PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls in hard-fought road battle with St. John Paul II, 28-13
MADISON - Fairview (Class 4A, Region 7) traveled to Madison to take on the St. John Paul II Falcons (Class 4A, Region 7) on the campus of Discovery Middle School Friday night. The Aggies...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors stumble, falling 43-7 to Lawrence County
Hunter Persall (24) scored the lone touchdown of the night for the West Point Warriors. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
MOULTON – It was a one-sided affair in Moulton Friday night as the West...
PREP FOOTBALL: Home sweet homecoming- Cullman defeats Columbia, 48-8
Current Cullman Football Coach Matt Plunkett, left, with his predecessor, longtime Bearcat Coach Mark Britton, right, pose for a photo at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night. A retirement reception for Britton was held in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hubbertville at home, 47-28
ARLEY - Hubbertville (Class 1A, Region 6) put 34 points on the scoreboard in the first half and coasted to a 47-28 victory over Meek (Class 1A, Region 6) on Friday night.
The Lions (3-0,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison rolls over Red Bay, 39-12, to open region play
Zayne Guthrie (2) evades defenders during Addison’s 39-12 win over Red Bay Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON – The Addison Bulldogs (Class 2A, Region 7) opened up region play this week...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles come up short on the road against Midfield, 40-20
The Vinemont Eagles took on the Midfield Patriots in Birmingham Friday night. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune)
BIRMINGHAM - The Vinemont Eagles (Class 3A, Region 5) traveled to take on the Midfield Patriots (Class 3A, Region...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders cruise past Rattlers to remain undefeated, 32-0
Photo courtesy of Preston Prewett
GOOD HOPE - The packed-out homecoming crowd had lots to cheer about Friday night as the Good Hope Raiders’ (Class 4A, Region 5) running game found little resistance against the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs slides past Sumiton Christian, 33-14
Photo courtesy of Destiny Campbell
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) hosted the Sumiton Christian Eagles (Class 2A Region 5) Friday night in the Eagles’ first home regional matchup. Cold Springs...
CCBOE passes $102M budget for FY2018-19
CCBOE Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its final public budget hearing and passed a budget just shy of...
Barnette addresses CCBOE’s decision to display ‘In God We Trust’ in county schools
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted unanimously to authorize the display of the U.S. National Motto “In God We Trust” in the offices of each county system...
Arrest reports: Sept. 13, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 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
Farr, Justin...
Suicide Prevention Month: “Suicide is just a number until it’s someone you love’
MONTGOMERY – Every year, mental health organizations and individuals in the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations,...
Judson College to host Preview & Scholarship Day Sept. 22
Judson College Student Ambassadors begin a campus tour at Jewett Hall on Preview Day in 2017. (Photo by Mary Amelia Taylor)
MARION - Judson College invites prospective students and their families to visit the Judson...
Cullman Rotary donates $4K to Cullman’s Little Pantry
Pictured left to right are: Billy Jackson, Martha Lawrence and Will Harding
The Cullman Rotary Club this week presented a $4,000 donation to Cullman’s Little Pantry.
“Cullman’s Little Pantry has provided such a positive impact on...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Pair of Lady Eagles fall to Winston County in tri-match, Cold Springs...
Kylon Hamby sends one back over the net against Vinemont in Cold Springs' Thursday win. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN – Winston County and Vinemont both traveled to Cold Springs Thursday night for...
Hanceville council talks new Taco Bell, community improvement
A developer’s drawing of Hanceville’s incoming Taco Bell
HANCEVILLE - It wasn’t Tuesday, but it was still taco day for the Hanceville City Council at its meeting Thursday evening. Council members and visitors viewed concept...
Going big: final 2018 2nd Fridays event Sept. 14
Hit Australian country trio Dozzi will headline Friday’s entertainment on the DQ stage. (Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce)
CULLMAN - This Friday, Sept. 14, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the last 2nd...
Frustrated parents confront city school board over presence of mold at West Elementary
Concerned parents and teachers filled the room at Thursday night's meeting of the Cullman City School Board. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 9-14-18 at 8:30 a.m.
CULLMAN - It was standing-room-only Thursday night at...
UPDATE: Federal judge rules Cullman County bail system is unconstitutional
BIRMINGHAM - A federal judge has ordered the Cullman County sheriff and court officials to modify Cullman County’s bond procedures, in a class action case involving arrestees who claim indigent status and are unable...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: survivor Monroe hungry for love
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s (bonus) Pet of the Week:
Monroe is an older dog whose body and stubby tail indicate that he’s got a...
Arrest reports: Sept. 10-12, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 10-12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Sept. 10, 2018
Bagwell, Westley Lamar,...
Jacobs declares Sept. 17-23 ‘Constitution Week’ in Cullman
Pictured left to right are Pat Kahler, Mayor Woody Jacobs Jacobs, Rhonda Van Zandt and Linda Kuykendall.
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, Sept. 12, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23, 2018,...
Escaped Cullman County inmates captured in Illinois
John Patrick Parsons, left, and Justin Eugene Curington, right (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Two Cullman County inmates who escaped while on work release duty Wednesday have been captured, according to the Cullman County...
Cullman Partners for Hope: R.E. Garrison Trucking receives inaugural Martha Hayes Leadership Award
WellStone Behavioral Health Chief Operating Officer Chris Van Dyke (right) presents WellStone’s and the Cullman Area Mental Health Foundation’s inaugural Martha Hayes Leadership Award to R.E. Garrison Trucking, represented by Sarah Frances Lovell (left)...
7 area students earn degrees from JSU; 2018-2019 Ambassadors named
JACKSONVILLE - More than 300 students received degrees at Jacksonville State University in summer 2018. Cullman-area graduates include:
-Mary Benefield, of Holly Pond
-Edward Bishop, of Cullman
-Jessica Hall, of Hanceville
-Aaron Peeples, of Hanceville
-Clancie Quattlebaum, of Logan
-Justin...
Baileyton installing rumble strips on Schoolhouse Rd.; talks ball field improvements
Left to right: Baileyton Town Clerk Patricia Gilbert, Mayor Johnny Dyar, Councilman Gene Sumner and Councilwoman Myra Martin (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - The Baileyton Town Council this week voted to install...
Cullman woman extradited from Florida to face capital murder charges in Birmingham
Kristen Leigh Gullion (Jefferson County Jail)
BIRMINGHAM - A Cullman woman, one of two people charged with capital murder in the deaths of an elderly Birmingham couple, has been extradited from Florida and was booked into...
No. 9 Wallace State men’s golf finishes 3rd in WSCC Invitational; freshman Matt Smith...
Matt Smith was named to Wallace State Fall Invitational All-Tournament team after finishing third in this first collegiate tournament.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State men’s golf freshman Matt Smith earned All-Tournament honors Tuesday as the 9th-ranked...
ALDOT: Traffic shifting for U.S. 278 bridge replacement at Brindley Creek
CULLMAN- The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is placing temporary concrete barriers for the eastbound bridge replacement on U.S. Highway 278 at Brindley Creek east of Alabama Highway 69 in Cullman County.
Westbound traffic is...
Arrest report: Sept. 11, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 11, 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
Hitt, Bryan...
Update: 2 escaped Cullman County work release inmates remain at large
John Patrick Parsons, left, and Justin Eugene Curington, right (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Two escaped Cullman County Detention Center inmates remain at large, according to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. The pair of...
PREP FOOTBALL WRAP-UP: week 3
West Point quarterback Rylan Jones (5) hoists running back Hunter Persall (24) in the air during Friday night’s game. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Last week was the start of region...
Colony welcomes new council member, talks food pantry
Colony Town Council, left to right: Curtis Johnson, Melvin Hammond, Ethel Alexander, Samuel Ashford, Mayor Donnis Leeth and Clerk Patricia Ponder. One seat remains vacant. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday...
Neil Putman: ‘It’s a journey and I’m enjoying every minute of it’
Neil Putman proudly shows off his new learner’s permit. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Back in July, The Tribune sat down with Neil Putman with the Cullman County Revenue Office. Neil is...
Daniel Moore Exhibit opens at Evelyn Burrow Museum
Artist Daniel Moore meets a fan during Tuesday night’s opening reception for the Daniel Moore Exhibit at the Evelyn Burrow Museum (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum on the...
Pet of the Week: Give Devotion a chance
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Devotion is an approximately 1-year-old black lab mix with beautiful tuxedo markings. She’s good with other...
American Legion’s national commander visits Cullman
Left to right: Alabama American Legion Commander Harry Christian, National Commander of the American Legion Brett Reistad and Cullman American Legion Post 4 Commander Harold Barnard pose for a photo at Veterans Memorial Park...
CCSO requesting $1.5M budget increase: ‘You can’t put a price on keeping the community...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to Cullman County Commission members during a commission work session at the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Arrest report: Sept. 10, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 10, 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
Little, Benjamin...
Remembering Brittney: Memorial ride raises $3K for family
Dylan, Brittney and Mason Daugherty shortly before Brittney passed away in July 2018 (courtesy of the family)
HANCEVILLE - A memorial ride for Brittney Daugherty was held Saturday to help raise money for her family....
Fairview Council approves new signage, improvements to walking track
Fairview Mayor Keith Henry speaks to town council members during Monday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – The Fairview Town Council discussed walking track improvements and new signage, among other town...
Cullman Council OKs rezoning requests near Rusken, Yutaka; Eva Road Bridge contract awarded
Mayor Woody Jacobs, right, listens as City Attorney Roy Williams explains Amendment 722 funding for Cullman's Technology Village. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council had an...
JV FOOTBALL: Good Hope shuts out Priceville, 36-0
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope’s JV squad faced off against the Priceville Bulldogs on Monday night, and the Raiders dominated on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-0 shutout victory.
Each defense...
Wallace State Nursing grad now naval lieutenant commander and member of Trump’s medical team
Naval Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Chris Lynn walks along the West Colonnade, which connects the West Wing to the Residence and is often seen as the backdrop to Rose Garden events at the White House.
HANCEVILLE...
Cullman Cub Scout Pack 213 registering members tonight
Cub Scout Pack 213 is having its first big pack meeting tonight at Cullman First United Methodist Church at 6 p.m.
Member Coordinator Lesley Hyde said the pack is revamping and revitalizing its program. Boys...
Cullman Gravel Ridge Farms eggs recalled
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Gravel Ridge Farms is recalling its cage free large eggs due to a potential contamination of Salmonella: “The recall was initiated because reported illnesses were confirmed at locations using Gravel Ridge...
Arrest reports: Sept. 6-9, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 6-9, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018
Bevington, Brian Alan,...
Cullman’s WellStone Behavioral Health awarded $50K grant for Stepping Up Initiative
WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke speaks about the Stepping Up Initiative at the June 12, 2018 Cullman County Commission meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Mental Health...
Thousands attend 2nd annual Bernard Blues and BBQ
Bama Blu-Grace performs during the second annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Arts, Crafts and Music Festival on Sunday. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – On Saturday and Sunday, a scorcher and a soaker,...
Cullman man charged with selling heroin
Lee McClellan (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit on Thursday, Sept. 6, arrested Lee Zane McClellan, 27, of Cullman. He is charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Week 3 scoring roundup
A Good Hope Raider reaches up to snag the football in Saturday's game against Hanceville. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Three weeks into the Cullman County youth football season, here’s how Saturday’s...
ALABAMA 200 announces fall 2018 community grant cycle
MONTGOMERY - ALABAMA 200 is pleased to announce fall 2018 Alabama Bicentennial Commission community grants for qualifying communities. These funding opportunities are available to support activities, events and projects commemorating the state’s 200th anniversary....
Karma in Cullman’s ‘Walk of Hope’ shines light on suicide awareness
Karma in Cullman Founder Rachel Bryant, right, a suicide attempt survivor, embraces her daughter Jade as the DJ plays “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Saturday at Depot Park. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
Camp Liberty plans military-themed haunt
Props for the “The Haunt at Camp Liberty” haunted trail at Camp Liberty. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
BATTLEGROUND – Battleground’s Camp Liberty has something special planned for the Halloween season: "a full-immersion, military-themed...
6 remain hospitalized following UAB bus crash in Winston County
BIRMINGHAM - Six people remain hospitalized at UAB Hospital following a bus crash in Winston County on Friday.
According to a statement from UAB on Saturday, "Twenty-six UAB employees and one First Transit employee were involved in a...
TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Federal judge issues preliminary injunction in Cullman County indigent bond cases
The Cullman County Detention Center (Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune)
BIRMINGHAM - On Tuesday, Sept. 4, U.S. Federal District Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala issued a memorandum opinion and order granting a preliminary injunction on...
2nd annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Arts, Crafts and Music Festival today and Sunday
At this weekend’s Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival, the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill (pictured is Johnsonville grillmaster Jay Wetzel) will be used to cook up brats in the parking lot of the Ave Maria Grotto,...
Igniting Hope: Local ministries, leaders come together for prayer service to start National Suicide...
Cook Ministries Director Karen Cook and suicide attempt survivor Korey Burris, the special guest speaker at Friday evening’s leadership prayer event at the Cullman County Courthouse (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late field goal gives Vinemont 15-13 win over Westbrook Christian
Updated 9-8-18 at 1:32 p.m.
VINEMONT – Westbrook Christian (Class 2A, Region 6) made its way to Vinemont (Class 3A, Region 5) Friday night for the start of region play and was sent home with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs, Guthrie roll over Winston County, 51-18
Addison's Zayne Guthrie (2) prepares to pass during Friday night's game. (Courtesy of the Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A stout defense and a bruising ground game led the Addison Bulldogs (Class 2A,...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls in region-opener shootout to Hamilton, 48-42
West Point's Tyler Thompson (45) gets his arms around Hamilton's Jathan Jackson (1). (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors (Class 5A, Region 7) stayed at home for the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late touchdown lifts Eagles over Southeastern, 28-18
REMLAP - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) traveled to Southeastern (Class 2A, Region 5) in their first regional matchup of the season Friday night. The Mustangs out-gained the Eagles in yards...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers shut out on the road by South Lamar, 45-0
The Meek Tigers never gave up in their 45-0 loss to the South Lamar Stallions. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune)
MILLPORT - The Meek Tigers (Class 1A, Region 6) made the trip to Millport...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos come oh-so-close to Midfield, 36-30, in region opener
Midfield’s offense gave the Broncos problems all night in their 36-30 loss to the Patriots. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Broncos (Class 3A, Region 5) came back home...
PREP FOOTBALL: J.B. Pennington overwhelms Hanceville, 71-8
HANCEVILLE - It was a lopsided affair Friday night as J.B. Pennington rolled into Hanceville, handing the Bulldogs a tough 71-8 loss and a 0-1 start to region play.
Pennington got off to a slow...
PREP FOOTBALL: Decatur topples Cullman 38-13; Bearcats fall to 1-2 on the season
Photo: Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune
Updated 9-8-18 1:38 a.m.
DECATUR – With close to a two-hour delay due to heavy rain and lightning, Cullman (Class 6A, Region 7) and Decatur (Class 6A, Region 7)...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope opens region play with 43-24 win over Cordova
Good Hope quarterback Bailey Quick (2) fires a pass down field during Friday night's win over Cordova. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE – Raider fans got to pack out their home stadium...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies lose region opener to DAR, 52-15
Fairview's Oakley Mullican stands on the sidelines as the Aggies take on the DAR Patriots Friday night. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Aggies (Class 4A, Region 7) came up short...
Arrest report: Sept. 6, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 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
Graves, Angela...
2nd annual Bernard Blues and BBQ this weekend
CULLMAN - The second annual Bernard Blues and BBQ Arts, Crafts and Music Festival is set for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point defeats pair of Lady Eagles teams on the road; Cold...
The Lady Warriors break the huddle coming out of a timeout during Thursday night’s win over Cold Springs. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
BREMEN – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles hosted West Point and...
‘Concerts in the Park’ series kicks off with The Pylant Family
The Pylant Family, Southern gospel music group, performs at Heritage Park Thursday. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Lots of folks came out to Heritage Park Thursday evening to hear The Pylant Family,...
Local interior designer, gardener to address Cullman Master Gardeners Sept. 20
Connie Sandlin, the interior designer/gardener who owns Cullman’s popular, garden-oriented design shop, The Blue Eyed Rabbit, will speak to the Cullman Master Gardeners on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. The talk, “Interior Design Inspirations...
Charter offering low-cost internet to seniors, low-income families; donates $3K to Commission on Aging
Charter Communications Director, Government Affairs, Taylor Vice (left), presents a check for $3,000 to the Cullman County Commission on Aging during the “A Healthy Life's a Beach” senior health fair at the Donald Green...
Arrest report: Sept. 4-5, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 4-5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018
Aaron, Benjamin Lee,...
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Meet Sarah McCravy Mann
Sarah McCravy Mann (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Young Sarah McCravy Mann was the oldest of five children and grew up on the family’s farm off Battleground Road in west Cullman County....
Wallace State’s Jimmy Hodges, Austin Monk complete Alabama Certified Workforce and Economic Developer program
Wallace State’s Jimmy Hodges (second row, left) and Austin Monk (second row, right) recently completed the ACWED program hosted by the Alabama Community College System.
HANCEVILLE – Jimmy Hodges, Wallace State’s dean of Applied Technologies,...
Walk of Hope: Karma in Cullman Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk this Saturday
Participants in last year’s walk placed photos of lost loved ones on a memory board by the Depot Park fountain. The board will be back, and families and friends are encouraged to bring photos....
Cullman Arby’s collecting items for area homeless in September
Arby’s is asking for winter items such as sleeping bags, tents, blankets, coats, boots, socks, gloves and other cold weather accessories. Personal hygiene items will also be accepted. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN...
AGCOR Steel breaks ground on new facility in Good Hope
Representatives of AGCOR, the Cullman County Commission, Cullman city government, ADECA, and Cullman city and county economic development agencies prepare to throw the first shovels of dirt on a rainy Wednesday morning. (W.C. Mann...
Mission Grove Baptist opens food shelf in Berlin
Left to right: Pastor Josh Hogland, Curt Fortner, Zane Robertson, Cindy Alverson, Joe Alverson, Eliza Fortner in front. (Courtesy of Becki Fortner)
BERLIN – Mission Grove Baptist Church was excited to open up its new food...
Arrest report: Sept. 4, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 4, 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
Mattox, Kristina...
Daniel Moore exhibition opens Sept. 11 at Evelyn Burrow Museum; reception with Moore...
The artist Daniel Moore in his New Life Art Gallery in Hoover (Photo by Jerry Siegel)
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum is proud to announce an upcoming exhibition featuring the artwork of renowned sports...
Holly Pond to remove rumble strips as soon as possible
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver speaks to community members during the Holly Pond Town Council meeting Tuesday night. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council Tuesday night voted...
Meet the Golden Dixie Chicks
Front left to right: Helen Cary, Valerie Cadle, Hazel Heinze, Becky Hudson; back row: Jeanette Buettner and Lois Dunkle; not pictured: Doris Dake (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Ms. Helen Cary of...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Raiders sweep tri-match against Hanceville, Priceville
Good Hope's Jesse Kent scores in the Lady Raiders’ win over Hanceville Tuesday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – After coming up just short on the road against New Hope over the...
Ty Parker talks about move to Arab
Ty Parker with the Arab Knight, his new school’s mascot. (Photo courtesy Ty Parker)
ARAB - Over the Labor Day weekend, The Tribune caught up with former West Point and Good Hope director of bands...
Arrest report: Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 30 - Sept. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aug. 30, 2018
Adams,...
Danville man identified as driver in high-speed chase through Cullman County
Brandon Osborne led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase on Monday, ending when he crashed into a utility pole in Hanceville. (Photo courtesy of John Anthony Leonardi)
CULLMAN - The man who led...
Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department seeking board members
The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department has nine board slots open for a one-year term. If you or someone you know is interested in serving as a board member, here is the process:
If you wish...
Cullman GOP welcomes McCool, Kilpatrick
Chris McCool, left, and Jeremy Kilpatrick, right (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republicans’ monthly meeting was Saturday morning at the Cullman Elks Lodge. The members met for breakfast and...
22nd annual Sweet Tater Festival brings crowds to Smith Lake Park
Tony Leonardi, former organizer of the Sweet Tater Festival, stands by his truck, a staple of the festival, during the 22nd annual Sweet Tater Festival at Smith Lake Park. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman...
Igniting Hope: Local ministries, leaders coming together to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide attempt survivor, speaker and founder of the online support group “Suicide Prevention and God’s Helpers” Korey Burris (contributed)
CULLMAN - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; Monday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day;...
Lions’ Labor Day Extravaganza delights in Fairview
The Fairview High School Aggie Band marches in Monday's Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Parade. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Extravaganza was held Monday at the...
Pursuit ends in crash in Hanceville
CULLMAN - A suspect being pursued by the Falkville Police crashed on U.S. Highway 31 in Hanceville, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
"There was a car crash in Falkville, and something from that...
Toddler attacked by pit bull in Fairview
Updated 9-2-18 at 8:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - A pit bull mix dog attacked a 3-year-old girl at a home in Fairview Sunday. The girl was transported by an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter to a hospital...
Spotlight: Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids
Nancy Horton leads a group in prayer over food before they deliver it to the school. (Photo courtesy of Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids)
HANCEVILLE - In the countywide Knapsacks for Kids ministry, Hanceville’s local program...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Week 2 scoring roundup
Fairview players take a break from the action. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Week two of Cullman County youth football is in the books. Here’s how the games played out.
Good Hope Raiders...
Cullman Lions ramping up for 2018 Cullman County Fair: Better rides, improved fairgrounds, new...
Exhibits like these from local school FFA chapters are a staple of the Cullman County Fair. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The smells of cotton candy, funnel cakes and caramel apples…the bright lights and sounds...
City Schools honor teachers, alumni, former principal
John Tillman (second from left), a former principal of Cullman High School, is presented with an honorary diploma during the 10th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards luncheon at Cullman High School. He is...
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Raiding the gridiron: Good Hope Raiders on the hunt
Photo: Matt Dixon breaks free for a 70-yard TD in this year's spring jamboree game against Addison.
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope High School Head...
