Tag: Local
The Jack’s Jingle Journey: Revisiting a Classic Brand Tale with a...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As the New Year begins, Alabama-based Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) will be bringing a bit of its rich past to consumers and in a way...
‘Steel Magnolias’ coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre’s (CCT) first 2023 performance will be the southern favorite “Steel Magnolias” on Feb. 16-19 at the Traditions Bank...
Veteran and Beginning Farmer workshop series kicks off new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Extension) have partnered the past several years to provide training to...
Cullman City Schools sets community meetings for strategic plan update
With 2023 now underway, Cullman City Schools is seeking community feedback to gauge key priorities, ideas and goals for the district’s strategic plan for...
Gardening in January
CULLMAN, Ala. – While January may feel like a good month to be as dormant as our gardens appear, this is the month that...
Catching up with DA-Elect Champ Crocker
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 14, 2023, a new district attorney will be sworn in to represent Cullman County and the State of Alabama....
Paint your own Bob Ross masterpiece
CULLMAN, Ala. – Life Palette Studio will be bringing its Bob Ross oil painting class to First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Jan. 7, at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors roll past Holly Pond 67-40; Broncos hold...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to take on Holly Pond in a pair of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle Cold Springs 66-23 in battle of...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs made the trip to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with the Raiders and...
‘Constitutional Carry Bill,’ others become law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama joined over 20 other states in making it legal to carry a weapon without a background check or permit on...
Sprucing up Sulphur Springs
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – While paying a visit to Cullman County for the holidays, Jeremy Turner decided to take his family for a literal...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders top Lauderdale County 61-52 to remain unbeaten,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were on the court at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night to battle...
Severe weather is likely Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning
CLANTON – Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are forecast to occur mainly across the western half of the state today. No severe weather is...
Get a pet – it’s good for your health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Not only do pets provide their owners with unconditional love and loyal companionship, but they are also beneficial to our mental...
Best in show
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre picked up a Best in Show award at the 82nd Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival at...
Pediatric Dental Associates, Cullman Orthodontics open new building Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics this week announced its new building, which will house Pediatric Dental Associates and its new orthodontic...
Agriplex Jan. 2023 calendar of events
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex will ring in the new year with a month full of programming for adults and children. Below...
Files from yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the files of 1905
The Ladies Symphony and a number of friends met at the M.L. Robertson home on the 27th.
Presenting the program of...
52 ODES TO JOY: The S.U.N.S. JOY MUSEUM
“CHOOSE JOY: Positively add more happiness and contentment to your life with a 30-minute visit to The S.U.N.S. JOY MUSEUM.”
That’s a bold claim for...
Rain today, patchy dense fog tonight into Sunday, and potential severe...
CLANTON – Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will move across the state through this afternoon. No severe weather will occur. Although isolated showers...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the Christmas holiday, including:
Thursday, Dec. 22
Deputies arrested Kenneth Author Burks, 21,...
Resolving to do, be better in the new year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each year approximately 45% of Americans to make New Year’s resolutions, a tradition that dates back over 4,000 years to ancient...
CCSO mourns loss of Sgt. Mike Moore
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sgt. Mike Moore died this week, the CCSO announced Thursday morning:
“The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jason Mickle promoted to assistant police chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – Lifelong Cullman resident and 24-year Cullman Police Department veteran Jason Mickle has been promoted to assistant chief. Mickle joined the department...
Homeschool Connection New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection will host a New Year’s Eve party for homeschooled students with karaoke, board games, card games, snacks and...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Holly Pond earn wins at Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament wrapped up at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday night and both Holly Pond Broncos and...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Play it safe on New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – New Year’s Eve will see us bidding farewell to 2022 and welcoming in 2023. Many will opt to hold celebrations at...
Parents preparing to take ‘miracle baby’ home after year in hospital
EVA, Ala. – Elijah Steffen will soon be going home after more than a year in the hospital. The “miracle baby” was born Dec....
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Eagles, Warriors fall on day 2 at Christmas...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament resumed at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Wednesday night and all three of our local teams...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
LIST: New Year’s Eve events
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Christmas now behind us, New Year’s Eve is on the horizon and Cullman has a variety of ways to celebrate....
Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office...
The power of an attitude of gratitude
Gratitude is often discussed by families on Thanksgiving Day as we gather around the dining room table and take turns citing what we’re thankful...
Bloomin’ Festival set for April 22-23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the South may be experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the year, St. Bernard is warming up for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point opens Christmas Tournament with win, Holly Pond,...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament officially tipped off at West Point High School Tuesday afternoon and three local teams...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Find, share recipes at Outdoor Alabama’s Wild Eats page
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - If your hunting season has gone well and you have plenty of wild game to prepare, you may be looking for...
‘Nothing is possible without God’: Addison’s Lydia Ergle talks senior volleyball...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs captured yet another State Volleyball Championship this fall and for senior Lydia Ergle, it was a perfect...
Good Samaritan specializes in health care with dignity
CULLMAN, Ala. – Walking through the doors of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic feels like walking into every other doctor’s office in town. There’s...
Festival of the Cranes returns Jan. 13-15
DECATUR, Ala. – The Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association will host the three-day 2023 Festival of the Cranes event Friday-Sunday, Jan. 13-15, at the Wheeler...
ALEA reports icy roadways
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division has received reports of icy roadway conditions within the following counties and on the following...
‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Paizley Whitlow talks freshman cross...
BREMEN, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for Cold Springs’ cross country teams. The Lady Eagles finished second in the state, and...
Hanceville amends building, business license fee schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, Dec. 22, meeting voted to raise building and business license fees for the first...
‘They’re all such an important part of our town’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville hosted local senior citizens at the Hanceville Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 22, for a Christmas party...
Files from yesteryear: 1903, 1933
From the files of 1903
Fred Betz is building two cottages for rent.
Reverend C.E. Sheibe and John Engel left on Tuesday, to a conference in...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. NEW YEAR JOY 365
To increase your likelihood of a HAPPY NEW YEAR, here are 365 S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding) ideas from the past 52 weeks:
JANUARY
Choose joy...
Very cold temperatures into next week
CLANTON, Ala. – Christmas Eve (Saturday morning) will see low temperatures in the single digits near and north of I-20 north to teens along...
Children and holiday stress
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also be stressful for some. Dan Marullo, PH.D., a pediatric psychologist...
Rolling blackouts implemented in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initiated Step 50 of its Emergency Load Curtailment Program and requested local power boards implement rolling...
$2.65M awarded to combat homelessness in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The State of Alabama has awarded $2.65 million to help Alabamians who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless obtain shelter...
Cullman County Revenue satellite offices moving away from cash transactions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham announced that the county’s satellite revenue offices will no longer accept cash, nor will they...
Commission honors retirees, proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its meeting Dec. 20 recognized the reappraisal department’s Karen Campbell for her retirement after 24 years...
St. Bernard Middle School performs ‘The First Christmas’
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory Middle School performed “The First Christmas” Dec. 9-11 in the Abbey Byre. The production showcased the musical and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Hanceville at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs squared off for the second time this season and just like last time,...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope rolls past West Point 64-30,...
WEST POINT, Ala. – With icy conditions coming to town later tonight, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors battled it out a...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
County to supply extra garbage receptacles for holiday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sanitation Department will be setting up extra Dumpsters throughout the county on Thursday, Dec. 22, for the excess...
‘Taking care of each other’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Cullman Lowe’s Home Improvement #313 provided complete Christmas meals to local families in need through their partnership with the...
ALEA: Be ready, be safe during wintry weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Forecasts are calling for extremely cold weather, which could potentially produce a wintry mix in certain areas across the state leading up...
ADPH: Prevent hypothermia; recognize, seek medical attention if symptoms occur
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions are extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the...
‘He helped lay the groundwork for where the city is today’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman Fire Rescue Acting Chief David Munger passed away Dec. 14 at the age of 64, his legacy leaving an...
Cullman’s ‘Mrs. Claus’ tells all
CULLMAN, Ala. – Did you know the Cullman area has its very own Mrs. Claus? Tonja Grace has been bringing good cheer for half...
Hanceville man dies in interstate crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office reported that Joseph Scott Varner, 40, of Hanceville was involved in a single vehicle crash on...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Brutally cold air arrives early Friday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 8:00 am December 21, 2022
As expected, the National Weather Service has upgraded Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches to Warnings across much of...
Cold weather no deterrent at Winter Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – With nearly 100 vendors to choose from, Christmas shopping was made easy all in one place at Warrior Way’s Winter Market...
Performers enchant in ‘The Nutcracker’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Under the tutelage of artistic director and owner Elaine Willingham, Cullman Ballet Theatre School and The Cullman Ballet Company presented “The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Fairview 77-62, Lady Raiders improve to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night to host the Aggies of...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging recognizes graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program recognized its latest group of graduates with its annual pinning ceremony.
“Today marks a milestone...
‘Coach has made a difference in me’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Coach Jim Taylor will be the 2023 recipient of St. Paul's Lutheran School's Impact Award, to be presented at the Alumni...
Wreaths Across America: Community comes together to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local scout troops, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter, representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and community members...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Vinemont High School Monday night to battle the Eagles in a pair of...
Good Hope City Council holds final meeting of 2022
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its final December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the council...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Rick Pate kicks off Agriplex capital campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas came early for the North Alabama Agriplex’s capital campaign on Friday when Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick...
Cullman’s Sarah Laney named to Troy’s ‘The 87’
TROY, Ala. - Sarah Laney of Cullman has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87."
Laney is majoring in English Language...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900
Vick Clark is among the clerical force at the Racket Store.
Ed Daniel has opened a restaurant in the old Speegle...
‘How much of a blessing you are’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds upon hundreds of elders from every nook and cranny of Cullman County enjoyed a Christmas luncheon together at Stone Bridge...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. HOLIDAY JOY
“JOY is the true gift of Christmas.”—Pope Benedict XVI
Are the Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza holidays more blissful or more stressful? YES, all the above. There...
WSCC Sonography program pins more than 30 graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Diagnostic Medical Sonography program presented pins to more than 30 students who graduated from one...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies capture county championships
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament has been raging throughout the week and culminated with a pair of...
Pet of the Week: Triscuit (not a biscuit)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Triscuit!
Sweet Triscuit, a...
Bosom Buddies give thanks to community
CULLMAN, Ala. – Concluding its 10th year of serving the community, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation has provided more than $125,000 to 117...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits road matchups at Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison traveled 10 miles south and took on the Meek Tigers for two games Friday night. The 10th ranked Addison Ladies came away...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops No. 5 Hanceville on the road...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the short trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of county battles Friday...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Always be coachable’: Good Hope’s Tyler Cone enjoying sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last season was another one for the Good Hope Raiders. They finished with a 20-11 record, finished as area runner...
Cullman City School Board honors Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday honored the Teacher of the Year from each of the system’s schools.
Honorees included:
Amanda Stidham...
Cullman City Council passes emergency response ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed Ordinance 2023-11 to regulate the City’s emergency response resources. Due to specific call demands...
Governor awards $1.4M to assist child abuse victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Five nonprofit organizations in north Alabama were awarded $1.4 million to provide child abuse victims with access to professional assistance in...
Christmas continues in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas continues in Cullman County as the countdown to Christmas Day begins. Below are some upcoming events.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Winter Market
Saturday, Dec....
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont collects wins over ASCTE
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles were both back home to host the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE)...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new hotel, visitors to Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Cullman water park has helped reel in a new hotel and restaurant that will provide new jobs for the city.
Gov....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional EMS 1st in state to provide blood transfusions in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s ambulance service, Cullman Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), is the first ambulance provider in Alabama to provide blood treatment in...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last several days, including:
On Thursday, Dec. 8, deputies arrested Amanda...
Cullman Ballet Theatre School presents ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 17-18
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Ballet Theatre School will present “The Nutcracker” Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2:30...
