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COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV Broncos win title in 1-point thriller over West...
HANCEVILLE - Game three of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament’s Championship Saturday saw the top-seeded JV Holly Pond Broncos against the second-seeded JV...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Aggies claim county title over Cold Springs,...
HANCEVILLE - The Fairview Lady Aggies and Cold Springs Lady Eagles met Saturday in the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament for the JV Girls...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies snag 9th-grade boys title over Vinemont, 43-38
HANCEVILLE - Championship Saturday of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament kicked off with the Ninth-Grade Boys Championship Game, featuring the top-seeded Fairview Aggies...
2 people dead in head-on crash near Bug Tussle
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/28/hanceville-man-idd-1-victims-saturday-night-head-collision
BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of...
‘Camp Rock’: West Point, Fairview join forces for countywide production
Ty Parker, director of bands and head of the performing arts department at West Point High School, is joining forces with Fairview High School’s...
Cullman Regional, by the numbers
Cullman Regional hosted its 2018 State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional held its State...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies, Broncos, Warriors headed to title games
HANCEVILLE - What a long six days it’s been. As the lights go out on the sixth day of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball...
PROFILES IN FAITH: A little food and a lot of love:...
Vinemont Baptist Church’s Dr. Jane Teeter, left, and Lucille Greenwood, right, coordinate the 3rd Saturday Café ministry. / W.C. Mann
VINEMONT - They call it...
UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds to Hanceville mayor’s comments
CULLMAN - As controversy swirls around today's news that Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this morning called for Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail's immediate resignation over...
Bussman to Nail: Resign immediately
The picture that started the controversy / Facebook
UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds.
CULLMAN - Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman on Friday called on Hanceville Mayor Kenneth...
Arrest report: Jan. 25
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Booth, Justin McCoy, 23
third-degree escape
League,...
2 Colony men arrested for elder abuse
Roger Lawrence McKinnon, left and Rufus Jerome Parker, right / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
COLONY - Two Colony men were arrested on Thursday for elder...
Hanceville votes to close city pool
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to close the city pool immediately. It also mulled changes to the City’s communication system...
Hanceville chief gives more details on inmate’s escape, officer’s condition
Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long explains to the city council the circumstances of Justin McCoy Booth’s escape and recapture, and the car crash that...
Put on your dancing shoes!
CULLMAN - Mark your calendar and put on your dancing shoes! The 22nd annual Cullman Jazz Band Big Band Dance is set for Friday,...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Fairview girls headed to title games
HANCEVILLE - It was an action-packed night in Tom Drake Coliseum Thursday. In the end, the junior varsity Cold Springs Lady Eagles and the...
Ming Enterprises bringing 3 new restaurants to Cullman’s south side
Architectural renderings of the future Cullman Row East (top), current site of the old Cullman Chrysler Dodge dealership, and Cullman Row West (bottom), current...
City Schools seeking Distinguished Alumni nominations
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is now taking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. These awards have been established...
Arrest report: Jan. 24
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Fithian, Lisa King, 47
failure to...
Escaped Hanceville inmate captured in Jefferson County
Escaped Hanceville inmate Justin McCoy Booth was captured in Jefferson County early Thursday morning. / Photo courtesy of the Hanceville Police Department
HANCEVILLE - Justin...
Vinemont students hear, accept Rachel’s Challenge
After the assembly, a banner reading “I Accept Rachel’s Challenge” was signed by Vinemont students who pledged to participate in the program. / W.C....
Colony fills 2 vacant council seats; announces ‘Celebration of Colony’ event
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, seen here at the Cullman Regional State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 / W.C. Mann
COLONY...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 4 recap
HANCEVILLE - Day four of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament wrapped up Wednesday night at Tom Drake Coliseum, featuring tight games and dominant...
Cullman mayor reports in from Washington D.C. following meeting with Trump
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs was in Washington, D.C. today to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.
"It was a honor...
2-year-old and adult attacked by family dog; adult severely injured
Update from our friends at WVTM-13: http://www.wvtm13.com/article/grandfather-mauled-by-dog-while-saving-granddaughter-from-attack/15889506
Edited 1-24-18 6:24 p.m. Authorities originally told The Tribune that the adult was transported to Birmingham. He was...
Cullman Regional CEO shares positive outlook in yearly report
Cullman Regional CEO James Clements addresses the audience at this year’s State of the Hospital Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 24. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN -...
GoFundMe page set up for injured Hanceville police officer
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville police officer Jason Hare remains in intensive care at UAB Hospital recovering from injuries he sustained Monday evening while in pursuit...
Mayor Jacobs meeting with President Trump today in Washington
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, second from left, seen here in June 2017 with, from left, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, Scott Stadthagen...
Evelyn Burrow Museum displays maps outlining history of Alabama
The Evelyn Burrow Museum’s Exhibit Hall in the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts currently boasts a collection of maps from as...
Arrest report: Jan. 23
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baker, Johnie Dee, 64
third-degree criminal...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts holding Preview Day Jan. 27
Nick Watford is featured during a performance of the Wallace State Jazz Band at Preview Day 2016 for the Fine and Performing Arts program...
Pet of the Week: help Charley find his forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Charley, the featured pet of the week.
“Sweet Charley is a neutered...
Welti Elementary honor roll
First nine weeks
All A's
Third Grade: Riggs Fulmer, Mattie Claire Keith, Katelyn O’Rear and Jordan Pierce
Fourth Grade: Alexia Harris and Morgan Bartlett
Fifth Grade: Noah Jennings,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Tuesday night scoring roundup
Brewer 63, Cullman 58 (Girls)
Cullman took on Brewer at home hoping to pull off an upset over the No. 8 Lady Patriots. After trailing...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT- day 3 recap
HANCEVILLE - Day three of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament has ended and three new teams have fought their way into the next round...
Rachel’s Challenge: Vinemont hosting anti-bullying event Wednesday night
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School is fighting bullying and violence head on. On Wednesday, the school will host an event, Rachel’s Challenge, and hopes...
Local churches, agencies hope to see homeless shelter for men in...
The Cullman area currently has no homeless shelters for men. A group of local churches and agencies is working to change that. / Image...
County authorizes call-out pay for hours worked during winter shutdown
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Tuesday morning, when, after approving the minutes of its emergency meeting called on Jan. 16, the commission...
Search continues for suspect who escaped custody in Hanceville
Justin McCoy Booth / Courtesy Hanceviile Police Department and Facebook
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/25/escaped-hanceville-inmate-captured-jefferson-county
Updated 1-23-18 5:30 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Police Department is looking for Justin McCoy...
Arrest report: Jan. 22
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bice, Jennifer Ryan, 45
grand jury-...
City school board meeting notes- Jan. 22
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday in Tillman Hall on the Cullman High School campus. The board...
Dinner conversation: Harbison, Watson, Marchman and Gentry host town hall
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman speaks with a visitor at Monday night's town hall meeting in Trimble. / Nick Griffin
TRIMBLE - The Trimble Community...
Cullman Lions donate $25K to Cullman Caring for Kids
Cullman Caring for Kids Executive Director Javon Daniel receives a check for $25,615.07 for the food bank, surrounded by fellow Lions who have assisted...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 2 recap
HANCEVILLE - Day two of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament inside Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State is now officially in the books,...
Cullman extends tax abatement for Royal Technologies; recognizes police achievements; plans...
Officer Zach Latham receives his five-year service pin from Councilman Andy Page. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - At a busy meeting Monday evening, the Cullman...
Hanceville PD officer injured in pursuit of escaped suspect
LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/23/search-continues-suspect-who-escaped-custody-hanceville
Updated 1-22-18 11:31 p.m.
The Hanceville Police Department has named the suspect in tonight's incident as Justin McCoy Booth, 24. He is 5'6", 135...
Arrest report: Jan. 19-21
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 19-21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Kevin Russell, 32
failure to...
Nosey is home
Nosey at The Elephant Sanctuary near Nashville / Photo courtesy The Elephant Sanctuary
LAWRENCE COUNTY - Patricia Bentley of the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association...
Hartselle’s Challie Johnson crowned 2018 Wallace State Homecoming Queen
Wallace State sophomore Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named the 2018 Homecoming Queen on Sunday.
HANCEVILLE – Challie Johnson, a Hartselle native, was named...
Storms expected today
CULLMAN - Thunderstorms will move into the Cullman area around lunchtime, according to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, which said some may become...
Gas line fire erupts in Terri Pines; blaze now out
Photo courtesy of Brian Bradberry
CULLMAN - Crews from Cullman Fire Rescue on Sunday responded to a gas line on fire on Waterford Drive in...
Missoula Children’s Theatre makes it up the beanstalk in spite of...
The cast of "Jack and the Beanstalk" awaits the rise of the curtain on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Cullman Civic Center. / W.C....
Files from Yesteryear: 1917, 1935 and 1938
From the Files of 1917:
Attending the organization meeting of the North and South National Bee Line Highway Association, in Birmingham, from Cullman County were...
Cullman Regional hosting National Wear Red Day Luncheon Feb. 2
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, 80...
Special needs community: make plans to attend ‘Night to Shine’ prom
FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored by...
91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee set for Feb. 5
Pictured is the winner of the 2017 Cullman County Spelling Bee, Cullman Middle School's Jadon Li. This year's Bee will take place on Feb....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: day 1 recap
HANCEVILLE - Day one of the 2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament is in the books and featured a packed slate of matchups between young...
2018 DAR Good Citizens named
Outstanding students from area high schools were honored as DAR Good Citizens at a recent meeting of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...
WATCH: Shedd, Harbison, Bussman talk state, local issues at annual Cullman...
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick...
Berlin prepares to vote on incorporation
A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin. Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Friday night scoring roundup
Holly Pond 63, Vinemont 30 (Girls)
Holly Pond rolled to a road win over Vinemont, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Lady Broncos will take...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats handle Fort Payne, 92-79; Lady ‘Cats outlast Lady...
Cullman's Hannah Hoffman (22) iced the varsity girls' game when she forced a steal and knocked down two free throws with 12 seconds remaining...
Trump administration removes more abortion protections; Ivey responds
Gov. Kay Ivey, seen here on Monday, Jan.15, 2018 in Montgomery, on Friday voiced her support of President Donald Trump's actions on abortion. /...
Cullman EMS hosting 3rd Annual 911 Chili Cook-Off Feb. 10
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting its third annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb.10, with all proceeds benefiting...
(URGENT) Pet of the Week: Bring Joy into your home
1-22-18: URGENT: Joy is in a hurry to find a home, so her adoption fee has been reduced to just $5!
CULLMAN - Donna...
Arrest report: Jan. 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anders, Shaun David, 27
possession of...
Cullman County unemployment rate dips to 2.8%
MONTGOMERY - December’s state unemployment numbers were released Friday morning, with Alabama maintaining November’s rate of 3.5 percent, a record low, and Cullman County’s...
CCBOE approves major repair project for Cold Springs HS; VHS InSPIRESS...
Vinemont INSPIRESS team (L-R): teacher/sponsor Shannon Bridges, Baylee Jennings, Hillary Holcomb, Jamie Marotz, Abby Sikes, Derrick Ransom, Justin Hoffman, Braxton Thompson / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles, Raiders emerge victorious; Thursday night roundup
GOOD HOPE - The Cold Springs Lady Eagles took home yet another close win over Good Hope, while in the boys' game, the Raiders...
Dusty Slay(s) at Mae’s
Up-and-coming hot comic Dusty Slay entertained a crowded Mae’s Food Hall Thursday night at the venue’s inaugural Mae’s Comedy Night. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN -...
Town hall meeting Jan. 22 in Trimble with Harbison, Gentry, Marchman
Corey Harbison, Matt Gentry and Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos
TRIMBLE - A week into the 2018 legislative session in Montgomery, Rep. Corey Harbison,...
Hanceville mayor clarifies City’s position on J.B. Pennington fire
Hanceville Fire Rescue was on scene, with its ladder truck, for three days in March 2017, helping to put out the fire at J.B....
PREP BASKETBALL: updated schedule due to weather
CULLMAN - Here's a look at the updated schedule for area basketball this week. Due to winter weather and school closures, some games were...
Arrest report: Jan. 12-17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
possession of...
PREP BASKETBALL: In spite of weather, county teams ready for tournament
West Point’s Coby Sullins, pictured in a game against Cullman on Jan. 9, 2018. The Warriors are seeded second in this year’s Cullman County...
Local businesses undeterred by winter storm; Planet Fitness enjoys successful opening...
Despite the storm and numerous closings, Planet Fitness Manager Corey Lee, pictured here on Wednesday, still saw a successful opening day on Tuesday. /...
Barnette, Patterson talk snow days
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a...
Mayors give updates on winter storm’s effects
First Avenue Northeast, as seen on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Wednesday, The Tribune checked in with mayors around...
Cullman Regional and American Heart Association partner to make Cullman region...
CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good”...
Law enforcement, EMA report no major incidents due to winter weather
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah...
Flu shot clinic at Cullman County Health Department
CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is...
Community notes: upcoming events
CULLMAN - Here are a few area events that are coming up soon, four of them on Thursday.
Bonsai for the Beginner, Jan. 18, 10:30...
City, county schools on 2-hour delay Thursday
CULLMAN - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 18.
Check back for updates on other...
LifeSouth in emergency need of blood, platelet donations
CULLMAN - Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood...
Cullman’s Planet Fitness now open
Planet Fitness in Cullman is OPEN! The fitness center enjoyed a quiet grand opening on Tuesday. Pictured, today, is manager Corey Lee. Planet Fitness...
Hartselle police chief to run for Morgan County sheriff
Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, center, has declared his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. / Photos courtesy of Puckett’s campaign
HARTSELLE - Hartselle Police Chief...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats ready to play ball
Coach Brent Patterson and the Bearcats will travel south to play Fairhope and Daphne on Feb. 19, on Presidents Day. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN -...
Update on road conditions
CULLMAN - As of 10:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, Alabama State Troopers report, "We are not experiencing any significant hazardous road conditions at this time,...
‘Food talks to me’: Former presidential chef/valet, north AL native Quincy...
Mount Hope, Alabama native Quincy Jackson was in charge of the White House staff kitchen during the terms of three U.S. presidents- Bill Clinton,...
Complete list: school, business, org. closings; road closings
Last updated: 1-17-18, 2:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until noon Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Chill Advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the counties of Marshall, Jackson, De Kalb and Cullman...
ALDOT: After snowfall, expect icy conditions until temperatures rebound
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing to warn Alabamians to expect icy roadways and bridges until temperatures return to above freezing.
While all...
UPDATE: Road conditions
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah Galilee
Updated...
PREP BASKETBALL: Monday night roundup; schedule changes
Southside 61, Fairview 59 OT (Boys)
Fairview's boys took part in the Bojangles Shootout at Wallace State, taking on Southside. After holding a 31-21 lead...
2018 Alabama general election: candidates; pro-life constitutional amendment
CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8. After the first week, the candidates listed below...
Ready, set, action! Missoula Children’s Theatre kicks off production week
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Tierra Porter, left, and Morgan Summers, right, will be leading kids onstage and backstage, respectively, in this week’s production of “Jack...
ALDOT, Alabama EMA: winter weather will bring dangerous conditions
ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency in preparation for winter weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential...
Cullman Regional enters joint venture partnership with The Surgery Center of...
CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County late Monday announced that Cullman Regional has completed an agreement with the local physician owners (Physician...
Arrest report: Jan. 12-14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported. Arrests for...