Tag: Local
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Friends’ by Lisa See
Lise See’s latest novel is set in China in the Ming Dynasty of the 15th century. The novel opens with 8-year-old Tan Yunxian being trained...
Pet of the week: Meet Fancy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fancy, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is small Beagle with an enormous heart. She is approximately 8 years old...
Fairview council talks park plan progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an...
Cullman Fire Rescue responds to house fire in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded to a house fire shortly after 8:45 Thursday night, Nov. 7.
According to Fire Chief Darren Peeples,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats tip off season with wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both of Cullman’s varsity squads hosted season openers at Bearcat Arena Thursday night and both teams tipped off their seasons with...
The fellowship of the cookie: 2nd annual Cookie Crawl commences Nov....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Christmas Open House Cookie Crawl for a second year on Saturday,...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt introduces Ferris wheel, expanded attractions
CULLMAN, Ala. — This holiday season, visitors of the Cullman Christkindlmarkt can experience the festivities from a new perspective - nearly 110 feet above...
Baileyton council sees 2 resignations
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, Nov. 4, with Councilman Greg Griffin opening...
Wallace State Nursing holds annual Let’s Pretend Hospital
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education welcomed the first of more than 1,000 students to its annual Let’s Pretend...
4 Wallace State Volleyball players recognized with postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Four Wallace State Community College Volleyball players have been recognized by the Alabama Community College Conference for postseason awards, as voted...
Cullman City Council accepts $1M grant for airport construction
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Nov. 4, passed a resolution to accept grant funds in the amount of $1 million...
Alabama Power, ADCNR team up to build offshore reefs
With landfills reaching capacity, what could be a better way to repurpose decommissioned equipment than using it to build habitat for Alabama’s great offshore...
Alabama residents anticipating fall color as temperatures drop
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The weather is not the only thing that is changing in Alabama. Along with lower temperatures, fall colors are also...
Thousands gather for Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite a day filled with overcast skies and canceled flight shows, the Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration saw an impressive turnout...
Cullman County voters nix 15% medical marijuana tax
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Amendment 1, which would have levied a 15% tax on medical marijuana, did not pass. The additional tax would have benefited...
Freed-Hardeman University student from Arab selected as 2024 homecoming court representative
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Eighteen Freed-Hardeman University students have been chosen by their peers to proudly represent their school as members of FHU's 2024 homecoming...
Wallace State hosting annual ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ concert Nov....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will hold its annual “Salute to United States Veterans” concert on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, at...
‘Fruitful’: The Link honors volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Friday, Nov. 1, hosted its 2024 Gala at Cotton Creek Warehouse. The theme for the...
Fairview High students participate in mock election
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a mock election Monday, Nov. 4, ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election.
Students from grades nine through...
November events at the library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Do you enjoy Legos, crafting or even dinosaur tea parties? Well you are in luck, because the main branch of the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams ranked 3rd, 7th heading into nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s cross country team is ranked third nationally and the women are ranked seventh as the teams...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball finishes runner-up at ACCC Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Volleyball team finished as runner-up at the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Volleyball Championship held this weekend at...
COLUMN: Love locks over the river
Many rivers have locks, but not only the kind that lower or raise boats in its water. You may have seen them before, but...
FAITH: ‘Be confident in who God calls you to be’: County...
BREMEN, Ala. – The 2024 Cullman County Fair Queen pageant was held at the County Fair on Oct. 8th and Cold Springs' Avery Gerstman...
Letter to the editor: The Prodigal Nation (A short parable)
A wonderful Father was there at her birth. He watched as a brave young nation struggled to stand on her feet. Her people were...
Know before you go: Nov. 5 General Election
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2024 General Election is this Tuesday, Nov. 5.
“It's important for everyone that is registered in Cullman County to go vote...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
Oak Level News
Reverend J.S. Shults filled his appointment here on Sunday and Sunday night.
Mrs. Loy Hinkle, Freida and Frances, attended...
St. Bernard releases 2nd edition ornament featuring historic Administration Building
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the release of the second edition in its annual ornament series, following last year’s successful...
Jacobs proclaims November ‘Care at Home Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recognizing the profound impact of home health care and hospice services in the community, the City of Cullman joined the National...
Annual Christkindlmarkt Parade coming Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Christkindlmarkt Parade is set to dazzle attendees with lights, music and holiday spirit on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:30...
Fairview’s Little Free Library opens
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A Little Free Library is officially open in Fairview, thanks to a local woman’s initiative.
Stephanie Sprouse raised $600 for the completion...
Fall back this weekend!
Don’t forget to roll your clocks back one hour this weekend! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. Enjoy an extra...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview caps undefeated regular season with 48-21 win at...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The unbeaten Fairview Aggies made the trip to a packed James W. Shabel Stadium in Good Hope for a highly-anticipated...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek wraps up regular season with 54-12 win over...
ARLEY, Ala. – After crushing Vina on the road last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to wrap up the regular season against Carbon...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oak Grove in season finale 57-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back home at Ray Talley Stadium to play their regular season finale against Oak Grove Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hammers Cleveland on the road 48-13
CLEVELAND, Ala. – Holly Pond hit the road to wrap up its 2024 season against Cleveland Friday night and the Broncos capped their season...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops season finale at Brewer 35-0
BREWER, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Brewer to play their final game of the season against the Patriots but...
Wallace State Theatre staging production of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Nov....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Theatre Department has announced show times for its upcoming production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The...
Veterans with Christ hosting inaugural Fishing with Veterans event Nov. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans with Christ will host the inaugural Fishing with Veterans event at Smith Lake Park on Monday, Nov.11, from 1-5 p.m....
Pet of the week: Meet Holly D.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is Holly D., an approximately 3-year-old girl who demonstrates that when life gives you lemons,...
2025 Rock the South dates announced: June 19-21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South 2025 will take place June 19-21 in Cullman, organizers announced Friday.
"Rock the South set the foundation and raised the bar for all our...
Reserve your spot for annual Senior Christmas Party
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) will host its annual Senior Christmas Party for Cullman County residents 55 and older...
Cullman City Council approves multiple industrial tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, Oct. 28, approved tax abatements for three industrial projects:
“Project Vance” for a major addition to...
Restoring Women Outreach opens 5th area home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit Restoring Women Outreach on Tuesday, Oct. 29, hosted an open house for Destiny House, the newest of its homes...
CPD Trunk or Treat sees largest crowd to-date
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thousands of people lined up for the annual Cullman Police Department Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday evening.
Police Chief Joey Duncan...
Painted pumpkins on display at library
CULLMAN, Ala. - Creatively painted pumpkins are on display in the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library following last week’s Pumpkin Painting...
Town hall meeting addresses, raises concerns about proposed medical cannabis tax
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College on Tuesday, Oct 29, hosted a town hall meeting for public discussion on Local Amendment 1 that...
Jones Chapel VFD hosting Halloween (and more) event Oct. 31
‘This is going to be an exciting night of several fun and educational things going on’
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire...
Fire Danger Advisory expands to all Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With worsening drought conditions and no significant accumulation of rain in the long-range forecast, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has placed all...
STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Addison, Arab drop semifinal matches; West Point falls...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Volleyball Tournament resumed at the Birmingham Crossplex Wednesday morning, and we had three local teams on the...
The Garage hosting ‘Day of the Deadlift’ competition
Deadlifting, costumes, trunk-or-treat and more
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Garage in Cullman is gearing up for its annual Day of the Deadlift party, set for...
TWINNING: WSCC Athletics seeing double with 5 sets of twins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- This season, five sets of twins are ready to make their mark on Wallace State Community College's athletics teams. United by...
Allen: Visit AlabamaVotes.gov to prepare for General Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging Alabama voters to visit www.AlabamaVotes.gov before heading to the polls for the Nov....
ALEA offers Halloween safety tips
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Halloween approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prioritize safety to avoid any frights on Halloween night.
All...
Dancing with purpose
Kicking Cancer in Cullman 2024 raises funds for Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. – From early morning to late afternoon on Oct. 26, the Donald E....
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball set to compete for conference title
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Volleyball team will attempt to win the college’s 25th conference title when it competes this weekend at...
New covered pickleball courts open at Donald E. Green Active Adult...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s active community has a new home for pickleball with the recent opening of covered courts at the Donald E. Green...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bearcats fall to Chelsea in 1st state tournament appearance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Cullman Bearcats were on the court at the AHSAA State Volleyball Tournament at...
ACES: Enjoy Halloween without running amok, amok, amok
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From the Winifred Sanderson point of view, All Hallows’ Eve has become a night of frolic, where children wear costumes...
List: Local fall, Halloween events
Here are just a few of the fall and Halloween events happening around the Cullman area this week. Know of an event we missed?...
Good Hope City Council approves Resolution to perform traffic study
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its final October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a...
Springville teen killed in Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, has claimed the life of a Springville juvenile.
Alabama...
COLUMN: I absolutely loved cologne
I began shaving when I was around 13. Why, you might ask? Not because I needed to, but because I wanted to.
I did have...
ACES: Enjoying fall festivals while keeping blood sugar in check
As the crisp autumn air settles in, seasonal festivals begin and are filled with tempting treats and indulgent foods. From apple-cider doughnuts to pumpkin-flavored...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. Several...
Additional vendors needed for Market Day at Bethlehem West Baptist
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bethlehem West Baptist Church will host its annual Market Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event promises...
COLUMN: Fry me to the moon
I was born in the South. And I live in the South. That means I eat fried food – me and about everybody else...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently celebrated the Senior Class of 2025 during the traditional Senior Dedication Mass, marking their pivotal role...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16....
Live the pumpkin spice life
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall is the season of spices. People looking for a little extra warmth on a cool, fall day have several...
Sportsman Lake Park preparing for 22nd annual Winter Wonderland event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 22nd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Cullman...
McSpadden, Hamby named September CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above...
Library holds town meeting to discuss future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library held a town hall meeting in the Cullman City Hall auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops nailbiter with Buckhorn 14-7
CULLMAN, Ala. – On a perfect night for football, the Cullman Bearcats hosted the Buckhorn Bucks in Cullman’s final regular season game at Oliver...
Sit down with new CPD Chief Joey Duncan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate, avid community supporter, 24-year police veteran and Diet Grapico enthusiast Joey Duncan officially took on the role...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game with Winfield 42-12
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont welcomed the Winfield Pirates into Mark Smothers Stadium for senior night Friday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison cruises past Phillips 57-0
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs hosted the Phillips Bears and Addison thoroughly dominated the over-matched Bears in every facet of the game and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope claims region title with 47-28 win over...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders came into Friday night’s game against Dora with an opportunity to clinch the Class 4A, Region...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Ardmore on the road 27-13
ARDMORE, Ala. – After facing Russellville at home last week, the West Point Warriors hit the road and went North Friday night for an...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Falkville 30-12
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home for their regular season finale against Falkville Friday night and despite taking an early...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region game with Collinsville 56-32
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After traveling to Fyffe a week ago, the Holly Pond Broncos returned home this week for another region game with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Phil Campbell 57-22
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After traveling to Winfield last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night for their final region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek races past Vina on the road 54-14
VINA, Ala. – After cruising past Cherokee at home last week, the Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a region matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview hammers East Limestone 42-0
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After picking up a win over Sardis last week, the Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night...
Wallace State Cross Country Teams win ACCC titles
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams each earned their seventh consecutive championship titles at the Alabama Community...
Wallace State releases Fine and Performing Arts season schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced its schedule for the 2024-2025 performance season. A total of...
Cullman Intermediate School, CHS Career Tech/STEM wing projects moving forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some long-awaited Cullman City Schools projects took a major step forward this week, with the Cullman City School Board awarding bids...
Pet of the week: Just a lil Peanut
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Peanut, a terrier mix who is approximately 8 months old.
The lil guy exhibits...
Arley man killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multivehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, claimed the life of an Arley man.
Chadrick D. Kilpatrick, 51,...
Cullman City School Board sets new president, vice-president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board has selected a new president and vice-president for 2024-2025, in a standard action wherein all school...
6 inducted into Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. - A night of honor and legacy brought together six distinguished veterans to be recognized for their lifetime of bravery, courage and...
Cullman County residents to vote on new medical cannabis tax; town...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents will vote Nov. 5 on a local amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would add 15% to the...
Bremen man killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...
‘We want you to know how much you’re loved’: Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools hosted its second annual Student Expo at Temple Baptist Church Wednesday and all of the school system’s ninth-,...
Cullman City Council approves demolition of dilapidated residence
First known city demolition without owner’s consent
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved a resolution to declare a residence...
Join the fun at Hanceville’s family-friendly trunk or treat Oct. 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival is hosting its trunk or treat event in downtown Hanceville on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4-6...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival highlights Hanceville’s sense of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Hanceville went off without a hitch Saturday, bringing the community together with...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman coming Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dancing fundraiser will be this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at...
A look at this year’s MS Walk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The MS Walk 2024 was held at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 19.
Dr. Christopher LaGanke is founder of North Central Neurology Associates...
Cullman’s Byrd designated National Merit Commended Student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School senior Aaron Byrd was recently designated a National Merit Commended Student.
The school said in a statement, “Cullman High...
