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2 graduate Drug Court program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Drug Court program recently announced two graduates of its program led by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd and...
COLUMN: Cowboys and channel changers
I’m sitting in my favorite chair, TV remote in hand, shaking my head in disbelief. There’s nothing good to watch on television. Unless, of course,...
AT&T strike continues in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of 20-30 people were posted along U.S. Highway 31 North near the old Quincy’s property, on strike citing unfair...
Cullman Community Theatre presents ‘The Sound of Music’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre on Thursday opened its production of “The Sound of Music” at Cullman High School. Well received by a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Winston County 48-13
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison opened up its 2024 season on the road, just about 17 miles west, to play the 2A Winston County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont kicks off season with 16-14 win over Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their season at home against Falkville Friday night and thanks in large part to a great...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late to Haleyville 27-24
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors kicked off their season on their home field against Haleyville Friday night and they held a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops season opener at Lynn 33-20
LYNN, Ala. – Meek opened up the 2024 season on the road Friday night, kicking things off with a Winston County matchup against Lynn....
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Appalachian 28-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos kicked off their season at home against Appalachian Friday night and it was a nailbiter between them and...
Coroner investigating death of Hanceville dispatcher
UPDATE: Kilpatrick has identified the dispatcher as Christopher Michael Willingham, 49, of Hanceville.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County coroner is investigating the death of...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City announces relocation of dog park from Heritage to Ingle Park
Updated Aug. 23, 2024, at 5:31 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday announced the relocation of the dog park at Heritage...
SHE Collective to host SHEGathers Aug. 26
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church and its small group SHE Collective are preparing for its largest “small” group gathering to date. The group,...
Pet of the week: The constant observer, Ms. Anastasia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Anastasia, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week!
This beautiful 4-5-year old Husky may be a bit up tempo, as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats drop season opener at Bob Jones 48-12
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Bob Jones to kick off the 2024 season against the Patriots Thursday night but unfortunately for Bearcat fans,...
‘Living legends’: Wild horse and burro adoption event Sept. 19-21 at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to host a wild horse and burro adoption event at the Cullman County...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont opens season with wins over Columbia, Cullman Christian
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont tipped off the 2024 season at home Thursday afternoon and in their first matches under new head coach Bobby Daniels,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Volleyball ready to spike into the 2024-2025 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Volleyball team, under the guidance of Head Coach Randy Daniel, is set to launch into the 2024-2025 season...
Berlin Town Council views 2025 budget, talks park project
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday took a look at its proposed 2025 budget, including $500,000 for its park and recreation...
Joker and Amy: The adoption story that was meant to be
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s been one year since Amy Dunn of Cullman adopted Joker, the mustang. During this time, after plenty of head scratches,...
Good Samaritan to host Open House ahead of 20th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Sunday, Aug. 25, residents will have the opportunity to step inside one of the area’s nonprofits, the Good Samaritan Health...
FAITH: ‘We need to follow Him every day’: Cold Springs’ Drew...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Drew Dykes is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, he talked about how God...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
UNA Football Notebook: Tight Ends
FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama football team is just over a week away from competition, as the Lions wrap up fall...
Gulf State Park Pier reopens to the public
GULF SHORES, Ala. - The renovated Gulf State Park Pier reopened on Monday, Aug.19, welcoming people to the iconic Gulf Coast landmark for the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Third Rock Revivals outfitting vintage lovers locally
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local traveling vintage shop is taking Cullman by storm and procuring vintage clothing and vinyl records for the sustainable fashion...
FAITH: ‘He has changed my life time and time again’: Fairview’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Anna Strane is starting her junior year at Fairview this fall and, in this interview, she talked about the different ways...
CCBOE approves Special Education contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools...
Vinemont High cuts ribbon on new facilities
VINEMONT, Ala. - The students of Vinemont High School are enjoying new facilities this week. Members of the Cullman County Board of Education, along...
FAITH: ‘Lead by example’: Cullman’s Bentlie Bullard reflects on how God...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman's Bentlie Bullard is a freshman at Cullman High School this year and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Engineering Technology program introduces Digital Fabrication Pathway
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Engineering Technology program now offers a Digital Fabrication Pathway, an innovative track designed to equip students with...
ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a...
Wallace State’s Adult Education program empowers record number of graduates in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - From July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Wallace State’s Adult Education program celebrated a milestone achievement by serving over 1,000...
2 Hanceville favorites combine under 1 roof: Vintage Magnolias and Just...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In light of the recent economic challenges, two beloved Hanceville businesses, Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed, are joining forces to ensure...
Letter to the editor: Auburn University says farewell to diversity
On Monday, July 29, Auburn University announced that the Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) would be dissolved by Aug. 15. In an email...
Agriplex ‘Harvest to Home’ dinner Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Farm Credit will present the North Alabama Agriplex’s ninth annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Auctions Thursday, Sept....
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Briar Club’ by Kate Quinn
If you have read my past reviews, you know I am a big fan of Kate Quinn. While “The Briar Club” is different from her previous...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...
Vinemont seeking competitors for October’s Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 26, the air will take on the distinctive smell of sticky and sweet barbecue as grill masters and...
Vinemont council tables software talks, prepares for senior luncheon
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday resumed discussions on Text MyGov communications software and chose to table the item of business until its next meeting. It...
Retail site to ‘transform’ area in north Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new retail center is under development just north of Urban Cookhouse and Pasquale’s on the northbound side of U.S. Highway...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hosts jamboree against Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a very humid night, the 2024 High School Football Season kicked off tonight for the Addison Bulldogs as they hosted...
Cullman Lions Club presents $50K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - In April, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic announced plans to build a new location along Veterans Drive Southwest to better serve...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
West Point High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50 years
The West Point High School Class of 1974 recently celebrated its 50-year class reunion at The Barn at Lake Catoma.
Attending classmates were:
Back row, left...
Alpha Nutrition and The Garage hosting cash prize unsanctioned powerlifting meet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alpha Nutrition and The Garage are teaming up to host an in-house, unsanctioned powerlifting meet with cash prizes. The meet is...
Pet of the week: Meet Sable
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful, elegant and sweet Sable, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. She is a shepherd mix who is approximately...
Severe thunderstorms possible today through Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. – Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move from northwest to southeast across Alabama today through Sunday. A few damaging wind...
Commission approves purchase of road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its August meeting, the Cullman County Commission ended months of discussions surrounding the Cullman County Road Department and its aged...
Long-Lewis acquires Cullman’s Eckenrod Ford Lincoln
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Long-Lewis Automotive Group, effective Aug. 12, 2024, acquired Eckenrod Ford Lincoln in Cullman. The official name of the dealership is...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council holds water, sewer, sanitation rates steady for 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council voted on Monday to hold the city’s water, sewer and sanitation rates at their current levels for...
St. Paul’s inaugural golf tournament set for Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host its inaugural golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Golfers and teams are...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to hit the field this fall
BREMEN, Ala. -- August is here, which means schools is back in session, fall weather is on the way and all of our local...
Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the...
Good Hope City Council adopts 4 new Resolutions, reports successful Back-to-School...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and adopted four new...
Kerry Watson will not seek re-election to Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner for District 1, Kerry Watson, announced Tuesday, Aug. 13, that he will not seek re-election in 2026. He...
Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar pleads guilty to using office for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of use of office for personal gain.
The dates...
(Updated) 1 dead following incident at Rusken Packaging
Updated Aug. 14, 2024, at 9:44 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Wednesday night confirmed that Doug Cordes, 48, of Vinemont, passed away following...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is...
Southern Crown’s Disney Divas Pageant welcomes all ages Aug. 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Disney Divas Pageant is set to take place at the Hanceville Civic Center on Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at 10...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies excited to get back on the field in...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Football season is nearly upon us once again and in Fairview, that means it’s nearly time for the Aggies to hit...
Names not forgotten
Annual Purple Heart memorial service remembers local heroes
HARTSELLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Aug. 10, Chapter 2212, the Joe Hooper, Medal of Honor, Chapter of...
Cullman Police officer recognized for apprehension of wanted suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of Cullman Police Officers stopped by City Hall Monday evening as the City honored one of their teammates for a...
West Point Back-to-School Bash a slam dunk
WEST POINT, Ala. - The town of West Point helped the community’s students run away from the back-to-school blues on Saturday, Aug. 10. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sherry Boatright, Barbara Whitehead inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Donald E. Green Active Adult Center was abuzz with celebration on Monday, Aug. 12, as two of its cherished members,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall
VINEMONT, Ala. -- August is here, school is back in session and that means football season is just around the corner. All of our...
New CCPS playground set to open
CULLMAN, Ala. - The finishing touches are being put on the new playground at Cullman City Primary School, with the expansive new amenity set...
West’s Community Block Party returning for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the success of its 2023 event, the West Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is bringing back the Community Block...
Cullman Swim and Dive Team holds end of season banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim and Dive Team held its end of the season banquet at Stone Bridge Farms, graciously sponsored by Traditions Bank, last. At the banquet, each...
Commission on Aging to host Spaghetti Fundraiser Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host the 2024 Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Cullman Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 22,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘I want to be that light for them’: Hanceville’s Mattie...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville's Mattie Keith will be a sophomore this school year and, in this interview, she shared her story about how God...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point preparing to hit the field this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – All of our local teams are getting ready to kick off the upcoming football season and at West Point High...
13 graduate Wallace State as registered sonographers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a...
CCSO, commission purchase 80 life-saving AEDs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman County Commission recently made what the CCSO called a “substantial investment” into the...
Cullman County CASA urgently seeks compassionate volunteers to be advocates for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County CASA, a nonprofit program under Cullman Caring for Kids, is urgently seeking volunteers to join its mission of advocating...
Cullman County Farm-City Banquet scheduled for Nov. 21 at Loft 212
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee is pleased to announce the annual Cullman County Farm-City Banquet, set to take place on Thursday,...
Cullman County Republican Women hosting planning meeting Aug. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Women will host a planning meeting at the VFW in Cullman on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6...
First Source for Women to host inaugural Tinsel & Timber event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit First Source for Women (FSFW) on Thursday, Nov. 14, will host a new fundraiser, Tinsel & Timber. The event...
ALEA: Drive responsibly, arrive safely this school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools across the state are back in session, or will be soon, meaning heavier traffic and busier morning commutes. This school...
St. Bernard Prep School teachers and staff gather for in-service meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The teachers and staff of St. Bernard Preparatory School recently convened for their annual in-service meeting, beginning the day with a...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday.
Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty...
Celebrating tradition: Amy McAfee Wood named 2024 Burgermeister of Cullman Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the heart of Cullman, where tradition and community run deep, Amy McAfee Wood has been named the Cullman Oktoberfest 2024...
Peinhardt Farm Days scheduled for Oct. 19-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Days over two days again this year. Peinhardt Farm...
Cullman Regional Airport partners with U.S. Department of Energy for UAS...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport has been working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers hungry for postseason return in 2024
ARLEY, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching and at Meek High School, Head Coach Daniel Evans and the Tigers are preparing to kick...
Cullman Regional Airport ‘breaks ground’ on expansion project, accepts $1M ADECA...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport officials on Thursday, Aug. 8, ceremoniously “broke ground” on a major renovation of its terminal apron and new...
Double the Chick-fil-A?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, the Chick-fil-a in Cullman went through a complete overhaul, leaving some consumers without their favorite chicken meals.
At the most recent...
2nd annual 3Sixty Jeep Club Rally coming in September
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Local group 3Sixty Jeep Club will host its second annual Jeep Club Rally Sept. 13-15 at Camp Liberty in near Battleground.
The...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Mulberry Fork access upgraded at Garden City River Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope preparing to kick things off this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Football season is right around the corner, and all of our local teams are gearing up for another season on...
Pet of the week: Meet Stewart (Little)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stewart (Little) is a Blue Tick Beagle who is approximately 4 years old.
This low-energy handsome gentleman may be compact, but don't...