Tag: Local
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Fairview falls at Madison Academy
MADISON, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Madison Academy to battle the Mustangs in the opening round of the state playoffs Friday afternoon but unfortunately...
Man dies following tree removal accident
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man died following a tree removal accident at a jobsite in the Bethsadia community on Tuesday, April 16.
Cullman County...
BBB of North Alabama hosting Cullman Shred Day May 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Better Business Bureau of North Alabama has partnered with AARP Alabama to host Cullman Shred Day on Saturday, May 4, from...
Cullman’s Wildflower Garden: A hidden utopia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucked away in the wooded area of Sportsman Lake Park is the Wildflower Garden, a beautiful collection of natural and native...
Pet of the week: Here’s your chance, Fancy
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Fancy. This sweet girl is approximately 2 years old with a rich,...
Everything you need to know about Relay for Life, set for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Relay for Life event, one of the many pivotal fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, is set to bring the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Hanceville, Holly Pond eliminated on the road, Addison...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Three local teams hit the road for the start of this year’s state playoffs Thursday night and two of them were...
Obituary: Debra Hagemore
Debra Hagemore, 76, of Hanceville passed away April 18, 2024 in Hanceville, Alabama. Mrs. Hagemore was born May 7, 1947 to Walt and Lollie Wilbanks.
She was...
Wallace State names student and teacher of the year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was named Student of the Year and Jackie Donaldson...
Come shop with me: Let’s build a hat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Savannah Nunnelley, the woman behind the creation and design of Collier Custom Hats.
What is a custom hat you might ask?...
CATA students erect outdoor classroom at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - A few Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students have spent the last handful of weeks constructing a new outdoor classroom area...
‘The support we have had is unmatched’
Goat Island celebrates 8 years in business
CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing celebrated its eighth anniversary on Saturday, complete with live bands, food trucks...
Cullman Family Expo a roaring success
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, April 13, the Cullman Family Expo, organized by the Cullman County Child Development Center parent-teacher organization (PTO), delivered a...
Chamber hosts annual State of Education luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 State of Education luncheon on April 12, featuring Wallace State Community College...
Curt’s Closet opens 2nd warehouse for growing programs
CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt’s Closet, established by Ashley Wilson in 2018 to honor the memory of her son Curt Wilson, has grown by leaps...
Dinner on First returning May 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hosted by the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Foundation, Dinner on First is an elegant affair held each year along...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview collects 14-2 win over Holly Pond, Tuesday scoring...
Fairview 14 - Holly Pond 2
Fairview didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Holly Pond. Kylie Kovar's RBI triple brought home Emily...
6 IN A ROW: West Point tops Fairview 9-3 to claim...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in this year’s Cullman County Tournament Championship Game at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night and for...
Homeschool prom, ‘A Night on the Bayou,’ coming April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Timeless Homeschool Events (THE) is an organization that has been serving north Alabama and Huntsville’s homeschooling families for over 15 years....
Founding families receive IMPACT award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held its largest annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, at the Cotton Creek Warehouse: the Alumni &...
Drake crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s Siddalee Drake was crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival at the Alabama Strawberry Festival Pageant on Saturday, April 13,...
Jacobs proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2024, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Eagles, Raiders, Aggies advance on day 1
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is underway at Fairview High School’s Mark Moore Field and three teams secured spots in...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Holly Pond, Fairview capture county championships; Cold...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted at Fairview High School Monday and two new teams claimed county...
Brandon Smith teaches math in same department he learned the ropes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Brandon Smith's story is more than an academic journey from student to esteemed math instructor. His story is a testament to...
Cullman High School Performing Arts to present ‘Grease’ April 18-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Performing Arts is set to stage its production of “Grease: School Version”based on the beloved musical that has...
Annual WSCC Big Band Dance set for April 19
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Jazz Band will present its annual Big Band Dance on Friday, April 19.
“The Big Band Dance has become...
Industry meets education: CHS hosts school’s first ever STEM Day
CULLMAN, Ala. -Cullman High School hosted its first STEM Day recently, a partnership with local industries and associations to showcase the many career and...
COLUMN: MiMi and the scooter of death
I should’ve known. I mean, I know a bad omen when I see one. Why didn’t I pay attention? On a recent trip to...
CCSO arrest roundup
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrest roundup:
April 3
Deputies arrested William Bennett Clark, 67, of Hanceville, on multiple outstanding warrants stemming from multiple incidents that occurred...
Vinemont Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigns
VINEMONT, Ala- The South Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9. It was announced that Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper...
Council honors Cherri Drake for 28 years of Planning Commission service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, presented a certificate of commendation to Cherri Drake, thanking her for 28 years...
Cullman Caring for Kids plant sale raises over $1K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring For Kids hosted a fundraising plant sale that was planned for Friday and Saturday, but sold out early Friday...
Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1938
From the files of 1918
Mrs. John Lewis and children, of Birmingham, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Linton.
Colonel and Mrs....
PREP BASEBALL: Arteaga walks it off in the 9th to secure...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After dropping game one at Good Hope 11-2 Friday, the Bulldogs bounced back Saturday with a walk-off win over the Raiders...
‘We need the support of our community’
Cullman County Animal Shelter encourages volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Animals have been shown in popular culture as loving and loyal companions. As it turns out,...
Holly Pond’s Cora Hogeland earns state Farm-City award
Winners honored during Farm-City Awards, including state's 2024 Farm of Distinction
AUBURN, Ala. - Agritourism was on display during the annual Farm-City Awards Program April...
Vinemont Schools receive prestigious Purple Star School designation
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary and Vinemont High School recently received the Purple Star School designation from the Alabama Purple Star Schools Program. This...
CPD to host community cookout April 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is bringing back its community cookout for the first time since 2020.
The event will take place Saturday,...
Cullman ranks No. 3 on USA Today 10Best list for Best...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman has been ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for...
PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 11-2 area win over Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week filled with postponements and wet weather, the Good Hope Raiders finally got the chance to host the...
Wallace State Basketball Coach Allen Sharpe hired by UAH
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College announces that women’s and men’s head basketball coach Allen Sharpe has accepted a position as head coach...
Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things hosting Spring Sidewalk Sale April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things, a local business fueled by a mother-daughter duo's passion for revitalizing antiques, is excited to announce...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism hosting job fair – over...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is set to host a significant job fair event aimed at rounding out its...
Obituary: David T Cole
David T Cole, age 81, of Cullman passed away on April 9, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba White Cole, parents,...
Wallace State’s Williams earns NJCAA third team All-American honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Jimmie Williams, the freshman guard for the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team, has been named to the National Junior...
Cullman Tree Commission begins plans for 2024 Festival of Trees, nominates...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9, began planning for the 2024 Festival of...
Cullman City Council introduces zoning ordinance amendment for vape shops
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, held the first reading of an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to...
Sacred Heart 6th grader Azlynn Florence wins national award for handwriting
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some say cursive writing it is a dying skill. For the Zaner-Bloser publishing company, that couldn’t be farther from the truth....
Cullman County lands 2 Rebuild Alabama Act grants
Much needed repairs coming to local roadways following Gov. Ivey's announcement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, April 10, announced that more than $7.9...
Alabama Strawberry Festival coming to Cullman May 3-4
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, downtown Cullman – particularly Depot Park and the Festhalle – will host the inaugural Alabama...
WSCC Men’s Golf battles back to take 2nd place in ACCC...
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf pushed through the final round of play at the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22...
Faith: Divine Mercy Sunday
Fr. Patrick Egan, O.S.B, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus church in Cullman, is shown offering Benediction rites during the annual Divine Mercy Sunday...
Food and fellowship: Renovation Church hosts Spring Fling
WEST POINT, Ala. - Renovation Church hosted a fun-filled community fellowship event after its church service on Sunday, April 7. The non-denominational congregation came...
Flourish raises more than $26K at annual banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a night straight out of the heart of Mobile, with sparkling greens, gilded golds and shimmering purples at Flourish...
Obituary: Lindan Jerome “L.J.” Hill
Lindan Jerome “L.J.” Hill, 47, died unexpectedly at his home in Bremen, Alabama. Cause of death was due to underlying heart conditions. He is...
Obituary: James Kenneth Neal
James “Kenneth” Neal, Sr. of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born in Cullman to...
AHSAA SPOTLIGHT: Cold Springs senior Ethan Edgeworth sets AHSAA 3200-meter record
MONTGOMERY – Baker High School’s Myla Reed recorded the state’s fastest outdoor time in two sprint events last week, and Cold Springs High School senior Ethan Edgeworth set...
Local author Dorenda Doyle hosting Young Writers Workshop April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of “Encourage a Young Writer Day,” the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will be...
Good Hope City Council awards bid for wastewater treatment plant expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first April meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and they took the...
Flying Fifty Hotel grand opening set for May 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s first luxury boutique hotel will be open its doors to the public Saturday, May 4, 2024.
The Flying Fifty Hotel is...
Despite controversy, Chainbreaker’s Ministries celebrates opening of Frierson House in Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Local nonprofit Chainbreaker’s Ministries on Saturday, April 6, cut the ribbon and welcomed visitors to the grand opening of the...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point fends off Fairview 5-4, Monday scoring recap
West Point 5 - Fairview 4 (Softball)
A solo home run off the bat of Brinlee Phillips gave West Point an early 1-0 lead in...
Heritage Homestead hosting Intro to Canning class April 9
FALKVILLE, Ala. - Heritage Homestead will host an Intro to Canning class on Tuesday, April 9, at the home of Joanna McConnell, located at...
Cullman man dies in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single-vehicle crash on County Road 813 in the Trimble area at approximately 9:20 a.m. Monday morning claimed the life of...
Cullman County, Hanceville awarded grants for CCSO, HPD
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey recently awarded more than $791,000 in grants to improve public safety in 12 municipalities and seven counties. Local...
Wallace State Singers going back in time with ‘That ‘70s Show’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - If the ‘70s groove is your thing, make plans to attend the Wallace State Singers’ upcoming performance entitled “That ‘70s Show.”
“We...
Public support of conservation efforts at State Parks improve natural habitats...
Smoke billows into the sky, visible to nearby residents and motorists as a sign that something is burning in the Alabama forest.
It’s a prescribed...
Cullman County Schools 2024-2025 kindergarten registration info
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is gearing up for kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Families interested in enrolling their children...
Files from yesteryear: 1955
From the files of 1955
Fred Harbison won the Grand Championship at the Beef Show with a shorthorn steer. Mary Wood won Reserve Champion with...
WSCC: Women in Diesel Meet and Greet April 11
Women in Diesel Meet and Greet
When: April 11Time: 5 to 7 p.m.Where: WSCC Diesel Technology BuildingRegister: www.wallacestate.edu/womenindieselinfo
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diesel...
PREP BASEBALL: Elrod’s walk-off sac fly leads Fairview past Hayden 5-4,...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies took game one of their area series with Hayden 8-0 on the road Wednesday and they returned home to...
United Way seeking volunteers for Allocation Committee
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) supports 19 nonprofit partner agencies. It is currently seeking volunteers for its Allocation Committee.
Executive...
First Source for Women ‘investing in the gift of life’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local pregnancy resource center First Source for Women held its annual banquet fundraiser Thursday, April 4, at Loft 212.
Executive Director...
City of Hanceville 2024 Spring Clean-up April 19-20, 22-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville invites residents to participate in the 2024 Spring Clean-up, with citywide yard sales April 19-20, followed by...
West Point Scholars Bowl team taking quiz competition circuit by storm
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School (WPHS) Scholars Bowl team has been on a white-hot streak in the quiz world, winning...
WellStone unveils renovation, expansion
CULLMAN, Ala—On Monday, April 1, WellStone, one of Cullman County’s mental health resource centers, unveiled its newly completed expansion and renovation project, which added...
Saturday Admission Workshops to be offered at Wallace State April 6,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will hold Admission Workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, May 18, for anyone seeking...
Holly Pond declares April Civitan Awareness Month
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday passed a resolution proclaiming April Civitan Awareness Month in the town.
“As always, we...
Pet of the week: Meet ‘otterly adorable’ Otter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Otters are often portrayed as silly, goofy, adorably playful things that dart and dash around. The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the...
Sportsman Lake Park lands on Alabama Birding Trails
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park, with its expansive lake, acres of trees, wildflower and butterfly trail and arboretum, is a destination for nature...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point takes area series over Jasper with 12-1...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After taking game one of their area series at Jasper Wednesday night, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for...
CCPS receives TVA STEM grant for robotics program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School this week received a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support its Science, Technology, Engineering...
‘Welcome home, brother’
VFW honors local Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 29 each year, members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church celebrating 150 years in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – On April 9, 2024, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church will celebrate 150 years of ministry to Cullman and its surrounding...
Holly Pond Town Council schedules special meeting to consider changes to...
HOLLY POND, Ala. — The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday, April 1, tabled a request from Jared Ibrahim, owner of BNF Metals, to...
Holly Pond Town Council presents $10K to local schools
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday presented $5,000 checks to each of the town’s schools: to Holly Pond High...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs races past Altamont 13-10, Wednesday scoring recap
Cold Springs 13 - Altamont 10 (Baseball)
Cold Springs didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Altamont. They batted around and scored six...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Fairview 6-3 to win county...
VINEMONT, Ala. – For the first time in nine seasons, a new team stepped up to claim the county championship at the Vinemont Sports...
ACES: Can you name these 4 Alabama animals?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Imagine seeing a lizard with no legs or a giant salamander that can go years without eating. No, this isn’t...
Letter to the editor: Change our laws in Alabama so people...
We must change our laws in Alabama so that people with mental illness can get adequate mental health (care). Today, what we have in...
Northbrook Baptist hosting ‘Make Us One’ marriage gathering April 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Northbrook Baptist Church is hosting an event aimed at married and engaged couples who seek to grow their relationship with each...
CCBOE approves changes to orders, awards bid
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called meeting on Monday, April 1. The purpose was to address two...
Obituary: Teresa Dale Burrow Solley
Teresa Dale Burrow Solley, known to most since childhood as “Cookie,” was welcomed into heaven on Monday evening, April 1, 2024, at the age...
Obituary: Gorden Lee Boylen
Gorden Lee Boylen, age 78, of Cullman, passed from this life on April 2, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
He is...
Obituary: Johnny Gary Camp
Johnny Gary Camp, age 74, of Cullman, He passed away on April 1, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Camp is...
Obituary:Walter Lynn Garrett
Walter Lynn Garrett, 75, of Pulaski, TN died March 21, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.
A native of Holly Pond, Mr....
Dixie Duds and Décor celebrates grand re-opening
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally owned Dixie Duds and Decor celebrated a grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting Friday morning, March 29, with the Cullman...
Over 10K eggs hidden at Sportsman Lake Park for annual hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. It was a beautiful morning at the park...
‘This is an exciting day’: Miracle League celebrates opening day on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one at Field of Miracles as a crowd of players and supporters gathered at the facility...