Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
The Cullman County High School was closed on April 1, 1936, due to lack of funds. Mrs. Oldacre spoke to...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects wins over Palatine, Enterprise
HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Hoover Saturday morning for a pair of varsity games, and they returned home with a pair...
Experience the solar eclipse with Cullman Electric Cooperative while supporting a local cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, from noon-3:30 p.m., inviting...
40th annual Bloomin’ Festival coming April 20-21
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 40th annual Bloomin’ Festival will take place April 20-21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day on the grounds of St....
‘A true hero of the force’: Tribute to retiring CCSO Capt. Ricky Blackwood
CULLMAN, Ala. - Captain Ricky Blackwood joined law enforcement in 1988 as a Reserve Deputy for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. March 31, 2024, will...
Ribbon cut on new Cobblestone Hotel in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, March 28, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer, other community officials and members of...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Displayed on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse are six shiny plaques. They honor the first six inductees of...
Azaleas: An Alabama beauty
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Bursting with blooms and color, azaleas are the stars of spring. Lucy...
Pet of the week: Travel the world with Gulliver
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is fit for the adventures of a lifetime. Gulliver, the Gully Dog, is a...
CCSO tips for water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – Spring is here, and with it, the return to local waters for many. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared water safety...
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...
3Sixty Jeep Club brings the ducks to Easter
Eva, Ala. - On March 23, the 3Sixty Jeep Club transformed Shorty Ryan Park in Eva, Alabama, into a vibrant playground for the eagerly...
PALS Spring Cleanup coming April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1987, People Against a Littered State (PALS) and its local chapters have been banding together to clean up litter from...
First Source for Women annual banquet set for April 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source for Women will hold its annual fundraiser banquet Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Loft 212.
The theme for...
High-speed chase ends in 1 arrest
CULLMAN, Ala. - A high-speed chase involving a suspect’s vehicle, the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday ended with the...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats down Chelsea in 10 innings, Wednesday scoring recap
Cullman 6 - Chelsea 3 (Baseball) (10 innings)
Cullman got off to a quick start in their game against Chelsea. Jonah Inman reached on an...
Easter at Arrowhead a ‘hopping’ success
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Arrowhead RV Park is typically a destination known for its relaxed vibe and laid-back residents. The gravel lots looking over...
Library board appoints new assistant director
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library Board at its meeting on Thursday, March 21, announced the hiring of Assistant Director Shelby Creekmore,...
Vinemont Easter in the Park an ‘eggstravagant’ affair
VINEMONT, Ala. - The green of the Vinemont Community Center was bustling with excitement on Saturday, March 23, as the annual Easter event was...
Obituary: Arthur James Wagner
Arthur James Wagner Jr. age 77 of Cullman, Alabama passed away March 26, 2024.
Arthur was born to Molly Bryant Wagner and Arthur James...
Jacobs proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of April Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) in the city...
Purple Day and Ellie Mae’s triumph over epilepsy
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 26, Purple Day, Ellie Mae Long dawns her purple clothes as a testament to her resilience, hope and triumph...
St. Bernard Abbey, Sacred Heart Church celebrating Holy Week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday. The solemnity of the time is visible in...
Lions advance to 2nd round of NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, AL — A hot second half by the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team put the Lions in the winners’ bracket after...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs earns 4-3 win at Holly Pond, Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond for a spring break matchup Monday afternoon and after falling behind in...
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...
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...
Pro Day: Former Tigers show out for NFL scouts in last workout at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – In 2019, Jaylin Simpson, Nehemiah Pritchett and Zion Puckett arrived at Auburn together. Three years later, D.J. James joined them as...
CCBOE recognizes sports teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education recognized two of its athletic teams. Good Hope High School’s Girls’...
Vinemont High’s inaugural STEAM Job Fair a resounding success
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School's gymnasium was a hive of activity and curiosity on March 20 as the school hosted its inaugural STEAM...
CCPS kindergarteners ‘get down on the farm’
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) kindergartners were invited and encouraged to “get down and dirty at the farm” on their spring...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
North Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. Leak Hosey, of Akron, Ohio, were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs....
WSCC Men’s Basketball to take on Lee College in first game at NJCAA tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team are making their way to Hutchinson, Kansas, to compete in the National Junior College...
‘We Care – Ride for Suicide Prevention,’ a community ride for suicide awareness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting...
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...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recent arrests include:
March 14
Deputies and investigators served a search warrant at a residence in Crane Hill...
Cold Springs FCCLA brings home gold, is heading to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - From March 7-8, 2024, 10 students and their adviser from Cold Springs High School attended the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community...
SMORT holds annual training exercise in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Mortuary Operations Response Team (SMORT) held its annual training exercise at the Cullman County Fairgrounds beginning March 20.
Cullman...
WSCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society inducts new members, is recognized as REACH chapter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 80 Wallace State Community College students were recently inducted in the college’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta...
Pet of the week: Meet Sadie Rose
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sadie Rose is searching high and low for her forever family to bring her into their homes and hearts. Her mild...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to No. 1 Springville 7-1, Thursday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors returned home Thursday afternoon to take on top-ranked Springville. Thursday is World Down Syndrome Awareness...
TheraPlay hosting sensory-friendly Easter event
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym is hosting a unique Easter celebration tailored to meet the needs of individuals with varying abilities and...
Cullman County Public Library adding 3 new programs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System has a robust calendar of events that are held weekly for...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month; discusses CR 222 plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting held Tuesday, March 19, the Cullman County Commission declared the month of April Child Abuse and Neglect...
Cullman City Council honors Don Hewitt for Zoning Board service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, March 18, took time to honor retiring Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals member...
Local family, devastated by fire, praises God, community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Thursday night, March 14, was like any other night for Vinemont residents Jessica Turner and David Methvin – tucking three of...
CCPS students ‘take flight’ in STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - First graders at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to create and fly their own mini airplanes as part of...
Cullman County’s Harrison, Hudson awarded PBCI scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Rex Harrison of Holly Pond and Etta Hudson of Logan were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on Sunday,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats rally to topple Lawrence County 10-9
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals Monday night, the Bearcats were back on the field Tuesday for a matchup against a strong Lawrence...
Baileyton man charged with impersonating a peace officer
Updated March 19, 2024, at 8:24 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Baileyton man has been charged with impersonating a peace officer.
According to the Cullman...
CDC to hold Family Expo April 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is reaching out to the community and hoping for an outpouring of love and...
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,...
LIST: Cullman eggstravaganzas!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a place to participate in a local Easter egg hunt? Look no further! The Cullman Tribune has a list...
United Way Crawfish & Shrimp Boil brings in more than $7K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held one of its annual fundraisers on Friday, March 15, at Goat Island Brewing....
PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win over Fairview, Monday scoring recap
West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball)
West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix
AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.
Through four head...
Spring Showcase draws hundreds of high school students to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Over 1,100 10th-grade students descended on the campus of Wallace State Community College for the annual Spring Showcase this week. The...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Land Remembered’ by Patrick D. Smith
“A Land Remembered” was the March selection for my book club. This novel is historical fiction of Florida from 1858 until 1960s. It was published in...
ALDOT to repair approaches to 2 bridges over I-65 in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - ALDOT will repair the approaches to two bridges carrying local roads over Interstate 65 in Morgan County in the coming...
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...
Chamber hosts tourism panel
CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the...
East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash
CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning,...
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...
Allen testifies before United States Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before and answered the questions of members the United States Senate on the topic of...
Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to...
Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events
VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments.
The...
Cullman Regional Airport receives $4.1M grant for apron reconstruction
Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for...
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,...
Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College...
Pet of the week: Meet Frosty Blue
CULLMAN, Ala. - Frosty Blue isn’t usually associated with sunshine, dandelions and long walks in the park, but The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the...
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...
Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards...
Small fire at Rusken Packaging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded with two engines to a fire call around 10:55p.m. on Tuesday night, March 12.
Cullman Fire Rescue...
Cullman County 4-H holding signups for Cullman Chicken Project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H is holding signups for its Cullman Chicken Project, an initiative designed to engage youth in the hands-on experience...
Colony hosting annual Easter egg hunt March 31
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Park & Recreation invites the community for an afternoon of fun and festivities at the town’s annual Easter egg hunt...
WSCC: Free film screening spotlights man’s journey from inmate to artist
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of the award-winning film “Master of Light” on Thursday, March 14 at...
Victim identified in 3-vehicle wreck on I-65
Updated March 13, 2024, at 5:20 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three vehicles, a Toyota Camry, FedEx truck and trailer, and a Dodge van, were involved...
State unemployment rate up slightly at 2.9%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January 2024 remained unchanged at...
Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta...
CCSO arrest roundup
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrest roundup
Feb. 29
Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the west side of the city of Cullman. The driver...
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...
FAITH: Renovation Church offers food and faith to community
Renovation Church is stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of a food giveaway to host an event that not only addresses hunger in the community,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Springville 14-1, Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies rode a four-game winning streak into their matchup against Springville Tuesday afternoon, but it was all Lady...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope edges Cold Springs in extra innings 6-5
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Good Hope for a varsity matchup with the Raiders Tuesday afternoon and after falling...
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...
‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’
West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School...
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...
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...
PREP BASEBALL: Lake lifts Addison over Winston County 2-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Winston County Yellow Jackets for an important county matchup Monday night and the game did not disappoint. Addison came...
PREP BASEBALL: Johnson, Dahlke toss combined no-hitter to lead Cullman past Homewood 6-0
HOMEWOOD, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Homewood for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and thanks to a great combined effort on the mound...
Wallace State offering innovative Systems Engineering Technology degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For those interested in engineering, but not ready to take the leap into a four-year course of study, the Wallace State...
Mathematician Dr. Christine Ruey Shan Lee shares insights on knot theory at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School welcomed mathematician Dr. Christine Ruey Shan Lee on Thursday, March 7, as she delved into the fascinating...
13 students inducted into National Junior Honor Society at St. Bernard Prep
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School is pleased to announce the induction of 13 exemplary students from grades seven-nine into the National Junior...
WSCC Center for Career and Workforce Development hosts Health Science Career Fair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Center for Career and Workforce Development recently hosted a Health Science Career Fair in the Peinhardt Conference Center...
Sneaky snakes: The good, the bad and the misconceptions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Spring is almost here, and that means that soon enough, the snakes inhabiting north Alabama will make their way back out...
Cullman City Schools Job Fair set for March 21
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a job where you can be the professional you want to be? Cullman City Schools is hosting a job...
Restaurant scorecard: February 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
Mr. and Mrs. Collidge Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Woodard, in Haleyville on...
