Files from Yesteryear: May 17,1945
From the files of May 17, 1945
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
After a leave here with relatives, James E. Dunlap, Pharmacist’s Mate, first class, has...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy Program celebrates graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Class of 2025, celebrating the transition of...
Cullman’s Hannah Dempster finds her calling as sign language interpreter through family connection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Like many Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) sign language interpreters, Cullman’s Hannah Dempster’s family connection led her to her new...
‘There is no greater role in life than the role of servant’: local students participate in The Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 9, middle schoolers across Cullman County participated in The Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program. Designed to introduce...
Pet of the Week: Meet Niblet
CULLMAN, Ala. – Niblet, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is an approximately 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten who is ready for a home!
Niblet’s...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I have created unbreakable bonds’: Vinemont’s Morgan Flanagan reflect on Eagle years
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior Morgan Flanagan is set to graduate this weekend and in this interview, she reflected on her favorite memories playing...
Op-Ed: The Tribune 2025 Debate Series continues
2025 Special Election - House of Representatives District 11
General - Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
2025 Special Election - House of Representatives District 12
Primary - Tuesday,...
STEM education comes to life at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM education came to life at Cullman City Primary School last week with a show that — literally — blew the...
Water, water everywhere . . .
Bolte Crossing residents address Cullman City Council about neighborhood flooding
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night got an earful about flooding...
52nd annual Arley Day Festival this weekend – May 17
ARLEY, Ala. - The 52nd annual Arley Day Festival will be held Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hamner Memorial Park in...
CCBOE breaks ground on new additions at Hanceville Middle, Child Development Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was busy on Wednesday, loading up on a school bus in the morning and...
DHR: New features available for EBT cards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is pleased to announce the newest feature for EBT cards and SNAP clients. The...
Op-Ed: Alabama Legislature seeks to protect our rural roots with 2025 regular session accomplishments
During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our...
Wallace State celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated commencement exercises on Friday, May 9, where around 600 students walked across the stage in two...
Q&A with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
Below is the transcript from The Tribune’s Q&A session with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright on Saturday, May 10.
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Noah Galilee (NG): Hello and welcome....
Hanceville library hosting free makeup class May 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville’s Shirley Burden Public Library will host a free makeup class on Thursday, May 15, at 4 p.m.
Faith Hershberger will be...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential through Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect into Monday for portions of central and southeastern Alabama.
From Friday through early Sunday morning, widespread 1-3 inches of...
Files from Yesteryear: May 10,1962
From the files of May 10, 1962
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY — Dike Lee Moss celebrated his first birth anniversary on April 24. He is the son...
Uhrig, Weaver named principals at Good Hope, Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Ashley Uhrig as the next principal of Good Hope Primary School and...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential this evening
A Flood Watch is in effect for far southeastern Alabama until 1 pm Monday.
For areas in far southeastern Alabama, where both the Flood Watch...
Op-Ed: Upholding integrity in local governance
The need for accountability and broader perspectives
In recent times, Cullman County residents have witnessed a concerning trend among some elected officials: a shift in...
Fairview Town Council talks new Jack’s Family Restaurant, fire department improvements
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on May 5, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Baileyton council recognizes student athlete, sets dates for events
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison falls at No. 2 Hackleburg in 1A semifinals
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Addison handled Lynn in round three and they were back on the field for a highly-ranked battle at Hackleburg Thursday night,...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop 1st game of ACCC Tournament in extra innings
ALABASTER, AL | The Lions opened play in the ACCC Div I Softball Championships with a 5-3 loss to Northwest-Shoals in eight innings. Wallace...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next week
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12. Qualifying...
Holly Pond Town Council meeting notes: May 5, 2025
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At its Monday, May 5, meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council approved the minutes and financial report from last month’s...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s season ends at North Regional; Meek, Addison compete at East Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting its first two North Regional matchups on Tuesday, Good Hope returned to the field Wednesday for an elimination game...
WSCC TENNIS: Women’s Tennis finishes Top 10 at National Championships
TYLER, TX | The Wallace State Lions women's tennis team recently competed in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championships in Tyler, TX. They...
Berlin getting $295K from State to widen, resurface Mt. Carmel Drive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently announced he secured more than $545,000 in funding from the Ivey administration...
Wallace State Women’s Golf advances to National Tournament
OXFORD, AL | The Wallace State Women's Golf team competed in the NJCAA South District Tournament at Cider Ridge Golf Club last week. The...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope splits with Dora, Hamilton at North Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured an area championship last week and they were back on the field Tuesday morning at the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison preparing for semifinal series at No.2 Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs (27-9) took care of business last week, sweeping Lynn (12-1, 11-6) to advance to the state semifinals for...
Searching for treasures: Senior event May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center will host a special event on Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. featuring Alabama historian, speaker, explorer,...
ACES: Alabama Farm Poll coming to a mailbox near you
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - A random sampling of Alabama farmers will receive the Alabama Farm Poll from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn...
2nd annual Pickleball Tournament returns to Arley Day Festival May 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Arley Day Festival will host its second annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at Hamner Memorial Park in Arley....
CPD honors local child nutrition workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department partnered with Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe and the south Cullman Walmart on...
‘This is really about inspiring a love of reading’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County recently celebrated the relaunch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Now, the UWCC oversees the Imagination...
Files from Yesteryear: May 3, 1934
From the files of May 3, 1934
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FOR SALE—One milk cow, calf eight weeks old, good milker. W....
STATE TRACK MEET: Cold Springs captures 2A Girls championship; full local results from Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Track & Field Championships were held in Cullman and Gulf Shores this weekend and the Cold Springs...
STATE TRACK MEET: Local standouts earn medals at 4A-7A State Meet in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. – We had a big group of local standouts in the field at the AHSAA 4A-7A State Outdoor Track & Field...
14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer Archery Tournament set for Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Cullman...
Fairview awarded $144.5K for sewer project necessary to build Jack’s restaurant
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Town of Fairview was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $144,500.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said...
Pet of the Week: Take a garden stroll with Tulip
CULLMAN, Ala. - Take a moment to get to know Tulip, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! Tulip is an Aussie/border collie mix who...
Wallace State brings homes 40 medals from Alabama SkillsUSA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 40 medals from the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo held last week...
Increased severe weather threat today
…Areas near and north of I-20 upgraded to Enhanced Risk today…
Due to forecast higher instability and a slightly southward track of the upper-level system,...
Celebrating Paula Garmon Harris’ journey from Wallace State to pharmacy leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Paula Garmon Harris’ story is a testament to the transformative power of community colleges. As a proud alumna of Wallace State...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison sweeps Lynn to advance to 1A semifinals
ADDISON, Ala. – After defeating Pickens Academy on the road in round two, the Addison Bulldogs were back home hosting Lynn in the Class...
WSCC students inducted into English and Math honor societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed new members to the Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies during the Spring...
CHS seniors take final bow in ‘Tuck Everlasting’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre performed “Tuck Everlasting” from April 22-26, with students pouring their hearts into each performance – acting, singing,...
A few severe storms possible today through Saturday
Scattered showers and non-severe severe thunderstorms will affect the state this morning, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms mainly across the western and...
‘I want every student to know that they matter’
Addison Principal Micah Smothers retiring
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison High School Principal Micah Smothers has known one career in his life: education. After 34 years...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Addison ready to host round 3 matchups
VINEMONT, Ala. – Both Vinemont and Addison won tiebreaker games over Phil Campbell and Pickens Academy on the road last week and now they’ll...
FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live my life for Him’: Hanceville’s Karys Henderson discusses relationship with God
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Karys Henderson has faced some adversity in her life but thanks God for helping her along the way. In this...
Line of storms coming Thursday
A line of storms is forecast to enter northwestern Alabama Thursday afternoon and continue southeastward through the evening. The greatest risk will be damaging...
Pilot Club hosts 30th annual Fashion Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman celebrated its 30th annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 23, at The Venue at Cotton Creek....
‘It’s such a great community event’: Brooks’ Place holds 25th annual Safe Kids Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place – The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, held the 25th annual Safe Kids Expo on Saturday, April 26, at...
Food Truck Night tonight at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tonight, Tuesday, April 29, Sportsman Lake Park will host Food Truck Night from 4-8.
This is the second year the park has...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek outlasts Addison to win area title
ARLEY, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Meek High School to take on the Tigers in this year’s 1A, Area 14 tournament Monday...
COLUMN: Cake-baking day is one of the best
I’m wondering if Saturdays have always been cake-baking day. That seemed to have been the case when I was a child, and now, many...
From Lego Masters to young artists – 4-H Round Up brings out the best in local youth
CULLMAN, Ala. - From Lego builds and homemade art to freestyle soccer routines and more, the Cullman County 4-H Round Up on April 22,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope collects wins over East Lawrence, Danville; area tournament scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. --- The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home hosting this year’s 4A, Area 13 tournament on Saturday and they kicked...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont splits doubleheader at Phil Campbell, game 3 set for Monday
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Vinemont took down Randolph County at home in round one and the Eagles’ postseason campaign continued with a round two...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Pell City in round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats dominated their opening round series against Hazel Green last week and they were back on Bill Shelton Field to...
Fairview students competing in underwater ROV event at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School are competing in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition Northern Gulf Coast Regional at...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison splits with Pickens Academy, game 3 set for Saturday
CARROLLTON, Ala. – After dominating Skyline in round one, the Addison Bulldogs hit the road for a round two battle at Pickens Academy on...
‘Always be kind and love everyone, no matter who they are’: Cold Springs’ Lainey Gerstman crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival pageant was held at Cullman High School on April 12 and Cold Springs' sophomore Lainey...
WSCC: Celebrating Alan Wood’s journey to community leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Alan Wood has been in banking for 40 years and traces his successful career back to his time at Wallace State...
Cullman library curating ‘Tiny Art Gallery’
CULLMAN, Ala. – All month, the main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has been providing tiny canvases for patrons to...
Locals earn statewide Farm-City honors
Farm-City honors exceptional students, volunteers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Farm-City celebrated the multiplying effect of county committees’ work in schools and communities during its annual...
Cullman City Council moves on airport improvements, celebrates local athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at...
Alabama Strawberry Festival set to celebrate 86 years of tradition and community spirit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival is back for its 86th year, promising an even bigger and better celebration of community, agriculture and...
St. Bernard Prep represented at Talladega Superspeedway
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School received a thrilling opportunity to be represented on the national stage this weekend, thanks to the generosity...
Students commit to Wallace State Applied Technology programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Dozens of students put pen to paper recently, committing to Applied Technology programs at Wallace State Community College as part of...
‘Schoolhouse Rock’ camp set for June 9-14
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is hosting a “Schoolhouse Rock” music camp this summer, offering students a fun and energetic introduction...
25th annual Safe Kids Expo coming April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 25th annual Safe Kids Expo will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at Sportsman Lake Park.
The event...
Wallace State names Duarte, Sutherland Student and Teacher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recognized its Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year at the recent State of Education...
City school board honors Faulk, Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its April meeting named Employees of the Month. Support Services Coordinator Hayden Faulk and Technology...
Flourish’s Kentucky Derby Bingo event raises $34K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman hosted a fun-filled night recently at its Kentucky Derby Bingo fundraiser. Held at Cotton Creek Venue,...
Local spotlight: The Forty Acre Wood
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nestled in the Terri Pines neighborhood, The Forty Acre Wood is a destination for families seeking outdoor adventure in the spring...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Cullman, Addison preparing for round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – With round one of this year’s state baseball playoffs in the books, we have three local teams remaining in the field...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope downs Cordova 8-2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Lady Raiders were back home hosting a senior night matchup against Cordova on Monday and after Good Hope jumped...
‘It touched a lot of people’s hearts’: Jillian Zapka to represent Good Hope in Fair Queen pageant
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Jillian Zapka will be representing Good Hope High School in the upcoming Fair Queen pageant this fall and she’s already...
Op-ed: Truth matters – Alabama’s voter rolls
President Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but...
‘Everyone deserves to be treated equally and have all the same opportunities’: Vinemont’s Makenna Howard excited for Fair Queen Pageant
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Junior Makenna Howard will represent Vinemont in the Fair Queen pageant this October. She has been competing in pageants ever since...
COLUMN: A biography with a different ending
I did not grow up in a family of readers. Oh, I don’t mean my family was illiterate. My parents could read; they simply...
WSCC: Celebrating Chibueze Meremetoh’s journey to a nursing degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Chibueze “Chi” Meremetoh is a proud alumnus of Wallace State Community College, where he earned his associate degree in nursing while...
Wallace State earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College on Tuesday announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly®...
Vendor applications open for 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival is preparing for another year of grilled cheese thrills and competition and is now accepting...
COLUMN: ‘Hey Siri! Where are we?’
Here’s a friendly reminder to all of you travelers hitting the road this spring and summer: your GPS routing system is only as good...
Wallace State recognized as Rising Star by Aspen Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College was recognized as a Rising Star at the2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence award ceremony Thursday....
‘This is more than a garden’
East Elementary Garden Club hosts ‘Garden Baby Shower’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The East Elementary Garden Club on Friday, April 11, hosted a “Garden Baby Shower”...
Commission passes resolution opposing SB322
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday, April 15, passed a resolution opposing Alabama Senate Bill 322 (SB322) (https://tinyurl.com/sb322),...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Hazel Green to advance; round 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats secured the Area 13 championship during the regular season, so they were back home at Bill Shelton Field...
Cullman’s Carolina Beach Shaggers hosting event April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sherry and Tommy Boatright have brought the vibrant tradition of Carolina Shag dancing to the Cullman community. After hosting group lessons...
Sip, paint and plant your way into spring at Bloom Winery!
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Bloom Winery opened in Rogersville in the summer of 2021 with a goal of becoming a place where friends gather...
Deviled and dyed: Extension’s guide to Easter eggs
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With Easter on the horizon, yards will soon be filled with brightly colored eggs, just waiting to be discovered. For...
Pet of the Week: Beautiful, vibrant Pearl
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Pearl, a Great Pyrenees with badger markings – The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This beautiful girl is approximately 1.5...
Annual event honors area schools, educators, students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 State of Education Community Luncheon at Wallace State Community College on Friday,...
