ALEA launches 3rd annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break’ campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – March 20, marks the first official day of spring, meaning vacation and spring break travel plans are on the rise. While the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will continue to focus on dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, following too closely...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Mars Hill in 2A State Semifinals 60-50
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, competing in the 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena for the fourth time in six years and they were facing a familiar foe. The fourth-Lady Eagles met top-ranked Mars...
Avoid freezing disaster: 15 tips from a plumber
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the promise of snow and freezing temps may sound like a dream to some, others are aware of the lurking potential disasters that icy weather can bring. When the temperature stays at or below freezing for a significant period of...
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...
Good Hope City Council recognizes state champions
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its second April council meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the lion’s share of the meeting was spent recognizing several local state champions. Good Hope High School archer Mason McCury was...
Election 2024: Tribune debates return Feb. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune will resume its political debates in March. Hosted and filmed at The Tribune office, the debates will be an up-close deep dive into local candidates’ positions and opinions on a wide range of topics relating to the offices...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol set to launch spring boating basics/license course
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season.
Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are set to launch Boating Basics/License Courses beginning Feb. 11 across the northern...
State correctional officers to receive pay increase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Commissioner John Hamm recently announced pay increases and new pay grades for correctional officers statewide. The ADOC said this is an important step in the commissioner’s plan to strengthen the department’s recruiting and retention efforts.
The ADOC...
Vinemont seeking sponsors for inaugural Tinsel Trail
VINEMONT, Ala. - The countdown to Christmas is on, and the Town of South Vinemont has announced plans for a brand new holiday event. Vinemont’s inaugural Tinsel Trail will be set up at the Art Park, located behind the Vinemont Community Center. The Town...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs’ Edgeworth named Gatorade Player of the Year
CHICAGO (January 26, 2024) — In its 39th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Ethan Edgeworth of Cold Springs High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Alabama Boys Cross Country Player of the Year. Edgeworth is the second Gatorade Alabama...
Wallace State hosts robotics tournaments
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 40 teams to campus this past weekend for VEX IQ robotics competitions for elementary and middle school students.
Competitions were held in the Wellness Center practice gym, with hundreds of participants and spectators.
“For the students,...
COLUMN: Some assembly required
As we approach Christmas, I would like to send a heartfelt wish of good luck to all of you parents out there with young children. You’ll need it. If this is your first time to have Christmas when Santa Claus magically delivers all of...
Pet of the Week: Boxer
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is a lover and not a fighter. It’s Boxer!
This stunning boy with a noble profile is a 2.5-3 year old border collie and Labrador retriever mix. The lovable boy has low to medium...
ACES: Guide to cooking the Thanksgiving turkey
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — At Thanksgiving, the turkey is the star of the dinner table. However, it does no good if it is frozen, burned to a crisp or makes your guests sick. Safely cooking the perfect turkey takes time and planning.
Thawing takes time
If...
Severe storms with potential significant flooding risk today & Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. - Flood Watches will go into effect later today for much of state with a growing concern of significant flooding later this afternoon and Saturday morning.
Across the northern half of the state, a large area of rain and thunderstorms will move into the western sections after 7 am...
Marshall condemns FDA’s ‘illegal and dangerous decision to abandon restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in sending a letter to the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Robert Califf, condemning the FDA’s recent decision “to abandon its longstanding restrictions on the...
Wallace State hosting ACCS Board of Trustees meeting March 13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will host the monthly meeting of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Peinhardt Conference Center in the...
38 pediatric health systems emphasize the importance of AED and CPR training
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Last Monday night, we joined the millions of others across the world who watched in disbelief as Damar Hamlin went into sudden cardiac arrest and collapsed during an NFL game. While the scene was shocking, the rapid response of medical personnel...
West Elementary PTA announces Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala.- The parents involved in West Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) are busy making plans for the school’s annual end of the year party for students. This year, however, the West Elementary PTA and East Elementary PTA have decided to join forces...
Ivey issues EO reforming Correctional Incentive Time
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 725 to “promote public safety by establishing standards and accountability for Correctional Incentive Time.”
Executive Order 725 will allow for uniform standards for loss of Good Time to be enforced and enhanced procedures to be...
Agriplex announces tiered giving donors for New Home for the Harvest Capital Campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex is excited to announce major donors for the New Home for the Harvest Capital Campaign. This includes tiered giving donors as well as naming sponsors for specific rooms.
The New Home for the Harvest Campaign kicked off fundraising...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview advances to JV Boys finals with 47-34 win over Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Day four at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with a JV Boys semifinal matchup between Fairview and Vinemont. The Aggies went into the locker room leading the Eagles 25-12 at halftime and maintained that lead throughout the second half to...
GOP speaker nominee announces choices for committee chairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, the Republican Caucus nominee for speaker of the Alabama House, on Wednesday announced that if he is elected to lead the body during an organizational session in January, he intends to appoint Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to...
‘Always locked in’ to Auburn, Derrick Brown sets NFL record
AUBURN, Ala. – After tying the Carolina Panthers’ record for most tackles by a defensive lineman last season with 67, Derrick Brown entered the 2023 season with the goal of breaking it.
Brown, as he’s done consistently since arriving at Auburn in 2016, exceeded even his...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats power past Jasper 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back home to take on Jasper Thursday night and the game was tied at 1 run apiece in the top of the fourth but Cullman plated four runs in the bottom half of the fourth and six...
CCBOE recognizes talented art students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County School Board held its monthly meeting on Feb. 15 and recognized two students who placed nationally in the Horace Mann Academic Planning Calendar Design competition. West Point Middle School student Aliana Riggs was named the national champion for...
Bouncers Inflatable Rentals hosting Thursday open play through March
GOOD HOPE, Ala. Attention families, parents, caregivers and carefree adult-sized children at heart: Bouncers Inflatable Rentals will be hosting open play each Thursday through the month of March.
“We've had multiple people reach out and ask if we would consider offering open play and since...
Wallace State earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced recently it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the
2024-2025...
Winners of 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest announced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. As usual, the judges had a very difficult time selecting the winning photos from the nearly 2,000 images that...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison falls to Shoals Christian in Sub-Regional 84-59
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flame for the right to advance to the Northwest Regional Saturday night and the game did not go as planned as the Flame came out and roasted the Bulldogs on their own floor 84-59.
Shoals Christian came out...
Damaging straight-line winds and tornadoes possible beginning this evening
CLANTON, Ala. – A broken line of supercells will move into northwest Alabama between 10 pm and 1 am, move southeastward and exit the state by late Saturday afternoon.
Near and north of I-20/59, conditions are favorable for damaging straight-line winds and a few tornadoes....
Meta plans to build $800M, next-gen data center in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 2, announced that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capital city that will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company’s previous investment in the state.
Meta’s...
ACES: 2023 deer hunting safety refresher
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer hunting is a popular recreational pastime for many Alabamians. In fact, the 2021-2022 hunting season saw more than 228,000 hunters spend a combined 4.9 million days in pursuit of white-tailed deer. Last season was also the safest on record,...
More than 500 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 500 high school students from Blount, Cullman, Winston and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) programs Monday. The students rotated through the rooms of the Simulation Center in the School of Nursing...
Bo Jackson announces date for 2024 Bo Bikes Bama
AUBURN, Ala. – Bo Jackson announced the date of the 13th annual Bo Bikes Bama to be held on the 13th anniversary of the 2011 tornadoes – Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Auburn. Bo Bikes Bama raises money for disaster recovery and preparedness in...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman falls to No. 1 Buckhorn 62-37 in NW Regional Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals in the Sweet 16 Thursday, the Cullman Bearcats were back on the court at Wallace State Tuesday morning to face top-ranked Buckhorn in the Northwest Regional Championship Game. The Bearcats jumped out to an 8-0 lead over...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point takes area series over Jasper with 12-1 win
WEST POINT, Ala. – After taking game one of their area series at Jasper Wednesday night, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for games two and three against the Vikings. The Warriors took care of business in game one, hammering Jasper 12-1 in...
Caution, storm ahead: Alabama prepares for severe weather
ALEA urges weather awareness ahead of possible storms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Forecasts are calling for severe weather and storms, which could
potentially produce tornadoes and damaging winds in excess of 70 mph across the southern
portion of the state.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists to...
ALEA: ‘You Do Have a Choice’ National Passenger Safety Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Passengers accounted for 62% of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware of how to avoid dangerous situations as a passenger.
That’s why the...
Marine Resources asks anglers for help with fishing effort survey
If you fish in Alabama coastal and/or offshore waters, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) may soon ask for your help as it begins a pilot study in 2024 to gain data on recreational fishing effort for...
Auburn’s Johni Broome garners SEC Player of the Week honors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time of his career, Auburn junior center/forward Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) garnered SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors on Monday. The preseason All-SEC First Team and John R. Wooden National Player of the Year Award candidate averaged 15.5 points,...
Vinemont seniors enjoy Christmas meal, cookie contest
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Monday, Dec. 18, the senior residents of Vinemont gathered at the Vinemont Community Center for their monthly meal, hosted by the South Vinemont Town Council.
As guests joined the party, they were invited to snag one of the various handmade Christmas...
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...
‘They all deserve to feel special’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School (FHS) students lined up in a converted classroom to await their turn to be pampered at the Shaggie Aggie on Thursday, Feb. 2, when its grand opening and ribbon cutting was held.
The new clothing and personal supply closet...
Nailed it!: Library hosts Spring Break Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week the Cullman County Public Library hosted Spring Break Camp for kids aged 8-18. Over three days, activities included a “Nailed It Challenge,” rock painting and a STEM challenge.
In Monday’s “Nailed It Challenge,” participants decorated cupcakes like the Minions from...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn this past season and previously worked on Freeze's staff at Liberty.
The completion of Auburn's defensive staff also includes various position...
Hanceville City Council updates community on pool
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 25, the Hanceville City Council updated the community on the community pool, the future of which was uncertain mere months ago. The council also set a planning commission meeting to consider rezoning the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman captures 3rd straight area title with 54-42 win over Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena Wednesday night hosting the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area 14 championship game and the Bearcats collected their third straight area title with a 54-42 win. The ‘Cats went into the locker room with a...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats drop doubleheader with Mountain Brook
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-0 win at Homewood earlier this week, the Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Saturday to host a doubleheader against Mountain Brook. Cullman dropped a tight opening game 6-5 and the Spartans took game two over...
Explore big rigs and more at ‘Touch a Truck’ event May 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is set to host its annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. This free event offers a unique opportunity for community members of all ages to explore...
Cullman City Schools Numeracy Night set for tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - Primary and elementary parents seeking more information on what the Alabama Numeracy Act means for local schools can learn more on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Cullman City Schools Numeracy Night, which will be hosted at Cullman High School in Tillman Hall...
Matthew Sykes, DO joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Sports medicine physician Matthew Sykes, DO has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Sykes is board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in sports medicine.
He attended medical school at the University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by a...
COLUMN: Snakes hiss me off
It’s springtime, and I knew it was bound to happen with all this warm weather we’ve been having. Today, I almost stepped on a snake during my morning walk. For those of you who think an overweight old man can’t jump, I beg to...
CATA students donate 250 boxes of cereal boxes to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) has once again exemplified the spirit of community service with the remarkable success of its Spring Break Cereal Food Drive. Ending March 19, the initiative saw the collection of approximately 250 boxes of cereal for...
Learn all about trees
CULLMAN, Ala. – As springtime approaches, eager gardeners have the chance this week to learn about which trees are good fits for their landscapes ahead of the annual Cullman County Natural Resources Planting Committee tree sale to be held on Saturday, Feb. 18.
On Wednesday,...
ADPH: Make sure your children are up to date with their childhood vaccinations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Vaccines are safe and effective in protecting children against a variety of potentially dangerous infectious diseases. The Alabama Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics (AL-AAP) and the Alabama Department of Public Health encourage parents to keep their children and teens healthy by ensuring...
Foundation announces groundbreaking on Field of Miracles resurfacing project
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks and Recreation Foundation recently announced the groundbreaking of the resurfacing project for the Field of Miracles, a multiuse sports complex that has served as a beacon of inclusivity and athletic enjoyment for all abilities since its inception. The...
Cam Coleman, Towns McGough shine in Auburn A-Day scrimmage
AUBURN, Ala. – Hometown freshman Towns McGough kicked seven field goals and drilled a 58-yarder on the final play to give Auburn's offense a 28-27 A-Day victory in front of 33,526 to conclude spring practice Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
"It's really a dream," said the...
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,...
Drake crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School’s Siddalee Drake was crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival at the Alabama Strawberry Festival Pageant on Saturday, April 13, at the Desperation Church Student Center across from Depot Park. The annual pageant is a showcase of the area’s sweetest...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Vinemont takes 41-38 thriller over Holly Pond to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond and Vinemont battled it out in Wednesday night’s first varsity matchup at the county tournament and it came down to the final shot. The Lady Eagles held onto a 26-19 lead after the first half and withstood a big...
Tornado and severe weather preparedness tips from Cullman County EMA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County is no stranger to severe weather and dangerous storms. Everyone remembers the tornadoes of 2011 that ripped portions of the scenery to shreds; likewise, a hail storm in 2018 left the area with millions of dollars of in damage. Unpredictable weather and springtime...
Marshall sues Biden Administration to stop ‘unlawful new immigration program’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office on Tuesday announced that Marshall has joined a multistate coalition suing the Biden Administration over a new Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) program that “unlawfully invites hundreds of thousands of aliens into our country.” Marshall’s Office...
Extension offers additional Natural Resources Webinars in 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues its award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series in 2023. A product of the system’s forestry, wildlife, and natural resources management (FWNR) team, this webinar series has significantly expanded reach and impact since its inception in...
Cullman City Schools Foundation hosting 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon May 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is set to host its 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon on May 7. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at St. John's Church in Cullman.
Each year, the luncheon draws attendees from across...
Inaugural Miss Mud Creek Pageant taking place April 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Miss Mud Creek Pageant will be making its inaugural debut on Saturday, April 27, at the Hanceville Lion's Club,111 Michelle St. NW, starting at 10 a.m. with the baby group. There will be a $40 entry fee for contestants.
Organized by...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is insured for $27,777,245, against loss by fire. The State itself is carrying $18,566,815 of this insurance and the balance is...
St. Bernard hosting exclusive Kansas City Barbeque Society Judging/Table Judging Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attention, barbecue connoisseurs and holiday shoppers! St. Bernard Preparatory School is thrilled to announce that it will be the ultimate destination for barbecue expertise as it hosts a Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Judging Class and Table Judging Class at the...
Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games off and running
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games opened March 1 at ALAGAMES.com and has been growing steadily. Soccer, baseball and first-year-sport Powerlifting have been leading the way as teams and individuals announce their intentions to go for gold in 20-plus sports...
Pet of the Week: Betty Sue
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is the small and lovable Betty Sue, who is already housetrained!
The young miniature pincher is 1.5 years old and is reported to have low- to medium-energy needs. Betty Sue is a ball of...
‘The Canterbury Tales’ comes to life at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of the great English literature classics came to life recently at Cullman High School, as literature students were tasked with telling a story from Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales.”But telling stories that date back to the late 1300s and are...
COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point routs Holly Pond 58-13 to advance to JV Semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Holly Pond met in the opening round of the JV Boys tournament Tuesday night and the Warriors dominated from start to finish. West Point took a commanding, 32-8 lead into the locker room at halftime and continued to...
Winter precipitation ending this morning but bitterly cold temperatures continue
Winter Weather Advisories will be expiring across eastern and southeastern sections between 9 am – 12 pm.
Wind Chill Advisories and Hard Freeze Warnings for most of state into Wednesday morning.
The good news is that at 6 am temperatures remain above freezing south of an...
Nominations open for Alabama State Parks 7th Annual Eagle Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards.
Nominations for the seventh annual Eagle Awards are open online at www.alapark.com/eagle-awards-2023 and the awards...
ALEA: Troopers continue to report decrease in yearly traffic fatalities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the course of 2023, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recorded a decrease in fatalities on Alabama’s roadways. Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 26 fewer lives lost in 2023 as compared to 2022,...
Wallace State’s Williams earns NJCAA third team All-American honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Jimmie Williams, the freshman guard for the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Division I All-America Teams, earning a place as a Third-Team All-American.
“Jimmie had one of the best...
Cullman native James Munger sworn in as division commander with USCG Auxiliary
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the 9th Central District Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 4, 2023, Cullman native James Munger was sworn in as the next division commander for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 26 in Northern...
Robots take over Cullman City Schools for showcase
CULLMAN, Ala. - Robots staged a mini-takeover at West Elementary School this week, but don’t worry, they were thankfully all under student control as part of an ambitious robotics club showcase competition.West and East Elementary Schools had a chance to showcase the Robotics Clubs...
Barnette, Johnston win superintendent, circuit judge races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse was busy Tuesday evening, March 5, as deputies slowly began bringing in ballot boxes from across the county after Primary Election polls closed at 7.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared, “On Election Day...
Cullman High Theatre presents ‘26 Pebbles’: A tribute to victims of Sandy Hook tragedy
CULLMAN Ala. - Cullman High School is set to present a powerful and thought-provoking drama, "26 Pebbles," a production that pays tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. This compelling piece of theater is crafted from over 60 interviews with...
Alabama Extension’s Brodbeck appointed to national USDA council
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Beau Brodbeck, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System associate director for field operations, has been appointed to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) by Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack. Effective immediately, Brodbeck will serve as a voice for...
‘This is an exciting day’: Miracle League celebrates opening day on new turf
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one at Field of Miracles as a crowd of players and supporters gathered at the facility to celebrate the opening night of the season on the newly installed turf. The project to resurface the field began...
Alabama State Chapter receives National Wild Turkey Federation Acreage Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - At the recent National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization, the Alabama Chapter received the prestigious Acreage Award for land conservation in the state. In 2022, the NWTF Alabama State Chapter conserved or enhanced more...
Obituary: Richard G. Stimson
Graveside funeral services for Richard G. Stimson, age 82 of Tullahoma, Tennessee formerly of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor John Jenkins officiating.
Mr. Stimson was born in Anselma, Pennsylvania on Aug....
Meet the Coaches: Auburn defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin
AUBURN, Ala. – If you ask Auburn coordinator DJ Durkin what the Tigers’ defense will look like this fall, he might advise you to check back with him after spring practice.
In his fourth SEC program as a defensive coordinator, Durkin builds his defenses around...
Holly Pond’s Cora Hogeland earns state Farm-City award
Winners honored during Farm-City Awards, including state's 2024 Farm of Distinction
AUBURN, Ala. - Agritourism was on display during the annual Farm-City Awards Program April 11 in Auburn.
Detailed activity reports, bright posters, well-worded essays and vibrant videos showcased hours of hard work and dedication by...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Falkville 15-5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Cleveland on the road 10-3 Monday, Fairview was back at home at Mark Moore Field Thursday night for a matchup against Falkville. The Blue Devils struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first but the...
Public support of conservation efforts at State Parks improve natural habitats for wildlife and visitors
Smoke billows into the sky, visible to nearby residents and motorists as a sign that something is burning in the Alabama forest.
It’s a prescribed fire at Oak Mountain State Park, which sometimes causes alarm because the smoke can be seen from Interstate 65 or...
Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County
The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations may cause temporary delays for motorists, the repairs will help ensure smoother and safer travel.
Paving operations on I-65 in Morgan...
Wallace State Performing Arts announces scholarship audition dates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will hold scholarship auditions on Feb. 3 and March 3 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The auditions are open to all current and incoming...
Hanceville City Council discusses events; community pool set to reopen for summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council convened for its bimonthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Key highlights of the meeting included planning for three significant upcoming events: the Hanceville Irish Festival, a free landfill pick-up week and the City of Hanceville yard sale...
Fairview hosts annual Youth Leadership Conference
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County student leaders gathered at Fairview High School Friday, March 8, for the second annual Cullman County Youth Leadership Conference.
Fairview teacher Whitney Haynes said this year's speaker, Nicole Pinkham, challenged students to "Know yourself, lead yourself and make a difference.”
Before...
Gusty winds ahead of line of storms today into Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. - Non-thunderstorm winds at 130 pm were sustained at 15-25 mph with gusts mainly 20-30 mph.
Winds will continue to slowly increase through the evening, sustained from 15-30 mph and gusts from 30-45 mph, possibly as high as 50 mph in the higher...
Flooding rain, storms into weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Rain and thunderstorms ahead of a line of storms will move across the state from this morning through evening with several additional bands or lines of storms through Thursday. The highest threat will be heavy rainfall where widespread 2-4 inches are possible...
ESPN College GameDay visits The Plains for third straight season
BRISTOL, Conn. – For the fourth time in program history and third-straight season, ESPN's College GameDay covered by State Farm is coming to The Plains on Saturday, Feb. 17. The two-hour show, hosted by Rece Davis, along with analysts Jay Bilas, Jay Williams, Seth Greenberg and...
Late-game heroics lead No. 8 Alabama to 27-24 victory at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. - Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe threw a touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond with 32 seconds left to lift the No. 8/8/8 Crimson Tide football team to a 27-24 victory over Auburn Saturday afternoon in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
With the Tide (11-1, 8-0 SEC) trailing...
Hanceville Irish Festival draws crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Irish Festival took place on Saturday, March 16, drawing a crowd to historic downtown Hanceville to enjoy live music, food and goods, services and specialties from vendors.
Festival organizer and member of Friends of the Festival, Nolan Bradford has said,...
Cullman EMS 6th Annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Feb. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman EMS will host its sixth annual 911 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cullman VFW. All proceeds will benefit PTSD treatments for veterans.
The cook-off is open to law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMA and...
BBB of North Alabama hosting Cullman Shred Day May 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Better Business Bureau of North Alabama has partnered with AARP Alabama to host Cullman Shred Day on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-noon at the King Edward Plaza Shopping Center, 1731 Second Ave. SW. This event will give area residents the...
