Missoula Children’s Theatre in Cullman; auditions Jan. 15

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Image courtesy of Missoula Children’s Theatre CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will make its annual stop in Cullman this month. The group will be in town from Jan. 15-20 to put on “Jack and...
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Arrest report: Dec. 29 – Jan. 1

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 29 - Jan. 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Anderson, Madilyn Paige, 19 failure to appear- liability insurance required failure to appear- minor...
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Movie Review: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” a fun time

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“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” directed by Jake Kasdan is neither a direct sequel, nor a reboot of the original “Jumanji” movie from 1995, but it clearly takes place in the same world. There...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Games this week

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In last week’s West Point Christmas Classic, the freshmen title went to the ninth-grade Cullman Bearcats, who beat Muscle Shoals 44-35. / Josh McBrayer CULLMAN COUNTY - Here’s a look at basketball matchups around the...
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Separate fires destroy 2 homes on New Year’s Day

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Image shows house fire near Bethsadia Monday afternoon. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Separate house fires destroyed two homes in Cullman County on New Year's Day. The first was on County Road 1339 in Vinemont...

NWS Huntsville: Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect from 9 p.m. to noon Tuesday

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CULLMAN - A WIND CHILL ADVISORY remains in effect for the Cullman area from 9 p.m. tonight until noon Tuesday. From the National Weather Service in Huntsville: Bitterly cold arctic air and northerly winds will create...
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UCF stays perfect, defeats Auburn in 2018 Peach Bowl, 34-27

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Auburn's Eli Stove (12) / Josh McBrayer ATLANTA - It was a rough start for both the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Auburn University to open the 50th Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The Knights won...

Warming stations open in Cullman and Hanceville

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Left to right: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Cullman County VOAD Director Chris Hopper and Cullman Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Anderson / W.C Mann CULLMAN COUNTY - As temperatures...

Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018: part 2

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Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Randall Shedd, Kerry Watson and Jerry Barlett / WSCC / Tribune file photos CULLMAN COUNTY - In this installment of The Tribune’s New Year’s series, we hear from Wallace State President Dr....
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Files from Yesteryear: 1919 and 1959

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From the Files of 1919: Eleven students at API were expelled this week for hazing of freshmen. Miss Lucile Sparks entertained a group of young friends at a Halloween party. Present were Gladys Kilpatrick, Mattie Lea...

New Year’s closings and sanitation schedules

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Cullman County Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day. County Sanitation will run its normal routes. City of Cullman City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in...

Cullman’s Tyler Nunnelly on being a Bearcat, heading to EKU

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Tyler Nunnelley (61) has signed with Eastern Kentucky University. / Joe McElroy CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats have developed a tradition for elite offensive linemen and senior Tyler Nunnelley is the latest product. Nunnelley was...

PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos take consolation win; schedule for Jan. 2-5

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Holly Pond 60, Rowen County (KY) 42 (Boys) The Holly Pond Broncos left Tennessee Saturday with the consolation bracket crown after defeating Rowan County (Kentucky) in the consolation round of the King of the Smokies...
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NWS Huntsville issues Wind Chill Advisory for Sunday night/Monday morning

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WIND CHILL ADVISORY for midnight Sunday night until 11 a.m. Monday morning. Wind Chill Advisory A bitterly cold arctic front will bring dangerous wind...

The Warrior: unmasked

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Sam Roberts, the face behind The Warrior, covering the 2017 West Point Christmas Classic on Thursday, Dec. 28. / Nick Griffin WEST POINT - It’s fair to say that most of the schools in the...

What’s on deck for upcoming legislative session

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Before the 2018 legislative session kicks off in Montgomery on Jan. 9, The Tribune caught up with area Representatives Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope and Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to talk about what...
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Bill Smith Buick GMC donates $1.8K to Bosom Buddies

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The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation received a check for $1,833 from Bill Smith Buick GMC, Inc. Shown in the photo is Judy Grissom, CCBBF board member, receiving this check from Andy Cole, general...

CP&R’s Community Wellness Week set for Jan. 1-6; Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 6

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Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after last year’s Polar Bear Plunge. / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) is gearing up to start...

PREP BASKETBALL: Scores from around the area

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Section 52, Cold Springs 50 (Girls) Cold Springs looked to end the DAR Christmas Tournament on a winning note against Section, but fell just short at the end, losing by two points. The Lady Eagles...
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WEST POINT CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: Warriors finish 3rd in varsity; Bearcats take 9th-grade title

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West Point's Rylan Jones / Josh McBrayer WEST POINT- Friday marked the final day of the West Point Christmas Classic and what a day it was. Thrilling wins, technical fouls and a hot clock made...
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Elks, New Year’s Eve-Eve at Goat Island

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The Cullman Elks Lodge will hold a New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Sunday evening. / Cullman Elks Lodge CULLMAN - Where do you and  yours plan on ringing in the new year? Below are two...
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County Commission meeting notes: Dec. 28

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Cullman County Commission / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, with only three items on its agenda. All three passed unanimously. Approved a three-year participation agreement with the...
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Arrest report: Dec. 28

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Brewer, Charity Faye, 36 possession of drug paraphernalia possession of prescription medicine Brown, Amanda Black, 35 failure to appear-...

ADPH issues alert of increased flu activity across Alabama

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an alert of increased influenza (flu) activity across the state. A media release from the ADPH reminds the public that the flu is...

AL AG Marshall joins legal fight to support Trump’s order against sanctuary cities

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MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 11 state attorneys general in an amicus brief to support President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding sanctuary cities. The attorneys general filed a...

Insurance checklist for 2018: 5 policies to review as you start the new year

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MONTGOMERY - The start of a new year is a good time to re-evaluate your insurance coverage needs. Changing circumstances may require updated policies. Did you have a baby? Get married? Purchase a new...
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Strange New Year’s traditions from around the world

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New Year’s Day is just around the corner, and before you know it, people from all over the world will celebrate its arrival by doing some pretty strange things. While people here in Alabama...

PREP BASKETBALL: Scores from around the area

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West Point 59, Phil Campbell 46 (Girls) West Point found a perfect time to snap their four-game skid Wednesday: in the Keith Davis Memorial Christmas Tournament, as they improve to 11-4 on the season with...

WEST POINT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Day 2 recap

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West Point's Rylan Jones (5) / Nick Griffin WEST POINT - Day two of the West Point Christmas Tournament started off with a bang and set the tone for the rest of the day. Good Hope...
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Remembering 2017; anticipating 2018

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Pictured left to right: Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman / Tribune file photos CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new year is upon...

Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth talks hometown and new job

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Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, right, with Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander, in July / W.C. Mann COLONY - The town government of Colony has faced some challenges this year, but Mayor Donnis Leeth seems as upbeat...
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Arrest report: Dec. 27

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Hudson, Felisha Nichole, 31 failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia possession of drug paraphernalia failure to appear-...

CPD: Traffic stop nets almost 22 grams of meth

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Micky Dwayne Teague / Cullman Police Department CULLMAN -  A traffic stop in Cullman led to the discovery of 21.9 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of a Decatur man, according to the Cullman Police...

Hanceville man arrested for allegedly molesting multiple children

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Wade Allen Waldrop / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was arrested on Dec. 26, following an investigation by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in which it was discovered that he...

City Parks and Rec hosting ski trip Jan. 26-28

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Photo courtesy of Winterplace Ski Resort CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation announced this morning it will host a ski trip Jan. 26-28. The event, the department’s first-ever ski trip, will take place at Winterplace...

Governor awards $2.3 million to assist low-income residents

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MONTGOMERY- Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.3 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. Community Action Partnership of North Alabama...

Governor announces Alabama Bicentennial Schools Initiative

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Photo courtesy of Alabama 200 MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this month announced the Alabama Bicentennial Schools education initiative. The initiative is designed to encourage all public, private and homeschool students and teachers to participate...
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Update: Family says man was accidentally shot, killed by own father

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Logan Trammell / Facebook JONES CHAPEL - More details have been revealed about the Christmas Eve shooting that resulted in the death of Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, of Jones Chapel. Family and friends spoke to...

Cullman’s Roxanne Orr on Belmont University’s Dean’s List

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NASHVILLE - Roxanne Orr, of Cullman, qualified for the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of...
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Arrest report: Dec. 22-26

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 22-26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Boyd, Amy Jessica, 46 failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance Conklin, Neal Patrick, 39 failure...

Monograms Plus owner Margaret Hamm named to Alabama Retail Association board

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Margaret Hamm / Alabama Retail Association MONTGOMERY – Margaret Hamm, co-owner and operator of Cullman’s Monograms Plus, was recently elected to the Alabama Retail Association’s board of directors. Hamm’s term begins Jan. 1, 2018. Monograms Plus,...

Pet of the Week: meet Casey, who wants to start the new year in...

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CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Casey, our Pet of the Week: “Hi!  I’m Casey, a 1.5-year-old, 30-lb. female terrier mix.  I was picked up as part of...

Cullman area football players make ASWA’s All-State Team

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CULLMAN - The Alabama Sports Writers Association’s (ASWA’s) All-State Football Team was released Saturday night and several local stars appeared on the list. The teams are broken down by classification and each classification has...

WEST POINT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Day 1 recap

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WEST POINT - The West Point Christmas Tournament tipped off Tuesday afternoon, making for a full day of round ball. Brewer 52, Good Hope 46 (Varsity Game 3) Success running the floor coupled with good inside...
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NWS Huntsville: Light sleet, ice, snow possible in area overnight

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville issued the following Special Weather Statement for the Alabama counties of Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan, Marshall, De Kalb and Cullman: Light Wintry Precipitation Possible South of the Tennessee...

Cullman’s Will Raney presents honors research during UA’s CBH Live

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TUSCALOOSA - Will Raney, of Cullman, a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama, presented the goals, outcomes and impact of research conducted in fall 2017...

West Point awarded $120K grant for turn lane, infrastructure

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Pictured is West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo. / Tribune file photo Edited 12-27-17 for clarity WEST POINT - The Town of West Point has been awarded a $120,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), according to a...

Homecoming: Wendy Shaw returns to Cullman as the city’s first certified nurse midwife

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Wendy Shaw is Cullman’s first-ever certified nurse midwife. / Cullman Primary Care CULLMAN - Cullman native Wendy Shaw is happy to be home. She’s even happier to be breaking new ground as the city’s first-ever...

What happens on December 26?

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CULLMAN - We at The Tribune hope that you had a merry Christmas; but that day is now behind us and Dec. 26, the day of returned gifts, is upon us.  Of all those...

Jones Chapel man killed in Christmas Eve accidental shooting

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Updated 12-25-17 at 9:02 p.m. JONES CHAPEL - An accidental shooting has claimed the life of a Jones Chapel man. Logan Wayne Trammell, 22, died early Christmas morning after being accidentally shot on Christmas Eve. Cullman...

Christmas Eve at Sacred Heart

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Fr. Patrick Egan compliments the kids on a job well done. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman celebrated one of its favorite annual traditions in...

Poet’s Corner: “The Shepherds”

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"And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them." Luke 2:20 The Shepherds Out in the fields the shepherds kept, their...
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Applicants wanted for 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class; begins Jan. 31, 2018

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Applicants are wanted for the 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class, to begin Jan. 31, 2018. If you register for the class before Dec. 31, the fee is $125 and includes the cost of...

Holiday season traditions: Christmas trees

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A Christmas tree decorated with Chrismon symbols and other ornaments at Oak Level Baptist Church near Holly Pond / W.C. Mann As we count down to Christmas, The Tribune decided to take a look at...

Business spotlight: Greencraft Mowers

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CULLMAN - Greencraft Mowers has been a fixture among local businesses in Cullman for years. It’s a family-owned business that has grown from a repair shop to a store offering products, advice, repairs and...
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Foxgloves & Fireflies: glitter in the cornbread

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Since when did everything switch from rushed to warp speed? Christmas and other holidays are always a hectic time, but this is just ridiculous! Even though shopping online has given some of us a way...
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Nick’s Picks: 10 best Christmas movies

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Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" / Warner Brothers CULLMAN - It's that time of year again for families all over the country. Christmas is approaching, and everyone has at least one...
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Devil Dawgs serves up hope and joy for Christmas

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Pat and Joe Brown (R), with help from Michael Washam (L), serve up lunch outside Five Points Grocery Thursday. / W.C. Mann Love God, serve people.  God has blessed us a lot with our business. ...

Youth lacrosse league forming now; register through Dec. 27

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CULLMAN -  Cullman Parks and Recreation is forming several youth lacrosse teams to compete with teams from Birmingham and Huntsville this spring. Registration is open now through Dec. 27 for the league, which is...

Students with advanced degrees forging new career paths at Wallace State

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Jason Sanford entered Wallace State’s Welding program in January 2016 after spending a decade in the banking industry as a loan lender. Sanford is on track to graduate in May 2018. HANCEVILLE - Stroll through...

Hoop dreams: Whitlock brings love of game to new basketball complex

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Cullman Basketball Complex owner Branch Whitlock (in gray) said he saw a big local need for a facility like his. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - Cullman has always been a big sports town, but basketball...

Holiday closings and sanitation schedules

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Edited 12-27-17 Cullman County Cullman County offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26, for the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 for New Year’s Day.  Cullman County Sanitation will not collect garbage on Christmas...

Save the date: Tim Tebow Night to Shine Special Needs Prom Feb. 9; pre-registration...

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From the 2017 Night to Shine Prom/ courtesy Fairview: the Grace Place FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: the Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored...
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ST. BERNARD CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT: Saints, Cleveland take title games

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The St. Bernard Saints pose with their St. Bernard Christmas Tournament title trophy on Friday night, Dec. 22, 2017. / Josh McBrayer CULLMAN - The St. Bernard Christmas Tournament wrapped up today on the campus...

From the mouths of babes

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CULLMAN - First United Methodist Church Cullman (FUMC) hosted a Christmas program put on by its Mom’s Day Out and Sonshine Preschool students this week, and the sanctuary was full of excited parents and...
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Arrest report: Dec. 21

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Phillips, Shannon Dawn, 38 permitting dogs to run at large permitting livestock to run at large Walker, Connie...

Pet of the Week: Senior gal Dulcet looking for her forever companion

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CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, a volunteer at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to Dulcet, a senior yellow lab. Dulcet is and older and wiser female, a potential therapy dog. She is an excellent...

Alabama unemployment hits record low 3.5%; Cullman Co. steady at 3%

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MONTGOMERY – The state’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 percent, a new record, according to a media release from Gov. Kay Ivey. Cullman County’s rate is holding steady at 3 percent. Ivey announced Friday...

ALDOT reminds drivers to drive responsibly this holiday season

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MONTGOMERY – With the highest year-end travel volume on record expected* and those road trips taking as much as three times longer than normal**, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reminding travelers to...

Hanceville joins state program to collect debts from Alabama tax refunds

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HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council voted to enact an ordinance that creates a mechanism to collect debts, whether those who owe those debts like it or not.  The measure will...

BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Bearcats, Aggies take 2nd place finishes

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The Bearcats with their second-place trophy from the "Boneless Bracket" in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - It was a tale of two halves for the Cullman Bearcats Thursday night...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville, Holly Pond each nab a pair of wins

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Hanceville's RJ Evans (1) / Norman Bush HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Holly Pond Broncos in a series of four home games Thursday at Lane Horton Gymnasium. Hanceville 47, Holly Pond 33 (JV...
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Saints, Lady Eagles get wins in St. Bernard Christmas Tournament

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CULLMAN - Things got off to a rocky start for Vinemont when the Eagles took on a hot-shooting St. Bernard team. The Saints were money from the floor, burning up the nets and taking...

Cullman Christmas tradition: Sacred Heart Children’s Christmas Eve Pageant and Mass

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New pageant director Monica Windham with daughter Jordan Windham (L) and niece Anna Hilb (R) / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in downtown Cullman, the annual Christmas Eve Children's Mass...
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Arrest report: Dec. 20

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Abbott, Randall Joe, 30 probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance Duke, Michael Ray, 36 probation violation-...

Cullman Co. Mayors and Commissioners Association selects new officers, public service award recipient

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Incoming CCMCA officers, from left, Vice President Donnis Leeth of Colony and President Bill Oliver of Holly Pond / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At its last meeting of 2017, the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners...

FULL STORY: County mayors, commissioners support vote on fuel tax hike to fund road...

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Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed fuel tax legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the...
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Vinemont High team wins InSPIRESS Competition at UAH

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Vinemont High School's InSPIRESS team / Photo courtesy of Shannon Bridges VINEMONT - Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Dec....

BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Cullman cruises past Hayden; scoring recap

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HANCEVILLE - Cullman took on Hayden to finish off day one of the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge inside Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State Wednesday night. The Bearcats didn't waste any...

ALEA preparing for greater Christmas presence on Alabama roadways

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MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will have a greater Christmas presence this holiday season by assigning all available Alabama State Troopers to patrol Alabama’s roadways and to bolster efforts to prevent...
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Fairview muscles by Mobile Christian

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Fairview's Bryson Fletcher (42) takes a shot from the line. / Norman Bush HANCEVILLE - The Fairview Aggies fought their way to a tight 56-53 win over the Mobile Christian Leopards in the Buffalo Wild...
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Mayors, commissioners vote to support new fuel tax

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Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope explains the proposed legislation to county commissioners and mayors at Wednesday's meeting of the Cullman County Mayors and Commissioners Association. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Wednesday, the Cullman County...

BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: Hanceville routs Cleveland

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HANCEVILLE - It was a great day to be a Hanceville Bulldog fan Wednesday at Tom Drake Coliseum as the Bulldogs varsity boys’ basketball team ran through the Cleveland Panthers, 71-37, in one of...
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Arrest report: Dec. 19

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bonner, Natalie Faye, 30 DUI- .08 BAC or greater Budweg, Carl Edward, 70 harassment Dunson, Carlton Evan, 50 grand jury-...
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Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography program awards graduates

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The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2017 includes, from left to right, front row: Courtney Jones, Joy Calloway, Neeki McNeely and Erica Barnhouse. Second row: Taylor Shewbart and Courtney Summers....
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2nd annual Buffalo Wild Wings High School Christmas Challenge starts today

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s basketball is hosting the 2nd annual Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge beginning today, Wednesday, at Tom Drake Coliseum. The two-day event features 18 high schools from the state, both boys'...

City board recognizes athletes, coaches, thespians, educators

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Coaches and members of the Cullman Middle School eighth-grade football team were recognized for their second consecutive undefeated season. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board met on a rainy Tuesday evening...

Yutaka delivers Christmas joy to foster kids

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Yutaka representatives (at each end of the line) Aleese Horton, April Weaver, Summer Breskow Perry, and Courtney Brown present the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) a roomful of toys, new clothing items...

Town of Garden City looking to hire part-time office assistant; approves one-time payment for...

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GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town Council spent a large portion of its Monday night meeting discussing the work schedule for town hall. Some of the council members said they have received complaints...
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NWS Huntsville issues Flash Flood Watch for area until noon Wednesday

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CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 19 until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the counties of Colbert, Cullman, De...

Arrest report: Dec. 18

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office   Combs, Bradley Ryan, 33 failure to appear- driver’s license restriction violation Cornelius, Amanda Lorean, 32 fourth-degree theft by...

West Point council hears plans for food pantry

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WEST POINT - At its Monday night meeting, the West Point Town Council heard plans from a local church’s representative about building a community food pantry, similar to the one in Cullman near the...

PREP BASKETBALL: Dec. 18 scoring roundup

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Monday was a busy day for basketball as local teams were in regular season and tournament game match ups.  Addison 77, Cordova 34 (Girls) After falling 59-44 to Decatur Heritage on Saturday in...

Significant flu activity in AL; Cullman Regional reports ‘substantial increase’ this week

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MONTGOMERY - Influenza activity levels are increasing across the state of Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), which said several positive influenza (flu) specimens in north Alabama have been reported...
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Cullman council commends police officers, paves way for fire station at airport

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The Cullman City Council on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 recognized Cullman Police Department patrol officers Hunter Potts (L) and Tyler Jackson (R) for their response to a double shooting in November. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs girls, Holly Pond boys pick up victories

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Cold Springs' Camryn Crider (12) / Norman Bush BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Holly Pond Broncos tonight in junior varsity and varsity hoops. Cold Springs 47, Holly Pond 28 (JV Girls) Kicking things off...

WALLACE STATE NEWS: Quiz Bowl team undefeated during fall competitions

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Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team members are, from left, Olivia Jones, Caleb Still, Zakk Waddell, Paul Knetter, Ross Wallace and Derik Arendall. Not pictured is Brett Hogan. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team recently...

Cullman Community Band rings in the season

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Neal McLeod plays solo trombone in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - The 50-plus member Cullman Community Band delighted the crowd at the Cullman Civic Center on Sunday with its annual...

AL Sec. of State Merrill says all write-in votes in special election to be...

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Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill, pictured in Cullman in April 2017 / Tribune file photo MONTGOMERY - Pursuant to Act 2016-450, regarding the identification and recordation of write-in votes, Alabama Sec. of State John...

(Updated) Fairview wreck claims life of Albertville woman

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FAIRVIEW - An Albertville woman was killed in a two-car crash in Cullman County on Sunday. The wreck happened in the 500 block of Wesley Avenue in the community of Fairview. Imelda Morales, 29, was...