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    PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Dyer’s 14 strikeouts lift Hanceville over Locust Fork, Monday...

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    LOCUST FORK, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Monday night for a matchup with the Locust Fork Hornets and Mark Dyer...

    ARCHERY: Cullman High, Cullman Middle, Vinemont Elementary place 1st at Cullman...

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    Cullman High School finished in first place at the Cullman County Regional with a total score of 3295. (photo courtesy of Coach Sarah Martin) HOLLY...

    WSCC Athletics: Men’s tennis wins 4th straight match; men’s golf finishes...

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    Wallace State’s Cody Maddox, left, and Anthony Lumpkin, earned All-Tournament recognition at the Ron Marshall Spring Fling Tournament at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro. HANCEVILLE,...

    Wallace State hosting Carhartt Bassmaster College Series tour stop at Smith...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Wallace State’s BASS Fishing Club and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the next stop on Carhartt Bassmaster College Series...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 18, 2019

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

    Hanceville enjoys 2nd annual Irish Festival

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    Tracy and Shawn Burgess were two of the colorful attendees at Saturday’s Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE, Ala. -...

    Schools, Chamber lobby for ‘yes’ votes in March 19 referendum

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    Image sent from Cullman High School to parents CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters can head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, from 7...

    Deadline approaching for March Madness Golf Tournament registration

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    Wallace State’s Relay For Life Team is gearing up for its March 30 March Madness Golf Tournament at Cullman’s Cross Creek Golf Course. The...

    Cullman elementary students show off art in annual showcase

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    West Elementary third grader Avary Russo shows off her artwork Friday night at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala....

    2019 BASSMASTER CLASSIC: Cullman native Jesse Wiggins finishes 3rd at Bassmaster...

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    Jesse Wiggins sitting on the hot seat as the leader during Sunday's weigh-in at the Bassmaster Classic. (Photo courtesy of Josh Griffin) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –...

    Judge Kim Chaney talks internet safety for parents

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    Kim Chaney (W.C. Mann) Our children are our nation’s most valuable assets.  They represent the bright future of our country and hold our hopes for...

    Wallace State hosting Fashion Show March 21 in recognition of National...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Engagement and the Diversity Committee are hosting a Fashion Show on Thursday, March 21 at noon at the...

    67-County Alabama Garden Party: Blount County

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    The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt. The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide...

    GUEST EDITORIAL: Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell urges Congress to...

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    Farming Feeds Alabama, but our state’s farmers also help feed the world. That’s why the Alabama Farmers Federation is urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...

    PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: Lady Warriors fall in Smith Lake Classic Championship Game,...

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    JASPER, Ala. – The Lady Warriors traveled to Jasper this weekend for a packed slate of softball action at this year’s Smith Lake Classic...

    PREP TRACK/FIELD: Cullman Girls, Boys finish 2nd, 4th respectively at Cullman...

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    Cullman's Cannon Trimble and St. Bernard's Joseph Arriaga comepte in the 1600-Meter Run at the Cullman Invitational Saturday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

    PREP SOCCER: Cullman knocks off Pell City at home 5-0

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Pell City traveled to Cullman High School on Saturday for a matchup with the Lady Bearcats and the Lady Panthers were...

    PREP SOCCER: Aggies, Lady Aggies capture inaugural Cullman County Cup Championships

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    The Aggies and Lady Aggies knocked off Good Hope and West Point respectively to win Saturday's inaugural Cullman County Cup. (Nick Griffin for The...

    Tribune Column: Fishing with Tim

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    I want to start off by introducing myself. I am an avid outdoorsman, a tournament angler and a high school fishing coach. I have...

    The touchy subject of taxes

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    I am fortunate to work in a school system whose community voted to keep a local tax to improve schools. I am also fortunate...

    Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers, Principal of the Month: Michelle Pender,...

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    (Left) April Hays (front row, second from right) is so attached to her students that, when we brought her out to see her Nissan...

    CCBOE recognizes students, faculty; personnel changes

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    West Point Intermediate School’s Sonia Eady, left, pictured with Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, received a CCBOE e5 Exceptional Service Award. (W.C. Mann for The...

    5 area bands receive all Superior ratings at Music Performance Assessments

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    The Hanceville High School Concert Band was one of five in Cullman County to receive all Superior ratings at its Music Performance Assessment. (contributed) CULLMAN,...

    PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Good Hope tops J.B. Pennington at home, Lady Warriors...

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    Bailey Quick got the start for the Raiders and held J.B. Pennington scoreless for six innings, giving him his second win of the season...

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sen. Garlan Gudger: ‘Why I support the...

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    Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman is seen here with supporters in Cullman on June 5, 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo) On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey signed...

    Man indicted for murder in July 2018 slaying in New Canaan

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    Kenneth Don Malone (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Don Malone, 58, of Guntersville was indicted in February for murder in the shooting...

    (Update) NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in...

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    A mangled tree is seen in front of a damaged home on County Road 617 in White City  on Friday, March 15, 2019.  (Nick...

    Cullman commission declares state of emergency for storm cleanup

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    The Cullman County Commission met Friday in a special session to declare a state of emergency. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. -...

    Cullman man charged with trafficking; 41 grams of meth, 5...

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    Johnny Wayne Johnson (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Cullman man has been charged with trafficking after Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly recovered...

    NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White...

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    An uprooted tree is seen on County Road 617 in White City Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 3-15-19 4:39...

    WSCC ATHLETICS: Bryan wins low medalist as women’s golf captures Jeff...

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    Wallace State's Women's Golf Team finished in first place at the Jefferson State Invitational and sophomore Michaela Bryan captured her fourth career individual low medalist honor...

    Cullman County’s Grahem Meharg named Alfa Insurance Agent of the Year...

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    From left are District Manager Nicky Suggs; Executive Vice President of Marketing Al Dees; Agent Grahem Meharg and his wife, Tara; Alfa Insurance President...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 15, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    Cullman High pageant winners

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    (Left) Lauren Grace Evans, 2019 Fair Queen Representative and (right) Kylie Hawkins, 2018-2019 Miss Southerner (Cullman High School) Cullman High School wishes to congratulate the...

    White City voting precinct moved to Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department

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    The roof was torn off the White City Community Center during a storm Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) WHITE CITY, Ala.- White...

    Ivey awards grant to help victims of abuse, violent crime through...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $700,000 grant for a new way to help victims of sexual abuse and violent crime...

    LOCAL: Vinemont 1 of 13 schools to receive AED device from...

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    AHSAA Director of Publications Kim Vickers presents Vinemont High School Assistant Principal Todd Johnson with the new AED device in Montgomery Thursday morning. (photo...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 14, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    Damage as storms roll through area; commission calls emergency meeting

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    This home and property on County Road 617 in White City were damaged in a severe storm on Thursday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

    Commemorative Bicentennial bourbon sells out in minutes at Cullman ABC Store

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    (left) This commemorative Alabama Bicentennial Blanton’s single barrel bourbon with custom gift box was one of 18 sold today at the Cullman ABC Store....

    Suspects arrested in Cullman Woodforest National Bank robbery

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people have been arrested in connection with the March 1, 2019 robbery of the Woodforest National Bank in Cullman. The Cullman...

    St. Patrick’s celebration this Saturday in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s inaugural St. Patrick’s Celebration will take place this Saturday, March 16, with multiple events happening throughout the city. The day’s festivities...

    Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal relocating to Vinemont

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. is relocating to South Vinemont from the city of Cullman. The Vinemont Town Council on...

    PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: West Point edges Springville in extra innings, Good Hope...

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    Rylan Jones (5) recorded three of West Point's five hits during its win over Springville Wednesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT,...

    5 arrested, 24 grams meth seized by Cullman Sheriff’s deputies

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    Clockwise, from top left: Christopher Lee Carter, Dustin Michael Edward Jenkins, Frank Scott Lang, Kara Beth Griffin and Kimberly Roshell (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN,...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 13, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles standouts Hill and Crider selected as Miss...

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    Cold Springs' Elizabeth Hill (left) and Camryn Crider (right) both finished as finalists for the 2A Girls Player of the Year and Miss Basketball...

    Cullman County farmers discuss national policy in Washington

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    U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, met with constituents during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s biennial Washington Legislative Conference in the nation’s capital March 5-7.  During...

    Wallace State’s Career Services hosting Job Fair Thursday, March 14

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Career Services is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the...

    Colony storm shelter ready for use; history, heritage programs planned

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    Colony Councilman Sam Ashford takes visitors on a tour of the town’s newly-completed community storm shelter Tuesday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) COLONY,...

    PREP SOCCER: Fairview collects pair of road wins over Good Hope

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Good Hope Tuesday night for a pair of varsity soccer matchups and went home with a pair...

    PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Good Hope routs Lady Aggies at home, Diestelow’s no-hitter...

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    The Lady Raiders huddle up before taking the field during their 11-0 win over Fairview on Tuesday. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE,...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 12, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    Commission sets $10.25 minimum wage for County employees after controversial raise;...

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    Darrell Skipper of Skipper Consulting talks about proposed parking areas around the new Rock the South location at Tuesday’s Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C....

    WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball sweeps Calhoun to open ACCC action;...

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s baseball team opened conference play with a four-game sweep against Calhoun over the weekend. The Lions’ pitching staff set...

    County Commission approves new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County...

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    Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette addresses the Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 3-12-19 12:50 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala....

    Good Hope talks proactive plan for future of sewer system

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    Living Water Services President Grady Parsons addresses the Good Hope City Council Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The...

    West Point Middle School tops county math tournament

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    West Point Middle School was the overall winner of the Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament at Wallace State. (Photo courtesy Kimberly Lindsey, CCBOE) HANCEVILLE,...

    Irish Heritage Festival this Saturday in Hanceville

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    Hanceville’s second annual Irish Heritage Festival is this Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Cullman Tribune file photo) HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Put on your...

    Roll into some fun with the Cullman Senior Bowling League

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    Siblings Marcia Tillman, “High Pockets” Drummond and Janet Jean enjoy a laugh Thursday at the Cullman Bowling Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN,...

    Movie Review: Character flaws keep ‘Captain Marvel’ from fully taking flight;...

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    “Captain Marvel” is written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and stars Brie Larson as the titular new addition to the Marvel...

    PREP SOCCER: Cullman defeats West Point at home 6-2, St. Bernard...

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    Sam Franklin (1) shoots for the back of the net during Cullman's 6-2 win over West Point Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

    CATA students medal in SkillsUSA competition at Wallace State

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    CATA medalists, left to right, were: Savannah Sivley, Desirae Corbin, Maria Cortes, Dakota McDaniel, Karli Marler, Zach Stallings, Lillian Kaiser, Zack Warner, Adolpho Resina...

    PREP SOFTBALL/BASEBALL: West Point handles Curry at home 6-2, Monday night...

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    Gracie Abbott (3) went 2-for-4 with two RBIs at the plate in West Point's 6-2 win over Curry on Monday. (Nick Griffin for The...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 11, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    2 charged with robbery, kidnapping

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    Nathaniel Riley Thomas, left; Joshua Gerald Lott, right (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men were arrested on Thursday, March 7, both charged...

    Marco’s Pizza sees robust opening day in Cullman

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    Customers line up at Marco's Pizza in Cullman Monday morning. The new restaurant is located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit...

    Cullman County unemployment rate ticks up to 3.7%, still 2nd lowest...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  –  Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2019 unemployment rate is 3.8 percent, unchanged from December 2018’s rate, and below January 2018’s rate...

    Hanceville pageants set for March 16

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    Hanceville High School’s Enhancer Pageants will be Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater at Wallace State Community College. ...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1950

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    From the Files of 1950: Fairview West News Mrs. G.M. Purdy, who has had double pneumonia, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Baldwin and children, of...

    67-County Alabama Garden Party: Bibb County

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    The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt. The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field...

    All-State Basketball: 7 local players earn All-State honors, West named 2A...

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    Cold Springs' Camryn Crider and Elizabeth Hill earned first team All-State honors with their performances last season and Lady Eagles' Head Coach Tammy West...

    Guest Editorial: The value of ‘third places’ to a thriving Cullman

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    While it sounds simple, creating places where neighbors get to know neighbors is the key to growing a thriving place to live. That’s what...

    Cullman Lions Club Fish and Ham Dinner defies weather with heavy...

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    Lion Charlie Powell calls in orders as take-out diners line up in the drive-through lane outside Cullman Middle School’s lunchroom during the Cullman Lions...

    All for the community: Cullman Rotary Club holds annual auction

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    Cullman Rotarian John Lang holds up an item at Friday’s 46th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry at...

    Hanceville man charged with trafficking meth

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    Gordon Lance Winstead (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Gordon Lance Winstead, 48, was arrested on...

    ARCHERY: West Point High, Cullman Middle, Vinemont Elementary take home top...

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    Vinemont Elementary posted a score of 3138 to finish in first place at Saturday's King of the North Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Vinemont Elementary) GUNTERSVILLE,...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cullman tops Loganville 14-6, Good Hope wins Umpire’s Tournament,...

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    HOOVER, Ala. Cullman wrapped up its games in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover Saturday afternoon with a 14-6 win over Loganville....

    New CASA child advocates sworn in

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    Shown left to right are Judge Kim Chaney, Joyce Sedlmayr, Jan Peterson, Justin Lynch, Charlotte Libbee and Judge Rusty Turner.  (Photo courtesy CASA) CULLMAN, Ala....

    Hey, it’s a feline pet of the week! Meet Moggie

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay said the shelter’s had a good week for dog adoptions, including The Tribune’s Tuesday...

    Randall Shedd issues statement on ‘yes’ vote for fuel tax

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    Randall Shedd (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN, Ala. -  Yesterday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted on the fiercely-debated Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan, approving a...

    What you need to know about the March 19 school tax...

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    Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham (Cullman Tribune file photo) If you vote yes, everything stays the same.  If you vote no, what you pay...

    Spring forward!

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    Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you...

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison falls to Lindsay Lane 9-6 in extra innings

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    ADDISON, Ala. – The Bulldogs hosted Lindsay Lane Christian Christian Academy Friday night looking to improve to 3-1, but they lost a late lead...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Local teams compete in this year’s Umpire’s Tournament; Friday...

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    Cassidy Campbell pitched a shutout in Hanceville's 3-0 win over Holly Pond Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A handful...

    Good Samaritans in uniform aid student in Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Despite being decked out in their fine dress uniforms to serve as judges for the SkillsUSA competition at Wallace State Community...

    Marco’s Pizza opening Monday, March 11 in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Marco’s Pizza will be opening on Monday, March 11 in Cullman. Located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 8, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill earns place on North-South...

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    Elizabeth Hill (3) put together a phenomenal season for the Lady Eagles on their way to winning the 2A state crown and seemed to...

    WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s women’s basketball has season end in overtime...

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    Freshman Imari Martin lifts a floater in Thursday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore) HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s basketball team had its season...

    Cullman pageants set for March 9

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    Cullman High School’s 2018-2019 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2019 Fair Queen Representative Pageant will be held Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the...

    CULLMAN COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point secures back-to-back county titles with...

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    The Warriors collect their trophy on the field after defeating Fairview 6-5 in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament championship game. (Nick Griffin for The...

    Cold Springs pageants set for March 8

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    Cold Springs High School will hold its Jr. Miss Cold Springs, Miss Cold Springs and Cold Springs High School Fair Queen Representative Pageants on...

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR: AL GOP Chair Lathan’s open letter to...

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    Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released an open letter to Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama on Thursday. It appears in its entirety below. An...

    Garden City fire chief charged with sexual abuse

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    Stephen Harvey Ohls (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) Updated 3-7-19 at 3:50 p.m. GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The chief of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department has...
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    Wallace State seeking entries for 2019 Community Art Showcase

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual Community Art Showcase (www.wallacestate.edu/programs/academic-division/artvisual-communications/community-art-showcase) to be held April 8-27, at the...

    Arrests and incidents reported on March 7, 2019

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury;...

    Local group hopes for square dancing resurgence

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    Ken Mangrum, center, and his wife Maybelle have been square dancing for 37 years. They are part of the Friendship Squares group that meets...

    Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham presents $25K grant to Wallace State

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    Kristi Barnett, right, of Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation, is presented with a $25,000 check from Jacob Smith, left, and Melanie Bridgeforth of...

    Cullman ranked no. 7 micropolitan in nation

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    Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion...