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Meeks arrested on two FTA charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Bradford Neal Meeks, 31, was recently released from the Department of Corrections.
The CCSO said...
Arrests and incidents reported September 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional Welcomes General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan,...
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Venkat...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams set to kick off region play this...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the first two weeks of football season officially in the books, its time for our local teams to begin region...
Pet of the Week: Relax in the shade with Gramps!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Gramps is a 10-year-old Lab mix. He...
CRMC: COVID on the rise, mostly among the unvaccinated
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama sees a new surge in COVID cases, especially due to the Delta variant, Cullman Regional Medical Center runs close...
Pedestrian killed Tuesday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Tuesday night just before 8:00 p.m. on Highway 278.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Former mayor faces five criminal charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The former mayor of Baileyton who lost his seat as the incumbent in the 2020 race was arrested for five Grand...
Veteran Memorial: Corporal David Ray Young
David Ray Young was born March 2, 1930, in Cullman County. He was the son of Harvey and Lillia (Seay) Young of Ebenezer. Young...
Local author releases new mystery novel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author Reba Whitley has released her new book titled, ‘The Mountain Shack Mystery.’ Whitley was born and raised in Cullman...
Wallace State’s Community College’s fall semester underway; Flex and Mini Term...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s fall semester is underway, operating fully, and one of the attractions for students is the newly renovated...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic to host free outdoor event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be hosting its first Community Cares Celebration at the Cullman Housing Authority on Cleveland Avenue Saturday,...
Arrests and incidents reported August 31, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 31, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health pauses to commemorate August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global event to...
Cullman man arrested for counterfeit one dollar bills during traffic stop
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested following a traffic stop in Garden City after sheriff’s deputies found counterfeit $1 bills in the...
Oktoberfest announces the 2021 Burgermeister: Casey Harbin
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School teacher and coach Casey Harbin has been passed the baton as Burgermeister for the 2021 Cullman Oktoberfest. With...
Community storm shelters to open in preparation for Tuesday storms
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued warnings of the potential impact Hurricane Ida is expected to have on Cullman County...
Arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Schools closed Tuesday for inclement weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, August 31, due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida expected to impact the...
Veteran Memorial: Paul G. Absher
Paul G. Absher was born March 7, 1921 in Cullman County. His parents were Isaac and Hattie Absher of Steppville (Hanceville). His father was...
Nation mourns the loss of 13 United States service members in...
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - The 13 United States service members killed last Thursday by an Isis-K suicide bomber at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul...
‘Back in the saddle’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Holly Pond Bronco Marching Band performed last Friday, they did so under the direction of their new leader....
Natural disasters and severe weather: when the power goes out
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.
Take Action
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the beginning of the 2021 youth football season and there was a great slate of games to enjoy across the...
Editorial: The Policies of Starting Over – Forgiving Yourself
I have never been able to see the forest from the trees. At 5’2, I have needed to stand on my toes to see...
Tornados possible as Hurricane Ida makes landfall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There is a risk of tornadoes if you're on the path of Hurricane Ida.
Track weather updates in your area and know...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party
It’s late-August and we are cooling off with the joy-giving, cool kids on a giant ice ring at “The Ringy-Dingy Birthday Party.”
The United States...
Hurricane Ida: major storm system will impact north Alabama Monday and...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As Hurricane Ida pushes through the Gulf of Mexico and a likely point of landfall on the Louisiana coast becomes clearer,...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950 and 1900
In observance of Youth Week in Cullman, a group of high school and college students became city officers for a day on Tuesday.
They were:...
‘It’s just incredible:’ more than 130 players compete at inaugural John...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cross Creek Golf Course was packed for the inaugural John E. Hunt Golf Tournament Saturday with 34 teams made up of...
Gov. Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ida Alabama...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - — Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency Proclamation pertaining to Hurricane Ida.
“Ahead of Hurricane Ida’s anticipated landfall, I’m...
Hanceville City Council discusses allocation of incoming American Rescue Plan funds
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The focus at Thursday evening’s Hanceville City Council meeting was on how to best allocate the money expected from the American Rescue...
Editorial: Plagiarism – The heist of ideas
Plagiarism—quite possibly the dirtiest word in academics and journalism. Oxford Languages defines plagiarism as “the practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and...
Pet of the Week: Share something sweet with Pooh Bear!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Pooh Bear is a 5-year-old Blue Heeler....
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and YKTA launch...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and Y-Tec Keyflex Toyotetsu Alabama (YKTA) in Madison have agreed to...
Wallace State Future Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients, donors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Dozens of Wallace State Alumni Association and Future Foundation scholarship recipients were able to thank their donors recently at the 2021-2022...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County in OT 28-22
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Ryker Morgan scored from 10 yard out on Winston County’s first play of overtime to give the Yellow Jackets a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops nail-biter at Guntersville 29-21
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After hammering Albertville in their season opener last week, the Arab Knights hit the road for one of their biggest tests...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond handles Cold Springs on the road 31-0
BREMEN, Ala. -- Tonight was Senior Night for the Cold Springs Eagles as they hosted the Holly Pond Broncos in their home opener. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison collects 28-0 win at Lynn
LYNN, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far western corner of Winston County to take on the 1A Lynn Bears in a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview pulls away from Vinemont 56-28
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies Friday night in their second straight county matchup to open the season. After a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late score lifts Jasper over Cullman 20-16
JASPER, Ala. – After shutting out Grissom at home in their season opener, the Cullman Bearcats hit the road Friday night to travel to...
Cullman County Schools release updated COVID-19 numbers
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has more than 10% of its district students out of school due to a confirmed positive test,...
Mayor proclaims September “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”
Cullman, Ala - According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO), every three minutes, a family learns that their child has cancer. Sadly, about...
Two-week mask mandate at CMS, EES due to increase in COVID-19...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With positive COVID-19 cases among students continuing to increase in Cullman City Schools, a temporary two-week mask mandate is now needed...
Cullman man arrested for reckless murder in 2020 crash case
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, troopers arrested Austin Edward Turrentine, 20, of Cullman at 11:38 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Mayor proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year, approximately 34,130 men will die from prostate cancer. That’s enough to fill an entire baseball stadium. However, prostate cancer...
Hanceville Rebuild Alabama Act project completed
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A Hanceville project funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act has been completed.
A stretch of Commercial St. in downtown Hanceville has been...
Wallace State PTK Honor Society plans 5K to aid student food...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alpha Chi Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host a 5K Miles for...
Friends of the Public Libraries to host 2nd Annual Book It...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk and One Mile...
‘Stand your ground’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Don Malone, 60, of Guntersville, was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in the shooting death of Joshua Adam...
No. 18 Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC road win, hosts Diggin’...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 18th-ranked volleyball team registered its second conference victory on the young season Wednesday night, sweeping Bevill State (25-9, 25-16, 25-10) on...
Arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Tales of Your Tails Summer Writing Competition winners announced
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners of the Tales of Your Tails Writing Competition were announced at Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday. This competition...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) flash, Aug. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 25, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level...
Local family arrested after infant tests positive for methamphetamine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three people have been charged with chemical endangerment of a child after a one year old tested positive for methamphetamine during...
Holly Pond welcomes three new businesses to town
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond has recently opened its arms to three new local businesses all opening this week to...
Arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
5 Cullman County Schools to temporarily transition to remote learning
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools continues to monitor COVID-19 numbers at our 29 campuses and make appropriate adjustments as needed to protect students,...
Death of child under investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, there was an incident involving a small child. It appears to be...
Cullman City Schools update on COVID-19 cases, quarantines
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the latest attendance data, Cullman City Schools currently has a total of 107 reported positive cases of COVID-19 among...
Cullman City Council recognizes Wastewater Treatment Plant Award, approves more downtown...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening took time to recognize Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Jeff Adams and staff for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local rivalries highlight week 1 slate
CULLMAN, Ala. – With week zero in the books, our local squads are turning their attention to this week’s approaching matchups. Friday night’s slate...
Two enter novitiate at St. Bernard Abbey
CULLMAN, Ala. - The journey of two men, which began with an inquiry to St. Bernard Abbey Vocation Director, Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, has...
Arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
As first COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved, get vaccinated for COVID-19...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Too few Alabamians realize the seriousness of infection with COVID-19 and have not made the decision to be vaccinated or have...
Good Hope City Council holds first reading of new proposed ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council agreed Monday night to seek the Attorney General’s opinion regarding a portion of County Road...
Cullman sees 100,000 for back-to-back weekend events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and surrounding areas saw two huge weekends which hosted around 100,000 people with events at York Family...
Services held today for Princess Lillie Handley
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Services will be held Tuesday morning for 8-year-old Lillie Handley of Holly Pond. She became known as Princess Lillie throughout...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School announces inaugural Golden Apron Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will be hosting their Inaugural Golden Apron Competition on Saturday, Sept. 18. This competition will be a...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point JV collects 14-8 win over Haleyville
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors opened up their 2021 JV season at home Monday night as they welcomed the Haleyville Lions....
Arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey announces Alabama’s July unemployment rate is 3.2%; Cullman 2.3%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July 2021 unemployment...
‘Save America’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former President Donald J. Trump visited Cullman Saturday, drawing a crowd that filled the York Family Farm, the west side venue...
She Reads: ‘Then She Was Gone’ by Lisa Jewell
Though I cannot speak much to what exactly I was expecting from “Then She Was Gone,” author Lisa Jewell’s name has come up several...
REHAU plant in Cullman celebrates 25 years in operation
LEESBURG, Va. – REHAU announces the 25-year anniversary of the establishment of its production plant in Cullman, Ala. The plant began operations in early...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Singin’ in the Rain Birthday...
“We’re singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain. What a glorious feeling, we’re happy, again. We’re laughing at clouds, so dark up...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930
The first crate of Cullman County strawberries was sold by D.C. Chambers of Route One, Cullman this week for $5.50.
William M. Dean of Arkadelphia...
COVID-19 surges in Alabama children, vaccination and other measures needed to...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health reports a significant increase in pediatric cases of COVID-19 at this time of year, compared...
Community Luncheon welcomes Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kalloff and Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon returned to Stonebridge Farms on Thursday, and guest speakers Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and...
In remembrance of Will
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the gates opened Thursday evening at Oliver Woodard Stadium for Cullman High School’s first regular season game of the year,...
Wallace State Alumni profile: Dr. Olivia Walker began her academic path...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dr. Olivia Walker’s path to opening her career door began at Wallace State Community College.
Walker is currently a physical therapist in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs 4A Haleyville 29-27 in season opener
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a warm, muggy night in A.G. Hicks Stadium in beautiful Addison, Alabama, the 2A Addison Bulldogs hosted the county rival...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies sprint past D.A.R. 48-21 in season opener
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- If you’ve never seen the lightning shooting monster King Ghidorah from the Godzilla movies then you have a chance to see...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek rolls past Cold Springs 40-6 in season opener
ARLEY, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Arley to take on Meek in the season opener for both teams Friday night and behind a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos blast Brindlee Mountain 53-0 in season opener
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond opened up the 2021 season on its home field Friday night and got things started with a dominant...
Cullman’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library sees huge success
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since its initial kick-off on Aug. 6, Cullman’s Imagination Library has seen unbelievable success. The primary partners in bringing the Imagination...
Arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman seniors have a new place to call home
DECATUR, Ala. – Community Action Partnership of North Alabama hosted the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of Village at Bridge Creek Thursday, Aug....
Good Hope City Council passes ordinance to create special event license...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - In an effort to manage the pop-up up businesses associated with special events, the Good Hope City Council passed an...
Save America rally ramping up for former Pres. Donald J. Trump
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, York Family Farm will play host to former President Donald J. Trump's Rally sponsored by Save America and the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors take jamboree over Priceville 19-14
WEST POINT, Ala. -- On a warm and humid night, the Priceville Bulldogs led by head coach Chris Foster made the trip down I-65...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 35-0 win over Albertville
ARAB, Ala. -- The Arab Knights hosted the Albertville Aggies to start off the 2021 high school football season. It was senior night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville topples Vinemont 28-16 in season opener
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Coach Ryan Brewer and the Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Vinemont Eagles to kick off the 2021 season Thursday night and got...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Morgan scores late to edge Good Hope 34-28
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Thursday night was a wet and muggy one at James W. Shabel Stadium but there was a tight, competitive game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Grissom 23-0 in season opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats kicked off the 2021 season at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night and are off to a 1-0 start after...
Arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist, Celia Fernandez, MD, to Medical Group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes rheumatologist Celia Fernandez, MD to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Fernandez completed her doctorate in medicine at...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH
On Aug. 18, Cullman Regional released the following update:
Cullman County is in the High Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current...
