…Enhanced Risk Tuesday extended slightly southward with increased wind threat probabilities…
For the remainder of today, there remains a very low chance of one or two wind gusts from 40-60 mph and/or hail in far northern Alabama between 2 PM and 7 PM. There is only a 20%-35% chance of any thunderstorm development, so any severe weather is a very low threat.
It...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted its annual honors and awards night, recognizing the achievements of current students and celebrating their successes.
“We are proud of all of our students and are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase them anytime we can,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics. “Wallace State’s student body is made up...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 30 years now, sixth graders across Cullman County have taken a break from the classroom to step into nature and learn what it means to be a good steward of it. Hosted May 6 and 8 at Sportsman Lake Park, this year’s FAWN (Forestry Awareness Week Now) Field Days celebrated three decades of educating local...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The award, valued at up to $55,000 per year for three years, will allow Maldonado the resources to complete her bachelor’s degree debt free at most any institution in the nation.
“We are incredibly...
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A 10-year-old child has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Friday, May 16. Five other people were injured in the crash.
Alabama State Troopers said the child was critically injured when the 2009 Honda Civic the child was a passenger in struck a 2007 Ford Explorer driven by Richard E. Rucker...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt’s Closet hosted its annual fundraising event, Clothed in Cullman, earlier this month. On Friday, May 16, it was announced that the fundraiser brought in an incredible $92,000.
Ashley Wilson founded Curt’s Closet to honor the legacy of her son Curtis, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver in May 2017. She said Clothed...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - May 11-17 was designated Little Free Library Week, and on Thursday, May 15, a group gathered at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park to take part in a fun event called “We are the Gardeners.”
Stephanie Sprouse, who stewards the Little Free Library at the park, said she applied for a Little Free Library grant, which made the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Hanceville High School. Friends, family, students and other members of the community made their way to The Pride of Hanceville Marching Band’s practice field to celebrate Rodney Buckelew and name the field in his honor. Buckelew served as Hanceville’s Band Booster Club president before he was tragically killed in car...
MADISON, Ala. -- The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing the spirit of Cullman to Toyota Field with the highly anticipated Hometown Throwdown, a special event celebrating the Cullman community while giving back to a worthy cause. This exciting night of baseball, community pride, and philanthropy is set to take place on Friday, August 14th at 5:30pm as the Trash...
BREMEN, Ala. - Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its annual 5K Sasquatch Mud Run this past Saturday, May 10. Launched initially as a basic 5K mud run, the event evolved to include the now-iconic Sasquatch mascot, whom Park Manager Tyler Lindsey played himself to kick off the activities.
“I was actually dressed as Sasquatch this morning. I don’t run the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, May 14, signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices inside Alabama’s public schools.
Flanked by middle school students, Ivey signed the FOCUS Act into law Wednesday morning in her office.
“In my State of the State Address, I repeated the requests of Alabama teachers and parents...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), River Region community partners, and the Montgomery Biscuits are stepping up to the plate once again for Strike Out Stigma Night, an annual event with a goal of increasing awareness around mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
Join us on Friday, May 16 at 6:35 p.m. at Riverwalk Stadium for a night of baseball, connection, and conversation. Visitors...
BIRMINGHAM – The weather couldn’t dampen the AHSAA State Golf Championships at Oxmoor Valley RTJ Golf Course in Birmingham Tuesday as all golfers were able to complete 36 holes – and the end result was phenomenal.
23 boys’ golfers finished the two rounds under par, and six girls were under par.
The top score was turned in by Spain Park’s Chase Kyes, who shot back-to-back...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Miss Horizon of Hope Pageant has been going on for almost 20 years now. Not only is it put on for a good cause, all of the participants also got to walk in honor of or in memory of someone who has had cancer. West Point Freshman Layla Franks took home the crown this...
BIRMINGHAM, AL – West Point High School brothers Bailey and Rawlin Sutter grabbed the limelight of the 76th AHSAA State Golf Championships Monday with the two top rounds as the participants battled through inclement weather much of the day at Oxmoor Valley RTJ Golf Course.
Weather conditions kept several classes from completing their first rounds – forcing an early 7:30 a.m. start for those still needing to...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School senior Erin Anderson has been named the first recipient of the newly established Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship, a $2,000 award supporting Cullman County students pursuing careers in the medical or first responder fields.
The scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Sydni Helms-Hipp and recognize students who embody her values of compassion and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Abigail McBride and Madilyn Kerber received the coveted Fr. Luke Fazi Award at the recent St. Bernard Athletic Awards Ceremony in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center. This award is named in honor of Fr. Luke Fazi who was athletic director, coach and mentor for hundreds of St. Bernard athletes.
It is the most prestigious award presented to...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Josie Earl has been playing softball for nine years and one of her favorite parts of the experience was making so many friends along the way. In this interview Josie shared some of her favorite memories from her playing career and her time spent in school.
"My favorite memory is from my freshman year, when...
Updated May 12, 2025, at 6:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced at the monthly meeting of the North Alabama Agriplex that he has secured $1.1 million in funding for the capital campaign to expand and create new facilities in Cullman.
"Through the state Education Trust Fund supplemental bill, the state General Fund budget and $50,000...
Anyone who's been through Cullman Middle or High School in the last 20 years probably knows Nancy Scott, but they probably don't know her life before her career as an educator.
Scott began her career 1962 at Lloyd Noland Hospital in Birmingham, where she trained unit clerks and hospital personnel in clerical roles. In 1970, she decided to step away...
Who was the first person in this world I ever laid eyes on? Okay, yes, the very first one may have been the doctor who delivered me, but I didn’t know him, so he doesn’t count. He was not the one with whom I had spent every moment of the last nine months. Although mom and I had visited...
America’s economic future hinges on energy — its reliability, affordability and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama.
While much of the country debates how to adapt to growing energy demands, Alabama is acting. With foresight and purpose, our state is building a foundation of energy strength that is not only fueling our own growth...
Spotlight on local VFDs
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Cullman County is home to more than two dozen volunteer fire departments, all of which share the same mission of serving and protecting their communities. Operating with limited resources but a drive to serve, these departments are staffed by everyday people who give their time, skills and courage, with no pay.
“We’re all they...
To the graduating class of 2025, here’s a story that may sound similar to yours. As Cullman High School senior Max Townson prepares to graduate on May 23, he and his family reflect and express gratitude for all the years of growth, learning and experience. Students and parents feel whirlwinds of excitement, pride, celebration, moments of sadness and overwhelming...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Shannon Anderson as the next principal of West Point Elementary School and Todd Johnsonas the next principal of Vinemont Middle School.
Anderson will assume the role at West Point Elementary, replacing Principal Michael Lindsey, who recently accepted the principal position at Hanceville Primary School. Anderson has more than...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Giovanny Robles Martinez of Hanceville has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Boys State representative, and Brooke Brannan, also of Hanceville, has been named Wallace State Community College Fast Track Girls State representative.
Girls State and Boys State are prestigious leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion, respectively....
ALABASTER, AL | Wallace State rebounded from their loss yesterday to eliminate Snead State 6-0 in the loser’s bracket of the ACCC Div I Softball Championships. Wallace State improves to 47-12 while Snead State ends their season at 28-32.
The Lions will play later today against the winner of Coastal Alabama-South and Calhoun.
Wallace State 6 - Snead State 0
Wallace State...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Ms. Willa Dean, a gorgeous Siberian Husky who is approximately 3-4 years old. She is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This sweet lady is best described as having low to medium energy with a hidden talent. Willa Dean’s vocals include the soothing and heartwarming, “Arooo,” a personal favorite tune she sings often.
She has understanding...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brian Fortenberry of Fortenberry Farms in Cullman, received an unexpected but thrilling honor recently when he was invited by National BBQ News Magazine to participate in the prestigious 2025 Sauces of Honor competition — an international search for the most versatile barbecue sauces for chicken, pork, beef and seafood.
Competing against 125 sauce entries from across the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth announced at Monday’s council meeting that he will not seek reelection to his seat, and that he will run for the District 12 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives being vacated by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope. Hollingsworth will complete the current term. In attendance at the meeting, Paul Schaffer...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Etta Hudson was awarded the Tagged for Industry Involvement Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 2, in Montgomery.
Hudson is the daughter of Adam and Sabrina Hudson of Logan.
A graduate of West Point High School, Hudson attends Murray State University and is pursuing a degree in Animal Science. She was one...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just before lunchtime (local) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of a new Pope over the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is an Augustinian friar from Chicago, the first Pope from the United States.
Serving for many years as a Bishop in Peru, Prevost most recently served...
Scattered thunderstorms, possibly forming into clusters, will enter northwest AL and affect areas mainly near and north of I-20 through the evening.
South of I-20, mainly isolated thunderstorms are expected this evening. However, high resolution models continue to show scattered thunderstorm development south of I-85 and east of I-65 between 3 and 6 pm.
Damaging wind gusts and large hail are...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, May 6, officially put her signature on House Bill 437, Lulu’s Law, which establishes a shark alert system under the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for beaches and shorelines in Baldwin and Mobile counties.
The bill was inspired by Mountain Brook teen Lulu Gribbin, who lost her hand and leg...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting a series of summer STEAM camps from June 9-13 for students entering grades 3-12. The camps offer hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), encouraging students to explore these subjects through engaging experiments and real-world challenges.
This year’s program allows campers to step into the shoes of real...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The community is invited to come out and support a good cause at the upcoming Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit Car Show, set for Saturday, May 31, from 5-9 p.m. at Depot Park in Cullman. Organized as part of Cullman’s Relay For Life efforts, the event aims to raise funds for cancer research and support...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The ninth-ranked Wallace State Lions' softball team heads to Alabaster on Thursday as the top seed in the 2025 ACCC Softball Championship. They finished the regular season with a 46-11 record overall and 26-6 in conference play. The Lions are looking for their seventh tournament championship in the last nine years and 17th overall. They open play on Thursday...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Lions' baseball team heads to Oxford on Thursday to compete in the 2025 ACCC Division I Baseball Championship. They finished the regular season with a 33-21 record overall and 21-15 in conference play. The Lions are the fifth seed and will open play against Northwest-Shoals on Thursday at 11:00 am.Shelton State (27-9 in conference play) is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Read Between the Wines Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at Sipsey Winery inside The Flying Fifty Hotel. Membership is free and open to all.
“I’ve always been a total bookworm,” said the club’s coordinator, Madison Wren. “When my aunt and uncle, who own Sipsey, suggested starting a club here, I thought...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ fundraiser was held at The Grille at Trident Marina on Saturday, May 3, hosted by Alabama Lakewide Charities to kick off the lake season and raise money for an important cause.
Saturday’s boil partnered with Skier’s Marine and featured unlimited crawfish, shrimp, sausage and more. All proceeds went toward equipment and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, May 5, signed Senate Bill 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, and Rep. Cynthia Almond, R-Tuscaloosa.
According to the Governor’s Office, the bill is “intended to combat inner city gun violence.”
It includes:
New firearm possession prohibitions. It will now be a class C felony for someone to possess a firearm if...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks & Recreation will host its annual Fish-O-Rama fishing tournament from May 22 to 24 at Veterans Memorial Park in Hanceville. This free three-day event is open to participants of all ages and abilities.
The event kicks off on Thursday, May 22, with the Special Needs Division, followed by the Senior Citizens Division...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cold Springs Eagles and Hanceville Bulldogs finished runner up at their respective area tournaments last week and they were both back in action at regional tournaments on Monday. Cold Springs fell to Lindsay Lane (13-3) and Tuscaloosa Academy (16-14) at the 2A North Regional in Florence, bringing the Eagles’ season to an end. At...
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School held its annual Miss West Point Pageant on April 19 and freshman Auburn Burtis beat out the competition to take home the Miss West Point Princess crown. Auburn has been competing in pageants for 12 years, and she had a lot of fun representing her school. She was around so many...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Lions secured the 2025 regular season conference championship with a split of their two-game series at Southern Union on Thursday. With the 11-8 win in 13 innings, Wallace State claimed the top spot in the conference. Unfortunately, the Lions fell 6-2 in the second game.
The Lions improve to 45-10 overall and 25-5 in conference. Southern...
She said, “What do you not do? You write, you sing, you play instruments and you even build instruments. Do you paint?”
I grinned and said, “Oh, yes ma’am, I sure do paint.”
Then she asked, “When did first begin painting?”
I replied, “I can’t say for certain, but I think the first painting I ever did was when I was about...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools spent Thursday, May 1, making marshmallow catapults, learning computer code and more as part of the annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Day.STEM Day is a key part of Cullman City Schools’ curriculum because it celebrates four fields that are key to innovation, problem-solving and the future of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of local residents, through a charitable drive born out of Leadership Cullman County – Jordan’s Junk Drawer – recently assembled and distributed 50 sensory kits to schools, hospitals, libraries and other spaces. The drive raised $2,630 and collected 343 sensory items.
Organizers had planned to create only 35 kits, but the group ended up making...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Beth Metcalfe, sixth-grade math, Holly Pond K-8Pictured left to right are Holly Pond K-8 Assistant Principal Danny Weaver, AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager Daniel Boggan, AmFirst Teacher of...
A line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front in western Tennessee and Mississippi at 7 am will reach northwestern Alabama by late morning and move through the state this afternoon and evening. The SPC currently has the state in a Marginal Risk as current cloud cover from overnight rainfall is expected to keep instability on...
Wait for a rainy, cold, black-and-white movie kind of afternoon. Have a box of tissues handy, then grab a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. If you’ve got time, watch “Casablanca.” Now, go back in time and think about a breakup – the one that wounded you the most, and then ask yourself, “What song could I absolutely not listen...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reiterated that Alabama residents will still be able to obtain their STAR ID from an ALEA Exam Office after the May 7, federal enforcement date.
May 7, is not the last day residents can obtain a STAR ID from an ALEA Exam Office. However, this is the date on which the...
Alabama Strawberry Festival breaks records
CULLMAN, Ala. — The sweet smell of fresh strawberries and festival food filled the air downtown as crowds poured into Cullman for this year’s Alabama Strawberry Festival — and by all accounts, it was the biggest and best yet.
“This year’s festival was a tremendous success,” said Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With the Class 4A, Area 13 championship on the line, the Good Hope Lady Raiders faced off against Danville on Monday and after falling behind early, the Raiders erupted for 10 runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat Danville 14-7 to claim the area title. Good Hope will advance to compete at...
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – After splitting their first two games with the Bobcats on Saturday, the Vinemont Eagles returned to Phil Campbell for the rubber match on Monday. Vinemont plated nine runs in the first three innings to take an early lead and tacked on four more in the sixth to pull away with a 15-5 win, securing a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and 24th Street Southeast.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as William Lavon Harper, 73. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Kilpatrick said Harper was the only fatality in the incident.
Cullman Police Department Chief Joey Duncan...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Jordan Simmons has spent the last six seasons playing on the Aggies’ JV and varsity softball teams and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite memories from all that time spent on the field alongside her friends and teammates.
"Honestly, it's just the little stuff. Watching and playing with some of my best...
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Monday morning was a special one at Parkside School. Before school began, the gymnasium was packed with students waiting to surprise and celebrate third grader Paxton Plourd. Plourd was at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Saturday competing in this year’s Elks Hoop Shoot national finals and he shot a perfect 25 of 25 from the free...
From the files of April 26, 1934
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CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman will host its first-ever Pulling for Survivors fire truck pull event on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot of WildWater Cullman. The family-friendly event is both a fundraiser and a show of support for community survivors of domestic violence.
Teams of 10, consisting of local first responders, businesses,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - April is Jazz Appreciation Month and the Holly Pond High School Band will host its fourth annual Pops in the Park tonight, Saturday, April 26, from 5-7:30 at Governor’s Park.
Holly Pond Band Director Steven Porter said the jazz band will kick off the evening with some favorite numbers.
“We will also have a few originals, good...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Leor Arbel, MD, to Cullman Regional Medical Group. Arbel is the fourth urologist to join the hospital’s employed provider group in two years. She also has the distinction of being the only female urologist in the hospital’s seven-county service area, according to Cullman Regional.
Arbel earned her medical degree from the University of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful and sweet Misty Steele, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She’s a domestic shorthair who is approximately 1-year-old.
This beautiful girl is friendly, curious and outgoing. If you love comfort then get ready, because she enjoys a good cuddle. Her personality blossoms anytime she is with you, which makes her a perfect choice...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place this Saturday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Venue at Cotton Creek. Gala XXIV’s theme is “Old Florida.” The evening will feature dinner, a special program and silent and live auctions.
“The annual event recognizes individuals who have played a significant role in advancing health care...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents with young students outside the Cullman City Schools district who are interested in enrolling their children as out-of-district students will have an opportunity soon — though space is limited.Out-of-district registration for kindergarten students will begin on May 8 for the 2025-2026 school year. This registration is for prospective kindergarten students whose families live outside the...
WEST POINT, Ala. - With its strong finish at the William Rufus King Memorial Tournament, the quiz bowl team from West Point High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, April 25, the team will represent their school in a 148-team national competition: National Academic Quiz Tournaments' Small School National Championship Tournament.Quiz bowl is...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Council on Monday opened its meeting by welcoming athletes from Cullman Gymnastics, to celebrate their recent victory at the 2025 Alabama Optional/Xcel State Meet, where they were named Alabama Silver Team State Champions. Offering a resolution recognizing the team, Councilman Clint Hollingsworth presented individual certificates to:
Avery Adams - level XB div. F first place...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Birmingham residents were arrested and charged in Cullman on Friday, April 18, with organized retail theft.
According to the City of Cullman, at approximately 3:05 p.m., Cullman Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to Walmart on Olive Street Southwest in reference to a felony theft in progress.
Upon arrival, officers allegedly located the suspect vehicle, a silver...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Emily Benson is so happy to have God in her life and in this interview, she talked about different times He's been there for her and shared some of her favorite Bible verses.
"God has always been a big part of my life ever since I was young. He has brought me through many things...
From the files of April 19,1945
To and FroBy EAGLE EYE
Friday the thirteenth was a lucky day for competition when the Cullman County High school judging team won the state contest at Auburn. Winning first place, the Ingram News-Herald, the Graton High School, the F. F. A. the Cullman Hi Times were tops and walked away with top honors. This...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School senior Madilyn Kerber has been named the Region 7, Class 1A Scholar-Athlete by the prestigious Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program. She was recognized at the 40th Annual Bryant-Jordan Awards Banquet, held Monday, April 14, 2025, in the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel Ballroom.
Kerber earned a $3,000 scholarship as the Region 7 winner and plans to attend...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles secure this year’s 3A, Area 12 Championship during the regular season and as a result, they were back home at Mike Cupp Field Thursday night to host Randolph County in the opening round of the state playoffs. The Tigers jumped out to an early lead in game one and fended off a late...
ADDISON, Ala. – After securing the area title during the regular season, the third-ranked Addison Bulldogs began their postseason run at home with a matchup against Skyline. The Bulldogs dominated both games from start to finish, hammering the Vikings 22-0 in game one and wrapping up the series with an 18-0 in game two. In both wins, Addison racked...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Vinemont hit the road for an important area matchup at J.B. Pennington Thursday night and returned home with a 14-7 win over the Tigers. Vinemont plated five runs in the final two innings to pull away with the win.
Both teams traded runs to start out the game. Arleigh Thomason led off the game with a single,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Aspen Institute on Thursday, April 17, announced that Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, is the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition for high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges.Aspen also recognized two community colleges with excellent workforce...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two Wallace State Community College students were among 48 recognized by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) at its 30th annual All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program recently at the Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover. Two students from each Alabama community college earned scholarship awards totaling $61,250.
Wallace State students Lizbeth Reyna Delgado and Kimberly Wilt each received $1,000 scholarships...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) on April 10, hosted a thrilling night of mystery, plot twists and laughter with a murder mystery dinner.
Gathered at Camp Meadowbrook, patrons were served a fancy meal while given the task of deciphering clues to solve a “murder.” Interactive character actors greeted visitors at the door,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee (SLEPC) is hosting two cleanups this month. The Renew Our Rivers Smith Lake Cleanup will be held Friday, April 25, from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and the Adopt-a-Stream Roadside Cleanup will take place Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
SLEPC Treasurer Margaret Hill said the Renew our Rivers lake cleanup will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free Lunch & Learn titled “All About Meta”on Tuesday, April 29, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Chamber office. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch and laptop for a hands-on session aimed at helping individuals and businesses boost their digital presence using current Meta tools.
Led by...
DANVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road for an area matchup at Danville on Tuesday and after jumping out to an early lead, the Raiders fended off the Hawks in the final two innings to secure an 8-4 win.
After a scoreless first inning, Good Hope took the lead in the top of the second. Molly Benefield led off...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host its monthly senior luncheon on Monday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont Community Center. This month’s luncheon will have a special Easter theme. All monthly luncheons are open to anyone 55 and older, from any community.
Town Clerk Kayecea Sasser said, “Having these events allows our senior...
MILLBROOK, AL | The 5th-ranked Wallace State men's tennis team put on a dominating show as they captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL.
The Lions swept every championship flight at the tournament.
It all started with men’s player of the year James Edley, who rolled through the competition to win the #1 singles championship....
MILLBROOK, AL | The 14th-ranked Wallace State women's tennis team captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL.
After day one of the tournament, the Lions trailed Coastal Alabama South 18-17 but rallied on day two to capture the title.
In singles, No.1 Noelle D’Angelillo finished an undefeated conference season by winning the #1 conference singles....
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School hosted its Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 12, beginning with a 5K Fun Run/Walk.
FHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Head Track and Field Coach Whitney Haynes, and seventh-grade Life Science Teacher Leslie Arnold said they were excited to host the Centennial race.
“We feel like we had a great turnout for our first...
BREMEN, Ala. -- After clinching a spot in the playoffs last week, the Cold Springs Eagles looked to keep the momentum going at home against Meek on Monday afternoon. Cold Springs took the early lead in the first inning and never relinquished it as they went on to defeat Meek 13-3.
The Eagles struck first in the bottom of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darryl Dailey, the school resource officer at Hanceville Middle School, was recently awarded Alabama Instructor of the Year by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence).
L.E.A.D is a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence. SRO Dailey was presented with the award...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources has announced the launch of the new ConnectEBT mobile app. This app is a more secure process for EBT cardholders to access their accounts to check their SNAP balances in real time, request replacement EBT cards, change their PINs, view all EBT transactions and find answers to frequently asked questions....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, April 10, 2025, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month” in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Samantha Way of Brooks' Place/The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, Inc. and Tammy Watson, Melissa Betts, Dakota Trammell and Cayla-Grace Murphy of The Link of Cullman...
Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) archery team recently competed in the Alabama State Championship for archery, and won it all as the top overall middle school team in the state.
CMS’s archery team beat out 31 other schools in the competition, with a total of 706 middle school archers competing in the event.
The top performers for Cullman Middle School included Gabby...
From the files of April 12,1945
To and Fro
by Eagle Eye
Youthful Cullman County calf was among the prize winning animals for the 4-H-FFA livestock show held last week. The calf was a 4-H club project, again being sponsored by local stock yards through commerce.
There are a thousand dollars over the quota, but have not stopped selling War Bonds and Stamps...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman hosted its annual Pre-State Tournament at Heritage Park and Cullman High School this weekend and Good Hope had a busy Saturday on the diamond as well.
Cullman 4 - Brookwood 1 (Friday)
Brookwood collected the first run of the game in the bottom of the second, as an error allowed them to take the 1-0 lead. After...
CULLMAN, Ala. – About 150 people filled the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Friday, April 11, for the annual Senior Easter Egg Hunt. Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) Director Stephanie Lawson said you're never too old for a little Easter magic, and this event provides just that for local seniors. “We had 1,000 eggs to hunt with the senior...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Military veterans and beginning farmers looking to improve their outreach and connect with more customers are invited to attend the upcoming “Marketing the Farm: One Picture at a Time” workshop on Thursday, April 17, at the North Alabama Agriplex. The event, which runs from 6-8 p.m., is free to attend and includes a light supper. Online...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Marley, a Yellow Lab/Terrier mix, who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She is approximately a year old and exhibits medium/high energy.
At the moment she is struggling with shelter life. However, once out of her kennel, she’s a different girl who adores your company!
Marley understands leash etiquette. She knows when it’s time to go...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on April 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an invocation led by Julie Grimes.
The council discussed a new resolution to apply for grants to install a new sewer line in hopes of welcoming new businesses to the community. Former Fairview Mayor Randall Shedd, met...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for the annual Rock the South music festival at York Family Farms in July. According to Council President Jenny Folsom, public safety staff have not yet completed and submitted their final reports. The council did not...
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville is hosting the Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at South Park in the track area.
The event is free to the public and will include a visit from the Easter Bunny, food and drinks, a massive egg hunt with 5,000 eggs and Golden Egg prizes.
Event Coordinator Danielle Hayes said...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band hosted its annual Dinner with the Drumline event on Thursday, April 3. It saw a big turnout, with food from Johnny's Bar-B-Q, door prizes and performances by the Cullman High School and Middle School percussion ensembles.
Throughout the spring semester, the ensembles rehearse supplemental percussion material for the event. The concert was free,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.Teacher of the Month: Patrick McDonald, Health, Good Hope High School(Pictured left to right are Good Hope High School Assistant Principal Adriana Skutchan, AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager Daniel Boggan, Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin' Festival took place this past weekend. While it was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, Sunday’s event was canceled due to inclement weather. However, after the cancellation was announced, online donations and raffle tickets brought in $14,000 in just the first hour, with donations and sales continuing into the afternoon. Saturday...
