Tag: Local
Senior Spotlight: Myrna Tuggle – dedicated to her work
ADDISON, Ala. - Myrna Tuggle is a fixture of Addison, AL. She has lived there her entire life, except for a few years spent...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Probate Judge H.F. Mitchell has received Cullman County’s allotment of new auto tags for 1931. The tags are yellow on...
PREP SPORTS: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs drop Saturday matchups
ADDISON, Ala. – Both Addison’s baseball and softball teams were in action Saturday but unfortunately, both of them received losses. The Bulldogs hosted the...
The Cullman Commission on Aging shares upcoming senior events in April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Commission on Aging has planned some exciting new events for this month, starting off with the Senior Easter Egg...
The Link ‘sounds off sirens’ in honor of Child Abuse and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County hosted a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention event on Friday, with many representatives from supporting organizations...
‘The safety and security of our citizens and our community comes...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an average of seven patrols per shift, not including two township deputies and a Lieutenant, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Annual tax lien auction returns to in-person bidding May 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2022 tax lien auction for delinquent 2021 ad valorem property taxes are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama-based Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., launches 8th Annual Driver Safety...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce its 2022 Driver Safety Scholarship Fund essay program...
Fairview Senior Center holds awards banquet at Swindall home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center held a banquet on Tuesday evening at the Swindall home in Fairview to recognize some of the...
Pet of the Week: Find an adventure with Elliot!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Elliot!
According to Ruttkay, Elliot is...
Local couple discusses adoption journey to grow their family
CULLMAN, Ala. -There’s nothing more exciting for a couple than to bring home a brand-new bundle of joy, and for many, the most successful...
Arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL: No. 6 Cullman splits doubleheader with Thompson
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-4 win at Madison Academy Tuesday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Wednesday morning for...
Arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Juvenile subject caught following 29 vandalism incidents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a rash of vandalism incidents stretching across the city, the Cullman Police Department announced Tuesday they have a suspect in...
The Link celebrating Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with special...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will be hosting a Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention event on Friday, April 1 to kick...
Allison Bright of Cullman Power Board included in TVPPA’s 2022 Women...
CHATTANOOGA, TN. - The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association recently recognized 10 of their “women in power” who are leading local power companies in...
CPD FTO’S looking at hourly rate increase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department Field Training Program consists of eight officers who have received advanced training to provide experience, guidance and...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps doubleheader against Meek
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles returned home Monday night to host a varsity doubleheader against Meek and they were able to defend their...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 1 Softball sweeps Southern Union, baseball wins series...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s top-ranked softball team swept a four-game conference series against Southern Union over the weekend.
The Lions (33-1, 12-0 Alabama Community...
Arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
County Schools Transportation Division is finding ways to combat higher fuel...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As fuel prices continue to surge, it’s leaving many to question how it’s impacting rural bus routes. Recently, The Tribune reached...
Cullman County Museum April Walking Tours preparing for five weekends (UPDATED)
CULLMAN, Ala. – This spring will mark the 10th anniversary of the Cullman April Walking Tours and with five weekends this year, the Cullman...
Jordan Lee cruises in knockout round at REDCREST 2022 on Grand...
TULSA, Okla. (March 26, 2022) – Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, caught 11 scorable bass weighing 33 pounds, 2 ounces to win...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Vinemont Middle, East Elementary claim county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Archery Championships were held at Fairview High School over the weekend and Vinemont High School, Vinemont Middle...
Wallace State Community College conducts Spring Cleanup at Garden City Mountain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Engagement and the Healthy Campus and Healthy Earth Committee led a Spring Cleanup this week at...
Hulsey arrested for outstanding child abuse/torture warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kered Evan Hulsey was arrested on Mar. 21, 2022 at the Cullman County Detention Center for three outstanding warrants which stemmed...
Sacred Heart Church of Cullman participates in worldwide consecration of Russian...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Church of Jesus in Cullman participated Friday morning in the worldwide event consecrating Ukraine and Russian. Father Patrick made...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper discusses possibility of retirement; confirms he has...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last week there’s been talk regarding current Cullman Police Department’s Chief Kenny Culpepper’s retirement, supposedly slated for Dec. 31,...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats sweep Friday triple header
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Varsity Girls’ Tennis Team traveled to Tuscaloosa to play a triple header Friday and the Bearcats returned home...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split senior night doubleheader with Buckhorn
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up an 11-2 win over Golden High School from Colorado Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors earn 10-2 win at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the road to take on Hanceville Friday night and they returned home with a 10-2 win...
Arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: Good Hope falls to Cordova at home; Warriors, Lady...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home Thursday night to host Cordova and they couldn’t contain the hot bats...
PREP SOCCER: West Point shuts out East Lawrence 3-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against East Lawrence and added another game...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Fairview on the road 7-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After heavy rain shut things down earlier this week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the field Thursday night,...
County School Board approves bond for capital improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education held a special called board meeting Thursday morning and approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State volunteers clean up illegal dump site in garden city
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A group of volunteers from Wallace State Community College recently cleaned up an illegal dump site in Garden City during...
Links for Literacy Golf Tournament to take place Monday, April 11...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has begun registration for sponsorships and teams for the annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament April...
Cullman area wages not keeping up with inflation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the Decatur area wages have increased by 0.2% from January 2021 - January 2022...
New changes making a big splash at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - Breaking ground in the fall of 2021 with opening slated for Memorial Day weekend 2022, Nathan Anderson, Director Cullman Parks Recreation...
CHS Principal Kim Hall announces retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After six years as principal at Cullman High School, and an entire career spent as a Bearcat, Principal Kim Hall has...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Easterwood signs with Lyon College
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Just a couple weeks after one Raider standout signed to continue their athletic career at Millsaps, D.E. Ryan Gymnasium was...
Throwback Outdoor Cinema offering weekend features this month for spring break
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman-based Throwback Outdoor Cinema is returning with some spring throwback films for the next two weekends at the Cullman County Fairgrounds....
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the guilty verdict of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced on Tuesday that John Michael Cosper, Jr. was found guilty of two counts of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ White signs with Millsaps
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School’s Jesse George Gymnasium was packed with friends, family, coaches and teammates Tuesday to help another Eagles standout...
Hospital entrance to temporarily close
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the main drive for Cullman Region Medical Center will be closed Wednesday, March 23,...
CCCDD receives donation from Pilot Club for ‘Brain Awareness Week’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every year in March, the Cullman Pilot Club holds the Brain Awareness Week event with the Cullman County Center for the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont defeats Fairview on the road 11-4, Aggies fall...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Monday night and the Lady Eagles pulled ahead early...
PREP BASEBALL: Arab downs West Point on the road 12-3
WEST POINT, Ala. – Arab traveled to West Point for a matchup against the Warriors and after building a big lead in the first...
PREP SOFTBALL: No. 7 West Point tops Falkville at home 8-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors hosted Falkville at Mike Brown Field Monday night and thanks to a couple long balls in the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multiple arrests made after various traffic stops last week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies stayed busy this week with multiple drug-related arrests and seeking out warrants.
On March 14, CCSO...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Gambrill, Good Hope’s Maddox earn 1st Team All-State...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) officially released this year’s All-State teams Sunday morning, and the list was crowded with local...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman collects wins at Wilson Warrior Tournament
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s varsity tennis teams made the trip to Florence Saturday to compete at the Wilson Warrior Tournament and they...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Stuedeman named 6A Coach of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats collected a lot of hardware throughout this past season on the hardwood, but they aren’t quite done yet. The...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a...
Expect lane closures for I-65N repairs; expected March 21-30
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that ALDOT maintenance crews will be working on Interstate 65 northbound near Exit 318...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Governor Ivey announces another round of local projects funded by Rebuild...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $5 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties...
PREP SOCCER: Bearcats down Gadsden City 2-1, Lady Bearcats tie 2-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both of Cullman’s varsity squads were back home to host Gadsden City at Oliver Woodard Stadium and in between games, there...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps area doubleheader over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back at Bill Shelton Field to open up area play against Decatur Thursday night, and they collected a...
Arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
North Alabama Agriplex hosting a backyard poultry processing workshop this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension office is hosting a Backyard Poultry Processing Workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00...
Sheriff’s Office celebrates local senior’s 90th birthday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office likes to be involved in the community in more ways than just keeping law and order. On...
Official ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Hartselle Health Park on Wednesday
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional celebrated the opening of the Hartselle Health Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the Hartselle Area...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf team wins Calhoun Invitational; No. 2 softball...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team has won its third tournament of the spring season.
The Lady Lions captured the Calhoun Invitational tournament...
(UPDATE) Cullman County Sheriff’s Office gives update on domestic incident
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has been attempting to locate Christopher Todd Burton in the area of County Road 1251.
He...
Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Update) Avoid Hwy 278 East; multiple car wreck with fatality
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, there was a traffic fatality around 11:57 a.m. on Highway 278 East...
Meek High School Band hosting 63rd Annual Chittlin Supper April 2
ADDISON, Ala. - The Meek High School Band and the Winston County Chittlin Eater’s Association are presenting the 63rd annual Chittlin Supper at the...
Cullman County Public Library secures $40K for new bookmobile
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System was awarded a 50% matching grant in September of 2021 and secured $40,000 for a...
Arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCSO makes multiple drug-related arrests this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests as a result of drug-related charges over the last few days countywide.
On Thursday,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs tops Addison on the road 9-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Alexander Park to take on the Addison Lady Bulldogs in an area clash and...
Arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Camelot Books and Comics hosting Georgina Cross book signing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Author Georgina Cross, hailing from the Huntsville/Madison area, will be signing copies of her latest mystery thriller at Camelot Books and...
Haynes & Thomas follow Herring for Bassmaster High School Series win...
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Will Haynes and Austin Thomas found the food, they found enough bass to catch a 13-pound, 8-ounce limit that delivered...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1933, 1902 and 1950
From the files of 1933:
Mr. Charles McMinn died on July 29, 1933. He was born on May 10, 1959. He was married on June...
Cullman County PALS Spring Clean-up set for March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) will be participating in a city and county wide Spring Cleanup on March...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison downs Meek at home 11-3
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Meek Lady Tigers at Alexander Park in Addison Friday night and came away with a...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope rolls past Locust Fork 17-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders rolled past the Meek Tigers 14-6 in their last game and looked to continue swinging hot...
Cullman County Schools recognizes Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools along with America’s First Federal Credit Union recognizes a teacher and staff member each month.
Teacher of the Month:...
Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Construction of new gym at Cold Springs High School approved
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Commission on Education at its March 10, 2022 meeting approved the construction of a new gymnasium at Cold...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split doubleheader with James Clemens
CULLMAN, Ala. – After getting rained out earlier in the week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host a...
PREP SOFTBALL: Burks blasts walk-off homerun to lead West Point past...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back on the field Thursday night after a rainy start to the week and...
PREP SPORTS: Good Hope’s Malin signs to play football & basketball...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Students, teachers, coaches, teammates and family filled D.E. Ryan Gymnasium at Good Hope High School Thursday afternoon to hear the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman live music venues welcome new and diverse bands
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman is truly a town that embraces the arts, and the music scene here is vast, consisting of a well-connected group...
Curt’s Closet’s Clothed in Cullman silent auction tickets on sale March...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet will be holding their second annual silent auction and luncheon Clothed in Cullman on Saturday, May 7 at Loft...
Distinguished Young Women Program holding Informational meeting/registration March 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Cullman County will be holding an informational meeting about their program at First Baptist Church of Cullman...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Vinemont’s Harbison signs with Wallace State
VINEMONT, Ala. – Wednesday was a special day for one Eagle standout at Vinemont High School. Vinemont’s Kendall Harbison was joined by family, friends...
Arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘I think everybody could learn from him’, Cold Springs Softball inspired...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Having a disability can be tough and you see some people getting teased or laughed at because they can't do things...
