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Surprising origins of America’s Christmas tradition
The celebration of Christmas as we know it today has a surprisingly storied history, with the first recorded instance of the church celebrating Christmas...
COLUMN: Comics – they ain’t funny!
It was a horrible, sickening phone call. Within a few seconds, my hopes and dreams were crushed like someone stepping on a Coke can....
CCBOE names Roden, Davis November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and America's First Federal Credit Union recognize two employees each month. For November, those employees were Holly Pond High...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Help the younger ones reach their full potential’: Hanceville’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville's volleyball team improved a lot this season and junior Karys Henderson was one of several players that put together a...
TROJAN TAKEOVER – Troy Athletics announces fan activities surrounding Birmingham Bowl
TROY, Ala. – Troy Football is making history with its Birmingham Bowl appearance as the back-to-back Sun Belt Conference champions are the first Sun...
Holiday safety tips from local law enforcement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department provided a series of helpful tips to keep homes and yourselves safe...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking...
Holly Pond Robotics Team ends spectacular 1st season
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Students at Holly Pond Middle and Elementary Schools have a new extracurricular team on their roster this year – Robotics....
Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the files of 1933
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hartselle at Randy Jones Classic
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The inaugural Randy Jones Classic was hosted at West Point High School Saturday and several local squads were participating in...
‘We can honor her by continuing to do good in this...
Remembering Victim Services Executive Director Carol Horstman
CULLMAN, Ala.– The halls of Victim Services of Cullman are a bit quieter this month after executive director...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 51-34, Lady Bulldogs fall 71-32
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison basketball teams hosted their neighbors from Central Winston County who just happen to be their archrivals, the Winston County...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles split area openers against...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back home Friday night to host a pair of area matchups against Southeastern and the Eagles split their...
Co-op: Planned maintenance outage Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced a planned outage on Monday, Dec. 11 starting at 10 p.m. The outage is expected...
CCSO hosts annual favorite, special needs rodeo
VINEMONT, Ala. – The sun shone bright and clear on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, as bus after bus rolled into the Cullman County Agricultural...
Cullman’s Jake Burkey finds success as off-road vehicle titan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sometimes finding the right career path means going off the beaten path – literally. That’s the lesson of Cullman, Alabama resident...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman County EMA emphasizes critical need for volunteer firefighters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently shared that many towns and communities in Alabama are facing a critical shortage...
Cullman City Council approves traffic light at Hwy. 278/I-65, rezoning for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council this week approved resolutions to place a new traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278...
Santa’s Workshop open for visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a move from its former location on Alabama Highway 157 to a larger building on U.S. Highway 278 West, Santa’s...
Pet of the week: Spend the holidays with LuLu
CULLMAN, Ala– LuLu, an approximately 2-year-old female pointer and American Bully mix with a spotted ivory coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County...
Car crashes into Vinemont home causing fire; driver deceased
Updated Dec. 8, 2023 at 5:27 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - A Cullman man was pronounced deceased after the car he was driving crashed into a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs earn 47-30 win over Oakman, Addison drops...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats tonight for a boy and girls' matchup and the crowd was treated to two good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Warriors 88-67, Lady Raiders pull away...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders both returned home to host a pair of varsity matchups against West Point...
Falkville inmate leaves jobsite; authorities ask public for help locating him
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A trusty (“an inmate granted special privileges as a trustworthy person”) walked off of a jobsite Thursday morning, Dec. 7 in...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Our community takes care of us, so we like to take...
Trident Marina hosts Christmas at Smith Lake
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Landlubbers and mariners old and young alike gathered on the green of The Grille...
Cullman County Farmers Federation, members recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation Annual...
Alabama Farmers Federation 102nd Annual Meeting includes elections, awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,300 farmers from across Alabama participated in the 102nd annual meeting...
Ivey reports rebate checks on way to 1.9 million Alabama tax...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on their way to 1.9 million...
Alabama Shine Co. donates 1st jar of legally produced, post-Prohibition Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala– Alabama Shine Co., a newly federally licensed moonshine distillery based off County Road 222 in Cullman donated its first jar of legally...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘We are more than a team; we are a...
ARAB, Ala. -- This volleyball season was a special one for the Arab Lady Knights as they rolled past everyone to get to the...
CCSO Rodeo Sponsor Dinner sees record attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Rodeo Sponsor Dinner Tuesday night at the Cotton Creek Warehouse in Cullman, ahead...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Falkville celebrates 25 years of Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Jack McCaig Park.
The Falkville Community...
Inaugural Festival of Trees underway at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The lobby of the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) was full to the brim on Saturday, Dec. 2, as the...
Annual Lights of Love event set for Dec. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘It’s an exciting day for our athletes’: Cullman City Schools breaks...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board members, along with Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff, joined Cullman High School administrators, coaches, players and others on Cullman...
Tribune introduces Bedtime Storytellers Series
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune’s “Bedtime Storytellers Series” is officially underway online with a stacked list of readers made up of beloved community...
Saying goodbye to 50 years of the round building at CMS
CULLMAN, Ala. - A unique, iconic piece of Cullman Middle School’s history is set to be closed soon as an ambitious expansion of the...
Baileyton seniors see massive turnout at annual community Christmas celebration
BAILEYTON, Ala. – With a line wrapped around the building and seemingly every child in Baileyton in attendance, excitement and anticipation built as the...
Ivey ‘breaks ground’ on Co-op broadband expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Dec. 4, made a stop at the Cullman Electric Cooperative for a ceremonial groundbreaking to signify...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Auburn to play Maryland in TransPerfect Music City Bowl
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn will play the Maryland Terrapins of the Big Ten Conference in the 26th edition of the TransPerfect Music City Bowl this...
A frugal mom’s guide to holiday shopping
Holidays and gifts go together like peanut butter and jelly. Unfortunately, if you aren’t carefully planning and scraping pennies, the holiday season can also...
Troy repeats as Sun Belt champions
TROY, Ala. – Just when you thought he couldn't do anymore, Kimani Vidal rushed for a Troy-record five touchdowns to lead the Trojans to their eighth Sun...
Alabama to play Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will square off with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal on...
‘American Pickers’ returning to Alabama, searching for leads
NEW YORK – Episodes of the hit show “American Pickers” will be filmed in Alabama in February 2024. The History Channel hit television show...
Hanceville City Council approves amendments to FY 2024 budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regular council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, the Hanceville City Council examined and approved amendments to its previously approved...
Wallace State hosting ‘Christmas Spectacular’ Dec. 7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - If you need some Christmas cheer, the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present its annual “Christmas...
Cullman Regional Airport celebrates 65 years of flight and community service
CULLMAN, Ala. – As Cullman Regional Airport marks its 65th anniversary, Director Ben Harrison reflected on its enduring impact and evolving role in the...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936
Ralph H. Sanders is the new minister at the First Christian Church in Cullman. He is a native of Savannah,...
Have a holly jolly Christmas with Snead’s Farmhouse Dec. 9
VINEMONT, Ala. - If they’re not out already, break out the boots, jackets and gloves, because it’s almost time for Christmas on the Farm...
‘I have always had a passion for the people, their stories...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With decades in the business and hundreds of restored timepieces under his belt, Michael Taylor is beyond a tinkerer, and no...
Weekend event postponements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to expected inclement weather, several local communities have opted to postpone outdoor celebrations originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Holly Pond in 2nd half 79-44,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a couple of big county games on Friday night. The Lady Raiders...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Cold Springs 77-46, Lady...
BREMEN, Ala. — The Cold Springs Eagles were back home in their newly-built gymnasium Friday night battling their county rivals from Fairview and the...
Arrests and Incidents reported Dec. 1, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Vinemont’s 2nd annual Christmas in the Park set for Dec. 9
VINEMONT, Ala. - Councilmembers and staff of the Town of South Vinemont are spending this week preparing and tying up loose ends for their...
Link hosting backpack drive for those in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – As many residents of Cullman County brave the wintery chill for dazzling light displays, outdoor holiday markets and even ice skating...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently made the following arrests.
Nov. 20
Deputies arrested Jessica Lynne Armstrong, 42, of Cullman, on multiple...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups with Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Lynn Bears for two varsity contests and came away with a split. The Lady Bears came away with a...
Ivey announces additional $500K for Cullman Co. road project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A project to aid the expansion of a Cullman industry picked up some additional financial support with a $500,000 grant from...
UPDATED: 1 arrested following car chase; passenger free to go
UPDATED (5:24 p.m.) - According to CPD, the driver of the car was arrested and the passenger was detained but released. The driver is...
Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes is set to take place Sunday, Dec. 3. It’s a chance to...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City Council hears challenge to new north-side development
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday evening held a public hearing to consider an ordinance to rezone property belonging to the...
Pet of the week: Witness the glory of Glory
CULLMAN, Ala. – Glory, an approximately 2-year-old female heeler mix with a coal and chocolate coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal...
Christmas in Cullman parade, tree lighting this Friday, Dec. 1; updated...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The city of Cullman is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for its “most spectacular Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony...
ADOC arrests 2 of its own
ELMORE, Ala. – Former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Administrative Support Assistant II at Elmore Correctional Facility, Sarah Woodward, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov....
How to ‘sleigh’ your holiday card
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The holiday-card season is here. Soon, mailboxes will be filled with greetings and warm wishes. When it comes to making...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State cuts ribbon on Workforce Training Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – City, county and state representatives in industry, business and education were gathered on the campus of Rehau Wednesday morning to celebrate...
Local family entering mission field in January
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you asked Lyndsie Camper what her heart loves most, she would say without hesitation, “To serve others.”
Camper, her husband Micah...
Light up the holidays
VINEMONT, Ala. - The holiday season is here, and families are preparing their holiday ; locals are preparing their menus, carefully selecting gifts and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits home matchups with Tharptown
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Tharptown Wildcats at cozy Allen Stephenson Gym and split the two varsity games between them. The Lady Bulldogs dropped...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope Raiders, Lady Raiders pick up wins at...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders made the short trip over to Vinemont to take on the Eagles Tuesday night. Both the Lady Raiders and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brown’s 37 leads Holly Pond past J.B. Pennington 64-60,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Broncos and Lady Broncos returned home after the Thanksgiving holiday to host J.B. Pennington Tuesday night and both Holly...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
From sea to IT: Navy veteran Troy Luquire highlights experience as...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Troy Luquire is a computer science student at Wallace State Community College. His role goes beyond traditional classroom learning, as he immerses...
Surviving road trips with children this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - Traveling is a large part of so many holiday plans. While many travelers may prefer to fly, large families or households...
Christmases past: Basch family tree lives on
CULLMAN, Ala. – For 44 years, the sight of a giant, spinning tree glowing in a window greeted motorists as they entered Cullman from...
Veteran spotlight: William Carter
In celebration of Veterans Day, Tribune reporter Cayla Grace Murphy sat down with veterans at Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 for rapid-fire...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Vinemont 56-45, Lady Eagles earn 64-24 win
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their neighbors to the East, the Vinemont Eagles, in a boys and girls' matchup on the hardwood Monday night. Addison's...
Wallace State Volleyball, Cross Country wrap up seasons at NJCAA national...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s and Volleyball Cross Country Cross Country teams each ended their seasons with a lot to be proud of as...
Arrests and Incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 27, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Sheriff Gentry shares vital holiday safety tips
As the festive season is in full swing, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry emphasized the importance of caution during this joyous time. "Unfortunately, the...
Troy runs win streak to 9, will host SBC Championship Game
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Troy locked up its second straight 10-win regular season Saturday with a 35-17 victory at Southern Miss in Sun Belt action at...
Late-game heroics lead No. 8 Alabama to 27-24 victory at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. - Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe threw a touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond with 32 seconds left to lift the No. 8/8/8 Crimson...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Someone Else’s Shoes’ by Jojo Moyes
Imagine working out at a gym and running late for a meeting. You grab your fake Marc Jacobs bag and dash to your co-worker’s...
Wallace State Nursing hosts Let’s Pretend Hospital
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For three days starting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, first graders from around Cullman County were welcomed to the 15th annual Let's...
Alabama DHR: 741 foster care adoptions finalized in FY 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in fiscal year...
ACES: Amid industry, environmental struggles Christmas tree prices remain relatively steady
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — There is nothing quite like the scent of Christmas trees. These natural living room centerpieces are beloved and provide an...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
Miss Fannie Watts of Etha is attending music school at Holly Pond.
D.E. Jones is postmaster at Jones Chapel.
The sixth annual...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt: A tradition of German Christmas magic unveiled in the...
Updated Nov. 25, 2023, at 10:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt, the South's largest and most authentic German-inspired Christmas market, has made its...
FEMA cautions holiday shoppers against online scams
ATLANTA - The holiday shopping season is a prime time for hackers, scammers, and online thieves. While millions of people will be online looking...
Kicking Cancer dancers donate over $2K to Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. - After their yearly dance workshop and social, dancers and organizers of “Kicking Cancer in Cullman” donated proceeds to the Cullman County...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 2-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Ballet Theatre School is gearing up for its third annual “Nutcracker” performance Dec. 2-3 at Hartsell High School.
Owner and Instructor...
‘It’s been years in the making’: Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt officially opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt is officially open the for the holiday season and a crowd gathered at the newly-renovated Depot Park for Friday...
‘Industry Comes to Wallace State’ gives students chance to network with...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students from Wallace State Community College recently got the chance to network with area employers and learn about various internship, apprenticeship...
