Tag: Local
Cullman County Tourism Bureau announces Harmony Heard as new director of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Tourism Bureau this week announced that Harmony Heard has been appointed the new director of tourism. Heard will...
Wallace State Nursing accepting applications for Spring 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education is currently accepting applications for students wishing to enter in the Spring 2025...
Hometown Medical to hold Medicare informational meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hometown Medical Group, a primary care facility in Cullman focusing on senior and individual care, is hosting an informational meeting on...
Little Free Library coming to Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park will soon be home to a Little Free Library after resident Stephanie Sprouse presented the idea...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope drops matches with Danville, Madison County
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted a tri-match against Danville (area) and Madison County Monday night. Good Hope fell to Danville...
FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live for the Lord every day’: West...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Katie Beth Yovino is a senior at West Point High School this year and in this interview, she discussed the...
Cullman man dies after Blount County wreck
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, in Blount County. Alabama State Troopers...
A sweet celebration: National Honey Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — National Honey Month is a celebration of the vital role honeybees and apiculturists play in pollination and honey production. As...
All or nothing: Managing white-tailed deer predators in the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Predators play an important role in wildlife ecosystems. You can think of them as nature’s own regulatory service. Without their...
Harvest to Home serves local food to sold-out crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Sept. 12, held its annual fundraising event, the Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner &...
Hanceville City Council votes to allow tattoo and body piercing facilities
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its meeting on Thursday held a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-5, which proposed amending...
7 arrested in multistate vehicle theft ring
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department Investigation Division in conjunction with Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville,...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County 40-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After heavy rainfall postponed West Point’s region matchup against Lawrence County Friday night, the Warriors and Red Devils were able...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball Sweeps Bevill State, Lawson State, Men’s Golf...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team continued their strong start to the season with a sweep of Bevill State at home on...
Making dreams come true: Support Cullman’s Special Education students’ dream trip...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is offering its Special Education students a life-changing opportunity with an upcoming trip to Disney. The adventure, designed...
West Point hosts Community Homecoming Parade
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents were given a brush-up on parade etiquette and candy-collecting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the West Point...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos race past Brindlee Mountain on homecoming 54-8
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After waiting through a couple hours of weather delays, the Holly Pond Broncos hit the field for a homecoming matchup...
Cullman’s Abby Sosa competing for Miss University of Alabama title
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Eighteen students will compete for the title of Miss University of Alabama at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 14,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison picks up 39-6 region win at Cherokee
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Addison traveled to the quaint town of Cherokee in Northwest Alabama Friday night to take on the Indians in a region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs hammers Cleveland on the road 46-0
CLEVELAND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road for a region matchup at Cleveland Friday night and after more than...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 37-8 region win at Phillips Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – The Meek Tigers were back on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Phillips Bear Creek and after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont bounces back with 32-28 win at Midfield
MIDFIELD, Ala. – After falling in four overtimes on the road at Phil Campbell last week, the Vinemont Eagles found themselves in another tight...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville shuts out Carbon Hill on the road 24-0
CARBON HILL, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night for a regional matchup at Carbon Hill and after struggling in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Ardmore on the road 28-6
ARDMORE, Ala. – After dismantling West Point in their region opener last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night for another regional...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders earn 27-7 win at Haleyville
HALEYVILLE, Ala. – After opening up region play with a 7-6 win over Fultondale last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman scores late to edge Jasper 21-20
JASPER, Ala. – Cullman back on the road for a rainy regional matchup at Jasper Friday night and despite the wet and windy conditions...
Celebrate Magic: The Gathering’s DUSKMOURN prerelease on Sept. 20 at Gamer...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gamer Geeks Cullman will be hosting a prerelease event for Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, DUSKMOURN, on Friday, Sept. 20, at...
Celebrating 100 Years: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosting centennial event Sept....
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:45 a.m., marking a century of faith,...
Pet of the week: Mr. Paddy Mahoney
CULLMAN, Ala. - He may not have bagpipes but Paddy Mahoney, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, makes for excellent company. He’s a...
City of Cullman announces downtown Quiet Zone Corridor
Updated Sept. 13, 2024, at 5:22 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday announced the implementation of a Quiet Zone Corridor, effective...
Free electric vehicle showcase set for Saturday in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A free electric vehicle (EV) showcase will take place at Northbrook Baptist Church in Cullman on Saturday, Sept. 14. A variety of...
‘The smallest acts of kindness can ignite meaningful and lasting change’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sept. 10, volunteers from all walks of life participated in the United Way of Cullman County’s Day of Caring....
Fairview Town Council talks fire hydrants, Little Free Library
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the Fairview Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, when the council welcomed Clint Hayes of...
CCBOE names Dowski, Johnson August 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 go above and...
Wallace State Men’s Golf opens season under leadership of Kayland Wilson
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s golf fall season gets underway this week under the leadership of new head coach Kayland Wilson.
Wilson comes...
Baileyton council talks Family Fun Day in the Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. – After Mayor Windell Calloway called the monthly Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Donna Kent, president of the Baileyton...
Cullman City Council hears about abandoned property
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday heard from residents of the Arbor East subdivision on the city’s southeast side, asking for the City to...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Volleyball goes 6-1 in last 7 matches, Cross...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Volleyball team completed a seven-match stretch, going 6-1 overall, with six of those matches taking place at home as part...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison collects wins over Meek, East Lawrence
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs traveled to Arley to participate in a tri-meet with the 4A East Lawrence Lady Eagles and 1A area...
TVA STEM Grant opportunity for Cullman teachers – applications close Sept....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers at public or private K-12 schools served by Cullman Power Board can apply for a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) STEM...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont sweeps tri-match with Hanceville, Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted a tri-match against Hanceville and Falkville Tuesday night and the Eagles earned wins in both their matches....
Cullman Electric Cooperative and CoBank award $20K to local nonprofits
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last week, two Cullman County’s nonprofits were awarded generous checks totaling $20,000 from Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) and CoBank’s Sharing Success...
Jones Chapel Community Day sees large turnout
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) hosted its annual Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 8.
JCVFD’s Lindsey Bryant said, “Almost...
Bernard Blues and BBQ draws crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past weekend marked the eighth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival hosted by St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
Each day...
Local law enforcement discuses school safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – At a high school in Winder, Georgia, (near Atlanta) on Sept. 4, the AP reported, “A 14-year-old student opened fire at...
Cullman City Schools operate under ‘heightened awareness’ due to potential threat
Updated Sept. 9, 2024, at 7:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools operated “under heightened awareness” Monday due to a possible threatening social media...
Duck hunters should take advantage of this year’s special teal season
Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better...
Holly Pond man killed in I-65 wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Holly Pond man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, on Interstate 65 North.
Alabama...
Guy Hunt Library to host Used Book Market
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Hoping to draw more traffic to the library, the Guy Hunt Library in Holly Pond will hold its first and,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the 2024 youth football season is now over, and there were some intriguing games that went on around...
‘Chirding’ at Sportsman Lake: Third Sunday birding and worship event Sept....
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m., Sportsman Lake Park will host the Third Sunday Bird Sunday event, located at the...
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers...
Discover High Tunnel Farming: Free workshop for veterans and beginners Sept....
ARAB, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are partnering to host a High Tunnel Production Field Day...
United Way Day of Caring coming Sept. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) annual Day of Caring will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10. The day brings volunteers...
New programs at downtown library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) is known for books, fun and its weekly community programs...
Cullman City Schools: School safety, partnership with CPD remain priority
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of a recent shift in responsibilities, Cullman City Schools is ensuring its focus on school and student safety remains...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops region opener to Athens 24-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Mortimer Jordan last week, the Cullman Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to host their...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops region opener at Hackleburg 34-8
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek were back on the road Friday night to open up region play at Hackleburg and unfortunately for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Susan Moore 34-20
BREMEN, Ala. – After handling Curry on the road last week, the Cold Springs Eagles returned home to host their region opener against Susan...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past West Point 48-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The eighth annual Brandin Iron Bowl was hosted at Fairview this year, and the Aggies took on the West Point Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Phil Campbell 44-42 in 4 OTs
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to face the Phil Campbell Bobcats in its region opener Friday night and four quarters weren’t nearly enough...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison handles Shoals Christian 51-0, Smothers earns 100th win
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Shoals Christian at A.G. Hicks Stadium Friday night and Addison dominated the Flame from start to finish,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Gordo on the road 54-3
GORDO, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were on the road Friday night opening up region play against Gordo and the Green Wave dominated from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region opener at Sylvania 48-6
SYLVANIA, Ala. – After putting together an explosive offensive performance against Hanceville a week ago, the Holly Pond Broncos were back on the field...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope edges Fultondale in region opener 7-6
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After winning their season-opener at West Point last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home to host their region...
Motorcycle ride benefiting Eldridge Children’s Home Sept. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders (SOLR) will be hosting a motorcycle ride on Saturday, Sept. 7, to benefit the Eldridge...
National Recovery Month: ‘No one is alone in their journey’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health and community partners are proud to join the national celebration of Recovery Month this September....
Pet of the week: Meet Clifford, not quite the big red dog
CULLMAN, Ala. – Clifford, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a beautiful, 2-year-old shepherd mix. He is a low-energy, unassuming fellow who...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps tri-match with Haleyville, Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison was back home to host a tri-match with Haleyville and Winston County Thursday night and the Lady Bulldogs earned wins...
‘Roost out Childhood Cancer’ race set for Sept. 28-29 at Dodge...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural "Roost out Childhood Cancer" motocross race will be held Sept. 28-29, at Dodge City MX Park. This exciting weekend...
B.A.S.S. announces technology standardization for Elite Series, Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors are the pinnacles of competitive bass...
Cullman Community Band to begin rehearsals Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band (CCB) is gearing up to begin its fall season on Monday, Sept. 9, and is looking for...
Empty Bowls 2025 seeking volunteers with full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Empty Bowls of Cullman County is one of the largest annual fundraisers for Cullman Caring for Kids. The annual dinner of...
Suspect identified in shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney’s Office in a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 4, identified the...
FAITH: ‘Helping someone find God is the most loving thing you...
BREMEN, Ala. – Kenady Graves is a senior at Cold Springs High School this season and in this interview, she talked about the impact...
Plans for Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium dedication announced
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On Saturday, September 7, The University of Alabama will formally dedicate Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium with pregame and halftime ceremonies in addition to...
WSCC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP: Cross Country teams shine at JSU Foothills Invitational;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams delivered strong performances at the 18th Annual JSU Foothills Invitational on Aug. 30...
Business spotlight: Local attorney leaving her mark
A Cullman woman and attorney is looking to leave her mark on the community and surrounding areas. Palmer Law Firm Owner and Attorney Tonya Palmer...
Business spotlight: Cabin Fever opens 5th location in Cullman County
Cabin Fever Beverages this year opened its fifth location in Cullman County. The new location is on U.S. Highway 278 in East Point –...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point hosts tri-match with Cullman, Addison
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home Tuesday night hosting a tri-match with Cullman and Addison and all three teams left the...
Wallace State receives $50K to support Pharmacy Technician training
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation received $50,000 from the Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) – Good Jobs Challenge Award that...
Jones Chapel Community Day to be held Sept. 8
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - For the third year, the Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department (JCVFD) will host Community Day, this year on Sept. 8...
Honoring Sydni’s legacy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second annual Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Barrel Race is set to take place on Sept. 14, at the Cullman County Agricultural...
Local volunteer fire departments in need of volunteers
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – Local volunteer fire departments are actively recruiting volunteers.
Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently shared the need for men and women...
Tater-tastic!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The air held a crispness on Labor Day, Monday morning, Sept. 2, as Cullman County Parks and Recreation opened the second...
Gunshot wounds and carjacking incident under investigation in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Authorities are investigating a shooting and carjacking incident that ended at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and U.S. Highway 31...
Auburn faculty awarded USDA NIFA grant to research sustainable agroforestry
AUBURN, Ala. – A team of faculty at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) are pursuing more sustainable forms of agroforestry...
The Link, West Elementary library receive Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit The Link of Cullman County, as well as the West Elementary School library recently received grants from the Dollar...
Wallace State receives grant to fund CDL scholarships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College received $129,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through...
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...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2024 Cullman County Youth Football season is here, and eight teams hit the field for four matchups on Saturday. The Hanceville...
CCSO, CPD share Labor Day Weekend safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Labor Day Weekend, and local law enforcement is reminding Cullman County residents to be safe as summer comes to an...
City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant honored with prestigious award
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized for its outstanding operations by the Alabama Water & Pollution Control...
Brown pleads guilty in Cullman parking deck killing
CULLMAN, Ala. – An Empire man this week entered a blind plea of guilty to the murder of Roberto Juarez Ramos, 23, of Blountsville.
Christopher...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs places 1st at Scottsboro Invitational, locals...
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. -- The defending state champion Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were in the field at the Scottsboro Invitational Saturday morning and...
Cullman Women Sing set to hold 1st rehearsal of season Sept....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing is gearing up for an exciting new choral season, and the first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday,...
Library celebrates young writers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library held a series of events, contests and activities as part of its Summer...
ALEA: Make easy decisions to ensure a happy Labor Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Fall, football and the changing of the seasons is upon us as citizens around the nation prepare for the upcoming Labor...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Springville on the road 41-17
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – After hosting a fall jamboree against Pisgah last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night to kick off their...
