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CULLMAN - According to the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay, “We have seen an uptick of young families, looking for canine companions doing...

Preston Corum placed third in SkillsUSA district competition in 10-inch miter saw, qualifying him to attend state competition. He is the first CDC student...

CULLMAN - A 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from an air conditioner unit on top of Warehouse Discount Groceries on Alabama Highway 157 in...

HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s ArtsKids! program will wrap up this week with the performance of “Annie Kids,” featuring students from third through...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 30. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

The Wallace State Student Bowl team took first place in the scholar’s bowl competition at the annual conference of the Alabama Society of Radiologic...

In a two-character play set in one room, Macie Burgin and Matthew Baughman shared the stage without a pause for more than an hour....

This year’s Relay for Life Survivors’ Breakfast will be Wednesday, May 2, at 7 a.m. at Cullman Church of Christ on Alabama Highway 157. The...

Crowds filled Depot Park during 2017’s Strawberry Festival.  Cullman Parks and Recreation said this year’s event will offer even more. (W.C. Mann for The...

CULLMAN COUNTY - An Arab man died as a result of a single-vehicle crash Monday evening in Cullman County. According to Alabama State Troopers, Boyd...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 27-29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Updated 4-30-18 1:45 p.m. CULLMAN - An elderly man was airlifted to an area hospital following an incident at the intersection of US Highway 278...

SIMCOE - The child who died in a camper fire in Simcoe Sunday morning has been identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick...

Aaron Mathis is a Wallace State Flight Technology HANCEVILLE – Aaron Mathis has had a passion for flying as long as he can remember. And, at...

New playground equipment at Carroll Acres Park (Cullman Parks and Recreation) CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation will be unveiling its newest development, a brand...

Freddie Day catering boiled up 500 lbs. of crawfish picked up fresh on the Gulf Coast by YP volunteers Saturday morning. (W.C. Mann for...

Local players try out one of the expansion games for “Betrayal at the House on the Hill” on International Tabletop Day at Cullman’s North...

SIMCOE - A 3-year-old child was killed this morning in a camper fire in the community of Simcoe. The incident occurred on County Road...

The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recognize and honor organizations and individuals who show their patriotism by properly displaying the American flag in...

Jacob Ryder, Peyton Oden and Carter Robinson display their treasure map after winning the SkillsUSA State Championship Wednesday.  (Photo Courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA) CULLMAN COUNTY -...

Jim Hays (Citizens Bank & Trust) CULLMAN - Citizens Bank & Trust recently announced the appointment of James E. “Jim” Hays, Jr. of Cullman to...

Visitors from Frankweiler arrived at the Cullman County Museum late Thursday afternoon.  L-R: Sigrid Rong, Klaus Feindel, Verena Rong and Karl Fiscus (W.C. Mann...

The Cullman City School Board met in an emergency session Friday morning to approve emergency repairs for East and West Elementary Schools. (W.C. Mann...

BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury on Friday indicted two north Alabama men in unrelated counterfeiting cases, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and...

Pictured is Career Technical Student of the Year - Russell McDonald, Vinemont High School and Cullman Area Technology Academy, right, with Cullman County Schools...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Senior George Gurganus, center, had the largest fish at 2 lbs. 15 oz and the largest overall catch at 48 lbs. 5 oz. (W.C....

CLANTON – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration in response to the severe weather and tornadoes...

Updated 4-27-18 4:58 p.m. CULLMAN - The CVS Pharmacy at 1906 Cherokee Ave. SW in Cullman was robbed Thursday night, and the Cullman Police Department...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

CULLMAN - The Cullman area has access to some highly regarded drug rehabilitation services through organizations like The Foundry Ministries and recovery programs like...

CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, from the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: “Tamar is a hound/beagle mix...

HOMEWOOD - Samford University recently held elections for 2018-19 Student Government Association officers. Drew Fillinger, of Cullman, was elected sophomore class vice president. Fillinger is...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Trevor Clemmons models a suit at Wednesday’s Pilot Club of Cullman Fashion Show and Luncheon. Clemmons was one of...

On Wednesday evening, Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman, who served on one of the committees that worked on the bill, was at Daystar Church’s Good...

Colby Hutson CULLMAN - Cullman High School senior Colby Hutson has been named one of 630 semifinalists in the 2018 US Presidential Scholars Program. The...

Cullman Regional Therapy Services OT Team: Pictured (L-R): Karen Lowe, COTA/L; Leeann Plank, OTR/L, CHT; Erin Burke, OTR/L CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is celebrating Occupational...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council heard about plans for its second Summer Enrichment Program and took the next step toward...

The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation thanks everyone who helped to make the April 7, 2018 Colors of Cancer Day great! The day started with...

HOMEWOOD - Savanah Allred, of Hanceville, recently received an academic honor award based on her class standing. Allred, a music and worship major, won...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

L-R: Publix District Manager Vincent Mingione, Assistant Store Manager Brad Boshell, United Way of Cullman County Board Chairman Steve Moore, United Way of Cullman County...

CULLMAN - There’s only one place where you can hear updates about the area’s education, healthcare, government and more all in one day —...

The Good Hope City Council awarded a bid for engineering services for a new pump station to CDG Engineers & Associates, Inc. Monday night....

Billy Atchison, left, a fire equipment supplier, stopped by to honor Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, right, and present him a few tokens...

Left to right: Damian Blair, Robert Brock, Steven Moore and David Reynolds (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) WHITE CITY -  Four men were arrested for trafficking...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 20-22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Despite Sunday’s wet weather, crowds still showed up for the final day of the Bloomin’ Festival. Festival goers not only enjoyed the arts and...

Rain moved the dedication ceremony for Black-Sanders Hall inside but did not prevent a large crowd from attending. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN COUNTY...

Updated 4-22-18 10:20 p.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman woman has been identified as the victim in Sunday afternoon's head-on collision on US Highway 278...

LATEST UPDATE: Victim ID'd; http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/04/22/cullman-woman-idd-victim-sunday-wreck-us-278-w CULLMAN COUNTY - Authorities are on the scene of a two-vehicle wreck that has claimed one life. The head-on collision...

Mrs. Judy Williamson received the 2018 H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Award at Saturday’s Cullman Regional Foundation Gala. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman...

Scott Spradlin poses with his 1955 Chevrolet, the “Lions Club Pick” at Saturday’s Fairview Lion's Club Spring Fling Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. (Nick...

Wallace State was well represented at the All-Alabama Academic Team banquet. Pictured are, from left, Wallace State interim Dean of Students Jennifer Hill, students...

Children enjoyed Saturday's annual Kite Day in the community of Baileyton. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) BAILEYTON - Folks around the Baileyton area took advantage...

Children enjoyed Saturday's annual Kite Day in the community of Baileyton. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)   BAILEYTON - Folks around the Baileyton area took advantage...

Saturday’s tour, the third in a series of four, was led by Sharon Rowlette (left). The final April Walking Tour is next Saturday, April...

Every competitor had a buddy to stay with them throughout the day. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - It was a beautiful sunny morning...

Pictured L-R: Michelle Kimbrough, Haley Marecle, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Gail Crutchfield and Linda Walker CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed May 4,...

The ribbon was cut on the “Making Alabama: Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” at the Evelyn Burrow Museum on the campus of Wallace State on Thursday,...

Henry Sellman, III, left; Rebecca Prater, upper right (Cullman Police Department) CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit arrested and charged two people...

Wallace State Community College Medical Laboratory Technician student Khanie Cantrell, left, examines bacteria on a blood agar plate, while Anna Wheeler inputs her findings...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Topre America receives the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Supplier of the Year award from Gov. Kay Ivey.   (Photo courtesy Jamie Troutman/Cullman Economic Development Agency) MONTGOMERY...

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March 2018 unemployment rate is...

Cold Springs FCCLA State STAR Event Gold and Silver winners with Cullman County School Board Superintendent Shane Barnette (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) GOOD HOPE...

Cullman City Councilman Andy Page, Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs share a laugh at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony...

CULLMAN - Here is a handful of fun events going on this weekend. What: Wallace State Jazz Band Big Band Ballroom Dance When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where:...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

TUSCALOOSA - Alexandria Gipson, of Cullman, presented transformative and forward-thinking designs during The University of Alabama's Tee Time Fashion Show in April. Apparel and Design...

CULLMAN - It’s been a busy week at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, with two adoptions and the resolution of at least part of...

Julian Campbell (Ken Brown)   Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) member Julian Campbell (98), gave a one-hour talk about his flying career to a history...

Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt stayed long enough to see the completion of Fire Station 3 off Alabama Highway 157 and see his...

Birmingham Fastener and Supply, named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year, has a distribution center in Hanceville, pictured here. (www.bhamfast.com) MONTGOMERY – The Business Council...

CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Sleep Center has recently received a five-year re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Accreditation by the AASM is...

The ribbon was officially cut on home and garden décor shop The Blue Eyed Rabbit Wednesday morning in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN...

Cut-outs representing some of the 28 children who lost their lives to child abuse in Alabama in 2017 were carried on Wednesday’s Prayer Walk...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Angela Simpers (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of chemical endangerment of a child...

Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Tucked away on a quiet side street not far from...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a two-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class. The classroom portion will be held on Monday,...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody...

The “Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” will be at Wallace State Community College’s Evelyn Burrow Museum through May 24. A special grand opening...

The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Rex Sorrow enjoys a laugh with a participant in 2017’s Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day. This...

Susan Smith, the grandmother of murder suspect Andrew Maresh, was arrested for hindering prosecution in the case. Authorities say she knew the victim was...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 13-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...

Safe Kids Expo founder Judge Kim Chaney and Brooks’ Place Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman’s Safe Kids Expo, sponsored...

CULLMAN -  It may be difficult to think about planning for your future health care when you aren't sick but preparing a comprehensive action...

Participants from the Cullman Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Program and Miracle League gathered at the Field of Miracles Thursday evening to accept a...

More than 250 people came out to Heritage Park Saturday morning to participate in Walk MS: Cullman, most wearing signs on their backs in...

2018 Ms. Senior Cullman County Donna Harris (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) HANCEVILLE - Topping off a fun, entertaining event on Saturday afternoon, Donna Harris...

Father Joel Martin, president of Saint Bernard Prep School, takes the keys to the 2018 Jeep Renegade from Scott Spitzer, general manager of Cullman...

The collection of ticks using sticky tape shows the abundance of ticks in certain areas in Alabama. (Emily Merritt) As a turkey hunter, I am...

CPD officers practice photographing blood stains. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The classroom and training house at the Cullman Police Department (CPD) have...

The bar features custom shelving, 12 draught beers, and its own line of signature cocktails. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest eatery,...

Runners take part in the fifth annual Rock and Glow 5K Run/Walk Friday night at Sportsman Lake Park (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN -...

The grand prizes that will be given away at this year's Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon (Peggy Harris) CULLMAN - Need some inspiration for...