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Photo courtesy of Makers Market on Facebook CULLMAN - The second annual Makers Market is coming to Cullman’s Festhalle this Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9...

Windell Joe Campbell was acquitted in a Cullman County court on Wednesday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Cullman County man denied his motion...

Photo courtesy of ALEA Updated 12-12-18 at 10:47 p.m. JONES CHAPEL - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck at County Road 1114 and County...

Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13 MONTGOMERY - The United States Congress on Wednesday passed the $867 billion Agricultural Improvement Act...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement...

Video and photos from Tuesday night's Welti Elementary School Christmas Program CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. Copyright 2018 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Luminaries and U.S. flags line the walkway to the water at Holly Pond’s Governor's Park Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND...

More than 1,000 square feet of Goat Island Brewing’s floor had to be taken up to put in a new reinforced floor with drainage...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman High School Girls Soccer Coach Jacob Brown (left) with TOVO Academy Founder Todd Beane (right) in Spain last week. (Photo courtesy of Jacob...

Can you say no to this face? CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four adoptions in the last week and hopes to...

Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry...

Updated 12-10-18 10:47 p.m. CULLMAN - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Cherokee Avenue and 24th Street (just south...

Justin Anthony Jeffries, Jr., left; Jason Lynn Cloud, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Two men were arrested recently by the Cullman County Sheriff’s...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

CULLMAN - The Cullman Public Library’s Food for Fines Program is going on now through Saturday, Dec. 15.    The library is accepting non-perishable food items...

Santa Claus and Cullman Elks Exalted Ruler Dale Ball pose for a photo Sunday at the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas party. (Christy Perry for...

Dusty the Rodeo Clown poses with some young fans Saturday night at the 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (W.C. Mann...

QUINCY, Mass. – Festive meals, flickering lights and holiday decorations are all hallmarks of the holiday season. However, Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations and...

Tribune file photo MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of a $6.3 million grant to support crime victims, as they navigate...

CULLMAN -  Cullman Regional is excited to host a free Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8-11 a.m. Children can visit...

Windell Joe Campbell was denied his motion for a “stand your ground” defense in a Cullman County court on Friday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN...

The dread pirate Black Stache (Graffin Shaddrix) attempts to recruit Peter (Atticus Phillips) to join his crew. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -...

Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics with Mike Burkett, whose family established the Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship. HANCEVILLE - The family of...

Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope;  James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens;...

Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed) CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than...

Attendees gather outside Cullman Regional Thursday night at the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Christy Perry for...

Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown) VINEMONT - In...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Chambers gives a wagonful of attendees a ride at Thursday’s special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins prepares to receive donations for Kids Loving Kids.  (Photo courtesy Regina Maske) CULLMAN COUNTY - “Kids Loving Kids” (KLK) a charity...

Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy...

Photo courtesy of Sara McKoy Dorothy Carroll Henderson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 2 with family and friends at Woodland Center, Cullman.  Pictured...

The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - In...

CULLMAN COUNTY - After raising approximately $8,000 at its 10th annual charity golf tournament in October, the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments...

Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. Board Member Judy Watts accepts an $1,800 donation from Bill Smith Buick-GMC General Manager Andy Cole. Celebration Dinner The Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Photo courtesy of www.AlabamaBirdingTrails.com At a glance: --National Audubon Society Annual Cullman Christmas Bird Count --Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. --Meet at Culpepper Real Estate,...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a private opportunity to pick...

CULLMAN - Pilot Light Home, a program of Pilot Club of Cullman, a local chapter of Pilot International, has for three decades offered shelter...

The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY...

Left to right: Publix Manager Brad Boshell, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

The goal this year is to again fill up the area around the Christmas tree at The Cullman Tribune office with donations for the...

The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Miss Wallace State 2019 Emma Wright, left, Miss Alabama Callie Walker, Miss North Alabama Outstanding Teen 2019 Isabella Allred HANCEVILLE - Emma Wright of Blountsville...

Wallace State student Jacob Humphrey will compete this week in the second round of the American Welding Society/Skills USA world competition. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...

Some of the shoes donated recently to Curt’s Closet (Photo courtesy Ashley Wilson) CULLMAN - Curt’s Closet, the Cullman charity clothing boutique founded by Ashley...

Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at...

Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas keeps a photo of a critically ill baby of a drug user, a woman who was before him in court,...

West Point’s new Dale’s Market, as well as the new Alabama Highway 157 turn lane are now officially open, following a ceremony on Friday...

This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday...

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) Vice President Rolf Wrona shakes hands with Wallace State Community President Dr. Vicki Karolewics Friday at the college, as Wallace...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Photo by Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN -  Two local groups were presented with a check for $12,000 Thursday at New Life Church....

The Cullman Regional Airport’s 60th anniversary celebration logo, designed with help from staff at Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism CULLMAN - On Friday, Nov....

HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is unveiling a new geospatial technology degree during the Spring 2019 semester. Prospective students interested in the degree can...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Erron Martez Dequan Brown (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/WVTM 13) The Cullman Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, is reporting that the suspect in the Thanksgiving...

Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and...

LATEST UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Kentucky: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/11/29/man-arrested-kentucky-bomb-threats-made-west-point-schools-yutaka-technologies Updated 11-29-18 at 11:38 a.m. CULLMAN - Two bomb threats were made in Cullman County Thursday morning, one...

More than 80 vendors sold their wares at the 2017 Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s...

Top row, left to right: Candra Cornelius, Emily Dia, Charis Freeman, Caroline Grimes; second row, left to right: Lacey Johnson, Rebecca McAnnallay, Audrey McMickens,...

Wallace State Cross Country Assistant Coach Tony Crider, Head Coach Stan Narewski, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Dr. Ryan Smith pose for a photo at...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Parade participants from the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament smile at the camera during last year's Cullman County Christmas Parade. This year's parade...

Commissioners Joe Golden, Champ Crocker and Bradley Williams try out virtual reality goggles as teachers from Cold Springs Elementary School make a request for...

Members of the Parker family in Vinemont pose for a photo. The family will put on The Parker Christmas Light Show for the fourth...

The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place this Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1-5 p.m. Shown is a mantle...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Coach Matt Plunkett (Cullman Tribune file photo) Updated 11-27-18 3 p.m. CULLMAN - Matt Plunkett, head coach of the Cullman High School Bearcat football team for...

Members of the Good Hope Middle School robotics team pose with their sponsor Rebecca McSpadden and members of the Good Hope City Council Monday...

Brooksville resident Jamie Pettit, who helped state wildlife officials load the bear for transport, shows the size of its paw. (Photo courtesy Jamie Pettit) BROOKSVILLE...

The Cullman City Council, seen on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved...

A Johnson's Crossing firefighter looks on, as the blaze burns three hours after the original call at approximately 5:45 p.m. Monday evening. One person...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Photo credit: Geoff Gottlieb HOOVER - The City of Hoover and the Hoover Police Department issued a joint statement Monday morning regarding the officer-involved shooting...

Cullman’s Alexandria (Allie) Gipson, right, at Fashion for Life, the University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences' annual fashion show (courtesy of the...

Lee Henry holds the $9,891.50 Givling check that made his bank suspicious.  (Photo courtesy Lee Henry) WEST POINT - Lee Henry, who teaches at West...

Backed up by the Wallace State Jazz Band, Santa Claus and the Wallace State singers perform during the 2016 Christmas Spectacular. The 2018 Christmas...

Emersyn Hadley (contributed by family) FAIRVIEW - After reporting recently on the local winner of the recent Little Miss Alabama pageant, The Tribune discovered that...

Emantic “EJ” Bradford (Ben Crump Law, PLLC) (11-25-18 at 5:11 p.m.) Editor's note: The photo used in this story, received from Ben Crump Law, PLLC,...

Cullman County Sheriff's Office personnel on the scene at the Dollar General in Dodge City on Saturday (contributed) Updated 11-24-18 at 9:59 p.m. DODGE CITY -...

Carol Berry, left, speaks with Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, about Medicare Part D Open Enrollment assistance, as well as...

CULLMAN - With Thanksgiving behind us, we’re now into the Christmas season, and the City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism...

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonah C. Blankenship graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an...

CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay has reported that Li'l Debbie, this week's official Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, has...

Gov. Ivey signs the Small Business Saturday proclamation. Also pictured are L.D. Ralph, deputy district director, Alabama District, U.S. Small Business Administration; Charlotte Meadows,...

A professional rider attempts to rope a calf at 2017’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Three...

Sophie Raine Henry, daughter of April Henry and West Point teacher/scholars’ bowl coach Lee Henry was recently crowned 2018 Little Miss Alabama.  (Photo courtesy...

Cullman County Clean Campus first-place winner: Parkside School – Rhonda Van Zandt and April Smith (center) accept the award for the school. CULLMAN -...

Health Science students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) helped set up and serve food during Karma in Cullman’s community Thanksgiving meal on...

Travis Kress HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training is ready to grow abundantly during the Spring 2019 semester. The Small Farmer Training program, one of...

L-R: Colton Robison, Cory Jenkins, Payton Oden, Dusty Burney and Lea Scott (Photo courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA) LOGAN - While most area students are relaxing during...

Good Hope student Hanna Hancock, left, speaks to WWII veteran Thurman Ryan, right, at the 10th annual community Thanksgiving meal Wednesday at the school....

Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and the Cullman City Council are ready to turn on the new Christmas lights that have been placed on the...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the town council meeting this week. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) WEST POINT - The West...