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    Cullman Power Board ready to respond in case of outages

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Those responsible for keeping the power on for the residents inside the city limits of Cullman have been preparing for possible...

    Tornado safety tips from State Farm Insurance

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    During the peak of storm season, our greatest concern is for the safety of everyone who will be affected by a storm. State Farm...

    Single motor vehicle collision claims life of 16-year-old driver

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    CRANE HILL, Ala. – A single motor vehicle collision along County Road 940 claimed the life of a 16-year-old male early Tuesday afternoon. According...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats open area play with 5-0 win over Decatur

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader against Madison Academy in dramatic fashion Friday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field on...

    ‘Expect 3 rounds’: EMA director addresses Wednesday’s impending severe weather

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little updated the Cullman County Commission during its work session Tuesday afternoon on...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Community Storm Shelters open during tornado warnings (updated)

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    The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) offered this updated list of available storm shelters ahead of Wednesday’s storms. Storms from around 5 a.m....

    Raffle raises funds for Hanceville Fire & Rescue

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     HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Amanda Duke was the lucky winner of a vacation recently, thanks to a raffle held by Hanceville Fire & Rescue. The...

    Fantastic weather brings optimistic crowd to Hanceville’s 4th annual Irish Festival

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     HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated its Irish heritage Saturday with the fourth annual Hanceville Irish Festival, enjoying perfect weather and a...

    CCCDC student welcomes dad home from Air Force with the help...

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     CULLMAN, Ala. - When the classmates of 8-year-old Hayden Herron heard that his father, William Herron, would be returning from his overseas deployment with...

    West Point council talks striping of CR 1141

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      WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point Mayor Gerald Schafer at Monday night’s council meeting reported that part of the striping on County Road 1141 has...

    Berlin receives $100K grant for reconstruction of CR 1600, takes next...

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     BERLIN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates shared with his town council the news that local legislators have secured a $100,000...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Scholar’s Bowl Scoreboard, Mar. 9-11, 2021

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County high school and middle school Scholars’ Bowl coordinator Christine O’Leary shared the results of the season’s third and fourth...

    CMS piano recital set for Thursday at WSCC

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    CULLMAN CITY SCHOOLS Piano students at Cullman Middle School will be showing off what they’ve learned this week, with the annual piano recital takes place...

    ADMH’s Hamerdinger recipient of Boyce Williams Award

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Stephen (Steve) Hamerdinger, director, Office of Deaf Services (ODS), Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Alabama Department...

    St. Paul’s Spring Flea Market to feature local shops, one-of-a-kind finds

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    St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Spring Flea Market this Saturday, March 20. Vendors will be located inside the school gym and in...

    State’s January unemployment rate is 4.3%, Cullman rate of 2.5% 3rd...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2021 unemployment rate is 4.3%, down...

    John Cox claims victory at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on Lewis...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. (March 14, 2021) – After leading the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers, Covercraft Stop 2 – Lewis...

    CCBOE gives $500 supplement to full-time staff for efforts during pandemic

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved a one-time $500 supplement to all of its full-time employees aside from...

    A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The...

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    “The Greatest Party in American History” may have been the famous “Black and White Masked Ball” created by author Truman Capote, which he hosted...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1930

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    From the Files of 1930:  Sunday, March 2 was the 80th birthday of Mrs. T.M. Gibbs, of Hanceville. The family gathered at the home of...

    PREP BASEBALL: Warriors extend win streak with 8-4 win over Decatur

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – After routing Locust Fork at home 13-2 Friday night, the Warriors returned home to take on Decatur and extended their...

    On target: 398 student archers take part in Cullman County Nationals...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Student archers from across Cullman County visited the gym at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center on Thursday and Friday for...

    CHS bands take stage for 2021 Music Performance Assessment

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday night was a big night for the Cullman High School Band program as the concert and symphonic bands performed to...

    ‘It is God that kept them safe’

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- The residents of Woodland Haus in Cullman lined Main Street outside of their facility Friday afternoon to celebrate 365 days of being...

    Cullman County elementary and middle school students return to 5-day in-person...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette announced at the county school board meeting Thursday evening that Kindergarten through eighth-grade classes...

    What’s up on Cherokee Avenue?

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    Reliance Worldwide’s $19M distribution center rising fast near southwest side industrial parks   CULLMAN, AL. – Local folks are asking, “What is that building rising up...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Heatherly, Norton drill walk-off HRs to lead ‘Cats...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against the Mustangs of...

    ARCHERY: East Elementary, Vinemont Middle, Vinemont High earn wins at Cullman...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Nationals Warm-up was held at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center and after two days of competition,...

    Cold Springs High named top school in county system

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    System-wide achievements, improvements on display at board meeting    CULLMAN, Ala. - School achievements and facility improvements were on full display as the Cullman County Board...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    St. Paul’s to honor alumnus Michael Heatherly with Impact Award

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Cullman has named alumnus Michael Heatherly as the recipient of its second Impact Award.   Heatherly went on...

    Harmony School lunchroom staff recognized for outstanding service

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Lunchroom staff members at Harmony School were recently recognized as the school’s Employees of the Month. The four hard-working women go...

    Hanceville prepares for Irish Festival, clean-up week, yard sale weekend

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     HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville at Thursday’s council meeting set the dates for this year’s free clean-up week and yard sale weekend. The...

    ADPH expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include people 55+, those with...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility...

    Dodge City council seats new member, hears complaint over gaming machines

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      CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening selected and seated community native Heather Langley as its newest member, filling the...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview walks it off twice against Hanceville; Thursday scoring...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Hanceville for a varsity a doubleheader Thursday night in a rematch from Tuesday night’s meeting in Hanceville. Both games...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bulldogs fall to Winston County 4-2

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- The young Lady Bulldogs of Addison hosted their arch rivals from Double Springs Thursday night and despite a solid effort from...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Marshall, Aderholt file suit against federal government

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    Suit claims illegal manipulation and delaying of census data  MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama and two...

    TUITION FREEZE THIS FALL, FULL CAMPUS OPERATIONS FOR WALLACE STATE

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala – Tuition will not increase at Wallace State Community College for the 2021-2022 academic year, said Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics. That...

    Hanceville gears up for 4th annual Irish Festival

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     HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In 1832, the city of Hanceville was founded by Irish settlers and on March 13, the city will celebrate with its...

    Local Elvis impersonator goes Hollywood

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      CULLMAN, Ala - Alex Swindle was only 10 or 11 years old when he auditioned for a part in a children’s theater musical that...

    CMS students find the science in pond water

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    There’s life and biology teeming pretty much everywhere if you look closely enough—and students at Cullman Middle School spent the past several weeks learning...

    Cullman Community Lions Club cleans up Convent Road

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      CULLMAN, Ala.- Last Friday, members of the Cullman Community Lions Club picked up five bags of garbage along their Adopt-a-Mile stretch of Convent Road....

    Arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering variety of courses beginning...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Small Farmer Training program is offering an exciting variety of courses beginning in April and continuing into...

    CSA’s Long, Lackey qualify for ESSZ Age Group Sectionals

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    CARY, NC – It’s been a busy month for Cullman Swim Association swimmers Charlie Long and Mika Lackey. The CSA duo competed in last...

    Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers Heads to...

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    CULLMAN, Ala.  – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament organization, heads to Cullman, Alabama, this week, March 11-14, for the MLF Tackle...

    Grants from Governor to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama

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    MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $228,289 to assist the efforts of six specialized units and organizations that help victims of...

    Strawberry Festival is back, coming May 1

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    Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism touts active slate starting this week with archery and pro fishing tournaments    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Strawberry Festival has...

    PREP TENNIS: CHS women top Hartselle 8-1 on the road

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. -- After starting last season with an 8-1 loss to Hartselle, the Bearcats bounced back with an 8-1 win over the Tigers...

    South Vinemont meets with light agenda

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      SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night with a light agenda. The council unanimously accepted the minutes from both the...

    Former Mayor escorted out of Colony Town Council meeting after argument...

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        CULLMAN, Ala. - The Colony Town Council had a fairly quiet agenda Tuesday evening until it reached the public comment section. At that point,...

    PREP BASEBALL: Aggies pull away from Hanceville 19-6; Tuesday scoring recap

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Hanceville for a Tuesday night showdown with the Bulldogs and hung 19 runs on the scoreboard on the...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Meek downs Addison at home 6-4

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    ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison traveled 10 miles south to take on Meek Tuesday night and the Lady Tigers were not gracious hosts. Meek defeated the...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Governor Ivey Proclaims March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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    MONTGOMERY—The State of Alabama has officially recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month as of March 1, 2021. Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating...

    Pet of the Week: Visit the great outdoors with Emmett!

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    (Photo courtesy of Cullman County Animal Shelter) CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Emmett...

    WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball moves up to No. 7 in NJCAA Division...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team is among the Top 10 teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ranks. The Lions (19-2) are...

    Cullman Primary School Resource Officer receives a helping hand

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     CULLMAN, Ala. – Every afternoon, Eli Calloway, 4, rides with his mom Jennifer Calloway to pick up his big sister Emily from Cullman City...

    Cullman Police Department formalizes reserve officer force

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council formally approved a reserve police force for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), noting in...

    U.S. 31 to stop traffic for bridge work March 10

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    HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that traffic on U.S. 31 between Hartselle and Falkville will be stopped as girders are...

    Cullman emergency responders get high tech help from new app

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved the purchase of a new system that will give emergency responders high-tech assistance getting...

    Portion of Main Ave SW will be closed March 11

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    CULLMAN, Ala - A message from City of Cullman Municipal Government: “The portion of Main Ave SW between Swafford Rd SW and Cherokee Ave...

    Good Hope City Council moves one step closer to new planned...

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      GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council moved one step closer to being able to announce one of several new projects currently being...

    Cullman City Council grants 10-year tax abatement for unknown industrial project

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for an existing Cullman industrial manufacturer without naming the...

    PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont collects 18-3 win at Holly Pond; Monday scoring...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles made the short trip over to Holly Pond for a matchup with the Broncos Monday night and...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Lt. Jeff Warnke discusses drone mapping process near HWY 278 and...

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    Lieutenant Jeff Warnke, Cullman Police Department's Senior Traffic Homicide Investigator, talks about today's drone mapping process near 278 and 157. The total drone mapping took...

    Hunting antler sheds

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    Late winter and early spring can often be a dull time for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Deer season is over, and turkey season has...

    Avoid planting summer vegetables too early

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—In anticipation of enjoying summer vegetables, gardeners often plant too early causing them to struggle. In Alabama the often-warmer temperatures in late...

    Judson College trustees launch aggressive fundraising campaign

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    MARION, Ala. - After an extensive review process during the past six months, the board of trustees of Judson College committed to an aggressive...

    PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles place 1st,...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School hosted this year’s Cold Springs Invitational Saturday and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles posted impressive performances....

    A Round of Applause for 365 American Joy-Givers in 2021: The...

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    The party tent is a giant, transparent, “Lawrence Welk” bubble inflated over a lighted, chessboard-inspired dance floor. The air is fresh and fragrant with...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1920

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    From the Files of 1920: On Sunday, September 19, 1920 a big dinner was given at the home of William E. Grimmett, near Good Hope....

    Obituary: Charles G. Mann, 67, of Hanceville

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    Funeral services for Charles G. Mann, 67, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend...

    Obituary: June A. Main, 83, of Cullman

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    Funeral service for June A. Main, 83, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Family will...

    Undetectable = Untransmittable: An effort to end the HIV epidemic

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has adopted the Prevention Access Campaign‘s Undetectable = Untransmittable(U=U), a national movement to dismantle...

    Cullman man charged with trafficking meth

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    CULLMAN, Ala – A Cullman man has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine according to the Cullman Police Department (CPD). The CPD said Officer AJ White...

    ‘Horticulture is my true love’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  After almost four decades with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover is hanging up his...

    Controlled burns top tool for wildlife, land managers

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    David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Social media has been filled with smoke and fire lately as many land managers, like the...

    March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month

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    Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. Symptoms of poisoning can be especially traumatic, ranging from seizures and vomiting to nosebleeds and diarrhea.  “Nobody wants...

    ‘I think we are going in the right direction’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order until April 9, with a few changes for...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Addison downs Lynn 14-2 in 5 innings

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their Cross-county rivals, the Lynn Lady Bears in a chilly late afternoon softball game. The Lady Bulldogs...

    North Alabama Agriplex kicks off 2021 adult and children’s programs

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s 2021 public program schedule is now set with many in-person and virtual programs scheduled for all ages....

    COVID-19 case, vaccine update: March 5

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    Friday, March 5, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub (https://bit.ly/3iVJwXK) Case details Total confirmed cases in AL: 391,369...

    Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard: March 2-4, 2021

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County high school and middle school scholars’ bowl competition kicked off again at Wallace State Community College this week, and...

    Cullman County Circuit Clerk’s Office passes 2015-2020 financial audit

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain reported this week that her office received a clean financial audit report from the Alabama...

    Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Saint Bernard Saints are heroes, too 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard students rolled up their sleeves and donated blood to LifeSouth Monday, March 1 at the school. Of the 24...

    Colony holds Black History Month celebration

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    COLONY, Ala. - The town of Colony on Saturday, Feb. 27 concluded Black History Month with a celebration at its educational complex, inviting members...

    Cullman Caring for Kids: Cullman Lions help out; ‘Southern Momma’ coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has plenty of good news to report these days, celebrating a large contribution that will help...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs drops nail-biter to Jasper; Thursday scoring recap

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles hosted Jasper for their home opener Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, they dropped...

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops home tilt against Mars Hill 13-0

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Mars Hill Panthers in the first of a home and home series, Addison travels to Mars Hill tomorrow night. It was...

    PREP BASEBALL: Warriors blank Fairview at home 10-0

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – After handling Athens on the road 10-0 earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for a showdown...

    PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to Hayden at home 12-1

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to host Hayden for a varsity matchup Thursday night and after building an...

    (Bonus) Pet of the Week: Enjoy a treat with this Butter...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Since the Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the...

    Ivey extends mask mandate until April 9

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, until Friday, April 9...