stars...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday evening opened “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint effort of the community college’s...
Register now for summer programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits round 3 matchups at Hazel Green
HAZEL GREEN, Ala.
– Cullman hit the road for round three of the AHSAA state baseball playoffs Thursday
night and after coming from behind to take...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: West Point wins area title, Cullman advances to...
Two more local squads punched
their tickets to regional tournaments tonight and the Lady Warriors of West Point
did it by winning the 5A Area 14...
Cullman’s Jordan, Matt Lee advance past elimination round into Saturday field
CULLMAN, Ala. – He spent a lot of the day on the water close to the cut line on Thursday but Cullman’s Jordan Lee...
Wallace State men’s basketball has 3 players sign with 4-year programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s men’s basketball team celebrated three players this week as Demarkus Lampley, Zion Williams and Mike Johnson each signed letters...
Coffee for Curt: CMS special education class donates $515 to Curt’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Understanding the importance of giving back to the community, the special education class at Cullman Middle School created a coffee service...
Cullman man charged with trafficking; 1 pound meth, 3 grams heroin...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested Wednesday after members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators and deputies with the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Meet gentle giant Cedar
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Cedar is a fairly big dog with...
Hanceville Fish-O-Rama events this Friday, Monday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville will host its annual Fish-O-Rama events this Friday and Monday at Veterans Park. The senior citizen event...
Relay For Life 2019 set for Friday evening
"If you or someone you know has ever had a screening test such as a mammogram, a PSA test, a colonoscopy or have received...
Cullman’s Colvard, Gable sign athletic scholarships with Calhoun, Birmingham-Southern
CULLMAN, Ala. – Family, friends, teammates and coaches packed Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Wednesday afternoon to celebrate a pair of Bearcats taking their...
‘It was just an awesome day’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anglers have been putting up some big numbers on Smith Lake so far this week in the Major League Fishing (MLF)...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Raiders capture 4A Area 12 crown, Wednesday...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good
Hope took on Ashville in a rematch Wednesday afternoon for the Class 4A, Area
12 championship and a big third inning...
Shrimp Basket open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket celebrated its grand opening Wednesday and seafood lovers came out in droves to take part. Located at 716...
Pro anglers show off their wing-eating skills
CULLMAN, Ala. - Anglers in town for the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 took some time off from the water to...
Wiggins climbs to top of leaderboard after record-setting day on Smith...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jesse Wiggins is sitting in first place in Group B of the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage 5...
Arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADPH: Mental Health Awareness Month celebrated in May
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be an overwhelming feeling. It’s important...
Wallace State students win record 71 medals at state SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to set new records at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had a record-high 71 individuals earn a...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Raiders rack up 19 hits in blowout...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Area
softball tournaments continued across the state on Tuesday and the home-standing
Good Hope Lady Raiders maintained their spot in the winner’s...
PREP GOLF: Lady Raiders, Lady Aggies advance to sub-state tournament after...
DECATUR, Ala.
– The Lady Aggies and Lady Raiders advanced to sub-state after their performances
in the 4A-5A Section Tournament Tuesday in which Fairview finished as...
Cullman High ranked no. 14 in state in U.S. News 2019...
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its 2019 Best High Schools rankings. Cullman High School is ranked number 14...
MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 on Smith Lake officially underway
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Stage Five of the 2019 Major League Fishing Bass Tour officially kicked off early
Tuesday morning and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs threw out...
Arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State presents ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ this week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Thursday through Saturday, Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts will present “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint production of the...
Irlene Mandrell wows at Welcome Back Hanceville concert
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A great crowd came out Saturday to enjoy the Welcome Back Hanceville concert featuring Irlene Mandrell and other guests. The weather...
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Rose to speak at CCSO Citizens’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army Capt. Gary Michael “Mike” Rose will be the special guest speaker at tonight’s Cullman...
Holly Pond Key Club raising funds for Children’s of Alabama, challenging...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Key Club of Holly Pond High School (HPHS) is working to remember its founder and longtime sponsor Bob Palys...
NOTICE: Planned power outage Thursday, May 2 between Center Hill/Walter
From the Cullman Electric Cooperative:
NOTICE: Planned Power Outage: Thursday, May 2 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. between Center Hill and Walter. All areas...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Raiders pull away late from Fairview, Monday...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.
– Area Tournaments are underway for softball teams across the state and Good
Hope, Fairview, West Point, Vinemont and Holly Pond got theirs...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Local teams put together strong weekend at...
Sectionals are in the
books for local track and field squads and several athletes will be moving on to
their respective state meets in May. Several...
‘Cullman Women Sing’ makes beautiful music
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing held its Spring Concert recently at Grace Episcopal Church. The concert was free to the public and one...
United Way Crawfish Boil sees record-breaking crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - The crawfish were fresh and the weather was perfect for the United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Crawfish Boil Saturday at...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Talladega Recap: Reddick wins 2-lap shootout at Talladega Xfinity race; Elliott...
TALLADEGA, Ala. - It’s amazing the difference eight years can make. On this day, eight years ago, the state of Alabama was suffering tremendous...
Busy Bee celebrates 100 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, the 100th anniversary celebration of the Busy Bee was officially supposed to start at 2 p.m., but diners and...
2019 Strawberry Festival sees record attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year’s Cullman Strawberry Festival not only marked the 80th anniversary of the event, but will also likely turn out to...
Wallace State Community College named safest campus in Alabama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has been named the safest college campus in Alabama, according to a study released this week.
The Your...
Local anglers Wiggins, Arnold finish strong at Basspro.com Central Open at...
JASPER, Ala.
– The 2019 Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake came to a close Saturday and
a pair of Cullman natives were in the mix...
PREP SOFTBALL: Au, West hit walk-offs for Cullman, Cold Springs; Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Good Hope, Cold Springs and Cullman were all back in action for bracket play
at this year’s Cullman Pre-State Blowout and after advancing...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inducted Saturday...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The 20th annual Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame class was
inducted at the annual banquet Saturday night and this year’s class drew...
TRAFFIC DETOUR from U.S. 278 E Monday, April 29
TRAFFIC DETOUR: On Monday, April 29, the Cullman Water Department will be working on Third St. NE (U.S. 278 East). As a result, east...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Dallas 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,...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Meet roly-poly Pugsley
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra animal friends this week, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats take game 3 over Pell City to...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After splitting last night’s games with Pell City, the Cullman Bearcats hit
the field on Saturday for a rubber match against the Panthers...
Hundreds enjoy annual Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig
CULLMAN, Ala. - The always popular Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig filled the Festhalle Friday as seniors from near and far came out for juicy...
Wallace State hosts 5th annual Harvest-to-Home Dinner for North Alabama Agriplex
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted the fifth annual North Alabama Agriplex Harvest-to-Home dinner. The fundraising event featured...
Cash in for a Cure! Cullman Relay For Life features drawings...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At last year’s Relay For Life event, Elena Caudle’s relay team hosted a fundraising drawing for prizes, and the success of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats knock off Good Hope to open Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Cullman, Good Hope and Cold Springs participated in the Cullman Pre-State
Softball Invitational. The Lady Bearcats defeated the Lady Raiders in the first
game...
‘We are the guardians of acceptance and inclusion’: Community Torch Run...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and members of the Cullman community gathered at the courthouse steps Friday morning as the torch was lit for...
Crane Hill homeschool student finalist for $10K national memory championship
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill sixth-grader will embark this weekend on a voyage to become a national memory champion and earn a...
Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday presented its annual State of Our Communities event, featuring guest speakers: Cullman City...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman and Hanceville split Friday matchups, Vinemont eliminated...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After a season spent on the road, the Bearcats finally had an opportunity to
play at the newly renovated Bill Shelton Field and...
Victoria’s (Soap)! Southern Scents produces custom line of bath and body...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine months ago, April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope, a charity for single parents to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey,...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Lady Bearcats fall to Albertville at home in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After wrapping up the regular season with an area title, the Cullman Lady Bearcats hosted Albertville for the opening round of...
Arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hanceville approves pay increase for mayor, council; City preparing for Welcome...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night set new, higher salaries for the mayor and city council members for the first time...
CPD: Missing Cullman man’s truck located near New Orleans under ‘suspicious’...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Orleans Police Department is now involved in the case of a missing Cullman man. Charles Steven Smith, Jr., 42,...
West Point production of ‘Newsies’ opens; public shows Friday-Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Thursday morning, West Point High School Theatre opened the first in-school performance of Disney’s “Newsies” at Fairview High School’s auditorium....
Cullman Savings Bank Foundation awards Wallace State scholarships to 19 area...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation, honored 19 county high school students...
Philanthropic foundation formed to help Alabama State Parks reach potential
PELHAM, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Foundation was introduced at Oak Mountain State Park Thursday, promising to work to raise money for all...
Temporary street closings for Strawberry Festival
Arnold Street, between First and Second Avenues North East, are now closed and will remain closed all day Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2019...
WFF Enforcement K9 Unit a different breed
One turkey hunter was extremely grateful that the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Law Enforcement Section has a K9 unit, although there is...
Arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury;...
Cullman’s Axel Ward collects more hardware at California Classic
PALA, Calif. – Cullman native Axel Ward, 6, is making a name for himself on the national motocross scene. The son of Chad and...
Cullman PD asks for public’s assistance finding missing local man
LATEST UPDATE HERE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/26/cpd-missing-cullman-mans-truck-located-near-new-orleans-under-suspicious-circumstances/
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in a local missing persons case.
According to Sgt. Eric Cole,...
Repeat champions: Goat Island wins March Madness beer championship for 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years, two beers: that’s the story. Goat Island Brewing (GIB) now has back-to-back wins at the Alabama Craft Beer March...
Strawberries and sunshine: Strawberry Festival this Saturday; Senior Shindig Friday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Strawberry Festival time in Cullman! This year marks the 80th anniversary of the popular event, which started in 1939. The...
Community Torch Run and Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Communities in and around Cullman County and the city of Cullman will host a Torch Run to kick of the annual...
Pilot Club celebrates Alabama Bicentennial at 27th annual fashion show
CULLMAN, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Wednesday afternoon for the Pilot Club of Cullman’s “Stars Fell on Alabama” 27th Annual Fashion Show...
Head Start, Kindergarten registration happening now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Cullman City Primary School...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors knock off 10th-ranked Huntsville at home, Cold...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors picked up a big win at home on Wednesday after they welcomed in no. 10 in class...
Cakewalk through Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A great crowd came out Saturday morning for the third April Walking Tour this month. Cullman County Museum Director Drew Green...
ADPH: Person with measles likely exposed other people during 2 stops...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 23, the Tennessee Department of Health reported to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that an individual with...
Arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP SOFTBALL: Area tournaments start next week for local teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - It's almost area tournament time for local teams as each one looks to make some noise and hopefully, host a playoff...
CATA Building Construction students bring home state honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two student teams from the Building Construction program at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week brought home honors from...