PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors collect 10-0, senior night win over Falkville
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point was back home at Mike Brown Field Tuesday for a senior night matchup against Falkville and the Lady Warriors celebrated the occasion with a 10-0 win over the Lady Blue Devils. West Point jumped out to a quick...
‘You’re never too young to be a leader’: Kennedy Twilley discusses her time at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond volleyball and basketball standout Kennedy Twilley. Twilley made a lot of great memories during her years as a Bronco both on and off the court.
"My favorite volleyball memory was when we played...
South Vinemont Town Council discusses completion of Park Drive
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. -Those coming and going from the Vinemont Sports Complex now have a smoother drive, as the Park Drive project has been completed. The project took longer than expected due to delays during the pandemic. With the center striping finished, Mayor Radginal...
PREP FOOTBALL: Pleasant Valley edges Holly Pond 15-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Pleasant Valley Raiders visited the Holly Pond Broncos Friday night and were able to leave with a tight, 15-14 victory over the Broncos.
The Raiders won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. Pleasant Valley surprised the Broncos with...
St. Bernard’s Sr. Gianna Casino awarded Outstanding Graduate Research Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 28, the Institute of the Psychological Sciences awarded St. Bernard Preparatory Religion Instructor Sr. Gianna Casino, LIHM, an Outstanding Graduate Research Award for her research brief on trauma, resilience and the neurobiological effects of virtue. The award presentation took...
UNA Board of Trustees approves on-campus stadium project design, planning for Bank Independent Stadium to begin soon
FLORENCE, Ala. – In a unanimous vote Friday, the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees approved an on-campus, multipurpose stadium project, to be named Bank Independent Stadium, and authorized next steps for the venue's design and planning process. The approval comes amid an...
Hanceville City Council discusses upcoming job fair for Hanceville industries
HANCEVILLE Ala. - Industries and businesses in Hanceville will host a job fair Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail announced at the city council meeting Thursday night that the city will help...
‘Your deputies and officers will do everything to protect our children’
Nassetta, Gentry speak in wake of Nashville school tragedy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tensions are high following the March 27 school shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville. Three 9-year-old students and three faculty and staff members were killed in the attack, which left people across...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point splits tri-match with Cold Springs, Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted Lawrence County and Cold Springs in a tri-match on Tuesday afternoon. West Point lost 3-1 to Lawrence County and Cold Springs was swept by the Lady Red Devils. The Lady Warriors finished the night by sweeping...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs’ season ends on the road against Ranburne
RANBURNE, Ala. – After playing their way into the postseason at the tail end of the regular season, the 2019 campaign officially ended for the Cold Springs Eagles Friday night as they fell to Ranburne on the road 44-0.
The Eagles fell behind 7-0 early...
Falkville man indicted on federal drug, weapon charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Federal indictments have been unsealed charging three defendants in separate and unrelated gun and drug cases, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Mickey French, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – SWEET TREAT ‘EM@TheArboretum
SWEET TREAT ‘EM@TheArboretum offers decades of summertime sweets from the 1870s time period of the folktale, “WUNDERGARTEN,” to the 2020s of today. I can’t imagine a more enchanting picnic place than under the cool, tree-canopied shade of the Wildflowers & Woodlands Garden at Sportsman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Locust Fork on the road 68-28
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Locust Fork to kick off region play against the Hornets and unfortunately for the Broncos, Locust Fork was dominant from start to finish and Holly Pond fell to 0-3 with a 68-28 loss.
Locust Fork jumped out...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Be the best teammate I can be’: Holly Pond’s Alyssia Mitchell talks sophomore year
HOLLY POND, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond Sophomore Alyssia Mitchell about her experience playing both volleyball and basketball for the Broncos during the last school year, starting with volleyball.
"Last season on JV, we came up short, but we grew...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts
AUBURN, Ala. – A college head coach for 11 seasons, Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts knows firsthand the value of loyal lieutenants.
“There are things you want to keep off the head coach’s desk,” Roberts said. “He’s got a lot of his own things to...
Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Blount County murder conviction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals recently affirmed the conviction of Bobbie Green Holaway, 66, of Blountsville, for murder. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Court’s decision.
Holaway was convicted in the Blount County Circuit Court on June 11, 2020, for the...
Fun run raises money for WPES sensory room
WEST POINT, Ala. – The evening was aglow with neon, puzzle piece motifs and plenty of pump-up music Saturday, April 29, at West Point baseball field for the 5K Sensory Fun Run to help raise funds for a sensory room at West Point Elementary...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hartselle hands Cullman 1st loss of season 34-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Jasper 42-21 last week, the Bearcats returned home Friday night for another big rivalry game. This time, the Hartselle Tigers came to town for a region matchup with the ‘Cats and they got off to a great start...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split doubleheader with James Clemens
CULLMAN, Ala. – After getting rained out earlier in the week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host a varsity doubleheader against James Clemens and they split their matchups with the Jets. A home run in the sixth inning...
First Day Hikes 2023
What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great outdoors?
First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s...
Hanceville hosting annual Kids’ Night Out this Thursday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s Kids’ Night Out will return to C.W. Day Park this Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6-9 p.m., giving children the opportunity to meet their community’s first responders. The yearly event provides games, rides and food and drinks for Hanceville’s students, friends...
ACES: Factors that affect pecan tree production
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Why aren’t my pecan trees bearing anymore? This is a common question many people ask during the fall, especially if they have older trees in their yard or landscape. The following information outlines some common factors that can affect a...
Op-Ed: To eliminate ‘help wanted’ signs, we must shift our focus to labor force participation. The Ivey Administration is doing that
To gather the fullest employment picture in Alabama – and across the nation for that matter – we must shift our focus to labor force participation.
Alabama’s current unemployment rate is at an impressive and historic low of 2.2%. In fact, almost all of the...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Grandfather Pine and Grandmother Magnolia
BRING YOUR GRANDMA to SEE “THE GRANDMOTHER MAGNOLIA” and BRING YOUR GRANDPA to see “THE GRANDFATHER PINE” at the Sportsman Lake Park TREE MUSEUM—FREE and open to all, 365 days each year. (Directions: Go to Sportsman Lake Park and take the road to the...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman boys, girls place 2nd in 1st meet of season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Swimming
season officially got underway Tuesday night and both Cullman’s boys and girls
squads collected second place finishes. Cullman finished just behind
Westminster Christian Academy. The Bearcats defeated St. John Paul II and
Madison County to place second. Cullman swimmers collected a number of personal
records...
Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots expanded to include for those 18 and older
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's COVID-19 boosters for all fully vaccinated U.S. adults, ages 18 and up. This follows emergency use authorization by the U.S....
Kallhoff on search for East Elementary principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for the new East Elementary School principal is underway after David Wiggins announced his retirement last month. Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff is heading the search for Wiggins’ replacement.
Kallhoff is currently putting together a team that will be...
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond’s season ends at East Regional with losses to Pisgah, Woodland
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Lady Broncos hit the road Tuesday morning to compete in this year’s East Regional Tournament in Albertville but unfortunately for Bronco fans, Holly Pond’s postseason run came to an end with losses to Pisgah and Woodland.
Pisgah 5 – Holly Pond...
Cullman Regional continues to require masks for all entering the facility
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday, April 9 that they will continue to require anyone entering the medical center to wear a mask. This announcement comes after Governor Ivey announced that the Alabama Statewide Mask Mandate Order will expire Friday, April...
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 June 2-3 is being merged with the AHSAA
Summer Conference, which is being converted to a virtual conference online. The
conference dates...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hanceville sweeps Asbury, Cullman Christian at home
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs hosted Asbury and Cullman Christian on senior night Monday night and the Lady Bulldogs celebrated with a pair of wins. They knocked off the Lady Rams in three sets and ended up sweeping the Lady Lions in the...
52 ODES TO JOY: FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
ODE TO FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
Spring is joyful, then there is also this,
Summer is such sunny bliss.
Autumn is a sweet molasses kiss, and
Winter is time to joyfully reminisce.
THE FOUR SEASONS: spring, summer, fall and winter were mostly named for “planting...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to Hayden at home 12-1
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to host Hayden for a varsity matchup Thursday night and after building an early lead in the first few innings, the Lady Wildcats were eventually able to pull away and defeat West Point...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Trick or Treat Birthday Party
The invitation for “The Trick or Treat Birthday Party” this Halloween weekend suggested fun costumes inspired by the American West—“YEEHAW, y’all come as your favorite singing cowboy or cowgirl.” This was “come as you are” for Roy Rogers, Will Rogers and Kinky Friedman but...
Hanceville City Council grants alcohol license for Bull Bash event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Monday evening granted a special event alcohol license for the Bull Bash event on June 11 at C. W. Day Park hosted by the City of Hanceville and the Early Bird Cattle Company. Alcohol will only...
North AlabamaWorks partners with Cullman school systems for Modern Manufacturing program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The modern manufacturing industry has been on an upward trend in the past decade; new automakers such as Honda, Hyundai and Toyota have all joined the Alabama automotive manufacturing industry. North AlabamaWorks has been tracking those trending numbers and has decided...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits senior night matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Monday night was Senior Night inside Joe Shults Gymnasium as Fairview took on Priceville and the Aggies ended up splitting their games with the Bulldogs. In the varsity girls' game, Fairview ended up fell Priceville 70-31 and in the boys’ game, the...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Jump into some fun with Jack!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a lot of extra love, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jack!
According to Ruttkay, Jack is a 1-year-old, medium-energy Golden Retriever mix. He exhibits talent on his leash. He...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oneonta at home 41-18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs earned their first win of the season over West Point 27-13 last week and they returned to Ray Talley Stadium for a critical region battle with Oneonta Friday night. The Bulldogs were able to get some points on...
Big night for schools at Cullman City Council
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening received a good report from Cullman City School Superintendent Dr. Kyle Kalhoff and responded with some good news of its own for the system’s chief educator.
Kalhoff reported that:
The system will bid out projects at...
City BOE approves 2023 FY budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education’s (BOE) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) James Brumley reviewed the 2023 FY budget on Thursday for the second time as required by law and to accommodate board members who were not in attendance at the first...
St. Bernard embarks on promising new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Prep began classes for the 2023-24 academic year on Aug. 14, 2023, with great enthusiasm and a vibrant community of 124 eager students. The campus buzzed with excitement as students from around the world, including Brazil, Spain and China, converged...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late field goal lifts Oxford over Arab 26-24
ARAB, Ala. -- The Arab Knights are one of the hottest teams in Class 6A as they looked to not only extend its winning streak to six straight games, but also looked to clinch the no. 1 seed in Class 6A, Region 8, at...
Editorial: Education dedicated to community
The city and county schools always do an amazing job at taking care of Cullman’s students and with summer just around the corner, they don’t plan to slow down. This summer, both the City and County Schools are implementing a Summer Feeding Program.
Here in...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Elements of Style Birthday Party
The most famous “kettle hole” in America is the setting for “The Elements of Style Birthday Party.” It was formed by retreating glaciers 10,000-12,000 years ago near present-day Concord, Massachusetts. This “kettle hole” is Walden Pond where Henry David Thoreau lived in an intentionally...
‘Taking care of each other’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Cullman Lowe’s Home Improvement #313 provided complete Christmas meals to local families in need through their partnership with the Good Samaritan Health Clinic and their community partners on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The boxes included holiday hams, sides, all the...
South Vinemont Town Council approves additional streetlights on Hwy 31
VINEMONT, Ala. – At the Vinemont Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, council members discussed possible uses for the American Rescue Plan funds. The council received approximately $88,000 last June and will receive another portion again in June. In October, $32,847 of the funds was...
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 to school since she is a teacher. Anna Beth was at day care, and she needed someone to look after...
Friends of the Public Libraries to host 2nd Annual Book It – Friends of the Public Library 5K in September
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run Sept. 24-30. This event will be held in support of the Cullman County Public Library System. There is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders remain unbeaten with 91-26 win over Fultondale, Raiders race past Wildcats 89-71
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Thursday night was homecoming at Good Hope High School and the Raiders celebrated on the court with a pair of wins over the Fultondale Wildcats. The top-ranked Lady Raiders improved to 25-0 with a dominant, 91-26 performance against Fultondale and the...
Good Hope City Council approves Warrant Purchase Agreement, sewer rate increase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second March meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new Ordinances. First was Ordinance No. 005-2022 which passed an increase in sewer rates for Good Hope residents.
Section one of Ordinance No. 005-2022 reads,
“Section one...
Super Regional Bound – Alabama shuts out 24th-ranked Boston College 8-0
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball posted an 8-0 shutout win over 24th-ranked Boston College just before dawn on Sunday into Monday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. With the victory, the Crimson Tide advances to NCAA Super Regional play and is now 43-19 on the season.
The Tide used a four-run...
Celebrating in the Wundergarten: Cultivate Cullman Agriplex
“WUNDERGARTEN,” the folktale, is set on an 1870s-era strawberry farm in Cullman County, Alabama. Today, the area’s most passionate advocate for farm heritage is the North Alabama Agriplex. The Cullman-grown nonprofit CULTIVATES CULLMAN by honoring the agricultural glory of the past while planting seeds...
Tucker Gambrill of Cullman serving as Culverhouse College of Business ambassador
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Tucker Gambrill of Cullman is serving as an ambassador for The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business.
The Culverhouse Ambassadors are the official student representatives, tour guides and recruitment agents for the Culverhouse College of Business. Up to 20 members join...
Cullman Regional now offering online appointment scheduling
CULLMAN,
Ala.
– Cullman Regional is proud to announce the addition of online appointment
scheduling to its services in order to make healthcare more accessible to its
patients. Patients are now able to schedule appointments with Cullman Regional
Medical Group Providers through the DocASAP online scheduling tool.
Key features offered...
Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at Wallace State’s Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes EXQUISITE MINIATURES, an exhibition of miniature paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrest, to campus this spring from February - April. Admission is free.
EXQUISITE MINIATURES consists of 50 signature paintings including landscapes, portraits,...
County commission appoints new deputy coroner, accepts grant to resurface CR 1490
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Nov. 14 meeting appointed Brian Monk to serve as a deputy coroner, at the request of Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick addressed the commission, saying, “I had one of my deputy coroners resign earlier this...
Cullman City Council passes $55M annual budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed the City’s 2024 fiscal year budget. The new budget totals $55,290,609, a 4.5% increase over 2023’s budget, which was $52,899,395. The council said the increase is due to inflation. The budget will go...
2 local students named to Harding University’s Dean’s List
SEARCY, Ark. - The following students are among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean's List for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester.
Addie Echols, a freshman, studying public relations, of Cullman Gracie Hamlett, a senior, studying elementary education, of Falkville
Harding University...
4 local UA students participate in summer 2022 Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - This summer, 165 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with...
Locust Fork firefighter climbs 110 flights to honor 9/11 first responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Holly Pond resident Aliyah Adera on Sunday, Sept. 11, posted to Facebook a picture of a firefighter in full turnout gear on the stair climber at the Planet Fitness in Cullman.
“Me and my sister-in-law were sitting in my car getting ready...
St. Paul’s adding 7th grade class this fall
CULLMAN, Ala, - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will add a new seventh-grade class beginning in fall 2024.
According to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School website, “Our mission at St. Paul’s Lutheran School is twofold: cultivating the mind and nourishing the soul. The liberal arts cultivate...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State keeps season alive behind Kirby’s CG
YUMA, ARIZ. – Leigha Kirby tossed a complete game, Olivia Ball and Sarah Beth Brake each hit homers and Wallace State’s third-ranked softball team kept its season alive with an 8-1 victory over Butler (Kan.) CC on Wednesday afternoon in the National Junior College Athletic...
Tower Challenge
Local first responders complete challenge remembering 9/11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue firefighter Seth Brock said he and four fellow first responders have a new outlook on what firefighters felt on Sept. 11, 2001, after completing the 110-flight Tower Challenge at Cullman Savings Bank.
The...
West Point Council approves one-time pay adjustment for town clerk and Parks director
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council had only a couple of items on their agenda for their Monday night meeting. The council discussed the success of the town community meal that took place Saturday, December 11 at West Point Baptist Church....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors outlast Good Hope 33-29 to claim JV Girls Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with the JV Girls title game between the Lady Warriors of West Point and the Good Hope Lady Raiders. It was a very tight contest between the two squads in which neither...
Ivey awards $20K for bulletproof vests
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded a $20,365 grant to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to provide new bulletproof vests for its agents.
“I cannot say thank you enough to our state troopers and all law enforcement officers in Alabama who...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville drops Thanksgiving Tournament game against Dora 54-49
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament resumed at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday and to get the day started, Vinemont knocked off Ardmore and Cold Springs took care of business against Falkville. To close out the night, Dora was able to edge Hanceville...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Decatur Heritage at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- The defending state champion Lady Addison Bulldogs hosted the Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles Thursday night and sent them back to the nest with a resounding sweep (25-16, 25-10, 25-7).
The first set was actually pretty close as the Lady Eagles were holding...
Farm Kids Club learning all about baking bread for January event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Farm Kids Club is a North Alabama Agriplex program in which kids can learn vital agricultural and survival skills. The club recently learned to distinguish animal tracks and signs to tell which wildlife they may come across in the wild....
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab rallies to defeat West Point, 49-35
ARAB, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back on the road for their second matchup of the season and while they found some success scoring points on offense, the Arab Knights had some success as well and came from behind to defeat the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont races past Holly Pond 42-22
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos in their regular season finale and the Eagles came away victorious 42-22.
Vinemont received the opening kick-off, and a steady dose off the ground game put Vinemont up 6-0 when Rush Sandlin...
CCSO offers tips to prevent car break-ins
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an increase in the number of car break-ins lately, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) would like to remind Cullman County residents to help keep their vehicles safe.
“Do your part in keeping your car and valuables safe,” said Lt. Chad...
Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park to take place this Saturday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope will be holding it’s annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will start at the road going into the football field at Good Hope High School. Lineup...
PREP TENNIS: CHS women top Hartselle 8-1 on the road
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- After starting last season with an 8-1 loss to Hartselle, the Bearcats bounced back with an 8-1 win over the Tigers Tuesday night. Cullman put together an impressive performance in the first doubles match, winning the first set in a tie...
ALGOP breaks record with Ron DeSantis dinner
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party said it broke its record for the largest fundraising dinner in ALGOP history when it hosted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at its annual Winter Dinner in Hoover last week. DeSantis shared his “Florida Blueprint" with attendees –...
Cullman’s Sosa wins scholarship during Miss Alabama competition
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Two UA students placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Alabama pageant held June 28 through July 1. Ibby Dickson was named second runner-up and Hannah Adams was named third runner-up during the final night of competition.
Their placement in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek remains unbeaten with 24-17 win over Colbert Heights
ARLEY, Ala. – After taking care of Waterloo on the road last week to improve to 3-0, the Tigers returned home Thursday night to test their record against the Wildcats of Colbert Heights. Meek fell behind 17-16 late in the fourth quarter but the...
Scholar’s Bowl Scoreboard, Mar. 9-11, 2021
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County high school and middle school Scholars’ Bowl coordinator Christine O’Leary shared the results of the season’s third and fourth rounds at Wallace State, held on March 9 and 11.
West Point teams continued their dominance. The middle school team outscored...
ALEA: ABCs of back-to-school safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Somewhere between purchasing school supplies, packing lunches and selecting outfits for the first day of a new school year, parents and their students should make time to review the ABCs of back-to-school safety.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor said,...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard seniors, the Class of 2023, were honored Sept. 29 with a special Senior Dedication Mass recognizing them as leaders of the student body of St. Bernard Prep.
Giving the homily at the celebration, Abbot Marcus Voss explained that all were...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 52-8
ALICEVILLE, Ala. – The Eagles took a tough loss to Winston County on the road last week, but they had to regroup quickly and travel to Aliceville for another regional game Friday night. Cold Springs held a lead over Aliceville in the first quarter,...
ACCS: Alabama needs skilled fiber optic workforce
Alabama Community College System now offers rapid, no-cost training
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise, and starting this week rapid, no-cost training is available for these jobs at community colleges across the state.
Through the Alabama...
3 local Troy University students study abroad during 2022-23 school year
TROY, Ala. - More than 200 Troy University students studied around the world during the 2022-23 school year. Students studied in various programs on five continents in nearly 20 different countries to earn academic credit as well gain international awareness.
Local students who studied abroad...
Princess Lillie remembered with butterfly release
CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff of Cullman Internal Medicine and the family of Lillie Handley, 8, of Holly Pond, who passed away last August following a long battle with cancer, organized a memorial butterfly release on Thursday, Aug. 18, in Lillie’s memory. Butterflies were...
WSCC Respiratory Therapy graduates recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program graduated more than two dozen students during its annual pinning ceremony.
Class president Jaida Johnson of Cleveland said the ceremony marked the end of rewarding and challenging journey toward their careers as respiratory therapists.
“We have...
Summer animal safety: What the law says, what vets recommend
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama is no stranger to heat or humidity. With a high heat advisory nearly every day last week as well as next week’s temps staying around the 90s, the Tribune investigated the hot topic of preventing heatstroke in pets during a...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Every role on the team is important’: Cold Springs’ Hollyn Bruer ready for upcoming season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' Hollyn Bruer will be a freshman this upcoming basketball season and will be on the JV team this year. She played some on the varsity squad last year as well and has had a great experience during her time...
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Art Show Saturday, March 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students from East and West Elementary Schools will showcase their artistic talents when the schools present the All Creatures Great and Small Art Show in the East Elementary gym Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Judith McBrayer, who teaches art at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Marion County on the road 35-20
GUIN, Ala. – After falling to Pickens County at home a week ago, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night to take on Marion County. The Red Raiders jumped out to an early lead over the Tigers and pulled away in the second...
‘Never let anything stop you from loving the game of softball’: Cold Springs’ Hope Speegle excited for upcoming season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Last season was a solid one for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles as they finished 11-10 on the season under first-year head coach Paige Adams. Cold Springs sophomore Hope Speegle talked about last season and what she learned during the year.
"I...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview plates 4 in the 7th to top Cold Springs, Monday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Cold Springs to take on the Lady Eagles Monday night and after falling behind 3-0 in the third inning, the Lady Aggies plated four runs in the top of the seventh inning to come from behind and earn...
Ivey kicks off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, Aug. 9, kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, during an official launch event. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting free books each month to...
‘Be a good role model’: Vinemont’s Callie Millwood excited for junior year
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Cheer season is here, and Vinemont junior Callie Millwood feels blessed to be cheering alongside a great group of girls once again. Millwood has seen a lot of growth from the younger cheerleaders and she, along with the rest of the...
Hanceville City Council approves plan to repair damage to Styles Street Bridge; approves two local events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council approved the plan Thursday night to fix the Styles Street Bridge that is currently closed and will remain as such until the work can be completed. The plan will have work possibly beginning in mid-June once the...
Cold Springs High hosting toy drive
BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs High School is encouraging its students and staff to participate in a toy drive. Toys and monetary donations will be accepted at the school office until Dec. 16.
The drive is being organized by the school’s 1936 Club and was...
‘Our team is also our family’: Good Hope’ Charly Johnson excited for junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Good Hope basketball player Charly Johnson. Charly has now been a part of back-to-back Elite Eight appearances with the Lady Raiders and she feels blessed to be a part of that journey with this...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always think positive things about yourself’: West Point’s Haylee Hernandez looking forward to senior season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior cheerleader Haylee Hernandez is heading into her third and final year as a varsity cheerleader and her first year as captain. She has had an amazing experience during her time on varsity so far and has learned...
2023 Master Gardener application period ends Nov. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. - The application period for the 2023 Cullman County Master Gardener training course ends on Nov. 30. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System announced, “You do not have to be a garden expert. Simply come with a desire to learn and grow.”
Master Gardeners...
Notable nonprofit: Cullman County Commission on Aging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) Executive Director Stephanie Lawson said that for the last two years, she has felt right at home leading the charge in advocating for seniors in the community. Along with the help of support staff in...
