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    PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arab made its way to Legacy Arena at the BJCC Wednesday night for a 5A Girls Semifinal clash with Brewbaker Tech...

    PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always have a good attitude’: Hanceville’s Alex Twitty reflects...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Eighth grader Alex Twitty spent the first part of last season on the middle school team before getting moved up to...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Aggies hammer Guntersville on the road 17-2; Fairview,...

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    GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Lady Aggies of Fairview traveled to Guntersville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Wildcats and they returned home with...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Addison drops Tuesday night battle with Lynn 15-3

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    ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their county rival Lynn Lady Bears and it was a fairly even game except for one...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats fall to Vestavia Hills 6-3

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Vestavia Hills but unfortunately for...

    Alabama peaches in some uncertainty for 2023

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama peach growers are currently evaluating the state of their fruit crop for 2023. Seasonal temperatures play a large role...

    Cullman earns Tree City USA Growth Award

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Tree City USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation that honors cities and towns across the United States for...

    Aderholt: Check passports before booking travel

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Monday issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel.  Also,...

    New artwork donated to St. Bernard

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep has been gifted a beautiful piece of handcrafted artwork with a very meaningful symbol – the Benedictine cross.   A...

    Cullman Regional adding 20 physicians to employed provider group

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With population growth in Cullman County up 9% according to the most recent Census and expectations for continued growth in the...

    CCBOE recognizes bowlers, bookkeepers

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the West Point High School bowling...

    ‘Move Alabama’ fitness campaign begins March 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office will kick off its “Move Alabama” program Wednesday, March 1, and is encouraging community members to...

    CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each...

    Cullman Savings Bank donates $5K to Pilot Light Home

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman Savings Bank generously donated $5,000 to The Pilot Light Home on Friday, Feb. 24. The Pilot Light Home, located on Cullman’s...

    Alabama Robotics Technology Park comes to Cullman City Schools

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Schools had a chance to see science and technology in action last week when the Alabama Robotics...

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison handles Winston County 16-0

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted its archrivals from across the Lake in the Winston County Yellow Jackets Monday night and came away with a...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors drop extra inning nailbiter to Lawrence County...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – Area play began for the West Point Lady Warriors Monday night with the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils and seven...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs advances to 2A State Finals...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, squaring off against Lanett in this year’s 2A...

    Cold Springs Elementary set to host “Life is Art” 5K Fun...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- This Saturday, March 4, Cold Springs Elementary School will host its first-ever "Life is Art" 5K/1 Mile Run. The event is...

    Hanceville council, planning commission to meet on tiny houses development

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Continuing the monthslong discussion on Ordinance 653, the Tiny Houses Pocket Neighborhood ordinance, the Hanceville City Council plans to hold a...

    County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After being led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Welti School’s Colton Olinger, the Cullman County Commission on Thursday recognized the...

    ADPH recognizes Black History Month

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Black History Month is observed each February. It is a time to recognize the struggles - and celebrate the accomplishments -...

    Local organizations granted $1.5M for child abuse and neglect prevention

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention will join local and state leaders on Feb. 28 to present a...

    COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The Cullman Dog

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    WILLKOMMEN!  Dear reader, did you grow up with Cullman’s “Legend of the Smiling Dachshund” sign? My tireless, hard-working parents told me the story one...

    Cullman County Animal Control investigating cases of dog poisoning

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Control Director Rodney Banister has confirmed that his department is currently investigating several cases of dog poisoning in...

    What parents need to know about congenital heart disease

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - During pregnancy, there are a lot of things expectant moms can do to prevent birth defects. Sometimes, though, even if a...

    Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950

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    From the files of 1936  This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.  Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here,...

    6 steps toward successfully resolving conflict in the workplace

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala.  - Conflict in the workplace can be unavoidable at times, but how conflict is managed is up to the individual and leadership,...

    Pet of the Week: Giggles

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Giggles with his wiggles!  This miniature Plott Hound is a gentle and loving...

    REMINDER: Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday happening now

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming tornado and hurricane seasons by participating in Alabama’s...

    Colony Senior Center celebrates Black History Month and 45th anniversary

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    COLONY, Ala. - Black History Month is an annual celebration that takes place in the United States and Canada in February, to recognize and...

    Retired Cullman schoolteacher publishes debut book, ‘The Traveling Stones’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman local and retired Cullman County Schools teacher Celeste Weaver recently released her first memoir. “The Traveling Stones” was published Feb....

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison, Holly Pond collect road wins Friday night

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Addison hit the road Friday night for a matchup with the Cold Springs Eagles and the Bulldogs plated six runs in...

    Convicted Hanceville sex offender sentenced to almost 4 years for illegal...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Edward Olin Jones, 66, of Hanceville, a convicted felon, for illegal firearm possession. The sentence...

    Good Hope awarded $250K grant for Love’s Travel Stop project

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope on Wednesday, Feb. 8, broke ground on a Love’s Travel Stop off Interstate 65 and...

    Zoning board approves variance for planned Hwy. 157 Ramada Inn

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals on Monday approved a variance for a proposed hotel along Hayes Drive off...

    Community gathers for Empty Bowls

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Touching the heart of many on Monday was the return of Empty Bowls of Cullman County, which raised money for the...

    ALEA reminds motorists how to properly and safely yield to emergency...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite the overwhelming cooperation between Alabama residents and first responders, numerous motorists across the state continuously fail to yield properly and...

    City to update perimeter of Klein Building

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a $21,850 bid from Bright Landscapes for materials and installation of sidewalks around the...

    Wallace State students help in restoration of NASA telescope

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students from Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program are playing a part in history by providing parts for the...

    PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont suffers 1st loss of season to Brewer

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont returned home Thursday night to host Brewer and unfortunately for Eagle fans, the Patriots were in control from the start, jumping...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview takes home opener over Good Hope 11-0

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Good Hope Raiders for their home opener Thursday night and on top of giving their field...

    Good Hope Softball cuts ribbon on new indoor training facility

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s softball team gathered for a special occasion Wednesday night, cutting the ribbon on a brand-new indoor training facility,...

    Wallace State hosting open house Feb. 28 

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces plans for an open house on Thursday, Feb. 28, at its main campus in Hanceville from...

    Good Hope High School pageants set for March 11

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope High School Fair Queen Representative, Miss Heritage and Miss Heritage Princess Pageants will be held Saturday, March...

    City school board recognizes student, teacher achievements

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board honored several students and teachers at its monthly meeting Tuesday at Cullman Middle School.  West Elementary School...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the past week, including:    Tuesday, Feb. 14  Deputies arrested Austin Chase Ray Van...

    Jacobs declares Arbor Week, recognizes poster winners

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, along with the Cullman City Tree Commission, on Tuesday declared Feb. 19-25 Arbor Week in the city...

    A sky full of Oreos: EES students use cookies to learn...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School in Cullman had a creative — and delicious — lesson recently while learning the phases of...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs downs No. 9 Francis Marion...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in action at Bill Harris Arena Wednesday night, taking on Francis Marion in the...

    PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Have a good bond with the team’: Hanceville’s Aaliyah...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season has come to an end for the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs and they competed and got better as the...

    2 killed in Holly Pond house fire

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – An early morning house fire in Holly Pond claimed two lives. Michael Ricky Olinger, 37, and Deborah Veal Olinger, 64,...

    Britt, Blackburn, colleagues introduce bill aimed at ‘funding of human and...

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined Senators Marsha Blackburn,...

    Local heroes participate in Cullman EMS 6th annual 911 Chili Supper...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - There was something to please everyone at the Cullman EMS sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 18...

    January 2023 food establishment scores

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health and graded on every aspect of the business. Below...

    Early morning fire claims life of Holly Pond resident

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    UPDATE (6:32 a.m.) Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has confirmed that a second person has died as a result of the fire. ___________________________________________________________________________ HOLLY POND, Ala....

    PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman takes season-opener over Brewer 5-1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats got their season underway against Brewer Tuesday night and Emma Claire Wilson went the distance in her first...

    PREP TRACK & FIELD: ‘We want our integrity and work ethic...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Last season was another successful one for the Cold Springs' boys and girls track and field teams. Sophomore Conellie Philbeck talked...

    168 Hours of Prayer

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    Nationwide revival, call to prayer being answered locally CULLMAN, Ala. – Churches and college campuses around the country have opened up facilities for a week-long...

    Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – During Alabama’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, no state sales or use tax is due on certain items you...

    When tragedy happens, how to help children understand

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As difficult as it may be, explaining tough topics in the news to children is something parents need to do, a...

    Curtain closes on ‘Steel Magnolias’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The curtain has closed on Cullman Community Theatre’s recent production of “Steel Magnolias,” which welcomed almost 1,000 patrons. The show was...

    CCBOE breaks ground on West Point cafeteria expansion

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - Officials with Cullman County Schools broke ground Monday on a much-needed renovation and expansion to the cafeteria that serves West...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope drops 63-60 nailbiter to No....

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The top two teams in Class 4A clashed in a physical Northwest Regional Semifinals matchup Monday afternoon and it was another...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 2 Mars Hill 60-34...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos continued their postseason run at the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State Monday morning but unfortunately...

    Cullman Strawberry Festival continues to grow in popularity

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman Strawberry Festival, one of the premier outdoor festivals in north Alabama, is expected to draw one of the...

    WFF’s goal: Make public fishing lakes even better

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama State Public Fishing Lakes (PFLs) program is adapting to better serve the citizens of the state who depend on...

    4-part Healthy Food Foundations class coming in March

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will offer its Healthy Food Foundations classes in March. The classes will teach skills needed...

    COLUMN: The 57-year-old grudge

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    Well, the Super Bowl is history, which means football season is finally over, and husbands are talking to their wives for the first time...

    COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent

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    While many Christians celebrate the holidays of Christmas and Easter where something material is gained in the form of presents, brightly adorned baskets and...

    Can you really experience a broken heart?

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - It is possible to have a broken heart, though not in the way people typically think. While many people think of...

    CHS pageants set for Feb. 25

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2022-2023 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2023 Fair Queen...

    Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936

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    From the files of 1930  The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Meek drops NW Regional Semifinal matchup with...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – No. 10 Meek tipped off its Northwest Regional Semifinal matchup against Covenant Christian Saturday night and after taking a 28-17 lead...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Addison falls Covenant Christian in NW Regional...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After handling Hubbertville in the Sub-Regional, the Addison Lady Bulldogs made their way to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night...

    Vinemont’s Black earns PhD from Ole Miss

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    UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Mellissa Black, of Vinemont, is among the more than 600 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2022.  Black,...

    COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – rabbit stew

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    “If you were a real rabbit, I’d skin you and make rabbit stew!” This line is yelled in frustration by our hero, Fritz, in...

    AL students can apply to colleges for free Feb. 20-24

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Next week, Feb. 20-24, 2023, high school students will have the opportunity to participate in the Spring 2023 Alabama College Application...

    ‘Captain Underpants’ joins Curt’s Closet

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt’s Closet Founder Ashley Wilson announced that the nonprofit is teaming up with popular children’s character “Captain Underpants” to host an...

    Registration underway for Mini Term II classes at Wallace State

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces registration for Mini Term II classes for the Spring 2023 semester. Mini Term II classes will...

    PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with wins over Falkville, Hanceville

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors opened up their season at home Friday night and got the year started with a...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s postseason run ends with 64-44 loss to Buckhorn

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats returned to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Friday to face Buckhorn in this year’s Northwest Regional semifinal and the...

    Marshall leads 22 states in support of Florida law that ‘preserves...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 22 attorneys general who filed an amicus brief in support of the State...

    Cullman EMS 6th Annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off coming Saturday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman EMS will host enthusiastic and hungry chili lovers from around the area for its sixth annual 911 Chili Supper &...

    Britt named ranking member of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee

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    WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama on Wednesday confirmed she will serve as the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on...

    February gardening guide

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Gardening in Zone 7b during February can be a bit tricky. The average temperature hovers around 44 degrees Fahrenheit, with lows...

    Wallace State pumps $212.6M into local economy

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A new economic report shows the impact one college can have on a region, and a system on a state. Wallace...

    Podiatrist Robert Ocampo joins Cullman Regional Medical Group

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Podiatrist Robert Ocampo, DPM, recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.   Ocampo completed his undergraduate education in biological sciences at California Polytechnic...

    Cullman City Council hears update on 2023 Strawberry Festival

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – With the approaching warmer weather will come one of Cullman’s favorite events: the Strawberry Festival is scheduled for May 6. Cullman...

    Wallace State students ‘Build A Wally’ for Valentine’s Day

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students enjoyed a little Valentine’s Day project with the Build A Wally event. Students were given the...

    Norovirus: the unwanted guest that brings misery

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The notorious norovirus is making its rounds again, leaving a trail of upset stomachs and canceled plans in its wake.  Norovirus is...

    BOOK REVIEW: ‘Love & Saffron’ by Kim Fay

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    “Love & Saffron” was written by Kim Fay, who is from Washington state. Her previous books are “Communion: A Culinary Journey through Viet Nam,” which was...

    Pet of the Week: (Mr. Land of) Liberty

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the most patriotic pup of all, Liberty.  Age (7) is just a number...

    PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond falls in 2OT heartbreaker to...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – The third-ranked Holly Pond Broncos faced off against the Tanner Rattlers in the Sub-Regional game. Four quarters and an overtime...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman cruises past Clay-Chalkville 64-37, advances to NW Regional

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home after winning the 6A, Area 14 Tournament at Hartselle last week and welcomed Clay-Chalkville into Bearcat Arena for...

    Dreams come true at ‘Night to Shine’

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    FALKVILLE, Ala. – The Tim Tebow Foundation hosted its signature event, "Night to Shine," nationwide and at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville on...

    Communication killers: How arguing can be lethal

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Picture a relationship: A disagreement starts, someone complains and the other person becomes defensive. It is a tale as old as...

    Learn all about trees

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – As springtime approaches, eager gardeners have the chance this week to learn about which trees are good fits for their landscapes...

    Op-Ed: Top 10 romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

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    Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a romantic movie? From heartwarming love stories to steamy romances, here...

    More than 300 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 300 high school students from Blount, Cullman and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students...