HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson has announced the release of a public service announcement video produced in partnership with Wallace State Community College. Wallace State webmaster and media specialist Jesse Cobb oversaw the production. Barbara Fowler of Hidden Gem Films, who recently produced her own nationally-awarded trafficking awareness short feature (www.cullmantribune.com/2020/01/23/alabama-human-trafficking-film-hidden-gem-awarded-across-u-s/), advised...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their caregivers, held its third annual Caregivers’ Conference Wednesday. The event was open to all professional and family caregivers and offered free CEUs for nurses and social workers.
Three professionals, representing the various aspects of dementia care,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman High School cafeteria will be packed this Saturday morning when the Cullman Kiwanis Club hosts its 64th annual Pancake Day. Diners can eat in or carry out. Tickets are $7. Kids 6 and younger eat free (dine in only).
Cullman Kiwanis Club Member Martha Burchell shared, “Our priority is children, so we support children in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Founded by Irish settlers in 1832, the city of Hanceville will celebrate its Irish heritage this Saturday with the third annual Hanceville Irish Festival. The festival is organized by Friends of the Festival, a local nonprofit led by Tim Burney and Nolan Bradford. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. in downtown...
Updated 3-13-20 9:05 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Testing for COVID-19 is now available from Cullman Regional's reference lab, Mayo Medical Laboratory, for patients who are denied testing from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) whose physicians still want them tested, according to Cullman Regional Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey.
"We are still using the CDC/ADPH guidelines regarding testing," said Dossey....
Updated 3-16-20 at 11:31 a.m.
This event has been postponed.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will host a services learning lab March 20, 2020 for parents and guardians of special needs students eighth grade and up. Participants will meet representatives of Vocational Rehabilitation, Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled/Margaret Jean Jones Center and Flourish of...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
sweeping a doubleheader with Priceville over the weekend, the Warriors returned
home Tuesday night to host their area-opener against the Hamilton Aggies. Aubry
Cleghorn got the start for West Point and tossed six scoreless innings to help
lead the Warriors past Hamilton 4-0 and improve to 5-7 on the season.
After two scoreless innings and a double play...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Rotary Club will host the 47th Annual Rotary Club Auction this Friday, March 13 at Christ Hall at St. John’s Evangelical Church. The event will kick off at 4:30 p.m. with viewing of the auction items. A silent auction will follow from 5:30-6:35 p.m. The live auction will begin at 6:45 p.m.
“We are looking forward...
Updated 3-10-20 2:25 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman High School was on "heightened awareness" after a threat was allegedly made against one student by another, according to multiple sources. The student who allegedly made the threat was not on campus.
“The safety of our students is always our number one priority. 'Heightened awareness' is implemented when there is potential...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Grand Princess cruise ship, seen on countless newscasts circling off the coast of California for several days, docked today in Oakland with 3,533 people on board, and two of them are from Cullman County. Former three-term (1987-2005) Cullman County District Attorney Len Brooks and his wife, June, are passengers, according to their son, Lee Brooks.
Twenty-one...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of games Saturday, Fairview traveled to take on Good Hope in
its area opener. A pitcher’s duel through five innings quickly turned into an
offensive outburst from the Lady Aggies as they pulled away late to defeat the
Lady Raiders 10-2.
Fairview struck first to start the game. Alyssa Wooten
led off the game with a single...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold
Springs returned home Monday night to host the Broncos of Holly Pond and after
taking a 4-1 lead in the second inning, the Eagles pulled away to win it 9-3
and improve to 3-0 on the season. Andrew Weaver got the start for Cold Springs and
was relieved by Brodi Williams after two innings of work. Williams earned the
win...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) hosted an inspirational “Storybook Palooza” for kids Saturday morning at the Cullman County Public Library. The event featured special guest readers to inspire children to find courage, do the right thing and celebrate diversity.
Special guest readers were Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, reading Tony and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a week of pouring rain, Saturday brought great weather and a day packed with
local softball and baseball action across the state. Some local softball teams were
competing in this year’s Wallace State High School Tournament, the Cullman Bearcats
finished up their stint at the Perfect Game High School Showdown and several
county baseball teams were finally able to get...
ADDISON, Ala. – On
an absolutely beautiful day for baseball, Addison hosted county rival Lynn and
Walker County foe Oakman for a pair of varsity matchups. Unfortunately for the
home crowd, the weather was the only thing that turned out great for the Dawgs today.
Addison lost the opener to Lynn 5-2 and the Bulldogs fell in their second game
of the evening 17-5.
Lynn...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Teams
from all over the area made their way to Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High
School Saturday to compete in this year’s Cullman Invitational and the hometown
Bearcats finished just six points ahead of the Hartselle Tigers to win the boys
title. Fort Payne was the winner on the girls’ side, outscoring G.W. Carver by
86 points. The Lady Bearcats...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There’s been a lot of talk about a new handsome blonde-haired fellow around the city of Hanceville. Whispers of his soulful brown eyes and gorgeous smile were heard at the last city council meeting. Hopes of catching a glimpse of the new resident were high, but alas, he did not come. Who is this mystery guy...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center saw a packed house Friday evening for the first night of the 37th annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo benefiting the West Point Warrior Band.
West Point Band Booster President Josh Sellers shared, “This is the band’s 37th annual band booster rodeo. All the proceeds we make from the event go toward...
Updated 3-16-20 9:37 p.m.
Community Census Days Postponed
All Community Census Days have been postponed for 30 days. As soon as a new schedule is approved, we will share it.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2020 Census is quickly approaching, and state and local leaders are pulling out all the stops in an effort to make sure all citizens are counted. The once...
Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. This is also a great time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Relay For Life of Cullman County, Cullman Police Department (CPD) and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs gathered at Depot Park Friday morning to proclaim March 6, 2020 “Go Blue Day” to bring awareness to colon cancer. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
“The American Cancer Society, beyond research funding...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
hosted the 4A Danville Hawks (1-3) on a breezy evening at the Dawg Pound and
the Bulldogs started their big senior right hander Luke "Doc" Waldrep
who brought his dominating stuff into the game. Waldrep entered the game with a
1-0 record and 19 strikeouts in only nine innings of work and he tacked on
seven more shutout innings and...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Archery
season is in full swing across Cullman County and a full field of local teams made
their way to Good Hope High School Thursday and Friday to compete in this year’s
Cullman County Regional Tournament. Both Vinemont High School and Middle School
took home team titles with scores of 3,367 and 3,329 respectively while East
Elementary posted a 3,172...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
a week soaked in rain across the state, the West Point Lady Warriors were able
to get back on the field Friday afternoon to host the Lady Patriots of Brewer
for an area matchup. West Point fell behind 6-0 in the second inning but after chipping
away at the lead through the third inning, the Lady Warriors pulled...
Winners to be announced in The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years ago, Josh Campbell and Citizens Bank & Trust (CBT) sponsored a hasty cereal drive to respond to an emergency shortage at the Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) United Way food bank near the end of the school year. In 2019, they decided to get ahead of the...
HOOVER, Ala. – This
year’s Perfect Game High School Showdown kicked off at the Hoover Metroplex Thursday
and the Cullman Bearcats played their first matchup of the tournament against
Northside at 3:30 and later faced DeSoto Central at just before 9. Northside
jumped out to a 2-0 start but the Bearcats were able to tie the game in the
third and pull ahead 3-2...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their caregivers, will hold its third annual Caregivers’ Conference Wednesday, March 11 at Grace Episcopal Church, 305 Arnold St. NE in Cullman. The event is free to all professional and family caregivers and will offer free...
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Sophomore Jasmine Baker’s layup with 31.3 seconds remaining lifted
Wallace State’s 19th-ranked women’s basketball team to a 59-57
victory over Chattahoochee Valley CC on Thursday at Shelton State’s Umphrey
Center, punching the Lady Lions’ ticket into the Alabama Community College
Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship game for the first time in four
years.
Wallace State (24-5) will play No. 4 Shelton State in
the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Thursday afternoon learned the final total and received the proceeds from the 17th Annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner, which took place Feb. 17: a whopping $24,000!
Empty Bowls event founder and coordinator Tanya Shearer presented CCK Executive Director Javon Daniel the check- the most the event has ever raised for...
Updated: 3/5/20 - 1:56 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. –- This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is moving to April. The tournament was originally scheduled to begin earlier this week before it was pushed back to Friday and Saturday but with the rain continuing to fall, coaches have opted to reschedule the tournament for April 10-11 at Vinemont High School.
In the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vascular surgeon Michael Miller, MD has joined Cullman Regional Medical Group. He will be providing care to patients in the Cullman Regional Medical Group Surgical Arts location, located at 1930 Alabama Highway 157.
Miller will provide care for the following conditions:
Peripheral artery disease
Atherosclerosis
Carotid artery disease
Lower extremity disease
Varicose veins & spider veins
Abdominal...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo benefiting the West Point Warrior Band is returning to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center this Friday and Saturday, March 6-7. The gates open each night at 5:30 p.m. with the shows starting at 7 p.m. The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center is located at 17645 U.S. Highway 31...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The work of an Alabama author with
ties to Cullman County will be staged March 12-15 by the Wallace State
Community College Theatre program. “Big Fish the Musical” based on
the 1998 book “Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions” by Daniel
Wallace, will be presented March 12-15 in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the
Hanceville campus of WSCC. Wallace is scheduled...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman
SportsFit & Wellness Center was the host for this year’s Alabama State
Racquetball Championships and dozens of players made their way to the courts over
the weekend to compete. Play began Saturday morning at 8 and continued through
Sunday evening before the 2020 champions were crowned. Players of all different
ages battled it out in multiple divisions to earn their...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s
Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Duke is a big boy, a 2.5-year-old Great Dane mix. He’s a lively-but-not-hyper
medium-energy pet who’s very good on the leash and has good spatial awareness.
He enjoys getting out and running around the exercise yard at the shelter, but
always pays attention to where his...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting a pair of matchups on the road over the weekend, Cullman returned to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host Grissom. Four different arms on the mound and a grand slam off the bat of Brennen Norton helped lead the Bearcats past the Tigers 10-5, improving their record to 8-2 on the season.
Kaleb...
Updated 3-5-20 at 10:17 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Danville man was arrested in Cullman Tuesday after leading deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on a short pursuit.
Thomas James Brannon, 33, was driving a motorcycle and turned onto County Road 1301 when deputies observed him in violation of an Alabama traffic code, according to a media release from...
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s town government on Saturday met with a group of interested locals and representatives of neighboring communities to talk about plans for a proposed “Colony Day” celebration later this year. Event coordinator/councilman Melvin Hammond was joined by fellow council members Ethel Alexander and Samuel Ashford, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Rev. James Fields, Jr. at the table....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke, who has in the last few years raised more than $3,500 for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Needs Rodeo, is stepping up again to help Deputy Adam Clark, who is facing an extended recovery period after being critically injured last month in a vehicle crash.
Burke has never put price tags on her...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview welcomed Danville and Hanceville to their place for some Saturday baseball action and the Bulldogs went home with a pair of wins. The Aggies took the first game of the day over the Hawks 18-10 while the Bulldogs got a dominant pitching performance from Kainen Cruce and wound up rolling past Danville 9-1. In what...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Saturday enjoyed the benefits of a good reputation, good menu, long-standing tradition and beautiful weather for its annual Fish and Ham Dinner at Cullman Middle School. Doors officially opened at 11 a.m.; by 1 p.m. the Lions, Lionesses and high school Leos had served 875 meals, on their way to a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After almost three decades of service, Cullman Police Department (CPD) Lt. Todd Chiaranda is retiring. Chiaranda’s colleagues celebrated his career Friday morning with a reception. Chief Kenny Culpepper presented him with his service firearm and a plaque recognizing his years of service from August 1991 to March 2020. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs presented Chiaranda with a...
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a very chilly night at Addison High School, the 2-0 Addison Bulldogs hosted the
1-2 Hanceville Bulldogs to see which Bulldog would come out on top. Addison's
pitching staff has been outstanding early in the season, only giving up one run
through two games and they helped lead Addison to a 7-2 victory Friday night.
Addison started lefty Colton Tyree, who...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School scholars’
bowl team won in district competition this month at Hanceville without a single
loss, continuing a perfect eight-year run. That’s right: West Point now has not
lost a single match at district in eight years.
West Point took top honors in Division 1 (5A-7A and
selective enrollment). Good Hope High School won Division 2...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After
another stellar season from the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, the defending 2A state
champs made their way to Legacy Arena Friday morning to play for another title
but couldn’t keep pace with the top-ranked Collinsville Lady Panthers. The Lady
Eagles trailed by just four at the half, but Collinsville picked things up on
both ends of the floor in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced this week that Cullman Publix associates exceeded expectations in their 2019 United Way Campaign with employee pledges totaling more than $52,000. That’s an increase of nearly $10,000 from last year.
This is the fourth local campaign since Publix opened its doors in October of 2015. Contributions from the 2019-20 campaign will...
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a brisk night at lovely Addison High School, the bulldogs hosted the Falkville
Blue Devils in both teams’ second game of the season. Both teams came in with a
1-0 record, but the Bulldogs sent the Blue Devils home after just five innings
with a 10-0 loss.
Addison’s Luke Waldrep got his second start of the
season and he was...
CULLMAN, Ala. – In 1971, the Cullman Lions Club held its first fundraising dinner offering oysters and ham. With 49 years of practice and successful experience, and catfish in place of the oysters, the Lions, Lionesses and their high school Leos are getting ready for another feast.
The 2020 Cullman Lions Club Fish and Ham Dinner will be held this...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Class was in session Wednesday morning at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center with more than 20 seniors participating in a technology class. The free class is offered through Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism and aims to help seniors understand the internet, smartphones and tablets. The class is taught by Jose Rodriguez.
Wednesday’s class began...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For
the second consecutive year, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are playing in the final
game of the season with the 2A Girls State Championship on the line. No. 2 Cold
Springs will meet top-ranked Collinsville at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena Friday
morning at 9 a.m. to defend its state crown. A win would make it back to back
titles for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) welcomed motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson Wednesday as part of the college’s Black History Month observances.
WSCC said in a media release prior to the event, “Johnson is best known for his reenactments of the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., emulating the reverend’s vocal style. He has performed for and shared...
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday
was a special day in the library at Addison High School. For the first time in nearly
30 years, an Addison football player signed a scholarship with a Division One program
after Senior standout Luke Chambers signed his letter of intent to play for the
University of North Alabama next season. Chambers, a 2019 All-State player and three-year
starter on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark is recovering from several surgeries after being critically injured in a Feb. 11 car wreck. According to the CCSO, Clark’s “physical condition is good.” Clark was transferred Wednesday to Shepherd Center in Atlanta. The CCSO said he will be there “for several months.”
Clark’s K9 partner, Figo, was in...
BREMEN, Ala. – Friends, families, teammates and coaches made their way to Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Wednesday morning to celebrate the next stage one Eagle’s athletic and academic career. Lawson Burgess stood out on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football for Cold Springs last season and his performance earned him an opportunity...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a weekend trip to Gulf Shores, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host
the Homewood Patriots. Cullman got off to a 1-0 start in the bottom of the first
but put up five runs in the second to create some separation and pulled away to
collect a 9-2 win. Cooper Bowen got the start on the mound and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Olivia Burleson was named Wallace State Community College’s 2020 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities on Monday night. She was crowned at halftime of the men’s basketball game vs. Shelton State.
Burleson, an elementary education major from Winfield, was voted on as the queen by her peers through online voting. Burleson is also a Wallace State Cheerleader....
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It’s
been 20 years since the Hanceville Bulldogs were at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena to
compete in the final four and they led the way at halftime but couldn’t keep
pace with Pike County in the final frame and their historic postseason run came
to and end with a 52-42 loss. Bulldogs Head Coach Stephen Chandler is proud of
not only...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cold
Springs is heading back to the class 2A Girls State Championship Game and the
Lady Eagles punched their ticket by toppling Central-Hayneville 61-46 in Monday
night’s semifinal clash. Cold Springs came out firing on the offensive end, putting
up 25 in the opening quarter and setting the tone early. Senior forward
Elizabeth Hill racked up a game-high 37 points in...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s “Warrior Battle” Tournament at West Point High School resumed Saturday morning
and after defeating East Lawrence, Lawrence County and Curry throughout the day,
the Lady Warriors claimed the tournament championship Saturday night. West
Point ace Carlie Wilkins pitched six hitless innings against East Lawrence in
the Lady Warriors’ first win of the day and toppled Lawrence County 3-0...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a perfect night for a hot bowl of chili as a large crowd came out for Cullman Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS’) fifth annual 9-1-1 Chili Supper and Cook-off. Fifteen competitors from Cullman County’s first responder community put up their best chili recipes to raise money for local nonprofit Curt’s Closet. This year’s event raised...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ascend Agency Public Relations and Branding said Saturday afternoon in an email that some of its #KeepCullmanGreat signs in Cullman County were vandalized and some destroyed Friday night. The campaign is funded by the Cullman County-based political action committee (PAC) Advocates for Excellence in Education and is aimed at urging voters to vote yes March 3...
Updated 2-22-20 at 8:01 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash in the southwest part of the city of Cullman Saturday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Kerry Wayne Franklin, II, 31, of Cullman.
Cullman Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator, Sgt. Joey Duncan said the incident happened...
ADDISON, Ala. – After
cancellations delayed the start of the season, the Addison Bulldogs got their
2020 campaign underway against the Good Hope Raiders Saturday.
Addison's imposing senior right-hander Luke Waldrep opened
the season on the mound for the Bulldogs, sophomore Braxton Marshal got the
start for Good Hope and Waldrep opened up the season by striking out the side
in the top half...
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon claimed the lives of two people, according to Alabama State Troopers.
The wreck happened at 2:44 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 on U.S. Highway 278 East near the Cullman County/Blount County line, 5 miles northwest of Blountsville.
A media release said Micki D. Murphree, 57, of Hanceville was killed when the 2010 Honda...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit advocacy group that serves the children of Cullman County, opened its doors Thursday evening for a public open house event. CASA volunteers advocate for children who have come into the Cullman County court system due to abuse, neglect or family custody issues.
CASA is a third-party entity which...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Forestry Planning Committee hosted its annual Arbor Day plant sale Thursday morning at the North Alabama Agriplex. The yearly favorite raises funds for the committee’s youth Forestry Awareness Week Now (FAWN) program and FFA Forestry Judging contest. FAWN is held at Sportsman Lake Park in in the spring and fall and teaches local...
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening
day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home for their tournament matchups
Friday night, tying Priceville 3-3 and blasting Columbia 16-0, while Cullman’s
baseball and softball teams were competing in Gulf Shores and at the John Caroll
Classic respectively.
West Point 3 – Priceville 3 (varsity
softball)
A...
COLONY, Ala. - Melvin Hammond, Colony town councilman and U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran, was presented a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony Thursday morning at the Colony Senior Center. Quilts of Valor Foundation North Alabama District Coordinator Mary Harris made the presentation, assisted by volunteer quilter Caroline East, wrapping Hammond in the quilt decorated with the motif of naval...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The
2020 AHSAA State Basketball Tournament tips off Monday at the BJCC in
Birmingham and there will be a strong local presence at this year’s event. The Hanceville
Bulldogs are riding a huge wave of momentum into the final four after knocking
off the top-ranked Piedmont Bulldogs and Midfield Patriots in dramatic fashion to
win the Northeast Regional and the Cold...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman on Thursday was designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd consecutive year. During the ceremony, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially declared Feb. 23-29, 2020 “Arbor Week” in the city of Cullman and urged all citizens to support efforts to care for our trees and woodlands and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s eSports club has its inaugural scrimmage match planned for Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Wallace State will oppose the University of Montevallo’s eSports team, marking the first known eSports match for an Alabama Community College System college. With this new team, Wallace State is joining a nationwide trend toward electronic, accessible sport options. E-sports...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Residents from all over Cullman County have reported receiving text messages asking them to vote yes on the proposed 1-cent tax March 3. Complaints poured in to The Cullman Tribune via social media and email Thursday, with residents angry about being sent unsolicited campaign texts to their cell phones. The Tribune has learned the campaign is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a wonderful “Gotcha Day” for two families at the Cullman County Courthouse Thursday morning as two adoptions were made official by Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown.
The commission conference room was standing room only as Jared and Summer Johnson’s adoption of their daughter Jasmine was finalized. Jasmine was surprised as her entire eighth-grade class...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A “groundbreaking” ceremony for a new subdivision was held Wednesday morning at Cullman City Hall. The event was moved indoors due to weather. The new Ellsworth subdivision will be located off Main Avenue Southwest. The development will be built by Birmingham-based Prominence Homes in partnership with commercial real estate firm Retail Specialists.
Ellsworth will consist of at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees at its annual board meeting inducted new officers, welcomed new members and recognized outgoing board members.
New Foundation Board of Trustees officers include Jerry Lawson, president; Dr. Ben Gomez, vice president; Cliff Harris, secretary; Brian Dove, treasurer; John Apel, first past president; Champ Crocker, second past president; and Danny McAfee,...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Things
are never boring with the Hanceville Bulldogs. After escaping Locust Fork in
overtime in the sub-regional and upsetting No. 1 Piedmont in double overtime
Saturday night, the Bulldogs have done it again, toppling Midfield 56-54 on a game-winning
shot by freshman guard Zach Campbell, who is already developing a reputation for
his late-game heroics. A turnover by the Patriots gave...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A stellar season for the West Point Lady Warriors came to an end Wednesday morning in the Northwest Regional Championship Game. After a hot start in the opening quarter gave them the early lead, the Lady Warriors did not make a shot from the field in the second and weren’t able to keep pace with Madison...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Museum Director Drew Green recently completed a three-year continuing education program offered by the Southeast Tourism Society to earn his certification as a Travel Marketing Professional. In addition, Green earned his Festival and Events Planner certification.
Green sat down with The Tribune to explain how he hopes the continuing education training will benefit tourism in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the public comment portion of its meeting agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council heard from local resident Elizabeth McDowell, who is unhappy about the recently announced development of an RV park at the City’s Burrow property at 1315 County Road 222. McDowell, who supports the development of a botanical garden at the site, told...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For
the second straight season, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are your Northwest
Regional Champions and they’ll be at the BJCC in Birmingham Monday to continue
their pursuit of another state title. Cold Springs battled it out with a Hatton
squad that refused to lay down and kept gunning for the defending state champs
but in the end, the Lady Eagles...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night’s 17th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner saw a large crowd come through First United Methodist Church Cullman’s doors, all in the name of charity. The dinner benefits the Cullman Caring for Kids food bank. Guests enjoyed chili, grilled cheese sandwiches, live music and a silent auction, and each received a hand-thrown...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison’s
2020 season is scheduled to open at home Friday against Danville. This is a
season full of expectations and questions. Addison is coming off a
successful 2019 season, finishing second in the area and going to the state
playoffs. The bulldogs only lost two seniors off that club so you would
think that the sky is the limit for the Dawgs this...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Baseball season has arrived and the defending 6A state champion Cullman Bearcats opened things up with a rematch of last year’s third round playoff matchup against the Hazel Green Trojans. Cullman blasted the Trojans 10-0 in game one after three ‘Cats pitchers combined to toss a 2-hit shutout and they survived a tight second game 2-1...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- The
Good Hope Raiders were on the court for a Regional Tournament game for the first
time since 2008 this morning and it was at Jacksonville State University’s Pete
Matthews Coliseum to face the Anniston Bulldogs. The Raiders overcame a slow
start and a big Anniston run at the end of the first half to get within six of
the Bulldogs...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview and Anniston met in a rematch of last year’s Northeast Regional Final early Monday morning and the Lady Aggies were looking for some revenge against the defending state champions. Fairview hung with the Lady Bulldogs in a messy game that saw over 30 combined turnovers but couldn’t keep pace with them forever. The Lady Aggies...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its fifth annual 9-1-1 Chili Supper & Cook-Off Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Cullman First Baptist Church. All proceeds will benefit local nonprofit Curt’s Closet.
The cook-off competition is open to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMA, EMS personnel and dispatchers.
The chili supper is open to the public for a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $5,000 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution came from proceeds from the Share Club’s Christmas Tour of Homes event and will benefit Hospice’s indigent care patients.
Hospice uses the indigent patient care fund to assist patients and families with everyday living expenses such...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A different type of love was in the air for Hanceville High School (HHS) Friday morning, when 400 valentine bags were given to students. Bags contained personal hygiene products and treats. Divided for boys and girls to collect, each contained a stick of deodorant, tooth brush and some candy or a snack cake.
HHS ACCESS/Theater/ACT Prep Teacher...
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After surviving a thriller in the sub-regional at home against Locust Fork, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled East Saturday night to face the top-ranked Piedmont Bulldogs in the Northeast Regional semifinals. After trailing for most of the game, Hanceville climbed back to tie the game at the end of regulation and extended the game into not one,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Play
at this year’s Northwest Regional Tournament resumed Saturday morning and at
noon, the West Point Lady Warriors tipped off their regional semifinal clash
against Mortimer Jordan. After trailing at halftime and falling behind early in
the fourth quarter, West Point rallied late to knock off the Lady Blue Devils
and advance to the elite eight.
The Lady Warriors fell behind...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Potters and volunteers were busy Friday afternoon at Cullman First United Methodist Church, washing the bowls that will be used at this Monday’s 17th annual Empty Bowls of Cullman County Chili Dinner. Attendees will enjoy chili with grilled cheese sandwiches, live entertainment and a silent auction. All money raised will benefit the Cullman Caring for Kids...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a frog-tastic way at the North Alabama Agriplex’s Little Farmers Preschool Program Friday morning. Program participants had the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with amphibious friends and learn the frog life cycle up close.
A spring peeper was the main attraction. Spring peepers are small frogs who, according to National Geographic, “begin...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Your
defending state champion in Class 2A hit the floor at Wallace State’s Tom Drake
Coliseum Friday night to compete in the Northwest Regional semifinals and after
overcoming a slow start, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were able to pull away
from Tanner as the game progressed and advance to the elite eight. Cold Springs
trailed midway through the opening quarter...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Raider
history was made during last week’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament. During Good Hope’s matchup
with Oneonta in the tournament title game, senior guard Cole Maddox passed
former Raiders standout Kyle Aycock to become the all-time leading scorer in
Good Hope High School’s history. After putting up 40 in the Raiders’ most
recent victory over D.A.R. in sub-regionals, Maddox now...
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re
now in the thick of postseason basketball and only five local teams remain in
the field to chase a state title. The defending 2A state champion Lady Eagles
of Cold Springs will tip things off in the Northwest Regional at Wallace State’s
Tom Drake Coliseum Friday night. The reigning Cullman County Tournament champions,
the West Point Lady Warriors will play...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local church is hosting a prayer vigil for critically-injured Cullman County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Clark and his injured K9 partner, Figo.
Pure Faith Ministries will hold the event this Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at Depot Park in downtown Cullman, 309 First Ave. NE.
Pure Faith Ministries shared on social media: "A burden has been...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. That’s right, you have one day left to get that card or gift! We can’t help you with that, but we CAN let you know about some sweet events happening around town. Know of one we missed? Email maggie@cullmantribune.com to have your event added.
Valentine’s Day “Date Night” Celebration, 5-10 p.m. at Stone...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fifty-five days after an EF-2 tornado wiped out three homes in Town Creek, Alabama taking the lives of two, leaving four others severely injured in the care of three different hospitals, state and local legislators gathered at Town Creek City Hall to present cash donations and scholarships raised on behalf of these families for shelter, medical...
Updated 2-12-20 at 4:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said Deputy Adam Clark, who was critically injured in a wreck early Tuesday morning, is "making progress."
Gentry addressed the media Wednesday at East Side Baptist Church, where he gave an update on Clark and his K9 partner Figo, who was also seriously injured.
Dispatch lost contact with Clark during...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The
library at Holly Pond High School was packed with friends, family, teammates
and coaches Wednesday morning to celebrate the next stage of one Bronco’s athletic
and academic career. Senior infielder Ashley Duke signed a scholarship to play for
Judson College in Marion and Eagles Head Coach Tom Hannah was in attendance for
his newest player’s signing and is looking...
