Tribune’s Cullman Municipal Election debates begin today
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats. Almost all positions are being contested, some by candidates who have run in the past and some by first-time politicians.
The...
Steve Cummings declares candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Steve Cummings on Thursday announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 4. Cummings will face incumbent Clint Hollingsworth in the Municipal Election Aug. 25, 2020.
From Cummings’ announcement:
Cummings is the former CEO of Cummings Sporting Goods. He has served on the...
Whitmire: Different year, same old fight, but a new champion for open government
Alabama doesn’t function like other states on a lot of things, but especially when it comes to public records.
Last year, my colleague Amy Yurkanin had a question: How much was the University of Alabama at Birmingham paying a private company to recruit students from...
Orr announces re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr on Monday announced she is seeking a second term for Cullman City School Board, Place 1. All seats on the board are up for re-election in the Aug. 25, 2020 municipal election.
Orr is completing...
Musical legend Lionel Richie participates in photo voter ID efforts
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— We are excited to announce that multi-platinum singer and songwriter Mr. Lionel Richie, a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, has agreed to participate in our 2022 photo voter ID and voter registration initiative. Mr. Richie will be, in addition to the 45th President...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail indicted on charges of using office for personal gain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail has been indicted by a Cullman County grand jury on 15 counts of using his office for personal gain, in violation of Alabama Code 36-25-5.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker, while prudent due to ethical regulations, provided...
1 day left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The July 14 Primary Runoff Election is now less than a week away. The deadline to submit an absentee ballot application is Thursday, July 9. The deadline to return an absentee ballot to the Absentee Election Manager is the close of...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Alex Chaney
Alex Chaney / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment, we hear from Alex Chaney. A Cullman...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Garlan Gudger, Jr. talks state senate run
Southern Accents owner and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger, Jr. is challenging incumbent Alabama Sen. Paul Bussman, R- Cullman for the Alabama District 4 Senate seat. / Photo courtesy of Garlan Gudger, Jr.
CULLMAN - Local businessman and Cullman City Council President Garlan Gudger,...
Hundreds come out for Trump Victory Bus stop in Cullman
Crowds greet the Trump Victory Bus as it pulls up in front of the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning downtown Cullman was a beehive of activity as local supporters prepared for the arrival of the Trump campaign’s Victory Bus. After...
ALGOP statement on Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination for U.S. attorney general
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama
MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama will serve in his cabinet as U.S. Attorney General. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement on the nomination:
"The Alabama Republican Party is...
Jerry Smith, Sr. announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Smith’s announcement:
Jerry C. Smith, Sr. has announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council,...
Absentee voting period for May 24 Primary Election begins Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election begins on March 30, 2022. Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below:
May 17, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail.May 19, 2022: The last day that...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: JoAnn Oakley and Chris Thompson, Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 1. Incumbent JoAnn Oakley, who has served 28 years in the...
David Moss announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman David Moss on Friday announced plans to run for election to the council seat to which he was previously appointed. The Municipal Election will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Moss’ announcement, in full:
David Moss, Jr. formally announces...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Inez McDonald and Mark Brannon, Dodge City Town Council, place 4
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, incumbent Councilwoman Inez McDonald will face challenger Mark Brannon for place 4.
Why did you choose to run in the 2020 election?
McDonald: “To...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith, Vinemont Town Council, place 5
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race on the ballot will be for town council, place 5. Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith are running for the position...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Maxie Jones, Eric Phillips- Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Good Hope, voters will be choosing new council members. Councilman Maxie Jones is being challenged by Eric Phillips for place 2.
Editor’s...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Charles Wilson and Patty Nail Dean, Hanceville City Council, place 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new council members. Incumbent Charles Wilson is being challenged in place 5 by Patty Nail Dean.
Why did you choose to run...
Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support ‘robust funding of Election Assistance Commission’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bipartisan group of 17 secretaries of state, led by Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill, on Thursday sent a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi...
Susan Eller announces her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Susan Eller on Thursday announced her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Eller’s full, unedited announcement.
Susan Robinson Eller has announced she will seek re-election for the Good...
Senate candidates on tap for county Republican dinner, auction Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Party will host its annual dinner and silent auction Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the event, which will be held at Loft 212 in downtown Cullman, are $50 each or $400 for a table....
Cullman County voters go overwhelmingly Republican
Republican Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick on Tuesday night won his second term. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - With close to 50 percent (49.49) voter turnout in Cullman County and 90 percent of straight-ticket voters choosing Republican, the 2018 local midterm...
Shedd receives AARC Legislative Leadership Award
GULF SHORES, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview was recently presented the 2019 Legislative Leadership Award by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils (AARC) during its Annual Conference held at the Lodge at Gulf State Park.
The meeting is held each year to provide training...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Greg Griffin and Pat Dyar, Baileyton Town Council, place 5
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 5, Greg Griffin is seeking re-election and will face challenger Pat Dyar.
Why did you choose to...
Joyce Barnett announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Joyce Barnett on Sunday announced her candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Barnett’s announcement:
My name is Joyce Barnett I am running for city council, place 1. I have lived...
Shedd recognized by U.S. Dept. of Defense for work supporting military families
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview last week received recognition from the United States Department of Defense for his work in the last legislative session supporting military families.
Shedd sponsored House Bill 100 and carried State Bill 143, which made it through the full...
Reggie Dodson seeking 2nd term as mayor of Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala.- Vinemont Mayor Radginal “Reggie” Dodson announced Wednesday morning that he will seek a second term. This is the first election in which he will face opposition, as Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett announced her candidacy for the office Tuesday night. The Municipal Election...
Attorney General Steve Marshall continues fight to permanently block Biden’s federal-contractor vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a brief in support of a lawsuit led by Kentucky seeking a permanent end to President Biden’s mandate that federal contractors and their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
“On December 7, a federal district court granted the State...
Democrat Auman, hoping to unseat Aderholt, holds community cookout, town hall in Cullman
Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman, standing, speaks to supporters at Heritage Park in Cullman on Sunday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman hosted a community cookout and town hall meeting...
Ainsworth talks fuel tax with Cullman Republicans
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, left, and Roy Drinkard, right, at Saturday's Cullman County Republican breakfast (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth visited Cullman County Saturday morning to speak at the Cullman County Republicans' monthly breakfast meeting....
Chairman candidates, CCBOE headline Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - With only three weeks to go until the March 3 primary, all four Republican Cullman County Commission chairman candidates had an opportunity Tuesday evening at the Cullman County Republican Women meeting to address potential voters. There are no Democrats on the...
(Update) Primary Runoff election moved to July 14
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election will be moved to July 14, 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
“Exercising my extraordinary powers under the Emergency Management Act, I am setting Alabama’s Primary Runoff Election for...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Roy Shedd and Deborah Moon, Baileyton Town Council, place 2
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. Deborah Moon and Roy Shedd have each qualified to seek place 2, left vacant by mayoral candidate Windell...
Maxie Jones re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Jones’ announcement:
With municipal elections taking place later this summer, Maxie Jones has announced...
Ballots cast, U.S. waits for results
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ballots have been cast, and most of the races decided, but as of press time Tuesday night, an unprecedented number of absentee ballots in several states were still being counted in the U.S. presidential election. Republican President Donald Trump won...
Crocker announces district attorney campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker recently shared that he will be included on the 2022 election ballots.
“Today, I’m proud to announce that I am running for District Attorney in the May 24, 2022 election,” Crocker said.
“I have spent my adult life after...
Fields announces run for Alabama governor
CULLMAN - Democrat James C. Fields, Jr. Tuesday night officially declared his intention to run for governor of Alabama in 2018. Fields made the announcement to a fired-up crowd of supporters at Stone Bridge Farms in Cullman.
Reported WBRC, Fields, 62, is a United Methodist...
Tribune to host debates ahead of Cullman’s Municipal Election
Updated 8-4-20 at 2:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This election season in the city of Cullman, there are numerous challengers vying for city council, mayoral and school board seats. Almost all positions are being contested, some by candidates who have run in the past and...
Sen. Doug Jones speaks in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama was on the campus of Wallace State Community College Monday evening to host a constituent town hall and after sharing some opening remarks, spent time answering questions from those in attendance.
One of the topics that Jones...
Curtis Johnson will challenge Donnis Leeth for mayor of Colony
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Town Councilman Curtis Johnson on Tuesday afternoon announced his candidacy for mayor of Colony, challenging incumbent Donnis Leeth for the office. Making his announcement sitting next to Leeth during the council’s work session, after council members had been asked to...
Trump pardons former Rep. Ed Henry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Outgoing President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to 73 people and commuted the sentences of another 70 before leaving office Jan. 20, 2021. Among those pardoned are former Republican Alabama Rep. William “Ed” Henry, who pleaded guilty to one count of...
Byrne makes last stop in Cullman before March 3 primary
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama on Thursday stopped by The Red Door Cafe for what was his last campaign stop in Cullman County before the Tuesday, March 3 primary election. Byrne is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat...
Gudger, Shedd receive awards for work on mental health care bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently presented Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview with “Legislator of the Year” awards. The awards were given to Gudger and Shedd because of their sponsorship of mental health...
Primary election runoff narrows field for November’s general election
CULLMAN, Ala. - The primary runoff election proved a statewide success for several candidates with Cullman ties on Tuesday night with Katie Britt and Jeremy Oden both winning their contests.
In the only local race on the ballot, Corey Freeman was the winner of the...
Morris Williams running for Cullman County Schools superintendent
CULLMAN, Ala. – Morris Williams, a lifelong resident and educator, has announced his candidacy for Cullman County Schools superintendent. Williams said he brings a rich blend of local heritage, educational expertise and diverse professional experiences.
Williams said he has deep roots in the community. "I...
Alabama Senate passes legislation to protect against COVID-19 lawsuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Thursday, the first bill passed by the Alabama Senate was SB 30 by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, legislation to shield organizations and groups from lawsuits related to the pandemic. Entities covered under this legislation include businesses, nonprofits, LLCs, health care...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Myra Martin and Benny Guthrie, Baileyton Town Council, place 4
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 4, Myra Martin is seeking re-election and will face challenger Benny Guthrie.
Why did you choose to...
Senate passes historic $7.6B Education Trust Fund budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed the $7.67 billion Education Trust Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the largest education budget in state history. The budget, SB189, sponsored by Senator Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, passed favorably out of the Senate Committee on...
Federal Government releases preliminary 2020 census finding; Alabama keeps all congressional seats
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Census Bureau on Monday afternoon released its preliminary report on the 2020 census, and Alabama officials are breathing a sigh of relief. Expected to lose up to two Congressional seats, the state’s reported population of 5,030,053 was sufficient...
Gudger praises Gov. Ivey for signing abortion ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman issued a statement Thursday praising Gov. Kay Ivey for signing House Bill 314 into law Wednesday.
Gudger's statement, in full:
“I appreciate Governor Ivey standing strong for life by signing House Bill 314 into law.
“I am a pro-life voice...
Not his first rodeo: Former Alabama AG and current AG candidate Troy King visits with supporters in West Point
Troy King, third from left, is flanked by Bradley Williams, far left, and Josh Speakman, far right, along with Brandin’ Iron employees at the restaurant Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - West Point’s Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse welcomed a special guest Thursday...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims April Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, March 24 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of April 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the City of Cullman, challenging all citizens to observe SAAM by joining advocates and communities across the country in...
Cullman County BamaCarry announces candidate endorsements
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County BamaCarry members announced on Saturday their endorsement of two candidates.
“We are pleased to share our endorsement of Sheriff Matt Gentry,” CC BamaCarry said. “He is the people's sheriff, and he has proven this time after time, he has also...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Ervin Chumley, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, Dodge City Town Council, place 5
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, are challenging incumbent Councilman Ervin Chumley, who has served on the council for 24 years in place 5.
The...
Aderholt introduces bill to raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21, implement more age restrictions on vaping
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Thursday released the following statement in regard to the introduction of his bill, Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT Act), to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 and to also require...
Former U.S. AG Jeff Sessions visits Cullman on sweep through north Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former U.S. Attorney General and current U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions visited Cullman on Wednesday and Thursday during a tour through north Alabama. The Tribune got to sit down with Sessions for a conversation before he headed out to his next...
ALGOP takes on education issues at its winter meeting
BIRMINGHAM Ala.- Members of the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee (ALGOP SEC) approved a trio of resolutions pertaining to education during the Party's winter meeting in Birmingham this past weekend.
"Education has always been a priority for the Republican Party. We must protect our children...
Gudger appointed to Alabama Small Business Commission
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh has appointed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to serve on the Alabama Small Business Commission. The appointment was announced Thursday morning.
Created in 2014, the Alabama Small Business Commission is an appointed group of small business...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Wendell Peterson and Randy Gaines, Baileyton Town Council, place 1
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 1, Wendell Peterson is seeking re-election and will face challenger Randy Gaines.
Why did you choose to...
Chess Bedsole headlines packed Cullman GOP meeting; candidate list
Candidate for Alabama attorney general, Chess Bedsole, headlined the latest meeting of the Cullman County Republican Party. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party held its monthly breakfast meeting this past weekend, welcoming one of its biggest crowds in recent memory.
Nearly all...
Randall Shedd issues statement on ‘yes’ vote for fuel tax
Randall Shedd (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Yesterday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted on the fiercely-debated Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan, approving a 10-cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax. After five hours of debate, the House approved the bill Friday on an...
Governor Kay Ivey wins Republican Primary outright without a runoff
Montgomery, Ala – The campaign to reelect Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Kay Ivey has won the Gubernatorial Republican Primary election outright without a runoff.
Ivey, speaking to supporters at her election night watch party in Montgomery, said:
“I can’t tell you how proud I...
COVID-19: AL Primary Runoff may be postponed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President Donald Trump and the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State John H. Merrill...
Aderholt: Bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act will be released within 10 days
U.S. Rep Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama
CULLMAN - Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer may have been the featured guest speaker at Saturday’s Cullman County Republican meeting, but it was U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R- Alabama who stole the show. All eyes were fixed on Aderholt as...
Gudger, Shedd visit Holly Pond for town meeting
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Tuesday night visited Holly Pond for the first in a series of community meetings sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to bring the legislators face to face with...
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne speaks at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College welcomed U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama Thursday morning, the second of two meetings the college hosted in order for constituents to meet and ask questions of members of Congress. The first meeting was held Sept. 30 with...
Primary Elections today! (links to candidate info)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. After months of hard, sometimes harsh, campaigning, the candidates must now sit back and wait while the voters decide in the Republican and Democratic Primary Elections. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Remember: Alabama voters...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Jimmie Nuss and Joyce Barnett, Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new council members. Councilman Jimmie Nuss is being challenged by Joyce Barnett for place 1.
Editor’s note: Multiple...
CHS students form new Teenage Republicans group, hope to go countywide
Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope and Cullman County Republican Party Chairman Waid Harbison met with the Cullman County Teenage Republicans this weekend. Left to right: Alex Roberts, Colby Hutson, Jonathan Peyton, Harbison, Alan Crisologo, Harbison, A.J. Quick, Clay Pruitt and Jacob Thiot. /...
Shelby applauds passage of Coronavirus emergency supplemental funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, this week applauded Senate passage of the emergency supplemental funding package, which was approved by a vote of 96-1. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in total resources to prevent, prepare...
Local Democrats and Republicans hosting election night watch parties
CULLMAN - Both the local Democratic and Republican parties are hosting election night viewing parties on Tuesday evening, as one of the most polarizing and consequential presidential elections in recent history comes to a close.
The Cullman County Democrats, along with the North Central Alabama...
JoAnn Oakley announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - JoAnn Oakley on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Oakley’s announcement:
JoAnn Howard Oakley announces her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place...
James Fields: will he or won’t he?
Rev. Fields stopped by Jack’s to eat breakfast and talk shop, but spent much of his time receiving encouragement from supporters. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, July 5, Rev. James Fields, former state representative, posted a video to his Facebook page leading many...
WVTM 13 to broadcast live Democratic, Republican gubernatorial debates April 11, 12
Top row, left to right: Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Sue Bell Cobb, Former Alabama State Representative James Fields and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox; Bottom row, left to right: Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, evangelist Scott Dawson and Alabama State Senator Bill...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Pat Chafin and Oscar Goodwin, Garden City Town Council, place 5
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Garden City, incumbent Councilwoman Pat Chafin will face challenger Oscar Goodwin for place 5.
Why did you choose to run in the 2020 election?
Chafin: “I’ve...
Gudger addresses abortion bill at Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women Tuesday evening welcomed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting. Gudger’s remarks focused on the feedback after the passing of the Human Life Protection Act (HB 314) in May, his experience...
Scott Dawson and a blunt Janet Porter headline county GOP meeting
Janet Porter, founder and president of Faith2Action, referred to Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones as “Abortion Jones” in her remarks at the Cullman County Republican Party meeting on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party hosted its monthly breakfast and...
House GOP Caucus successfully addresses all items in its 2022 ‘Standing Tall for Alabama’ legislative agenda
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) and Agenda Committee Chairman Randall Shedd (R - Fairview) on Friday announced that members of the body’s Republican Caucus successfully addressed all items in its “Standing Tall for Alabama” legislative agenda during the...
Melvin Hasting discusses candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2
Updated Feb. 24, 2024, at 2:05 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – With 22 years of trial experience and currently serving as president of the Cullman County Bar Association, Melvin Hasting discussed his candidacy for Cullman Circuit Court Judge, Place 2 with The Tribune.
Hasting said he is...
State of the State: Shedd, Gudger, Stadthagen speak at annual luncheon
Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of the State luncheon at the All Steak Restaurant in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area...
Tuberville to speak at Cullman Republican breakfast Saturday
The Cullman County Republican Party will host its monthly meeting at the Cullman Elks Lodge (1609 Brantley Ave. NE, Cullman) Saturday, Sept. 7. This month’s special guest speaker will be former Auburn Football Coach Tommy Tuberville, who is running for the U.S. Senate in...
Doug Jones in Cullman: ‘This is a season of opportunity’
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones campaigned in Cullman for first time Wednesday night ahead of the Dec.12 special election. / Nick Griffin
This is a season of opportunity. The question is gonna be whether Alabama will grab hold of that opportunity, or whether we...
Judge Bob Vance speaks at Cullman Democrats meeting
Judge Bob Vance, who is running for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, speaks at the Cullman County Democrats meeting Thursday night. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats held their monthly meeting Thursday night at the Cullman Area Chamber...
Lawmakers, leaders react to Bentley’s resignation, Ivey as new governor
ALABAMA - Reactions from lawmakers and leaders around the state are pouring in following the resignation of Alabama's 53rd governor, Robert Julian Bentley. Bentley resigned amidst allegations he covered up an affair with an aide and plead guilty to misdemeanor charges in relation to...
Special Election 2017: meet the candidates
Democrat Doug Jones, left, and Republican Roy Moore, right, are the leading challengers for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Luther Strange, center. / Images courtesy of Doug Jones for U.S. Senate and State of Alabama
CULLMAN - When U.S. Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions...
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to speak at Wallace State Monday, Sept. 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama will host a constituent town hall Monday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. in Cullman County. The event will take place in the Bailey Center auditorium at Wallace State Community College.
Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Seating...
GUDGER AMENDMENT SLOWS COMMON CORE REPEAL APPROVED BY STATE SENATE TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF NEW STANDARDS
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Thursday, the Alabama State Senate voted to repeal the controversial Common Core curriculum used as a standard for public schools across the country. The bill calls for the State Board of Education to “replace the Common Core Standards for Math...
Colony hosts Cullman County Democrats, sees big turnout
Former Colony Mayor Earlene Johnson shared the story of Sojourner Truth and talked about why she is a member of the Democratic Party Saturday at the Colony Educational Complex. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY, Ala. - On Saturday morning, the Town of Colony...
Party faithful turn out for annual Cullman GOP dinner
State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview addresses the audience at Thursday night’s Cullman County Republican Dinner on behalf of Gov. Kay Ivey, who could not attend. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday evening held its annual candidate dinner...
Indivisible Alabama hosts Democratic candidate forum in Cullman
Shown, clockwise from top left: Bill Browning, Dr. Will Boyd, Van Caldwell, Mark Johnson, Brian McGee, MB Wain, Patricia Todd and Jason Fisher / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Indivisible Alabama, a “a non-partisan progressive movement that uses grassroots activism and direct action to affect change”...
Governor Kay Ivey qualifies for Gubernatorial race to seek reelection
Birmingham, Ala.– The reelection campaign for Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on Tuesday, after Ivey qualified for the 2022 Republican Primary for Governor.
Ivey Campaign Manager William Califf said that due to the tremendous success of Governor Ivey’s first term, she has strong...
Commissioner Kerry Watson announces bid for re-election
CULLMAN, Ala. - I proudly announce that I am seeking re-election for Cullman County Commission, District 1. It would be a great honor to be allowed to continue to serve the people of Cullman County and to continue to be your voice for our...
McMillan makes campaign stop in Cullman
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan made campaign stop in Cullman Thursday. McMillan is running for state treasurer. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stopped by Peoples Bank in Cullman, not as commissioner...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Carol Berry
Carol Berry (Courtesy of Carol Berry)
CULLMAN - This week, The Tribune caught up with candidate Carol Berry, who is challenging incumbent Tammy Brown for the post of Cullman County Probate Judge in the June 5 primary election. A Vinemont native and Cullman resident, Berry...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Rep. Corey Harbison
Corey Harbison / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment, we hear from Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, who serves...
Corey Freeman announces candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Corey Freeman recently announced candidacy for Cullman County Commissioner, District 4.
Freeman began serving the public at 14 years old. His first job was working as an attendant for a local gas station. At the age of 15, Freeman joined the Bremen...
Aderholt: Working to secure $102M for efforts to clear rape kit backlog
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama released the following statement on his efforts to secure $102 million to assure clearing rape kit backlogs are made a priority in 2020 federal spending. The $102 million will go to the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog...
Greg Brown seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 4
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Below is Brown’s announcement:
Greg Brown is seeking re-election for Good Hope City Council, place 4, community service.
I...
Cullman probate judge addresses lack of New Canaan votes in school tax referendum
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown (Cullman County Courts)
CULLMAN, Ala. - During last Tuesday’s special school tax renewal referendum, the district in the New Canaan precinct that lies within the corporate limits of the City of Arab turned in no votes from any of...
