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AUBURN, Ala. - Farmers and producers in 25 Alabama counties affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply for assistance through the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – If you drive by Vincent Furniture in Cullman at night, you might notice a change in color. The lights were changed...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following statement regarding the incident in Tuscaloosa Monday evening, which fatally wounded Dornell Cousette, a 13-year veteran...

BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council approved the town’s 2020 fiscal year budget at Monday evening’s meeting. According to Mayor Patrick Bates, all revenue estimates represent...

WEST POINT, Ala.- The Town of West Point passed its budget for the FY2020 Monday night. The $312,004 budget is very similar to last year’s budget...

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey will sign a proclamation Monday, Sept. 16, declaring October 2019 “Pro Bono Month” in Alabama. The Alabama State Bar's annual...

CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single vehicle accident resulted in one death around 2 a.m. Sunday morning near the intersection of County Road 1545 and...

“The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.” Those are...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Steven Smith, Jr., who was the subject of a missing person case in April and May of this year (www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/16/missing-cullman-man-found-alive-in-texas-circumstances-unclear/),...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, Sept. 17. Located next door to A Touch of German...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a few extra guests right now, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces a bonus Cullman Tribune...

David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s Hunter Education Program wants to teach old hunters...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Act 2019-359, which went into effect Sept. 1, 2019 allows permanently disabled voters to apply for a disabled voter absentee...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Here are some events going on around Cullman this weekend. Friday, Sept. 13   2nd Fridays - September 13 5-10 p.m. at the Festhalle and Depot Park The last...

DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to move its October meeting back one week from Oct. 10 to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for detention deputies. A detention deputy candidate may be required to complete...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night talked budgets and announced a major expansion at Birmingham Fastener. While there was no vote...

HARTSELLE, Ala. - Vinemont resident Mykl Shane Hardin, 49, was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office at a home in Hartselle Sunday on...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students Colton Hunter and Kason Hitt were recognized Thursday by the Hanceville City Council and Mayor Kenneth Nail. The two boys...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Being Burgermeister of Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration can be a hectic duty during the event, but Steve Moore, the city’s 2019 selection,...

Laura Crandall Brown was just 25 years old when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Now, the foundation she helped start with her father,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cash Express in Hanceville delivered cakes to area first responders Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of Sept. 11. Deliveries were made to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In August 2018, Cullman Regional debuted its da Vinci Xi Surgical System with the goal of improving the community’s access to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed its 2019-2020 budget. The $516,770.72 budget has a built-in buffer of just less...

Eighteen years ago today, the United States came under direct attack by a foreign enemy in an attack some have called the Pearl Harbor...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year as fall approaches, Cullman residents look forward to seeing the colorful mums that provide beautiful and bold colors around...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday approved the purchase of 20 individual radios with equipment for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 a Day of Caring in Cullman. On hand to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. Homer is a 1-year-old pointer/lab mix. He’s...

GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted to implement a new way of helping the Good Hope Schools through...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council had a light agenda at its September meeting Monday evening, but it did discuss a few items...

Updated 9-10-19 at 11:45 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance allowing the sale of the Cullman Civic...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, a suspect led officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Cullman Police and Morgan County...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Thursday, Sept. 19 will host a Balance Builder SilverSneakers Workshop. Attendees will learn about common risk factors and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farm-City Committee invites you on a fun and educational tour planned for Oct. 15.  The main goal of Farm-City...

(9/9/19 11:30 a.m.) LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/09/09/update-3-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-across-cullman-county-ends-near-baileyton/ BAILEYTON, Ala. - Shortly after midnight Sunday morning, a suspect led officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO),...

CULLMAN, Ala. - “We understand everyone’s concern over the timing of this planned outage, especially with such high temperatures during the day,” Cullman Electric...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Tommy Tuberville stopped in Cullman Saturday to speak at the Cullman County Republican Party meeting at the Elks Lodge. A robust...

CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) will host its 2019 Day of Caring Wednesday, Sept. 11. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Census is still officially almost seven months away, but such a big undertaking cannot happen instantly. In preparation for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

The Cullman County Republican Party will host its monthly meeting at the Cullman Elks Lodge (1609 Brantley Ave. NE, Cullman) Saturday, Sept. 7. This...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Black Warrior Riverkeeper (BWR), a north Alabama environmental organization on Wednesday posted to its Facebook page a large multi-page document found...

“Cullman Rotary Club presented a donation to Cullman Re-Entry (Addiction) Assistance during this week’s meeting. Cullman Re-Entry Assistance has provided such a positive impact...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman VFW Post 2214 on Thursday evening received an automated external defibrillator/automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) from the Cullman County Medical Society....

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Tuesday evening Dr. Josiah Daily, assistant fire chief of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, who owns both the Fairview Quick...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday that they have officially filed an Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $686,265 grant to support an organization that aids victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...

BRUSHY POND, Ala. – A Bremen man was arrested Sunday after Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies allegedly found a baggie of methamphetamine after...

WEST POINT, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Friday arrested Jeffrey Wayne Miller, 30, of Vinemont following a traffic stop in...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Plans for a new restaurant are underway in Fairview. Residents Mike and Amy Patton presented their concept for a Taco Granero...

Updated 9-5-19 at 8:24 a.m. with the current mugshot for Quintana Rainwater   CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was arrested late Wednesday night, charged...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday announced the addition of Ashley A. Ketchum, D.O. to its medical staff. Dr. Ketchum is a board-certified...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is asking for input from Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Litter in Alabama and you could face much harsher penalties now due to a new litter law passed earlier this year...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared that last week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Gus, has been adopted,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - During a press conference last Thursday (www.cullmantribune.com/2019/08/30/local-law-enforcement-alea-come-together-to-promote-road-safety-in-cullman-county/), local law enforcement officials talked about the high number of vehicle crashes across Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission got an earful from residents of the Fox Meadow and Carroll Acres...

Updated 9-3-19 at 9:04 p.m. FAIRVIEW, Ala. –  The Fairview Town Council had a light agenda for its monthly meeting, held Tuesday evening instead of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Two men led the Hanceville Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on a multi-mile chase Sunday afternoon. The chase ended when...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council had a light agenda for its monthly meeting Monday night. Mayor Bill Oliver addressed a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The 83rd Annual Meeting of the Cullman Electric Cooperative will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Northbrook Baptist Church, starting...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $3.35 million grant to support advocacy services for abused, abandoned and neglected children in Alabama. The...

AUBURN, Ala. – With fall just around the corner, the time when yellow jackets are at their most aggressive is fast approaching. To make...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The 23rd Annual Sweet Tater Festival took over Smith Lake Park for the Labor Day weekend. Huge crowds came out to...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club’s annual Labor Day Extravaganza featured a car show, vendors and a community parade down Wesley Avenue to...

Updated 9-3-19 12:13 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Late last week, 12 All-in-One Passes to the 2019 Cullman County Fair turned up for sale on the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

BETHSADIA, Ala. - The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department is seeking candidates for its nine-member board that manages the business operations of the department. The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Cullman developer Shane Quick announced that his Warehouse District eatery Mae’s Food Hall will close on Oct. 5, at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Last week, Cullman welcomed a new used bookstore, when Loretta’s Bookstore & Storytelling quietly opened its doors. Located at 320 First...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce (COC) held meetings Friday morning to allow stakeholders, Chamber members, the media and the general...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club will hold its annual Labor Day Extravaganza Monday, Sept. 2 beginning at 7 a.m. The celebration will include...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Hanceville area students in need, the community’s Knapsacks for Kids program is a very active ministry that helps ensure children...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, ahead of Hurricane Dorian, announced that she has approved the Alabama National Guard to send up...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Registration for Alabama’s first sandhill crane hunting season in more than 100 years will open Sept. 4 and run until Sept. 25, 2019. The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sweet Tater Festival returns to Smith Lake Park this holiday weekend. The event will take place Sunday, Sept. 1 from...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cattlemen’s /Cattlewomen’s Associations will celebrate 25 years of preparing delicious ribeye steak sandwiches Friday, Aug. 30 from 10...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long and Alabama Law Enforcement...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued an apology for a racist skit she took part in in 1967 while a student...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

ARAB, Ala. – Things are about to get sweet in Arab. The inaugural SugarFest is coming up this Saturday, Aug. 31 at Arab City...

WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. - William Jackson Fite, 23, of Decatur, the driver of the boat from which Kelsey Starling, 26, of Troy disappeared during...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As traffic volumes increase on Alabama highways this Labor Day holiday weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is making motorists...

AUBURN, Ala. - Blue-green algae has caused several cases of dog poisonings and deaths across the country. While poisonings from these algae are nothing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares that several recent Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week, Fudge Swirl, Dandy, Char-Coal...

COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday night approved the creation of bank accounts to receive funds from the new state gasoline...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Family, friends and the community are mourning the loss of Good Hope City Councilman John “Johnny” Harris, who passed away...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning adopted its annual transportation plan for FY2020, which includes the repaving of County Road 1141...