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Banners (like the one pictured) honoring Good Hope veterans will be placed around the city during holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day....

CULLMAN - Elected officials have recently appeared to be taking a concerned interest in the mental health crisis that has stricken Alabama.  As suicides...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Coggins, Rodney Lee, 52 failure to...

  Goat Island earned two bronze medals, one gold and placed second among all beers in the competition. / Photo courtesy Goat Island Brewing CULLMAN -...

The Vinemont Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12. / Nick Griffin VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council gathered Tuesday...

Through the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy (CA) program, I found myself on the road recently with one of the department’s night...

Dual Drum Majors Layla Finley and Jeremiah Wilson / William Johnson BREMEN - In our final installment of “Rhythm of the Fall,” we drop in...

Fairview West Baptist Church, 1172 County Road 566, Hanceville, will have revival services on Wednesday, Sept. 13; Sept. 20; Sept. 27; and Oct. 11....

Pictured left to right are REHAU Plant Manager Albert von Pelser, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, Nathan Hannah, Steven Ogle, WSCC President Dr. Vicki Karolewics...

Cullman EC crews left Tuesday morning to assist in the restoration efforts at Clay Electric Co-op, headquartered in Lake City, FL near Gainesville. Clay...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Beasley, Terra Celeste, 22 probation violation-...

CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the shelter’s Pet of the Week. “Hello, my name is Zoey and...

Beautiful fall-like weather welcomed hundreds of visitors to the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival at St. Bernard Saturday and Sunday. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN -...

Stars mark the areas along Cullman’s eastern and northern edges where properties were annexed. / Google Maps CULLMAN - Despite the wind and rain, the...

BATTLEGROUND - Camp Liberty, the self-described “patriot retreat” off Alabama Highway 157 in the community of Battleground, got a lot bigger over the weekend....

HANCEVILLE -  A Hanceville man was arrested on Friday and charged with sexual abuse of a child under 12, two counts of first-degree rape...

Letter to the Editor Wanted to say thank you to the people that came out to the rest area on I-65 on Saturday night. I was...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 8-10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Anderson, Deborah, 62 negotiating a worthless...

Letter to the Editor We live in central Florida. I have two little boys so we decided it was best to evacuate. My 85-year-old grandmother...

HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has CANCELED all watches and warnings for its coverage area as Irma continues to weaken. The...

HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has placed the counties of Cullman, De Kalb, Jackson, Madison and Morgan under a TROPICAL STORM...

BATTLEGROUND - Donations are needed at Camp Liberty in Battleground. Camp Liberty had about 100 Hurricane Irma evacuees** show up very early Saturday morning....

DODGE CITY - When Hurricane Irma set its sights on Florida, wise Floridians set their sights on points north.  As traffic began to stack...

CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is a list of known closings due to Hurricane Irma's expected impact on the Cullman area. This list will be...

The facade of Mae’s is almost finished, featuring a logo based on Linnie “Mae” Quick’s own handwriting (Mae's is named after Shane Quick's beloved...

Image shows latest projected path of Hurricane Irma, according to the National Hurricane Center. Below is the latest information from the National Weather Service in...

Participants attached photos of lost loved ones to a memorial placard by the Depot Park fountain. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Any number of suicides...

CULLMAN - On Saturday, more than 100 motorcycle riders from multiple organizations descended on Cullman for the Sixth Annual Wounded Veterans Ride, a charity...

MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Saturday evening warned those who might exploit the ongoing bad weather for illegal profit that Alabama’s...

CULLMAN COUNTY - Saturday was a busy day for teams in the Cullman County Youth Football Association, with all 10 teams, and almost all...

Updated 9-10-17 12:56 a.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - Hurricane Irma evacuees have been arriving at Cullman County's Gov. Guy Hunt Rest Stop on I-65 just north...

Cullman Electric Cooperative President and CEO, Grady Smith, right, addresses meeting attendees. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative held its 81st annual...

CULLMAN - On the final installment of 2nd Fridays 2017, the First Avenue Special Events District faced stiff competition from high school football games...

WEST POINT – West Point got off to a slow start with a quick three-and-out on its first series, giving Hayden great field position...

LOCUST FORK - It was a career day for Andrew Rogers of Locust Fork who rushed for four touchdowns in their 44-6 win over...

LYNN - It was the Meek Tigers versus the Lynn Bears Friday night as the teams, both 2-0, opened region play. Lynn won the opening...

BLOUNTSVILLE – J.B. Pennington found the end zone in all forms as the Tigers took down the Holly Pond Broncos 48-20 following a close...

GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders and the Fayette County Tigers both entered week three with a 2-0 start to the season, but...

HANCEVILLE -   It was a battle to get an early leg up in 3A Region 6 between the home team Hanceville Bulldogs and visiting...

FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Aggies kicked off region play with a home game against the Corner Yellow Jackets. It was an electric night at Dafford...

TARRANT-  Cold Springs looked to win its region opener against Tarrant Friday night, but the second quarter derailed those plans in a hurry as...

CULLMAN – Defense, defense, defense. Those are the words most heard on the sideline and Friday night the Cullman Bearcat’s proved why it is...

REMLAP - It was all Addison from start to finish Friday night as they dismantled the Southeastern Mustangs by a final of 62-0. The Bulldogs...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Breedwell, Alisha Lynn, 35 failure to...

CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School's new fall arts, crafts and music festival, the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival, is this weekend, Saturday and...

CULLMAN COUNTY - Week three of high school football kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. Ten area games mean 10 Games of the Week...

CULLMAN - Plans for Oktoberfest 2017 are rounding out nicely, with a month to go.  Last year’s event was the largest the city has...

BIRMINGHAM – Cullman County is among those eligible for grant money to reclaim and develop abandoned coal mine land. Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald...

Updated 9-8-17 CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Wallace State Community College, and automotive parts manufacturer REHAU will hold a reception on...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Cloud, Jason Lynn, 39 prohibited res-...

CULLMAN - The contract for Cullman Regional’s CEO, James Clements, has been extended for six years, according to Cullman Regional Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson. A...

VINEMONT – A Vinemont man was killed this morning in a single-vehicle crash, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers. Billy Wayne Wilbanks, 73,...

BREMEN - A traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Sipsey man. Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) deputies arrested Joe Benny...

CA students face simulated violent crime scenarios on Wallace State’s computerized virtual firing range. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - In the third week of the...

HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts department announces its new ArtsKids program for area students in grades 3-8. The...

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has named Brian Hastings director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Hastings recently retired, with the rank of colonel,...

MONTGOMERY – With expectations of Hurricane Irma making landfall in south Florida this weekend, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been...

CULLMAN - September is National Yoga Month and Cullman yoga practitioners are gearing up for an awareness campaign emphasizing the national observance to educate...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Aragon, Dale Jackson, 20 domestic violence-...

CULLMAN - Although the rain was pouring and the wind was blowing, the afternoon storm did little to dampen the spirits of the Cullman...

Ellie is a sweet, playful 6-month-old Lab. / Cullman County Animal Shelter CULLMAN - Let us introduce the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the...

Holly Pond agriscience students in the newly renovated library / Melanie Hall HOLLY POND - When schools need things done, they can send a request...

HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team split six matches over the weekend at the Owens Community College Invitational in Toledo, Ohio, including beating two...

CULLMAN - The St. Bernard Lady Saints' volleyball team hosted the Lady Lions of Lindsay Lane Christian Academy Tuesday night for a hard-fought match...

WEST POINT - Two West Point residents were arrested and jailed today after a search of a residence led to the alleged discovery of...

CULLMAN - A Labor Day traffic stop by Cullman Police Department Officers Cole Kelley and Justin Moser landed a Cullman man in jail on...

Visitors enjoyed vintage cars under the pines at Cruze Fest at Smith Lake Park on Labor Day.  / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The final day...

VINEMONT –  One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Alabama State Troopers said Steven...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 1-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Alldredge, Tommy Ray, 29 attempted breaking...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 1-4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Alldredge, Tommy Ray, 29 attempted breaking...

VINEMONT -  A Vinemont woman was arrested and jailed on Friday, Sept. 1 for human trafficking. Stefanie Nichole Weaver, 23, is charged with second-degree...

Gerry Howard, Cullman, Alabama, resident and 4th Infantry Division alumnus, receives the Order of St. Maurice Medal from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel...

See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/09/05/victim-early-morning-wreck-vinemont-idd VINEMONT - One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. The wreck...

FAIRVIEW - In the 1880s, labor unions fought hard battles for improved working conditions for blue-collar workers. After many fatal strikes, including the infamous...

HANCEVILLE - On a typical Saturday, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville will host up to 300 visitors.  But Sept. 2...

BUG TUSSLE - A three-car wreck near the Bug Tussle Dollar General on Alabama Highway 69 South tonight resulted in five people being injured....

CULLMAN - The 21st annual Sweet Tater Festival got underway Sunday and thousands of people from around the state gathered at Smith Lake Park...

2016 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal Charlie Keaton / Hannah Ward FAIRVIEW - The Faiview Lions Club is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration, the...

From the Files Of 1964: Around the County Mrs. Boyd Drake is spending a couple of months in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Herndon and Mr....

Wallace State’s Jamie Blackmon advises a student about her resume recently at the Job Placement Office. / Wallace State HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State’s Job Placement...

Ricky Burks, left, leads students through a jazz tune during the annual Jazz Band Camp hosted at Wallace State. / Wallace State HANCEVILLE - Clapping...

County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor...

Darrell Williams (49) and Tre' Williams (30)- Jeff Shearer / AuburnTigers.com AUBURN - Although things started out rocky for the Tigers, Auburn shook off the...

The Holly Pond Bronco Band performed at Disney World last April.  Photo courtesy Evan Curtis/Holly Pond High School CULLMAN COUNTY - The 2017 high school...

Members of the Cullman Elks Lodge drove all night and arrived Saturday morning in Stafford, Texas, a suburb of Houston. They are at an...

Cullman Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green presents a check to Teresa Goodwin of Cullman Master Gardeners. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, Cullman...

MONTGOMERY - Labor Day weekend, summer’s season finale, typically draws heavier-than-usual traffic on Alabama’s roadways and waterways. “Safety is one of our top priorities throughout...

VINEMONT - Good Hope and Vinemont faced off to start out the season on a wet field Friday night, but that did not bother...

ARLEY - Meek High School played its second game of the season against Hubbertville Friday night. They won last week against Phillips. This was...

TRINITY - The Fairview Aggies traveled to East Lawrence High School to take on the Eagles Friday night, and they certainly took them on,...

WEST POINT - It was a tough night for the West Point Warriors' defense in the home opener as they dropped the second game...

Addison's Tyler Borden (17) in a sea of Bulldogs / Josh McBrayer ADDISON - In the battle of the Dawgs Friday night, it was Addison...

HOLLY POND - Brindlee Mountain may have started Friday night’s game, but the Holly Pond Broncos ended it, winning 34-18. The Lions went three downs...

BREMEN -  If you are a defensive-minded person, the first half of Friday night’s Cold Springs game was for you. The Eagles found their...

Bearcat quarterback Fletcher Jennings outmaneuvers North Jackson defenders. / Joe McElroy STEVENSON - Cullman’s sloppy play and constant errors allowed North Jackson to take the...

CULLMAN - Mitch Smith Chevrolet is hosting a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Alabama on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For a suggested $8 donation, you get...

HOLLY POND - The National Weather Service in Huntsville (NWSH) confirmed late Friday afternoon that it was an EF-2 tornado that caused the damage...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 31. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Franklin, Janie Renee, 33 domestic violence-...

CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and a team from the National Weather Service in Huntsville will be in the...

CULLMAN COUNTY - There have been multiple reports of damage in the Holly Pond and Joppa areas tonight, following a severe storm that crossed...