Tag: Featured
Books and Brews
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing was alive and thriving on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29. Sounds of raucous laughter, the clinking of...
Files from yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902
Since the new bell, recently presented to the M.E. Church South, has been properly hung, its volume and tone are...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps Mae Jemison, Saturday scoring recap
Vinemont 19 - Mae Jemison 0 (Baseball) (Game One)
After Brady Johnson struck out the side to start the game, Vinemont quickly got him some...
Get your honky-tonk on at The Saw Mill
CULLMAN, Ala. - What started out as a one-man woodworking shop nestled in Cullman’s Jerry Parker’s backyard is now known across the county and...
Vinemont High’s new wrestling program aims to empower students
VINEMONT, Ala. - The recent announcement of wrestling making its debut in Cullman County has sparked considerable interest and anticipation within the community.
Vinemont High...
WSCC Workforce Training Center revolutionizes career development
CULLMAN, Ala. - Located on the grounds of REHAU’s automotive manufacturing facility in Cullman, the Workforce Training Center provides facilities for short-term training programs...
‘Tons of snuggles’
Stuffed animal reading pet adoption day at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Storytime at Cullman City Primary School last week turned into a surprise pet adoption...
Op-Ed: ‘Are we as women safe to run alone? Are we...
Over the last two years, there has been a heightened number of attacks on female runners, which begs the question — are we safe...
1st step toward Cullman Intermediate School
East, West Elementary hold combined professional development session
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is working toward its goal to eventually establish a combined intermediate...
‘IT’S MORE THAN JUST BASKETBALL TO US’: Good Hope downs T.R....
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Friday was a historic and emotional day at Legacy Arena for the Good Hope Lady Raiders. After coming up short of...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Man sentenced to 75 years for child rape in Cullman County
Updated March 1, 2024, at 4:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. — William Samuel Crawford, 43, of Hayden, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape of a child under...
Bouncers Inflatable Rentals hosting Thursday open play through March
GOOD HOPE, Ala. Attention families, parents, caregivers and carefree adult-sized children at heart: Bouncers Inflatable Rentals will be hosting open play each Thursday through...
Pet of the week: Meet Belle
CULLMAN, Ala. - A tale as old as time, as true as it can be. This golden beauty is Belle, a striking mix of...
Cullman secures no. 2 micropolitan ranking: A testament to community and...
Updated March 1, 2024, at 5:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman has been named by Site Selection Magazine as the no. 2 micropolitan in the...
NOAA Weather Radio broadcast returning ahead of severe storm season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the “big gun” of the United States when it comes to tracking, predicting...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Cold Springs on the road 20-6,...
Good Hope 20 - Cold Springs 6 (Baseball)
Good Hope jumped out to a quick lead in their opening at-bats. They quickly loaded the bases...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Guest voices: Cold Springs students tour event venues
On Feb. 22, 2024, Cold Springs High School Family and Consumer Sciences classes took 25 students on a field trip to tour local Cullman...
Explore, learn and innovate
STEAM Camp 2024 at Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, Wallace State Community College is set to become a hub of innovation and learning...
Good Hope High School pageants set for March 16
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope High School will host its Fair Queen Representative and Princess and Heritage Pageants on Saturday, March 16, beginning...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil coming March 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s annual Crawfish & Shrimp Boil will take place Friday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m. at...
My Bloody Valentine powerlifting meet brings strength athletes to centerstage
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the heart of what has become a standout community gym, skin would meet metal as titans battled for the top...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Schools Numeracy Night set for tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - Primary and elementary parents seeking more information on what the Alabama Numeracy Act means for local schools can learn more on...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville remains unbeaten with 16-11 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a huge county game on Monday afternoon. This game saw both teams have big innings...
Cullman Savings Bank donates almost $20K to Festhalle Farmers Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Savings Bank recently donated $19,900 to the Festhalle Farmers Market, the largest farmers market in Cullman. This contribution underscores the...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘I love this team’: No. 1 Good Hope races...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders have been on quite a run this postseason and they made sure it would end...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Election 2024: Tribune debates return Feb. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune will resume its political debates in March. Hosted and filmed at The Tribune office, the debates will be...
Bearcat Transportation coming soon to Cullman City Schools families
CULLMAN, Ala. – While Cullman County Schools provides bus transportation for its students, Cullman City Schools does not. Under Alabama law, county schools systems...
Foundation announces groundbreaking on Field of Miracles resurfacing project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks and Recreation Foundation recently announced the groundbreaking of the resurfacing project for the Field of Miracles, a multiuse...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison falls to Decatur Heritage at home 7-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted another tough opponent in the 3A Decatur Heritage Eagles. The Bulldogs have opened 1-4 on the season but all their...
ALDOT performing drilling and testing on I-65 this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - In preparation for future resurfacing of Interstate 65 in Morgan County and parts of Limestone and Cullman counties, Alabama Department of...
Mail carrier finds deceased man in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is investigating after a mail carrier found a man deceased with a gunshot wound Monday, Feb. 26.
Chief David...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Mars...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, competing in the 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County Schools announces February Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
(Pictured with students are Adam Edmonson/Co-Op Coordinator, Dr. Shane Barnette/Cullman County School Superintendent, Tim Melton/AmFirst Teacher of the Month, Beverly Cochran/AmFirst Membership Development Manager,...
No. 14 Auburn falls to No. 10 Virginia in Jax Classic...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – No. 14 Auburn dropped a back-and-forth affair against No. 10 Virginia 6-4 Sunday afternoon in the championship game of the Jax College...
Pedestrian struck, dog killed
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Sportsman Lake Road and U.S. Highway 31 around 6:50...
Planning and planting your summer garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library on Thursday hosted a class on how to plan and plant a...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below is a roundup of some of the latest arrests made by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Feb. 15
Deputies conducted a traffic...
Books & Banter, new student-led book club, welcomes all current Wallace...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students have a new opportunity to expand their literary horizons with the launch of Books & Banter,...
West Elementary PTA announces Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala.- The parents involved in West Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are busy making plans for the school’s annual end of the...
Catching up with the Cullman Electric Co-Op
CULLMAN, Ala. - In early February, Governor Kay Ivey awarded over $188 million in grants in a bid to help expand internet service provider’s...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview edges Good Hope on the road, Saturday scoring...
Fairview 13 - Good Hope 11 (Baseball)
Good Hope got on the scoreboard first in the bottom of the first inning. They loaded the bases...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, Good Hope preparing to tip off Final...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After winning their respective Regional Championships, Cold Springs and Good Hope are both headed to the Final Four. The Lady Eagles...
Commission declares local state of emergency regarding CR 222 sinkhole
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 22, the Cullman County Commission discussed the sinkhole that was recently discovered along County...
Hanceville City Council swears in new member, continues talks on community...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its Feb. 22 meeting swore in new councilman, Kenneth Cornelius.
Cornelius officially joined the council after taking...
New library director hired
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Feb. 22, the Cullman County Library Board unanimously approved Amber Thornton as the new director of...
Elections 2024: Who’s paying whom?
Complete list of contributions and expenditures for all candidates for office in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – Understanding where candidates’ funding comes from and where...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Legendary announcer Eli Gold named “Voice of the Nashville Kats”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League have named legendary broadcaster Eli Gold to be the Voice of the Nashville Kat as their play-by-play announcer for all...
Pet of the week: Cuddle Colby forever
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Colby, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. A perpetual puppy in playfulness, Colby is a low-energy pal and estimated...
‘Looking forward to the challenge’: No. 14 Auburn readies for Jax...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One of three top-20 teams in the four-team field, No. 14 Auburn is set to compete in the inaugural Jax College Baseball...
COLUMN: Dear Coach DeBoer
Dear Coach DeBoer,
Even though you’ve been down here for a few weeks, I would like to welcome you and your family to Alabama. I...
Alabama USSSA set to hold umpire clinic in Vinemont Feb. 25
VINEMONT, Ala. - Alabama USSSA Baseball is set to host an umpire clinic in Vinemont, inviting enthusiasts of baseball and softball to enhance their...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview handles Brewer on the road 11-3, Thursday scoring...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Brewer to take on the Patriots Thursday night and after jumping out to a big lead early, the...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Missing Cullman woman found deceased; CPD investigate separate suicide case
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department shared an update on the missing woman found deceased yesterday.
CPD Police Chief said an autopsy was performed...
Cullman Tractor Supply to host backyard poultry event Feb. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Tractor Supply is gearing up to host a backyard poultry event on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. The event will provide...
Cullman Tree Commission announces Arbor Day Poster Contest winners, plans for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met Tuesday, with Chairman Barry Slatton, members Edgar Veigl, Jan Barnett, Joel Moon and Rachel Dawsey, and...
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff completes AASA National Superintendent Certification...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The superintendent of Cullman City Schools, Kyle Kallhoff, has successfully completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program administered by AASA, The...
Empty Bowls: Good food for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hearin Hall at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) was lined wall to wall with tables and chairs on Monday evening, Feb....
‘SHORT the Squirrel’ makes appearance in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s charismatic literacy mascot, embarked on a special trip to Montgomery to highlight the importance of literacy and...
Cullman celebrates 36 years as Tree City USA
Poster winners recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s 36th Tree City Dedication/Arbor Week Celebration ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, on the...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It’s pretty surreal’: Good Hope punches ticket to Final...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Deshler in the Sweet 16 on Monday, the top-ranked Lady Raiders of Good Hope were back on the court...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Guy Hunt Library: Hidden gem of the CCPLS
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The libraries of the Cullman County Public Library System are a valuable and often overlooked resource. Holly Pond’s Guy Hunt...
CPD finds body of woman reported missing
Update: 12:42 p.m.
The missing woman who was found deceased has been identified according to the Cullman Police Department.
“The woman has been identified as Gloria...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘I really loved every single one of them’: Fairview’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview freshman volleyball player Janet Orona had a good season in her first year on the JV team she and talked...
FAITH: ‘Raise a Hallelujah’ event fuels support for The Crossing’s mission...
Toe-tappers, hand-clappers and lively amens filled the sanctuary of Fairview Methodist Church on a memorable Saturday night. The Crossing, a local nonprofit dedicated to...
CCBOE recognizes talented art students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board held its monthly meeting on Feb. 15 and recognized two students who placed nationally in the...
PREP BASEBALL: West Points collects 6-2 win at Fairview, Tuesday scoring...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors made the trip over to Fairview for a county matchup with the Aggies and they returned home...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Council recognizes retired Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Feb. 19, recognized Mike Voss, recently retired chairman of the City of Cullman Planning...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman falls to No. 1 Buckhorn 62-37...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals in the Sweet 16 Thursday, the Cullman Bearcats were back on the court at Wallace State Tuesday...
‘We’ve had an amazing year’
First Source for Women hosts Me and My Gal Luncheon and Tea Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The interior of the beautiful Brickhaven Venue was transformed...
Cullman City Council names Brian Bradberry to new post: public safety...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, Feb. 19, suspended regular procedural rules to approve its first reading and ordinance to...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders rout Fairview 16-1, Monday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope struck first and in a big way in their opening at-bats. Lexi Steed reached on a Fairview error...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
St. Bernard celebrates Honor Society inductions
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently held its annual Honor Society induction ceremony to recognize students for their outstanding achievements in scholarship,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s season ends in Sweet 16 with 81-71...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After coming from behind to defeat Randolph and punching their ticket to the Northwest Regional, the Good Hope Raiders were back...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope handles No. 3 Deshler 68-45...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the fourth consecutive year, Good Hope and Deshler clashed in the postseason Monday morning and after being eliminated by the...
FAITH: SHE Collective at Daystar Church
Daystar Church is providing a new biblical outlook in one of its small groups – one specifically geared toward women seeking to be closer...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has made several unrelated drug and felony arrests recently, including:
Feb. 6
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in...
ACES: 4 ways to participate in National Bird Feeding Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - February is among one of the most important months for feeding birds in Alabama, as backyard songbirds have limited access...
St. Paul’s to recognize 7 founding families at 5th annual Alumni...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for the school....
WSCC: Sessions provide information on Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Health Science programs will soon begin accepting applications for Fall 20204 admission. To answer any questions potential...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Marriages:
August 26, S.S. Abbott, 59, to Mollie Murray, 50.
August 27, Otice L. Jones, 20, to Sarah Tankersley, 21.
August 28, Meredith...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with tournament win, Saturday scoring...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted this year's West Point Softball Tournament Saturday, and they opened up their season with...
WSCC, UAB welcome 9th cohort for joint enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than a dozen students from Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education’s Joint Enrollment program with the University of...
Cullman Chamber holds mixer at The National
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce made their way to The National for the Chamber’s monthly mixer – Business...
41st annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo returning March 1-2
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are kicking into gear this week and preparing for a crowd. The 41st annual Stars...
Vinemont to microsurface several roads
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the evening of Feb. 13, the Vinemont Town Council met to discuss a few...
Pet of the week: Make a spot for Eva
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leisurely stroll takers and recreational hikers and wanderers: The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week was made for you. Eva, a...
CATA opens its doors to the public
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) held its community Open House on Thursday, Feb. 15, giving prospective students and their families...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: A tale of 2 fandoms: The Chiefs, Swifties and a...
In the intricate tapestry of modern pop culture, few threads have ever been as seamlessly woven as that of Taylor Swift and NFL fandom....