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Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
Bremen man killed in Monday wreck
Updated Tuesday, April 2, at 11:58 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m. Monday, April 1, claimed the life...
New owners, same great recipes: Pasquale’s Pizza and Pasta
CULLMAN, Ala - Pasquale’s Pizza has been a staple in the Cullman community since the 1960s when local couple Phillip and Donna Nunnelley brought...
COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Broncos, Aggies, Raiders advance on day 1
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament is underway and three teams secured spots in the semifinals on day one. Fairview handled...
1 injured in golf cart crash in Terri Pines neighborhood
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was injured in a golf cart crash on Sunday, March 31, on Seven Bark Drive Northwest in the Terri Pines...
Wallace State 1st in state selected to participate in SME Workforce...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Faculty and staff of Wallace State Community College recently met with industry partners and Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) staff to...
Auburn early enrollees eager for A-Day: ‘An opportunity to learn’
AUBURN, Ala. – Between the weight room and training table, Auburn freshman receivers Cam Coleman and Bryce Cain are readying for the rigors of Southeastern Conference football.
The early enrollees see...
PREP BOWLING: ‘Practice with a purpose’: West Point’s Kevin Vance bowls...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After a great season bowling with the Warriors this winter, West Point senior bowler Kevin Vance put together another stellar performance...
2024-25 Cullman County Schools Kindergarten registration information
Important Note: You MUST initially register at the school in which you are zoned. A school zone transfer request form will be made available...
Wallace State earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced recently it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation...
Join State Parks for Hike 24 in 24 Alabama
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to join the naturalists and volunteers from the foothills of the Appalachians, along the Tennessee River...
FPLCC hosting Storybook Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run April 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host the Storybook Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday,...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
The Cullman County High School was closed on April 1, 1936, due to lack of funds. Mrs. Oldacre spoke to...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects wins over Palatine, Enterprise
HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Hoover Saturday morning for a pair of varsity games, and they returned home with a pair...
Experience the solar eclipse with Cullman Electric Cooperative while supporting a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from noon-3:30 p.m., inviting...
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival coming April 20-21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival will take place April 20-21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day on the grounds of St....
‘A true hero of the force’: Tribute to retiring CCSO Capt....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Captain Ricky Blackwood joined law enforcement in 1988 as a Reserve Deputy for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. March 31, 2024, will...
FL man dies following wreck in Cullman Co.; Troopers asking for...
Updated March 30, 2024, at 11:12 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, March 29, resulted in one...
Ribbon cut on new Cobblestone Hotel in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, March 28, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, other community officials and members of...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Displayed on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse are six shiny plaques. They honor the first six inductees of...
Azaleas: An Alabama beauty
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Bursting with blooms and color, azaleas are the stars of spring. Lucy...
Pet of the week: Travel the world with Gulliver
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is fit for the adventures of a lifetime. Gulliver, the Gully Dog, is a...
CCSO tips for water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – Spring is here, and with it, the return to local waters for many. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared water safety...
Tucker Gambrill of Cullman serving as Culverhouse College of Business ambassador
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tucker Gambrill of Cullman is serving as an ambassador for The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business.
The Culverhouse Ambassadors are...
3Sixty Jeep Club brings the ducks to Easter
Eva, Ala. - On March 23, the 3Sixty Jeep Club transformed Shorty Ryan Park in Eva, Alabama, into a vibrant playground for the eagerly...
PALS Spring Cleanup coming April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1987, People Against a Littered State (PALS) and its local chapters have been banding together to clean up litter from...
First Source for Women annual banquet set for April 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source for Women will hold its annual fundraiser banquet Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Loft 212.
The theme for...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats down Chelsea in 10 innings, Wednesday scoring recap
Cullman 6 - Chelsea 3 (Baseball) (10 innings)
Cullman got off to a quick start in their game against Chelsea. Jonah Inman reached on an...
Easter at Arrowhead a ‘hopping’ success
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Arrowhead RV Park is typically a destination known for its relaxed vibe and laid-back residents. The gravel lots looking over...
Library board appoints new assistant director
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its meeting on Thursday, March 21, announced the hiring of Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore,...
Vinemont Easter in the Park an ‘eggstravagant’ affair
VINEMONT, Ala. - The green of the Vinemont Community Center was bustling with excitement on Saturday, March 23, as the annual Easter event was...
CATA students donate 250 boxes of cereal boxes to Cullman Caring...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) has once again exemplified the spirit of community service with the remarkable success of its...
Wallace State’s season ends with 63-58 loss to Indian Hills in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team’s season came to an end in a hard-fought battle against Indian Hills Community College...
Obituary: Arthur James Wagner
Arthur James Wagner Jr. age 77 of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 26, 2024.
Arthur was born to Molly Bryant Wagner and Arthur James...
Cullman set to host MLF Toyota Series at Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. (March 26, 2024) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Cullman, Alabama, next week, April 4-6,...
Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of April Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) in the city...
Purple Day and Ellie Mae’s triumph over epilepsy
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 26, Purple Day, Ellie Mae Long dawns her purple clothes as a testament to her resilience, hope and triumph...
St. Bernard Abbey, Sacred Heart Church celebrating Holy Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday. The solemnity of the time is visible in...
Lions advance to 2nd round of NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, AL — A hot second half by the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team put the Lions in the winners’ bracket after...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs earns 4-3 win at Holly Pond, Monday...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond for a spring break matchup Monday afternoon and after falling behind in...
Gusty winds ahead of line of storms today into Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. - Non-thunderstorm winds at 130 pm were sustained at 15-25 mph with gusts mainly 20-30 mph.
Winds will continue to slowly increase through...
Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games off and running
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games opened March 1 at ALAGAMES.com and has been growing steadily. Soccer, baseball and first-year-sport...
Pro Day: Former Tigers show out for NFL scouts in last...
AUBURN, Ala. – In 2019, Jaylin Simpson, Nehemiah Pritchett and Zion Puckett arrived at Auburn together. Three years later, D.J. James joined them as...
CCBOE recognizes sports teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education recognized two of its athletic teams. Good Hope High School’s Girls’...
Wallace State welcomes new members into English and Math Honor Societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College chapters of Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies recently inducted new members.
Sigma Kappa...
Vinemont High’s inaugural STEAM Job Fair a resounding success
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School's gymnasium was a hive of activity and curiosity on March 20 as the school hosted its inaugural STEAM...
WSCC Women’s Golf finishes 2nd at home tournament; ranked 15th in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished second to Shelton State Community College this week at the Wallace State Spring Invite.
Held on...
CCPS kindergarteners ‘get down on the farm’
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) kindergartners were invited and encouraged to “get down and dirty at the farm” on their spring...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
North Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. Leak Hosey, of Akron, Ohio, were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs....
WSCC Men’s Basketball to take on Lee College in first game...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team are making their way to Hutchinson, Kansas, to compete in the National Junior College...
‘We Care – Ride for Suicide Prevention,’ a community ride for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting...
North AlabamaWorks partners with Cullman school systems for Modern Manufacturing program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The modern manufacturing industry has been on an upward trend in the past decade; new automakers such as Honda, Hyundai and...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recent arrests include:
March 14
Deputies and investigators served a search warrant at a residence in Crane Hill...
County Road 222 repairs to begin March 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, approved the allocation of over $760,000 for repairs along...
Cold Springs FCCLA brings home gold, is heading to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - From March 7-8, 2024, 10 students and their adviser from Cold Springs High School attended the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community...
SMORT holds annual training exercise in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Mortuary Operations Response Team (SMORT) held its annual training exercise at the Cullman County Fairgrounds beginning March 20.
Cullman...
WSCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts new members, is recognized...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 80 Wallace State Community College students were recently inducted in the college’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta...
Pet of the week: Meet Sadie Rose
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie Rose is searching high and low for her forever family to bring her into their homes and hearts. Her mild...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to No. 1 Springville 7-1, Thursday...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors returned home Thursday afternoon to take on top-ranked Springville. Thursday is World Down Syndrome Awareness...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym is hosting a unique Easter celebration tailored to meet the needs of individuals with varying abilities and...
Cullman County Public Library adding 3 new programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System has a robust calendar of events that are held weekly for...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month; discusses CR...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting held Tuesday, March 19, the Cullman County Commission declared the month of April Child Abuse and Neglect...
Cullman City Council honors Don Hewitt for Zoning Board service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, March 18, took time to honor retiring Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals member...
Local family, devastated by fire, praises God, community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Thursday night, March 14, was like any other night for Vinemont residents Jessica Turner and David Methvin – tucking three of...
CCPS students ‘take flight’ in STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - First graders at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to create and fly their own mini airplanes as part of...
Cullman County’s Harrison, Hudson awarded PBCI scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rex Harrison of Holly Pond and Etta Hudson of Logan were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on Sunday,...
Op-Ed: Bones and Barrels is a vibe – you should run...
Bones and Barrels is one of the most underrated trail races you will find. Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, hosts seven of these...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond splits doubleheader with West End, Tuesday scoring...
Holly Pond 10 - West End 9 (Baseball) (Game One)
West End struck first in its opening at-bats as an RBI groundout and an RBI...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats rally to topple Lawrence County 10-9
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals Monday night, the Bearcats were back on the field Tuesday for a matchup against a strong Lawrence...
Baileyton man charged with impersonating a peace officer
Updated March 19, 2024, at 8:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Baileyton man has been charged with impersonating a peace officer.
According to the Cullman...
CDC to hold Family Expo April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is reaching out to the community and hoping for an outpouring of love and...
Hanceville Irish Festival draws crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Irish Festival took place on Saturday, March 16, drawing a crowd to historic downtown Hanceville to enjoy live music,...
LIST: Cullman eggstravaganzas!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a place to participate in a local Easter egg hunt? Look no further! The Cullman Tribune has a list...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil brings in more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held one of its annual fundraisers on Friday, March 15, at Goat Island Brewing....
PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win...
West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball)
West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield...
Spring Showcase draws hundreds of high school students to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Over 1,100 10th-grade students descended on the campus of Wallace State Community College for the annual Spring Showcase this week. The...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Land Remembered’ by Patrick D. Smith
“A Land Remembered” was the March selection for my book club. This novel is historical fiction of Florida from 1858 until 1960s. It was published in...
ALDOT to repair approaches to 2 bridges over I-65 in Morgan...
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - ALDOT will repair the approaches to two bridges carrying local roads over Interstate 65 in Morgan County in the coming...
Hanceville City Council discusses events; community pool set to reopen for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council convened for its bimonthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Key highlights of the meeting included planning for...
Chamber hosts tourism panel
CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the...
East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning,...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats drop doubleheader with Mountain Brook
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-0 win at Homewood earlier this week, the Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Saturday to...
Allen testifies before United States Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before and answered the questions of members the United States Senate on the topic of...
Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The...
Suspect in Tuesday’s high-speed chase arrested, identified
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday, March 12, and became...
Cullman Regional Airport receives $4.1M grant for apron reconstruction
Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for...
St. Paul’s adding 7th grade class this fall
CULLMAN, Ala, - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will add a new seventh-grade class beginning in fall 2024.
According to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School website,...
ALDOT: Alabama law focuses on distracted driving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.
In 2022, almost 7% of all motor...
Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College...
Pet of the week: Meet Frosty Blue
CULLMAN, Ala. - Frosty Blue isn’t usually associated with sunshine, dandelions and long walks in the park, but The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Falkville 15-5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Cleveland on the road 10-3 Monday, Fairview was back at home at Mark Moore Field Thursday night for a...
Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards...
Small fire at Rusken Packaging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded with two engines to a fire call around 10:55p.m. on Tuesday night, March 12.
Cullman Fire Rescue...
Cullman County 4-H holding signups for Cullman Chicken Project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H is holding signups for its Cullman Chicken Project, an initiative designed to engage youth in the hands-on experience...
CCSO to host 1-day Citizens’ Academy April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host the next class of its popular Citizen’s Academy on April 6, with firearm...