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    Editorial: The policies of starting over pt. 2

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    Change is a largely evolving concept. Occasionally, we are swept up in this giant wave of newness and gives us a feeling of being...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Jackie Junior Fulghum

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    Jackie Junior Fulghum was born March 3, 1943 in Cullman County and he lived in Hanceville. He was drafted into the United States Army...

    ‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ at Ave Maria Grotto 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, artists Ben South and Donna Drake premiered their children’s musical “Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph” in the Ave Maria...

    Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show returns to Wallace State June...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at...

    Grilled Cheese wins the day at Hanceville’s inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Saturday to Hanceville’s Downtown to enjoy a day dedicated to America’s go-to comfort sandwich. The inaugural...

    Local charitable organizations announce upcoming golf tournaments

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman charity clothing boutique Curt’s Closet and Cullman Child Advocacy Center Brooks’ Place both recently announced plans for fundraising golf tournaments...

    Recent briefing gives positive updates on Highway 157construction progress

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The construction on Alabama Highway 157 is well underway as Chilton Contractors Inc. work on the two-lane northbound roadway. The plans...

    She Reads: ‘One Step Behind’ by Lauren North

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    Any time you open a new book, you are introduced to a world of endless possibilities. There are a thousand--no, a million different places...

    Drink water to beat the summer heat

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Drinking water may be the best way to beat the hot Alabama temperatures that arrive with summer. With temperatures routinely...

    Summer safety: swimming and water safety

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the World Health Organization (WHO), drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Over 230,000 people...

    Pet of the Week: Relax with Big Jake!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Big Jake is a one-year-old Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix....

    365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The USO Show Birthday Party

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    The USO (United Services Organization) was created early in World War II to provide “home away from home” for everyone in our military. The...

    Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954

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    Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to...

    The Refuge Church hosts annual Fishing Rodeo

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- The Refuge Church in East Point, Alabama, off Highway 278, hosted their annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday morning. The rodeo kicked off at...

    Summer Safety: Memorial Day Weekend

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Going into Memorial Day Weekend, many people have plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. However, it's important to...

    Cullman Regional welcomes occupational medicine physician Donald Battle, MD, to medical...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified family physician Donald Battle, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Battle is a graduate of...

    Holly Pond High School’s new Home Economics classroom ready for 2021...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - For the past three years, Holly Pond High School has been waiting on their brand-new Home Economics classroom and it...

    Hanceville City Council votes in favor of providing employees with monetary...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council voted Thursday to give the city’s employee’s full time and part time employees a one-time pay adjustment...

    Five WWI veterans to be honored at special ceremony today

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Five men will be honored Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park hosted by the American Legion...

    Editorial: Laying stress at the door

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    As a certified yoga instructor who has taught for over seven years, Beverly Dotesy found her neighboring passion in massage therapy. She had always...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    WSCC SOFTBALL: Season ends in NJCAA Division I National Championship quarterfinals...

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    View pictures from Thursday’s game | https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallacestate/albums/72157719337756505 YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State softball’s season ended Thursday night at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I...

    CodeRED: Alabama unveils new emergency alert system

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of...

    Cullman Community Theatre hopes for summer show, summer theater camp coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre announced this week via social media, “Cullman Community Theatre's Summer Season is on! Due to very recent updates...

    Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet grab-and-go to offer grab-and-go meals starting Wednesday, June...

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony office of Carpenter’s Cabinet will start its summer feeding program on Wednesday, June 2 and running through Aug. 11,...

    Improvement efforts continue to be made at Cullman Memory Gardens as...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board is hoping the community will support their efforts as they continue to make improvements at Cullman...

    Flags placed at Cullman Memory Gardens by Cullman VFW members

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board, members of the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 and other volunteers came out Thursday...

    Go Fish, Alabama! teaches basics of fishing

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of fishing, but didn’t know where to begin? The Alabama Department of Conservation...

    Veteran Memorial: James Walter Brock III

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    James Walter Brock III was born December 1, 1946 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the...

    Upcoming Memorial Day weekend events

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several events happening around Cullman County this Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day has become a time that many...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Looking back at a fun 2021 season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 season was an eventful and memorable one for several local teams. Holly Pond, Cullman, Cold Springs, Good Hope and...

    No. 5 Wallace State rebounds late Wednesday at nationals after extra-inning...

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    View pictures from Wednesday’s games | https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallacestate/albums/72157719276365153 YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team kept its season alive late Wednesday night, defeating Odessa College 10-2 in five...

    “He’s a miracle!” 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday was a birthday Ron Mann will never forget. It’s a miracle, according to his doctors, that he is able to...

    German Axe Throwing Company to host charity tournament to benefit Children’s...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company (GATCo) is enjoying its novel place in Cullman area recreation, and will host a charity tournament on...

    Curt’s Closet goes full time: charitable boutique now open Tuesday-Friday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Wilson started her new job on Tuesday, May 25. Her charitable clothing and accessory boutique Curt's Closet started new business...

    ‘We want to prepare students’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools (CCS) is gearing up to launch a new citizenship program that aims to impact hundreds of local students...

    The halls of knowledge: Cullman County Public Library

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - When you walk into the Cullman County Public Library, you are greeted by a rush of cool air and quiet, but...

    Build-A-Boat

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Second-grade students at East Elementary School have recently been reading the children’s classic “Where the Wild Things Are,” by Maurice Sendak,...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    PREP BASEBALL: A look back at an exciting 2021 season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Another high school baseball season has come to a close and several local teams had some big seasons. We saw a...

    Folds twirls three-hit shutout, lifting No. 5 Wallace State softball in...

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    YUMA, ARIZ. – Haylee Folds twirled a three-hit gem and five Wallace State softball players accounted for RBIs in the Lions’ 5-0 first-round victory over...

    Hanceville prepares to host Inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A fun day is planned this Saturday in downtown Hanceville as they celebrate one of the most beloved comfort foods--grilled cheese!...

    ‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ coming this Sunday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in...

    LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to...

    Cullman Caring for Kids faces food supply shortfalls as summer approaches

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to...

    Cullman City Council commits $6 million to school system capital projects

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a resolution “to authorize the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with...

    Colony Council meeting canceled after two members walk out

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday afternoon cut its proceedings short after members Ethel Alexander and Samuel Ashford walked out ahead...

    Editorial: The policies of starting over

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    There are few things that we as people seem to love less than change. The disruption to our daily patterns, motions and moments rattles...

    Pet of the Week: Finish the school year with a great...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    CATA cosmetology student wins with Alabama-inspired design

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network,...

    East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years of service

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition...

    Victim Services seeks to bring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to Cullman

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     CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular...

    Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launching Industrial Maintenance...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is launching an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning with the summer...

    Good Hope City Council votes to allow Sunday alcohol sales Monday...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council voted Monday night to allow Sunday alcohol sales beginning July 4, 2021. Alcohol will be...

    New principal named at Hanceville High School

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    CATA Cosmetology students earn College Readiness Indicator certificates

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cosmetology students Diana Arroyo, D.J. Dubick, Fiayla Herc, Elyse Koloski and Yulissa Velazquez at the Cullman Area Technology Academy recently earned...

    Central Board of Control selects Alvin Briggs as next AHSAA Executive...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association....

    Veteran Memorial: Rufus B. Humphries and Tolbert L. Humphries

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    Rufus B. Humphries  Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and...

    Editorial: Education dedicated to community

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    The city and county schools always do an amazing job at taking care of Cullman’s students and with summer just around the corner, they...

    Editorial: Our Personal Trainer 

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    “But when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.”  John 16:13 NIV                 Personal trainers are a wonderful asset in...

    Alabama’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.6%, Cullman County 2.1%

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from...

    Cullman City Board of Education honors top teachers, school nurses

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board recently named its elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year and honored its school nurses for...

    365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The West Less Traveled Birthday Party

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    John Wayne’s last movie, “The Shootist,” was scheduled for filming in El Paso, Texas but “The Duke,” changed the script to move production near...

    Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954

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    Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs....

    Small but always significant

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Pomp and Circumstance echoed throughout the room as the Class of 2021 at the Children’s Development Center began their procession. Cameras...

    BONUS Pet of the Week: Make friends with Moxie!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of...

    ADOL issues reminders regarding teen employment

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As summer approaches, the Alabama Department of Labor is reminding employers of the regulations associated with employing teen workers. As many...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    ‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit...

    She Reads: The Woman in the Window by: A.J. Finn

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    When initially reaching for “The Woman in the Window”, I hoped sincerely to find a novel that would truly capture the magical essence of...

    Five names added to Cullman WW1 memorial after Tribune reporter discovers...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors...

    Editorial: Music’s comeback in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - While live music may have been a staple for many before the pandemic hit, it has certainly dwindled to a crawl...

    COVID-19 – Then and now

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    With so many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more and more people being vaccinated, folks are finally able to return to their normal activities....

    Vaccination Volunteers: CATA Health Science students help during pandemic

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy health science students recently had the opportunity to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The Cullman County Health Department...

    West Point school bus collision leaves students uninjured

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - A collision with a Cullman County School bus and a passenger vehicle ended with no injuries Thursday afternoon.  “West Point bus...

    Veteran Memorial: Bernice Entrekin

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    Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and...

    Cullman County to add four additional Pre-K classrooms

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has been approved for state funding that will grow the district's Pre-K program. Four additional classrooms will be added...

    Pet of the Week: Pick a winner with Winnie!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:   Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix....

    Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Wallace State students win 44 medals at state SkillsUSA competition, 22...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to flourish at the state SkillsUSA competition.    Wallace State had 44 students who recently won medal, including 26...

    Fairview FFA string band wins state competition

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At the 93rd annual Alabama FFA State Convention, held virtually this week, Fairview High School’s FFA string band took home top...

    Workforce shortage results in policy changes

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A current shortage of employees resulted in the Cullman County Commission examining and changing the definition of “relative” in their nepotism...

    Duck River Reservoir boat ramps closing at 5 p.m. today

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman has announced the temporary closure of its boat ramps at the Duck River Reservoir today, May 20...

    Veteran Memorial: Allie Snider

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    Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served...

    Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick

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    Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a...

    Alabama Farm Credit welcomes new chief financial officer

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit has named Kedric Karkosh CFO of the $1.1 billion rural lending cooperative. In this role, he manages the...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Bubbling up in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all who love anything soapy, sudsy and splendidly scented! Magnolia Soap & Bath Co has arrived in Cullman and they...

    Berlin approves resurfacing of multiple roads, still offering weather radios 

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    BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved the expenditure of up to $100,000 on roads or portions of roads within...

    Sewer rate increase, late fees coming to West Point 

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents will soon be paying more for water. The town council voted Monday night to amending the current...

    Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan honored by Cullman County Commission

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission honored Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan at the beginning of its Tuesday evening commission meeting. As stated...

    Frankweiler Fountain flows again!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Senior centers to reopen June 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news for area seniors! Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Stephanie Lawson confirmed Tuesday afternoon that all senior centers will...

    Veteran Memorial: Edward Morris Pike

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    Edward Morris Pike was born July 10, 1949, in Cullman County and lived in Hanceville. He enlisted in the United States Army and served...

    Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic now scheduling appointments

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. - Patients can now schedule appointments at Cullman Regional’s Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic. The specialty physician clinic is the first phase...