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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...
Ivey appoints members to newly established Alabama Workforce Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. Ivey’s office said...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Honoring sacrifice: Annual Purple Heart memorial service Aug. 10
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Finis J. Self Chapter 2212 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual memorial service to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond preparing to kick off 2024 season
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is fast approaching for all our local teams and in Holly Pond, the Broncos have been hard at...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion.
The...
REHAU unveils $66M paint line in Cullman, creating 50 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU, a leading global provider of polymer-based innovations and systems in the construction, automotive and industry sectors, unveiled its new $66...
Judge Nicholas says retirement rumors untrue
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas responded to rumors of impending retirement Wednesday, saying that he has no plans to vacate the...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning...
Cullman Regional: Quality initiatives are saving lives
The following is a media release received from Cullman Regional printed as-is:
With multiple active quality initiatives in place including one that is credited with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville gearing up for 2024 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall has arrived, meaning students are returning to school, the leaves will begin falling soon and football season is right around...
Skydive Alabama’s Bamafest coming to skies near you
VINEMONT, Ala. – The biggest event of the year for Skydive Alabama is quickly approaching: Bamafest will take place Aug. 29- Sept. 2 at...
Precinct 27 moved back to White City Community Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, voted to move voting Precinct 27 from the Johnson’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists...
84 kids receive free haircuts, school supplies at Go Platinum Salon...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a line packed out the door with families taking advantage of the generous opportunity provided by Go Platinum Salon, Kristen...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison ready to kick off 2024 season
ADDISON, Ala. – Football season is back in Addison and Head Coach David Smothers is entering his 13th season with the Bulldogs. Smothers currently holds...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug....
Cullman County’s McClellan, Haynes win ribbons at state Women’s Leadership Division contest
Contests honor creative creations of skilled sewers, crafters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members cycled through displays of quilts, table...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Manage now for next year’s blueberries
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production...
FAITH: ‘God has a plan for you’: West Point’s Emma Kimbril...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Emma Kimbril will be a senior will school begins this fall and she has seen her faith continue...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats preparing to kick off 2024 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s August, and that means it’s just about time to kick things off and get football season underway. All of our...
Cullman Police Department announces retirement of Chief David Nassetta
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, announced the retirement of Chief David Nassetta at the end of this...
(Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman...
Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case...
WSCC Radiation Therapy celebrates graduation of 2nd cohort
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Radiation Therapy program celebrated its second cohort of students, with 16 students receiving their pins at a...
Legislation introduced to protect Alabama’s underwater forest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, recently introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act. This bill would preserve a submerged...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting program recently celebrated the accomplishments of graduating students with a ceremony attended by family,...
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners recently announced that applications are now...
‘We look forward to it ever year’: Cullman hosts Delta McKenzie...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grounds of St. Bernard have been packed throughout the weekend with fans and archers from all over the globe competing...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1936
From the files of 1900
John Sutterer has recently added another story to his residence.
Miss Sarah Parker is attending commencement exercises in Anniston.
John Shannon and...
‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to...
Allen warns Alabama residents of ‘misleading’ voter registration PSA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama residents about what he says is a misleading public service announcement currently airing...
The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek...
Cullman County Imagination Library celebrates 3 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) on Thursday celebrated...
Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term. Gentry addressed media and...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional expands pediatric services with new clinic and physicians
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is expanding its pediatric program. Expanded services include new pediatric physicians, a new larger pediatric clinic location and a...
Student-led podcast, ‘The Mane Topic,’ highlights diverse student life at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a roar of creativity, students at Wallace State Community College have launched their own podcast, aptly named “The Mane Topic,”...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term.
Gentry addressed media and spectators...
Pet of the week: The talented Mr. Higgins
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mr. Higgins is a shepherd mix who is approximately 1 year old. This young boy is an unassuming and remarkable fellow,...
Elements teams up with Curt’s Closet for back-to-school drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elements Health and Wellness Spa located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman has teamed up with Curt’s Closet for a...
