‘Still Moments’: Local poet publishes collection of works
CULLMAN, Ala. – Randy C. Hale, guest columnist of The Tribune’s “Poet's Corner" weekly feature, has published a collection of poems titled “Still Moments.”...
Pilot Club of Cullman announces return of fashion show
“VOGUE 2023,” the 28th annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, will take place April 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Pilot Club of Cullman has announced the...
Christ First Ministries hosts 2nd annual Car and Truck Show
CULLMAN, Ala. –The scene was buzzing with the sounds of gravel crunching under the judges’ feet, the scent of barbecue from Little Lu's food...
Master Gardeners host Native Azalea and Wildflower Sale
CULLMAN, Ala. – A little bit of after-storm mud wasn't going to stop the Master Gardeners of Cullman County from hosting their Native Azaleas...
‘It was legit Louisiana flavor!’: United Way hosts annual crawfish boil after a 3-year hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. –The sun was warm and bright and the crawfish deliciously fresh and spicy at Goat Island Brewing Friday afternoon, March 24. The...
‘What better way than to serve food to the community?’
The Link, Kingdom Life Church team up for Community Meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County on Thursday, March 23, hosted its monthly...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Kuchengarten
KITCHEN GARDENS are a timely topic to explore as we move toward Easter Sunday and traditional Good Friday plowing and planting. In 1870s, Colonial...
COLUMN: Southern stereotypes – I’m fed up, y’all!
This is for anyone who’s said fixin’ to, tumped over a glass or rurnt something. This is for the person who agrees with a...
City telecommunicators getting new dispatch software
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s emergency dispatch center will be using new software in order to better assist the residents of Cullman....
Cullman County case to be featured on ’48 Hours’ Saturday
‘The Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford’ will air at 9 p.m. on CBS
CULLMAN, Ala. – When Tiffiney Joy Crawford, the founder of the popular...
Library hosting Spring Break Camp March 27-29
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Spring Break Camp Monday-Wednesday, March 27-29 at 10 a.m. for kids ages 8-18.
On Monday,...
County proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month, approves back-up radio system
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, March 21, proclaimed April 2023 Child Abuse Prevention Month. It also approved push-to-talk back-up radio...
Cullman Middle School construction update
CULLMAN, Ala. – In May 2022, construction of new buildings at Cullman Middle School began. However, according to the Cullman Middle School Principal Jake...
Hope Horses holding ‘Egg My Yard’ fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heading into the Easter season, local nonprofit Hope Horses is holding its “Egg My Yard” fundraiser for the third year. For...
‘I love where I’m at now’; Restoring Women Outreach hosts inaugural fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. - Restoring Women Outreach (RWO) hosted its inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 17. The fundraiser was a sold-out, intimate event...
‘Know your talents and strengths, and play to them’; Cullman matriarchs gather to share insights
CULLMAN, Ala. – Matriarchs of Cullman gathered in the banquet room of the All Steak on March 16 to share stories, insight and wisdom....
East, West Elementary students host art show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools showcased their artistic talents in the “All Creatures Great and Small Art Show” Saturday....
West Elementary hosts Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System demo
CULLMAN, Ala. – KT Security Solutions on Monday hosted a demonstration of its Rapid-Deploy Safe Room System at West Elementary School. The system is...
Book sale at Hanceville Public Library March 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Public Library will host a book sale on Saturday, March 18, beginning at 9 a.m. All books will be...
Obituary: Betty Carol Graves
Now, a beautiful soul is at peace; hardworking hands are at rest.
Our own earthly angel, Betty Carol Graves, 77, answered her Father when he...
3 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2...
Breaking the ice: Will plants recover from recent freeze damage?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The hiring of Auburn University’s new football coach, Hugh Freeze, isn’t the only freeze Alabamians experienced in December. A stretch...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles earn wins over Vinemont
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home at Jesse George Gymnasium to host Vinemont Thursday night and both...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders take home openers over Decatur Heritage
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted their home openers against Decatur Heritage Friday night, and both collected home...
PREP BASKETBALL: East Lawrence comes from behind to top Vinemont 41-39
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Vinemont Tip-Off Classic concluded with Vinemont facing off against East Lawrence. The Lady Eagles held a lead late in...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs claims County Cross Country Championships, Edgeworth, Whitlow win individual titles
BREMEN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championship was hosted at Cold Springs High School Thursday morning and the hometown Eagles claimed...
2-car wreck on Hwy. 278 kills 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – A two-vehicle wreck on Monday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Bonnie F. Pirkle, 79, of Crane Hill, according to the...
West Point seeks to expand by annexing properties
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday evening had a first reading of an ordinance to annex the Fred’s LLC...
‘Play with every piece of your heart’: Kaitlyn Benson looks back on her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview softball player Kaitlyn Benson. Kaitlyn made a lot of special memories in her Aggie...
Good Hope hosts annual Fourth of July celebration
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Crowds of locals packed Municipal Park in Good Hope Sunday night for a celebration of the Fourth of July Holiday...
Arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gov. Ivey declares March 30 ‘Doctors Day’ in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has declared March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama, a time to honor and recognize the physicians who...
Hospital entrance to temporarily close
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the main drive for Cullman Region Medical Center will be closed Wednesday, March 23,...
(UPDATED) Vinemont Town Council approves use of community center for first annual Pinnacle Place Exchange; Nina Justice sworn in as new councilmember
VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont town council met on Tuesday evening to swear in new councilmember Nina Justice. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy...
WSCC Virtual Meet and Greet to feature women training, working as diesel technicians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two women who are breaking barriers in a field normally dominated by men will be on hand for the Wallace State...
Arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the...
CCSO sees multiple drug-related arrests this week
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple unrelated arrests on Halloween weekend with the common factor being dangerous drugs and/or...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. Jimmie Ray Bice
Jimmie Ray Bice was born September 22, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of Clyde and Marjorie Lois (Sinyard) Bice. He enlisted...
Arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville man arrested on 11 grand jury indictments of child pornography
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested and charged with 11 grand jury indictments of child pornography through a multi-division collaborative effort.
The Cullman...
Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson earns full-time employment at Mercedes-Benz USA after completing Tech program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State graduate Rick Wilkerson is the first individual to earn a full-time job at Mercedes-Benz USA as a product of...
Arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
9/11: The impact on America’s (then) youngest generation
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001, unfolded on live television, Americans and the world watched in disbelief and confusion....
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies cruise to 42-19 region win at Douglas
DOUGLAS, Ala. -- On a cool, crisp September night Fairview wasted no time putting points on the board and collecting a 42-19 region win...
Arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sales Tax-Free Weekend July 16–18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 16, all back-to-school buyers can participate in the annual Sales Tax-Free Weekend. Each year on...
‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit...
Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick
Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a...
Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview blasts Brindlee Mountain in doubleheader, Cullman downs James Clemens 6-1
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games against Randolph on Saturday, Fairview hosted Brindlee Mountain in a doubleheader on senior night. In game...
Cullman High School band percussion ensemble to perform free concert Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Band program’s 2021 Percussion Ensemble will at last be able to showcase their talents Thursday, April 22 at 7...
Community Storm Shelters open during tornado warnings (updated)
The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) offered this updated list of available storm shelters ahead of Wednesday’s storms. Storms from around 5 a.m....
Saint Bernard Saints are heroes, too
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard students rolled up their sleeves and donated blood to LifeSouth Monday, March 1 at the school. Of the 24...
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls on Ivey to lift mask mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the controversial mask mandate, is set to expire this Friday, March 5 at 5 p.m....
Up, up and away…and back!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - First graders at Hanceville Elementary School (HES) celebrated the 100th day of school Feb. 8 by releasing special balloons. Already, they...
B&E, pursuit ends in arrests of 5 in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - An early morning pursuit in Hanceville ended with the arrests of five individuals Thursday.
According to the Hanceville Police Department (HPD), the...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 4
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 367,773 (+1,955...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits Tuesday night contests with Clements
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs split a pair of games with the 3A Clement Colts on a chilly night in Allen Stephenson Gym....
Special Little Free Library installed in west Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County on Tuesday morning celebrated with a ribbon cutting the recently installed Little...
PREP FOOTBALL: Several local teams locked in heated region battles
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Several local teams are in the middle of some heated region battles and with only four weeks remaining in the regular...
Mr. Big still the big man at Oktoberfest wiener dog races
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the highly competitive tradition of Cullman wiener dog racing, one name stands out in history, and this year’s contest offered...
‘It’s working’: CHS sticking with hybrid schedule, CMS adjusting traditional schedule
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School will remain on a hybrid learning schedule moving forward to ensure the safety of students and faculty, after...
Nov. 3 General Election sample ballot for Cullman County voters
Below is a sample of the ballot that Cullman County voters will see in the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. There will be six...
Drive-thru Oktoberfest dinner at St. John’s Sept. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church will host its annual Oktoberfest German Dinner Monday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 p.m. This year's dinner...
Funny Things from Yesterday : Drop me off at work and I’ll walk home
People need exercise. In this present day and age it seems that most folks just don’t take the time for a little much needed...
‘Show us what ya got!’: First Source for Women seeks local talent for fundraising telethon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville-based pregnancy services organization First Source for Women (FSW) is getting creative and hosting a live telethon fundraising event Oct. 29,...
UAB Football opens 2020 season Thursday with Central Arkansas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team is set to open the 2020 season this Thursday, Sept. 3, by hosting Central Arkansas at Legion Field. Kickoff...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 13-6 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.-
The 2020 high school football is underway, and the Arab Knights traveled to
Marshall County to take on the Albertville Aggies Friday night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont working to ‘finish games’ in 2020
VINEMONT, Ala. – After coming up just short of a playoff berth last fall, the Vinemont Eagles are preparing to bounce back and make...
Update: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Two people were arrested following a pursuit that began near Colony and ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn...
Obituary: Darlene Louise Sayre
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Darlene Louise Sayre, 61, of Logan.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mrs....
HomTex repays $1.5M, plus interest, to City of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Textile manufacturer HomTex on Wednesday afternoon presented a check to the City of Cullman to repay a $1.5 million loan made...
Jacobs proclaims Public Works Week in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday proclaimed the week of May 17-23, 2020 “Public Works Week” in the city of Cullman.
“Many...
Walker, Marchman, Watson give thoughts on 5-member commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Senate last Friday passed House Bill 486, which would increase the Cullman County Commission from three members to five....
Bringing out the Best: Easter Bunny makes early visit to homes on Cullman’s south side
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, a curious character identified only as “Mr. E. Bunny” was spotted in neighborhoods on Cullman’s south side, leaving eggs...
Arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces partnership with Amazon to counter pandemic-related price gouging by unscrupulous operators
(MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced yesterday a partnership with Amazon.com to combat unconscionable online price gouging of Alabamians by bad actors during the...
Perfect Game lists 3 Trojans as top MLB Draft prospects
Troy, Ala. – Three Trojans were named to Perfect Game's list of the nation's top 400 MLB Draft prospects, the organization announced earlier this week. Right-handed...
Bringing Out the best: Milo’s offers free meals to area children through May 15
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -
On Tuesday, Milo’s Hamburgers informed The Tribune that it has recently
launched the “Alabama Strong” campaign to support the communities where its
restaurants are...
Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public Health recommendations for possible severe weather Tuesday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them...
ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill lands on 1st team, West Point’s Welborn named 5A Coach of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala – The
Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Teams have been
unveiled and as per usual, there were several local standouts that earned
All-State...
Cullman Community Theatre enjoys 1st dinner theater outing with Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre broke new
ground over the weekend with its first non-musical (known as a straight play)
and first dinner theater production,...
Arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Funny Things from Yesterday: It scared his mule
If you have ever heard the expression, “It scared my mule,” you probably wondered where it came from and what it means. I have...
PREP BASKETBALL: Maddox passes Aycock to become Good Hope’s all-time leading scorer
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Raider
history was made during last week’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament. During Good Hope’s matchup
with Oneonta in the tournament title game,...
Hartselle man charged in Cullman with meth trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hartselle man was arrested in Cullman Thursday, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
The Cullman...
West Point man charged with multiple sex crimes
Updated 1-27-20 at 6:55 p.m. with the definitions of each charge, according to the Alabama Code.
WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has...
County proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Month; parks employees recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on Tuesday proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman County. Many municipalities across...
(Update) Man who led authorities on chase, flipped vehicle granted parole
Updated 1-8-20 4:50 p.m
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held parole hearings for 23 violent offenders this week. Included among...
End of year reports: Saving Forgotten Warriors assisting with PTSD treatments, building home in Hanceville
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit veterans’ service group Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) is finishing 2019 in a huge way with very visible projects like...
