Cullman incumbents sweep election; 2 county mayors unseated
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine municipal elections were held across Cullman County Tuesday, and when the votes were tallied, incumbents in the City of Cullman...
4 arrested after meth, pills, pot found, stolen gun recovered
BERLIN, Ala. - Four people were arrested Tuesday in Berlin when the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Response Team(SRT), CCSO Community Response Team...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman City School Board reveals proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Monday held the first of two public hearings to discuss its proposed Fiscal Year (FY)...
(Updated) 1 killed in shooting in Battleground in Cullman County
Updated 8-25-20 at 3:37 p.m.
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. – One person was killed in a shooting in the Battleground community in northwest Cullman County Monday night....
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Jimmie Nuss and Joyce Barnett, Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Maxie Jones, Eric Phillips- Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Good...
Letter to the Editor: An open letter from South Vinemont mayoral candidate Shirley Arnett
After the recent Letter to the Editor from my opponent, I commented that I have never heard, thought or said that Mayor Dodson has...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth
To the Editor:
First let me introduce myself. I am The Town of Colony Councilman Melvin Hammond (Finance) and have been a councilman for two...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
ADCNR strengthens safeguards against nonnative species
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Due to ecological, economic, and human health and safety concerns related to the potential impacts of nonnative animals, Alabama Administrative Code...
Scaup limit reduced to 1; Sandhill crane registration opens soon
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
North America’s waterfowl breeding population annual survey is another aspect of the outdoors that has been...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – High
school football kicked off in Cullman County this week and youth football got
its season underway Saturday. The West Point Warriors traveled...
Funny Things from Yesterday: 3 great-grands at our house
Last week we had a good time at our house. Erin asked if we could keep Emma Grace for her. She had to go...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
Everyone is disappointed that schools are closing from lack of funds. Students will not be promoted.
Misses Opal Lee and Virginia...
Savory summer recipes
Below are a handful of savory summer recipes shared with The Tribune by home cooks across Cullman County. To submit a recipe, email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
Sweet...
Sophomore Noah Dia named Wallace State’s inaugural NSLS president
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sophomore Noah Dia is Wallace State Community College’s inaugural president of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
The NSLS is the...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Roy Shedd and Deborah Moon, Baileyton Town Council, place 2
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 13-6 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.-
The 2020 high school football is underway, and the Arab Knights traveled to
Marshall County to take on the Albertville Aggies Friday night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off weather, Meek to win season opener 43-40
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold
Springs and Meek kicked off the 2020 season at Cold Springs High School Friday
night and each had to overcome the weather...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies aiming to continue success in 5A
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
putting together an impressive postseason run a season ago and capturing a
region title, the Fairview Aggies are ready to hit the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos excited to hit the field in Moss’ 1st year
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For
the first time since 2013, the Holly Pond Broncos will have a new signal caller
on the sidelines. Head Coach Chris...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blank Grissom 23-0 to open season
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman
kicked off the 2020 season on the road Thursday night and the ‘Cats arrived
ready to play. After a scoreless opening quarter,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats ready to make the most of 2020 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last
season was a successful one for many Bearcat fans. The ‘Cats started the year
0-2 after dropping close games to Jasper and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison aiming for postseason return in 2020
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
begins the highly unusual 2020 football season like all other teams in Alabama,
with no spring practice and a ton of questions...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point ready to break through this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – The
Warriors finished just short of a playoff berth a season ago and now, with an
experienced roster returning to the field...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders ready for new challenges in 2020
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Football
season is upon us and the Good Hope Raiders are gearing up for another
postseason run. The Raiders are a combined...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers kicking off new era under Powell
ARLEY, Ala. – A
new season is here for the Meek Tigers and after a tough season in 2019,
they’re ready to flip the script with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ready to roll under Cornelius
BREMEN, Ala. – There
are a lot of names and faces returning from last year’s playoff team at Cold
Springs but one thing that’ll be different...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies’ season opener moving from D.A.R. to Falkville
FAIRVEIW, Ala. – The
Fairview Aggies are still set to kick off the season next Friday but there will
be a change of venue and opponent....
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont working to ‘finish games’ in 2020
VINEMONT, Ala. – After coming up just short of a playoff berth last fall, the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to bounce back and make...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs gearing up for new season in new region
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
posting a 3-7 record with three wins on the road in 2019, the Hanceville
Bulldogs are making the move from Class 3A...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s season opener against Brindlee Mountain canceled
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos’ season opener against Brindlee Mountain scheduled for Aug. 21 at Holly Pond High School has been...
Cullman Co. Youth Football kicking off Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Despite the spread of coronavirus putting sports at all levels and seemingly everything
else around the world in jeopardy, there will be a...
UAB at Miami football game changed to September 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
The UAB football game at Miami, which was originally scheduled for September
17, has been changed to Thursday, September 10, the two universities
announced Thursday.
The date change comes...
UAB Football plans to accommodate fans at Legion Field
BIRMINGHAM –
The UAB Department of Athletics will be operating UAB Football games at Legion
Field to accommodate fans with social distancing measures in place this fall.
Football...
Wallace State’s Imari Martin named ASWA Community College Athlete of the Year
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Imari Martin was recognized over the weekend as the 2020 Alabama Sports Writers
Association (ASWA) Community College Athlete of the Year, marking the...
Taylor Massengill joining Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN
CULLMAN, Ala. - On
August 1, Dr. Taylor Massengill will join Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN. She is
coming on board after the recent
retirement of Dr. Howard...
Alabama agriculture feeling effects of COVID-19
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Practically every industry has been affected by COVID-19 in some fashion. Professionals from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn...
Smith Lake Idol Top 6 to perform tonight
BREMEN, Ala. – The Top 9 Smith Lake Idol contestants
will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Rooster’s Corner. The inaugural Smith Lake
Idol contest has...
Wallace State’s athletics schedule for 2020-2021 altered in recent NJCAA decision; volleyball postponed until Spring 2021
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State Community College’s athletics schedule will be altered during
the 2020-2021 academic year after a recent mandate announced by the National
Junior College...
Wallace State announces plans for Fall Semester operations
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
– Wallace State Community College will begin fall semester classes, as
scheduled, on August 17, 2020.
Classes will take place both online and on campus, and
are...
AHSAA details ‘Return to Play Best Practices’ document
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ever
since the coronavirus pandemic brought an early end to school and spring sports
back in March, we’ve been anxiously awaiting information about...
Central Board approves AHSAA return to play ‘Best Practices’ affirming plans to start fall sports as scheduled
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control
approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended
guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start...
Jim Thorpe Award tabs Brontae Harris on Preseason Watch List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
Despite missing all of last season with a foot injury, senior Brontae Harris
has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch...
Former Auburn, Cullman standout Thompson joins Cubs’ summer camp
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –
The season isn’t quite over yet for Keegan Thompson. This year’s minor league baseball
season was canceled in June, but the former...
Wallace State athletics has 4 programs, 41 student-athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Four Wallace State Community College teams and 41 student-athletes have
earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic
recognition for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Wallace...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton commits to Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another
Cullman Baseball standout has made his college decision. Standout senior third
baseman Brennen Norton will be taking his talents east to play...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Martin invited to national QB academy
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After racking up big numbers through the air and on the ground for the Aggies last season, junior quarterback Parker Martin...
AHSAA meets with sports committees to discuss upcoming football season, fall sports
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The
AHSAA met online Tuesday with its Fall Sports and Football Coaches’ Committees for
a conference with the AHSAA Medical Advisory Board Committee...
Local racer, 11, qualifies for Loretta Lynn’s National Championship
HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. – This year’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is coming up next month and there will be a young, local racer...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Malin earns invite to Top Gun Showcase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After
earning the opportunity to start under center for the Good Hope Raiders in
2019, Tanner Malin put up huge numbers through...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn commits to UAH
WEST POINT, Ala. – He
still has one more season to play with the Warriors but now West Point standout
Aubry Cleghorn knows where he’ll be...
Addison’s greatest team; Let the debate begin
ADDISON, Ala. -- What
constitutes the "greatest team" from a school? Is it their win-loss
record, winning a state title, having great players or just stats?...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Elizabeth Hill signs with Montevallo
BREMEN, Ala. – After
completing a stellar career on the basketball court this spring and crossing
the stage at graduation in May, Lady Eagles standout Elizabeth...
Remembering John Hunt
Updated 6-29-20 at 12:57 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sunday was an emotional day at Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center as friends, family and colleagues gathered...
Wallace State’s Jiselle Woodson selected as NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Wallace State’s Jiselle Woodson has been selected as a 2020 National Junior
College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Basketball All-Star by the NJCAA
Women’s Basketball...
Men’s Basketball Coach Allen Sharpe returns to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace
State Community College is pleased to announce the return of Allen Sharpe as
head men’s basketball coach.
Sharpe previously served as head coach of...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cochran joining teammates at ALABCA All-Star Event
WEST POINT, Ala. – More
good news just keeps rolling in this month for the West Point baseball team. A
third standout Warrior will be on...
5 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce
students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring Semester and
Term 4 of...
C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park set for Sept. 19
Updated 6-24-20 at 2:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from...
Commission talks COVID-19 precautions, Commission on Aging expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Local physician James Thomas, at the Cullman County Commission’s regular
meeting Tuesday, addressed the commissioners about the first day of the new
policy requiring...
Urban Cookhouse, Joe Hudson Collision Center, new Taco Bell location coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman
will soon have a couple of new businesses and a new location for an old
favorite. Urban Cookhouse, Joe Hudson Collision Center...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Eli Folds earns invite to ALABCA All-Star Event
WEST POINT, Ala. – There will now be a pair of Warriors on the field at Troy University for this year’s Alabama Baseball Coaches...
4 Wallace State athletic programs named ACCC Academic Teams of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College
athletics had four programs named Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)
Academic Teams of the Year for the 2019-2020 academic...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn earns 2nd invitation to ALABCA All-Star Event
WEST POINT, Ala. – For
the second straight season, West Point standout Aubry Cleghorn has earned an
invitation the annual Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Event....
San Diego Padres select Levi Thomas in 2020 MLB Draft
TROY, Ala. –
Junior Levi Thomas was selected by the San Diego Padres with the
109th pick in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft, Thursday
evening. Thomas becomes the sixth Trojan...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Smith signs with Huntingdon
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former
Bearcat Houston Smith is the latest local standout to make his college decision
and he’ll be heading to Huntingdon to play for...
PREP SPORTS: 4 local standouts earn “Terrific 20” honors
CULLMAN, Ala. – This
year has been an unusual one for spring sports and so far, awards season is no different.
Since there were so few...
3 CPD officers receive years of service pins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three officers of the Cullman Police Department were recognized Friday morning after putting together a combined 60 years of service within...
Meek High School’s Stuart Waldrep awarded Coaches’ Children Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
–Ten Coaches’ Children Scholarship winners for the 2019-20 school year have
been selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama High School Athletic
Directors &...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams kick off summer workouts
CULLMAN, Ala. – Its
been a long spring, and I think a lot of people are craving a return to the
normal day to day, but...
PREP SPORTS: Senior Recognition held at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For the first time in eight weeks,
Senior athletes gathered at St. Bernard on May 21 with their families to be
recognized for...
Vinemont Middle School refinishes gym floor
VINEMONT, Ala. -
Vinemont Middle School just wrapped up a big project this week, repairing the
gym’s floor. Principal Johnny Whaley explained the whole process and...
AHSAA schools may begin summer activities June 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1,
in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr.
Eric Massey’s directive...
PREP BASKETBALL: Tim Bellmon named Lady Bulldogs head coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
spending last season as an assistant on the sidelines with the Lady Bulldogs,
former Wallace State assistant coach Tim Bellmon is taking...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman’s Standifer, Murphree earn spots on North All-Star roster, Bates selected to coach
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis All-Star Teams for the recently canceled
2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Tuesday by Jamie
Lee, Director...
PREP GOLF: Fairview standouts Roberts, Lawson land on North All-Star Golf Roster
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Golf All-Star Teams for the 2020 AHSAA
North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Monday by Jamie Lee, Director
of the...
AHSAA Summer Conference and Coaching School will be a Virtual Conference in July
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Director Jamie Lee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches
Association (AHSADCA) announced Monday the Principals & Athletic
Directors Conference scheduled for...
Sports Column: ‘Best games I’ve ever covered’ vol. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19
has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented
time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games...
Alabama’s Kolby Robinson selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior infielder Kolby Robinson was selected
to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team, the organization
announced Thursday.
The CoSIDA Academic
All-America program recognizes...
Sports Column: ‘The best games I’ve ever covered’ vol. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the...
Nick’s picks: Top 10 sports comedies
With COVID-19 shutting down schools, businesses and
seemingly everything else across the country, both movies and sports are
experiencing an unprecedented hiatus. This is as good...
AHSAA update regarding Safer at Home Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
-- Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, the
COVID-19 Safer at Home Order will be amended by opening other...
Wallace State’s Cheerleaders hosting virtual tryouts for 2020-2021 season, submission deadline is May 15
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace
State’s Cheerleading tryouts for the 2020-2021 season will be submitted
virtually for the first time.
Video submissions should be sent to coach...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics awards diploma via FaceTime during drive-thru graduation celebration
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College hosted its first drive-thru graduation celebration on Thursday morning, recognizing its 2020 graduating class by distributing tassels...
AHSAA Central Board approves new spring sports alignments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The
Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board has approved spring
sports’ alignments for the upcoming 2020-21 and 2021-21 classification period.
The action was...
Former Bearcat Kolby Robinson joining All Star Sports Training staff
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
several standout years on the baseball field with the Cullman Bearcats, the
Wallace State Lions and the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kolby Robinson...
Wallace State’s Sebastian Arce named ITA NJCAA 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace
State tennis sophomore Sebastian Arce has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis
Association (ITA) NJCAA 1st-team All-American for men’s singles.
Arce, a native...
Holly Pond community celebrates lives of student athletes
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and more gathered at the baseball field at Holly Pond High School Monday night to...
AHSAA Central Board approves and Legislative Council ratifies a record 11 proposals Thursday
MONTGOMERY, AL –The
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control
approved and the Legislative Council ratified a record 11 legislative proposals
Thursday during its...
Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey commits to South Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bearcats
standout Jaylen Hughey has had a busy couple of months being recruited by
schools all over the south and after racking up...
Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. officially declares for 2020 NBA Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama
sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final
two seasons of college eligibility and keep his...
Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin earns NJCAA Division I PING All-District IV Team selection
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin was named to the National
Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING All-District IV
Team by...
PREP BASEBALL: Cruce brothers overcome tragedy on the diamond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sports
are often used as a way to escape the stresses of everyday life. We are
learning to love sports now more than...
Wallace State women’s basketball’s Imari Martin named NJCAA Division I 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State women’s basketball guard Imari Martin is the program’s first
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 1st-team
All-American.
Martin, a sophomore,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill headed to Montevallo
BREMEN, Ala. – After
racking up over 2,000 career points, earning First Team All-State honors two years
in a row, helping lead the Lady Eagles to...
Cullman Regional update on COVID-19 situation
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center reports that COVID-19 is having a critical and hopefully short-term financial impact on the entire local healthcare...
PREP SPORTS: Local seniors reflect on their favorite games, moments from their careers
The spread of COVID-19 has brought an abrupt and
unsatisfying end to the careers of senior athletes all over the state. This
time of year should...
