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Arrests and Incidents reported October 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hunters reminded to keep safety at forefront this fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama hunters are apparently more aware of the safety aspects of climbing a tree during hunting season. During the 2023-2024 season,...
COLUMN: Boy on a hot tin roof
Mama had a mysterious situation. Her dried apples kept disappearing. Each day their number seemed to be less than it had been the day...
Hanceville’s Akin, Cullman’s Cornelius welcomed to UA Rural Medical Scholars Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who...
The price of fun: Cullman County Fair cost breakdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sweet smell of candied apples and cotton candy float in the air as the shrill ringing of shrieks and shouts...
Wallace State receives $1.8 M in grants for Workforce Development
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced that it has received almost $1.8 million in grants from the Alabama Community College System...
Walking through history
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, marked the 15th anniversary of the Cullman Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour.
This year’s tour focused on the 1940s,...
Cullman County Fair in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday, Oct. 3, crowds began lining up at the gates as early as 3:30 p.m. before Cullman County Fair Association...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 6 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The youth football regular season is ramping up and we had a full slate of key games with playoff implications around...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
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...
Hello fall, you gourd-geous thing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a favorite time for many because of fall festivals, holidays and family gatherings and trips to the pumpkin patch...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 51-6 win at Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ala. – Addison made the long journey to the last high school you can reach in northwest Alabama and still be in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont pulls away to down Hanceville 56-30
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles were back home to host a county clash with the Hanceville Bulldogs Friday night, and it was an...
Seniors get in the German spirit at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year when Oktoberfest rolls around, area seniors are treated to a day all their own. Oktoberfest Senior Day is a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors score late to top Priceville 28-21
WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday was senior night at West Point and the Warriors celebrated the occasion with their first win of the season....
PREP FOOTBALL: Game-winning field goal lifts Hartselle over Cullman 10-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – After cruising past Brewer last week, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night for another matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Whitesburg Christian 25-24
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos enjoyed their bye last week, but they were back home on the field Friday night for a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs earns 26-12 win at West End
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road Friday night for a region battle at West End and they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek handles Shoals Christian for homecoming 50-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers were off last week but they were back home Friday night to celebrate homecoming, and they capped off the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview takes 3OT thriller at Russellville 50-49
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hit the road for a massive region showdown at Russellville Friday night and the latest meeting between these...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope remains unbeaten with 39-3 win at Curry
CURRY, Ala. – After handling Addison at home last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night to take on...
Oktoberfest happening through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirndls, lederhosen and Bavarian hats abounded on Thursday, Oct. 3, as Cullman Oktoberfest officially opened.
Opening ceremonies took place on the main...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country earns runner-up Finishes at Topper Trails College...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams continued their strong performances this season, each securing second-place finishes at the...
ALDOT: Weekend lane closures planned for I-65N at Tennessee River Bridge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this...
Pet of the week: New opportunities await with Heidi by your...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heidi, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is approximately 1.5 years old and is a gorgeous shepherd mix with medium energy.
She is...
Little Pink Dress Benefit sees sold-out crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. - To open Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its annual Little Pink Dress Benefit on Oct....
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope captures 4th consecutive county crown; Lady...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s County Volleyball Tournament finished up with a pair of championship matches Thursday night and for the fourth consecutive...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Family fun at Kinderbereich – Rides, contests, more at Cullman Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Oktoberfest comes alive for kids at Kinderbereich, the Kids’ Zone at Cullman Oktoberfest." This year’s Kids’ Zone promises to be bigger...
Oktoberfest Senior Day Oct. 4: Live music, food, bingo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Day at Cullman Oktoberfest is set for Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., offering a packed morning of activities,...
‘Help us, help them’: Local church collecting donations for North Carolina
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Help us, help them.”
Bethlehem West Baptist Church (BWBC) is stepping up to assist communities in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, that were recently...
TONIGHT! 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour to highlight Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Michael Sullins will host the 15th annual Historic Cullman Candlelight Walking Tour at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. The...
11th Annual Bass Fest this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ladies and gentlemen, find your lures! Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) will host the 11th annual Bass Fest fishing tournament...
Fall mums: A survival guide
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Mums, or chrysanthemums, are a universal signal of fall in the South. While their beauty and vibrant colors can add...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Cattleman’s Association unveils ‘60 Savory Stops’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October Beef Month in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has unveiled a promotion...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point, Good Hope advance to county finals
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s county volleyball tournament resumed at Holly Pond High School Tuesday night with a pair of varsity and JV...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison earns 3-1 area win at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The top-ranked Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled to Saint Bernard's Beautiful Campus to play the Lady Saints in an area matchup and...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Doug Doggett Jewelers buying event coming Oct. 8-10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Doug Doggett Jewelers will host a special buying event in Cullman, offering the public a chance to sell valuables for immediate...
Frios unveils new high-protein line
CULLMAN, Ala. – Frios Gourmet Pops this week announced the upcoming launch of Frios Plus, its new protein-packed line of pops, offering up to...
Standoff leads to suspect ramming police vehicles
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Sept. 30, responded to a report from CSX about a vehicle trespassing on railroad tracks...
Op-Ed: Your child is not going pro
Youth football has changed in the past handful of years. Gone are the days of “Good game!” and “We will work harder next time.”...
41st Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition sees area bands and halftime...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Marching band enthusiasts were able to attend the event of the year on Saturday, Sept. 28, when Cullman High School hosted...
Local organizations receive RC&D grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) recently gathered with Sen. Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep....
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders, Warriors, Aggies advance on day 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School Monday night and day one was packed...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dodge City Tattoo Company to hold 3rd annual Halloween and Horror...
DODGE CITY, Ala. - For nearly four years, early October in Dodge City has meant that it’s time for the spook and horror lovers...
SouthernStyle CrossFit Benefit Competition and Car Show Oct. 19
ADDISON, Ala. - October is a difficult month for Misty Thomas. The mother of two and owner of multiple small businesses lost her oldest...
WSCC: Registration open for 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation announces that registration is open for its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon & Auction to...
Jacobs proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Alpha Delta Kappa Month in Cullman. Local Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)...
Sold-out Little Pink Dress event continues to raise funds
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fifth annual Little Pink Dress event, benefiting the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. (CCBBF), is set to take place...
United Way cuts ribbon on new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - It has already been a week full of excitement for the United Way of Cullman County. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, UWCC...
Cullman County Youth Football week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re past the halfway point of this year’s youth football season now and in in week five there were several big...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900
The length of public schools in this county will be increased this year from three to four and-half months.
The Tribune-Gazette...
CEDA receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant to assist with purchase of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Cullman Economic Development Agency has been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that...
Pet of the week: Louis wants to go home with you
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week Louis, the lovable perpetual optimist who doubles as a seat warmer.
Louis is a...
Nov. 5 General Election sample ballots released
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen recently announced that the sample ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election are now available...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Brewer at home 35-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium for a cool, windy matchup against Brewer Friday night and the ‘Cats...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope blanks Addison 27-0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The 1A Addison Bulldogs traveled to beautiful James W. Shabel Stadium to take on the 4A Good Hope Raider and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont downs West End on the road 36-6
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to take on the West End Patriots on a soggy and misty night in Etowah County. The Eagles...
Cullman County Fair begins Oct. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hay People have arrived; the crisp air is soon to follow and fall is alive in Cullman. With the changing...
PREP FOOTBALL: Lynn pulls away to top Cold Springs 35-16
BREMEN, Ala. – It was Homecoming inside Cranford Stricklin Stadium at Cold Springs High School Friday night, and the Eagles hosted the Lynn Bears...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late at Hayden 16-14
HAYDEN, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back on the road Friday night for a non-region matchup with the Hayden Wildcats and despite...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Troutman, Bradberry receive scholarships
Federation scholarship program cultivates future of Alabama agriculture
AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists.
Seventy-seven...
St. Bernard AP Biology students master biotechnology skills with micropipettes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors at St. Bernard Preparatory School are gaining hands-on experience in biotechnology by mastering the use of micropipettes in their AP...
City of Cullman proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - As it usually does each September, the City of Cullman has proclaimed October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. However,...
Monograms Plus celebrates 25 years with Girls’ Day Out
CULLMAN, Ala. - The brick and mortar may be brand spanking new, but the business it houses at 802 Main Ave. NE is a...
Goat Island kicks off Oktoberfest with ‘Goatoberfest’ this Friday through Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing will celebrate its own contribution to local tradition as it holds its fifth annual “Goatoberfest” celebration this Friday...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls to Bob Jones at home 3-0
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats hosted Bob Jones for a non-area match Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, The Lady Patriots...
Alabama Highway 91 near Arkadelphia to close for bridge repair Oct....
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to close SR-91 just south of Arkadelphia in Cullman County for 10 days for a bridge repair.
SR-91 in...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wieners on the run!
Cullman’s OktoFURfest Oct. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Oktoberfest will host a special event for dog lovers during this year’s festivities – OktoFURfest. The event...
Cullman County Fair Parade this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala- The Cullman County Fair Parade will march its way through downtown Cullman this Saturday, Sept. 28, in anticipation of the classic fall...
Cullman County EMA shares info on weather readiness, preparation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the Cullman area could see as much as 5 inches of rain through...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball hosts Fall Bash, Cross Country teams place 4th...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College hosted the Fall Bash Volleyball Tournament over the weekend, welcoming teams to campus for a packed slate of...
Hurricane Helene to impact state into Friday
CLANTON, Ala. -- Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Florida Big Bend area between 7-11 pm as a Category 3 hurricane with...
Cullman City Council swears in new police chief, passes $188M 2025...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State CDL scholarships available
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
CCPLS seeking community input
CULLMAN, Ala. – In hopes of expanding its services, the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) wants to hear from you!
Director Amber Thornton said,...
Family Fun Day in Baileyton
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Saturday, Sept. 21, marked Baileyton’s fourth annual Family Fun Day in the Park. Live music filled the air as attendees strolled...
Cullman Regional Foundation provides $200K for Maternity Center enhancements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation recently provided $200,000 for enhancements to the Cullman Regional Maternity Center. The funding will be used to...
Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar coming to Cullman this November
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Coffee and Wine Bar, sister company to Karma’s Coffee House, will – tentatively – open in downtown Cullman this November.
Owner...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Meek, Cullman
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs were back in action Tuesday night, hosting a tri-match against Meek and Cullman, their second in two...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Dodge City’s Mekenze Wilson named Jack’s Biscuit Bake-Off Champion
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s), recently named Mekenze Wilson of Dodge City, Alabama, the champion of its 25th Annual Biscuit Bake-Off. In addition...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Calamity of Souls’ by David Baldacci
“Calamity of Souls” is set in southern Virginia in 1968, a time when George Wallace was running for president of the United States on...
Education notes
UA Early College students named to summer 2024 Director's List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 298 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer...
Cullman Fair Parade Outreach seeking additional volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair Parade is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 28, and an important outreach effort is planned to share...
East Elementary 1 of only 5 schools in Alabama named National...
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School in Cullman has been selected for one of the most prestigious federal education awards in the country.The Cullman...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with Lynn, Huntsville Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-match with county rival Lynn Lady Bears and brand new to 1A from AISA, the...
Joey Duncan appointed new Cullman police chief
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday, Sept. 23, appointed Sgt. Joey Duncan as the new chief of the Cullman Police Department....
Arrests and Incidents reported September 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launches Powerful Partnerships...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development recently launched its Powerful Partnerships program at the Workforce Training Center...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball sweeps Pellissippi State, falls to Snead State; Women’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over Pellissippi State on Sept. 14 with set scores of 25-12, 26-24 and 25-13.
Sophomore...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams ranked 2nd in USTFCCCA Polls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Both Wallace State’s Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams have earned top five national rankings in the Week 1 NJCAA Division II...
Jones Chapel VFD getting ladder truck
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department will be getting a ladder truck this fall.
Fire Chief Clint Thrasher said the truck...