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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (file photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster) MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency...

The St. Andrews United Methodist Church Youth’s Free Food Pantry is at the corner of Main Avenue and Sixth Street Southwest in Cullman. It...

Top row, left to right: Christian Davis Barnett, Lisa Diane Wise and Billy Leon Williams, Jr.; Bottom row, left to right: Ashley Denise Moore,...

The Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center is in the former Hancock Fabrics location. / MRP file photo from July 2017 CULLMAN, Ala....

Wallace State's Markise Davis (1) threads through the lane against Bevill State defenders. (Photo Courtesy of Russell Moore) HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team...

Ben Hollis rounds the bases after a home run in the top of the third of Cullman's 8-7 loss to Hillcrest. (Photo courtesy of...

The Lady Eagles and head coach Tammy West celebrate after defeating Red Bay in the Northwest Regional title game and advancing to the state...

Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, VFW Post 2214 Commander Will Harris and District Judge Rusty Turner are leading the drive to establish a Veterans Treatment...

Caleb Schmale (center) and Garrett Smith (right), along with Garrett Evans and Jonah Moss (not pictured), joined students from other systems signing with Wallace...

Holly Pond Lions Club Beans ‘n Greens Supper- Saturday, Feb. 23 The Holly Pond Lions Club will host a Beans 'n Greens Supper at its...

4th Annual Cullman EMS 911 Chili Cook-Off-Saturday, Feb. 23 Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its fourth annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 23...

Cullman County Democrats Monthly Meeting- Saturday, Feb. 23 Please join us as we hold our February meeting at the Colony Educational Complex in honor of...

Peyton Colvard got the start and tossed four scoreless innings for Cullman in its 8-5 win at Fairhope on a foggy Friday night. (Photo...

Zeb Little (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) MONTOMERY, Ala. – Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little, 50, turned himself in Thursday in Cullman after...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Feltus McGriff turns 90 during the month of February. Here he is with his bride of 70 years, Faye Nell McGriff, who turns 39...

Senior Brody Montgomery demonstrates welding at the Cullman Area Technology Academy Open House Thursday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT, Ala. - Faculty,...

Zeb Little (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/22/updated-former-al-senate-majority-leader-zeb-little-allegedly-stole-more-25k Updated 2-22-19 at 1:51 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Zeb Little, 50, turned himself...

Arbor Day Poster Contest winners pose for a photo with Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the Cullman Tree Commission, Alabama Forestry Commission...

Molly McKelvy (32) sprints past Anniston's Anna Garrett (10) during Fairview's loss to the Lady Bulldogs on Thursday. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) JACKSONVILLE....

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Left to right: Art Rousseau, Alabama Community College Conference director of career and technical education; Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics; and Wallace State...

Photo courtesy Dance Alabama! WELTI, Ala. - The University of Alabama’s Dance Alabama! troupe will perform for students at Welti Elementary School on Friday, Feb....

A family photo of Josh Pinkard, his wife Terra and their three children (contributed) HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard, a victim...

Members of area school fishing teams posed for pictures with pro fishermen and representatives of Major League Fishing, along with local officials, after Monday’s...

Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association MONTGOMERY, Ala. – From Friday, Feb. 22, to Sunday, Feb. 24, Alabama will observe its eighth annual Severe Weather Preparedness...

Last week we focused on assessment and why that process is so important. Assessment informs a local church of the true condition of ministry....

This is the second in a series of five. In this article we focus on Courage. Perhaps a quote from the well-known exchange in...

This is the fifth in a series of five. Our focus today is tenacity. Caleb has long been one of my favorite biblical personages....

This is the fourth in a series of five. The average pastoral tenure is three-and-a-half to four years. True loyalty is developed over time...

West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo (Cullman Tribune file photo) WEST POINT, Ala.- Visitation and funeral service details have been announced for West Point Mayor Kenneth...

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

Clockwise from top left: Danny Ray Tucker, 51, of Crane Hill; Kristie Michelle Self, 42, of Bremen; Tonya Lynn Brock, 42, of Crane Hill;...

Left to right: Professional fishermen Jordan Lee, Matt Lee and Randy Howell at a press conference at Cullman City Hall Wednesday morning (Nick Griffin...

Seniors from Baileyton and Hanceville pose for a photo outside 50 Taters in Scottsboro Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -...

Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill is shown in June 2017. (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2...

Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette with Fairview Elementary’s County and North Alabama District Hoop Shoot winners Oaklyn Gardner and Lincoln Wright.  (Photo courtesy Dr. T.J....

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

Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the decision was made because of the...

Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson speak at Tuesday night's special-called meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town...

Dan York HANCEVILLE, Ala - Wallace State Community College and the Alabama Community College Conference honored Golf Coach Dan York on Monday for his long...

Elizabeth Hill (3) led the Lady Eagles with 23 points in their 54-36 win over Red Bay Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract. Numerous...

This editorial ran in Linden, Alabama's The Democrat-Reporter on Feb. 14, 2019. (Courtesy of WVTM 13) MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Press Association Board of...

For a ticket price of $10, guests received hot, homemade chili, a grilled cheese sandwich and a drink, along with a handmade pottery bowl...

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview is back in the sweet 16 for the fourth time in five years but this year they had to travel...

West Point Councilman Frankie Jones and  Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s meeting o the West Point Town Council (Christy Perry for...

Ross Harrison, left, with Carol Berry, right (Brittany Howell for The Cullman Tribune) For this week’s Community with Carol, It was my pleasure to sit...

A family photo of Josh Pinkard, his wife Terra and their three children (contributed) CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond native Josh Pinkard was one of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay passed along the good news that last week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week,...

Wallace State's Men's Golf Team carded a 14-over 590 overall, opening the event with a 292 on Friday and closing with a 293 on Saturday....

West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at the age of 61. (Cullman Tribune file photo) WEST POINT, Ala. -...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders kicked off the 2019 baseball season at home against Cleveland Monday night and the Raiders fell...

At a municipal maintenance facility in Hanceville on Monday, Hanceville firefighter Nathan Morgan, along with other workers and volunteers, filled trailer loads of sand...

Hanceville's R.J. Evans (1) drives past a Piedmont defender during the Bulldogs' 59-48 loss Monday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) JACKSONVILLE, Ala. –...

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

Kenneth Kilgo (Cullman Tribune file photo) WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo has died at age 61. The announcement of Kilgo's passing...

Photo courtesy of pixabay CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of this week's expected rainfall totals and flooding, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is monitoring...

FOLEY, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Foley over the weekend for the 2019 Southern Shootout and placed third in their bracket...

Vinemont Middle School took home top honors at the Eagle Eye Archery Tournament this weekend with a score of 3293. (photo courtesy of Vinemont...

Ruth's family, coming from Georgia, 1904 (Contributed) See part one here. In 1938, when Ruth Harris married Hanley Duke, the Great Depression was coming to an...

Holly Pond's Levi Boatright (34) drives to the basket during the Broncos' loss to Westminster Christian Saturday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE,...

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...

CULLMAN - As we prepare to enter Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Feb. 17-22, the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force advises that natural...

Kirsten Campbell (20) attacks the basket during Holly Pond's 47-32 loss to Lauderdale County Saturday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE, Ala. –...

Left to right: Karl Poirier, Nancy Bryant, Fred Hale, Jayne Roberts and Kyle Ganues pose for a photo while unpacking bowls ahead of Monday's...

Miriam Oldacre (10) drives past a Pleasant Grove defender during West Point's 54-35 loss to the Lady Spartans Saturday morning. (Nick Griffin for The...

Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Company west of Chicago. Updated Feb. 16, 2019 at 11:25 a.m....

Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Director Javon Daniel pose for a photo this week. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

Tony Serra Product Specialist D.J. Maxwell introduces Teacher of the Month Breann Prince to the 2019 Nissan Altima she will be driving for the...

Publix District Manager Vince Mingione (right) and Cullman Publix Store Manager Brad Boshell (left) presented this year’s annual Food for All Campaign donation to...

Dr. Bruce Pieper gave an enthusiastic presentation at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s February Community Luncheon Friday at the All Steak. (Seth Miller...

Video image from WVTM 13 shows the scene Friday afternoon near the Henry Pratt Co. west of Chicago. LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2019/02/16/holly-pond-native-josh-pinkard-1-5-victims-aurora-illinois-mass-shooting Update Feb. 15, 2019 at...

Elizabeth Hill (3) led all scorers with 26 points in Cold Springs' 49-33 win over Hatton Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE...

Health Sciences teacher Tracy Smith looks on as Hanceville seniors Destiny Short and Gracie Hudspeth explain their use of medical simulation training equipment to...

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

Wallace State's 2019 Men's Tennis teams. (Photos courtesy of Russell Moore) HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s tennis teams host Marion Military Institute on Friday for...

Cullman split their varsity tennis matches on the road against Hartselle Thursday night. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Mason) HARTSELLE - Cullman traveled to Hartselle for...

Captains for St. Bernard and Good Hope meet for the coin toss before Thursday night's varsity girls match. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

Tom Cawley and Linda Cullen (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 2-15-19 at 7:16 a.m. BAILEYTON - The votes have been counted and Tom Cawley...

Elizabeth Shaddix (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - West Elementary School Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix received statewide recognition earlier this year when she...

Wallace State Nursing students Taylor Brock, left, Paige Love, Megan Moore, and Nursing Instructor Heather Ashley are preparing for the 2019 Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership...

Cody Daniel McNabb (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN -  A Cullman man was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree sexual abuse. Cullman County Sheriff's Office...

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

Cullman Tribune file photo GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night awarded a bid for a new pump station and sewer...

Colony’s week-long Summer Enrichment Program begins on June 3 at the Tom Bevill Library at the Colony Educational Complex. (Tribune file photo) COLONY - The...

Jason Sanders poses for a photo Tuesday night in Cullman. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - ­Cullman resident Jason Sanders at Tuesday night’s...

The Shaddix Company is currently located at 344 County Road 1177, just off Alabama Highway 157 near Interstate 65. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

Colony Educational Complex (Tribune file photo) COLONY - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council announced that the community’s polling place is changing....

HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists the following lane closures are planned for Thursday, Feb. 14, on Interstate 65 in...

The winning entry from District 4 in 2017, "Karmann Ghia" by Magnolia Bachman (www.house.gov) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt,R-Alabama today called for entries in...

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

The Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association....

CULLMAN – The Lady Bearcats kicked off the 2019 season at home Tuesday night with an 8-1 rout of Indian Springs. Abby Branham led...

CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Fonzie is a yellow lab mix, a laid-back,...

Good Hope's Cole Maddox (2) attacks the basket during the Raiders' 64-62 loss at D.A.R. Tuesday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune) GRANT -...

Cold Springs' Brody Peppers (14) races after a loose ball during the Eagles' 55-49 loss to Sumiton Christian Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The...

Wilda and Tommy Kohlenberg were honored Saturday night for being the “longest-married” couple in attendance at the Senior Outreach Organization. The Kohlenbergs have been...

Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met with Rock the South Producer Nathan Baugh Tuesday morning prior to its scheduled 8:30...

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