Google providing $100K for 58th Annual Selma Jubilee
SELMA, Ala. – Google announced this week it is providing $100,000 to the Selma-Montgomery March Foundation in support of the upcoming 58th Annual Selma Jubilee and to further support storm relief efforts due to the city’s devastating Jan. 12 tornado.
Google is now in its...
The Link awarded portion of $1.5M grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention joined local and state leaders Tuesday, Feb. 28, to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.
The Alabama Department of Child Abuse &...
Bradford Neal Meeks released over weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bradford Neal Meeks, convicted in January 2020 of criminally negligent homicide in the DUI crash that killed 15-year-old Curtis James Wilson, was released from custody over the weekend according to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. He had been sentenced to a...
ADPH: Ask about screening during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - During March, Colon Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks Alabamians ages 45 and older to speak with their healthcare provider about screening for colorectal cancer (CRC).
CRC is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. CRC...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arab made its way to Legacy Arena at the BJCC Wednesday night for a 5A Girls Semifinal clash with Brewbaker Tech and the Arabian Knights advanced to the state finals in dramatic fashion. The Rams knocked down a three with 10...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Always have a good attitude’: Hanceville’s Alex Twitty reflects on season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Eighth grader Alex Twitty spent the first part of last season on the middle school team before getting moved up to the varsity squad halfway through the season and she learned so much from the experience being on both teams.
"I feel...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Aggies hammer Guntersville on the road 17-2; Fairview, Vinemont collect county wins
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Lady Aggies of Fairview traveled to Guntersville for a varsity matchup with the Lady Wildcats and they returned home with a convincing, 17-2 win.
Fairview 17 - Guntersville 2 (Softball)
Fairview's offense exploded in a big way during their game against Guntersville...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison drops Tuesday night battle with Lynn 15-3
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their county rival Lynn Lady Bears and it was a fairly even game except for one inning. Lynn sent fourteen girls to the plate and scored ten runs, two of them earned, in the second inning and...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats fall to Vestavia Hills 6-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Vestavia Hills but unfortunately for the home crowd, Cullman couldn’t get its bats going consistently and the Rebels were able to leave with a 6-3...
Alabama peaches in some uncertainty for 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama peach growers are currently evaluating the state of their fruit crop for 2023. Seasonal temperatures play a large role in providing quantity and quality of peaches through chilling hours. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System commercial horticulture professor said chilling...
Cullman earns Tree City USA Growth Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tree City USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation that honors cities and towns across the United States for their commitment to tree planting and care. Recently, the City of Cullman was honored with the Tree City USA Growth...
Aderholt: Check passports before booking travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Monday issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, he said, applying for a new passport or a passport renewal is currently taking two months or longer.
“As we head...
New artwork donated to St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep has been gifted a beautiful piece of handcrafted artwork with a very meaningful symbol – the Benedictine cross.
A few months ago Southern Heritage Restoration Owner Paul Moss was working in his shop when a couple walked in to...
Cullman Regional adding 20 physicians to employed provider group
CULLMAN, Ala. - With population growth in Cullman County up 9% according to the most recent Census and expectations for continued growth in the region, Cullman Regional is looking to add 20 additional physicians to its employed provider group this year.
“Quality physician care is...
CCBOE recognizes bowlers, bookkeepers
CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the West Point High School bowling team for its recent runner-up finishes in both the state and regional championships.
The team coaches are Brian Vance and Alana...
‘Move Alabama’ fitness campaign begins March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension Office will kick off its “Move Alabama” program Wednesday, March 1, and is encouraging community members to get involved.
According to the Cullman County Extension SNAP-Ed Educator Della Bramley, almost 30% of all Alabamians are physically inactive, meaning...
CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and America's First Federal Credit Union (AmFirst) recognize a teacher and staff member each month.
This month’s Teacher of the Month is Tyler Mitchell from the Cullman County Child Development Center.
"Ms. Mitchell is always calm,...
Cullman Savings Bank donates $5K to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman Savings Bank generously donated $5,000 to The Pilot Light Home on Friday, Feb. 24. The Pilot Light Home, located on Cullman’s east side, is a nonprofit foster home that has cared for Cullman’s children for over 40 years.
The home is “funded...
Alabama Robotics Technology Park comes to Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Schools had a chance to see science and technology in action last week when the Alabama Robotics Technology Park brought its mobile training unit to West Elementary and East Elementary. The mobile training unit is essentially a massive...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison handles Winston County 16-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted its archrivals from across the Lake in the Winston County Yellow Jackets Monday night and came away with a 16-0 win after the game was called early due to a power outage.
Addison started Senior Briley Holt on the mound,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors drop extra inning nailbiter to Lawrence County 10-9
WEST POINT, Ala. – Area play began for the West Point Lady Warriors Monday night with the Lawrence County Lady Red Devils and seven innings weren’t enough to decide this one. The game went into extra innings tied at 6 and unfortunately for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs advances to 2A State Finals with 44-37 win over No. 3 Lanett
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, squaring off against Lanett in this year’s 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena. Points were hard to come by in this one but the Lady Eagles were able...
Cold Springs Elementary set to host “Life is Art” 5K Fun Run & Walk Saturday
BREMEN, Ala. -- This Saturday, March 4, Cold Springs Elementary School will host its first-ever "Life is Art" 5K/1 Mile Run. The event is aimed at raising funds to support the school's art program, which allows all students in grades K-8 to come to...
Hanceville council, planning commission to meet on tiny houses development
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Continuing the monthslong discussion on Ordinance 653, the Tiny Houses Pocket Neighborhood ordinance, the Hanceville City Council plans to hold a work session with the Hanceville Planning Commission on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Hanceville Civic Center. The meeting will begin...
County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – After being led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Welti School’s Colton Olinger, the Cullman County Commission on Thursday recognized the Cullman County Farm-City’s 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson. Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons said, as he embraced Wilson,...
ADPH recognizes Black History Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Black History Month is observed each February. It is a time to recognize the struggles - and celebrate the accomplishments - of generations of Black and African Americans. It is also a time to acknowledge and address the common health disparities...
Local organizations granted $1.5M for child abuse and neglect prevention
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention will join local and state leaders on Feb. 28 to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.
“The Department of Child Abuse and...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – The Cullman Dog
WILLKOMMEN! Dear reader, did you grow up with Cullman’s “Legend of the Smiling Dachshund” sign? My tireless, hard-working parents told me the story one summer when I was an ambitious kid delivering Grit newspapers door to door. For every 10-cent newspaper, Grit publishers would...
Cullman County Animal Control investigating cases of dog poisoning
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Control Director Rodney Banister has confirmed that his department is currently investigating several cases of dog poisoning in the communities along County Road 222. Banister reported there are two confirmed cases of dog poisoning and one unconfirmed case.
"We...
What parents need to know about congenital heart disease
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - During pregnancy, there are a lot of things expectant moms can do to prevent birth defects. Sometimes, though, even if a woman takes precautions, a birth defect occurs for no known reason. This can be the case with congenital heart disease. Details...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here, before leaving for California, to make their home.
Glen Jetton of Gold Ridge spent Saturday night with his uncle and aunt,...
6 steps toward successfully resolving conflict in the workplace
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Conflict in the workplace can be unavoidable at times, but how conflict is managed is up to the individual and leadership, according to University of Alabama at Birmingham Chief Medical Officer Kierstin Kennedy, M.D.
In a recent publication in the Journal of...
Pet of the Week: Giggles
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Giggles with his wiggles!
This miniature Plott Hound is a gentle and loving 1-1.5 year old that loves nothing more than belly rubs. Giggles is a low energy pup who is an excellent...
REMINDER: Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday happening now
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday encouraged Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming tornado and hurricane seasons by participating in Alabama’s 12th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, happening now through midnight, Sunday, Feb. 26.
“Less than two weeks into 2023,...
Colony Senior Center celebrates Black History Month and 45th anniversary
COLONY, Ala. - Black History Month is an annual celebration that takes place in the United States and Canada in February, to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It is a month dedicated to honoring the legacy of black history, and also...
Retired Cullman schoolteacher publishes debut book, ‘The Traveling Stones’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman local and retired Cullman County Schools teacher Celeste Weaver recently released her first memoir. “The Traveling Stones” was published Feb. 1, 2023, on the Amazon storefront in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions.
“The Traveling Stones” reflects on Weaver’s 210-mile walk across...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison, Holly Pond collect road wins Friday night
BREMEN, Ala. – Addison hit the road Friday night for a matchup with the Cold Springs Eagles and the Bulldogs plated six runs in the top half of the sixth to pull away from Cold Springs return home with a 10-6 win.
Addison 10 -...
Convicted Hanceville sex offender sentenced to almost 4 years for illegal firearm possession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Edward Olin Jones, 66, of Hanceville, a convicted felon, for illegal firearm possession. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in Charge...
Good Hope awarded $250K grant for Love’s Travel Stop project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The City of Good Hope on Wednesday, Feb. 8, broke ground on a Love’s Travel Stop off Interstate 65 and County Road 222 (Exit 305).On Friday, Feb. 23, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the City was awarded a $250,000 Community Development...
Zoning board approves variance for planned Hwy. 157 Ramada Inn
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals on Monday approved a variance for a proposed hotel along Hayes Drive off the Alabama Highway 157 thoroughfare.
The plans for a new 5-story Ramada Inn allow for 107 parking spaces for the proposed...
Community gathers for Empty Bowls
CULLMAN, Ala. – Touching the heart of many on Monday was the return of Empty Bowls of Cullman County, which raised money for the Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Food Bank. The goal of the event was to raise money and awareness about hunger...
ALEA reminds motorists how to properly and safely yield to emergency vehicles
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite the overwhelming cooperation between Alabama residents and first responders, numerous motorists across the state continuously fail to yield properly and safely when being approached by authorized emergency vehicles. Appropriately responding to emergency vehicles enables first responders to execute their duties...
City to update perimeter of Klein Building
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a $21,850 bid from Bright Landscapes for materials and installation of sidewalks around the perimeter of the historic Klein Building, the revitalization of which has been spearheaded by local developer Shane Quick. The sidewalk...
Wallace State students help in restoration of NASA telescope
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students from Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program are playing a part in history by providing parts for the Astro Restoration Project with NASA HUNCH and the Smithsonian Institute’s Air and Space Museum.
The Astro Telescope flew in space two...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont suffers 1st loss of season to Brewer
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont returned home Thursday night to host Brewer and unfortunately for Eagle fans, the Patriots were in control from the start, jumping out to an early lead and pulling away to win it 11-0.
It didn't take long for Brewer to get on...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview takes home opener over Good Hope 11-0
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Good Hope Raiders for their home opener Thursday night and on top of giving their field a new name, the Aggies collected an 11-0 win over the Raiders. Crimson Wright got the start for Fairview and...
Good Hope Softball cuts ribbon on new indoor training facility
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s softball team gathered for a special occasion Wednesday night, cutting the ribbon on a brand-new indoor training facility, and plenty of people were in attendance to witness the event unfold.
Head coach Tim Tucker is really happy to see...
Wallace State hosting open house Feb. 28
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces plans for an open house on Thursday, Feb. 28, at its main campus in Hanceville from 4-6 p.m.
The open house is open to anyone wanting to know more about Wallace State and its programs, get information...
Good Hope High School pageants set for March 11
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope High School Fair Queen Representative, Miss Heritage and Miss Heritage Princess Pageants will be held Saturday, March 11, beginning at 4 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium.
Admission is $11.
City school board recognizes student, teacher achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board honored several students and teachers at its monthly meeting Tuesday at Cullman Middle School.
West Elementary School sixth grader Lucy Williamson was recognized as the runner-up at the Cullman County Spelling Bee, which was held Feb. 6.
The...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the past week, including:
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Deputies arrested Austin Chase Ray Van Keuren, 26, of Crane Hill, on two grand jury warrants stemming from an incident reported in November 2022.
Van Keuren is...
Jacobs declares Arbor Week, recognizes poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, along with the Cullman City Tree Commission, on Tuesday declared Feb. 19-25 Arbor Week in the city of Cullman and recognized the local winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest.
The contest was open to all elementary schools...
A sky full of Oreos: EES students use cookies to learn moon phases
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School in Cullman had a creative — and delicious — lesson recently while learning the phases of the moon in their science curriculum. Sixth graders spent a few days learning about moon phases, then completed a lab modeling...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Cold Springs downs No. 9 Francis Marion 70-60 to advance to Final 4
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in action at Bill Harris Arena Wednesday night, taking on Francis Marion in the Central Regional 2A Girls Finals. Cold Springs got it done from the free throw line and the three-point line to...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Have a good bond with the team’: Hanceville’s Aaliyah Twitty talks freshman season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 2022-2023 season has come to an end for the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs and they competed and got better as the season went on. The future is definitely looking brighter for Hanceville and a freshman on this year’s team, Aaliyah Twitty,...
2 killed in Holly Pond house fire
HOLLY POND, Ala. – An early morning house fire in Holly Pond claimed two lives. Michael Ricky Olinger, 37, and Deborah Veal Olinger, 64, both of Holly Pond, were in the home and died as a result of the fire, said Cullman County Coroner...
Britt, Blackburn, colleagues introduce bill aimed at ‘funding of human and drug traffickers’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined Senators Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, in introducing legislation “to ensure human and drug traffickers cannot continue to defraud the American...
Local heroes participate in Cullman EMS 6th annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - There was something to please everyone at the Cullman EMS sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Cullman VFW. The event featured a variety of delicious chili recipes prepared by some of the county’s finest...
January 2023 food establishment scores
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health and graded on every aspect of the business. Below are the businesses and institutions inspected in January 2023.
Establishment Name: 278 Speed Mart
Address: 1601 3rd St NE
City: Cullman
Zip Code: 35055
Score: 94
Smoke Free: Yes
Inspection date: 1/19/2023
Establishment Name: A M...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman takes season-opener over Brewer 5-1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats got their season underway against Brewer Tuesday night and Emma Claire Wilson went the distance in her first start of the season to help secure a 5-1 win for the Lady Bearcats.
Wilson gave up a one-out double to...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: ‘We want our integrity and work ethic to stand out’: Cold Springs’ Conellie Philbeck ready for Sophomore season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Last season was another successful one for the Cold Springs' boys and girls track and field teams. Sophomore Conellie Philbeck talked about last season, what all she learned and what it’s been like to be part of a special team.
"I feel...
168 Hours of Prayer
Nationwide revival, call to prayer being answered locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – Churches and college campuses around the country have opened up facilities for a week-long prayer revival following the surge of emotion created by the spontaneous revival at Asbury University, located in Wlimore, Kentucky, this...
Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – During Alabama’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, no state sales or use tax is due on certain items you may purchase to deal with severe weather (Act 2012-256, Rule 810-6-3-.66).
The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Feb....
When tragedy happens, how to help children understand
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - As difficult as it may be, explaining tough topics in the news to children is something parents need to do, a communication expert says.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Samantha J. Shebib, Ph.D., an expert in family communication and social support,...
Curtain closes on ‘Steel Magnolias’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The curtain has closed on Cullman Community Theatre’s recent production of “Steel Magnolias,” which welcomed almost 1,000 patrons. The show was a splash hit and featured some truly remarkable performances from its small cast of actors.
“Steel Magnolias” was a truly remarkable...
CCBOE breaks ground on West Point cafeteria expansion
WEST POINT, Ala. - Officials with Cullman County Schools broke ground Monday on a much-needed renovation and expansion to the cafeteria that serves West Point Elementary School and West Point High School. The project, once completed, will provide additional seating and a more modern...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope drops 63-60 nailbiter to No. 2 Deshler in Northwest Regional Semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The top two teams in Class 4A clashed in a physical Northwest Regional Semifinals matchup Monday afternoon and it was another classic battle between Deshler and the Lady Raiders of Good Hope. The Lady Raiders trailed by as many as 18...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 2 Mars Hill 60-34 in NW Regional Semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos continued their postseason run at the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State Monday morning but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Lady Broncos were unable to keep pace with No. 2 Mars Hill and they were...
Cullman Strawberry Festival continues to grow in popularity
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman Strawberry Festival, one of the premier outdoor festivals in north Alabama, is expected to draw one of the largest crowds in the event’s history this year. The festival, which has seen tremendous growth over the past five years,...
WFF’s goal: Make public fishing lakes even better
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama State Public Fishing Lakes (PFLs) program is adapting to better serve the citizens of the state who depend on these lakes for recreational angling opportunities.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division...
4-part Healthy Food Foundations class coming in March
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will offer its Healthy Food Foundations classes in March. The classes will teach skills needed to make smart food choices for a healthy lifestyle. Classes include Eating Healthy on a Budget, Instant Pot Recipes, Mason...
COLUMN: The 57-year-old grudge
Well, the Super Bowl is history, which means football season is finally over, and husbands are talking to their wives for the first time in months. It also means we’ve seen the last of the office betting pools until September. Everyone knows that football...
COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent
While many Christians celebrate the holidays of Christmas and Easter where something material is gained in the form of presents, brightly adorned baskets and meticulously prepared feasts, far fewer choose to commit to the solemnness necessary for the Lenten season, which begins this year...
Can you really experience a broken heart?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - It is possible to have a broken heart, though not in the way people typically think. While many people think of a broken heart on an emotional level, Gregory Chapman, M.D., a cardiologist in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Cardiovascular...
CHS pageants set for Feb. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., Cullman High School will host the 2022-2023 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2023 Fair Queen Representative Pageant. Pageants will be held in the CHS auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co ($13 for adults, $9...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
From the files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the state.
Mrs. T.A. Smith had charge of the P.T.A. program on Tuesday. A book week program was given and Mrs. M.H....
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 10 Meek drops NW Regional Semifinal matchup with No. 1 Covenant Christian 49-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – No. 10 Meek tipped off its Northwest Regional Semifinal matchup against Covenant Christian Saturday night and after taking a 28-17 lead in the first half, the top-ranked Eagles outscored the Tigers 21-8 in the second half to pull away and claim...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Addison falls Covenant Christian in NW Regional Semifinal 47-26
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After handling Hubbertville in the Sub-Regional, the Addison Lady Bulldogs made their way to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday night to face Covenant Christian in the Northwest Regional 1A Girls Semifinals. Unfortunately for the Addison crowd, the Lady Eagles took...
Vinemont’s Black earns PhD from Ole Miss
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Mellissa Black, of Vinemont, is among the more than 600 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2022.
Black, who majored in English, received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Graduate School.
"Congratulations to our December 2022 graduates who...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – rabbit stew
“If you were a real rabbit, I’d skin you and make rabbit stew!” This line is yelled in frustration by our hero, Fritz, in the new folktale “WUNDERGARTEN,” which is set in 1870s Cullman County, Alabama. Fritz has struggled to clip a rabbit-shaped topiary...
AL students can apply to colleges for free Feb. 20-24
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Next week, Feb. 20-24, 2023, high school students will have the opportunity to participate in the Spring 2023 Alabama College Application Campaign (ALCAC). This is an extension of the event that was held in October 2022 for thousands of high school...
‘Captain Underpants’ joins Curt’s Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt’s Closet Founder Ashley Wilson announced that the nonprofit is teaming up with popular children’s character “Captain Underpants” to host an underwear drive on March 6-17. All schools throughout the city and county are invited to participate to provide much needed...
Registration underway for Mini Term II classes at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces registration for Mini Term II classes for the Spring 2023 semester. Mini Term II classes will begin March 8 and continue through the end of the spring semester on May 9.
Mini Term classes are available for...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with wins over Falkville, Hanceville
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors opened up their season at home Friday night and got the year started with a pair of wins. West Point handled Falkville 11-2 in its first game of the night and capped things off with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s postseason run ends with 64-44 loss to Buckhorn
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats returned to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Friday to face Buckhorn in this year’s Northwest Regional semifinal and the defending 6A State Champions had their hands full with the Bucks. The ‘Cats trailed 26-21 at the half and trimmed...
Marshall leads 22 states in support of Florida law that ‘preserves girls’ sports teams for girls’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 22 attorneys general who filed an amicus brief in support of the State of Florida’s law that he said, “preserves girls’ sports teams for girls alone.”
“Florida’s law defines sex in terms of reproductive...
Cullman EMS 6th Annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off coming Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman EMS will host enthusiastic and hungry chili lovers from around the area for its sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off this Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cullman VFW. The event is open to the public...
Britt named ranking member of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama on Wednesday confirmed she will serve as the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Britt has also been appointed to serve on the Appropriations subcommittees for Commerce, Justice, Science, and...
February gardening guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gardening in Zone 7b during February can be a bit tricky. The average temperature hovers around 44 degrees Fahrenheit, with lows sometimes reaching as low as 19. Therefore, it is important to plant cold-tolerant crops such as kale, collards and spinach....
Wallace State pumps $212.6M into local economy
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A new economic report shows the impact one college can have on a region, and a system on a state. Wallace State Community College annually adds approximately $212.6 million to the local economy and supports 3,348 jobs in the college’s four-county...
Podiatrist Robert Ocampo joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Podiatrist Robert Ocampo, DPM, recently joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Ocampo completed his undergraduate education in biological sciences at California Polytechnic State University and attended medical school at California College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his podiatric surgical residency at University...
Cullman City Council hears update on 2023 Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the approaching warmer weather will come one of Cullman’s favorite events: the Strawberry Festival is scheduled for May 6. Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson at this week’s meeting of the Cullman City Council provided an...
Wallace State students ‘Build A Wally’ for Valentine’s Day
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College students enjoyed a little Valentine’s Day project with the Build A Wally event. Students were given the opportunity to stuff their own Wally mascot stuffed animal to keep for themselves as a special Valentine from the college...
Norovirus: the unwanted guest that brings misery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The notorious norovirus is making its rounds again, leaving a trail of upset stomachs and canceled plans in its wake.
Norovirus is a common and contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. It is sometimes called the “stomach flu” or...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Love & Saffron’ by Kim Fay
“Love & Saffron” was written by Kim Fay, who is from Washington state. Her previous books are “Communion: A Culinary Journey through Viet Nam,” which was a Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner and “The Map of Lost Memories,” an Edgar Award finalist for Best First Novel. “Love...
Pet of the Week: (Mr. Land of) Liberty
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the most patriotic pup of all, Liberty.
Age (7) is just a number for chihuahua and Jack Russell mix, Liberty, as he still acts like a puppy. That’s the Jack Russell in him!...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 3 Holly Pond falls in 2OT heartbreaker to Tanner 65-59
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The third-ranked Holly Pond Broncos faced off against the Tanner Rattlers in the Sub-Regional game. Four quarters and an overtime weren’t enough to decide this one, so it ended up going into double overtime and a late run by Tanner...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman cruises past Clay-Chalkville 64-37, advances to NW Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home after winning the 6A, Area 14 Tournament at Hartselle last week and welcomed Clay-Chalkville into Bearcat Arena for Sub-Regional matchup. The ‘Cats took control early in the first half and pulled away as the second half went on...
Dreams come true at ‘Night to Shine’
FALKVILLE, Ala. – The Tim Tebow Foundation hosted its signature event, "Night to Shine," nationwide and at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville on Friday, Feb. 10. The unforgettable prom night experience celebrates people with special needs - ages 14 and older - from...
Communication killers: How arguing can be lethal
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Picture a relationship: A disagreement starts, someone complains and the other person becomes defensive. It is a tale as old as time.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Samantha J. Shebib, Ph.D., is an expert in the field of conflict, and her...
