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Faith,Lifestyle
This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent
This Wednesday, Feb. 26, marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent. This comprises the 40 days leading up to the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus on the cross on Good Friday.
Many church denominations commemorate Ash Wednesday with the
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Arts,Lifestyle
Spreading ‘Rumors’: Cullman Community Theatre takes on Neil Simon’s grown-up comedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) will take on four new projects in one with its production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” at Stone Bridge Farms in March. The show will be CCT’s first non-musical straight play, first dinner theater
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Lifestyle
Funny Things from Yesterday: It scared his mule
If you have ever heard the expression, “It scared my mule,” you probably wondered where it came from and what it means. I have a theory on this expression.
The expression probably started when people used a horse or a mule
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History,Lifestyle
Files from Yesteryear: 1920
From the Files of 1920:
The cost of maintaining United States troops in Germany was $175,000.00 a day in 1920.
Hugh Lee Tipton, Venora House, Marvin Randall and Gladys Elrod attended the play at Hulaco on Saturday night and reported a nice
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Local,News
Cullman EMS Chili Cook-Off raises more than $2K for Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a perfect night for a hot bowl of chili as a large crowd came out for Cullman Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS’) fifth annual 9-1-1 Chili Supper and Cook-off. Fifteen competitors from Cullman County’s first responder
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Local,News
Campaign says 'Vote Yes' 1-cent tax signs vandalized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ascend Agency Public Relations and Branding said Saturday afternoon in an email that some of its #KeepCullmanGreat signs in Cullman County were vandalized and some destroyed Friday night. The campaign is funded by the Cullman County-based political
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Local,News
(Updated) Cullman man killed, 2 injured in SW Cullman wreck
Updated 2-22-20 at 8:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash in the southwest part of the city of Cullman Saturday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as
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Addison,Cullman,Featured,Good Hope,Hanceville,Local,Sports,West Point
PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins tosses no-hitter against East Lawrence, Cullman’s Patterson collects 400th win; Saturday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s “Warrior Battle” Tournament at West Point High School resumed Saturday morning
and after defeating East Lawrence, Lawrence County and Curry throughout the day,
the Lady Warriors claimed the tournament championship Saturday night. West
Point ace Carlie Wilkins pitched
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Addison,Featured,Good Hope,Local,Sports
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens season with 2-1 win over Good Hope
ADDISON, Ala. – After
cancellations delayed the start of the season, the Addison Bulldogs got their
2020 campaign underway against the Good Hope Raiders Saturday.
Addison's imposing senior right-hander Luke Waldrep opened
the season on the mound for the Bulldogs, sophomore Braxton Marshal
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Arts,Lifestyle
New York-style menu to be featured in ‘I Love NY’ cabaret dinner show Feb. 28 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Whether you want to have a date night, a girls’ night out or a group outing with friends or coworkers, the upcoming “I Love NY” cabaret dinner show will fill the bill.
The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present the “I Love NY” cabaret dinner
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Local,News
2 killed in wreck on Hwy. 278 E near Cullman Co. line
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon claimed the lives of two people, according to Alabama State Troopers.
The wreck happened at 2:44 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 on U.S. Highway 278 East near the Cullman County/Blount County line, 5
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Local,News
Cullman County CASA welcomes public to open house event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit advocacy group that serves the children of Cullman County, opened its doors Thursday evening for a public open house event. CASA volunteers advocate for children who have come
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Local,News
Annual Arbor Day plant sale sees largest selection yet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day plant sale Thursday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex. The yearly favorite raises funds for the committee’s youth Forestry Awareness Week Now (FAWN) program and FFA
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Addison,Cullman,Featured,Good Hope,Hanceville,Local,Sports,West Point
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors tie Priceville, rout Columbia to open season; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening
day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home for their tournament matchups
Friday night, tying Priceville 3-3 and blasting Columbia 16-0, while Cullman’s
baseball and softball
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Local,News
Colony Councilman, Vietnam vet Melvin Hammond receives Quilt of Valor
COLONY, Ala. - Melvin Hammond, Colony town councilman and U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, was presented a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony Thursday morning at the Colony Senior Center. Quilts of Valor Foundation North Alabama District Coordinator Mary Harris made
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Education
Cold Springs High focusing on academics, positive culture
BREMEN, Ala. – This school year is the first in the principal’s seat at Cold Springs High School for Eric Dickerson, who assumed the role July 1, 2019. Dickerson was assistant principal at the school before longtime educator Tim Burleson
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Feb. 18
fourth-degree theft of
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News,State
Merrill: Signs regarding 1-cent tax improperly placed around schools
Updated 2-21-20 12:39 p.m.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – "After being made aware of political signage being improperly placed in Cullman County, Alabama Sec. of State John H. Merrill called for the immediate compliance of these signs," read a press release from Merrill's
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Alabama Press Association,News
APA to induct Fowler and Sears into Newspaper Hall of Honor
Ed Fowler and Marcia Sears, both icons in Alabama community journalism, will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor during ceremonies at Auburn University Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Ed Fowler passed away March 9, 2014. He was 67. He
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Cold Springs,Featured,Hanceville,Local,Sports
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Hanceville preparing for Final 4 matchups
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The
2020 AHSAA State Basketball Tournament tips off Monday at the BJCC in
Birmingham and there will be a strong local presence at this year’s event. The Hanceville
Bulldogs are riding a huge wave of momentum into the final four
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News,State
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23 Alabama will observe the state’s ninth annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day
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Local,News
Cullman designated Tree City USA for 32nd consecutive year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman on Thursday was designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd consecutive year. During the ceremony, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially declared Feb. 23-29, 2020 “Arbor Week” in
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Lifestyle
#IAmCullman: Meet Alivia Bencze
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
Every once in a while, you cross paths with someone whose light shines so brightly you feel it
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Local,News
Wallace State’s eSports team to play inaugural scrimmage v. Montevallo Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s eSports club has its inaugural scrimmage match planned for Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Wallace State will oppose the University of Montevallo’s eSports team, marking the first known eSports match for an Alabama Community College
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Local,News
Cullman-based PAC funding #KeepCullmanGreat 1-cent tax campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Residents from all over Cullman County have reported receiving text messages asking them to vote yes on the proposed 1-cent tax March 3. Complaints poured in to The Cullman Tribune via social media and email Thursday, with
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Arts,Lifestyle
Fairview Theatre Works announces ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ program cover art contest
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works director Mark Dobbs, who is directing a spring production of “Little Shop of Horrors” with a cast drawn from multiple Cullman County schools, this week announced a countywide contest to design the cover for
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 17
domestic violence; CR 1338
unlawful possession of a controlled substance;
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Local,News
2 local families celebrate ‘Gotcha Day’ finalizing adoptions
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a wonderful “Gotcha Day” for two families at the Cullman County Courthouse Thursday morning as two adoptions were made official by Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown.
The commission conference room was standing room only as
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Education
(Updated) Cullman City, County School Boards comment on 1-cent tax text messages
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/02/20/cullman-based-pac-funding-keepcullmangreat-1-cent-tax-campaign/
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Updated 2-20-20 10:29 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Cullman County School Board Thursday morning sent out alerts about text messages received by residents regarding the 1-cent sales tax referendum coming up March 3.
The Cullman City
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Education
Community meetings promote CCBOE’s plan for proposed 1-cent tax
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette visited Hanceville High School Tuesday evening as part of a cross-county push to tell people what he and the board hope to accomplish if voters approve a
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