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The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman Inc. receives $234,477 from ADECA...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $4.8 million to help provide services to child victims of abuse, neglect and sexual...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School performs holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Ballet Theatre School presented its first full production of “The Nutcracker,” where all performances quickly sold out. There were...
She Reads: ‘Of Women and Salt’ by Gabriela Garcia
“Of Women and Salt” by Gabriela Garcia, follows Jeanette, a young woman who is battling addiction and in search of the deeply hidden truths...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Starry Starry Night Birthday Party
“Starry Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh, one of the most joy-giving paintings in the history of art, is a major crowd-pleaser at MOMA...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Lionel Bennefield, of Joppa, had been improving in a Birmingham hospital. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Desser Bennefield could not be reached on Friday...
Eagle Awareness Weekends in Guntersville planned for January and February
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2022, through February 2022.
The events will feature...
Pet of the Week: Take a joyride with Maggie Mae!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Maggie Mae is a 2.75-3-year-old Shepherd/terrier...
Dreher’s plays host to Chamber event ‘Burgers and Brews’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce held its Burgers and Brews event at local Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Monday evening. While...
Schools across the city and county begin to announce spelling bee...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County, annual spelling bee competitions have been taking place within schools. As the winners have been announced, all...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors edge Fairview 45-44 in 2OT, Aggies pull...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Friday night and both games...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont rallies to top East Lawrence 54-50 in OT,...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles hosted East Lawrence for a pair of area matchups Friday night and the Lady Eagles...
Arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Guest Editorial: Finding inspiration in Cullman’s music scene
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whether on warm summer evenings or brisk winter nights, people head into local venues to shake off the work week and...
Pet adoptions during the holidays—the pros and cons
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gifting adopted pets for Christmas can often be a wonderful and creative idea for the holidays. However, though some people would...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office thanks this weekend’s Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Sponsorship Dinner took place Tuesday night at Brick Haven Venue. This dinner honors the...
Arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s a paper airplane
CULLMAN, Ala. - What better way to learn about birds than by exploring how they take flight? That was the focus of a recent...
PREP BASKETBALL: 5 local squads ranked in 1st ASWA poll
CULLMAN, Ala. – This season’s first Alabama Sports Writers Association poll is out, and five local teams earned a spot in the rankings. On...
Seven Wallace State Community College students named recipients of Alabama Automotive...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has seven students who have earned the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Associations (AAMA) scholarship through a partnership with...
Meek High School receives Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse Award
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek High School has been officially recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school was presented with a 2020...
Making the highway safer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s interstate highways are known to be among the busiest thoroughfares in the nation for human trafficking, but a coalition including...
Arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Baileyton Town Council discusses senior center funding concerns
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council, on Monday evening, in old business, looked at a sample sign provided by Ron Gither with LED...
Holly Pond says farewell to Town Clerk Linda Pope
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening said an official farewell to long-time Town Clerk Linda Pope, who has...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies top Guntersville 49-48 in OT, Aggies fall...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview tipped off area play at home Tuesday night as they hosted Guntersville in a pair of huge games. In a classic back-and-forth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops area matchups to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrival Winston County High School Yellow Jackets on a brisk Tuesday evening at Allen Stephenson Gym. The Jackets were not...
Susan Moore hosting inaugural Christmas parade Dec. 11
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - The town of Susan Moore in Blount County is holding its first ever Christmas Parade and Festival. The festival will...
Arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Bernard ’30 Days of Thanks and Giving’ fundraiser exceeds $25,000...
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Thirty Days of Thanks and Giving” --a seasonal online campaign that celebrates St. Bernard--has exceeded its goal of $25,000 under the...
Harris family organizes memorial fund for Marc Harris
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS LLC 501c3 is a nonprofit organization began by the Harris family in honor of...
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast With Santa fundraiser thanks sponsors...
BERLIIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department held a Pancake Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday. The event took place from 7:00 a.m....
Kids Loving Kids in need of Christmas donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit organization Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is in need of 85 dolls for giveaways on December 11...
Arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arley Senior Center Christmas party taking place Dec. 6
ARLEY, Ala. - The Arley Senior Center will be holding a bingo, potluck and silent auction Christmas party at the Arley Fire Department on...
Wallace State hosting Christmas Spectacular December 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — If you need a little Christmas, the Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs will provide some holiday spirit during its...
Man arrested in Sunday road rage shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Good Hope area on Sunday, December 5.
The...
Holly Pond hosts ribbon cutting for new Pine Grove Trading Co....
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pine Grove Trading Co. has a true desire to make a house feel like a home, a sentiment the mother/daughter...
Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park to take...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope will be holding it’s annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 11 beginning at...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at AHSAA State Championships in...
AUBURN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School swim team competed at this weekend’s AHSAA State Championship Swim Meet at Auburn University. Among the 10 qualifying...
Possible road rage leads to shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope...
Vinemont council approves zoning variance
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont called a Public Hearing Tuesday evening to discuss a request for a zoning variance for properties at...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Wonderful World Birthday Party
“The Wonderful World of Disney,” a hugely popular television show on Sunday nights for 25 years, gathered America around a tribal fire for magical...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
While employees of the Cullman Furniture Company were loading a truck, on Monday, the engine died and when a driver got out to crank...
Seven car break-in attempts end in cross state investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were multiple incident reports filed with the Cullman Police Department for attempted vehicle break-ins over the past week.
Public Relations Officer...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Enjoy the outdoors with Jasmine!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...
Hanceville Civitan Club to host Christmas parade today
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 32nd Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at noon in downtown Hanceville.
Hanceville Civitan...
Cullman continues holiday tradition with Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. – This 2021 holiday season saw a return to tradition Friday evening when Cullman celebrated its annual Christmas in Cullman parade and...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Friday night matchups with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fans packed Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night to see the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors square off against Brewer...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Redding named 5A Coach of the Year
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This season was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold posted a school-record 12 wins, scored a...
Arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Schools shares their December Teacher, Staff Member of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Tuesday, they shared...
SPORTS COLUMN: Playoff field beginning to settle with regular season in...
The Iron Bowl: Any time the Tide of Alabama travels to the plains of Auburn magic happens, and unlike the norm this time the magic...
National Wild Turkey Federation donates $122,000 for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $122,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds for wild turkey...
Alabama Farm Credit donates over $2,500 for agricultural education
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by donating $2,500 to help Wallace State Community College expand its Small Farmer Training Program...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps area openers against Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night to host area openers against Curry and they both...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs top Oakwood Academy at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 1A Oakwood Adventist Academy Mustangs, from Huntsville, in the cozy confines of Allen Stephenson Gym on Thursday night. Addison won both...
East Cullman Baptist Association collecting backpacks for Christmas donation event Dec....
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing to hold their annual Christmas Backpacks Mission Project for the 2021 holiday season....
Arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multiple meth related arrests over Thanksgiving holiday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November...
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s 54th Class features 6 of 8...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2022...
Bosom Buddies Foundation receives first ever Diamond sponsor Bill Smith Buick...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation raises money to help cancer patients who are about to start cancer treatment programs who...
Hanceville Birmingham Fastener location holds first Christmas lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building,...
Pop-up drive-in to bring Christmas movies to Cullman Fairgrounds for December
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema, a pop-up drive in theatre, will be presenting holiday films at the Cullman Fairgrounds throughout the month of...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison’s Smothers signs with Coastal Alabama
ADDISON, Ala. -- Family, food and fun were the order of the day at the Library in Addison High School as another proud Addison...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on...
Many factors at play in the current inflation situation
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “Inflation” is a word that is being thrown around a lot in today’s media market. What is inflation? What is...
Law enforcement urges extra safety this holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office shares the importance of security at home and offers safety tips while...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies collect road wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night, but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Aggies and Lady Aggies came...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats top Madison Academy in home opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both Cullman varsity squads hosted their first home games of the season against Madison Academy Tuesday night and both of them...
Attorney General Steve Marshall wins nationwide injunction against Biden’s healthcare-worker vaccine...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a court victory against President Biden’s healthcare-worker vaccine mandate as a federal court granted his motion to block...
AMEA honors Governor Ivey with Excellence in Leadership Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) has awarded Governor Kay Ivey with the Excellence in Leadership Award for her unwavering commitment...
Cullman Community Band gears up for their Christmas Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band has announced that their Christmas Concert will be held on Monday, December 6, at the Cullman High...
Pet of the Week: Plan a playdate with Lil Tootsie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lil Tootsie is a 1-1.5-year-old Doxie mix....
Curt’s Closet adds Wallace State as drop-off location
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Curt's Closet, a non-profit organization located at 1101 3rd Ave SE, has over 20 drop off locations in Cullman and has...
Snead’s Farmhouse hosting book tour event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Judy Snead of Snead's Farmhouse and Deitra Deal will be doing a reading of their new children’s book, “It Takes Two...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors fall to Deshler at home
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors returned home to host Deshler for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night,...
Multiple arrested in unrelated drug charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man for 13 drug and theft warrants on Sunday, November 21.
Deputies from...
Arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullmanites share their favorite recipes for the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many, the meals shared with their friends and families are the highlight of the holidays. Everyone wants to bring something...
Falkville man arrested on sexual abuse for a Grand Jury indictment
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man on sexual abuse charges on Tuesday, November 23.
Arnold Douglas Naramore, 78, of...
Mayor proclaims November ‘Home Health Care and Hospice Month’ in Cullman
Cullman, Ala. - On Wednesday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of November “Home Health Care and Hospice Month” in Cullman, urging citizens...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Life as Opera Birthday Party
“Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and, instead of bleeding, he sings,” wrote American joy-giver, Robert Benchley. Another music critic...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd, of Hanceville, visited Beech Grove relatives on Sunday.
Mrs. Race Lowery spent Sunday with her parents,...
Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony set for Dec. 18
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery is holding their 13th Annual Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony at Alabama...
Pet of the Week: Go exploring with Vera!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Vera is a 1-1.5-year-old hound/terrier/Cur mix. She...
Jones Chapel Fire Department receives biggest ever grant from FEMA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department recently received three different grants from FEMA’S Assistance to Firefighters Grants, the Cullman County Community Development...
New Good Hope bridge dedicated to Glenda Sapp Doss
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Wednesday, the new Glenda Sapp Doss Bridge on Doss Road in Good Hope was dedicated to Jack Doss’ late...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s historic playoff run ends with 47-17 loss at...
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – Fairview’s season continued in Pleasant Grove Friday night when the Aggies hit the field to take on the second-ranked Spartans...
Arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Forge meets every first Sunday at Peinhardt Living History Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Forge Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 by Jim Batson to teach and promote the art of...
Hanceville Elementary School wins 1st place in Alabama PALS Clean Campus...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First-grade teacher Michelle Pender of Hanceville Elementary School recently accepted the PALS Clean Campus Program award and $1000 scholarship for the...
Cullman County Commission calls special meeting to discuss insurance agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission called a special meeting Tuesday to discuss their Property and Casualty Insurance agreement. In an earlier November...
Flu season: it’s not too late to get the shot
CULLMAN, Ala. - The CDC states the best time to get a flu shot is from October-September, but the virus usually peaks around February,...
Sacred Heart Church holds annual Turkey Bazaar
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus held their annual Turkey Bazaar Saturday evening, awarding parishioner Andy Gravemen...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab downs Lincoln County 76-64 to win 65th Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads returned to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Wednesday for the final day of the 65th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving...
Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the...
Winter Wonderland Senior Night returns to Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging and Doug Davenport with the Parks and Recreation department are partnering to present the Winter...
Arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama DHR announces grants for stabilizing childcare workforce
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s childcare workers may be eligible for quarterly bonus payments of up to $1,500 through grants announced today by the Alabama...
SPORTS COLUMN: Finding clarity in the chaos after week 12
Another One Bites The Dust: Another week, another chaotic outcome that's beginning to paint a clear picture. No. 23 Utah ended the first half with...
