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Arrests and incidents reported July 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
State agencies, Children’s of Alabama partner to expand training for mental...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Decades of research indicate the early years of life are a period of exponential brain development, characterized by great opportunity and...
Young authors read published books
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public...
Peinhardt Farm Day(s) returning Oct. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Day over an unprecedented two-day span this year. Peinhardt...
Covington Casket Company distribution center coming to Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening announced that Covington Casket Company will be bringing a distribution center to Hanceville. The...
21 students graduate WSCC Dental Assisting program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program recognized 21 students who successfully completed the one-year program, earning an Associate in Applied...
Arrests and incidents reported July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Bright, shiny and new’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Tuesday held a brief ribbon cutting for its updated emergency department. The $9.5 million expansion, which increased the...
Reception for Mother Mary Rose, LIHM July 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold a reception/covered dish dinner in the Family Life Center following the 5:30 p.m. Mass...
‘Keeping our children safe will continue to be our No. 1...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted a law enforcement safety event at Desperation Church Tuesday, just a couple of weeks...
Woman allegedly bites gas station clerk
HOLLY POND, Ala. - A woman allegedly involved in an altercation with a Marathon gas station clerk Sunday night just before 10 p.m. was...
Mid-week arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drug use, assaults, probation violations and grand jury indictments kept the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) busy the past several days.
Thursday,...
Congressional Baseball Game to be broadcast nationally July 28
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mo Brooks on Wednesday announced he will start at first base for the Republicans in the Thursday, July 28, Congressional...
Cullman’s Carter Early, 7, punches ticket to Monster Energy AMA Amateur...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seven-year-old Carter Early has been on the “Road to Loretta’s” since February, his mother Candi Hollis told The Tribune.
The West Elementary...
Arrests and incidents reported July 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Carson Owens named Wallace State Lions head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College alumnus and softball assistant coach Carson Owens has been appointed head coach of the Wallace State softball team, President...
Growing needs: City debuts plans for new multi-sports and events center
CULLMAN, Ala. –The City of Cullman on Wednesday introduced plans for its new 130,000-square-foot multi-sports and events center on Field of Miracles Drive. With an...
Eckenrod Ford hosts free car show for local car enthusiasts
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Eckenrod Ford dealership along Alabama Highway 157 held a “car enthusiasts” car show Sunday evening. The lot was blocked off so...
Berlin celebrates ‘Sweet Grown Alabama Day’
BERLIN, Ala. - As a celebration of locally grown products and farmers’ markets, statewide nonprofit Sweet Grown Alabama hosted “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” Saturday,...
Parents and guardians reminded that childhood vaccinations are required
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Now is the time to make sure your children are up to date on their vaccines before the start of school. Getting...
City recognizes outstanding citizen – City Garage’s Rod Cook honored by...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Pro Tem Johnny Cook had proud news about a City employee at Monday’s council meeting. City Garage...
Arrests and incidents reported July 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
DA-Elect Crocker announces transition team
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Elect Champ Crocker on Tuesday announced the formation of his transition team.
Below is Crocker’s announcement, in full:
Today...
‘Be kind to people’: Reagan Aaron remembers her playing days at...
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Meek basketball and softball player, Reagan Aaron. Reagan made plenty of memories both on...
‘We Got the Beat’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Bronco Band finished its two-week fundamentals camp Friday and will start perfecting its halftime performance this week....
See ‘Peter and the Wolf’ July 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Peter and the Wolf" is a fun, brief story ballet for all ages. In fact, in the Friday, July 29, one-night-only...
Magnificent artwork and superior hospitality
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leldon Maxcy opened the doors of his specialty gift shop to local art aficionados Friday night and introduced several artists who...
2nd Ave. NE expected to reopen to traffic in matter of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After many months of rerouted traffic, the portion of Second Avenue NE that runs along Depot Park and in front of...
Good Hope’s City Council renames portion of Calvert Road to James...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second July meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a resolution...
Arrests and incidents reported July 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope Raider Band kicks off fall prep with new director
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raider Band is under new direction this year. Joshua Anderson, who graduated in May from Jacksonville State...
Big screen, popcorn and auditorium of eager elders – Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman area golden agers, with fresh popcorn in hand, chattered with anticipation before viewing “Big Fish” at Daystar Church Thursday. All...
4 local UA students participate in summer 2022 Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - This summer, 165 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937 and 1954
From the files of 1937:
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad...
‘Keep God above everything else’: Nikki Tyree remembers her West Point...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former West Point softball standout, Nikki Tyree. Nikki had a lot of memories from...
Library celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday July 29
Birthday Party Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. for all book lovers. The party was first held in 2019 and not held again until...
Cullman Florist spreads smiles, bouquets
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist on Wednesday packed its vans full of more than 400 smiling mugs of vibrant plants, along with staff members...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – A big crowd of local family members, friends, former players, teammates and coaches gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to...
Plane lands on Smith Lake near Crane Creek
CULLMAN COUNTY – On Saturday, July 23, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division responded to marine-related incident involving a small...
Two taken to area hospitals following ATV accident at Stony Lonesome
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to Cullman County Sheriff's Office Director of Communications Deputy Chad Whaley, “There was an ATV accident at the park. We...
‘Happiness on a stick’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jay and Kristy Keiffer, owners of Frios Gourmet Pops in Cullman, opened their franchise at 112 Clark St. NE in 2019....
Dog attacks police officer; Hanceville woman arrested
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A police officer was injured, and a Hanceville woman arrested after her dog attacked the officer.
Officers with the Hanceville Police Department...
Waiting is the hardest part – Sen. Garlan Gudger, Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The dread that fills the hearts of most residents as they trudge down the stairwell to the Driver License Examiners Office...
Cullman Regional recognized nationally for quality care
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s continuous improvement initiatives have earned attention and awards from national institutions such as U.S. News & World Report and...
West Point Warrior Band welcomes 43 rookies
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Warrior Band kicked off band camp recently to get ready for the upcoming fall marching...
Holly Pond firefighters hosting ‘Day in the Park’ July 30
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Holly Pond will host the inaugural Day in the Park...
Secretary of State’s Office updates PAC filing guidelines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In recent months, the Secretary of State’s Office has received several questions relating to the campaign finance reporting requirements for federal...
Guide to Alabama’s venomous snakes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Summertime is in full throttle, and outdoor enthusiasts are being extra cautious because of snakes. Most native Alabama snake species...
Arrests and incidents reported July 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest opens Aug. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2023 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. This year’s contest is a joint project...
Local Troy University students study abroad
TROY, Ala. - More than 175 Troy University students studied around the world during the spring and summer semesters in 2022. Students studied in...
‘Every game matters’: Good Hope’s Addie Stripling ready for senior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The 2021 season was a special one for the Good Hope Lady Raider volleyball. Good Hope put together a run...
‘We’ve got to go back to what small communities used to...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Schools will host their annual back-to-school event, the second annual Freedom Fest, on school grounds Friday, Aug. 5 from 5-8...
Alabama DHR increases bonuses for childcare workers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced plans Monday to double the bonuses that childcare workers can receive from Child...
CCSO drug roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple drug-related arrests this week in unrelated incidents across the county.
On July 18, deputies...
Arrests and incidents reported July 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Holly Pond seniors getting creative
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School seniors have something special planned before the beginning of the school year. Aug. 1-2, they will...
WSCC ATHLETICS: 2 teams, 42 student-athletes recognized for NJCAA academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A pair of Wallace State Community College teams and 42 student-athletes have earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic recognition for the...
Children’s production of ‘Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.’ set for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre will stage a production of “Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr.” in September, and the group is holding...
West Point seeks to expand by annexing properties
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday evening had a first reading of an ordinance to annex the Fred’s LLC...
Rock the South 2022 update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shane Quick, founder of Cullman’s premier music event Rock the South (RTS), has lived and learned with each of the festival’s...
County schools open houses set for Aug. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced at the last meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) that...
Smith steps down as Chamber President
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has had unprecedented growth and success over the last three years under the leadership of Peggy Smith. Over...
‘Always be a good role model’: Vinemont’s Berkley Gable preparing for...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles fielded young softball and basketball teams last season and after dealing with some growing pains, one Lady...
Tips for severe weather prep
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabamians are no strangers to severe weather. Still, it helps to remind oneself of the basics of storm preparation once in...
Arrests and incidents reported July 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Christmas in July: Elks Lodge, Jack Aces team up for annual...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Elks Lodge teamed up with the Jack Aces motorcycle club once again to host the groups’ annual Christmas in...
‘Play with every piece of your heart’: Kaitlyn Benson looks back...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Kaitlyn Benson. Kaitlyn made a lot of special memories in her Aggie...
Handmade craftsmanship on display
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Flat Rock Church on Sunday, July 31 will host a special quilt show, showcasing the work of 92-year-old Bertha Mae...
Hanceville City Council honors Joshua Foran for life well lived
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its last meeting celebrated resident Josh Foran for a job well done. Mayor Kenneth Nail issued...
Cannabis coming to Cullman?
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening approved Resolution 2022-61, authorizing the operation of medical cannabis dispensing sites within unincorporated areas...
BLS Health Care Provider certification class offered at Bethsadia VFD July...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 23 will provide a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification class. The class will...
‘I hope to bring energy and positivity’: Maci Brown settling in...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Moving to a new school can be a difficult challenge for anyone but for junior Maci Brown, who moved from Cullman...
Pet of the Week: Sophie – She’s your brown-eyed girl!
ULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sophie!
Freckled-faced, brown-eyed girl,...
988 the new 911 for mental health crises
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama and the rest of the nation on Saturday went live with the 988 telephone number specific for mental health emergencies...
City Board of Education prepares for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education on Thursday morning voted unanimously to suspend Cullman High School (CHS) instructor Ken Gleaton for...
Arrests and incidents reported July 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Alabama is in desperate need of families to care for these...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A 10-week foster parent training course will be held at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman starting Sunday, Aug. 14. Sessions will...
Initial case of monkeypox reported in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) have identified the first case of monkeypox virus infection in Alabama....
‘Make the most of your time’: Adam Cooper discusses his time...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Hanceville's standouts on the baseball field, Adam Cooper. Cooper made a lot of...
Want to volunteer at Hope Horses?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc., dedicated to providing therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive, social and emotional...
WSCC Computer Science Department designated National Center of Academic Excellence in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Computer Science Department has received designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Terry Ayers, Wallace State’s Computer Science...
United Way of Cullman County announces gas card program
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently launched a referral-based gas card program to help residents who need assistance get the...
52 ODES TO JOY: HEART IN HAND
“If we all just lend a hand, we can lift some hearts.”—Melody Minagar
HEART IN HAND is a centuries-old symbol of compassion and a willingness...
‘There’s so much to learn from an animal’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Snead’s Farmhouse in Vinemont will hold its first summer camp for kids ages 6 and older July 25-30, from 8 a.m.-2...
WSCC Culinary Arts welcomes Pate, ADAI
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Culinary Arts students on Thursday welcomed Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture of Industries Rick Pate and representatives...
More than 150 runners participate in 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial...
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s campus was full of friends, family, former teammates and other supporters Saturday morning as more than 150 runners came...
Now that’s a big bowl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Spohn Ranch Skateparks, the Los Angeles-based skatepark design firm, arrived in Cullman this week to begin their leg of...
Jason Simpson joining WVTM 13 weather team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Jason Simpson joins the WVTM 13 News team as a meteorologist, the station announced Friday. Simpson will appear on WVTM 13...
‘I just want to soak it all in’: Cullman’s Ryan Skinner...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Bearcats had put together another good season in 2021, going 7-3 in the regular season, before falling to Jackson-Olin...
Cullman City Schools students set high bar with 2022 English Language...
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 80% of second and third graders in Cullman City Schools tested proficient or above in the 2022 English Language...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Always believe in yourself’: Allie Sartin looks back on her Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of Good Hope's former cheer captains, Allie Sartin. Allie made a lot of...
Hanceville pool reopens after unexpected closure
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The community swimming pool at Hanceville’s C.W. Day Park is open again following its abrupt closure just prior to the Fourth...
Shrine hires lay director of administration
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is pleased to welcome Bill Brown as...
Leldon’s presents 2nd annual Art in the Warehouse District next Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local artisan shop Leldon's will host the second annual Art in the Warehouse District showcase Friday, July 22 from 4-8 p.m.
Artists...
Increased fuel costs impacting local farming industry
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman farmers are an integral population who make Cullman what it is today. Local crops and livestock are second to none...
Arrests and incidents reported July 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Vinemont council talks community projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Vinemont Town Council discussed community projects, including the development of an art park at...
