Ivey: Facebook to invest $750 million in new data center in Huntsville
Artist rendering of the Huntsville data center
HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that Facebook will invest $750 million to build a data...
ALDOT: Drive alert and prepare for increased traffic this holiday weekend
MONTGOMERY – For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will limit temporary...
Alabama unemployment rate steady at 3.8%; Cullman County’s rate dips to 2.8%
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s office released the state’s April 2018 unemployment numbers Friday morning. According to the state, Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April...
Ivey awards more than $924K to assist with utility bills for low-income, elderly residents
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $924,255 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility...
EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Cullman Monday
CULLMAN - An Alabama EMA/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Cullman Monday morning, May 14 at Cullman City Hall. It is one...
2-month operation nets 71 defendants, including 2 from Cullman County, and 140 firearms
BIRMINGHAM – A two-month operation focused on reducing violent crime in Birmingham and across north Alabama resulted in federal charges against 71 defendants, with...
ADPH reviewing cluster of eye cancer cases associated with Auburn University
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is working in conjunction with Auburn University to review cases of uveal melanoma among former...
FEMA urges those with March 19 storm damage to register for disaster assistance
A home on Bolte Road on March 20, 2018 (Tribune file photo)
ALABAMA - Persons and families who had property damage or loss caused by...
Unemployment assistance available to workers affected by storms in Calhoun, Cullman and Etowah Counties
The Dollar Tree, in the Marktplatz shopping center, is one business that remains closed due to damage from the March 19 hail storm in...
AL Attorney Gen. Marshall 1 of 7 AGs filing lawsuit to end DACA program
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Wednesday joined a coalition of seven attorneys...
Cullman man indicted for counterfeiting
BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury on Friday indicted two north Alabama men in unrelated counterfeiting cases, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and...
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Cullman, Calhoun, Etowah and St. Clair Counties
CLANTON – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration in response to the severe weather and tornadoes...
Alabama unemployment rate up slightly to 3.8%; Cullman’s rate dips to 3.2%
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March 2018 unemployment rate is...
BCA, ATN announce 2018 Manufacturers of the Year; 3 local businesses recognized
Birmingham Fastener and Supply, named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year, has a distribution center in Hanceville, pictured here. (www.bhamfast.com)
MONTGOMERY – The Business Council...
COLUMN: Disease-carrying ticks widespread across Alabama
The collection of ticks using sticky tape shows the abundance of ticks in certain areas in Alabama. (Emily Merritt)
As a turkey hunter, I am...
Ivey requests FEMA assistance for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair Counties due to March 19 storms
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a letter formally requesting disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah...
Ivey awards grants to Addison, Double Springs, Hanceville for police equipment
MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Ivey has awarded grants totaling $41,371 to provide equipment for three police departments...
Alabama goes orange for Work Zone Awareness Week April 9-13
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation encourages motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 9-13 by slowing down in work...
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...
West Point Elementary School kindergartner Lyric Antone honored in statewide poster contest
Cullman County’s Lyric Antone received an honorable mention in the 2017 Alabama Farm-City Poster Contest during the organization’s annual luncheon and awards program in...
Cullman County Farm-City Committee named best in state for 6th straight year
The Cullman County Farm-City Committee was named best in the state for the sixth straight year. The committee received the Overall Best Farm-City Committee...
STATE: Special Grand Jury report issued; Bentley investigation over
MONTGOMERY - Supernumerary District Attorney Ellen Brooks announced today that the investigation of former Gov. Robert Bentley and others has been concluded. The Special...
Ivey signs Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act to provide better broadband access to rural areas
Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act into law on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. / Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office
MONTGOMERY -...
AL Department of Revenue: 2-month tax filing extension for storm-affected individuals and businesses
Note: This extension is for state taxes.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) is extending deadlines to file tax returns for individuals and...
Nominations open now for state’s best retailers
Annette Harris, owner of Cullman’s Rumors Deli, accepts the 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award in October 2017. Nominations are open now for...
Shedd: new superintendent ‘the most important decision that will be made in Montgomery this year’
Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, chairman of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee on Friday got Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature on a resolution calling...
Cullman County youth excel during 3-day Junior Beef Expo
Class 1 Senior Division Showmanship winners at the Junior Beef Expo (JBE) were, from left, Rayne Starkey of Jackson County, first; Paige Quick of...
State’s February unemployment rate maintains record low of 3.7%; Cullman’s rate up slightly to 3.6%
MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent,...
2 Cullman County youth win scholarships from Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Pictured (left to right): Southeastern Livestock Exposition President Walter Crim, Walker Johnson, Mattie Wood and Poarch Band of Creek Indians Elder Billy Smith /...
What’s happening in Montgomery: Cullman County legislative update
Left to right: Sen. Paul Bussman and Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd pictured at event in Cullman on Nov. 30, 2017. / W.C....
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency following severe weather
Gov. Ivey signs the State of Emergency proclamation. / Photo credit: Governor’s Office, Sydney Foster
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of...
Alabama’s January Unemployment Rate is 3.7%; Cullman County rate ticks up to 3.5%
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday morning that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 3.7 percent, down from December 2017’s revised rate...
Huntsville man pleads guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS
Aziz Ihab Sayyed / Madison County
HUNTSVILLE - Earlier this week, a one-count information was filed charging Aziz Ihab Sayyed, 23, of Huntsville, Alabama, with...
Ivey unveils ‘Smart on Safety Initiative’ aimed at protecting schoolchildren
Gov. Ivey signs Executive Order 713 during the “Smart on Safety Initiative” press conference Tuesday in Montgomery. (Photo: Governor’s Office, Jamie Martin)
MONTGOMERY – Gov....
Gov. Kay Ivey signs statewide ridesharing bill into law
Gov. Kay Ivey waves from the seat of an Uber/Lyft car, before riding to ceremonially sign HB190 at the state Capitol in Montgomery, Thursday,...
2 Alabama journalism icons to be inducted into Hall of Honor
Kathryn Tucker Windham, left; Paul Davis, right / Courtesy of the Alabama Press Association
Kathryn Tucker Windham and Paul Davis, both icons in Alabama community...
Alabama has largest annual average unemployment rate drop in nation
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington on Wednesday announced that Alabama experienced the largest over the year unemployment rate drop, based on annual...
Celebrate Arbor Week – plant a tree!
MONTGOMERY - the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) encourages all Alabamians to join in this year’s observance of Arbor Week, which runs from Monday, Feb.19...
Alabama Farmers elect new, recognize longtime leaders; Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert and Tim Donaldson honored
From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell, Cullman County’s Jeremy Calvert and Federation Horticulture Division Director Mac Higginbotham.
MONTGOMERY - More than 600 farmers representing...
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of AL presents $950K to UAB; $37K from Cullman fundraising
Andres Forero, M.D., head of the UAB breast cancer research program, left, Carol Myers, president of the BCRFA Board of Directors, and Michael Birrer, M.D.,...
Ivey expedites signing of bill as part of Toyota-Mazda incentives package
Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, Gov. Kay Ivey and Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur during the signing of Senate Bill 98 / Governor’s Office, Hal Yeager
MONTGOMERY...
State files lawsuit against major opioid manufacturers
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall announced today that the State of Alabama has...
Ivey awards City of Cullman $450K for completion of Brunner Street project
Gov. Kay Ivey, Cullman Economic Development Agency’s Jamie Troutman and ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell in Montgomery / Governor's Office, Hal Yeager
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay...
Opioids in Alabama
MONTGOMERY - On Jan. 24, Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, State Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear, and Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris...
(UPDATED) STATE REPORT CARD: Cullman County Schools receive a ‘B’; City Schools an ‘A’
Updated 2-1-18 7:18 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Alabama State Department of Education (ASDE) on Thursday released the 2016-2017 State Report Card, part of 2012's Alabama...
Sheriff’s office to receive new K-9 unit and patrol vehicle with kennel
MONTGOMERY - Six law enforcement agencies across north Alabama are set to receive upgraded equipment thanks to $144,000 in grants awarded by Gov. Kay...
Governor Ivey urges employers to hire veterans, apply for federal designation
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has joined U.S. Labor Sec. Alexander Acosta and Alabama Labor Sec. Fitzgerald Washington in urging employers to recruit and...
UPDATE: Gov. Ivey responds to Hanceville mayor’s comments
CULLMAN - As controversy swirls around today's news that Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this morning called for Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail's immediate resignation over...
WATCH: Shedd, Harbison, Bussman talk state, local issues at annual Cullman luncheon; Bussman takes aim at Alabama State Department of Education
Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman spent a good portion of his time speaking about education at Friday’s State of the State Community Luncheon. / Nick...
Trump administration removes more abortion protections; Ivey responds
Gov. Kay Ivey, seen here on Monday, Jan.15, 2018 in Montgomery, on Friday voiced her support of President Donald Trump's actions on abortion. /...
Cullman County unemployment rate dips to 2.8%
MONTGOMERY - December’s state unemployment numbers were released Friday morning, with Alabama maintaining November’s rate of 3.5 percent, a record low, and Cullman County’s...
2018 Alabama general election: candidates; pro-life constitutional amendment
CULLMAN - Major party candidate qualification for the 2018 Alabama general election opened on Jan. 8. After the first week, the candidates listed below...
ALDOT, Alabama EMA: winter weather will bring dangerous conditions
ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency in preparation for winter weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential...
ALDOT prepared for approaching winter weather
MONTGOMERY – With temperatures dropping below freezing and rain predicted for Friday through early Saturday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) encourages motorists to...
Widespread flu outbreak prompts Gov. Ivey to declare State Public Health Emergency
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus....
It’s official: Toyota-Mazda selects Alabama for $1.6 billion auto plant with 4,000 jobs
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey joined Toyota and Mazda leaders today to announce that the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama, as the site of...
January is Radon Action Month; ADPH offers free radon test kits
MONTGOMERY - Do you know that winter is the perfect time to protect the health of yourself and your family from radon? Radon is...
Community response to crashes at AL 91 intersection brings ALDOT to Hanceville
Mayor Kenneth Nail, along with members of Hanceville’s City Council and other officials, met with ALDOT’s John Cooper at the intersection of Alabama Highway...
Ever seen a black bear in Alabama? You might soon
Black bears in Alabama are being studied by using DNA collection devices, like barbed wire around a bait, as well as collaring adult bears....
Troopers: 23 fatalities during holiday travel period
MONTGOMERY - Alabama State Troopers investigated 23 traffic deaths during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday travel period, which was from 12:01 a.m....
Alabama ‘mudpuppy’ now listed as endangered species
The Black Warrior waterdog, also known as the Alabama mudpuppy, is now listed as an endangered species. / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
ALABAMA -...
Upcoming legislative session highlights
Cullman’s legislative delegation: Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman; Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; and Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle / Tribune file...
What’s on deck for upcoming legislative session
CULLMAN COUNTY - Before the 2018 legislative session kicks off in Montgomery on Jan. 9, The Tribune caught up with area Representatives Corey Harbison,...
ADPH issues alert of increased flu activity across Alabama
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state.
A media release...
AL AG Marshall joins legal fight to support Trump’s order against sanctuary cities
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 11 state attorneys general in an amicus brief to support President Donald...
Insurance checklist for 2018: 5 policies to review as you start the new year
MONTGOMERY - The start of a new year is a good time to re-evaluate your insurance coverage needs. Changing circumstances may require updated policies....
Governor awards $2.3 million to assist low-income residents
MONTGOMERY- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.3 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve...
Governor announces Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative
Photo courtesy of Alabama 200
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this month announced the Alabama Bicentennial Schools education initiative. The initiative is designed to encourage...
Alabama unemployment hits record low 3.5%; Cullman Co. steady at 3%
MONTGOMERY – The state’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 percent, a new record, according to a media release from Gov. Kay Ivey. Cullman...
ALDOT reminds drivers to drive responsibly this holiday season
MONTGOMERY – With the highest year-end travel volume on record expected* and those road trips taking as much as three times longer than normal**,...
ALEA preparing for greater Christmas presence on Alabama roadways
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will have a greater Christmas presence this holiday season by assigning all available Alabama State Troopers...
Significant flu activity in AL; Cullman Regional reports ‘substantial increase’ this week
MONTGOMERY - Influenza activity levels are increasing across the state of Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), which said several...
AL Sec. of State Merrill says all write-in votes in special election to be ID’d, documented
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, pictured in Cullman in April 2017 / Tribune file photo
MONTGOMERY - Pursuant to Act 2016-450, regarding the identification...
ADPH: ‘Share Your Smile with Alabama’ photo contest open to 3rd graders statewide
MONTGOMERY - A healthy smile is important to children, both for their overall health and self-esteem. The Oral Health Office of the Alabama Department...
Birmingham man gets 20 years for selling heroin that killed Cullman man
Michael Dewayne "Big Boi" Johnson
Updated 12-15-17 at 10:45 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Birmingham man to 20 years in prison...
Roy Moore releases new statement; refuses to concede election to Jones
MONTGOMERY - Former Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore on Wednesday released a video statement. In it, Moore again declines to concede the election to...
SPECIAL ELECTION: Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore; Moore not conceding
ALABAMA - In a stunning come-from-behind victory, Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy Moore in the U.S. Senate special election Tuesday by a razor-thin...
Ivey awards more than $37M to help low-income families with energy bills
MONTGOMERY – With the first real surge of winter weather in Alabama last week, Gov. Kay Ivey is awarding $37.3 million in grants to...
2018 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest opens Dec. 11
The 2018-19 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest winning entry, the Green-Winged Teal, by John Denney of Alexander City. / www.outdooralabama.com
MONTGOMERY - Alabama artists...
Cullman County’s Haynes elected to State Women’s Leadership Committee
Cullman County's Lydia Haynes was elected State Women’s Leadership Committee Region 1 director during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec....
Cullman County Farmers Federation recognized with Award for Excellence
The Cullman County Farmers Federation received the Award for Excellence Dec. 4. at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery. The award...
The Tribune’s Loretta Gillespie wins Print Communications Award for Excellence in Ag Journalism
Print Communications Award winner Loretta Gillespie, center, with Cullman County Farmers Federation Reporter Lisa Lake, left, and Alabama Farmers Federation Director of Communications Jeff...
Statewide, Troopers investigate 6 traffic deaths, 10 fewer than 2016, during Thanksgiving weekend
MONTGOMERY – In the days leading up to and during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday travel period, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) promoted #ArriveAliveAlabama...
Duck River project awarded $193K, Stony Lonesome $550K, in state grants
Stony Lonesome Park Manager Tyler Lindsey offers advice to a driver on how to make it up Donkey Punch, one of the park's hills....
Gov. Ivey proclaims Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation formally declaring Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. Small Business Saturday is designed...
State Troopers: Buckle up, slow down and drive alert this Thanksgiving holiday
Photo courtesy of Drive Safe Alabama
MONTGOMERY – To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide and as an added safety precaution, the Alabama Department of Transportation...
AG Marshall joins coalition urging protection of prayer at public meetings
Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, right, seen here in a Tribune file photo from 2017
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall joined a coalition...
Gov. Ivey kicks off Farm-City Week with tree planting
Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off Farm-City Week by joining members of Rotary, Alabama Farm-City and Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) for a ceremonial tree...
State’s Oct. unemployment rate record low 3.6%; Cullman Co. at 3%
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s office Friday morning released the state’s latest unemployment numbers. According to the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL), Alabama’s preliminary,...
Moore campaign: 12 women come forward to affirm Roy Moore’s character
MONTGOMERY – Wednesday night, the Judge Roy Moore Campaign for U.S. Senate released the statements of 12 women who it claims are coming forward...
Roy Moore: ‘I don’t even know the woman’
Roy Moore addresses the media Monday evening. Photo credit: ABC 33/40
CULLMAN - A fifth accuser came forward on Monday, alleging that Judge Roy Moore,...
Moore responds again to allegations of sexual misconduct
(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
MONTGOMERY - Judge Roy Moore responded again today to allegations that surfaced Thursday morning in a report from The Washington Post...
Gov. Ivey promotes Veterans Day through proclamation and executive order
Gov. Kay Ivey signs Executive Order 712; pictured to the far left is Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Clyde Marsh and to the...
Leaders respond to Roy Moore allegations
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks to guests at a Republican dinner in Cullman on July 28,...
Cullman County youths bring home awards from state sheep show at Alabama National Fair
Kiah Lake of Cullman County was named reserve supreme champion in the Breeding Division of the Alabama National Fair Youth Sheep Show in Montgomery...
Opioid crisis: national public health leaders offer advice to local communities
BALTIMORE - At “America’s Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact,” a national summit conference at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health...
House committee streamlines process for veterans to update status on AL driver’s licenses
MONTGOMERY - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who serves as chairman of the House Interim Committee on Driver’s License Review, joined with members of...
Ivey awards $3.8M to aid abuse victims statewide; almost $27K to Victim Services of Cullman
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this week awarded $3.8 million to 49 nonprofits statewide which offer a variety of assistance at no cost to...
Ivey awards $1.3M for new state drug task force; Cullman 1 of 7 regional offices
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.3 million to establish a new drug task force that will operate throughout the state...
