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Summer meals returning to county schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Schools Child Nutrition Program (CNP) and its workers are deeply committed to their motto, “School may be out,...
Obituary: Helen Patricia Denton Gorff
Helen Patricia Denton Gorff, age 73, of Cullman
Helen Patricia Denton Gorff, age 73, of Cullman passed from this life on Friday, May 24, 2024,...
South Vinemont to appoint new council member
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigned, effective immediately, at the council’s April meeting, leaving place 3 open. On Monday, June 3, the...
Birmingham-Southern College celebrates final commencement ceremony
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham-Southern College held its final commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24, in Bill Battle Coliseum, celebrating 245 members of the Class...
LIST: Area Vacation Bible Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities across the county will be plentiful over the next few months.
Cullman is home to a large...
Birmingham-Southern College World Series Block Party Send Off
BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Birmingham-Southern College's baseball program invites all fans and supporters to join them at Tasty Town restaurant, located at 16 14th St....
A day of remembrance
Cullman community honors fallen heroes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Set against the backdrop of monuments commemorating various wars and the lives lost in them, the Disabled...
Summer break food resources
CULLMAN, Ala. - As summer sets in, it's a time of joy and relaxation for many families. However, for some, it can also bring...
ONTO OKC! Alabama Softball headed to its 15th Women’s College World...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the 15th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after...
COLUMN: Fishin’ and cheatin’ – caught lead handed!
I just read an article about a man who was disqualified from a fishing tournament for cheating. Y’all, I think Jesus is coming soon....
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah’s latest book is historical fiction set in 1966 during the Vietnam War. The first part of the book takes place in Vietnam. The second...
Cullman County’s Grayson Randall attends inaugural 4-H Leadership Academy
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Five Alabama 4-H members are among the 25 students selected nationwide to attend the inaugural 4-H Leadership Academy. The academy...
CCPS Kindergarteners perform ‘Lemonade!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kindergartners at Cullman City Primary School on Tuesday, May 21, presented “Lemonade!” a 20-minute musical for friends and family to mark...
The decline of the flowering dogwood
It can be disheartening to see a prized and beloved landscape tree or shrub be damaged, fall, decline in health, or die. Over the...
Vinemont to hold cleanup day for Henry and Roe Wood Park...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont, local business the Man Cave Market and Cullman real estate agent Richard Neese are coming together to improve,...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force looks to educate community
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force met Wednesday, May 22, at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Training Center.
The gathering was...
Files from yesteryear: 1902
From the files of 1902
The old building on the corner of Second Avenue and Fourth Street East is now being removed preparatory to the...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The community will always have your back’: Cold Springs’...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Josh Winfrey played multiple sports in high school and had a great career. He talked about one of...
Honoring those who sacrificed
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers gathered at the Cullman City Cemetery on Friday, May 24, to honor those who served in the United States Armed...
Murph 2024: Cullman CrossFit gyms hosting challenge to honor fallen hero,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - CrossFit gyms across the country are gearing up for the annual "Murph" event, a workout held in honor of U.S. Navy...
Cullman County Commission moves toward airport expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21, approved plans for engineering services for the reconstruction...
Kerry Baswell newest Cullman County ADA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office has a new assistant district attorney. Cullman County DA Champ Crocker recently announced the hiring...
CCBOE: 99.3% of third graders reading at or above grade level
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly meeting Monday, May 20, heard a very positive update from Superintendent...
The Crossing hosting bass tournament June 8 at Smith Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Crossing, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food and other services to those in need in Cullman, is excited to...
Pet of the week: Taste the rainbow with Skittles
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grabbing a piece of the rainbow is easier than ever with Skittles, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Skittles is an...
(Updated) Police chase ends in wreck, 1 fatality, in south Cullman
Updated at 6:34 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman was killed in south Cullman Friday morning when the vehicle she was driving was...
Lee Leads wire-to-wire to win MLF General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – The first time Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, ever tasted tournament victory, competing on Lake Guntersville at age...
Curry hired as Wallace State Head Softball Coach, Cesepedes as Assistant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) softball coach Megan Curry to lead the Lions softball team, President Dr....
Berlin set to hire part-time help, approves changes to 2 roads
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted to create four temporary part-time staff positions to assist with the town’s upcoming 2024...
West Point Scholars Bowl team headed back to national championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team will attend the National Academic Quiz Tournaments' High School National Championship Tournament...
ALEA emphasizes boating safety, kill switch and wakesurfing regulations ahead of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division joined organizations across the nation to participate and observe National Safe Boating...
Jordan Lee leads final 10 into Knockout Round, Thrift Banks $30K...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 22, 2023) – The two anglers who dominated their respective groups during the Qualifying Round at General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass...
Wallace State women’s tennis 9th in the nation, men finish 16th
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s tennis team finished 9th in the nation after competing at the 2024 National Junior College Athletic...
8 Cullman County seniors participate in North Alabama Academy of Craft...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Eight seniors from Cullman County accepted positions with various companies at the inaugural North Alabama Academy of Craft Training (ACT) signing...
ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day weekend, reminds drivers of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation anticipates a higher than usual number of vehicles on Alabama’s roadways this weekend as Memorial Day...
CCBOE recognizes student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Prior to the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) monthly meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette recognized multiple student-athletes and scholars for...
Fairview’s Guyton inducted into UWA Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society
LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama has announced 23 latest inductees into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic...
Jordan Lee coasts to qualifying round win, Rose Wins $10K Big...
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 21, 2023) – Despite locking up a spot in the Knockout Round of General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024 at the Kissimmee Chain of...
Wallace State tops Salt Lake 9-6 at NJCAA World Series
OXFORD, Ala. -- The Lions’ bats were on fire during their first game at this year’s National Junior College Athletic Association Division I World...
CPD’s Pounders joins Traffic Homicide Investigation unit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently congratulated Officer Zane Pounders for successfully completing Traffic Homicide Investigation parts one and two.
Chief David Nassetta...
Dinner on First ‘cornerstone event for our community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The highly anticipated annual Dinner on First event once again exceeded expectations, drawing hundreds on Saturday, May 18, and raising a record...
Join the fun at Hanceville’s annual Kids Fish O’ Rama May...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The annual Kids Fish O' Rama tournament is set to take place Friday, May 24, at Veterans Park in Hanceville. Open...
Dr. Brad Stapler to be next Principal at Fairview High School
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its May 20, 2024, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendation to hire...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with...
ACES: 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest featuring new categories for 2024
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest is back for another year with some new competition categories. Emily Nichols, an Alabama...
Wallace State Nursing holds 1st of 2 pinning ceremonies for Class...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recognized more than 75 graduates at the first of two pinning ceremonies for...
Education notes
Cullman’s Caleb Norman named to spring 2024 Dean's List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Caleb Norman was named among the students who qualified for...
ADCNR: Eastern indigo release adds 40 to Conecuh National Forest
A project to restore the Eastern indigo snake to Alabama is one step closer to its goal with the release of 40 indigos in...
Hanceville Park and Rec seeking sponsors for upcoming H.P.R Pro Rodeo
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The H.P.R Pro Rodeo is gearing up for its third year, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Scheduled for...
First Source for Women hoping to raise more than ever with...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - First Source for Women is a pregnancy resource center that, through its advocacy and baby boutique, supports young and unprepared mothers...
Files from yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year ae Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson...
Library Board talks progress, future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board at its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, approved the addition of newly appointed Cullman...
Cullman County PALS Beautification Award nominations underway
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) is currently accepting nominations for Beautification Awards. These awards are a physical recognition...
Cullman Regional Foundation donates $150K for new ambulance
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees recently donated $150,000 to Cullman Regional for a new ambulance at Cullman Emergency Medical...
Get ready for the sizzle: Hanceville’s 4th annual Grilled Cheese Festival...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On May 25, downtown Hanceville will transform into a hub of culinary delight and community celebration with the fourth annual Grilled...
2 CHS Career Tech Education students honored
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Career Tech students from Cullman High School’s Educators in Training program, Anna Hill and Maddie Doyle, received first place at the...
‘Genius Hour’ at West Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary fourth and sixth graders participated in a “Genius Hour” program this year.
“Mrs. Regan Caldwell, West Elementary School’s counselor, and...
Vinemont Town Council announces Henry & Roe Wood Park cleanup day,...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council at its recent meeting shared details about upcoming community initiatives.
One such event is the Senior Citizens Day,...
Pet of the week: Fly high with Maverick!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Maverick, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a male Husky who is approximately 2 years old. He's described as...
Cullman Electric’s ‘Touch a Truck’ coming this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative’s Touch a Truck will take place Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County...
Cullman Regional to establish Level II nursery as part of OB...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is expanding obstetric and nursery services with the addition of a fourth OB- GYN physician, six neonatologists and four...
‘Stamp Out Hunger’: Cullman Caring for Kids sees large donation from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids this week received a massive product donation to its food pantry, thanks to the Cullman Post Office....
WildWater to open Memorial Day weekend with new features; Heritage Park...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson told the Cullman City Council this week about plans for upgrades...
Wallace State’s Luke Fernandez named ACCC Pitcher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State student-athlete Luke Fernandez was named Pitcher of the Year by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Fernandez led the ACCC in...
Cullman City Council moves toward airport expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved resolutions to complete several years of pavement repairs and upgrades at Cullman Regional Airport,...
WSCC Dental Hygiene graduates 26 from program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program held a pinning ceremony on May 8, recognizing 26 students successfully completing the program...
Vinemont holds inaugural Farmers and Makers Market
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont welcomed in the warm weather and took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday, May 11, at...
Wallace State Celebrates commencement for Class of 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Around 650 graduates participated in graduation ceremonies at Wallace State Community College on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Traditions Bank...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I will cherish the memories and friends I made...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Dakota Overton is preparing to graduate later this month and in this interview he discussed his stellar...
Local area business spotlight: Hippie Hill Homestead
DANVILLE, Ala. - Jadyen Guthery is a mother, wife, homemaker and now a small business owner. As if her time wasn’t occupied enough with her 2-year-old daughter, Nellie, she...
Good Hope City Council applying for USDA Grant to build new...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first May meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and passed a...
Cullman’s Truth in Nature chapter calls for volunteer outdoorsmen to mentor...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Truth in Nature, a nationwide outdoor ministry, has a simple but powerful mission: to support young men from fatherless and single-parent...
‘This is what education is about’
Local sophomores launch summer business
VINEMONT, Ala. - Two Vinemont High School students have decided to take their summer plans into their own hands and...
2 Cullman County Schools recognized for excellence at state event
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recognized Parkside and Cullman Area Technology Academy on Monday as Schools of Distinction...
Gulf State Park Pier repairs reach milestone
The reconstruction of the Gulf State Park Pier reached a milestone recently when the walkway to the octagon on the end was partially completed.
Lamar...
‘I’ve never let anything hold me back’: Bronco blade runner Daniel...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond student Daniel Figueroa put together another great season on the track and on the hardwood this year. Daniel...
Ivey signs ‘most significant amendment to Alabama’s public records law in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, May 8, signed Senate Bill 270, a bill to set specific timelines that public entities in...
COLUMN: Dear Coach Saban
Dear Coach Saban,
Since I wrote a letter to Kalen DeBoer a few weeks ago and gave him some pointers about the South, I thought...
Maldonado, Lindsey named to ACCS All-Alabama Academic Team
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two Wallace State Community College students were recognized recently at the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) All-Alabama Academic Team Banquet in...
United Way of Cullman County hosting Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host its Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 30, from 11:30...
Flooding rainfall and potential severe weather coming this week
CLANTON, Ala. -- Several upper-level disturbances will affect the state this week. The first will produce rain and thunderstorms beginning this evening in the...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy graduates 23 from program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program held a pinning ceremony on May 8, recognizing 23 students successfully completing the program...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1952
From the files of 1936
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge...
‘I promised Curt I would never let him be forgotten’
Annual Clothed in Cullman event raises funds for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet held its largest fundraiser of the year on Thursday night,...
Best in Show
CHS art student Lane McLeod wins U.S. Congressional Art Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - A young artist from Cullman High School has won the prestigious Best...
‘It means a lot to play where my daddy did’: Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – At the Smith household, playing for the Good Hope Raiders has become something of a family tradition and just one...
Op-Ed: To the single mother on Mother’s Day
I write this as a man who was raised by a single mother during the most transformative years of my life. It's hard to...
Sullivan Creek Ranch hosting 5th annual Gather and Branding Day May...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Step into the world of traditional ranching with the Sullivan Creek Ranch as it opens its doors for the 2024 Gather...
Cornerstone Revival ALTARED Youth group holding BBQ fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cornerstone Revival Center (CRC) ALTARED Youth group is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to support its growing ministry.
Youth Pastor Jordan Fitzgerald...
Vintage Magnolias hosting Mother’s Day tea and book signing with local...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Vintage Magnolias in Hanceville is set to host a Mother's Day tea and book signing event on Saturday, May 11, featuring...
The Link community education courses beginning May 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is knee-deep in preparations for its community education classes that are set to begin on May...
Aspen Institute names Wallace State semifinalist for prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize
WASHINGTON D.C. – On May 7, the Aspen Institute named Wallace State Community College as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community...
Pet of the week: Toby, the gentle giant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pets are great additions to any family or household, often ending up loving, cherished members of the family. Prospective pet parents...
Fact check: Potential Topre America employees not undocumented
The following is a follow-up to www.cullmantribune.com/2024/05/08/going-to-work-100-plus-apply-for-positions-at-topre
CULLMAN, Ala. - Topre America in Cullman is not hiring undocumented immigrants or busing undocumented Haitian workers to...
3 juvenile escapees captured in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three juvenile escapees from Jefferson County are in custody following a pursuit in Cullman County.
At approximately 4 p.m. today, Thursday, May 9, Cullman...
Severe weather threat continues through Friday morning
CLANTON, Ala. -- Through 6 pm, the greatest threat of severe weather will be generally south of I-20 and east of I-65 where scattered...
Fairview Town Council approves funds for VFD
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – At its monthly meeting on Monday, May 6, the Fairview Town Council voted to assist the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department with...
WSCC Women’s Golf places 3rd at NJCAA Women’s South District Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team finished third in the district at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s...
Make the most of summer: Area programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summertime is on the way, and the school year is coming to a close. For families with children, entertainment for those...
Lauren Agnello of Cullman receives UA Department of Art and Art...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The UA Department of Art and Art History is proud to announce the six recipients of our Outstanding Student Awards for...