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    AGCOR Steel move clears final hurdle; Cullman Council addresses storm damage

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    CEDA Director Dale Greer congratulates AGCOR’s Zac Smith after the passage of the 772 resolution. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - AGCOR Steel will remain in...

    Pet of the Week: Help Patriot find his forever home

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    CULLMAN - In the wake of last week’s storms, the Cullman County Animal Shelter picked up several stray dogs around the area.  Donna Ruttkay...

    Body of missing man found buried in Fairview; 2 in custody

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    Daniel Ray Osborn II / Courtesy of Facebook LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/27/update-2-charged-murder-after-body-missing-hartselle-man-found-buried-fairview FAIRVIEW - The body of a young man who was last seen by his family...

    20 businesses remain closed following storms, 1 permanently

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    Maurice’s, shown here on Monday, March 26, will not re-open. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Several local businesses remain closed on the south end of...

    Wallace State baseball finishes sweep of Calhoun; WSCC softball remains perfect...

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    Wallace State closer Heath Olive notched his seventh save of the season in Saturday’s series finale. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team finished off a...

    Arrest report: March 23-25

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    CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 23-25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

    Business Note: Chamber seminar to shine light on workplace harassment

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    There’s hardly been a more relevant time to discuss workplace harassment, and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce wants to help you be more...

    Attorney, author Liz Huntley to speak at Wallace State April 10

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    HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State Community College will welcome attorney, child advocate and author Liz Huntley to campus on Tuesday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m....

    AL Department of Revenue: 2-month tax filing extension for storm-affected individuals...

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    Note: This extension is for state taxes. MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) is extending deadlines to file tax returns for individuals and...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1898, 1917 and 1940

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    From the files of 1898: Logan is rapidly becoming an important town. The density of the population of the community may be estimated from the...

    Nominations open now for state’s best retailers

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    Annette Harris, owner of Cullman’s Rumors Deli, accepts the 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award in October 2017. Nominations are open now for...

    Profiles in Faith: Desperation Church kicks off Passion Week with community...

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    On concrete pavement still marked by thousands of large hail strikes, a volunteer invites shoppers at the south Wal-Mart to enjoy free lunch provided...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview gets 8-3 road win over T.R. Miller; Bearcats...

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    BREWTON - Fairview got six solid innings from Lane Schnittker and big games from Dayne Black and Dalton Payne in its 8-3 road win...

    Bullseye: Local teams collect wins at county championship archery tournament

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    The West Point High School archery team took first place in this week’s NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) Cullman County Championship Archery...

    5th-grade scholars win West Point High Invitational

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    Team members are, from left to right: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor and Katie Beth Yovino. / Lee Henry WEST POINT - The...

    Cullman city leaders visit D.C. for Congressional City Conference

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    Brian Dove (Cullman-Jefferson Gas), Dale Greer (CEDA), Larraine Greer, Susan Eller (CEDA), Council President Garlan Gudger Mike Manning (Cullman Power Board), Jamie...

    Shedd: new superintendent ‘the most important decision that will be made...

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    Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, chairman of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee on Friday got Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature on a resolution calling...

    ‘Thousands of employees affected’

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    Cullman Economic Development Agency Dale Greer: “These are very quick assessments and I believe there will be many more damage reports. Thousands of employees...

    Cullman County youth excel during 3-day Junior Beef Expo

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    Class 1 Senior Division Showmanship winners at the Junior Beef Expo (JBE) were, from left, Rayne Starkey of Jackson County, first; Paige Quick of...

    PREP SPORTS: Lady Aggies, Lady Broncos pick up wins; Good Hope’s...

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    Good Hope's Tyler Legg went four and two-thirds innings for the Raiders, allowing just two hits and racking up nine strikeouts from the Broncos....

    Annual percussion dinner raises funds for Cullman bands

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    Guests at the annual “Dinner with the Drumline” event enjoyed dinner and a show. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman High School and Middle...

    Arrest report: March 22

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

    Wallace State hosts professional women’s forum on leadership

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    Maci Key, right, talks about her experience as a student in a traditionally male field, while Shirley Quattlebaum, left, looks on. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE...

    Hanceville council grapples with closing of city pool; estimate for splash...

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    The Hanceville City Council spent most of its meeting discussing the fate of the city’s public pool. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - At Thursday evening’s...

    PREP SPORTS: Bearcats lose, 4-1, to Briarwood; Holly Pond sweeps Fairview;...

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    PREP SOCCER: Bearcats beaten, 4-1, by Briarwood Christian CULLMAN - Briarwood Christian traveled to Cullman Thursday night for a matchup with the Bearcats, and after...

    State’s February unemployment rate maintains record low of 3.7%; Cullman’s rate...

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    MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent,...

    Wallace State celebrating Health Information Professionals Week

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    Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, seated, signed a proclamation recognizing March 18-24, 2018, as Health Information Professionals Week. On hand for the proclamation are, standing...

    Cullman mayor releases preliminary city property storm damage list

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    Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs / photo courtesy of the City of Cullman CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs shared a preliminary listing...

    CCBOE moves to speed repairs to facilities, vehicles

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    The Cullman County School Board held a brief special session on Thursday to speed up the process to repair property damaged in Monday’s storm....

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview dominates Curry, 17-7; Addison bests Raiders, 4-3; scoring...

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    FAIRVIEW - Fairview faced off against Curry in its area opener Wednesday, and a big first inning was more than enough for the Aggies....

    ‘I’ve never seen damage like this’: Emergency personnel amazed at damage...

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    Busted windshields and vinyl siding, along with tarped roofs, are what a lot of residents and businesses are dealing with on the south side...

    Arrest report: March 21

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    CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

    2 Cullman County youth win scholarships from Poarch Band of Creek...

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    Pictured (left to right): Southeastern Livestock Exposition President Walter Crim, Walker Johnson, Mattie Wood and Poarch Band of Creek Indians Elder Billy Smith /...

    NWS Huntsville: March 19 hail storm of historical magnitude

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    National Weather Service Huntsville staffers measured the circumference of the largest hailstone at 13.75 inches. / W.C. Mann This would be the largest hailstone on...

    Movie Review: ‘Tomb Raider’ worth the price of admission

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    “Tomb Raider” is directed by Roar Uthaug and stars Academy Award-winner Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft in what is essentially an origin story for...

    Hanceville pageants set for March 24

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    Hanceville High School Fair Queen contestants are, (left to right): Tess Brown, Abigail Long and Logan Yates. These contestants will also compete in the...

    Arrest report: March 19-20

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    CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 19-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

    What’s happening in Montgomery: Cullman County legislative update

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    Left to right: Sen. Paul Bussman and Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd pictured at event in Cullman on Nov. 30, 2017. / W.C....

    Hanceville completes phase 1 of ACE accreditation

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    Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail introduces Joey Hester, who heads up the city’s ACE team, at Tuesday's meeting. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - The city of...

    United Way establishes relief fund for Cullman area residents affected by...

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    Update 3-21-18 at 11:10 a.m. We have just spoken to the United Way of Cullman County. As we reported, they do have a fund....

    Patterson: ‘There is no danger to students’

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board, in a special-called meeting on Tuesday, declared an "emergency situation" so that Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson can...

    Cullman Fire Station No. 3 ribbon cutting postponed due to storms,...

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    Cullman Fire Rescue was set to cut the ribbon on Fire Station 3 today, but it was postponed due to the weather. / Brian...

    County declares State of Emergency

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    The Cullman County Sheriff's Office reported damage to at least 20 of its vehicles from Monday night's hail storm. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The...

    Pet of the Week: Copper looking for a human companion

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    CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Copper, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. “This is one of...

    Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency following severe weather

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    Gov. Ivey signs the State of Emergency proclamation. / Photo credit: Governor’s Office, Sydney Foster MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of...

    CPD cautions residents to beware of scammers following storm

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    A tarped home in the Carroll Acres subdivision on the southeast side of the city of Cullman / Nick Griffin NOTE: The story photo is...

    Cullman City, County Schools closed Tuesday due to storm damage

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    CULLMAN - Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20. The city school system sent out a message Monday...

    PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman Invitational results

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    Cullman Invitational / Photo by Ed Huddleston CULLMAN - Below are the results from the Cullman Invitational, which was held at Cullman High School on...

    Arrest report: March 16-18

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    CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 16-18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

    Vinemont teacher arrested for engaging in sex act with student

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    Chasity McRae / Cullman County Sheriff's Office Updated 3-19-18 at 11:23 a.m. VINEMONT - A Vinemont teacher has been arrested for one count of engaging in...

    LIST: Helpful links for today’s severe weather

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    CULLMAN - As Alabama braces for significantly severe weather this afternoon, it's important to be aware of the resources available for assistance. Below is...

    PREP BASKETBALL: 7 local standouts snag ASWA All-State honors

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    CULLMAN - The Alabama Sports Writers Association released this year’s All-State Basketball award winners Saturday night and several local players earned spots on the...

    LIST: Monday early dismissals, closings due to weather

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    CULLMAN - The threat of significantly severe weather on Monday has triggered several early dismissals around the Cullman area. According to the National Weather...

    CHS alumnus Jordan Lee 3rd angler to score back-to-back Bassmaster Classic...

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    Cullman High School alumnus Jordan Lee, now of Grant, Ala., won the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic at Lake Hartwell with a three-day total of 47...

    TRIBUNE COLUMN: News from the Pond

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    Dripping Springs NSDAR members at the 120th annual conference at Auburn University. Back row, (left to right) are Linda Kuykendall, Pam Reid, Brenda Scott...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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    From the files of 1955: Earnest Swann has gone back to work at the American Bridge Company in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Hancock and boys...

    2018 4th District Art Competition returning to Wallace State

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday called for entries in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. “I am pleased once again to...

    Hanceville celebrates Irish heritage

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    Hanceville held its first Irish Heritage Celebration on Saturday. The city hopes to make it an annual event. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - On Saturday,...

    UPDATE: SBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hanceville

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    Eric Lamar Caffey was shot Friday night when Hanceville Police officers discharged their weapons after Caffey attempted to flee a checkpoint. He was treated...

    PREP BASEBALL: Raiders dominate Cold Springs on the road, 14-1

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    BREMEN - The Good Hope Raiders picked up a road win Saturday over the Eagles of Cold Springs in dominant fashion. The Raiders put...

    Wallace State to host Forum on Leadership as part of National...

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    HANCEVILLE - In recognition of National Women’s History Month, Wallace State Community College will host a Forum on Leadership on Thursday, March 22, at...

    SBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hanceville

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    UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/17/update-sbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-hanceville HANCEVILLE - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 11 p.m. Friday...

    Shamrock Shuffle(s) in spite of weather

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    Droves of runners turned out for East Elementary's second annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday morning. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - It...

    Irish Heritage Festival today in downtown Hanceville

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    Hanceville’s Irish Heritage Celebration will take place in downtown Hanceville today, Saturday, March 17, from 2-4 p.m. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - Hanceville is going...

    Harrison Outdoors debuts new name, location

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    Harrison Outdoors employees Ricky Cone, customer service representative; Gaynell Partain, customer service representative; Patrick Stark, parts manager; Ross Harrison, owner; Chris Edmondson, service manager/technician...

    Chamber hires director of community development, names director of tourism

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    Brittney Hudson, Roger Steele / Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center   Submitted by Leah Bolin, president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bulldogs fall to West End, 10-4; Thursday, Friday...

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    HANCEVILLE - The Lady Bulldogs fell to West End 10-4 in their Friday afternoon matchup due in large part to a six-run inning from...

    East Elementary’s Shamrock Shuffle takes off at 8 a.m. Saturday

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    East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins is excited for Saturday morning’s second annual Shamrock Shuffle. The run starts at 8 a.m. at the school....

    Alleged human trafficking victims appear at Hames’s hearing

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    The alleged victims of Cullman attorney Randy Hames came to the hearing as a group, wearing matching shirts emblazoned with a barcode, which has...

    Vinemont man arrested for multiple drug offenses, trafficking meth

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    James Reaid / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Thursday arrested James Michael Reaid, 67, of Vinemont for...

    Vinemont man charged with trafficking methamphetamine

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit on Thursday arrested Ronall Jason Brannon, 45, of Vinemont for trafficking in methamphetamine and...

    Arrest report: March 15

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    CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

    Preventive Action of Cullman: increasing awareness of mental health issues, resources

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    CULLMAN - When it saw the increased number of suicides in Cullman County in 2017, a small group of concerned citizens started looking for...

    Alabama gets first NCAA tournament win in 12 years in 86-83...

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    PITTSBURGH - The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team tonight won its first NCAA tournament game since 2006, downing Virginia Tech in the first...

    Cold Springs pageants set for tonight, March 16

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    Fair Queen contestants are Desmarie Moore, Sydney Newton and Madi Isbell. / Cold Springs High School BREMEN - Cold Springs High School will hold its...

    CCBOE thanks school resource officers, approves more than $2M in facility...

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    Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette poses with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the system’s School Resource Officers Thursday at the Cullman County...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats roll past Northridge, 11-4

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    Michael Myers (17) went all seven innings for the ‘Cats, racking up six strikeouts and allowing four runs on six hits with no walks....

    2 more women come forward in case against Cullman attorney Randy...

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    Cullman attorney Randy Hames, shown here in his mugshot from Monday, March 5, 2018 / Cullman County Sheriff's Office CULLMAN - Two more civil lawsuits...

    Wallace State’s Dana Adams named recipient of inaugural AACC’s Dale P....

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    Dana Adams will be presented with the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award at the AACC annual convention on April 28-May 1. HANCEVILLE –  Wallace...

    2 Hanceville women ID’d as victims in Thursday morning wreck

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    Updated 3-15-18 at 7:15 p.m. WALTER - Two people were killed in a head-on collision near the community of Walter Thursday morning, confirmed Cullman County...

    Saint Bernard cheerleaders launch shoe drive

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    Seated, (left to right): Lilly Nassetta and Alison Gongre; Standing, (left to right): Ashley Morris, Gabrielle Bennett, Claudia Fallin, Abigail Curtis and Riley Holmes CULLMAN...

    Arrest report: March 14

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    CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

    2 people dead in head-on collision near Walter

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    Updated 3-15-18 at 10:50 a.m. WALTER - Two people were killed in a head-on collision near the community of Walter Thursday morning, confirmed Cullman County...

    County bands marching as one at Universal Studios

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    Students from Holly Pond, Good Hope, Vinemont and Fairview practice together Tuesday afternoon in preparation for their trip to Universal Studios in Orlando next...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Carbon Hill upsets Vinemont at home, 14-3

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    VINEMONT - The Vinemont Lady Eagles fell to the Lady Bulldogs of Carbon Hill 14-3 Wednesday afternoon. The loss drops Vinemont to 0-9 as...

    Cullman man charged with intent to distribute meth

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    Terry Thursby, Jr. / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested on Tuesday by the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU),...

    Cullman woman charged with selling meth

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    Lauren Harvey / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) on Tuesday arrested Lauren Alexandra Harvey, 21, of Cullman...

    Colony talks summer programs, storm shelter, finances

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    The Colony Town Council met on Tuesday night. / W.C. Mann COLONY - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about...

    Vinemont Town Council welcomes probate judge candidate Carol Berry

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    Probate judge candidate Carol Berry (third in line) with her campaign supporters Tuesday night in Vinemont / Heather Mann VINEMONT - Tuesday’s meeting of the...

    Bearcat Band gets new uniforms

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    Cullman High School Bearcat Band members model the band’s new uniforms. / Photo courtesy Mary Hovater/CHS Band Boosters/CHS “Southerner” CULLMAN - After years of fundraising...

    Arrest report: March 13

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

    Bob Wallace Appliance officially opens in old Luyben & Boike building

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    Bob Wallace Appliance Co-Owner Chris Haygood, left, accepts a plaque from John Keys of O'Rourke Sales, the distributor of Speed Queen appliances in the...

    PREP SPORTS: Tuesday night scoring roundup

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    Tuesday night scoring roundup Falkville 17, St. Bernard 5 (BB) Falkville 18, St. Bernard 5 (BB) Saints 0-10 Next game: March 19 @ Addison Sparkman 13, West Point 10...

    Power up: Good Hope’s weightlifting teams win state titles

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    Members of the Good Hope High School boys’ and girls’ weightlifting teams pose for a photo in the school’s athletic facility on Tuesday. /...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats cruise to 13-3 victory over Curry

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    Bearcat Weston Norton (9) connects with the ball Tuesday against Curry. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Curry Yellow Jackets traveled to Cullman Tuesday night...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Brown’s big day propels West Point past Cullman, 15-4

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    WEST POINT - West Point and Cullman faced off in Tuesday afternoon softball action; the Lady Warriors continued from where they left off Monday...

    What is human trafficking?

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    (Left to right) Kenneth Woods, Stefanie Weaver and Randy Hames have all been charged with human trafficking crimes in Cullman County in the last...

    Commission reverses no-cooler rule at Stony Lonesome; AGCOR Steel project moves...

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    Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker, right, smiles at individuals gathered to attend the commission meeting Tuesday morning. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman...

    Cullman Caring for Kids director talks advocacy, seasonal food bank needs

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    Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel in the CCK food pantry / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Two years ago, an average of 550 families...

    Commission: coolers will be allowed at Stony Lonesome

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    Latest update: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/13/commission-reverses-no-cooler-rule-stony-lonesome-agcor-steel-project-moves CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission today decided to take a step back on the recently-implemented no cooler rule at Stony Lonesome...