Tag: News
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,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
‘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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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...
Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar pleads guilty to using office for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of use of office for personal gain.
The dates...
(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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
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...
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...
Cullman Police officer recognized for apprehension of wanted suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of Cullman Police Officers stopped by City Hall Monday evening as the City honored one of their teammates for a...
West Point Back-to-School Bash a slam dunk
WEST POINT, Ala. - The town of West Point helped the community’s students run away from the back-to-school blues on Saturday, Aug. 10. The...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sherry Boatright, Barbara Whitehead inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Donald E. Green Active Adult Center was abuzz with celebration on Monday, Aug. 12, as two of its cherished members,...
New CCPS playground set to open
CULLMAN, Ala. - The finishing touches are being put on the new playground at Cullman City Primary School, with the expansive new amenity set...
West’s Community Block Party returning for 2nd year
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the success of its 2023 event, the West Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is bringing back the Community Block...
Commission on Aging to host Spaghetti Fundraiser Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host the 2024 Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Cullman Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 22,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
13 graduate Wallace State as registered sonographers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a...
CCSO, commission purchase 80 life-saving AEDs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman County Commission recently made what the CCSO called a “substantial investment” into the...
Cullman County CASA urgently seeks compassionate volunteers to be advocates for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County CASA, a nonprofit program under Cullman Caring for Kids, is urgently seeking volunteers to join its mission of advocating...
Cullman County Farm-City Banquet scheduled for Nov. 21 at Loft 212
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee is pleased to announce the annual Cullman County Farm-City Banquet, set to take place on Thursday,...
Cullman County Republican Women hosting planning meeting Aug. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Women will host a planning meeting at the VFW in Cullman on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6...
First Source for Women to host inaugural Tinsel & Timber event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit First Source for Women (FSFW) on Thursday, Nov. 14, will host a new fundraiser, Tinsel & Timber. The event...
ALEA: Drive responsibly, arrive safely this school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools across the state are back in session, or will be soon, meaning heavier traffic and busier morning commutes. This school...
St. Bernard Prep School teachers and staff gather for in-service meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - The teachers and staff of St. Bernard Preparatory School recently convened for their annual in-service meeting, beginning the day with a...
Celebrating tradition: Amy McAfee Wood named 2024 Burgermeister of Cullman Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the heart of Cullman, where tradition and community run deep, Amy McAfee Wood has been named the Cullman Oktoberfest 2024...
Peinhardt Farm Days scheduled for Oct. 19-20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Days over two days again this year. Peinhardt Farm...
Cullman Regional Airport partners with U.S. Department of Energy for UAS...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport has been working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility...
Cullman Regional Airport ‘breaks ground’ on expansion project, accepts $1M ADECA...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport officials on Thursday, Aug. 8, ceremoniously “broke ground” on a major renovation of its terminal apron and new...
Double the Chick-fil-A?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, the Chick-fil-a in Cullman went through a complete overhaul, leaving some consumers without their favorite chicken meals.
At the most recent...
2nd annual 3Sixty Jeep Club Rally coming in September
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Local group 3Sixty Jeep Club will host its second annual Jeep Club Rally Sept. 13-15 at Camp Liberty in near Battleground.
The...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Mulberry Fork access upgraded at Garden City River Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of...
Pet of the week: Meet Stewart (Little)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stewart (Little) is a Blue Tick Beagle who is approximately 4 years old.
This low-energy handsome gentleman may be compact, but don't...
Ivey appoints members to newly established Alabama Workforce Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. Ivey’s office said...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Honoring sacrifice: Annual Purple Heart memorial service Aug. 10
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Finis J. Self Chapter 2212 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual memorial service to...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion.
The...
REHAU unveils $66M paint line in Cullman, creating 50 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU, a leading global provider of polymer-based innovations and systems in the construction, automotive and industry sectors, unveiled its new $66...
Judge Nicholas says retirement rumors untrue
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas responded to rumors of impending retirement Wednesday, saying that he has no plans to vacate the...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning...
Cullman Regional: Quality initiatives are saving lives
The following is a media release received from Cullman Regional printed as-is:
With multiple active quality initiatives in place including one that is credited with...
Skydive Alabama’s Bamafest coming to skies near you
VINEMONT, Ala. – The biggest event of the year for Skydive Alabama is quickly approaching: Bamafest will take place Aug. 29- Sept. 2 at...
Precinct 27 moved back to White City Community Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, voted to move voting Precinct 27 from the Johnson’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists...
84 kids receive free haircuts, school supplies at Go Platinum Salon...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a line packed out the door with families taking advantage of the generous opportunity provided by Go Platinum Salon, Kristen...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug....
Cullman County’s McClellan, Haynes win ribbons at state Women’s Leadership Division contest
Contests honor creative creations of skilled sewers, crafters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members cycled through displays of quilts, table...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Police Department announces retirement of Chief David Nassetta
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, announced the retirement of Chief David Nassetta at the end of this...
(Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman...
Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case...
WSCC Radiation Therapy celebrates graduation of 2nd cohort
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Radiation Therapy program celebrated its second cohort of students, with 16 students receiving their pins at a...
