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CAMPAIGN 2018: James Fields hosts community outreach event in Hanceville
Democratic gubernatorial candidate James Fields, second from left, speaks with supporters at an event in Hanceville on Saturday, May 19, 2018. (W.C. Mann for...
Town enjoys 45th annual Arley Day celebration
The 45th annual Arley Day, sponsored by the Arley Women’s Club, was held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Hamner Park. (Heather Mann for...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937 and 1994
From the Files of 1937:
Doctor R.B. Dodson is Commander of the American Legion.
Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Kirtt, who formerly lived at West Point, have...
26 Cullman area students graduate from Jacksonville State
Happy JSU graduates move their tassels after graduation. (Photo by Matt Reynolds)
JACKSONVILLE - Just six weeks after an EF-3 tornado devastated Jacksonville State University...
22 graduate from Chamber’s 2017-18 Youth Leadership Class
On Thursday evening, May 17, 2018, 22 local high school students graduated from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2017-18 Youth Leadership Class. (Nick...
Making of a scholars’ bowl powerhouse: Coach Lee Henry reviews busy year for West...
The all-fifth-grade West Point Intermediate team won the sixth-grade division at the West Point High School Invitational in March. L-R: John Davis Yovino, Brodie...
SPRING FOOTBALL: Broncos and Warriors battle to 21-21 tie
The West Point Warriors and Holly Pond Broncos played to a 21-21 tie in their spring football game Friday. (Bill Piper)
WEST POINT - Holly...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make time for the real reason for Memorial Day
Each year, a local veterans’ organization leads our county observance of Memorial Day. Since this occasion is meant to remember and honor those Americans...
Cullman’s Nicholas Shugarts graduates from The Citadel
CHARLESTON, SC - Nicholas Shugarts of Cullman graduated from The Citadel during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5....
Logan man arrested for meth distribution
Jon Morton (Cullman Police Department)
LOGAN - A Logan man was arrested this week, charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
The Cullman Police Department...
Hanceville residents plan, brainstorm ideas for downtown improvements
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, right, participates in the community planning activity Thursday evening. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Residents of Hanceville came out...
Arrest report: May 17
Updated 5-18-18 4:43 p.m.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
WSCC softball season ends after late Southern Idaho rally at national championship; Lions finish...
Wallace State players await Charlee West at home plate after her 14th homer of the season in the game v. Lake Land College.
ST. GEORGE,...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.8%; Cullman County’s rate dips to 2.8%
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s office released the state’s April 2018 unemployment numbers Friday morning. According to the state, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April...
West Point’s Marco A. Valdez graduates basic training
Airman Marco A. Valdez
U.S. Air Force Airman Marco A. Valdez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The...
2018 AHSAA 1A STATE SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS: Sweet Water ends Addison’s season, 7-5
MONTGOMERY - Addison took on Sweet Water in a must-win game Thursday in the Class 1A State Baseball Playoffs. The Lady Bulldogs found hard,...
Pet of the Week: Help Reggie find his forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Rejoice,” whom the staff calls...
What to do this summer?
Representatives from a variety of local organizations were on hand Monday at the Cullman Civic Center for the Cullman KIDS’ Summer Showcase. (Photo courtesy...
Pickup Tower debuts at Olive Street Wal-Mart
CULLMAN - A Pickup Tower has been installed at the Olive Street Wal-Mart on the south end of Cullman, according to a media release...
Arrest report: May 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman’s Kayla Cobbs earns Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from USA
Kayla Leigh Cobbs (Photo courtesy of Cheri Cobbs)
MOBILE - Cullman’s Kayla Leigh Cobbs earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of...
‘Like Me or Not’: Link director Owens takes on approval addiction
Author Dawn Owens signed copies of her book “Like Me or Not” Tuesday at Yates-Chance Christian Bookstore. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As...
Recent graduate Morelia Tinajero named 2017-2018 Wallace State SSS Student of the Year
Graduate Morelia Tinajero (left) is the 2017-2018 Student Support Services (SSS) Student of the Year.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State graduate Morelia Tinajero has been named...
Fairview’s Cameron Guthrie signs on with Martin Methodist
Back row, left to right: Ashton Guthrie, Coach Branch Whitlock; front row, left to right: Benny Guthrie, Cameron Guthrie and Robbie Curry (Nick Griffin...
Goat Island takes top honors at Daphne beer festival
Goat Island’s new Duck River Dunkel was a hit at 99 Bottles of Beer on the Lawn in Daphne, tying with a Fairhope brew...
WSCC baseball ACCC Tournament runner-up; golf, tennis, softball competing at nationals
Wallace State’s baseball team finished the season with a 48-10 record and won the ACCC North Division championship.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State baseball’s impressive season...
AHSAA 1A STATE SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison still in the running after 14-8 victory over...
MONTGOMERY - It was a long day Wednesday for the Addison Lady Bulldogs. After defeating Waterloo 10-6, they faced off against Sumiton Christian, coming...
Congratulations to the Cullman Christian School Class of 2018!
Pictured: top row, left to right, Bethany McNeil, Cameron Hudson and Cameron Kretzschmar (valedictorian); bottom row, left to right: Cory Jones, Jazmin Barrett (salutatorian)...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with circuit judge candidate Melvin Hasting
Melvin Hasting (Melvin Hasting)
CULLMAN - Before the last Cullman County Republican Party town hall meeting, The Tribune spoke to Melvin Hasting, who is challenging...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Circuit Judge Martha Williams
Circuit Judge Martha Williams (Martha Williams)
CULLMAN - Recently, The Tribune spoke to incumbent Circuit Judge Martha Williams, who is facing a fierce challenge from...
Arrest report: May 15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
FULL RESULTS: On the mark: local archers compete in national tournaments; East Elementary brings...
The East Elementary School Archery Team has won first place in the 2018 NASP Eastern National IBO 3D Challenge. (Courtesy of East Elementary)
LOUISVILLE, Ky....
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy program graduates 32
Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recognized the Class of 2018 at its Pinning Ceremony on May 3, 2018.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community...
City school board recognizes student, staff achievements; principal gives update on West Elementary
West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page talks to the Cullman City School Board Tuesday about the state of his school. (W.C. Mann for The...
Arrest report: May 14
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman Electric Cooperative bids farewell to beloved CEO Grady Smith
Retiring Cullman Electric Cooperative CEO Grady Smith, right, becomes emotional as he is told that the room in which his reception was held has...
City of Cullman Street Department cuts ribbon on new facility
Pictured L-R: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, IT Systems Technician Christina Thomas, Assistant IT Director Jacob Smith, IT Systems Technician Allen Handley, Street Sign Shop...
EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center open now at Cullman City Hall
CULLMAN - An Alabama EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open now at Cullman City Hall. The DRC is for anyone with qualifying expenses...
2 years gone: Search continues for Jordan Wilson
Jordan Wilson’s son, Dylan Sandefur, 13, poses with a photo of his mom this month at Smith Lake, where Wilson was raised. Wilson has...
Tyson Foods announces acquisition of American Proteins and AMPRO Products
Editor's note: American Proteins employs 700 company-wide, with approximately 250 of those at the Hanceville plant. The Tribune has reached out to General Manager...
‘Inspiring’ students graduate from Wallace State’s Fast Track Academy/Fast Track for Industry programs
Graduate Jason Weatherford, right, receives his certificate from Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track...
Cullman council recognizes local champions, considers measure to deal with deteriorated properties
Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars cheerleading team was recognized for a national championship and CGCA’s first undefeated competition season. (W.C. Mann for...
Good Hope continues to move forward on AGCOR Steel
The Good Hope City Council passed a resolution Monday night to allow Mayor Jerry Bartlett to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...
Taking robotics to new depths: Fairview students take part in ROV competition on Dauphin...
The Fairview High School ROV team: CEO/Pilot Tre Kinney, CFO/Tether Operator Katie Golden, Marketing Director Jozi Jackson, Intern/Hydraulics operator Jarret Clayton and Faculty Assistant...
Arrest report: May 11-13
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 11-13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
I-65 rehab project update: Exit 305 south to Blount County line
CULLMAN - The Interstate 65 rehabilitation project from south of Exit 305 to the Blount County line continues. Work will be ongoing Sunday through...
5th annual breakfast celebrates Future Foundation scholarship recipients, donors
Wallace State Future Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Harbin with student Alleah Welch, the recipient of the Jim D. and Mattie Moody Endowed Scholarship and...
Class of 2018: Wallace State celebrates 52nd commencement
Trevoris Waugh was one of six members of the Wallace State basketball team to graduate Friday night. He is also a published poet.
HANCEVILLE -...
Holly Pond Bronco Band raising funds for new uniforms
Holly Pond High School Band Director Evan Curtis with one of the new uniforms the band hopes to purchase (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY...
Ivey awards more than $924K to assist with utility bills for low-income, elderly residents
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $924,255 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the Files of 1953
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Miller, of Pennsylvania, are the guests this week of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Helms.
Mr....
TRIBUNE COLUMN: News from the Pond, students honored
Holly Pond outstanding students were recently honored by Holly Pond Civitan Club: Taylor Simmons, Caleb Knedlik, Josie Harbison, Makayla Fields, Andre McCaffrey, Kaytlin Abbott,...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Hasting, Williams spar at Cullman GOP town hall meeting
Circuit court judge challenger Melvin Hasting (left) and incumbent Judge Martha Williams (right) had the liveliest exchanges of the evening at Thursday’s Cullman County...
Keller Williams celebrates ‘RED Day’ serving at Restoring Women Outreach
Keller Williams volunteers cleaned and refurbished three RWO houses in Cullman on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Karon Tubbs/Keller Williams)
CULLMAN - Around 40 volunteers from Keller...
AHSAA 6A STATE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats’ season ends with 6-1 loss to Hazel Green
Cooper Beck (7) rolls a double play for the ‘Cats in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Hazel Green. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
We all want...
Cullman DHR: more foster homes needed
Each pinwheel on the Cullman County Department of Human Resources lawn represents a Cullman County child in foster care. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN...
EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Cullman Monday
CULLMAN - An Alabama EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Cullman Monday morning, May 14 at Cullman City Hall. It is one...
Cullman Savings Bank awards Foundation Scholarships to local students
This year’s Cullman Savings Bank Foundation Scholarship recipients are pictured with members of the bank’s Board of Directors (back row). (Heather Mann for The...
Year-round Pell Grants available to students for first time since 2011
HANCEVILLE - An eligible student may now receive a full federal Pell Grant for the summer semester, even if he or she received a...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats split pair with Hazel Green; game 3 Saturday
Michael Myers (17) went seven innings for the Bearcats in game one against Hazel Green Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and collecting...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Addison advances to the 1A state championship; Holly Pond’s season ends
TUSCALOOSA - The Addison Lady Bulldogs took on no. 2 South Lamar Friday in the AHSAA North Central Regional in Tuscaloosa, looking to advance...
AYSO, CFC merge to form Cullman United Soccer Club; registration happening now
Soccer in Cullman – What’s old is new
Most folks in the area aren’t aware that around 700 children play soccer in Cullman County. Or...
‘Lyndon’s Walk’ at Sportsman Lake Park Saturday
Sherry Ennis, who lost her granddaughter to HAE, hopes to bring awareness to the condition. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday, a...
Arrest report: May 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Gregory S. Windham, MD, joins Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center
Dr. Gregory S. Windham
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional is excited to announce Gregory S. Windham, MD, has joined the Cullman Regional Wound Healing Center.
Windham will...
STATE FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP: Raiders come in 2nd; Good Hope’s Williams, Taylor take 2nd place...
The Good Hope Raiders fishing team finished in second place in the 2018 Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association State Championship on Smith Lake...
Pet of the Week: Bingo!
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Bingo, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Bingo is an unusual plott...
Wallace State celebrates newly-renovated northern entrance
Wallace State Community College unveiled the college’s newly-renovated northern entrance, complete with a new brick sign and flags, on Frances Dodd Drive on Thursday,...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Seasons end for Cold Springs, West Point; Addison stays alive
Cold Springs' Lacy Rice shares a moment with a coach in Thursday's North Regional in Huntsville. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
North Regional Class 2A...
Get your fix at Southern Mix!
The ribbon was cut on new Hanceville eatery and catering company Southern Mix on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE -...
Holly Pond’s Elizabeth Thompson interns with Alabama Farmers Federation
Elizabeth Thompson
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Elizabeth Thompson to its Organization Department for a summer internship May 9. Thompson, a junior majoring...
REHAU recognized as ‘Best New Supplier’ by GE Appliances
REHAU has been recognized as a "Best New Supplier" by key customer and major U.S. appliance manufacturer GE Appliances. Bernd Kupferer, vice president of...
Wallace State students receive awards at annual Awards Night
Paul Knetter of Gardendale was presented the 2018 President’s Cup at Honors Night.
HANCEVILLE - Students at Wallace State Community College were recognized for their...
Arrest report: May 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
FULL STORY: Cullman Wal-Marts unveil new grocery pick-up service
Olive Street Wal-Mart Store Manager David Roberts, right, presents Fairview High School’s George Redding with a $2,000 donation to the school. (Heather Mann for...
Faith, hope and peanut butter: meet Morgan Dingler
Morgan Dingler, who has been collecting jars of peanut butter for Knapsacks for Kids, gets help from the staff at Warehouse Discount Groceries. (Photo...
Wallace State’s Talent Search students recognized during annual TRIO Day
TRIO Day recipients from Hanceville Middle School included, from left, Jessica Marshall for Best Attitude and Shanna Helms and Darius Marshall for Most Improved....
Baileyton council addresses dangerous intersection
Baileyton Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton is taking steps to make what it says is a dangerous...
Cullman High no. 18 in state in 2018 ‘U.S. News & World Report Best...
CULLMAN - U.S. News & World Report on Wednesday released its annual Best High Schools rankings. Among Alabama high schools, Cullman High School came...
Second Century League presents donations to DHR, The Link and Brooks’ Place
Child Advocacy Center of Cullman (Brooks’ Place) receives a donation from Cullman’s Second Century League: left to right: Kay Shabel, SCL; Mimi Weir, SCL;...
New grocery pick-up service kicks off today at both Cullman Wal-Marts
Designated grocery pick-up parking spots are marked with bright orange. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Both Wal-Mart locations in Cullman unveiled grocery pick-up...
Arrest report: May 8
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Wallace State wins record 31 gold medals, 55 overall at SkillsUSA competition
Byre Forbes of Wallace State’s Academy of Culinary Arts won the program’s first gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community...
Colony steps back from removal of councilman, moves forward on storm shelter; changes coming...
Library Aide Brenda Johnson has replaced Town Clerk Patricia Ponder as Colony town librarian, and the library’s hours have changed. The library is pictured...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown (Tammy Brown)
CULLMAN - The Tribune has been speaking with all local candidates who will be on the ballot...
Arrest report: May 7
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Democratic candidates speak at town hall meeting in Cullman
Alabama Attorney General candidate Chris Christie, who hopes to unseat incumbent Steve Marshall, addresses the audience Saturday at the Cullman County Museum. (W.C. Mann...
Cullman’s Myles McLeroy named Most Outstanding Freshman in UA’s Computer-Based Honors Program
Myles McLeroy, left, with Darren Evans-Young, freshman instructor of the University of Alabama’s Computer-Based Honors Program (Courtesy of McLeroy family)
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of...
Local athletes shine in state track and field meets
Pictured left to right are medalists from the AHSAA 4A-7A State Track and Field meet, which took place in Gulf Shores last weekend: Cullman's...
Cullman council gets earful from Heritage Village residents, honors retiring firefighter
Retiring firefighter Terry Gamble was commended by Councilman Andy Page and Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry for 25 years of service before his...
Fairview council donates funds to summer program, discusses softball complex
The Fairview Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fairview Town Hall. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW...
Cullman Planning Commission recommends ordinance to streamline actions on deteriorated properties
Cullman City Attorney Roy Williams speaks to the Planning Commission about the proposed ordinance to respond to deteriorated properties. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Garlan Gudger, Sr. passes away at home
Garlan Gudger, Sr., second from right, with, left to right, daughters Joy Barker and Jill Howell, wife Dot and son Garlan Gudger, Jr. (Photo...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene program pins 25 graduates
The Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program held a pinning ceremony for its 25 graduates on April 27, 2018. Pictured are from left,...
Arrest report: May 4-6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 4-6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
2-month operation nets 71 defendants, including 2 from Cullman County, and 140 firearms
BIRMINGHAM – A two-month operation focused on reducing violent crime in Birmingham and across north Alabama resulted in federal charges against 71 defendants, with...
ADPH reviewing cluster of eye cancer cases associated with Auburn University
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is working in conjunction with Auburn University to review cases of uveal melanoma among former...
Huntley delivers inspirational story during Learning Communities lecture at Wallace State
Huntley embraces Mary Ann Wolfe, a student at Wallace State, who was moved by her story.
HANCEVILLE - Lawyer, author and child advocate Liz Huntley...
3 Cullman area students recognized at Troy University Honors Convocation
TROY - Troy University recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during the annual Honors Convocation in April. Three of those...
Bigger and better than ever: Strawberry Festival 2018
In spite of rain midway through the event, this year’s Strawberry Festival is projected to be the biggest one yet. (W.C. Mann for The...
