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Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy...

The Addison Lady Bulldogs celebrate after knocking off G.W. Long in straight sets to advance to the AHSAA State Volleyball 2A final against Winston...

Dr. Alan Brown, member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau for the Alabama Humanities Foundation, presented “Ghost Stories from Alabama College Campuses” at the...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Editor's Note: In Tuesday's original story, the victim was listed as a Cullman County teen. CULLMAN COUNTY - A Falkville teenager was killed in a...

MONTGOMERY - Alabama residents looking for some extra income may have a great opportunity to help their country, their state and earn a little...

Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday....

Children of Restoring Women Outreach residents painted these pumpkins at the RWO Halloween party Sunday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -  Local...

Jeremy Hogan, founder of Saving Forgotten Warriors (Carol Berry) Saving Forgotten Warriors’ mission statement is “Advocating for the health, safety and wellbeing of our military...

Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker pose for a photo...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

John Edward Cole (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Fairview man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony...

In October,  St. Bernard art students participated in the Cullman Oktoberfest art competition. (Left to right) Amber Lin received top honors with the Heritage...

LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/31/update-falkville-teen-killed-tuesday-morning-crash CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The...

L-R: Dustin Burney, Karli Marler, Trevor Cheatham, Kenzie Jones and Colton Robison / Photo courtesy Mike Burkett CULLMAN - Mike Burkett, building construction teacher at...

CULLMAN - Next Monday, Nov. 5, the City of Cullman will close a portion of Eva Road between Forrest Avenue Northeast and Scenic Drive...

The sensory-friendly format allowed families more freedom. During the intermission, some folks even broke out the toys, including East Elementary Principal David Wiggins (in...

Here are some fun activities happening in the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30-31. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information.   Tuesday, Oct. 30 Temple Baptist Church Trunk-N-Treat,...

The winners of the Name the Robot Contest are pictured in front of the da Vinci robot. Pictured from L-R, front row: Nolan Nobinger,...

Hamza Abussamour shares a hug with a pair of teammates after finishing the ACCC meet. Abussamour finished fourth overall. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s cross county...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25-28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

CULLMAN -  A man was stabbed at the Economy Inn at 1834 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31 North) in Cullman Sunday night. According to...

Left to right: Austin Alexander, Christopher Putman and Abigail Kusz (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) BAILEYTON - The 10th annual Parkside Pumpkin Run took...

This story has been updated. BAILEYTON - When Parkside School teachers Jacy Douglas and Tracey Jones decided to decorate their classrooms in Hogwarts themes from...

Maggie’s Marketplace was one of many vendors set up at Saturday’s Holly Pond Vintage Market. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND - The...

Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman, standing, speaks to supporters at Heritage Park in Cullman on Sunday. (Christy Perry for The...

Attendees gather outside Church 212's "Nightmare on Old 69" Friday evening (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) “We want people to think,” Church 212 Pastor...

Left: Concetta Lovoy Kreps, at the Cullman County Museum, holds a "crazy quilt" coverlet owned by the J.P. Young family in 1866 in the...

HUNTSVILLE – Eight local squads made the trip to the Von Braun Center in Huntsville to compete in the North Super Regional Tournament this...

The Good Hope Outlaws celebrate after winning the fireplug championship game on Saturday. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT - There were six games...

Image from the 2017 Hanceville Fall Fest. This year's event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. (Tribune file photo) HANCEVILLE - Sunday afternoon will...

Here are some fun activities happening in the area today through Monday, Oct. 27-29. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information. The Tribune will publish a...

Photo courtesy of Cullman High School FORT PAYNE – Cullman got off to a quick start in the first half, but Ft. Payne was able...

West Point wideout Kolton Sapp fights past Hayden defenders in Friday night’s loss to the Wildcats. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) HAYDEN – The...

The Bronco offense was a handful for Vinemont Friday night in Holly Pond’s 38-20 win over the Eagles. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY...

Addison’s offense racked up 50 points in the Bulldogs’ win over Hatton Friday night. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) ADDISON - Friday was senior...

The Raiders have moved into a three-way tie for first place in the region with their 27-22 win at Fayette County. (Preston Prewett for...

Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune LYNN -  The Lynn Bears hosted the Meek Tigers in a critical region game Friday night and the Bears...

Photo courtesy of Alisha Jones LOCUST FORK -The Bulldogs traveled to Locust Fork Friday night for their final regional matchup of the season and the...

The Good Hope Middle School robotics team in action Friday morning at Wallace State (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - On Friday morning,...

Eagles running back Ayden Alexander collected 76 yards on 17 carries during Cold Springs' 22-8 loss to Sulligent Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The...

Mary Poppins (Samantha Drake) watches over the Banks family (L-R): Winifred (Cheyenne Teeling, George (Justin Weygand), Michael (Domenico Brunetti) and Jane (McCoy Cleghorn) (W.C....

Wallace State’s cross country teams host the ACCC meet on Saturday. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s cross country teams have approached the postseason. Both teams host...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Fairview’s Tyvn Ellis (20) carries the ball on a rain-soaked Thursday night in Danville. Ellis had four touchdowns in the game. (Gary McGriff for...

MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, on Saturday, Oct....

The Cold Springs Lady Eagles pose after winning the Cullman County Cross Country Championship Thursday in Bremen. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) BREMEN -...

Image from the 2017 Holly Pond Vintage Market (Tribune file photo) Updated 10-25-18 7:21 p.m. HOLLY POND -  This Saturday, Oct. 27, the owners of Holly...

A crew installed the shelter behind Colony Town Hall Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy Patricia Ponder/Colony Town Hall) COLONY - On Thursday morning, Colony’s town government...

Cullman Police Officers Chris Nichols and Chuck Shikle smile for the camera Wednesday at the City’s annual safety meeting and picnic. (Christy Perry for...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22-24, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: Auntie is a medium-sized, 6-month-old mixed...

The Mobile Unit, front and center at First Source’s fundraising banquet, has become a big, very visible part of the organization’s outreach efforts. HANCEVILLE -...

Holly Pond’s Jeremiah Holmes (5) fights for the ball in the air with several J.B. Pennington Tigers defenders on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. (Howard...

West Point Middle School Scholars (L-R): Aaiden Jones, John-Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Silas Baty, Judd Douglas, Katie Beth Yovino, Zeke Cornett, Abigail...

“Race for the Cure 2016 with (from left) my son, Hugh; dad, Don Marecle; my mom, Christy Marecle; (me); my sister, Haley Marecle; and...

Hanceville took first-place Best in Class Band at the Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition, adding a $200 check to its trophy collection. (courtesy photo) CULLMAN...

Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams was the special guest speaker at Tuesday night’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy graduation at...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

The electronic billboard at Wallace State Community College was dedicated in memory of Kay Barnett. Attending the dedication ceremony are from left, in front,...

When The Tribune stopped by to wish her a happy birthday Tuesday, Wynell was proudly wearing a hot pink T-shirt that read “Look Who’s...

Panelists (L-R) Grace Potter, Maria Steele and Sean Stephen listen to U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town (right) at Tuesday night’s opioid crisis town hall...

George was a pitiful pup when he first arrived at the shelter…(Photo courtesy Donna Ruttkay)...but now he’s doing fine and enjoying the company of...

The Fairview Lady Aggies won the 4A, Area 11 title Tuesday night and advanced to play in the North Regional in Huntsville Friday morning...

Zachary Campbell accounted for all three of Hanceville's touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 18-14 win over Fairview Monday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE...

Carol Berry, left; Kelsey Rice, right (Photo courtesy of Carol Berry) “Community with Carol” recently sat down with Kelsey Rice to talk about the local...

Fairview’s popular Brindley Mountain BBQ was declared a complete loss after a fire Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy of Nick Lee) FAIRVIEW - A fire swept...

London Nix and Carla Fussell, foreground, prepare bouquets on Monday at Cullman Florist for Wednesday's “Petal It Forward” event. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/23/brindley-mountain-bbq-fire-it-s-complete-loss FAIRVIEW - Emergency responders are on the scene of a fire at Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview. The restaurant is located at...

Members of the Duck River Reservoir Oversight Board hear about the pipeline project from Dale Bright of St. John & Associates Monday morning. (W.C....

Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the...

The Holly Pond Lady Broncos defeated Vinemont in four sets to claim the 3A, Area 13 title. Holly Pond and Vinemont both advance to...

Left to right: Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Councilman Greg Brown, Councilman John Harris, WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke, Councilman Maxie Jones and Mayor...

Wallace State sophomore Katie Edwards (6) attempts to hit the ball over the net in a match this season. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State volleyball has...

Image from the 2017 Trunk or Treat at the Cullman Police Department. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8...

The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

A five-day, four-night trip of New York is one of the 11 options for the winner of the Premier Winner’s Choice package to choose...

Photo courtesy of Cullman Regional CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation has announced that auditions for next year’s  For Kids’ Sake Variety Show will take...

Poet Will Justice Drake (Photo by Mayce Hodges) In this creative new weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention...

Karma in Cullman served more than 400 at its 2016 Community Thanksgiving Dinner. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Local charity Karma in Cullman, an organization...

Wood carvings for sale at one of the many vendor booths at the Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday in Hanceville (Maggie Darnell...

Visitors stroll the grounds of the Peinhardt Living History Farm on Saturday during the annual Peinhardt Farm Day. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

The Cullman Bearcats shut out the Good Hope Raiders in the pee-wee game Saturday, earning a spot in the pee-wee championship game next Saturday....

Members of the St. Bernard Lady Saints squad compete Saturday at the St. Bernard Oktoberfest Invitational. The Lady Saints finished first in the girls’...

Human trafficking survivor Charity Pittman (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - “This is a silent walk, we’re walking for those without a voice,”...

Left to right: Chamber Board Member Shirley Quattlebaum; Chamber Vice-Chair, Tourism Ben Harrison; Chamber Director of Tourism Roger Steele; “Absolutely Alabama” host Fred Hunter;...

Triumphant Quartet was entertaining, as always, at Thursday night’s Caring for Cullman concert. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - A crowd gathered Thursday...

Gov. Ivey addressed a crowd of supporters from the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Friday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

Crafted gourds in all shapes, sizes and colors are on display at the Alabama Gourd Show. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -  The...

Vinemont’s offense had trouble moving the ball during Friday night’s loss to J.B. Pennington.(Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT - It was a long...

Fairview’s Parker Martin evades tacklers during the Aggies’ loss to Randolph Friday night. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune) FAIRVIEW - On a night made...

West Point running back Hunter Persall runs through a pair of defenders in the Warriors’ 14-6 loss at Corner Friday night. (Bill Piper for...

Eagles Head Coach Rod Elliott talks to his team during a timeout in Friday night’s matchup with Tarrant. (Destiny Campbell for The Cullman Tribune) FULTONDALE...

The Raider offense put up 27 points in Good Hope’s shutout win at Curry Friday night. (Preston Prewett for The Cullman Tribune) CURRY - The...

Photo courtesy of Alisha Jones HANCEVILLE – Fultondale was able to jump out to a quick start in Ray Talley Stadium Friday night when the...

Bearcat running back Jayden Sullins sprints away from Hartselle defenders during Cullman’s 20-7 loss to the Tigers Friday night. (Aaron Sparks) HARTSELLE – It was...

Meek's Nelson Martin rips off a big gain during the Tigers' 28-6 loss to Marion County Friday night (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) ARLEY...

Pictured are, front row, from left, students Erin Williams, Andrea Big-Powers, Kristin Hart, Baylee Chrietzberg, Whitney Buettner, Morgan Griffin, Ashley Faulkner, Jazmin Bobo, Nicole...