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Goat Island Brewing's Duck River Dunkel won silver at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver late last week. (Photos courtesy of Goat Island...

This collection of old letters chronicles the communication between Francis Resch and Emma Schwaiger.  Photo courtesy E.W. Boening CULLMAN – In 2011, during a Memorial...

Left to right: Susan Eller, Maxie Jones and John Harris (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - Changes in sewer rates and the...

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

Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Garry Marchman (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission...

Council President Jenny Folsom, right, presents Wallace State Director of Adult Education Cynthia Arrington a proclamation naming Sept. 23-29 Adult Literacy Week in Cullman....

HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is recognizing Sept. 23-29 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The week is held during National Literacy...

DECATUR – The North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) has been awarded a $254,172 grant from Senior Service America, Inc. (SSAI). Almost 90...

Hannah Bates’ father, Lionel Bates, center, looks upward after balloons in his late daughter's favorite colors were released Sunday at Sportsman Lake Park. (Christy...

Cold Springs boys' cross country/ Photo courtesy of Anita Clayton Warner TUSCALOOSA – Cross-country teams from Cullman and Cold Springs competed in the TCBY Invitational...

Left: Auburn University student Olivia Benefield of Cullman in Cullman County received the $1,000 R.W. Donaldson Endowed Scholarship at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Scholarship Reception...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 20-23, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Joshua Dewayne Finley (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Hanceville man is facing an attempted murder charge following a shooting in Garden City Friday....

Good Hope Outlaw Kayden Collins (22) carries the ball. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY - The Good Hope Outlaws and Fairview Aggies...

Guests play Magic the Gathering at Valhalla Comics and Collectibles in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Valhalla Comics and Collectibles, located...

Image of a black bear courtesy of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Animal Control confirmed that "several"...

CULLMAN - “Dust off your cowboy hats and pull on your dancin’ boots” is what The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is asking...

From the files of 1930: Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Calloway are in Georgia at the bedside of Mrs. Calloway’s mother, Mrs. Crutchfield, who is ill. Mr....

JaTarvious "Boobie" Whitlow scores the first touchdown of the night in Auburn's 34-3 win over Arkansas. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) AUBURN – It...

The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State is hosting The Essence of Autumn, a photography exhibit featuring the work of regional photographers. The exhibition...

Front row: Jackie Ridgeway, Karri Willis Ridgeway, Patrick James and Bobby McDowell; back row: Dale Ball and Lynn Jones (Christy Perry for The Cullman...

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) on Friday released the state’s latest unemployment numbers. Statewide, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate...

County Commissioners and staff work on the FY 2019 budget at the commission office Thursday. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 9-22-18 9:38 p.m. Editor's...

Sammie Danford, left, and Becky Goff, right (United Way of Cullman County) CULLMAN - On Friday, the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced the...

Representatives from Good Hope High School, the City of Good Hope, the City of Cullman, Cullman County, the Cullman County School Board and the...

Holly Pond’s Brody Rowell (6) breaks the plane for the Broncos’ lone score of the night against the Fultondale Wildcats. (W.C. Mann for The...

BERRY - Meek (Class 1A, Region 6) traveled to Fayette County to take on Berry (Class 1A, Region 6) in a huge region game...

West Point’s Brayden Martin (22) goes for a tackle in Friday night’s contest with Russellville. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT – It...

ALICEVILLE - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) traveled to the home of the Aliceville Yellow Jackets (Class 2A, Region 5) for...

SHEFFIELD - Addison showed it could be the team to beat for the Class 2A, Region 7 title Friday night. Addison used a big game...

Former Alabama running back Trent Richardson, center, poses with the Vinemont Eagles prior to Friday night’s game. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT- It...

The Raiders shut out Oak Grove, 50-0, Friday night in Good Hope. (Photo courtesy of John Hood on Twitter) GOOD HOPE - Domination. That is...

The Bearcats and Aggies line up before a snap Friday night in Albertville. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Sparks) ALBERTVILLE – Fast and furious was the...

Fairview’s Dalton Payne makes a tackle during Friday night’s shutout of Priceville. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) FAIRVIEW – It was homecoming in Fairview...

The Hanceville Police Department seized 27 pounds of marijuana, $10,000 and multiple firearms after serving warrants Monday and Tuesday. The first arrest in the...

Pictured are O.B. "Red" Parris, Marcus Clark, Jack Sides, John Knight, Buford Lowry and Donald E. Green The City of Cullman sends condolences to the...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the media following the capture of shooting suspect Joshua Finley Friday morning. (Cullman Tribune video) GARDEN CITY - The...

Joshua Finley (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) LATEST UPDATE HERE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/09/21/shooting-suspect-custody-following-manhunt-charges-pending Update 9-21-18 10:28 a.m. Finley has been captured. Update 9-21-18 8:45 a.m. The CCSO is actively searching for...

Cullman seniors (left to right) Gracie Apel, Caroline Hollingsworth, Amanda Hill and Dalaisha Kent celebrate Senior Night on the court with their families and...

Concept art shows the planned technical education center at Wallace State in Hanceville. (Courtesy of Wallace State) HANCEVILLE – Wallace State's long-term goal of opening...

Latest updates on I-65 South closure at mile marker 319: UPDATE from ALEA 9-21-18 3:12 p.m. I-65 S at 319 is now open. UPDATE from ALEA 9-21-18...

ElleRae Salon owners Julianna McSwain and Danielle Overton pose for a photo at Thursday’s grand opening celebration of the salon’s new location on Graham Street...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 17-19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Rev. Joe McNulty of Cornerstone Church (left) presents a check to Good Samaritan Executive Director Jolanda Hutson (right), accompanied by Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett...

Click here for the latest. Latest updates on I-65 South closure at mile marker 319: UPDATE from ALDOT 9-20-18 10:09 a.m. "Update: The bridge abutment and deck...

Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill talks to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy Tuesday night about election processes. (W.C. Mann for The...

LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/09/20/latest-i-65s-319-remains-closed-detour-still-place UPDATE from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) 9-20-18 1 a.m.: "A bridge on I-65 southbound over the CSX railroad north of the Lacon...

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry (left) welcomed Cullman County District Judge Rusty Turner, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, Alabama Sec. of State John...

Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill spoke at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office Citizens' Academy Tuesday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) MONTGOMERY –...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Edna Calvert Graves (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) It was winter of 1919 in the new log house. So new, the house had not...

Timothy Collins (Courtesy of Facebook) CULLMAN - Visitation and service information for Cullman Today founder Tim Collins has been announced. Collins passed away Monday following...

Holly Pond's Lili Harris sets up for a kill during the Lady Broncos' win over Vinemont Tuesday afternoon. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY...

The inaugural Smith Lake Country Music Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 29 at Smith Lake Park. Tickets for the event, which organizers say...

CULLMAN - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is offering free prostate cancer screenings in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic on...

(Left to right) Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates, Councilman Donald Gunter and Councilman Jimbo Quick discuss town business Monday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) BERLIN...

Tyler Hudson, who was arrested for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II in March, on Tuesday was denied youthful offender status in the...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 17, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Updated 9-18-18 4:12 p.m. BREMEN - A Bremen woman drowned in Smith Lake over the weekend. The body of Jamie Mardell Martin, 28, was found early...

The Highway 31 North Dairy Queen has served customers since 1955. It will be closing by Oct. 31, 2018. (Christy Perry for The Cullman...

TUSCALOOSA - A total of 493 students enrolled during the 2018 summer term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List...

Trent Richardson signs with the Alliance Birmingham in the new Alliance of American Football league on Aug. 29, 2018 (Courtesy of WVTM 13) VINEMONT -...

Timothy Collins (Courtesy of Facebook) Updated 9-18-18 5:48 p.m. CULLMAN - It is with sadness that we report the news of the passing of Cullman Today...

The Garden City Town Council passed its FY2019 budget Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) GARDEN CITY - On Monday evening, the Garden...

CULLMAN - As women, we lead busy lives. Taking time out for our own health can feel like an impossible task.  Join Cullman Regional...

Stacie McCay (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) BREMEN - A Pinson woman was arrested at a traffic safety checkpoint in Cullman County Saturday when approximately 13...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 13-16, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Robert Lee Kimbrough, Jr. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - An Arab, Alabama man has been indicted by a Cullman County grand jury for murder...

Emma Pierce (St. Bernard Prep) CULLMAN - Emma Pierce, a senior at St. Bernard Prep School, has been named Cullman County’s only National Merit Semifinalist...

CULLMAN - Do you or a loved one currently use a CPAP? If you are new to CPAP or have been using it for...

Cullman Bearcat Fisher Gammon (11) goes for a big gain in Saturday’s Fireplug game against Cold Springs.  (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -...

CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is hosting a Water Therapy for Chronic Pain seminar on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. One of...

Area students participate in the SingKids! session of ArtsKids! at Wallace State sing during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in December 2017. HANCEVILLE - The...

Elks members will be at the Cullman Elks Lodge (1609 Brantley Ave. NW) accepting donations Sunday (Sept. 16) from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and weekdays...

HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 263 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2018 Semester. To...

Lt. Matthew Bales with his K-9, Tommy, a Belgian Malinois (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - K-9 Deputy Tommy was ready to get...

AUBURN – It was a hot and humid Saturday on The Plains for the annual matchup between LSU and Auburn, but in the end,...

Left to right: John Eslava, Gracie Walker, Emma Dortch and Mildred Lemus work on this week’s edition of “The Eagle Flyer” at Vinemont Middle...

Tyler Boatright heads down the sideline in Holly Pond’s 22-6 win at Hanceville Friday night. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville...

MADISON - Fairview (Class 4A, Region 7) traveled to Madison to take on the St. John Paul II Falcons (Class 4A, Region 7) on...

Hunter Persall (24) scored the lone touchdown of the night for the West Point Warriors. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune) MOULTON – It was...

Current Cullman Football Coach Matt Plunkett, left, with his predecessor, longtime Bearcat Coach Mark Britton, right, pose for a photo at Oliver Woodard Stadium...

ARLEY - Hubbertville (Class 1A, Region 6) put 34 points on the scoreboard in the first half and coasted to a 47-28 victory over...

Zayne Guthrie (2) evades defenders during Addison’s 39-12 win over Red Bay Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) ADDISON – The Addison Bulldogs...

The Vinemont Eagles took on the Midfield Patriots in Birmingham Friday night. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune) BIRMINGHAM - The Vinemont Eagles (Class 3A, Region 5)...

Photo courtesy of Preston Prewett GOOD HOPE - The packed-out homecoming crowd had lots to cheer about Friday night as the Good Hope Raiders’ (Class...

Photo courtesy of Destiny Campbell BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) hosted the Sumiton Christian Eagles (Class 2A Region 5) Friday...

CCBOE Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its final...

CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted unanimously to authorize the display of the U.S. National Motto “In...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

MONTGOMERY – Every year, mental health organizations and individuals in the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National...

Judson College Student Ambassadors begin a campus tour at Jewett Hall on Preview Day in 2017. (Photo by Mary Amelia Taylor) MARION - Judson College...

Pictured left to right are: Billy Jackson, Martha Lawrence and Will Harding The Cullman Rotary Club this week presented a $4,000 donation to Cullman’s Little...

Kylon Hamby sends one back over the net against Vinemont in Cold Springs' Thursday win. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune) BREMEN – Winston County...

A developer’s drawing of Hanceville’s incoming Taco Bell HANCEVILLE - It wasn’t Tuesday, but it was still taco day for the Hanceville City Council at...

Hit Australian country trio Dozzi will headline Friday’s entertainment on the DQ stage. (Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce) CULLMAN - This Friday, Sept. 14, the...

Concerned parents and teachers filled the room at Thursday night's meeting of the Cullman City School Board. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) Updated 9-14-18...

BIRMINGHAM - A federal judge has ordered the Cullman County sheriff and court officials to modify Cullman County’s bond procedures, in a class action...

CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s (bonus) Pet of the Week: Monroe is an older dog...