CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new year beginning, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County Public Library to see what’s coming up in January.
Library Outreach Coordinator Willette Harbison said the library’s Book Mobile will return to its route Jan. 8, 2020.
“There’s 2,444 books on the Book Mobile,” she said. “I go to four different schools- Cullman Christian, Vinemont...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for somewhere to ring in the new decade tonight? Here are several opportunities around town. (Descriptions provided by the organizers)
New Year's Eve Welcome to the Roaring 20s!
5 p.m.-2 a.m. at 412 Public House, 412 Second Ave. SE, Cullman.
Spend New Year's Eve at the House!
Chef Ricardo will be serving up some amazing specials from 5-10 p.m.
Live...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit veterans’ service group Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) is finishing 2019 in a huge way with very visible projects like its veterans’ home in Hanceville and the 800 Club to provide free Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shots for veterans suffering from PTSD, but the organization has been hard at work throughout the year. According to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s
Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is finishing the year on a high note,
having seen several Cullman Tribune Pets of the Week get adopted, along with
others. But there are still animal friends hoping for a happy new year, so
Ruttkay now shares a new Pet of the Week:
Asher is a 1.5-year-old Plott Hound...
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Shoals Christian Flames and both the Dawgs and Lady Dawgs teams put the flames out. Both Addison teams were just too much for the outmatched Shoals Christian Teams. The ladies won 59-28 in a game that was over by the end of the first period and the men won 66-36 to break their five-game...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
knocking off Corner Friday night to advance to Saturday’s West Point Christmas
Tournament championship game, the Warriors met the Danville Hawks with this
year’s tournament title on the line. Despite taking an early lead in the
opening quarter, West Point couldn’t keep pace with the Hawks’ performance from
three-point range and fell at home 71-64.
Aubry Cleghorn drilled a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victoria’s Hope was started by April Bowen German in 2018 as a ministry to single mothers, in memory of her own mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey. From a small office in Dodge City and various rented storage units, the organization relocated to a storefront on U.S. Highway 278 near West Elementary School in July 2019 and became...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A 16-year-old girl from Arab died Friday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that happened Monday, Dec. 23 in Cullman County.
According to Alabama State Troopers, the victim was a passenger in a 2008 Nissan Xterra driven by Roger Dale Fortenberry, 67, of Arab. The Nissan collided head-on with a 1998 Cadillac DeVille driven...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
splitting their opening-round games of the West Point Christmas Tournament
Thursday night, Cold Springs and West Point returned to Jim Boyd Gymnasium
Friday night for another pair of tournament matchups. The Eagles fell to Brewer
in the losers bracket 65-51 and the Warriors defeated Corner 76-62 to advance
to Saturday’s finals.
Brewer 65 – Cold Springs 51 (varsity boys)
The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wished to start by thanking folks from around the community who made Christmas special for the shelter’s pets, saying, “With love attached, caring folk dropped off terrific donations: treats of all kinds: specialty/organic/milk bones towels, blankets, beds, leashes, collars, coats and toys.”
Ruttkay now shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s hard to imagine that Curt’s Closet, a Cullman clothing ministry founded by Ashley Wilson in memory of her son Curtis Wilson, is less than two years old. Opening its doors Mar. 1, 2018, the nonprofit organization has already served thousands of area children and youth whose families have faced long-term or emergency needs. Qualified kids...
AL.com released its Super All-State Volleyball Teams
Thursday and four local athletes earned honors in their respective classifications.
After helping lead Addison to its seventh straight
appearance in the state finals, Savannah and Gracie Manley each landed spots on
Class 2A’s Best of the Rest list. The Fairview Lady Aggies were in Birmingham
for this year’s state tournament as well, thanks in large part...
WEST POINT,
Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the floor for their first matchup of
the West Point Christmas Tournament Thursday night by taking on Falkville and
the Warriors took control from the start as they routed the Blue Devils 92-60.
Five
different West Point players found the scoring column in the opening period and
their defense held Falkville to just nine points as...
Updated 12-26-19 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 157 Thursday killed one person and injured two more.
According to Cullman Police Department Sgt. Joey Duncan, the two drivers, Tiny Burdine, 55, of Gulfport, Mississippi and Alex Smith, 20, of Cullman were transported to Cullman Regional while a passenger,...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - For the third consecutive year, Kim Thomas opened the doors at Kim’s Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton and welcomed the community for a free meal on Christmas Eve. The line Tuesday evening was out the door with community members happy to spend time with friends and neighbors while sharing a delicious meal.
A team of volunteers was happy to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Here are some events coming up in January at the North Alabama Agriplex.
Events are held at the Agriplex, 1714 Talley Ho Street, Cullman, AL 35056. Unless otherwise noted, register by going to www.Agriplex.org and clicking on the register tab. Follow the link to RecDesk.
Jan. 11- Farm Kids Club Animal Signs - 9-10:30 a.m.
Calling all nature detectives!...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s officially winter, and that means colder temperatures. There can be many dangers for pets this time of year, so The Tribune sat down with Dr. Stephanie Dickerson at Northside Veterinary Hospital to get her tips on keeping all pets happy and healthy during winter.
The weather was unseasonably warm for Christmas, but Alabama weather has already...
AUBURN, Ala. - The fuzzy Christmas cat sweater isn’t your style? It’s okay if the Christmas presents you received are not on par. Returning a Christmas gift can be a source of anxiety for Christmas gift-givers and recipients. However, there is no need to worry. Most retailers accept returns as a matter of normal business.
Consumer responsibility
“Take a gift back...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Curly is a shepherd mix who’s approximately 1.5-1.75-years-old. He’s a lively but not hyper medium-energy pet with a soft temperament. He’s intelligent and attentive to his humans, and is developing his leash skills. And if you enjoy backyard sports, he’s a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Bainbridge, Georgia man was struck and killed on Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday night.
According to Alabama State Troopers, a single-vehicle crash at 11:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 killed Seth Michael Leverette, 24.
Troopers said Leverette was struck by a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro while walking in the northbound lane of Interstate 65 near mile marker 307....
ADDISON, Ala.
-- Addison hosted the Waterloo Cougars at Stephenson Gym on Monday night and
came away with a split. The Lady Dawgs finished off the Lady Cougars 49-20
to improve their record to 6-1. The Lady Dawgs were led by Macey Butler's 16
points. The boys team lost a heartbreaker 59-57 to Waterloo. The winning
basket was scored with 3.1 seconds remaining in the game....
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting their
games at Cold Springs on Thursday night, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to
take on Corner in rare Saturday night hoops action. The Lady Raiders pulled
away in the second half to top the Lady Yellow Jackets 54-33 while the Raiders
defeated Corner in a very intense contest, 89-76.
Good Hope 54 - Corner 33 (varsity...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 2019 All-State Football teams were released by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Saturday night and there were 14 local athletes that landed spots on this year’s teams. Fairview’s Parker Martin and Vinemont’s Dallin Dinkle each earned first team honors after stellar seasons for the Aggies and Eagles. Martin was the quarterback for a powerful Fairview...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – There was some exciting basketball at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium in Holly Pond Saturday afternoon. Championships for both the boys and girls at this year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament were on the line and both matchups were worth the price of admission. Ella Minck knocked down a deep three at the buzzer to lift...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has had a wonderful holiday season. Things are going so well, The Tribune’s last Pet of the Week, Bruno, was adopted before our Tuesday paper even hit the newsstands! There are still animal companions waiting for their merry Christmas, though, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The
final Friday game of the Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash featured the Cullman
Bearcats and the Oneonta Redskins. After the Bearcats jumped out to a huge lead
early, Oneonta got back in the game behind some red-hot shooting and the
Redskins wound up taking the game 60-54.
Cullman got off to a quick start in the game. Jayden
Sullins scored the first...
SUMITON,
Ala. -- Addison basketball traveled to Sumiton Christian to take on the
Eagles in a pair of varsity matchups Friday night. The Lady Dawgs came away
victorious 49-29 to improve their record to 6-1 and the boys dropped a tough
one, 68-56 to fall to 5-3 on the year.
Addison
49 – Sumiton Christian 29 (varsity girls)
This
game was not as close as the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both
the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles were in Friday night’s championship games
at this year’s St. Bernard Christmas Tournament and they each went home with
first place finishes. The Lady Eagles collected their hardware first with a
48-37 win over JB Pennington and the Eagles followed them a 46-42 win over St.
Bernard in the nightcap.
Vinemont 48 – JB...
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. - On Thursday morning, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman returned to portions of his legislative district in Lawrence County to survey damage in the areas of Town Creek and Courtland caused by an EF-2 tornado Monday night, Dec. 16. A day earlier, the senator addressed the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association with an urgent request for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday’s
action in the Wallace State Pre-Christmas Bash got started with a meeting
between the 10th ranked Lady Warriors of West Point and Decatur. After
jumping out to a big lead early, West Point cruised through the second half and
pulled away to defeat the Lady Red Raiders convincingly, 69-28.
The Lady Warriors started the game fast, building a
13-2 start...
Updated 12-20-19 at 1:18 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A home was destroyed by fire on the northeast side of the city of Cullman just after 11 Friday morning. The house is located at 96 13th St. near Main Avenue.
“About 10 after 11, we received a call of a fully-involved house fire, and on arrival we had heavy fire showing. The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The "all-clear" has been given by Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper following an interior and exterior search after a bomb threat was called in to the Cullman County Courthouse Friday morning.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) searched the interior, while the Cullman Police Department (CPD) secured the perimeter, according to...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Thursday was a special day at the Cullman Regional Airport, with the airport celebrating the completion of its new and improved taxiway as well as the 60th anniversary of the facility itself.
Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison, a member of the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Airport Business Committee and chair of that committee’s Airport...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville
hosted Holly Pond in Thursday night hoops action and the Lady Bulldogs and
Bulldogs each picked up big home wins. Hanceville's girls rolled past Holly
Pond 65-33 while the Bulldogs held off a late Bronco comeback to take the game
67-57 and extend their win streak to seven games.
Hanceville 65 - Holly Pond 33 (varsity
girls)
Hanceville got 10 points from...
Denna Chivers, 11, pays for 10 adoptions at Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local 11-year-old Denna Chivers’ heart is filled with love for animals, especially those at the Cullman County Animal Shelter. On Wednesday, she gave her fellow animal lovers a special Christmas gift.
“I’m paying for 10 adoptions for the dogs and cats at the animal shelter,” she...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hundreds of parents packed into the Hanceville High School gymnasium Tuesday morning to watch the elementary classes perform their Christmas show. Led by music teacher Mary Jo Lakin, each grade took turns performing songs and routines chosen by their teachers. Kindergarteners, decked out in handmade elf ear headbands, started the program with "I Want to be an...
VINEMONT, Ala. - How do you write a story about people who don’t want to be the subject of a story, but their story is just too good not to tell? Let’s try! References in quotes which might give away identities have been omitted.
This week at the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC), 45 students and their families received early...
Updated 12-18-19 at 12:27 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man died after falling from the roof of a 6-story apartment building while working in Birmingham Tuesday morning. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office (JCCO) Wednesday morning confirmed the death of Taylor Curtis Gray, 23.
Birmingham Police Sgt. Johnny Williams confirmed Gray died following a fall from a rooftop at 7901...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives of the Walmart Heart program on Tuesday visited the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC), bringing dozens of bicycles, scores of books, gift cards and lots of Christmas cheer. Oh, and by the way, they brought Santa and Mrs. Claus with them! The fabled couple visited with students throughout the day, reading “The Night before...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
looked to recover at home against West End in Tuesday night hoops action after
getting swept by J.B. Pennington last Thursday. They did just that as the Lady
Eagles defeated the Lady Patriots 57-36 while the Eagles rolled to a 64-46 win
over the Patriots.
Vinemont 57 - West End 36 (varsity girls)
The Vinemont Lady Eagles (3-11) quickly recovered from
their...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
stormy weather interrupted local hoops action Monday night, Tuesday night
featured several local matchups including a meeting between the Fairview Aggies
and the West Point Warriors. The Lady Warriors and Lady Aggies went back and
forth for most of the night but West Point managed to pull away in the fourth quarter
to win it 64-56 and the Warriors fell...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A fire Tuesday morning heavily damaged a home in the 900 block of Avenue D Southeast in the city of Cullman.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry said his department was called out at approximately 8 a.m.
“The home did receive heavy fire damage,” said Bradberry, who said Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin is investigating. “There were no...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Motlow State at home on Monday night,
wrapping up action at Tom Drake Coliseum until January.
The 22nd-ranked Lady Lions opened the night
with an 84-62 victory, and the men successfully capped the doubleheader,
squeaking out an 81-77 win.
Wallace State’s women’s team, winners of six
consecutive games, had four players finish with double figures in a
come-from-behind...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The
Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board approved fall sport reclassifications
for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons Tuesday morning and a pair of local teams
are making a move. Hanceville High School made the move from class 3A to class
4A and Fairview High School jumped from class 4A to class 5A. New regional
alignments were revealed for football as...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The fifth annual Fairview Christmas Parade went through town Saturday evening, featuring volunteer fire department trucks from Fairview, Baileyton, Berlin and Gold Ridge.
“We’ve got Santa, we have Javon Daniel and Nancy Bryant from Cullman Caring for Kids here; Javon is going to tell the Christmas story from the Bible of the birth of Christ and Nancy...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Kids young and old gathered Saturday evening at the Baileyton Community/Senior Center for the town’s annual Christmas party.
“We had a super Christmas this year,” Pat Dyar, wife of Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, said, adding that this year’s party was the biggest one yet.
Despite many other events taking place in Cullman County Saturday night, families opted to...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Governors Park in Holly Pond is decked out for the holidays with its annual Christmas Cards in the Park display and luminaries dotted along the walkways. The giant Christmas “cards” are decorated by different organizations with festive Christmas themes.
“I don’t have an exact number of the cards that went in, but we’re well ahead of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Santa Claus arrived in style at the Cullman Elks Lodge for its annual Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, where 100 kids from Cullman city and county Head Start programs squealed as St. Nick flew in by helicopter to visit them.
For more than 20 years the Elks Lodge has hosted the party. The children enjoyed pizza served by...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A big crowd came out Saturday afternoon for the Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park. The parade began at Good Hope High School and traveled to the city’s municipal park where the community was treated to homemade chili and hot dogs, train rides, crafts and pictures with Santa.
James Calvert served as this...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – There
was a familiar sight at the end of Saturday’s AHSAA State Cheer Competition,
the Cullman Bearcats claiming the Class 6A State Championship. This year’s
title makes four in a row for the Bearcats and there was another local squad in
the field as well. The Good Hope Raiders competed in Class 4A and collected a third-place
finish in the traditional...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For six years, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) has reached out to children around the community who might need a little extra cheer at Christmas through its “Shop with a Cop” program, and Saturday morning saw officers and their young friends descend once more on Walmart to load carts with clothing, toys, games, craft items and...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of varsity matchups at Vinemont earlier this week, Holly Pond
returned home Friday night to host New Hope for a big area showdown. Unfortunately
for the home crowd, the Broncos and Lady Broncos both came up short against the
Indians 62-55 and 44-34, respectively.
New Hope 44 – Holly Pond 34 (varsity girls)
Holly Pond first...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Area
foes, the Sulligent Blue Devils and the hometown Addison Bulldogs, squared off
in a pair of basketball games and the outcomes were divided. The Lady
Dawgs dominated the Lady Devils from start to finish, winning 38-23 and
improved to 5-0 with the win. The second game was a back and forth contest that
ended with the Blue Devils handing the Dawgs...
CULLMAN, Ala. – “Toys 4 Tatts is something to help the kids that don’t have anything on Christmas,” said Deep South Tattoos Owner Tanya Moore.
One of Moore’s artists, Jeff “Jazzy Jeff” Robinson, was the brains behind the Toys 4 Tatts, and he shared what inspired him to start the program, which will benefit Cullman Caring for Kids.
“I was an...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Bicentennial is drawing closer, and Heritage Homeschool students at the North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday morning learned all about it. The program began with retired Cullman County educator Polly Easterwood singing songs like “Clementine,” “You are My Sunshine” and the state song, “Alabama.” As a special treat for the holidays, Easterwood also sang “Santa...
Here are some fun things happening tonight, Friday, Dec. 13.
Cards in The Park
Cards in The Park Display (Dec. 7-31), Governor’s Park in Holly Pond
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including train rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides. Parents can take pictures of their kids...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - For more than 10 years, the staff of Nexan Building Products in Good Hope has been giving back to its community by sponsoring children in need at Christmas. Seven years ago, the company began shopping for three families through the Good Hope Schools’ Christmas Love program. This year, eleven children from Good Hope Schools will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) kicked off its annual Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo with a Thursday morning mini rodeo for the Cullman area’s special needs community. Approximately 1,400 students and other special needs guests came from across the county and city school systems, as well as other agencies, to see pro rodeo cowboys and cowgirls...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
St. Bernard boys and girls hosted Winston County at home on Thursday night, and
they dropped both games as the Lady Saints fell just short against the Lady
Yellow Jackets, 45-38, while the Saints dropped a low-scoring affair to the
Yellow Jackets, 34-24.
Winston County 45 - St. Bernard 38 (varsity
girls)
St. Bernard got off to a very slow start offensively
as...
BREMEN, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of varsity matchups at Fairview Tuesday night, Cold Springs
returned home Thursday to host Phillips and both the Eagles and Lady Eagles
posted impressive wins against the Bears. The Lady Bears came in as the
defending 1A state champion and left with a 78-52 loss to the Lady Eagles and
in the boys’ game, the Eagles handled...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke, who has been making jewelry under the brand name Dixie Dog Designs to raise funds for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Needs Rodeo for three years, presented Sheriff Matt Gentry with $2,200 before the rodeo kicked off Thursday morning. This year’s donation brings Burke’s three-year total to $3,511.
Burke told The Tribune, “This...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Walmart Transportation drivers from the company’s distribution center in Midway, Tennessee arrived at Cullman’s Walmart Distribution Center to hand off to new drivers two trailers full of wreaths that will be placed on veterans’ graves during the Christmas holiday season. Partnering with the organization Wreaths Across America (WAA), Walmart will help place approximately 1.8...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter staff reported to The Tribune that the shelter has had a good Christmas season so far, with good numbers of pets finding homes, including two entire litters of puppies. There are still canine friends awaiting adoption, though, so shelter staff shared The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lucas is a 1.75-2-year-old red...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, Sacred Heart School hosted Ashley Wilson and Helen Lewis from Curt’s Closet, to present the local clothing charity an early Christmas gift of 1,978 pairs of brand-new children’s underwear and a $250 cash donation, all collected by students of the elementary school.
Second-grade teacher Jennifer Grey, who began the project, told The Tribune, “I started...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted Holly Pond in a pair of area matchups Tuesday night and the county
rivals split the varsity showdowns. The girls' game saw the Lady Broncos edge
the Lady Eagles 47-43 while the Eagles held on late to win their game over the
Broncos 61-52.
Holly Pond 47 - Vinemont 43 (varsity girls)
It was a low-scoring first quarter in the...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
collecting a pair of road wins over Ashville last Friday, Good Hope returned
home Tuesday night to host the Warriors and Lady Warriors of West Point. The Lady
Raiders trailed by just one at the half, but West Point pulled away in the
second half to win it 63-39 and the Raiders blew past the Warriors 81-47 after
knocking...
"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday, Dec. 20 from 2-9 p.m.
Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue!
***Attention city of Cullman***
Cullman Fire and Rescue has received word that Santa Claus will be in the city of Cullman Friday, Dec. 20 from 2-9 p.m. (weather permitting) and needs the fire department’s help to check his list one more time!!!
Cullman...
Here are some holiday events happening around town. Know of one we missed? Email wendy@cullmantribune.com or submit it at www.cullmantribune.com/calendar.
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including train rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides. Parents can take pictures of their kids with Santa or purchase a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The
Cullman Bearcats took on Brewer for the second time this season and both the
boys and girls were looking for their second wins against the Patriots. The
Lady Bearcats came up just short against the Lady Patriots, 59-57, and the
Bearcats pulled away in the second half to defeat Brewer, 51-32.
Brewer 59 - Cullman 57 (varsity girls)
Cullman got five...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its annual Christmas party, the Cullman Police Department had a lot to celebrate, as officers’ families showed up with baby after baby. In all, the CPD family has seen 12 births in the last year, with two more on the way soon. According to a note from the CPD, the additions include:
Officer Hunter Potts’ Owen
Officer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Shoppers could take pictures with Santa at The Foundry Thrift Store all day Saturday.
Foundry Ministries Marketing Manager Charlotte Knapp shared, “This is always a free event and we like to say that it’s a ‘thank you’ to the community of just shopping with us and being with us all year.”
Shoppers who participated received a free picture...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Isabella Allred of Cullman was crowned Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. She will go on to compete in the Miss Alabama competition, a preliminary of the Miss America program.
Allred, 17, is a Fast Track student majoring in General Studies. She is the daughter of Nathan and Angie...
AUBURN, Ala. – Several
Cullman High School swimmers were in the field taking on 635 other athletes
from across the state at this year’s AHSAA State Swim Meet at Auburn University
and each of the nine Bearcats competing progressed to the finals in at least one
event.
In individual competition, Reese McNeel placed seventh
in the 1-meter dive and Kelly Warren collected a ninth-place finish...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is inviting members of the community to participate in its upcoming fund distribution process. This annual review of funding requests is open to Cullman County residents who want to help with the evaluation process.
“United Way is community owned and 100% of our funding decisions are made by community volunteers,” said...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Trojans made
their way down Hwy. 157 Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the
Lady Warriors used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from the Lady Trojans
66-54. The Warriors followed in the varsity boys matchup but fell to the Trojans
69-57.
West
Point 66 - Muscle Shoals 54 (varsity girls)
The
West Point Lady...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s basketball teams split a home doubleheader vs. Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday night.
Sophomore guard Imari Martin paced the way for the 24th-ranked Lady Lions, finishing with 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists in a 79-61 triumph, lifting the women to a fourth consecutive victory.
Martin, a Hazel Green grad, scored 19 of her...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke has been making jewelry for 19 years, longer than she and her husband, gunsmith Jim Burke, have lived in the Cullman area. Even with an official name, Dixie Dog Designs, it has always been a hobby instead of a business, and she gives her work away for donations to be passed along to charities....
ARLEY, Ala. – It was a perfect night for a parade Wednesday as the town of Arley came together to celebrate the kickoff of the Christmas season. The Grinch was there, but he, too, joined in and was on his best behavior. The Arley Women’s Club, local churches and the Town of Arley worked together to organize this year’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Andrea Hudson introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sparkle is a 1.25-year-old terrier mix. She’s a seriously laid-back, low-energy pet who craves human companionship. She's a quiet introvert described by shelter staff as “a bit bashful and wants nothing more than to be close to you.” Sparkle is a fashion-conscious...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 28th annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love ceremony took place at Cullman Regional Thursday evening. This year’s ceremony was dedicated in memory of Amy Drake, who passed away in September at the age of 42. Organizers honored and paid tribute to Drake during the ceremony, with Drake’s daughter, Siddalee Drake, given the honor...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angie Young of Hope for the Homeless shared her thoughts with The Tribune on the problem of homelessness in Cullman County. In face-to-face service to local unsheltered people, she distributes hygiene items, flashlights, food, blankets, gloves, socks and other items made available by donations from around the community.
Based on her experiences, Young estimates that the homeless...
Thursday night holiday events
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including train rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides. Parents can take pictures of their kids with Santa or purchase a 5×7 photo in a souvenir frame for $5. The cost is $10 (cash only) per vehicle,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will crown Miss Wallace State 2020 on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre, with the winner going on to compete in the Miss Alabama competition. Miss Alabama Tiara Pennington will act as mistress of ceremonies.
Six young women are vying for the title of Miss Wallace State,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Feel the need to make sure you made the nice list this year? Visit Santa from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Foundry Thrift Store in Cullman. The Foundry is offering free pictures with Santa for anyone and everyone. After having their pictures taken, guests will also receive a free magnet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama recently received an A on its “report card” from Shared Hope International (SHI) for the state’s positive response to the issue of human sex trafficking. Its overall score landed Alabama at the sixth position in the country; neighboring Tennessee took the top spot.
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chair Kathy Wilson told The Tribune: “Alabama...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 30th Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is set for this Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon.
The parade, hosted by the Hanceville Civitan Club, will begin on the campus of Wallace State Community College, proceed down U.S. Highway 31 and end at Hanceville Fire Station No. 1, 119 Collins St.
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill will...
VINEMONT, Ala. - ‘Tis the season for giving, and thanks to big hearts and Christmas Love, students at Vinemont Schools who might have gone without will instead have a Merry Christmas. The Christmas Love program is dedicated to serving children who are dealing with financial hardships by recruiting sponsors and raising money for gifts for these children.
Vinemont Elementary School...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Teammates,
coaches, friends and family gathered in the library at West Point High School
Wednesday to see Lady Warriors guard Miriam Oldacre sign her national letter of
intent to play basketball at the University of Montevallo next season. Oldacre has
won numerous All-County awards during her high school career, reached 1,000
career points last season, helped West Point win its...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
sweeping Cold Springs on the road Monday night, the Fairview Aggies and Lady
Aggies returned home to host Good Hope in a pair of varsity showdowns. The Lady
Aggies fought out a 42-31 win over Good Hope while the Raiders edged the Aggies
77-66. Good Hope will be back in action Friday night when it travels to face
Ashville and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Extension Office Coordinator Tony Glover often gets asked around the holidays, “What type tree has the least problem with needle shedding?”
“The quick answer is ‘The fresher the tree, the better it will hold its needles,’” Glover said. “The only way to know you have a freshly cut tree is to cut it yourself, or...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1991, Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) has offered short-term emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. Not long ago, the agency’s leadership made the decision to expand the program to include certain others who might not yet have experienced violence.
VSC Executive Director Carol Horstman told The Tribune, “Recently, we have seen...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, Cullman Elks Lodge 1609 presented a check for $5,000 to Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) Director Jeremy Hogan for a project currently underway to create temporary housing in Hanceville for homeless veterans.
Cullman Elk Trustee Gwen Parker told The Tribune, “The Elks are very involved in helping veterans, especially homeless veterans. Jeremy had sent me...
CULLMAN, Ala. - If your checkbook has made it from Black Friday to Cyber Monday intact and your credit card hasn’t melted yet, Tuesday could give you an opportunity to open the piggy bank for some truly worthwhile spending. Dubbed “GivingTuesday,” the movement that began in 2012 sets aside the Tuesday following Thanksgiving as a day to encourage Christmas...
BREMEN, Ala. – After
a busy tournament slate in the lead up to Thanksgiving last week, local teams
returned to the hardwood Monday night and Fairview was on the road to take on
the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Cold Springs. The Lady Aggies got off to a fast start
and knocked off the Lady Eagles 62-47 and the Aggies followed them up...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hanceville. A nice crowd came out Friday evening to Veterans Park for the third annual Christmas Tree Lighting and opening of the Tinsel Trail organized by the Hanceville Civitan Club.
Hanceville Civitan Brenda Carter kicked off the evening’s festivities by urging everyone to stop downtown after the tree...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts program will stage its annual Christmas
Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
Admission is free and open to the public.
A wide variety of musical styles will be featured
during the performance, as the Wallace State Jazz Band, Concert Band, Singers
and Choir come together to perform...
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday night marked the opening of Dodge City’s sixth annual Christmas in the Park. Visitors can come to Perry Ray Park every week until Christmas to see Santa and enjoy free snacks and drinks at Santa's Toy Shop.
Park visitors can enjoy the landscape, walk along the creek to the waterfall, rent out the pavilion (which...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The
Cullman High School Swim Team was in the field at this year’s North Sectional
Meet at the Huntsville Aquatics Center last weekend and several Bearcat swimmers
will be advancing to the state competition. Cullman’s girls placed seventh in
the 6A/7A division while the boys collected a 10th place finish. Some
Bearcats put together season-best performances during the North Sectional. Ruby
Hudson...
AUBURN, Ala.—Pat Sullivan, Auburn’s first Heisman Trophy winner and one of the program’s all-time greats, passed away Sunday at the age of 69.
A native of Birmingham, Sullivan was a three-year starter at quarterback at Auburn from 1969-71, winning the Heisman Trophy as a senior in 1971. He was a two-time
All-American and named the SEC Player of the Year...
DENTON, Texas –
The UAB football team claimed its second-consecutive Conference USA West
Division title with a 26-21 victory over North Texas on Saturday afternoon at
Apogee Stadium.
UAB (9-3, 6-2 C-USA) earned the right to defend its C-USA title and will travel
to Florida Atlantic (9-3, 7-1 C-USA) for the championship game next Saturday,
Dec. 7, at 12:30 p.m. CST on CBS Sports Network.
Junior defensive...
