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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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs bounce back with 36-20 win over Decatur Heritage
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 2A Decatur Heritage Eagles Friday night and a disappointing performance against their archrivals from Winston County last week,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County at home 36-6
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping their season opener at Lynn last week, the Tigers of Meek were back home at Tiger Stadium Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont earns 22-8 win at Southeastern
REMLAP, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Remlap to face off against the Southeastern Mustangs Friday night and for the second week in a row...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats roll past Mortimer Jordan 35-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dropping their season opener at Bob Jones last week, the Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium playing on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond races past Hanceville in 74-35 shootout
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Holly Pond for a county battle with the Broncos and this matchup on the gridiron...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top West Point 17-3
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders traveled to West Point to take on the Warriors in their season opener on Friday night and points...
Bethsadia VFD seeking nominations for board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) is seeking nominations for those who want to serve on its board of directors. These...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcat swim teams off to hot start
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School boys and girls swim teams made an impressive start to their season by placing first against Buckhorn,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman extends winning streak to 4 games
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School's volleyball team continued their winning streak in their second tri-match of the season, defeating both Austin and Good...
Operation Round Up Board delivers $40K in paper to local schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board on Tuesday announced a $40,000 paper grant benefiting Cullman County Schools, Cullman City Schools, Sacred Heart,...
FAITH: Iron Sharpening Crew hosting Young Men Brotherhood Breakfast Sept. 7
The upcoming Young Men Brotherhood Breakfast is set for Sept. 7 at 8 a.m. at the Crane Hill Community Center. This event, organized by...
Pet of the week: Save a Buck!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Buck, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is stunning Australian Shepherd mix. He is approximately 5-6 years old with low...
Gypsy Soul: Eye for vintage, antiques and the unique
Lindsey Blackwood has a love for vintage furniture pieces, estate sales and all things unique. Now a Cullman resident after working in the missions field,...
8th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Arts & Crafts Festival coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School will host the eighth annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs downs Curry on the road 24-14
CURRY, Ala. – After handing Hanceville a 48-30 last week, Cold Springs was back on the road Thursday night to take on Curry. The...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Saint Bernard at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted area foe Saint Bernard at Allen Stephenson Gym Thursday night, and the home team came away...
Wallace State Nursing celebrates first graduates of Oneonta program
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated the success of the first cohort of students completing the Practical...
Commission on Aging seeking meal delivery volunteers for homebound seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging operates seven full-time senior centers in the area: Colony, Crane Hill, Cullman, Fairview, Hanceville, Holly...
Wallace State Cross Country teams ready to race into 2024-2025 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Men's and Women's Cross Country teams are set to kick off their season with a blend of new...
Cullman City Council recognizes wastewater plant, rated top in state
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday took a moment in its meeting to recognize the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which was...
Pink Boot Boutique’s Small Business Christmas Market coming in November
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman woman and Pink Boot Boutique Owner Shayla Waldner had a vision to eventually host a Christmas market when she initially...
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Lady Lions make strong showing at E2 Sports Raider...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team delivered strong performances at the E2 Sports Raider Classic Tournament hosted by Roane State Community College in Harriman,...
Alzheimer’s Association aims to increase support in community
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a roundtable discussion recently to help identify potential volunteers and community partners for...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point splits tri-match with Clay-Chalkville, Corner
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors hosted Clay-Chalkville and Corner for a tri-match Tuesday night. West Point swept the Lady Cougars...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bearcats dominate Hartselle to earn Coach Amy Hudson’s 1st...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Volleyball kicked off their season with a resounding victory against rival Hartselle, sweeping the Tigers 2-0 in their opening tri-match....
Timeless Homeschool Events roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Timeless Homeschool Events (T.H.E.) Cullman has been providing opportunities for homeschool students in the area to meet and mingle with peers...
‘Overwhelmed, blessed and grateful’: 30 teams compete in 4th annual John...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cross Creek Golf Course hosted the 4th annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday and 30 teams consisting of more...
Berlin Area Neighborhood Watch meeting set for Sept. 17 – all...
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Area Neighborhood Watch will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Berlin Community...
Grace Episcopal Church kicks off 36th year of cheeseballs at tasting...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The women of Grace Episcopal Church have been deep in planning, preparations and cream cheese for their annual cheeseball fundraiser. For...
Parks Board takes over Cullman County Museum operations
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a strategic move to better integrate local history with the community's vibrant festivals and activities, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports...
Stu’s Crew sees 40 participants for basketball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Head Basketball Coach Stu Stuedeman, along with his team of CHS Varsity Basketball players hosted the inaugural...
Good Hope City Council approves geotechnical engineering services for multi-use storm...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its second August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a...
Alabama Extension agent gives tips for starting school garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Starting a school garden is not as far out of reach as some may think. Knowing how to secure funding,...
WSCC FAME program welcomes new AMT cohort with induction ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development, in collaboration with the North Central Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing...
United Way releases new food resource location list and schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently released an updated list of food resources in the area. With the emergence of...
Cullman 4-H Robotics Club hosting parent meeting Aug. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 4-H Robotics Club will hold a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Christian School,...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Congressman-elect, Luther Patrick, of Birmingham, will speak at the Cullman County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. It is...
Join the 10th annual Divino Nino Festival at the Shrine of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 10th Annual Divino Nino Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament...
Local agricultural business employing drone tech
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peinhardt Living History Farm recently partnered with retired Assistant Cullman Police Chief Jason Mickle and his crop spraying business Sky Spray...
2 graduate Drug Court program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Drug Court program recently announced two graduates of its program led by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd and...
COLUMN: Cowboys and channel changers
I’m sitting in my favorite chair, TV remote in hand, shaking my head in disbelief. There’s nothing good to watch on television. Unless, of course,...
AT&T strike continues in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of 20-30 people were posted along U.S. Highway 31 North near the old Quincy’s property, on strike citing unfair...
Cullman Community Theatre presents ‘The Sound of Music’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre on Thursday opened its production of “The Sound of Music” at Cullman High School. Well received by a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Winston County 48-13
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison opened up its 2024 season on the road, just about 17 miles west, to play the 2A Winston County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont kicks off season with 16-14 win over Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their season at home against Falkville Friday night and thanks in large part to a great...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls late to Haleyville 27-24
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors kicked off their season on their home field against Haleyville Friday night and they held a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops season opener at Lynn 33-20
LYNN, Ala. – Meek opened up the 2024 season on the road Friday night, kicking things off with a Winston County matchup against Lynn....
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Appalachian 28-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos kicked off their season at home against Appalachian Friday night and it was a nailbiter between them and...
Coroner investigating death of Hanceville dispatcher
UPDATE: Kilpatrick has identified the dispatcher as Christopher Michael Willingham, 49, of Hanceville.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County coroner is investigating the death of...
City announces relocation of dog park from Heritage to Ingle Park
Updated Aug. 23, 2024, at 5:31 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman on Friday announced the relocation of the dog park at Heritage...
SHE Collective to host SHEGathers Aug. 26
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Daystar Church and its small group SHE Collective are preparing for its largest “small” group gathering to date. The group,...
Pet of the week: The constant observer, Ms. Anastasia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Anastasia, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week!
This beautiful 4-5-year old Husky may be a bit up tempo, as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats drop season opener at Bob Jones 48-12
MADISON, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Bob Jones to kick off the 2024 season against the Patriots Thursday night but unfortunately for Bearcat fans,...
‘Living legends’: Wild horse and burro adoption event Sept. 19-21 at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to host a wild horse and burro adoption event at the Cullman County...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont opens season with wins over Columbia, Cullman Christian
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont tipped off the 2024 season at home Thursday afternoon and in their first matches under new head coach Bobby Daniels,...
WSCC Volleyball ready to spike into the 2024-2025 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Volleyball team, under the guidance of Head Coach Randy Daniel, is set to launch into the 2024-2025 season...
Berlin Town Council views 2025 budget, talks park project
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday took a look at its proposed 2025 budget, including $500,000 for its park and recreation...
Joker and Amy: The adoption story that was meant to be
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s been one year since Amy Dunn of Cullman adopted Joker, the mustang. During this time, after plenty of head scratches,...
Good Samaritan to host Open House ahead of 20th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Sunday, Aug. 25, residents will have the opportunity to step inside one of the area’s nonprofits, the Good Samaritan Health...
FAITH: ‘We need to follow Him every day’: Cold Springs’ Drew...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Drew Dykes is a senior at Cold Springs High School this year and in this interview, he talked about how God...
UNA Football Notebook: Tight Ends
FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama football team is just over a week away from competition, as the Lions wrap up fall...
Gulf State Park Pier reopens to the public
GULF SHORES, Ala. - The renovated Gulf State Park Pier reopened on Monday, Aug.19, welcoming people to the iconic Gulf Coast landmark for the...
Third Rock Revivals outfitting vintage lovers locally
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local traveling vintage shop is taking Cullman by storm and procuring vintage clothing and vinyl records for the sustainable fashion...
FAITH: ‘He has changed my life time and time again’: Fairview’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Anna Strane is starting her junior year at Fairview this fall and, in this interview, she talked about the different ways...
CCBOE approves Special Education contracts
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its Aug. 15 meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education approved additional Special Education contracts to assist the system’s schools...
Vinemont High cuts ribbon on new facilities
VINEMONT, Ala. - The students of Vinemont High School are enjoying new facilities this week. Members of the Cullman County Board of Education, along...
FAITH: ‘Lead by example’: Cullman’s Bentlie Bullard reflects on how God...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman's Bentlie Bullard is a freshman at Cullman High School this year and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with...
WSCC Engineering Technology program introduces Digital Fabrication Pathway
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College's Engineering Technology program now offers a Digital Fabrication Pathway, an innovative track designed to equip students with...
ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a...
Wallace State’s Adult Education program empowers record number of graduates in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - From July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Wallace State’s Adult Education program celebrated a milestone achievement by serving over 1,000...
2 Hanceville favorites combine under 1 roof: Vintage Magnolias and Just...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In light of the recent economic challenges, two beloved Hanceville businesses, Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed, are joining forces to ensure...
Agriplex ‘Harvest to Home’ dinner Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Farm Credit will present the North Alabama Agriplex’s ninth annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Auctions Thursday, Sept....
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Briar Club’ by Kate Quinn
If you have read my past reviews, you know I am a big fan of Kate Quinn. While “The Briar Club” is different from her previous...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...
Vinemont seeking competitors for October’s Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 26, the air will take on the distinctive smell of sticky and sweet barbecue as grill masters and...
Vinemont council tables software talks, prepares for senior luncheon
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday resumed discussions on Text MyGov communications software and chose to table the item of business until its next meeting. It...
Retail site to ‘transform’ area in north Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new retail center is under development just north of Urban Cookhouse and Pasquale’s on the northbound side of U.S. Highway...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hosts jamboree against Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a very humid night, the 2024 High School Football Season kicked off tonight for the Addison Bulldogs as they hosted...
Cullman Lions Club presents $50K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - In April, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic announced plans to build a new location along Veterans Drive Southwest to better serve...
West Point High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50 years
The West Point High School Class of 1974 recently celebrated its 50-year class reunion at The Barn at Lake Catoma.
Attending classmates were:
Back row, left...
Alpha Nutrition and The Garage hosting cash prize unsanctioned powerlifting meet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alpha Nutrition and The Garage are teaming up to host an in-house, unsanctioned powerlifting meet with cash prizes. The meet is...
Pet of the week: Meet Sable
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful, elegant and sweet Sable, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. She is a shepherd mix who is approximately...
Severe thunderstorms possible today through Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. – Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move from northwest to southeast across Alabama today through Sunday. A few damaging wind...
Commission approves purchase of road equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its August meeting, the Cullman County Commission ended months of discussions surrounding the Cullman County Road Department and its aged...
Long-Lewis acquires Cullman’s Eckenrod Ford Lincoln
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Long-Lewis Automotive Group, effective Aug. 12, 2024, acquired Eckenrod Ford Lincoln in Cullman. The official name of the dealership is...
Cullman City Council holds water, sewer, sanitation rates steady for 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council voted on Monday to hold the city’s water, sewer and sanitation rates at their current levels for...
St. Paul’s inaugural golf tournament set for Sept. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host its inaugural golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 14, at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Golfers and teams are...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to hit the field this fall
BREMEN, Ala. -- August is here, which means schools is back in session, fall weather is on the way and all of our local...
Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the...
Good Hope City Council adopts 4 new Resolutions, reports successful Back-to-School...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and adopted four new...
Kerry Watson will not seek re-election to Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commissioner for District 1, Kerry Watson, announced Tuesday, Aug. 13, that he will not seek re-election in 2026. He...
(Updated) 1 dead following incident at Rusken Packaging
Updated Aug. 14, 2024, at 9:44 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Wednesday night confirmed that Doug Cordes, 48, of Vinemont, passed away following...
Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is...
Southern Crown’s Disney Divas Pageant welcomes all ages Aug. 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Disney Divas Pageant is set to take place at the Hanceville Civic Center on Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at 10...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies excited to get back on the field in...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Football season is nearly upon us once again and in Fairview, that means it’s nearly time for the Aggies to hit...
Names not forgotten
Annual Purple Heart memorial service remembers local heroes
HARTSELLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Aug. 10, Chapter 2212, the Joe Hooper, Medal of Honor, Chapter of...
