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Good Samaritan Health Clinic enrolling uninsured patients in Colony this Saturday

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COLONY - On Saturday, Jan. 13, representatives from the Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be at Colony Town Hall from 10 a.m. until noon to sign up eligible non-insured county residents for its services.  Certain...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Thursday night scoring roundup

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West Point v. Hayden / Photo courtesy of Bill Piper Fairview 60, Curry 12 (Girls) The Lady Aggies easily took care of business at home against Curry to improve to 15-6 overall. They remain perfect at...
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ALDOT prepared for approaching winter weather

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MONTGOMERY – With temperatures dropping below freezing and rain predicted for Friday through early Saturday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) encourages motorists to drive with extreme caution and to monitor road conditions before...

PREP BASKETBALL: Saints, Lady Eagles win in Vinemont

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VINEMONT- The Vinemont Eagles started hot Thursday night against the St. Bernard Saints. Katch Johnson scored the first six Eagle points on a pair of threes, prompting a St. Bernard timeout. Coming out of...

Pet of the Week: Brutus is ready for the Great Outdoors

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Brutus, an 18-month-old male terrier hound mix that was confiscated from his former owner in an animal cruelty case. Now, things have changed....
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Big heart, tiny ways: meet Baileyton’s Orby Shedd

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Orby Shedd at his home in Baileyton / W.C. Mann BAILEYTON - There is a man named Shedd whose accomplishments are well-known in east Cullman County.  State Rep. Randall Shedd . . . is his...

Widespread flu outbreak prompts Gov. Ivey to declare State Public Health Emergency

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday declared a State Public Health Emergency due to this season's widespread outbreak of the influenza virus. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris is expected to...
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Arrest report: Jan. 10

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bevington, Brian Alan, 50 second-degree criminal trespassing unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle (3 counts) Duke, Donna...
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4-way stop coming to notorious Hanceville intersection

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HANCEVILLE - After multiple deadly accidents, the latest on Jan. 4, 2018, and a wave of community action reaching out to state authorities from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to the office of...

Man, in U.S. illegally, busted for trafficking meth in Cullman County

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Juan Carlos Jimenez-Alcarez / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office HANCEVILLE - A man who the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said is in the United States illegally was arrested last week near Hanceville for trafficking in methamphetamine. According...

Sign up now for Cullman County Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

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CULLMAN -  The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is now accepting applications for the next session of its popular Citizens’ Academy. The nine-week program begins on Feb. 20 and will meet on Tuesday evenings...
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Tutors meet students, faculty at WSCC Student Resource Center open house

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Wallace State’s Spring 2018 student tutors are, front row, from left, Nancy Tyree, Amanda Matthews, Alex Carter, Ryan Davis and Alex Morrison; back row, from left, Hunter Rusk, Connor Franks, Ben Smith, Isaac Vacheresse...
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Cullman Farm-City youth awards

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These Cullman Farm-City youth winners were selected from more than 400 students across Cullman County by the Cullman Farm-City Committee. Outstanding Youth Award Winners for Cullman County are selected each year based on citizenship, community...

Cullman man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Eva Road

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VINEMONT - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Vinemont Wednesday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Randy Joe West, 40, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene. The wreck...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Updated schedule due to weather concerns

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Some area high school basketball games have been moved around due to the threat of winter weather on Friday. Below is the updated schedule, as of 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday, Jan. 11: Addison...

Armed robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hanceville Tuesday night; HPD searching for suspect

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HANCEVILLE - Hancevile Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville Police Department are asking for any information the public might have about an armed robbery that occurred at the O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 836...

Evelyn Burrow Museum opens ‘Color Explosion’ exhibit

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A Tuscan landscape is one of the subjects of paintings on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum from the collection of Mississippi artist Bewey Bowden. The exhibition “Color Explosion” can be seen now through...

PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets announced for 2018 county tournament

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2018 Cullman County Basketball Tournament Coordinator Ronnie Barnes announces this year’s brackets on Wednesday afternoon. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County Basketball Tournament is right around the corner and will be back in...
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Arrest report: Jan. 9

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Abbott, Kalyn West, 25 judge’s order- possession of drug paraphernalia judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled...

It’s official: Toyota-Mazda selects Alabama for $1.6 billion auto plant with 4,000 jobs

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MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey joined Toyota and Mazda leaders today to announce that the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama, as the site of their new joint-venture manufacturing plant. The new plant will have the...
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Thank you! from The Tribune staff

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Patricia Bentley and Belle from CAAWA with donations given to the organization. The staff of The Cullman Tribune would like to give a big thank you to all of you who donated to our inaugural...
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Wal-Mart Foundation donates $40K to Good Samaritan Clinic

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Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic recently received a $40,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation through its State Giving Program.  Pictured are Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson, front left, and board chairman Teri...

Gentry responds to lawsuit against him, 48 other sheriffs

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry responded late Tuesday to a lawsuit filed on Friday, Jan. 5 by the Southern Center for Human Rights and...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville girls, Good Hope boys get wins; scoring roundup

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Hanceville's Raiden Morgan (13) takes a shot from the free-throw line Tuesday night against Good Hope. / Norman Bush GOOD HOPE - Tuesday night was a full night of hoops in Good Hope, with the...
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Relay for Life kick-off event Thursday

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It is almost time for another exciting kick-off event for Relay for Life. The event will be Thursday, Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Cullman.  We...

Cullman Council announces Chief Reinhardt’s retirement; multiple annexations approved

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Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire April 1. / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman City Council announced that Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr. will retire...

CHS varsity boys top Warriors; West Point’s JV squads and varsity girls outscore Cullman

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Cullman's Zane Manley (15) and West Point's Rylan Jones (5) / Bill Piper WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Cullman Bearcats Tuesday for a night full of basketball starting with the two...

PREP BASKETBALL: Saints win 44-36; Lady Eagles victorious, 59-23

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CULLMAN - The first quarter of the hardwood match-up between St. Bernard and Cold Springs was a defensive battle. Neither team could get much going on the offensive side of the court because of...

ASDE publishes school data dashboard; County superintendent responds to preliminary performance report

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The Alabama State Department of Education published its new online dashboard system on Dec. 30, 2017. For now, the system includes only partial “report card” data and partial ACT Aspire results. The state “report...

More than 32 tons of trash collected by Cullman Co. inmates in 2017

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The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew worked more than 314 miles of area roads in 2017.  / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office CULLMAN - In 2017, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew picked up...

Festival of the Cranes returns this weekend

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Whooping crane / Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture DECATUR - If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary that doesn’t involve lots of mileage or money, consider a short trek up the road...
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Arrest report: Jan. 8

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Freeman, Breanna Reigh, 27 failure to appear- third-degree domestic violence harassing communication (2 counts) harassing communications Goodwin, April...

9 area students graduate from Troy University

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TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2017/2018 academic year. Local-area residents who graduated include: Christina Donnell, of Blountsville,...
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Obituary: Henry Clay Smith, Jr.

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Memorial Graveside services for Mr. Henry Clay Smith, Jr.; 66 of West Point, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Cullman City Cemetery, with Bro. Steve Rodgers officiating. Military honors...
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Obituary: Bobby Wallace Byars

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Bobby Wallace Byars was born November 2, 1943 to Jessie Wallace Byars and Lena Gibson Byars Denton. He was a Retired Coal Minor. Mr. Byars passed away on January 6,2018 at the age of...
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Obituary: Vera Mae Clark

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Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Mae Clark, 91 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel burial will follow at New Hope #2 Cemetery,...
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Obituary: Jimmy Mitchell Pigg

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Funeral services for Jimmy Mitchell Pigg, 64 of Cullman, will be 2 p.m Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in East Point Cemetery. Rev. Randy Sellers will be...
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Obituary: Jeremy Odell Young

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Jeremy Odell Young, 20, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 5, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Young was born on June 7, 1997, in Birmingham. Jeremy loved his son and enjoyed hunting...

Bama win means big business for local print shop

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Hanceville’s Creative Design worked into the wee hours after Monday night’s College Football National Championship game, printing 15,000 Alabama T-shirts. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - National championship games almost always mean busy nights for the...

U.S. Space and Rocket Center: free admission for teachers this weekend

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HUNTSVILLE - Hey, teachers!  Want a chance to get away for a day, brush up on a little science and a little history, and not spend a bunch to do it?  This coming Friday...

Reckless driving stop leads to trafficking arrest

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Christopher Allen Michael Burgess / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  Officers with the Cullman Police Department on Saturday arrested a Cullman man for trafficking in illegal drugs. The arrest came after Christopher Allen Michael Burgess,...

WSCC basketball teams notch weekend wins; ACCC play begins Tuesday

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Wallace State guard Xavier Malcom (4) was named the ACCC Player of the Week on Monday after registering 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists in his first start of the season against Arkansas...

2 advocacy groups sue 49 AL sheriffs over feeding of inmates

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GREENSBORO - On Friday, the Southern Center for Human Rights and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice filed Southern Center for Human Rights and Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice v. Kenneth...

Hanceville teen charged with capital murder in Etowah County

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Tyler Michael Abbott / Etowah County Detention Center GADSDEN - A 17-year-old from Hanceville is behind bars in Etowah County, charged as an adult with capital murder, according to a report from The Gadsden Times. The...
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Arrest report: Jan. 5-7

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 5-7. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Brooks, Anthony De Jon, 19 second-degree promoting prison contraband second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana Clemmenson, Matthew Frederick, 44 failure...
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ICE BREAKER INVITATIONAL: local results

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West Point High School’s Hunter Appling placed first in the 60-meter hurdles and fourth in 60-meter dash. / Courtesy of Heith Yearwood BIRMINGHAM - The Ice Breaker Invitational indoor track meet was held over the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Jan. 8-13 schedule

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Monday, Jan. 8 Marion County @ Addison (JHG, JHB, VG, VB) Good Hope @ Danville (VG, VB, JVB) Vinemont @ West Point (9B, JVB, VG, VB)   Tuesday, Jan. 9 Cold Springs @ St. Bernard (VG, VB) Cullman @ West Point...
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January is Radon Action Month; ADPH offers free radon test kits

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MONTGOMERY - Do you know that winter is the perfect time to protect the health of yourself and your family from radon? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United...
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OPINION: Paws for Frosty

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After hearing countless versions of “Baby It’s Cold Outside” during this Christmas season, I couldn’t help but think of the poor four-footed friends left out in the cold. As a rule, if you feel...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1926 and 1938

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From the Files of 1926: Miss Mary Clara Goehler and Max F. Buettner were married on September 5th, at high noon, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Henry Meyer officiating. Earl Wilhite, of Dayton,...

Tractor Supply celebrates grand opening in new location

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Manager Chris Terry gave out souvenir hats to visitors at Saturday's grand opening celebration. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - After months of redesign and reconstruction, the old K-Mart building is back in business.  On Saturday,...

Community response to crashes at AL 91 intersection brings ALDOT to Hanceville

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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 91 and Edmondson Road by Dale’s Saturday morning. / W.C....

TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: County commissioners, county engineer respond to road concerns

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Cullman County has 2,393 miles of roads, more than 1,500 of which are maintained by the Cullman County Road Department.  CULLMAN - A while back, The Tribune invited its readers to sound off about...
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Obituary: Patricia Stephens

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Graveside service for Patricia Stephens, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Bethsadia Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Graves officiating. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
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Obituary: Roy Lee Maner

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Mr. Roy Lee Maner of Cullman passed away on January 4, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born in Cullman on April 11, 1929 to Perry Lee and Laura Elizabeth Tillman Maner....
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Obituary: William Elliot Free, III

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Funeral Service for William Elliot Free, III, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Steve Gruman officiating. Burial will follow at...
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Obituary: Martha Ann Andrews

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Graveside services for Mrs. Martha Ann Andrews, 75 of Cullman, were at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian cemetery, with a Celebration of Life service immediately following at...
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Obituary: lvin (Al) John Preiss, Jr.

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lvin (Al) John Preiss, Jr. of Cullman, Alabama passed away on January 4, 2018. Alvin was born on October 10, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama to the late Alvin and Frieda Preiss. He graduated from...
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Polar Bear Plunge sees lowest temps ever

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The crowd at this year's Polar Bear Plunge may have been smaller, but it was no less enthusiastic. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - This year's Polar Bear Plunge is in the books and according to...

ArtsKids! continues with BroadwayKids! and StudioKids! classes at Wallace State

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Area students participating in the SingKids! session of ArtsKids! at Wallace State perform during the Christmas Spectacular in December, with Wallace State students. HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will continue...
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Ever seen a black bear in Alabama? You might soon

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Black bears in Alabama are being studied by using DNA collection devices, like barbed wire around a bait, as well as collaring adult bears. One question researchers hope to answer is whether bear nests...

VFW, Auxiliary support local veterans

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Cullman VFW Post 2214 Post Commander Jerry Willibey, right, and Ladies’ Auxiliary President Dee Harris. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization that has been serving veterans and their communities...

PREP BASKETBALL: Friday night scoring roundup

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West End 39, Vinemont 30 (Girls) Vinemont is now 1-14 on the season after falling to West End at home and will travel to West Point on Monday.  West End 65, Vinemont 57 (Boys) Vinemont falls in...
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PREP BASKETBALL: JV squads split pair; Varsity Fairview teams sweep West Point

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Fairview's Bryson Fletcher (42) and West Point's Rylan Jones (5) in Friday night's game in West Point / Bill Piper WEST POINT - The West Point Warriors hosted the Fairview Aggies Friday night for a...
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Brr: Polar Bear Plunge Saturday morning at CWAC

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CULLMAN - Tomorrow's the day. Brave souls will jump into the outdoor pool at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) for a chance to win a year-long family membership to the center. Cullman...

Crane Hill man ID’d as victim in Thursday night crash in Hanceville

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HANCEVILLE - A Crane Hill man was killed, and another person injured, Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville residents say is a notoriously dangerous intersection. Cullman County Coroner...
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Arrest report: Jan. 4

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Beasinger, Tonya Monk, 43 failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument Brown, David Olvin, 31 failure to...

Cullman Regional seeing almost 10x more flu cases than last year

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CULLMAN - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) last week issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state, and Cullman Regional continues to see a higher than normal number of...

Cullman man charged with murder in shooting death of stepfather

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William Thomas Maddux / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN - A Cullman man who allegedly shot and killed his stepfather before turning the gun on himself has been charged with murder, according to Cullman Police Department...

EXCLUSIVE FULL STORY: CHS officially names Gardendale’s Plunkett new head football coach

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The Tribune got an exclusive meet-and-greet with new Cullman High School head football coach Matt Plunkett on Thursday, when he and his family took a tour of the campus with CHS Principal Kim Hall...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Dora sweeps Good Hope at home; other scores

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Good Hope's Matthew Dixon (10) reacts as a Dora player nabs the ball. / Josh McBrayer GOOD HOPE - It was a barn burner from start to finish when the Good Hope Raiders suited up...

PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs girls (JV,V), Bulldogs (JV,V) nab wins

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HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Eagles of Cold Springs Thursday night for a regular season basketball matchup and all four games were physical and low-scoring. The junior varsity girls of Cold Springs took...

Altec donates $5K to benefit female welding students at Wallace State

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Altec representatives Kelly Westin, left, and Chris Harned, present a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Altec to Wallace State Future Foundation’s Suzanne Harbin and Welding Program Director Jim Thompson. HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State...

Stephanie Jowers honored with ‘Service Above Self’ Award

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Pictured, left to right: Perry Shields, Maria Stanford, Stephanie Jowers and Jeb Williamson  / Cullman Rotary Club CULLMAN - The Cullman Rotary Club on Thursday presented its Community Service Above Self Award to Stephanie Jowers. The...

1 dead, 1 injured in wreck at notoriously dangerous Hanceville intersection

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HANCEVILLE - One person was killed and one injured Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville residents say is a notoriously dangerous intersection. The incident occurred around 5:05 p.m. at...

Human trafficking: Local focus on national epidemic

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At an awareness event in October, Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chair Kathy Wilson, right, displayed Tribune articles on the county’s first two human trafficking arrests. / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - On Dec....

2 Cullman-area students named to Judson College Dean’s List

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Allie Smith, left and Katie Speer, right / Judson College MARION – Two Cullman-area students were named to Judson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. Freshman Allie Smith, of Holly Pond, and senior...
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Cullman GOP calls for Fairview CCBOE candidates

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The Cullman County Republican Party is currently looking for Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) candidates from the Fairview district. Chris Carter, our incumbent school board member from Fairview, has done a great job...
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Arrest report: Jan. 3

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 3. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Garner, Toby Christian, 37 failure to appear- public intoxication Green, Jason, 35 writ of arrest- child support Mahler, Matthew...

Pet of the Week: Baby Hazel wants to grow up in her forever home

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Hazel is a 7-week-old tri-color puppy. / Cullman County Animal Shelter CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay wants to let their Pet of the Week, a tri-colored female puppy named Hazel, introduce...
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Troopers: 23 fatalities during holiday travel period

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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. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, to midnight Monday, Jan. 1, 2018....
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City of Cullman: business licenses due now

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CULLMAN - Cullman City business licenses are now due and payable. If you don’t already have your renewal forms you may download them by following the link below, or you may pick them up...
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Obituary: Martha Ann Andrews

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Graveside services for Mrs. Martha Ann Andrews, 75 of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian cemetery, with a Celebration of Life service immediately following...
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Obituary: James Ronald “Ronnie” Quick

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Funeral services for James Ronald “Ronnie” Quick, 63, of Hanceville are 2 p.m. Friday, January 5 at Hanceville Funeral Home, with interment in Bethlehem East Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 9...
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Obituary: Ryan Holman

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Ryan Holman, 38 of Ashridge, entered into rest at Lakeland Community Hospital on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. A full obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
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Obituary: Nancy Ann Carey

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Nancy Ann Carey, age 72 of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born, July 23, 1945 in Providence, RI to Stanley and Marie Banach. Cullman Heritage Funeral...
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Obituary: James Sherrell Rhodes

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Funeral service for James Sherrell Rhodes, 79, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery, Bro. Mike Tidwell and Bro. Carlton...
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Obituary: Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes

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Nancy Louise Townsend Haynes was born January 1, 1945 in Decatur, AL to Claude & Leona Francis Maddux Townsend. She passed away on January 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
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THURSDAY: I-65 lane closure in south Morgan Co.

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HUNTSVILLE - The outside lane and shoulder of Interstate 65 northbound near mile marker 319 (south of the Falkville exit and north of the Lacon exit) in Morgan County will be closed on Thursday,...

(Updated) Coroner ID’s woman killed in Wednesday night crash in Vinemont

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Updated 1-4-18 at 9:57 a.m. VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday evening, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who identified the victim as Kendra Elizabeth Johnson, 34. Johnson was...
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Obituary: Refford Eddy

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Funeral service for Refford Eddy, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethsadia Cemetery, Revs. Larry Brown and Tim Nabors officiating....
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Arrest report: Jan. 2

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Aaron, Amos Moses, 31 first-degree receiving stolen property first-degree theft of property Gamble, Charles Verlis, 40 public intoxication Laningham, Kevin...
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County Schools on 2-hour delay Thursday, Friday

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CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools will be on a two-hour delay due to extremely cold temperatures on Thursday, Jan. 4 and Friday, Jan. 5. Cullman City Schools will start at normal time, according to Superintendent...
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Alabama ‘mudpuppy’ now listed as endangered species

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The Black Warrior waterdog, also known as the Alabama mudpuppy, is now listed as an endangered species. / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ALABAMA - The Black Warrior waterdog, a large aquatic salamander found only...

PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors, Raiders start off new year with victories

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WEST POINT - What a way to start off 2018 for the West Point girls and Good Hope's boys, along with the JV boys, coming away with big wins Tuesday night. Good Hope 42, West...

Upcoming development could begin new approach to downtown construction

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Architect’s concept drawing of the front of the proposed Turner three-story business/loft apartment development / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission met in a protracted session, voting to...

Fairview moves to appoint Edelman new councilman

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FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve the appointment of Steve Edelman as its new councilman. Edelman, who was not present at the meeting, will fill the seat left...

Upcoming legislative session highlights

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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 photos, State of Alabama CULLMAN - As Alabama’s Legislature gets ready...
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CCSO: shooting investigation reports turned over to DA

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Logan Trammell / Facebook CULLMAN - Findings of an investigation into a fatal Christmas Eve shooting have been turned over to the Cullman County District Attorney's Office, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed late...

Mark Britton: in his own words

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Coach Mark Britton, pictured here on Jan. 1, 2018, led the Cullman High School football program for 17 years. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The 2017 football season was an emotional one for the Cullman...