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    Churches countywide back in action with 2021 Vacation Bible Schools

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking a hiatus in 2020, Vacation Bible School is back in full-swing and churches are extremely thankful to have the...

    Rescheduled Second Friday celebration tonight in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1st Avenue Southeast will host the city’s popular 2nd Fridays celebration on the third Friday of...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle Winston County, Danville at home

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night for a pair of varsity matchups with Winston County and Danville,...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Harry Douglas Scott and Doniver Barron Scott

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    Harry Douglas Scott  Harry Douglas Scott was born April 11, 1923, in Kentucky to parents Allen and Elsie Scott. Soon after, the Scott family would...

    Cullman Regional Mobile Medical Center to administer vaccines at Cullman County...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will begin taking its Mobile Medical Center to the Cullman County Courthouse to administer free COVID-19 vaccines to the...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Raiders compete in summer play day at Good...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – West Point and Good Hope’s varsity teams tipped off action at Thursday’s summer play day at Good Hope High School....

    Cullman County PALS present beautification awards

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County branch of People Against a Littered State spent time on Wednesday celebrating local folks who help make...

    Rollin’ slow

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — It has loads of horsepower and torque to spare and, running wide-open, might barely move! The classic tractor is designed to...

    Wallace State’s Blackwood, Chambers lead at Bassmaster College Series event on...

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    BANGOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Despite a three-hour run and a slow start to the day, the Wallace State Community College team of Clent...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    A bag full of books for $3 at the Cullman County...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library has an absolute abundance of books and this week, they have begun selling them to the...

    Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to hold first Community Luncheon of...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce the return of the Community Luncheon.  Our first Community Luncheon of...

    Having the want-to

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman helps people with developmental disabilities learn to manage their lives, including finding jobs that offer a competitive wage...

    Wallace State softball has three players named NJCAA Division I All-Americans:...

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Three Wallace State softball players were recently selected as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I All-Americans. Haylee Folds was named a 2nd-team...

    Veteran Memorial: Lowell Ervin Stricklin and Lt. Lawrence Winfield Stricklin 

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    Lowell Ervin Stricklin   Lowell E. Stricklin was born April 6, 1917 in Cullman County to Richard and Audie (Moore) Stricklin. He enlisted in the Army...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Wallace State BASS Club anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood compete this...

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s BASS Club anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood continue their quest through the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster Collegiate Series this...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders pick up summer wins at home

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Tuesday was packed with more summer games for several local teams and both the Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders...

    Vinemont High School Classes ’69 and ’70 hold combined reunion

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    VINEMONT, Ala.- The first two graduating classes from Vinemont High School held a joint reunion Saturday. The seniors of 69’ and 70’ were excited...

    New Dollar General now open in Cullman

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    GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 1470 County Road 715 SW in Cullman is now open!   In addition to...

    Sheriff’s Office firearms safety class Tuesday night at Temple Baptist Church

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class starting tonight, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at...

    “We’re in it for the love”

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Britannica.com defines karma as a “causal law by which good or bad actions determine the future modes of an individual’s existence.”...

    Governor Ivey awards $250,000 Rebuild Alabama Grant for County Road 4...

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    COLONY, Ala. – On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation announced that County Road 4 and County Road 6 in...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    20th Annual Farming Tour for Kids sees another successful turnout

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex has recently wrapped up one of their most successful summer educational programs. On June 10-11, they held...

    Hunt family establishes John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship, annual golf tournament

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been just over a year since longtime Cullman Parks and Recreation Director John Hunt passed away but his impact on...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton wins 6A Player of the Year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Another year of high school baseball is in the books and the Alabama Sports Writers Association has made its all-state selections...

    Veteran Memorial: Joseph Edward Reeder and Albert “Buck” Reeder

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    Joseph and Albert Reeder were brothers born to Richard and Ida Reeder of Route 8, Cullman County. Joseph, the elder of the two, was...

    Cullman’s Thomas becomes newest Sprint Feature winner at Gas City I-69...

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    GAS CITY, Ind., June 12 – Last year Michael “Buddy” Kofoid finished second in the Indiana Midget Week USAC NOS Energy Drink national midget race at...

    Cullman’s Hopper and Franks get redemption in High School Classic

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    FORT WORTH, Texas — Implementing a two-stage game plan, Brody Hopper and Landon Franks of Alabama’s Cullman High School caught a five-bass limit of...

    Military Bound: Good Hope High School

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    Beau Sterling- Good Hope High School   Beau Sterling is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and will soon be reporting to basic training...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Local squads compete in summer play day at Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was loaded with summer basketball at Cullman High School and West Point, Cold Springs and the Lady Bearcats were all...

    Two-bay electric vehicle charging station coming to Cullman as part of...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to help bring Alabama motorists into the electric vehicle age.   The grants totaling more than...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Brewer excited to take the reins at Hanceville

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The search for the next Head Coach of the Hanceville Bulldogs ended Thursday night and Ryan Brewer is excited to step...

    Wallace State Alumni Association resumes travel program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Alumni Association announces plans to resume its travel program, with trips planned for the fall, winter and spring.  “We’re...

    Calling Cullman County athletes

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to...

    Cullman County Board of Education recognizes student achievements

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon took time at the beginning of its June meeting on Thursday to...

    New principal named at Hanceville Middle School

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Susan Patrick to be the new principal of...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce holds 78th Annual Meeting and Garden...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party Tuesday evening at Stone Bridge Farms.  The...

    2nd Friday rescheduled

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2nd Friday has been rescheduled to June 18th, due to the weather. Bands...

    Pet of the Week: Take off with Flash!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Flash is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. Get...

    Cullman man arrested in south side shooting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a late evening shooting in the area of Golf Course Road on Cullman’s south side, Michael Allen Oliver, 43, of...

    Attempted murder suspect arrested

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing in the Walter community, finding a victim with multiple...

    Summer fun in Baileyton Town Park 

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton will kick off the first of several special events at the town’s park this Saturday with Baileyton...

    Colony Parks and Recreation offers full summer schedule, beginning Wednesday

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Parks and Recreation committee chairperson Jasmine Cole on Tuesday evening unveiled plans for multiple community events planned...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect summer play day wins over West Point,...

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. – Several local squads made the short trip to Hartselle Tuesday for a day of summer competition on the hardwood and the...

    Cullman Caring for Kids hits the road with Mobile Food Bank

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently began an outreach program using its new Mobile Food Bank to make its free groceries easier...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce and jobs in Good...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  –  Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to create commerce in the city of Good Hope and bring new jobs. The...

    Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program offers children a chance to...

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    COLONY, Ala. — The Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program will offer children an opportunity to raise their own vegetables in the raised garden...

    Cullman County Schools Summer Feeding Program

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning June 11, all students in Cullman County are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at the following lunchrooms: Fairview Holly Pond Good Hope...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Vincent Leonard Bailey

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    Vincent Leonard Bailey was born April 12, 1916 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United State Navy and served during World War II....

    A Little Eagle with big dreams

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come...

    ‘The heartbeat of our community’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The first of several cookouts planned for Cullman County’s senior centers took place Friday morning at the Cullman Senior Center by...

    Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954

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    Couples out on Sunday afternoon or night were: Ann McKoy and J.W. Cadle, Pat Schaefer and Roger Gentry, Jean Morgan and Darrell Mulaney, Judy Wesson and Perry...

    Bow Up!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Heritage Archery Club, Nichols Outfitters and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will host the 10th annual Bow-Up Against Breast...

    “I believe in Cullman”

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Six years ago, Dinner on First started as a fundraiser for a handicapped-accessible playground. Thanks the pandemic last year, the event...

    Friends of the Public Library sponsors children’s writing competition

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the Friends of the Cullman County Public Library are sponsoring a writing competition for the children of Cullman County....

    Palomino RV Resort hits full capacity for Memorial Day

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s investment in the development of an RV park, the Palomino RV Resort, at the Burrow Farm site on County Road...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Local elementary schools updating gym floors

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at...

    Cullman County Bosom Buddies Craft Fair and Vendor Expo fundraiser coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is thrilled to be hosting its first major fundraiser since 2019 at the Cullman Veterans...

    Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Louis Carlton Higginbotham

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    Louis Carlton Higginbotham was born June 4, 1923 and lived in Holly Pond. Higginbotham registered for the World War II draft on June 30,...

    Young players turn out for Bearcat baseball camp

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Summer has arrived and that means its camp season for young local athletes all over the area and more than 50...

    Pets on Parade!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - At the upcoming 2nd Friday celebration on June 11, 2021, the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host “Pets on Parade,”...

    ‘Community Splash!’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will offer a Monday discount to the general public through the summer, beginning June 7....

    Hanceville Public Library gets ready for summer

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library has loads of events planned for its community this summer and they are so excited to get started....

    Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Warriors host West Point youth baseball camp

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – They had to fight off a light rain shower Wednesday morning, but the Warriors were out on the field with...

    Raiders, Lady Raiders lead 2nd annual basketball skills camp

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both the varsity boys' and girls' basketball coaches and players at Good Hope High School hosted the second annual Raider...

    ‘Thank God we’re back!’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The sound of laughter and chatter returned to Cullman County senior centers Tuesday morning after they were closed in March 2020....

    Running 4 Heroes: K-9

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- At only 8 years old, Theresa Ann runs 1 mile for every fallen military and police officer listed on www.odmp.org/k9. Theresa Ann...

    2nd Friday downtown celebrations return June 11

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, people are ready to head back out, and the City of Cullman is eager to accommodate. On...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Jackie Junior Fulghum

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    Jackie Junior Fulghum was born March 3, 1943 in Cullman County and he lived in Hanceville. He was drafted into the United States Army...

    Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show returns to Wallace State June...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at...

    Local charitable organizations announce upcoming golf tournaments

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman charity clothing boutique Curt’s Closet and Cullman Child Advocacy Center Brooks’ Place both recently announced plans for fundraising golf tournaments...

    Recent briefing gives positive updates on Highway 157construction progress

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The construction on Alabama Highway 157 is well underway as Chilton Contractors Inc. work on the two-lane northbound roadway. The plans...

    Pet of the Week: Relax with Big Jake!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Big Jake is a one-year-old Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix....

    Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954

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    Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to...

    The Refuge Church hosts annual Fishing Rodeo

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- The Refuge Church in East Point, Alabama, off Highway 278, hosted their annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday morning. The rodeo kicked off at...

    Summer Safety: Memorial Day Weekend

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Going into Memorial Day Weekend, many people have plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. However, it's important to...

    Cullman Regional welcomes occupational medicine physician Donald Battle, MD, to medical...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified family physician Donald Battle, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Battle is a graduate of...

    Five WWI veterans to be honored at special ceremony today

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Five men will be honored Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park hosted by the American Legion...

    Editorial: Laying stress at the door

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    As a certified yoga instructor who has taught for over seven years, Beverly Dotesy found her neighboring passion in massage therapy. She had always...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    WSCC SOFTBALL: Season ends in NJCAA Division I National Championship quarterfinals...

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    View pictures from Thursday’s game | https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallacestate/albums/72157719337756505 YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State softball’s season ended Thursday night at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I...

    Cullman Community Theatre hopes for summer show, summer theater camp coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre announced this week via social media, “Cullman Community Theatre's Summer Season is on! Due to very recent updates...

    Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet grab-and-go to offer grab-and-go meals starting Wednesday, June...

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony office of Carpenter’s Cabinet will start its summer feeding program on Wednesday, June 2 and running through Aug. 11,...

    Improvement efforts continue to be made at Cullman Memory Gardens as...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board is hoping the community will support their efforts as they continue to make improvements at Cullman...

    Flags placed at Cullman Memory Gardens by Cullman VFW members

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board, members of the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 and other volunteers came out Thursday...

    Veteran Memorial: James Walter Brock III

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    James Walter Brock III was born December 1, 1946 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the...

    Upcoming Memorial Day weekend events

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several events happening around Cullman County this Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day has become a time that many...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...