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Rivalry series clinched as Alabama downs Auburn, 6-1, on Sunday
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball earned the series win over Auburn with a 6-1 win on Sunday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Crimson Tide is...
2 ‘plays’ of ‘The Game Plan’ pass Alabama Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Two of the four bills in the legislative package coined “The Game Plan” passed the Alabama Senate April 13, 2023, according...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Codebreaker’s Secret’ by Sara Ackerman
“The Codebreaker’s Secret” has dual timelines. One takes place in the 1940s and the other in the 1960s. Isobel Cooper is a cryptanalyst during World War...
ACES: Take care to prevent an invasive species garden takeover
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Beauty can be deceiving, especially in the garden. Invasive species of plants are often pretty or ornamental. Whether homeowners purchase...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Alabama folktales
The collector’s edition of “WUNDERGARTEN,” the folktale I set in 1870s Colonial Cullman, was birthed this week. (Signed copies available at Leldon’s in the...
Files from yesteryear: 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope, Fairview, Cold Springs advance on day...
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament officially began Saturday afternoon at Cold Springs High School and day one was packed with...
R.O.S.S. making waves in Cullman with boots-on-the-ground approach to recovery
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.) is changing the standard approach to the multifaceted issue of drug and alcohol dependency in...
Jane Barber Memorial Scholarship to have lasting impact on WSCC Dental...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 20 students in the Dental Hygiene program at Wallace State Community College were given $500 scholarships from the Jane...
‘The Wonderful World of Water’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Water Systems of Cullman County on Friday, April 21, will host the 18th annual Water Festival: “The Wonderful World of...
CHS to debut ‘Newsies’ April 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Performing Arts, including the Cullman High School Theatre Department and Choir, will debut its production of “Newsies” on Thursday, April...
Cullman County’s Haynes Farm named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction
Cullman County recognized with state Farm-City Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Present and future generations of agriculturalists were honored for outstanding outreach efforts and creativity during...
Joshua Howell sworn in as new Hanceville police chief
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The city of Hanceville has a new police chief. Joshua Howell was sworn in by Hanceville Municipal Judge Steven Gravlee Thursday,...
‘He’s the man, you know?’
James Spann visits Cullman County Child Development Center
VINEMONT, Ala. - Posters with drawings and catchy slogans created by students lined the walls of the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman earns 11-4 road win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Albertville to face off against the Lady Aggies Friday afternoon and Cullman got off to a very...
Rivalry weekend: Auburn and Alabama square off in Tuscaloosa
AUBURN, Ala. – Completing the first half of Southeastern Conference play, Auburn (19-13-1, 4-8 SEC) heads across the state to take on archrival Alabama (24-10,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 14, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 14, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Wallace State Nursing holding information session April 24
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education will hold an Exploring Nursing at WSSCC Information Session on Monday, April 24,...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always keep your head held high’: Holly Pond’s Kalli...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Freshman Kalli Ham cheered on the Holly Pond varsity team and talked about that experience, plus what she learned, and...
3 arrested for identity theft, voter fraud in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen on Tuesday announced that his office assisted the U.S. Department of State, the Alabama Law...
CCCDC hosting Cullman Family Expo happening this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Cullman Family Expo, hosted by the Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) PTO, will take place this Saturday, April 15,...
WSCC Health Information Technology program information session April 26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces the Health Information Technology program will host an information session Wednesday, April 26, at 9 a.m....
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond, Addison collect Thursday night wins
Addison 12 - Cold Springs 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs jumped out to an early lead in their opening at-bats. Kortnie Williams hit a leadoff single...
PREP BASEBALL: Russellville takes area series over West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. – After falling in a 12-11 nailbiter in the series opener at Russellville Tuesday, West Point returned home on a windy...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 13, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 13, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC: Simpson to share impact nurses had on his family at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Before his youngest son Brody was born with a congenital heart defect, Wallace State alumnus Jason Simpson had a passing knowledge...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always speak life into each other’: Holly Pond’s Blakely...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I spoke with Holly Pond ninth grader Blakely Baggett. Baggett talked about her first year cheering on...
Goat Island celebrating 7th anniversary this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, April 15, Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its seventh anniversary. Named after Goat Island on Smith Lake, Goat Island...
Fairview High debuts esports team
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School debuted esports this year, with coaches David Brooks and Clay Morrison. The regular season concluded last week.
“We...
CPD warns local women to use caution
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday released a statement warning local women to use caution while shopping.
The CPD said it...
South Vinemont council talks 4th of July
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday discussed the town’s Fourth of July event.
During its work session, the council mulled...
Wallace State Women’s Golf win NJCAA District Title; Men’s Golf runner-up...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team won the National Junior College Athletic Association District title on Tuesday, with Aidan Haithcock...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 12, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: It’s time to teach our students that the difference between...
Despite rising salaries, a robust economy and a highly competitive job market that is forcing some employers to entice new workers with signing bonuses,...
‘Make every second count’: Cold Springs’ McKinna Duke recaps high school...
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs' senior cheerleader, McKinna Duke, and she shared some of her favorite high school...
PREP SOCCER: West Point earns 4-2 section win at East Limestone,...
ATHENS, Ala. – West Point traveled to East Limestone for a sectional matchup Tuesday night and returned home with a 4-2 win over the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos down Southeastern 9-4
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond hosted the Southeastern Lady Mustangs for Tuesday afternoon matchup and the Lady Broncos got off to a quick start on...
Lessons learned at Wallace State helped build business
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In the half-dozen years since he graduated from...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman drops area series opener to Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host an area battle with Hartselle but unfortunately for the...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman council proclaims April Fair Housing Month, readies for Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night proclaimed April Fair Housing Month in the city. It also declared April 30-May 6...
‘They deserve a chance’; Pet of the Week feature leads to...
Pet of the Week feature leads to 90% adoption rate
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune has hosted its Pet of the Week feature for several...
‘Follow in the Lord’s path’: Good Hope’s Caitlin Nisley talks 8th...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last year’s track and cross country season was another good one for Good Hope and eighth grader Caitlin Nisley talked...
Christian Echols looking to make name on MMA scene
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christian Echols, a Good Hope High School graduate, is beginning to make a name for himself in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Echols...
Town of Colony in disagreement about historical cemetery marker
COLONY, Ala. – Colony's only cemetery, a resting place of rich history in our county, was placed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register on...
CMS teacher in Alabama ‘Sweet 16’ for Teacher of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - March Madness might be over, but there’s still one more Sweet 16 worth keeping an eye on well into April, as...
100-plus players compete at Links for Literacy Golf Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County hosted its annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament at Terri Pines Monday and 100-plus players came...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview shuts out Cold Springs on the road 5-0,...
Fairview 5 - Cold Springs 0 (Softball)
Fairview jumped out to a quick lead to start out the game. A pair of singles and a...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Good Hope, Cold Springs collect county championships
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track & Field Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Monday and two new county champions...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC Paralegal program earns American Bar Association approval
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced its Paralegal program has been granted approval by the American Bar Association. The House of...
3rd annual Clothed in Cullman event coming May 11; Dinner and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt's Closet is set to host its third annual Clothed in Cullman dinner and auction fundraiser at Stone Bridge Farms on...
City schools placed on heightened awareness Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools campuses on Thursday were placed on heightened awareness due to perceived threats.
According to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Hard work pays off in the long run’: Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season was another successful one for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They ended up winning in the Sub-Regional...
‘Down by the Riverside’ set for April 13-15 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will present “Down by the Riverside: The Roots of Gospel Music,” Thursday-Saturday,...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Osterfeuer (Easter bonfire)
Easter holidays in Colonial Cullman of the 1870s, the time of our folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” were celebrated as they were in Germany, the homeland of...
WSCC advisor can identify with students she counsels
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Amber Robinson, a success advisor in Wallace...
Files from yesteryear 1916, 1930
From the files of 1916
Electric washing machines are advertised by C.A. Stiefelmeyer for $44.00 for one model and $52.50 for the other model.
Doctor Sidney...
Faith: Feast of Divine Mercy
All are invited to attend the annual Feast of Divine Mercy services at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Sunday, April 16, starting at...
Fortunes told, crystals sold at new metaphysical supply shop
CULLMAN, Ala. – The weather was dreary, yet no less magical for opening day of new metaphysical supply shop Magickal Remedies. As its name...
Celebration of Nursing: WSCC event to include continuing education opportunity
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education’s upcoming Celebration of Nursing event will offer attendees the chance to earn...
Cullman City Schools Foundation honors teachers, alumni
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Thursday, April 6, hosted its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon. The event...
‘Lift others up’: Good Hope’s Sammie Johns recaps 1st year on...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope cheerleader Sammie Johns cheered up on varsity for the first time as an eighth grader last season and...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 7, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Keep going forward’: Hanceville’s Noah Jones talks junior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs are coming off another special season. They finished 21-7, collected their first county title since 2016 and made...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
CULMAN, Ala. – The third class of the spring 2023 session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy was held Tuesday night. This...
Kallhoff on search for East Elementary principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for the new East Elementary School principal is underway after David Wiggins announced his retirement last month. Cullman City...
Flourish hosting Spring Fling Fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman is hosting its first nearly sold-out Spring Fling Fundraiser on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Traditions Bank...
Pet of the Week: Share Easter ham with Sam
CULLMAN, Ala. – Share a scrap of Easter ham with Sam, who is available for adoption now at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Sam is a...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 22nd straight postseason berth with 4-1 win...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals on the road earlier this week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
BSC to remain open after Board of Trustees vote
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Birmingham-Southern College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday evening to keep the College open.
“The Board of Trustees has made the informed...
PREP SPORTS: Meek’s Miller, Hutchins, Webster announce college commitments
ARLEY, Ala. — Thursday morning was a special one at Meek High School. Three Tiger athletes were joined by family and friends in the...
‘The story continues’: Cullman area seniors meet for faith, fellowship at...
VINEMONT, Ala. –Neither inclement weather earlier in the week, nor a change in location, nor canes and walkers were going to stop Cullman area...
Meeting sparks dialog between Baileyton seniors, town council
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Baileyton Town Hall on Monday night was packed with young and old alike in support of area seniors. Several speakers were...
Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - April 2023 marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). On Monday, April 3, 2023, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘This season was one I’ll never forget’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Last season saw Holly Pond have one of their best seasons that they've had in a long time as they...
Wallace State celebrating Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is joining two-year colleges across the state and nation in celebrating the important role they play in...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
It’s time to move, Alabama; National Walking Day is here
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Spring is here and it is time to get outside and get in motion. The first Wednesday of every April is National Walking...
Haithcock, Lemahieu named ACCC Players of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College athletes were recognized as Athletes of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Women’s golfer Aidan...
Alabamians reminded to call 811 before digging
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With warmer weather and signs of spring in sight, April serves as the perfect reminder for Alabama homeowners to call 811...
CCCDC gets new signage thanks to persistent moms, Gudger
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CCCDC) now has a metal fence, a reduced speed zone and flashing school zone signage,...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Holly Pond 14-8 to capture...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After topping Vinemont and Good Hope Monday night to secure a spot in the county title game, the West Point Lady...
ADMH: April is Autism Acceptance Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Join the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) as it celebrates Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the month, ADMH and partners, such...
Spreading the STEM message
Cullman City Schools superintendent, school board teach STEM strategy at state level
Cullman City Schools has been leading the charge with an expansive, innovative approach...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holy Week at Sacred Heart
Below is the calendar of events for Holy Week, April 4 through Easter Sunday, April 9, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors advance to title game, day 1...
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament officially got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex Monday night and day one was packed...
Holy Week at St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - The solemnity and seriousness of Holy Week are very evident in the Church of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Crucifixes and...
April Walking Tours begin with walk through 1873-1900
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s April Walking Tours series kicked off at the Cullman County Museum on Saturday, April 1, with guide Michael Sullins...
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed April Parkinson’s Awareness Month across Alabama. It is estimated that more than 16,000 people...
Op-Ed: The perfect opportunity to repeal the grocery tax is before...
For all of my adult life, politicians in Montgomery have talked about the need to remove the state sales tax from groceries, but they...
Alabama falls, 5-4, to sixth-ranked Arkansas on Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A back-and-forth contest between Alabama and No. 6 Arkansas finished in favor of the Razorbacks, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium....
Auburn falls in finale at No. 2 Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Auburn fought back from an early deficit to take a lead in the middle innings but couldn't hold on in a 17-8...
Alabama Extension’s commitment to sustaining for the future
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Predicting the future is never an easy task, and making decisions for the days and years ahead can be simply...
Wallace State announces winners of intramural pickleball
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College crowned winners in the Intramural Pickleball league for the Spring 2023 semester. This was the first official...
The sweet goodness of J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – At 30 County Road 260 in Cullman County, some of the Southeast’s most delicious strawberries and other fruits and vegetables are...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Cullman Erdbeerfest May 6
“Guten Morgen, Fritz, when are you and Frau Ruehl hosting the Erdbeerfest, this year?” I could imagine overhearing such an exchange this morning when...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
Married at Vinemont on November 21 were W.H. Fowler and Mrs. Nancy C. Petts of Chicago. The ceremony was performed...
