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Winners of the special needs walk display their medals and trophies. CULLMAN - On Saturday, members of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support...

CULLMAN - On Saturday, Brooks’ Place celebrated its 14th annual Safe Kids Expo at Sportsman Lake Park in Cullman.  The event, sponsored by several...

John Croyle speaks with audience members Saturday night, April 8, at Cullman High School. CULLMAN -  There was a star in the house at the...

Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. CULLMAN - When firefighters respond to a call, especially in town, they run a gauntlet of other vehicles...

Knights of Columbus recreate da Vinci’s “Last Supper” CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church added to its regular observances of Lent...

Wallace State students, from left, Shiann Harper, Kelci Tuggle and Daniel Lockley represented the college’s SGA group at ACCS Day. MONTGOMERY –  Wallace State Community...

Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert looks on as newly sworn-in Councilman Gene Sumner shakes hands with Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar. BAILEYTON - Almost 60 people...

CULLMAN - One man from South Carolina and one from New Hampshire are behind bars in Cullman after being arrested for illegal possession of...

Patrick Bates heads up the Berlin incorporation effort. BERLIN - In 2015, Patrick Bates wasn’t interested in the idea of his community going through the...

Jaden Edge, Emma Tafazoli, Anna Myers and McKenna Kline CULLMAN - Athletes at Saint Bernard were recognized recently for their performances in fall and winter...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance locating Robert L. Kimbrough, also known as "Mater" and "Budder." Kimbrough has...

CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Cullman's community storm shelters will be opened today if a Tornado Watch is...

Holly Pond High School track team members HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council held its regular meeting this week in front of a...

BAILEYTON - The victim in Tuesday morning's fatal shooting in the community of Baileyton has been identified as Johnathan Andrew Smith, 34, of Blountsville,...

HANCEVILLE - Fans of Elvis Presley can enjoy the final night of Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts’ concert series paying tribute to the...

  UPDATE 11:40 A.M. The Cullman County Sheriff's Office confirms that they have cleared both crime scenes at this time, but that the investigation is ongoing....

Tyson Pruett explains escape rooms to the planning commission. CULLMAN - Escape games are growing by leaps and bounds across the nation, and now they’re...

Representatives of the Serra Nissan construction project answer questions from the commission. CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met at...

BUG TUSSLE - A Bremen man is behind bars after being arrested on Saturday and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, attempting to elude, unlawful...

CULLMAN - Christine Dawn Myers, 30, of Cullman was arrested over the weekend and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Her arrest...

Pictured left to right are the Guess sisters, Pat, Linda and Janice and friends.   FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club held their first (of what...

Father Patrick Egan gives the pantry a pastoral blessing. CULLMAN - In January, Mary Hovater and Martha Lawrence presented the Cullman City Council a novel...

Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation Executive Director Mary Dyer, surrounded by firemen CULLMAN - Despite a chilly morning, spirits were high as the Cullman County...

Talmadge Butler CULLMAN - This year’s Bloomin’ Fest Arts and Crafts Fair at St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman is just in time for all...

Peggie Knop personally invited Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to Kite Day at her home. BAILEYTON - For 20 years, Peggie Knop has held...

FAIRVIEW - More than 150 people gathered at Fairview Town Park Saturday night for what First Baptist Church of Fairview hopes to make an...

CULLMAN - Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's a look at some things going on Saturday, April 1.   7 a.m.-2 p.m. Opening Day:...

TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference, held March 30, is a premier annual event at The University of...

2016 Gala attendees, from left, Shirley and Tim Quattlebaum take a moment to pause with Judy and Keith Wise at the annual Cullman Regional...

David Schwaiger has been selected to visit the NASA Stennis Space Center in April. HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State Community College student David Schwaiger has been...

One of the hottest topics in agriculture right now is aquaponics. Aquaponics is a form of farming that integrates aquaculture and hydroponics (growing plants...

Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division is ranked 4th in the country by the...

Wallace State student Caitlyn Sumners plans to compete in esthetics during the upcoming SkillsUSA competition. Sumners is from Guntersville. HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State’s Salon and...

CULLMAN - A Cullman County man was arrested Wednesday night and charged with four counts of trafficking in illegal drugs and three counts of...

Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April. CULLMAN - Get ready to start walking and talking, Cullman! Annual, statewide walking...

CULLMAN - For Cullman area residents battling cancer, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) offers help through financial support for the expenses involved...

TRIMBLE - Although the circumstances surrounding the head-on collision that killed a mother and daughter Tuesday night in Trimble are still under investigation, the...

UPDATE: 3-29-17 1:30 P.M. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/03/29/alea-speed-alcohol-factors-tuesday-nights-fatal-car-crash-trimble TRIMBLE - A head-on collision Tuesday night near the 8000 block of County Road 813, close to the entrance of...

FAIRVIEW - On April 1 at 11 a.m. Peggie Knop of Fairview will continue a two-decades-old tradition of hosting a kite flying day at...

The Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) has elected new officers to serve a two-year term. Left to right are...

COLONY - During its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council approved a summer food program for community youth ages 18 and younger. The...

UPDATE: 3/29/2017 1 a.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/03/29/mother-daughter-idd-victims-tuesday-night-crash TRIMBLE - A head-on collision near the 8000 block of County Road 813, close to the entrance of Smith Lake...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission this morning proclaimed Saturday, April 1 Colors of Cancer Day in Cullman County. The Colors of Cancer Day...

L-R: Councilman John Cook, Academy Alabama Real Estate Manager Joe Turner, Academy Senior Real Estate Manager Marc Millis, Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Councilman...

WEST POINT - The rain may have moved the event indoors, but it did nothing to dampen the fervor of those who turned out...

CULLMAN COUNTY -  Three separate search warrants lead to the arrests of seven individuals in Cullman County over the weekend. The arrests were made...

Actor Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ," pays his respects to Mother Angelica. (Photo: EWTN) HANCEVILLE - She was...

HANCEVILLE - An educator for more than 35 years, coach, businessman, tireless volunteer and beloved community member has passed away. Robert Michael "Bob" Palys...

Dr. T.J. Franey, Kayleen McCabe and Hanceville High School Principal Jimmy Collins HANCEVILLE - Kayleen McCabe is not what most folks would consider your average...

WEST POINT - West Point High School (WPHS) hasn’t had an organized theater program since the 1990s, so expectations for its first restart effort...

CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Cullman High School’s (CHS) Performing Arts gave a public performance of “Shrek: The Musical” at the CHS auditorium.  The...

Joshua Holmes is completing prerequisite coursework and will soon be applying to enter the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College. HANCEVILLE - ...

CSS Facility Manager Doug Long The Tribune brought you the news first about Cullman Shooting Sports. Now, take a look inside. CULLMAN - When Cullman Shooting...

MONTGOMERY - Yesterday, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) confirmed that low pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza was found in a Cullman County...

Council members review bids with City Attorney Dan Willingham HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met Thursday evening, opening bids for materials and labor to...

Pictured L-R: Mayor Woody Jacobs, Brian, Ella, and Colt Bates; Council President Pro-Tem Jenny Folsom, Stormi and Penny Brock; Jordan and Rhonda Davis, Geoffrey...

Cullman High student Marie Bean (Ogre Fiona) and special guest Stormi Brock backstage before Thursday night’s performance CULLMAN - There were some special guests at...

The scene on Tuesday morning HANCEVILLE - In a phone call to Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail around 6 p.m. Thursday evening, Hanceville Fire Department (HFD)...

Developer Shane Quick stands at what will be the entrance to Mae's Food Hall   We love that Mae’s is going to be a venue that...

Wallace State retirees Judy Wood, left, Dr. Jenny Folsom and Janice Morgan pose for a photo during the recent Retirees Luncheon hosted by the...

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) this morning confirmed that low pathogenic avian influenza has been found in a Cullman...

CULLMAN - Cullman Christian School (CCS) is a school on the go, and not always by its own choosing.  Originally housed at Eastside Baptist...

Wallace State Aviation/Flight Technology students Tim Hill, left, and Johnathan Johnson utilize the helicopter simulator recently. HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State’s Aviation/Flight Technology program has recently...

UPDATED: Alabama: new call center operational; AJLA to offer credit monitoring services NEW INFORMATION: AJLA-TS has established a call center to answer questions from those who...

Pictured L-R: Kaylee Proctor (CAC intern), Javon Daniel (director, Cullman Caring for Kids), Nancy Bryant (assistant director, Cullman Caring for Kids), Jacqueline Schendel (CAC...

CULLMAN - Next Friday night, the Cullman Elks Lodge is hosting something delicious: A Low Country Boil. On March 31 from 6-8 p.m., guests...

Councilman Scott Arnold presented the fire department a handmade wooden flag in honor of everything they do to protect the members of their community. GARDEN...

BLOUNTSVILLE - J.B. Pennington High School and Blountsville Elementary School were closed Tuesday after an early morning fire caused damage to the media room...

VINEMONT – A Vinemont woman was arrested over the weekend as a result of an undercover operation conducted earlier by Cullman City Police Department...

HANCEVILLE - Through donations and purchases, Wallace State Community College is making a huge expansion of one of the area’s best resources for searching...

BLOUNTSVILLE - Around 5:15 Tuesday morning, Blount County firefighters were dispatched to investigate a fire at J.B. Pennington High School in Blountsville.  A short...

CULLMAN - The administration of Cullman Christian School (CCS) gave its kids a special treat this year with fine and performing arts classes.  Students...

Johnann and Stuart Moore answer questions from the council CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, having rescheduled its regular meeting time from...

CULLMAN - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, in partnership with Cullman Church of Christ's monthly outreach program, Loaves and Fishes, will offer free lunch...

CULLMAN - Cullman Shooting Sports is bringing what it says is the nation’s longest, above ground, public indoor gun range to Alabama in 2017....

CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, the Peinhardt Homesteaders sponsored a multi-part class in traditional woodworking techniques and technology.  Participants had the opportunity to try...

A recent rehearsal for "Shrek: The Musical" CULLMAN - After last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) chose to stick with...

CULLMAN - Members of Cullman Fire Rescue, both firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) recently had the opportunity to help train Cullman High School...

CULLMAN - The Cullman Band Boosters’ (CBB) effort to purchase new uniforms for the Cullman High School Band continues with an upcoming series of...

HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State sophomore Jasmine Zavala was recently awarded a UAB Presidential Transfer Scholarship. Zavala, a Cleveland High graduate, was one of two Wallace...

CULLMAN - For families of those with special needs, Cullman has help and support in the form of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs...

Images courtesy of Rachel Bryant of Karma in Cullman CULLMAN - A gentle rain fell during set-up, but supporters turned out in droves Saturday morning...

Image courtesy of David Wiggins CULLMAN - Saturday morning's light drizzle did nothing to dampen the spirits of the runners at East Elementary School's first-ever...

Advanced Math winners Back row, 6th-10th place from left to right: Angel Cortes, Chandler Flanigan, Brantley Rodgers (not pictured), Madeline Whitesell, Jessica Arriaga Front Row, 1st-5th...

FAIRVIEW - The Fairview High School Class of 1972 is trying to locate the following classmates for their reunion on Saturday, April 1, 2017. If...

HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Career Center System, in partnership with WAFF 48 News and the City of Huntsville, will host a regional job fair...

Image shows Cullman Middle School Teacher of the Year Brent Hill, center. Photos by Jay Betts CULLMAN - Cullman High has ample reason to be...

CULLMAN - Undercover operations led to the arrest on Wednesday of Stephen Joshua Hughes, 41, of Dodge City for unlawful distribution of a controlled...

CULLMAN - The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-mile color run, hosted by the East Elementary School (EES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will kick...

Class 4 Senior Showmanship winners at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From left are...

Class 14 Junior Showmanship winners (shown above) at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From...

Class 12 Intermediate Showmanship winners (shown above) at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From...

Last year's Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy class CULLMAN - Sheriff Matt Gentry and his staff at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) have a vision...

Good Hope Middle School's seventh-grade team CULLMAN COUNTY - At the recent Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament held at Wallace State, teams from Good...

Updated 3-19-17 Michael Lindsey, Superintendent Shane Barnette and Kayse Fondren CULLMAN - Thursday night’s meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was headlined by...

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association President Tami Reist and Evelyn Burrow Museum Director Donny Wilson HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community...

Robert Lee Holt, 46, of Athens and Vivian Mullins Posey ,43, of Athens CULLMAN - Two people have been arrested and charged with unlawful breaking...

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has banned the sale of poultry due to concerns about avian influenza. ADAI Commissioner...

Co-owner Jon Montgomery CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest beverage and snack shop is a family affair.  Mo’s Joes is the project of proprietors Jon and Frances...

FAIRVIEW - Mark your calendars for March 18. That’s when, in the Fairview High School lunchroom, the $10,000 Fairview Alumni Association Drawdown will take...