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Outstanding students from area high schools were honored as DAR Good Citizens at a recent meeting of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters...

Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick...

A map from May 2017 shows the proposed boundaries of an incorporated Berlin.  Only residents living within the proposed town limits and registered to...

CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is hosting its third annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb.10, with all proceeds benefiting...

1-22-18: URGENT: Joy is in a hurry to find a home, so her adoption fee has been reduced to just $5!  CULLMAN - Donna...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Anders, Shaun David, 27 possession of...

MONTGOMERY -  December’s state unemployment numbers were released Friday morning, with Alabama maintaining November’s rate of 3.5 percent, a record low, and Cullman County’s...

Vinemont INSPIRESS team (L-R): teacher/sponsor Shannon Bridges, Baylee Jennings, Hillary Holcomb, Jamie Marotz, Abby Sikes, Derrick Ransom, Justin Hoffman, Braxton Thompson / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE...

Corey Harbison, Matt Gentry and Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos TRIMBLE - A week into the 2018 legislative session in Montgomery, Rep. Corey Harbison,...

Hanceville Fire Rescue was on scene, with its ladder truck, for three days in March 2017, helping to put out the fire at J.B....

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42 possession of...

Despite the storm and numerous closings, Planet Fitness Manager Corey Lee, pictured here on Wednesday, still saw a successful opening day on Tuesday. /...

Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a...

First Avenue Northeast, as seen on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN COUNTY - On Wednesday, The Tribune checked in with mayors around...

CULLMAN – The American Heart Association (AHA) and Cullman Regional have announced a three-year sponsorship to promote the American Heart Association’s “Healthy for Good”...

These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah...

CULLMAN - As a part of Gov. Kay Ivey's declared State Public Health Emergency last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is...

CULLMAN - Here are a few area events that are coming up soon, four of them on Thursday. Bonsai for the Beginner, Jan. 18, 10:30...

CULLMAN -  Due to winter weather and closures this week of offices and mobile units, LifeSouth is currently in emergency need of all blood...

Planet Fitness in Cullman is OPEN! The fitness center enjoyed a quiet grand opening on Tuesday. Pictured, today, is manager Corey Lee. Planet Fitness...

Hartselle Police Chief Ron Puckett, center, has declared his candidacy for Morgan County Sheriff. / Photos courtesy of Puckett’s campaign HARTSELLE - Hartselle Police Chief...

CULLMAN - As of 10:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, Alabama State Troopers report, "We are not experiencing any significant hazardous road conditions at this time,...

Mount Hope, Alabama native Quincy Jackson was in charge of the White House staff kitchen during the terms of three U.S. presidents- Bill Clinton,...

CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8.  After the first week, the candidates listed below...

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Tierra Porter, left, and Morgan Summers, right, will be leading kids onstage and backstage, respectively, in this week’s production of “Jack...

ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.   MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of...

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential...

CULLMAN – The Healthcare Authority of Cullman County late Monday announced that Cullman Regional has completed an agreement with the local physician owners (Physician...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 12-14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported. Arrests for...

CULLMAN - Maybe you really should put more thought into the gifts you give. You never can tell when a gift will turn into...

The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the State Community Luncheon is set for Friday, Jan. 19 at the All Steak Restaurant....

CULLMAN - Cullman County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 in observance of Robert E. Lee Day and Martin Luther King,...

Karma’s Coffee House owner Katie Fine and Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairwoman Kathy Wilson at the task force’s table at the coffee...

This architectural rendering shows the future Desperation Church building that will be located on Old Hanceville Highway (Third Avenue Southeast) at King Edward Street....

L-R: Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, Mazda Motor Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Masamichi Kogai, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Toyota Motor Corporation...

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. / W.C....

CULLMAN - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus....

Tei Ti Taimi, left, and Jason Stevens, right LATEST: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/13/2-suspects-hours-long-manhunt-charged-more-charges-pending Updated 1-13-18 4:18 a.m. The suspects, Tei Ti Taimi and the now-identified Jason Stevens, have been located...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Boatright, Joshua Allen, 39 third-degree domestic...

The Dodge City Town Council met on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. / Nick Griffin Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Dodge...

Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green explains the need for a new fire engine to the council at its Thursday night meeting. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE...

COLONY - On Saturday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be at Colony Town Hall from 10 a.m. until noon...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Brutus, an 18-month-old male terrier hound mix that was confiscated from his...

Orby Shedd at his home in Baileyton / W.C. Mann BAILEYTON - There is a man named Shedd whose accomplishments are well-known in east Cullman...

MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus....

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bevington, Brian Alan, 50 second-degree criminal...

HANCEVILLE - After multiple deadly accidents, the latest on Jan. 4, 2018, and a wave of community action reaching out to state authorities from...

Juan Carlos Jimenez-Alcarez / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office HANCEVILLE - A man who the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said is in the United States illegally...

CULLMAN -  The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for the next session of its popular Citizens’ Academy. The nine-week program...

Wallace State’s Spring 2018 student tutors are, front row, from left, Nancy Tyree, Amanda Matthews, Alex Carter, Ryan Davis and Alex Morrison; back row,...

These Cullman Farm-City youth winners were selected from more than 400 students across Cullman County by the Cullman Farm-City Committee. Outstanding Youth Award Winners for...

VINEMONT - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Vinemont Wednesday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Randy Joe West,...

HANCEVILLE - Hancevile Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville Police Department are asking for any information the public might have about an armed robbery...

A Tuscan landscape is one of the subjects of paintings on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum from the collection of Mississippi artist Bewey...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Abbott, Kalyn West, 25 judge’s order-...

MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey joined Toyota and Mazda leaders today to announce that the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama, as the site of...

Patricia Bentley and Belle from CAAWA with donations given to the organization. The staff of The Cullman Tribune would like to give a big thank...

Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently received a $40,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation through its State Giving Program.  Pictured are Good Samaritan Health Clinic...

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry responded late Tuesday to a lawsuit filed on Friday,...

It is almost time for another exciting kick-off event for Relay for Life. The event will be Thursday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in...

Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire April 1. / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman City Council announced...

The Alabama State Department of Education published its new online dashboard system on Dec. 30, 2017. For now, the system includes only partial “report...

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew worked more than 314 miles of area roads in 2017.  / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office CULLMAN - In...

Whooping crane / Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture DECATUR - If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary that doesn’t involve lots of...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Freeman, Breanna Reigh, 27 failure to...

TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the...

Hanceville’s Creative Design worked into the wee hours after Monday night’s College Football National Championship game, printing 15,000 Alabama T-shirts. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE -...

HUNTSVILLE - Hey, teachers!  Want a chance to get away for a day, brush up on a little science and a little history, and...

Christopher Allen Michael Burgess / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  Officers with the Cullman Police Department on Saturday arrested a Cullman man for trafficking in...

GREENSBORO - On Friday, the Southern Center for Human Rights and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice filed Southern Center for Human Rights...

Tyler Michael Abbott / Etowah County Detention Center GADSDEN - A 17-year-old from Hanceville is behind bars in Etowah County, charged as an adult with...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 5-7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Brooks, Anthony De Jon, 19 second-degree...

Manager Chris Terry gave out souvenir hats to visitors at Saturday's grand opening celebration. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - After months of redesign and reconstruction,...

Mayor Kenneth Nail, along with members of Hanceville’s City Council and other officials, met with ALDOT’s John Cooper at the intersection of Alabama Highway...

Cullman County has 2,393 miles of roads, more than 1,500 of which are maintained by the Cullman County Road Department.  CULLMAN - A while...

The crowd at this year's Polar Bear Plunge may have been smaller, but it was no less enthusiastic. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - This year's...

Area students participating in the SingKids! session of ArtsKids! at Wallace State perform during the Christmas Spectacular in December, with Wallace State students. HANCEVILLE - Wallace...

Black bears in Alabama are being studied by using DNA collection devices, like barbed wire around a bait, as well as collaring adult bears....

Cullman VFW Post 2214 Post Commander Jerry Willibey, right, and Ladies’ Auxiliary President Dee Harris. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Veterans of Foreign Wars is...

CULLMAN - Tomorrow's the day. Brave souls will jump into the outdoor pool at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) for a chance...

HANCEVILLE - A Crane Hill man was killed, and another person injured, Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Beasinger, Tonya Monk, 43 failure to...

CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) last week issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state, and Cullman...

William Thomas Maddux / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - A Cullman man who allegedly shot and killed his stepfather before turning the gun on himself...

The Tribune got an exclusive meet-and-greet with new Cullman High School head football coach Matt Plunkett on Thursday, when he and his family took...

Altec representatives Kelly Westin, left, and Chris Harned, present a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Altec to Wallace State Future Foundation’s Suzanne Harbin...

Pictured, left to right: Perry Shields, Maria Stanford, Stephanie Jowers and Jeb Williamson  / Cullman Rotary Club CULLMAN - The Cullman Rotary Club on Thursday...

HANCEVILLE - One person was killed and one injured Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville residents say is...

At an awareness event in October, Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chair Kathy Wilson, right, displayed Tribune articles on the county’s first two...

Allie Smith, left and Katie Speer, right / Judson College MARION – Two Cullman-area students were named to Judson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall...

The Cullman County Republican Party is currently looking for Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) candidates from the Fairview district. Chris Carter, our incumbent...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Garner, Toby Christian, 37 failure to...

Hazel is a 7-week-old tri-color puppy. / Cullman County Animal Shelter CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wants to let their Pet...

CULLMAN - Cullman City business licenses are now due and payable. If you don’t already have your renewal forms you may download them by...

Updated 1-4-18 at 9:57 a.m. VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick,...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Aaron, Amos Moses, 31 first-degree receiving...

Architect’s concept drawing of the front of the proposed Turner three-story business/loft apartment development / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of...

FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve the appointment of Steve Edelman as its new councilman. Edelman, who was...

Cullman’s legislative delegation: Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; and Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle / Tribune file...

Logan Trammell / Facebook CULLMAN - Findings of an investigation into a fatal Christmas Eve shooting have been turned over to the Cullman County District...