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CCSO seeking pay increase in FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met with Sheriff Matt Gentry Tuesday morning during its work session prior to the regular commission meeting...
‘We just want to make people feel better’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has a new store that specializes in cannabidiol, or, as it’s more commonly known, CBD.
Your CBD Store’s Cullman franchise owner...
Understanding Alabama’s service dog laws
CORRECTION
In The Tribune’s Aug. 27, 2019 article, “Understanding Alabama’s service dog laws,” we stated that service animals and service animals in training are required...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Good Hope City Councilman John Harris passes away
Updated 8-27-19 at 4:48 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope City Councilman John Harris has passed away at the age of 58. Cullman County...
Handcrafted, simple Southern charm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The earthy scent of pine fills your nose when you walk into the quaint building along Alabama Highway 157 West. Urban...
Proposed ordinance would see Cullman Civic Center sold; Desperation Church set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, a last minute addition to the agenda became the big story as the council...
Cullman man charged after shooting in Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly firing a gun at a building, as well as other people, according...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Alabama opens business development office in Stuttgart, Germany
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that the Alabama Department of Commerce has opened a business development office in Stuttgart, Germany to...
Freeze veggies to enjoy this fall and winter
AUBURN, Ala. - From tomatoes to squash, summer is filled with a wonderful bounty of garden vegetables. Wouldn’t it be great to have these...
Hanceville wraps concert series with The Kingsmen Quartet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville wrapped up its Summer Concert Series Saturday night with The Kingsmen Quartet. The Southern Gospel quartet is...
Sassy seniors strut their stuff in Colony
COLONY, Ala. - The seniors of Colony brought class, style and sass to their second annual Sassy Seniors at 60 Plus Fashion Show Saturday...
Health care providers asked to report pulmonary illnesses that may be...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is joining other state health departments in requesting health care providers report any cases...
Local charities benefit from Possum Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Party on Saturday evening celebrated Possum Day at the Festhalle downtown.
Party Chair Steve Cummings said, “Possum Day’s...
TOPS installs new officers
TOPS-Take Off Pounds Sensibly recently installed new officers for 2019-2020. Left to right are Candy Wachter- leader, Linda Elsmore- co-leader, Jimmie Abbott- secretary, Kathleen...
Giving hope: Free Hanceville food pantry in need of donations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Deborah Stam addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday night urging churches, civic organizations and community members to help keep the Hope...
More than 600 automobile crashes in city of Cullman so far...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the last couple of years, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) has been dealing with a rash of vehicle wrecks across...
Prevent T2: Diabetes program coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new program will soon be available in Cullman for those with type 2 diabetes or who are prediabetic. Cullman Primary...
Things to do Saturday, Aug. 24
Meet James Spann at Karma’s Coffee House
ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann will be at Karma's Coffee House Saturday selling and signing his autobiography,...
Hanceville rolls out new pay scale for city employees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, City of Hanceville employees will see a little more money in their paychecks. The Hanceville City Council...
3rd Annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Arts and Music Festival set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of the best new art festivals in town is coming up Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15, 2019. St. Bernard faculty,...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Attorney Champ Crocker receives appointment from State Bar president
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Attorney R. Champ Crocker this week was appointed by Alabama State Bar President Christy Crow to the Board of Editors...
State legislators visit West Point for community forum
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman area legislators Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle came to West Point Thursday night for the...
(Updated) Pedestrian struck by truck in NW Cullman dies
Updated 8-22-19 8:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man who was seriously injured late Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a pickup truck on...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 22, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely indicted on theft and ethics charges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall announced the indictment* and arrest of Michael Anthony Blakely, the sheriff of Limestone County, on 13 counts...
Gudger honored as ‘Hometown Hero’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman was honored Wednesday at the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association luncheon at Terri Pines with The...
Organizers getting the word out early for Veterans Day Celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - Col. Ken Brown from Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 spoke Wednesday afternoon at the Cullman County Mayors and...
2 charged in death of Hanceville woman in Dec. 2018 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with the Dec. 10, 2018 crash that took the life of April Dawn Landinger,...
(Updated) 2 charged with criminally negligent homicide in boating death of...
Updated 8-22-19 at 8:56 a.m.
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. – Two people were arrested Wednesday, charged with criminally negligent homicide related to the death of Kelsey...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Back into the hands of the citizens of Garden City’
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The Town of Garden City on Monday night expressed its support for a special gift from the Cullman County Board...
Smith named Cullman Chamber interim president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center announced Tuesday that Peggy Smith has been named the Chamber’s interim president....
Jasper man arrested in connection with Cullman theft case
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday arrested Bryon Kyle Hudson, 46, of Jasper in connection in connection with a...
Getting married in Alabama? Changes you need to know
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Effective Aug. 29, 2019, the process for entering into a legal marriage in Alabama will change. Under Alabama Act 2019-340, persons...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Pet of the Week: Satisfy your sweet tooth with Fudge Swirl!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared Monday that the last Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Spencer, has been...
Latest health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the latest health scores reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) for food establishments in Cullman County.
Establishment...
Cullman County’s Raegan Lindsey receives 4-H Foundation scholarship
AUBURN, Ala. – The Alabama 4-H Foundation recently awarded 35 scholarships to 4-H high school seniors. Scholarships for $1,000 were presented at a recognition...
“Sassy at 60 Plus!” Colony fashion show to benefit community senior...
COLONY, Ala. - This Saturday evening, Aug. 24, the town of Colony will be celebrating its seniors and helping them out a little with...
BFFs breaking the ‘rules:’ Cross-county friendship defies historical rivalry
CULLMAN, Ala. - In today’s world of social media bickering and political divisiveness, many could learn a lesson from two amazing young women from...
(Update) Cullman man killed in Jones Chapel motorcycle crash
Updated 8-20-19 at 10:25 a.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed as a result of single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon along the 3500...
City school board holds 1st FY2020 budget hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its first proposed budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, with its regular board...
Berlin council plans for big year ahead
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening had an agenda packed with the future of the state’s newest incorporated municipality. During...
West Point talks new website, County Road 1143
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night continued its discussion about the creation of a new town website.
The...
Garden City votes to enter township deputy contract with CCSO
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to enter into a township deputy contract with the Cullman County...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Search for Kelsey Starling resumes today on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for Kelsey Starling, 26, of Troy, who has been missing since a boating accident on Smith Lake the night...
Friends ride to remember Wayne Mills
CULLMAN, Ala. - On what would have been Wayne Mills’ 50th birthday, Hawg Engineering hosted the second annual Wayne Mills Memorial Ride Saturday to...
Seed saving 101
Bethany A. O’Rear, regional horticulture agent for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
As our summer vegetable and flower gardens are winding down, why not...
Historic ships visit north Alabama ports
GUNTERSVILLE, DECATUR, Ala. - It’s a good time to be a maritime history fan in north Alabama, as ports in the region welcome sailing...
A guide to 2020 Census
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham visited Cullman, addressing...
Lightning bugs: summer’s night light
AUBURN, Ala. – Many southerners have fond memories of catching lightning bugs on a summer’s night. The fascination surrounding these insects always invoke curious...
A place to call home: Low-cost veteran community coming to Crane...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - The Crane Hill community will soon be home to an 11-cottage development for veterans. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new...
Hanceville Police K-9 Unit making big impact on drug arrests
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Tribune had the opportunity to sit down Friday afternoon and talk with Hanceville Police Department Sgt. Joshua Howell and his...
Cullman’s Glasscock speaks at chamber community luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. –
With football season less than a week away, the Cullman Area Chamber of
Commerce decided to invite the newest local coach to speak...
‘Sweet Grown Alabama’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Shoppers who want to buy local will soon have a new way to identify products raised in the state, thanks to...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Update) Cullman man identified as victim in Scenic Drive blaze
Updated 8-16-19 at 8:00 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man died Friday morning in a house fire along the 800 block of Scenic Drive...
ALEA welcomes 32 new State Troopers
SELMA, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) welcomed 32 new members to its family Thursday, Aug. 15, during Trooper Class 2019-A’s graduation...
Alabama sets new record low unemployment rate at 3.3%; Cullman’s rate...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama set four new economic records in July, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday. July’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is...
Gudger, Harbison field questions at Community Forum in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman came to Good Hope to meet with constituents and local...
The Shaddix Company breaks ground on new location in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – A groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning celebrated the family-owned The Shaddix Company’s upcoming move from Cullman to the town of South...
River Valley Ingredients senior vice president issues statement on June 6...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods subsidiary River Valley Ingredients recently took another step in responding to the spill that occurred at its Hanceville plant...
Keep on movin’ at the Donald E. Green Senior Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a wonderful group of ladies meets at the Donald E. Green Senior Center ready for dance...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Hwy. 69/Wesley Ave. getting a red light
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview confirmed Thursday that Gov. Kay Ivey has approved a project for improvements,...
(Update) City dams Ryan Creek in Carroll Acres following fire at...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman has dammed Ryan Creek in the Carroll Acres subdivision following an early Thursday morning fire at Professional...
‘Vitally important’: Gov. Ivey, U.S. Census Director visit Cullman to promote...
"Folks, if we turn out at the rate we did in 2000, we will lose two congressional seats. If we turn out to...
Fire severely damages building at Professional Coatings in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Cullman Fire Rescue, supported by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Gastric sleeve weight loss surgery now offered at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional is offering laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery. This operation, also known as the gastric sleeve procedure, is a minimally invasive...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Governor awards $308K grant to aid crime victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $308,904 grant to the Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL) Angel House in Montgomery to...
Cullman native Melissa Warnke named Alabama State Bar director of communications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Bar has hired Cullman native Melissa Johnson Warnke as its director of communications.
In the newly created position, Warnke...
Espy, Jr. pleads guilty to murder, Garner convicted of attempted murder
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, Aug. 9, three days ahead of a trial scheduled on the Aug. 12, 2019 docket, Robert Gene Espy, Jr.,...
Colony unhappy with tax service after state levies fine for missing...
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening returned to the tax issues that were the topic of a special called meeting...
Vinemont revisits golf cart debate, talks fuel-tax projects
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night, and as she promised at July’s meeting, resident Leann Evans, who last month confronted...
Pet of the Week: Spencer’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Spencer is a 1-year-old hound mix. He’s...
Commission awards almost $9K to library ahead of 2020 Census
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday voted to give the Cullman County Public Library System $8,881.98 to update its computer systems...
Topre receives Excellence in Value award from Honda for 8th straight...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Topre America Corporation in Cullman on Tuesday was presented the 2018 Excellence in Value award from Honda. Out of 45 original...
New Alabama law requires CDL programs to teach drivers how to...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Monday, Aug. 12, Gov. Kay Ivey held an official signing ceremony to give public recognition to several bills passed during...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Good Hope applying for state funding for Exit 305 lighting; building...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council Monday night discussed several road improvement ideas, with the opportunity to apply for infrastructure project...
City signs off on access road project, recognizes local athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council put its official stamp of approval on the construction of an industrial access road between County Road...
Whatever happened to Nosey the elephant?
HOHENWALD, Tenn. - In Nov. 2017, after a failed attempt to put on a circus performance in Cullman, The Liebling Bros. Family Circus put...
Baileyton hosts 7th Annual Roger Latham Memorial Horse Show
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The seventh annual Roger Latham Memorial Horse Show was held Friday and Saturday at the Baileyton Arena to benefit the Parkside and...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Morgan County man who faked own death pleads guilty
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Morgan County man who faked his death pled guilty Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Jay...
Upcoming programs at the North Alabama Agriplex
Aug. 15 - Heritage Skills Sacred Harp Singing - 6 p.m.
North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL 35056, 256-297-1044
Join local Sacred Harp...
Eva woman killed in single-vehicle wreck
EVA, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 claimed the life of an Eva woman.
Christal Sharee Miller, 28, was killed...
Dodgeball tournament raises more than $1.3K for emergency responders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Eight teams and their fans from around Cullman County gathered at Hanceville High School’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Saturday for the second...
4-legged friends gather for 2nd Fridays Furry 5K and 1-Mile Family...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The north end of this month's 2nd Fridays event featured furry friends of all shapes and sizes at the Furry 5K...
Sounding the alarm: Hanceville residents can get a free smoke detector...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher gave an update recently on the number and types of calls the...
Golf cart rules
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s been a lot of discussion in Cullman and the surrounding municipalities the last few weeks about driving golf carts on...
Celebrate Cullman! Downtown merchants throw their biggest party of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. - In downtown Cullman, 2nd Fridays events have become a big summertime thing, but last night, things got even bigger as the...
Purple Heart memorial service Saturday
Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, sponsors a memorial service to honor the...
Cullman County volunteer fire departments receive grants from Alabama Forestry Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) presented a grant check to each volunteer fire department in Cullman County Thursday evening at the...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
