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Holly Pond’s Cassandra Peterson 1 of 7 JSU student media members...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Cassandra Peterson of Holly Pond is one of seven student contributors to Jacksonville State University's student-run news outlet, The Chanticleer, and...
Berlin Town Council passes 2025 budget
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday, Sept. 16, passed a $1.9 million 2025 budget, including projected expenses from the Town’s three...
Cullman’s Taylor Simmons chosen for inaugural class of Shelby Scholars at...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at The University of Alabama recently announced the 39 students selected as the inaugural...
CPD hosts 5 German police officers for STAR program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the Cullman Police Department this week hosted five German police officers who are participating in the...
Cullman’s Mason Oakley needs your vote in Baby of the Year...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mason Oakley, 1, a joyful and bright baby from Cullman, is currently a contestant in the Baby of the Year contest,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont earns 45-7 homecoming win over Carbon Hill
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont welcomed the Carbon Hill Bulldogs in for homecoming Friday night and the Eagles celebrated the end of the week’s festivities...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region game at Muscle Shoals 55-27
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on the road for another region game at Muscle Shoals Friday night and tying things...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls at Geraldine 55-6
GERALDINE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were coming off a dominant performance against Brindlee Mountain last week, but they had their hands full...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops region battle with Hackleburg 30-14
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Hackleburg Panthers on a muggy night in lovely A.G. Hicks Stadium in a game with real region championship...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oakman at home 54-7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs collected their first win of the season at Carbon Hill last week, but they had a tougher test...
PREP FOOTBALL: Winston County pulls away to top Cold Springs 27-6
BREMEN, Ala. – After shutting out Cleveland on the road last week, the Cold Springs Eagles returned home and looked to continue their winning...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek picks up 31-16 win at Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ala. – After handling Phillips Bear Creek a week ago, the Tigers of Meek were back on the road Friday night for another...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies win nail-biter at Lawrence County 28-25
MOULTON, Ala. – After picking up a win at Ardmore last week, the Fairview Aggies were on the road once again Friday night, this...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders remain unbeaten with 21-0 win at Cordova
CORDOVA, Ala. – After collecting a win at Haleyville last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the road Friday night for a...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Monster Truck Wars roars into Cullman Sept. 28-29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center is gearing up for an action-packed weekend with the highly anticipated Monster Truck Wars, happening...
Pet of the week: The one and only Picasso
CULLMAN, Ala. – Picasso, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a 1-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog seeking out the perfect person or people...
Cullman County Commission discusses remodel, 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – During the work session preceding the Tuesday, Sept. 17, meeting of the Cullman County Commission, Facilities and Equipment Manager Shane Bailey...
Guy Hunt Library to host local author Vada Hightower Oct. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Guy Hunt Library will host a special event featuring local author Vada Hightower on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m....
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Holly Pond’s Barnett wins inaugural Vinemont Invitational; full...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School hosted the inaugural Vinemont Invitational at the Vinemont Sports Complex Thursday afternoon and Holly Pond’s Travis Barnett claimed...
Local family’s home devastated by lightning
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family is left clinging to threads of normalcy after an intense lightning strike devastated their home.
On Friday night, Sept....
CCBOE talks FY 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, and discussed the upcoming fiscal year budget....
Cruise In & Car Show to benefit Blakney family after devastating...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The upcoming Cruise In & Car Show benefiting the Blakney family will be held on Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported September 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Willkommen to Cullman Oktoberfest: Oct. 3-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman is a small town filled with rich German history woven into the very fabric of its culture. Col. John G....
St. Bernard’s Willa Smith named National Merit Semifinalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School is proud to announce that senior Willa Smith has been named a Semifinalist in the 2025 National...
FAITH: ‘Helping others, especially kids, find God is very important to...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Adriana Young is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, she discussed the role that...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Community leaders celebrate renovations at Gulf State Park Pier
GULF SHORES, Ala. - Local civic, business and community leaders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the re-opening of iconic Gulf State...
Canva Basics workshop Sept. 23 at Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch & Learn workshop on Canva Basics, part of a series sponsored...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa named 3rd Alternate in Miss University of Alabama...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Five University of Alabama students were among those who competed for the Miss University of Alabama 2025 title on Sept. 14,...
Cullman County Youth Football Tuesday night scores
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Bad weather forced two of this week’s youth football matchups to be moved from Saturday to Tuesday night. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison splits tri-match with Curry, West Morgan
ADDISON, Ala. -- The top-ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-match with 4A powers West Morgan Lady Rebels (ranked No. 4) and Curry...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Tourism Bureau announces Harmony Heard as new director of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Tourism Bureau this week announced that Harmony Heard has been appointed the new director of tourism. Heard will...
Wallace State Nursing accepting applications for Spring 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education is currently accepting applications for students wishing to enter in the Spring 2025...
Hometown Medical to hold Medicare informational meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hometown Medical Group, a primary care facility in Cullman focusing on senior and individual care, is hosting an informational meeting on...
Little Free Library coming to Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park will soon be home to a Little Free Library after resident Stephanie Sprouse presented the idea...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope drops matches with Danville, Madison County
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted a tri-match against Danville (area) and Madison County Monday night. Good Hope fell to Danville...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live for the Lord every day’: West...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Katie Beth Yovino is a senior at West Point High School this year and in this interview, she discussed the...
Cullman man dies after Blount County wreck
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Blount County. Alabama State Troopers...
A sweet celebration: National Honey Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — National Honey Month is a celebration of the vital role honeybees and apiculturists play in pollination and honey production. As...
All or nothing: Managing white-tailed deer predators in the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Predators play an important role in wildlife ecosystems. You can think of them as nature’s own regulatory service. Without their...
Harvest to Home serves local food to sold-out crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Sept. 12, held its annual fundraising event, the Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner &...
Hanceville City Council votes to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday held a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-5, which proposed amending...
7 arrested in multistate vehicle theft ring
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department Investigation Division in conjunction with Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville,...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County 40-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After heavy rainfall postponed West Point’s region matchup against Lawrence County Friday night, the Warriors and Red Devils were able...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball Sweeps Bevill State, Lawson State, Men’s Golf...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Bevill State at home on...
Allen: Remember important absentee voting deadlines for Nov. 5 General Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday,...
Making dreams come true: Support Cullman’s Special Education students’ dream trip...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is offering its Special Education students a life-changing opportunity with an upcoming trip to Disney. The adventure, designed...
West Point hosts Community Homecoming Parade
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents were given a brush-up on parade etiquette and candy-collecting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the West Point...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos race past Brindlee Mountain on homecoming 54-8
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After waiting through a couple hours of weather delays, the Holly Pond Broncos hit the field for a homecoming matchup...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss University of Alabama title
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Eighteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 14,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison picks up 39-6 region win at Cherokee
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Addison traveled to the quaint town of Cherokee in Northwest Alabama Friday night to take on the Indians in a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs hammers Cleveland on the road 46-0
CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road for a region matchup at Cleveland Friday night and after more than...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 37-8 region win at Phillips Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Phillips Bear Creek and after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont bounces back with 32-28 win at Midfield
MIDFIELD, Ala. – After falling in four overtimes on the road at Phil Campbell last week, the Vinemont Eagles found themselves in another tight...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville shuts out Carbon Hill on the road 24-0
CARBON HILL, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Carbon Hill and after struggling in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Ardmore on the road 28-6
ARDMORE, Ala. – After dismantling West Point in their region opener last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night for another regional...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders earn 27-7 win at Haleyville
HALEYVILLE, Ala. – After opening up region play with a 7-6 win over Fultondale last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman scores late to edge Jasper 21-20
JASPER, Ala. – Cullman back on the road for a rainy regional matchup at Jasper Friday night and despite the wet and windy conditions...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Celebrate Magic: The Gathering’s DUSKMOURN prerelease on Sept. 20 at Gamer...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gamer Geeks Cullman will be hosting a prerelease event for Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, DUSKMOURN, on Friday, Sept. 20, at...
Celebrating 100 Years: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosting centennial event Sept....
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:45 a.m., marking a century of faith,...
Pet of the week: Mr. Paddy Mahoney
CULLMAN, Ala. - He may not have bagpipes but Paddy Mahoney, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, makes for excellent company. He’s a...
City of Cullman announces downtown Quiet Zone Corridor
Updated Sept. 13, 2024, at 5:22 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday announced the implementation of a Quiet Zone Corridor, effective...
Free electric vehicle showcase set for Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A free electric vehicle (EV) showcase will take place at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman on Saturday, Sept. 14. A variety of...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘The smallest acts of kindness can ignite meaningful and lasting change’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sept. 10, volunteers from all walks of life participated in the United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring....
Fairview Town Council talks fire hydrants, Little Free Library
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the Fairview Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, when the council welcomed Clint Hayes of...
CCBOE names Dowski, Johnson August Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who go above and...
Wallace State Men’s Golf opens season under leadership of Kayland Wilson
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s golf fall season gets underway this week under the leadership of new head coach Kayland Wilson.
Wilson comes...
Baileyton council talks Family Fun Day in the Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. – After Mayor Windell Calloway called the monthly Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Donna Kent, president of the Baileyton...
Cullman City Council hears about abandoned property
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday heard from residents of the Arbor East subdivision on the city’s southeast side, asking for the City to...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball goes 6-1 in last 7 matches, Cross...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Volleyball team completed a seven-match stretch, going 6-1 overall, with six of those matches taking place at home as part...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison collects wins over Meek, East Lawrence
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled to Arley to participate in a tri-meet with the 4A East Lawrence Lady Eagles and 1A area...
TVA STEM Grant opportunity for Cullman teachers – applications close Sept....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers at public or private K-12 schools served by Cullman Power Board can apply for a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) STEM...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps tri-match with Hanceville, Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted a tri-match against Hanceville and Falkville Tuesday night and the Eagles earned wins in both their matches....
Cullman Electric Cooperative and CoBank award $20K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last week, two Cullman County’s nonprofits were awarded generous checks totaling $20,000 from Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) and CoBank’s Sharing Success...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jones Chapel Community Day sees large turnout
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) hosted its annual Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 8.
JCVFD’s Lindsey Bryant said, “Almost...
Bernard Blues and BBQ draws crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past weekend marked the eighth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival hosted by St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
Each day...
Local law enforcement discuses school safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a high school in Winder, Georgia, (near Atlanta) on Sept. 4, the AP reported, “A 14-year-old student opened fire at...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools operate under ‘heightened awareness’ due to potential threat
Updated Sept. 9, 2024, at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools operated “under heightened awareness” Monday due to a possible threatening social media...
Duck hunters should take advantage of this year’s special teal season
Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better...
Holly Pond man killed in I-65 wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, on Interstate 65 North.
Alabama...
Guy Hunt Library to host Used Book Market
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Hoping to draw more traffic to the library, the Guy Hunt Library in Holly Pond will hold its first and,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2024 youth football season is now over, and there were some intriguing games that went on around...
‘Chirding’ at Sportsman Lake: Third Sunday birding and worship event Sept....
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m., Sportsman Lake Park will host the Third Sunday Bird Sunday event, located at the...
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers...
Discover High Tunnel Farming: Free workshop for veterans and beginners Sept....
ARAB, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are partnering to host a High Tunnel Production Field Day...
United Way Day of Caring coming Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10. The day brings volunteers...
New programs at downtown library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is known for books, fun and its weekly community programs...
Cullman City Schools: School safety, partnership with CPD remain priority
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of a recent shift in responsibilities, Cullman City Schools is ensuring its focus on school and student safety remains...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region opener to Athens 24-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Mortimer Jordan last week, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to host their...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region opener at Hackleburg 34-8
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek were back on the road Friday night to open up region play at Hackleburg and unfortunately for...
