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Brave participants jump into the outdoor pool at Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (W.C. Mann for The...

Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The...

Before and after shots show the work a group of volunteers from Hanceville First United Methodist Church did in a girls’ restroom at Hanceville...

Donald Wayne Trammell (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas revoked the bond of Donald Wayne Trammell, 43,...

Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis that someone having a heart attack. ...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Clockwise, from top left: Damien Hausler, Diane Mendez Lopez, Eric Goodman, Cristina Lynn Schafer and Steven Paul Harris (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - The Cullman...

CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic. According to the Prostate Cancer...

CULLMAN – You may have heard of celebrities being genetically tested to find out their risk for certain types of female cancers. Learn about...

Dakota Mardel Sapp (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Cullman man, Dakota Mardel Sapp, 21, was arrested on New Year’s Day, charged with making...

Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson in her office on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -...

Anthony O'Neal Burrow (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN - A Warrior man was arrested last week after an incident on Interstate 65 South on Christmas...

Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel took media on a tour of the organization’s water-damaged basement Wednesday afternoon. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...

Updated 1-3-19 at 1:24 p.m. CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand...

Makenzie Cantrell, left, and Maylen Fantocone, were recognized with awards at the pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class...

Heather Lawrence and Lesley Ann, the Southern Ghost Girls (contributed) CULLMAN - The Southern Ghost Girls will kick off their 2019 tours on Jan. 12...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering loads of fun classes, programs and special events for all ages in 2019....

As equipment on the brew floor quietly did its thing, crowds packed the Goat Island Tap Room as Round 2 supplied live entertainment on...

Brooks’ Place Executive Director Gail Swafford (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - As 2018 draws to a close, Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Executive Director...

The Living Faith Quartet is the host group for the inaugural North Alabama Quartet Convention, which will take place Jan. 18-19, 2019 at Temple...

Guests dine in at the new Firehouse Subs on U.S. Highway 31 South in Cullman on Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -...

Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - A Jones Chapel man set to appear in court in January to face a manslaughter charge in the December...

Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after 2016’s Polar Bear Plunge. This year’s event will take place...

Crime CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman County Cullman County offices are closed today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec.  31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Sanitation...

Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The...

CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere fun to ring in the new year? Here are some local options: (Descriptions by event organizers) New Year's Eve Dinner and...

Photo courtesy of www.nrcs.usda.gov CULLMAN - Cullman’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office will remain open during the government...

Officer Jack Springer, left, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 50 years of service. Capt. Bobby Kelley, right, is retiring from the...

Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Sgt. Arvel Allison (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Harmony School and the community are mourning the loss of...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: Chloe is a pit bull mix a little...

Staff and volunteers pose for a photo on Christmas Eve at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton. The restaurant served a free meal to...

Lynsey Todd, Dustin Beaty (Alabama Retail Association) MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman business owners have been named to the Alabama Retail Association board of directors: Lynsey...

The Cullman Brewers Guild presents a $400 donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank; left to right: Tim Haynes, Joseph Pace (CBG),...

Update from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Wind Advisory remains in effect w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph possible this afternoon....

Cullman County Public Library (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will begin offering free tax preparation services at the Cullman...

Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville. CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Photo courtesy of myballroomdanceclub.com CULLMAN - If your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise, learn something new, meet new people or all of...

DODGE CITY - April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope earlier this year as a way to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, and help...

L-R: Camp Smile-A-Mile Program Director Jennifer Amundsen receives copies of “Billy the Kitten and Travis Too” from Levi Bates and author Elena Caudle.  (Photo...

Kicking off Curt’s Closet’s first sorting day were (L-R): Denise Williams, Courtney Herron, Christy Patterson, Brenda Rush, Ashley Wilson and Carrie Bentley back in...

Doug, Eli, Tanner and Karen Gaines pose for a photo this week. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - A recent letter to Santa...

James McWhorter poses in front of the Good Hope High School ACT Wall of Fame (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - James...

Bobby Martin, Booty Hyatt, Tom Goen, Burt Gilley and Gene Sumner gathered around a table to play Rook at this year’s Baileyton Senior Christmas...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Deputy Ron Wood supervises inmates on the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Since the beginning of  2018, the...

Brett Steven Amerson, left, and the box truck he was driving when he was involved in the fatal hit and run crash in Cullman...

Willow Kilpatrick, 6, whispers in Santa’s ear Thursday at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse...

Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department) Updated 12-20-18 at 7:05 p.m. CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

A retirement reception was held for Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, center, on Wednesday. With Haney are CCED Project Coordinators Tanya Sears...

2017 Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Santa Claus will be in the Cullman County Courthouse lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday,...

Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (right) with school board members (L-R) Jason Speegle (departing), Mike Graves (stepping down as president) and Chris...

"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22, 4-9 p.m. Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue! Cullman Fire and Rescue has...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department) Updated 12-19-18 at 4:33 p.m. CULLMAN - A Morris man has been named as the suspect in Tuesday night's...

LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/19/suspect-named-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county CULLMAN - A Holly Pond man has been identified as the victim in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson....

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four recent adoptions, including former Pet of the Week Duffy to a pet rescue, but...

Jason Lavan Turner, left, and the drugs recovered when he was arrested on Friday in Cullman County (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Cullman Narcotics...

Left to right, top: James Tyler Hinman, Asia Ryan Graham, Justin Dwayne Turner Left to right, bottom: Christina Louise Karrer, Matt Hill, Jake Aaron Williams (Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 17, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Map created by resident Scott Edmondson shows the area in Good Hope (outlined in green) being considered as the new location for Rock the...

Liam Pepper, age 3, poses with the giant teddy bear he won Saturday night at the 2018 Baileyton Christmas Celebration. (Christy Perry for The...

Photo courtesy of Fairview High School/Playbill FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School will present "Scenes, Sweets, and Songs" on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and...

Santa Claus rides in style in Saturday’s Good Hope Christmas Parade. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - Postponed from last week due...

The Cullman Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop event took place Saturday morning. Pictured is Chief Kenny Culpepper. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...

West Point took top honors in the high school tournament, defeating regular season champion Good Hope by 20 points. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...

Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, points to a winner at Friday’s annual Christmas party for seniors at the Cullman Civic...

The CCCDC presents a check to the Town of Baileyton; left to right are Sen. Garlan Gudger, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, Rep. Randall Shedd,...

CATA Building Construction students Dusty Burney, Payton Oden and Colton Robison install a birdhouse as Woodland Haus Assisted Living Director Mary Briscoe and residents...

CULLMAN - There are several fun holiday events scheduled to take place this weekend in and around Cullman. Here are a few to enjoy: Photos...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Sheriff Matt Gentry (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Extra Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies will be on patrol from now through New Year’s...

The proposed renovation plan for Nesmith Park provides for a splash pad, regulation and youth baseball/softball fields, multi-use football/soccer field, pickleball and basketball courts...

The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Magan F. Bartlett, left, stands with Southern Eats Owner Laci Schuman, right, at the ribbon cutting for Schuman’s...

Hanceville Police Officer Tyler Isbell receives a certificate of achievement from Mayor Kenneth Nail after completing APOSTC certification at the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy...

(Stock Photo) CULLMAN – Just after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Cullman Police Department received two calls stating bomb threats had been made against an...

Aaron Mathis, left, was instructed at Wallace State by program head Bert Mackentepe.  HANCEVILLE –  Aaron Mathis once navigated through Wallace State’s Flight Technology/Aviation...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Photo courtesy of Makers Market on Facebook CULLMAN - The second annual Makers Market is coming to Cullman’s Festhalle this Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9...

Windell Joe Campbell was acquitted in a Cullman County court on Wednesday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Cullman County man denied his motion...

Photo courtesy of ALEA Updated 12-12-18 at 10:47 p.m. JONES CHAPEL - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck at County Road 1114 and County...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement...

Video and photos from Tuesday night's Welti Elementary School Christmas Program CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. Copyright 2018 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Luminaries and U.S. flags line the walkway to the water at Holly Pond’s Governor's Park Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND...

More than 1,000 square feet of Goat Island Brewing’s floor had to be taken up to put in a new reinforced floor with drainage...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman High School Girls Soccer Coach Jacob Brown (left) with TOVO Academy Founder Todd Beane (right) in Spain last week. (Photo courtesy of Jacob...

Can you say no to this face? CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four adoptions in the last week and hopes to...

Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry...

Updated 12-10-18 10:47 p.m. CULLMAN - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Cherokee Avenue and 24th Street (just south...

Justin Anthony Jeffries, Jr., left; Jason Lynn Cloud, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Two men were arrested recently by the Cullman County Sheriff’s...