Office of Gov. Kay Ivey announces death of Alabama First Dog Bear
Gov. Kay Ivey with Bear (Office of Gov. Kay Ivey)
MONTGOMERY - The Office of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is sad to announce the death of Bear, Ivey’s beloved dog, who passed away this afternoon...
Ivey breaks ground on Mazda Toyota plant in Huntsville, state’s largest economic development investment...
Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony in Huntsville (Office of Gov. Kay Ivey)
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday joined Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. to break ground on their new $1.6 billion...
2 charged after meth, guns found by Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Christian Davis Barnett; Desiree Jean Barnes (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with agents from the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) on Friday arrested Christian Davis...
PREP BASKETBALL: Saints edge past Eagles 45-43; Lady Eagles handle Lady Saints
St. Bernard's David Kim defends an inbound pass from Vinemont's Katch Johnson during the Saints' 45-43 win over the Eagles. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT – St. Bernard made the trip up Highway 31 Thursday...
ADOL: Employment, jobs count hit record high for 6th consecutive month; Cullman Co. unemployment...
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s statewide unemployment rate for October is unchanged from September’s. According to the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL), the preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, unchanged from September’s rate,...
Colony’s new Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry holds first food distribution
Colony’s Carpenter’s Cabinet held its official grand opening last month, then took time to train volunteers before beginning food distribution last week. (Tribune file photo)
COLONY - The Town of Colony’s Carpenter’s Cabinet community food...
‘Think Local First Cullman’: Cullman Chamber launches mobile app to promote member businesses
Image courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently released a smart device app designed to help Chamber members promote their businesses, and to help shoppers...
Forum addresses Cullman area’s housing gap
James Gilleylen, president and CEO of JQUAD Planning Group, speaks at Thursday night’s Community Needs Forum hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman...
New Anchor Club at Cold Springs largest in international organization
(Left to right) Elaine Cole, president of the Pilot Club of Cullman; new Anchor Club member Treasure Tubbs; and Cold Springs High School Anchor Club Sponsor Tammy Gay pose for a photo Thursday at...
Jay and Melissa Betts named 2019 City Family of the Year
Melissa Betts speaks Thursday night at the annual Farm-City Banquet after she and her husband Jay Betts, looking on, were named the 2019 City Family of the Year. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
In separate cases, CPD arrests 2 for selling meth
Steven Douglas Coots; James Michael Thomas Criscoe (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - Two Cullman men were arrested this week, in separate cases, both charged with selling methamphetamine.
On Tuesday, the Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit...
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team finishes 5th at season-opening tournament, competes in Enterprise on...
Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Billy Ellis, Jon Elliott, Megan Corbett and Harrison Wright. Team members not pictured are R.J. Bynum and Gabrielle Quebedeaux.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team...
Arrest reports: Nov. 13-14, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 13-14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018
Aderhold, Nicholas Heath,...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Raiders and Bulldogs preparing to host round-2 playoff bouts
Senior running back Matt Dixon racked up 255 yards and four touchdowns in Good Hope's first-round victory over St. John Paul II on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
‘Billy the Kitten and Travis Too’: Annual ‘Serendipitous’ book drive for Children’s Hospital returns...
“Billy the Kitten and Travis Too” is the tale of an Old West kitty and his faithful steed, who happens to be an armadillo.
CULLMAN - Elena Caudle and Bethany Kerr, the local author/artist duo...
Final election numbers in as provisional ballots counted
CULLMAN - By state policy, staff at the Cullman County Probate Office counted provisional ballots on Tuesday, one week after the election, arriving at a final vote tally for the county.
Provisional ballots are cast...
Marchman, Watson sworn in for new terms
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman (left) and Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson (right) were officially sworn in by Judge Gregory Nicholas Wednesday morning at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
(Updated) Friday and Saturday community events
CULLMAN - Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Friday and Saturday. Find all events or submit your own at www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show
The Annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show at...
Hundreds turn out for Hopewell’s Thanksgiving meal
The community lined up for the second annual Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday night at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The cold and...
Moss Service receives Torch Award for Ethics from North Alabama BBB
Pictured left to right: Tina Richardson, office manager; Benjamin Joslin, family service counselor: Mike Pepple, general manager, Valerie Wininger, funeral director; Jacqueline Schendel, Better Business Bureau (Courtesy of Mike Pepple)
Updated 11-16-18 9:03 a.m.
CULLMAN -...
‘It pays off to see everyone happy’
East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins jokes with students and families at Wednesday’s student parent Thanksgiving lunch at the school. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – East Elementary School second and fourth graders...
COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State cross country teams wrap up impressive seasons at NJCAA...
The Lions finished 22nd at NJCAA Division 1 Championships in Garden City, Kansas last week
HANCEVILLE -- Wallace State’s cross country teams wrapped up a memorable season recently at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I...
Man transported to hospital after Wednesday morning wreck
Emergency responders from the Cullman Police Department, Cullman EMS and Cullman Fire Rescue responded to the wreck Wednesday morning. (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A wreck on U.S. Highway 31 South at...
Arrest reports: Nov. 13, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Coots, Steven...
Make your voice heard: Part 2 of Chamber’s Community Needs Forum Thursday night
Image courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host part two of its Community Needs Forum series, “Your Community, Your Future,” on Thursday, Nov. 15...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman picks up road sweep over Hanceville
Cullman's Anna Grace Murphy drives to the basket for two points during the Lady Bearcats' 79-56 win at Hanceville Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Bearcats made the short trip to Hanceville...
Community Profile: ‘My one great accomplishment in life was marrying her’
On Jan. 22, 2017, an EF3 tornado ripped through Albany, Georgia toppling a large tree onto attorney Jimmie Davis’ home. Davis had a tough decision to make. Move to Cullman with his daughter, Carol,...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama warns Alabamians of robocall scam
BIRMINGHAM – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers and Alabamians about a nationwide robocall scam. These calls falsely claim to be made by Blue Cross Blue Shield. They appear...
Victim Services hosts inaugural turkey shoot for Harbor Haus
Organizers and participants in Victim Services of Cullman’s inaugural turkey shoot pose for a photo on Saturday at the event. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Victim Services of Cullman, with the help...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8-12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8-12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018
Bailey, Nathan Paul,...
Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show raises more than $4K for Christmas Love
It was a cold, but beautiful, day Saturday for the 32nd annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Show Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The 32nd annual Ho! Ho!...
Hopewell Baptist hosting free Thanksgiving meal Wednesday, Nov. 14
Guests are welcomed to the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville in 2017. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:30-8...
Holly Pond senior holding toy drive for local children
Donation boxes like these can be found at The Cullman Tribune, Saving Forgotten Warriors, Grand Pointe Pharmacy and The Fillin’ Station. (Photo courtesy of Pat Sims)
CULLMAN - Ally Sims, a senior at Holly Pond...
Community with Carol: Katie Loyd of St. Vincent de Paul
Carol Berry with Katie Loyd
I believe I have found the oldest nonprofit in Cullman: St. Vincent de Paul. The mission of this organization is to assist the less fortunate of our community on a...
‘Come Home to Vinemont’: school prepares to celebrate community history
Former Vinemont Principal Dr. Jane Teeter talks about community history during last year’s school event. (Photo courtesy Jacqueline Hill)
VINEMONT - Over two days this December, Vinemont Elementary School (VES) will hold its eighth annual...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY STATE MEET: Lady Eagles claim 1A/2A state title; Eagles, Bearcats take...
Ava Akridge, Reagan Parris and Ashleigh White finished third, fourth and sixth, respectively, for the Lady Eagles to help the Cold Springs girls earn the 1A/2A Cross Country State Championship Saturday morning. (Nick Griffin...
Meet Kim Beck, of Beck’s Auto Body
Kim Beck (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Kim Beck knew when he was young that he wanted to work with and help kids. He even thought about running a daycare at one...
CCSO plans 2-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class on Monday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 24. The classroom portion will take place on Nov. 19 at...
Dodge City to open ‘Little Food Pantry’ Nov. 19
Dodge City Town Hall, seen on Thursday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
DODGE CITY – Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced recently that a “Little Food Pantry” is coming to Dodge City. It...
Free Master Class in ballet offered at Wallace State Nov. 17
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a Master Class in ballet this autumn to offer young people, their teachers, and parents an insight into the new WSCC dance program.
The Master Class, which...
Career fair focuses on middle schoolers
Middle school students from across Cullman County visited Wallace State on Thursday for the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Career Awareness Fair. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Approximately 1,000 eighth-grade students...
‘When you wake up on Monday, I want you to thank a veteran’
The Cullman Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors at East Elementary’s Veterans Day program Friday. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – East Elementary School on Friday honored veterans at a special program....
Holly Pond Schools honor veterans
Holly Pond students honored veterans at a special Veterans Day program Friday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - On Friday morning, students and faculty of Holly Pond’s three schools came together to welcome...
City, County holiday hours
All Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day. All sanitation routes will run normally.
Files from Yesteryear: 1938
From the Files of 1938:
Cullman events of 61 years ago are given.
Cullman of 1877, contrast to present day condition as noted in today’s W.A.P.I. Broadcast.
In examining the files of The Alabama Tribune, published by...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Maria Richter Shultz
Maria Richter Shultz (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson South introduces Cullman Tribune readers to the creative thinkers and...
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Nov. 12-19
Image courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse
CULLMAN - This month, sites in the Cullman area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week, Nov....
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Good Hope shocks West Point as high school regular season concludes
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from the final week of regular season high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State, and Good Hope stunned the West Point juggernaut by handing the team its first...
Hanceville Elementary recognizes veterans
A tribute video is shown during Hanceville Elementary School’s Veterans Day program this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Hanceville Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day program this week featured poems recited by...
Alabama health officials confirm state’s first case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis, rare polio-like disease
BIRMINGHAM - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed the state's first case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a rare polio-like disease that affects the nervous system.
Health officials say the cause of...
Cullman EMS dispatcher welcomed to ‘Stork Club’
Katie Harbin of Cullman EMS poses with the “Stork Club” mug she received from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Whisenhunt)
CULLMAN – The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) welcomed...
Wallace State breaks ground on new Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship
Left to right: Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Wallace State Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges; Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail; Lance Self, founder and CEO of ZeroRPM; Alabama Senator-Elect Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; U.S. Rep. Robert...
Santa, Buddy the Elf and others kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’ in...
Santa Claus, Buddy the Elf and their guests enjoy the “snow” in the breezeway of the Cullman Chamber of Commerce Friday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Santa Claus and Buddy the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Raiders blast Falcons 62-28 behind dominant night on the ground
Good Hope's Isaiah Green rips off a big gain on the ground in the Raiders' 62-28 thrashing of St. John Paul II Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
HUNTSVILLE - Good Hope started...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Holly Pond’s season ends in round 1 at Geraldine, 29-14
Holly Pond's Alex Corneglio fights for yardage in the Broncos' 29-14 loss to Geraldine Friday night. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune)
GERALDINE - The 3A Holly Pond Broncos traveled to take on the Geraldine...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison routs Sulligent, 56-6, in round 1
Grant Rice returns a punt for a touchdown in Addison's 56-6 win over Sulligent Friday night in round one of the AHSAA playoffs. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON – It was a cold,...
Firehouse Subs to open in Cullman in December; Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill...
Images courtesy of Firehouse Subs, Marco’s Pizza and Diablo’s Southwest Grill
CULLMAN - Firehouse Subs is scheduled to open at the beginning of December according to Bill Ming, whose company, Athens-based Ming Enterprises, is developing...
Fun weekend events
Here are a few events going on in the Cullman area this weekend. All events are on Saturday, Nov. 10, unless otherwise noted.
Turkey Shoot Fundraiser for Victim Services of Cullman, 7-11 a.m.
Victim Services of...
ALEA to add digit to new driver’s license numbers beginning Dec. 1
Samples of new driver’s licenses (adult and minor)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will soon add a digit to driver’s license numbers to accommodate the state’s growing population. Effective Dec. 1, 2018,...
Arrest reports: Nov. 8, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 8, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Kent, Loyd...
Hanceville receives $25K anonymous donation for narcotics dog
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail looks through a display at Shawn Bennett, owner of Too You Nique in downtown Hanceville. The mayor, council and others visited downtown businesses after the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday...
PREP BASKETBALL: Saints and Lady Saints win over Athens Bible; JV Saints fall to...
St. Bernard's Jose Zatarain hit a pair of free throws late in the fourth quarter that helped the seal the Saint's 53-44 win over Athens Bible. (Sammy Confer for the Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - St. Bernard stayed...
West Elementary students honor veterans at annual assembly
Students representing five branches of the United States military participate in a flag ceremony at West Elementary’s annual Veterans Day program Thursday. Shown, left to right are: Dylan Hastings, Tommy Herc, Ella Kate Lang,...
Sacred Heart Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar this Saturday
Tribune file photo
The annual Spaghetti Supper and Turkey Bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 in the Family Life Center of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of...
COLLEGE GOLF: Wallace State golf teams wrap up successful fall seasons; Lady Lions win...
The Lady Lions Golf Team finished their fall season strong by winning the Jefferson State Invitational last week.
HANCEVILLE -- Wallace State’s men’s golf team wrapped up its fall slate this week, finishing sixth at the...
PREP FOOTBALL: 3 local teams gearing up for postseason play Friday
Broncos running back Tyler Simmons runs for a big gain in Holly Pond’s 38-20 win over Vinemont on Oct. 26. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 AHSAA State Football Playoffs have...
(Updated) Volunteers gearing up for ‘Christmas Love’
Updated 11-12-18 12:16 p.m.
Editor's Note: This year’s Christmas Love program already has a full list of children and families and is taking no more applications; donations can be dropped off at the Cullman Caring...
Fairview’s Col. Fallin completes Appalachian Trail, raises almost $17K for children of fallen warriors
Col. Donald Fallin atop Mt. Katahdin, Maine, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin)
FT. BRAGG, N.C. - In the latter part of October, The Tribune’s W.C. Mann received a...
Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo Saturday at the Agriplex
The Holly Jolly Christmas Vendor Expo will take place this Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex.
Vendors include:
Angel's Touch Massage
Blessings Cakes and Cupcakes
31 Bags
Plunder
Plexus
Rodan and Fields
Younique
Paparazzi
Tupperware
Lucky Lizard
Repurposed Furniture
The event...
Community invited to help Alabama Retail Association kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’...
Magan Bartlett, from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, holds a "Shop Alabama for the Holidays" sign at last year's event. The Alabama Retail Association will kick off this year's event on Friday in...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5-7, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5-7, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
Anderson, Steven Matthew,...
1st graders learn about medical matters at Wallace State’s ‘Let’s Pretend Hospital’
Kids learn about the importance of handwashing in the “Germ Room.” (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - This week, Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) approximately 450 nursing students took time off from class...
Op-ed: It’s time to get back to work in Montgomery!
Alabama Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
Winning football coaches tell their teams to celebrate victory for 24 hours then get back to work.
We're ready to get back to work in Montgomery!
As I make my plans for...
Wright marks 25 years at Childhaven
Dr. Jim Wright (contributed)
CULLMAN - Childhaven Executive Director Dr. Jim Wright recently celebrated his 25th year at the organization. He began on Oct. 1, 1993 and is the longest serving executive director in the...
Lights of Love program to honor the late Bob Echols
The 2018 Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love program will honor the late Dr. Bob Echols of Cullman Regional.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation will host the Annual Dr. Herman...
St. Paul’s youth hold inaugural Harvest Walk
Children from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church pose in front of Cullman’s Little Pantry, where they left three wagonloads of canned goods. (contributed)
CULLMAN - Recently, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church held its inaugural “Harvest Walk,” where...
Arrest reports: Nov. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Moore, Tammy...
2018 Farm-City Tour highlights economic diversity of Cullman County
Stan Wood, right, talks with tour participants about managing timber on his property, Riverwood Farms, so that it promotes healthy tree growth while also providing a strong habitat for wildlife.
CULLMAN - The annual Cullman...
Cullman Regional offering free prostate cancer screenings Nov. 10, 14
CULLMAN - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is offering free prostate cancer screenings in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 14.
According to the Prostate...
Master Gardeners to host Autumn planting demo Thursday, Nov. 8
This butterfly photo by Cullman County Master Gardener Ellen Hall was selected for the popular, national magazine, Birds and Blooms, for publication in September 2018.
CULLMAN - Come join this beautiful, orange butterfly (Gulf Fritillary)...
More than $266K raised at annual Wallace State Student Investment Luncheon
Attendees of the Wallace State Future Foundation Student Investment Luncheon look over silent auction items up for bid. The luncheon raised more than $266,000 to support scholarships.
HANCEVILLE - More than $266,000 was raised during...
PREP BASKETBALL: JV and varsity Saints win season openers; Lady Saints fall short
St. Bernard's John Rose brings the ball up the floor on a fast break during the Saints' 57-48 opening night win over Whitesburg Christian Academy. (Nick Griffin for the Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Saints got...
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...
Community with Carol: Julie Hall from The Link of Cullman County
Julie Hall, left, and Carol Berry, right
My guest this week on “Community with Carol” is Julie Hall from The Link of Cullman County. We talked specifically about the Pure Joy program that she facilitates.
I...
Groundbreaking Friday for Wallace State Technical Education Center for Welding and Entrepreneurship
Concept art shows the planned technical education center at Wallace State in Hanceville. (Courtesy of Wallace State)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will break ground on a new Technical Education Center for Welding and...
West Point 6th graders win regional scholars’ bowl tournament
L-R: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Katie Beth Yovino, Silas Baty, Aaiden Jones, Mikhail Dujoud. (Photo courtesy Tina Yovino)
WEST POINT - The scholars’ bowl teams of West Point’s middle and high schools...
Arrest reports: Nov. 5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Trammell, Donald...
Pet of the Week: gentle-giant Duffy looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Duffy is an approximately 1.5-year-old lab/Akita/basset hound (maybe?) mix. He’s big, but gentle.
Ruttkay shared, “Please, do...
Former Dowling students gather for reunion
1943 Dowling Junior High graduates, from left, Dorothy Calvert Rivers Atkins, Dewel Lott and Mildred Eady Edmondson at Saturday’s Dowling Junior High School reunion (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CRANE HILL - “There’s a...
Cullman High Theatre wins big at district Trumbauer
Cullman High School Theatre brought home Best in Show honors, among many others, from last weekend’s Trumbauer Festival in Florence. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Jane Skinner)
FLORENCE - On Saturday, Cullman High School’s Theatre Department...
CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONALS: Lady Eagles, Bearcats, Saints, Lady Saints claim section titles
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles finished as section champions in Tuscaloosa Friday after posting a total time of 1:48:59.79 and 24 points. (contributed)
CULLMAN - It was a busy weekend for cross country squads across...
Baileyton accepting bids for new town hall; council reflects on recent visit by cast...
The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council on...
Cullman Council bids farewell to Garlan Gudger, welcomes David Moss
District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council on Monday officially appointed...
Cullman County voters will check in electronically at the polls Tuesday
Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown demonstrates the use of an ExpressPoll Tablet electronic pollbook. The pollbooks will be used at all Cullman County voting precincts in Tuesday’s election. (Maggie Darnell for The...
19th ranked Lady Lions win 10th consecutive ACCC tournament championship, District L/M title
The Lady Lions defeated Monroe College Sunday to capture their 10th straight ACCC title.
HANCEVILLE -- Wallace State volleyball’s postseason dominance has now covered an entire decade. The top-seeded Lions went undefeated in the Alabama Community College Conference...
Arrest reports: Nov. 1-4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1-4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018
Charland, Laurence Rene...
Dollar General opens in Garden City
GARDEN CITY - Dollar General is now open in Garden City. The store is located at 105 Second St. SW. An official grand opening will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 .m.
The grand...
SCHOLARS’ BOWL SCOREBOARD: Middle and high school matches
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from last week’s middle and high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.
Middle school matches
Tuesday’s matches concluded the middle school regular season. West Point, which had a bye week,...
Local veteran honored with Quilt of Valor
Back row, left to right: Cindy Wilson, Jim McNees and Pat Duncan, with Terry Clark Duncan (front) (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - Terry Clark Duncan was honored Saturday for his military service...
Down-home cooking at The Fillin’ Station
Pam and Mick Whitt, center, are the owners of the local favorite, The Fillin’ Station, inside the Texaco in downtown Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - It’s been open for a few...
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Sprout Fiber Internet update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative in June announced big news for its customers: the launch of Sprout Fiber Internet. So far, according...
