PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls just short at home to Curry, 9-7

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WEST POINT - West Point faced off against Curry in a huge region game at home Tuesday. In a game where both offenses lit up the scoreboard, the Lady Warriors looked for the win...

PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope falls to Cordova in area opener, 5-2

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope took on Cordova Monday in the Raiders’ area opener at home. The fell to the Blue Devils, 5-2. Good Hope starter Matt Hancock got in trouble with one out when...
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PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats, Morrison smoke Albertville, 10-0

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Cullman’s Will Morrison(15) went six innings, allowing one hit with 11 strikeouts and zero walks. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune   CULLMAN - The Bearcats hosted Albertville Tuesday night for an area matchup that Cullman...
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4 Woodland Village employees receive disaster assistance from ANHA

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From the left: ANHA Communications Director John Matson, Woodland Village employees and disaster assistance recipients Melia Lewis and Robert Foshee and Woodland Village Administrator Emily Holcomb. Not pictured are Jayme Guthrie and Faithlyn Ward.   CULLMAN...
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Holly Pond council talks storm shelter, licenses and new sidewalks

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The Holly Pond Town Council met on Monday evening. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune   HOLLY POND - Circuit Court Judge Martha Williams, Probate Judge candidate Carol Berry and Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman each...
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Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, Ryan Ratliff selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars

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Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff are both participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program through April 25.   HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State students Kaitlin Richards and Ryan Ratliff have each...
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Arrest report: April 2

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 2. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Boone, Katrina Sheree, 21 first-degree criminal possession of...

Pet of the Week: help Priscilla find her forever home

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Priscilla, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week. “Priscilla is an Anatolian mix, approximately 11 months old.  She’s quiet, humble, and unassuming, a...
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Wallace State celebrating National Community College Month in April

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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, center, signed a proclamation designating April as Community College Month. Pictured are from left: Paul Knetter of Springville, a business major, representing Rotaract; John Elliott of Joppa, a general studies...

Cullman judges update bail bond schedule; drug trafficking, manufacturing bond amounts cut in half

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CULLMAN - Cullman County’s circuit and district judges recently decided to update the county’s bail bond schedule, which had been in effect since 2016. Several drug-related offenses on the schedule have had bond amounts...
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Auburn Club Scholarship Banquet May 3; order tickets by April 26

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The Cullman County Auburn Club will hold its Scholarship Banquet at the Cullman Civic Center on May 3, 2018. The speaker will be OL coach J.B. Grimes. The eagle Spirit will be available for...
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PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats beat Northridge, 6-1, on the road

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TUSCALOOSA - The Bearcats set out to continue their red-hot stretch as they took on Northridge on the road Monday. Three different Cullman pitchers gave up a combined eight hits and one run; that,...
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PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope falls to Danville at home, 12-5

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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope looked to make it 4-1 in its last five games when the Raiders hosted Danville at home on Monday. But some sloppy defense and some big innings by Danville...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs comes up short in a wild game with Falkville, 11-9

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BREMEN - Cold Springs looked to shake off last weekend's shaky performance at the Bill Collins Classic, where the Lady Eagles went just 1-3, when they faced off against Falkville on Monday. After a...
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County Commission chooses Craft & Associates for storm repairs

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The Cullman County Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday to pick a company to repair storm-damaged buildings. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune   CULLMAN - On Monday afternoon, the Cullman County Commission held a...

New advisory committee launches 3-phase plan for Cullman’s mental health crisis

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CULLMAN - Cullman Regional on Monday announced the formation of the Cullman County Mental Health Advisory Committee and its three-phase plan to address Cullman County’s mental health crisis. Nationally, said a statement from the...
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Arrest report: March 29-April 1

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 29-April 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (March 29-April 1) Bailey, Ashley Carol,...
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The rumors are true: Rumors Deli now open!

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The Rumors crew ready for business on Monday morning. / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN - The rumors are true!  Annette Harris has been hinting for several days that Rumors Deli would be...

Wallace State’s Christine Wiggins and Karen Morris selected for NISOD Excellence Awards

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Christine Wiggins, left; Karen Morris, right HANCEVILLE - Two Wallace State employees–Christine Wiggins, success coach coordinator, and Karen Morris, English instructor–have been named recipients of the 2018 NISOD Excellence Awards. NISOD, a professional development organization...
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TRIBUNE COLUMN: News from the Pond, Easter Weekend

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These adults are members of the Holly Pond Senior Center at the Lions Club Park in Holly Pond at their Easter Celebration. Front row, left to right are: Hoyt Drake, Karen Dunn, Louise Carr,...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1907

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From the Files of 1907: Hanceville News Misses Kate and Mary Stender, of Cullman, spent Sunday with parents, in Hanceville. Miss Dela Matthews returned Saturday from a visit to friends in Cullman. Mrs. Fred Hassenphlugg was quite sick...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman takes 2nd place in Buccaneer Classic; scoring roundup

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HOOVER - Cullman looked to keep on rolling in Hoover when the Bearcats took on Grissom on Saturday in the Buccaneer Classic. They got a little bit of a test early, but behind some...

CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Alex Chaney

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Alex Chaney / W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots....

CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Rep. Corey Harbison

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Corey Harbison / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - As we near the June 5 primary election, The Tribune is sitting down with all of the candidates voters will see of their ballots. In this installment,...

Young teams, big future

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The Holly Pond JV boys’ soccer team is brand new this season. / Photo courtesy of Sullivan Photography HOLLY POND - The soccer program at Holly Pond High School is very young but growing fast....
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‘Paws in the Park 2018’ sees adoptions galore!

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A shelter dog gets a snuggle from one of the many children who stopped by Paws at the Park on Saturday. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Control and the Cullman County Animal...
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Cullman hail storm’s silver lining

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The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s Ross Maiden scans the largest of five preserved hailstones collected during the March 19 storm. / Photo W.C. Mann/The Cullman Tribune   WALTER - When bad storm clouds roll...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Protect access to health coverage for cancer patients

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My family is full of cancer patients and survivors. Access to timely treatment, affordable medications and regular screenings/doctor visits are essential and the reason why those that I love are alive today. Any breaks...
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Need to get rid of large, unwanted items? Citywide Spring Cleanup April 2-6

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CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual citywide spring cleanup is next week, April 2-6. During spring cleanup, city sanitation will pick up large unwanted appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. for customers at no extra charge. This year’s haul...
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Mayor proclaims ‘MS Awareness Month’ in Cullman; Walk MS scheduled for April 14

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Pictured, left to right, are: Deb Bower, Ron Seybold, Jennifer Caudle, Scott Cooley, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Dr. Christopher LaGanke, Sheila Edwards, Gena Hamilton and Jina Kelly. CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the...

PREP BASEBALL: Big first inning propels Addison to road victory over Lindsay Lane, 9-4

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ATHENS - In their first meeting on March 2, the Addison Bulldogs lit up the Lindsay Lane Lions for 19 runs in their 19-9 win at home. The Bulldogs traveled to Athens to take...

Local business gives back on Good Friday

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Left to right: Justin Westmoreland, Robert Taylor, Hal Wright / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Service Center spent the Good Friday holiday giving back to the community by offering...

Vandalism and theft becoming an issue for County Parks

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Two suspects vandalized the coin-operated horse ride at Sportsman Lake Park Wednesday night. / Noah Galilee CULLMAN – On Thursday morning, staff at Sportsman Lake Park arrived to find a newly purchased coin-operated horse ride...
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Arrest report: March 29

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 29. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office No arrests reported.   Cullman Police Department Posey, Bobby J.,...
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Mayor Jacobs joins Cullman County in proclaiming April ‘Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month’

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Pictured, left to right: Haley Gains, Liana Hill, Kaylee Proctor, Gail Swafford, Blakely Hopper, Jill Herring, and Tyler Newman (all from Brooks’ Place); Mayor Woody Jacobs; Jennifer Jackson-Kilgo (DHR), Nancy Bryant (Cullman Caring for...

Milo’s to donate 5 $1K grants to education organizations in Cullman County

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In Walker County, Milo’s granted Valley Junior High School $1,000 to build a pavilion for its library. / Milo’s BIRMINGHAM -  Milo’s Hamburgers is giving five $1,000 grants to schools and education organizations in Cullman...
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PREP BASEBALL: Cullman stays undefeated in Buccaneer Classic, takes down Pell City, 6-1

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HOOVER - Cullman looked to stay undefeated on day two of the Buccaneer Classic as they took on Pell City, and the Bearcats pulled it off, taking the game, 6-1. Cullman got on the scoreboard...

UA Honors College selects Cullman’s Will Raney as ambassador

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TUSCALOOSA - Cullman’s Will Raney has been selected as an Honors College ambassador at The University of Alabama for the 2018/2019 school year. Honors ambassadors represent the Honors College at recruitment and alumni events...
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Cullman’s Carolina Holbrook selected for Who’s Who at Mississippi College

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Carolina Holbrook is pictured with Dr. Jim Turcotte, vice president for enrollment services and dean of students at Mississippi College.   CLINTON, Miss. - Carolina Holbrook, of Cullman, has been selected to Who's Who at Mississippi...
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3 Joppa residents jailed after children test positive for meth

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Billy Alexander, Madison Knowles, Tracy Knowles / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office   JOPPA - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Wednesday charged three people in the community of Joppa with two counts each...
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Arrest report: March 28

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Alexander, Billy Allen, 49 chemical endangerment of a...
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Mayor Jacobs proclaims April 2-8 ‘Public Health Week’ in Cullman

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Pictured left to right are Judy Smith, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Anita Batemon and Rachel Sullenger.   CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed the week of April 2-8, 2018, “Public Health Week” in Cullman,...

Sanchez appointed new director of Ave Maria Grotto

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Brother Marion Sanchez / St. Bernard CULLMAN - Abbot Cletus Meagher recently appointed Brother Marion Sanchez as the director of Ave Maria Grotto following the retirement of former director, Bill Ellis. Originally from LaSalle, Illinois, Brother...

Annual egg hunt a hopping good time

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Members of Cullman's special needs community enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at The Field of Miracles Wednesday evening. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) Therapeutic Recreation and the Cullman Miracle League...
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PREP BASEBALL: Fairview goes 1-1 in Gulf Coast Classic II; Cullman dominates on day...

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GULF SHORES - Fairview looked to keep its momentum going from a win on Tuesday as the Aggies took on Rogers and Sheffield Wednesday in the Gulf Coast Classic II. Rogers 13, Fairview 3 Rogers...

Ivey signs Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act to provide better broadband access to rural areas

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Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act into law on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. / Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB149, the...

Voters will now decide what happens to excess jail food money

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Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry in the kitchen of the Cullman County Detention Center on Tuesday, March 27. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Voters will now have the final say about what happens to leftover...
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Arrest report: March 27

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Armstrong, Kevin Wayne, 39 FTA- possession of drug...

2 Cullman-area students on Provost’s List, 1 graduates from Troy University

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TROY - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 3 of the 2017/2018 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12...

Expanded Colors of Cancer Day set for April 7

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CULLMAN - This year’s Colors of Cancer Day will include three events, with a chance for everyone to participate and help raise funds for the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation. The events will take...

Gentry speaks about Fairview murder

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Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to reporters Tuesday afternoon. / W.C. Mann FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke with the media about the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, of Hartselle,...

Congressman Aderholt surveys storm damage at sheriff’s office, detention center

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Looking over a hail-battered roof vent cover, (L-R) Rep. Robert Aderholt, State EMA Field Operations Section Chief Troy Cleckler, Caroline Aderholt and Sheriff Matt Gentry listen as County EMA Director Phyllis Little talks about...

PREP SPORTS: Monday, Tuesday night scoring roundup

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Tuesday night Hanceville 12, Addison 1 Hanceville 9-8 Next game: April 5 @ J.B. Pennington Addison 5-6   Fairview 10, Chilton County 3 (BB) Aggies 11-7 Next game: Wednesday against Rogers (Gulf Coast Classic II)   Good Hope 8, Cold Springs 7 (BB) Raiders 6-8 Eagles...

Cullman United Way offers windshield repair vouchers to residents affected by hail storm

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CULLMAN -  On Tuesday, the United Way of Cullman County announced it will be offering vouchers to assist residents who need help repairing windshields damaged in last week’s hail storm. Here’s the full statement released...

Holly Pond youngsters show a little love to the sheriff’s office

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While delivering gift bags to deputies about to go out on patrol, a group of kids and adults from Redan Baptist Church got a special treat when they ran into Sheriff Matt Gentry and...
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Vinemont man arrested for selling meth

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Jeremy Stevens / Cullman Police Department VINEMONT - A Vinemont man was arrested on Monday, charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Jeremy Wayne Stevens, 37, was arrested for allegedly selling methamphetamine....
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CHS students form new Teenage Republicans group, hope to go countywide

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Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope and Cullman County Republican Party Chairman Waid Harbison met with the Cullman County Teenage Republicans this weekend.  Left to right: Alex Roberts, Colby Hutson, Jonathan Peyton, Harbison, Alan...
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Arrest report: March 26

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Beebe, Davon Treshawn, 19 probation revoked- third-degree burglary Flanigan,...

UPDATE: 2 charged with murder after body of missing Hartselle man found buried in...

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Tyler Hudson, left, and Andrew Maresh, right, were arrested Monday and charged with the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, center. / Osborn’s photo courtesy of Facebook; Mugshots courtesy of the Cullman County Sheriff’s...

AGCOR Steel move clears final hurdle; Cullman Council addresses storm damage

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CEDA Director Dale Greer congratulates AGCOR’s Zac Smith after the passage of the 772 resolution. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - AGCOR Steel will remain in Cullman County. At its meeting Monday night, the Cullman City...

Pet of the Week: Help Patriot find his forever home

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CULLMAN - In the wake of last week’s storms, the Cullman County Animal Shelter picked up several stray dogs around the area.  Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Patriot, a rescued pet that has not...

Body of missing man found buried in Fairview; 2 in custody

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Daniel Ray Osborn II / Courtesy of Facebook LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/27/update-2-charged-murder-after-body-missing-hartselle-man-found-buried-fairview FAIRVIEW - The body of a young man who was last seen by his family on Feb. 3, 2018 was reportedly found buried in the...

20 businesses remain closed following storms, 1 permanently

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Maurice’s, shown here on Monday, March 26, will not re-open. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Several local businesses remain closed on the south end of Cullman after last week’s hail storm caused severe damage to...
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Wallace State baseball finishes sweep of Calhoun; WSCC softball remains perfect in ACCC play

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Wallace State closer Heath Olive notched his seventh save of the season in Saturday’s series finale. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team finished off a four-game sweep over Calhoun on Saturday, prevailing 11-3 and 2-1...
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Arrest report: March 23-25

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 23-25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Breedlove, Jimmy Dale, 68 FTA- liability insurance required Caffey,...
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Business Note: Chamber seminar to shine light on workplace harassment

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There’s hardly been a more relevant time to discuss workplace harassment, and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce wants to help you be more informed on the topic. HR managers and employees alike will...
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Attorney, author Liz Huntley to speak at Wallace State April 10

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HANCEVILLE –  Wallace State Community College will welcome attorney, child advocate and author Liz Huntley to campus on Tuesday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m. during a Learning Communities event. Huntley’s upcoming visit is sponsored by...
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AL Department of Revenue: 2-month tax filing extension for storm-affected individuals and businesses

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Note: This extension is for state taxes. MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) is extending deadlines to file tax returns for individuals and businesses who were affected by severe weather on March 19. “Our...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1898, 1917 and 1940

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From the files of 1898: Logan is rapidly becoming an important town. The density of the population of the community may be estimated from the fact that there are 500 school children within walking distance...

Nominations open now for state’s best retailers

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Annette Harris, owner of Cullman’s Rumors Deli, accepts the 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award in October 2017. Nominations are open now for the 2018 awards. / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail...
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Profiles in Faith: Desperation Church kicks off Passion Week with community meal at just...

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On concrete pavement still marked by thousands of large hail strikes, a volunteer invites shoppers at the south Wal-Mart to enjoy free lunch provided by Desperation Church on Saturday. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - In...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview gets 8-3 road win over T.R. Miller; Bearcats split a pair;...

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BREWTON - Fairview got six solid innings from Lane Schnittker and big games from Dayne Black and Dalton Payne in its 8-3 road win over T.R. Miller Saturday. The Aggies got started early in the...

Bullseye: Local teams collect wins at county championship archery tournament

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The West Point High School archery team took first place in this week’s NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) Cullman County Championship Archery Tournament. / Courtesy of Heith Yearwood CULLMAN COUNTY - This week's...

5th-grade scholars win West Point High Invitational

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Team members are, from left to right: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor and Katie Beth Yovino. / Lee Henry WEST POINT - The West Point Intermediate School Scholars’ Bowl team ended its season...

Cullman city leaders visit D.C. for Congressional City Conference

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Brian Dove (Cullman-Jefferson Gas), Dale Greer (CEDA), Larraine Greer, Susan Eller (CEDA), Council President Garlan Gudger Mike Manning (Cullman Power Board), Jamie Troutman (CEDA), Heather Gudger, Councilmember Clint Hollingsworth Council President...
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Shedd: new superintendent ‘the most important decision that will be made in Montgomery this...

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Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, chairman of the House Urban and Rural Development Committee on Friday got Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature on a resolution calling on the Alabama State Board of Education to use every...
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‘Thousands of employees affected’

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Cullman Economic Development Agency Dale Greer: “These are very quick assessments and I believe there will be many more damage reports. Thousands of employees are affected.” / Tribune file photo Note: the listing contained here...

Cullman County youth excel during 3-day Junior Beef Expo

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Class 1 Senior Division Showmanship winners at the Junior Beef Expo (JBE) were, from left, Rayne Starkey of Jackson County, first; Paige Quick of Cullman County, second; Michael Morrison of Clay County, third; Cheyenne...
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PREP SPORTS: Lady Aggies, Lady Broncos pick up wins; Good Hope’s Legg pitches 10-0...

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Good Hope's Tyler Legg went four and two-thirds innings for the Raiders, allowing just two hits and racking up nine strikeouts from the Broncos. Legg was also 3-for-3 at the plate and led the...

Annual percussion dinner raises funds for Cullman bands

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Guests at the annual “Dinner with the Drumline” event enjoyed dinner and a show. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman High School and Middle School Bands held their annual “Dinner with the Drumline” fundraiser...
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Arrest report: March 22

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Blake, Carter Wayne, 45 possession of drug paraphernalia illegal...

Wallace State hosts professional women’s forum on leadership

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Maci Key, right, talks about her experience as a student in a traditionally male field, while Shirley Quattlebaum, left, looks on. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - On Thursday morning, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) celebrated...

Hanceville council grapples with closing of city pool; estimate for splash pad shoots up...

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The Hanceville City Council spent most of its meeting discussing the fate of the city’s public pool. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - At Thursday evening’s regular meeting of the Hanceville City Council, the main topic...

PREP SPORTS: Bearcats lose, 4-1, to Briarwood; Holly Pond sweeps Fairview; scoring roundup

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PREP SOCCER: Bearcats beaten, 4-1, by Briarwood Christian CULLMAN - Briarwood Christian traveled to Cullman Thursday night for a matchup with the Bearcats, and after a one-sided second half, came up with a 4-1 road...

State’s February unemployment rate maintains record low of 3.7%; Cullman’s rate up slightly to...

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MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent, well below February 2017’s rate of 5.3 percent.  Cullman County’s...
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Wallace State celebrating Health Information Professionals Week

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Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, seated, signed a proclamation recognizing March 18-24, 2018, as Health Information Professionals Week. On hand for the proclamation are, standing from left, Wallace State Community College Health Information Technology and...
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Cullman mayor releases preliminary city property storm damage list

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Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs / photo courtesy of the City of Cullman CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs shared a preliminary listing of City-owned property affected by Monday’s storms, noting that more...

CCBOE moves to speed repairs to facilities, vehicles

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The Cullman County School Board held a brief special session on Thursday to speed up the process to repair property damaged in Monday’s storm. Pictured is Superintendent Shane Barnette surveying the damage to Welti...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview dominates Curry, 17-7; Addison bests Raiders, 4-3; scoring roundup

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FAIRVIEW - Fairview faced off against Curry in its area opener Wednesday, and a big first inning was more than enough for the Aggies. Despite a big rally by Curry later on in the...

‘I’ve never seen damage like this’: Emergency personnel amazed at damage caused by Monday’s...

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Busted windshields and vinyl siding, along with tarped roofs, are what a lot of residents and businesses are dealing with on the south side of Cullman following Monday night’s violent hail storm. / Nick...

Arrest report: March 21

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Burns, Kie Jeffery, 18 third-degree burglary Collins, John Carter...

2 Cullman County youth win scholarships from Poarch Band of Creek Indians

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Pictured (left to right): Southeastern Livestock Exposition President Walter Crim, Walker Johnson, Mattie Wood and Poarch Band of Creek Indians Elder Billy Smith / Photo courtesy of Alabama Cattleman’s Association MONTGOMERY - Two outstanding Cullman County...
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NWS Huntsville: March 19 hail storm of historical magnitude

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National Weather Service Huntsville staffers measured the circumference of the largest hailstone at 13.75 inches. / W.C. Mann This would be the largest hailstone on record, east of the Mississippi River, at 5.25 inches. So...
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Movie Review: ‘Tomb Raider’ worth the price of admission

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“Tomb Raider” is directed by Roar Uthaug and stars Academy Award-winner Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft in what is essentially an origin story for this version of Lara that sets up future entries for...
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Hanceville pageants set for March 24

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Hanceville High School Fair Queen contestants are, (left to right): Tess Brown, Abigail Long and Logan Yates. These contestants will also compete in the Miss Enhancer Pageant. / Hanceville High School HANCEVILLE - Hanceville High...
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Arrest report: March 19-20

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 19-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Monday, March 19 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Evans, Sonya Wynette, 46 contributing to...

What’s happening in Montgomery: Cullman County legislative update

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Left to right: Sen. Paul Bussman and Reps. Corey Harbison and Randall Shedd pictured at event in Cullman on Nov. 30, 2017. / W.C. Mann Note: while preparing this article, The Tribune reached out to...

Hanceville completes phase 1 of ACE accreditation

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Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail introduces Joey Hester, who heads up the city’s ACE team, at Tuesday's meeting. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - The city of Hanceville on Tuesday evening completed phase one in its quest...

United Way establishes relief fund for Cullman area residents affected by Monday’s storms

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Update 3-21-18 at 11:10 a.m. We have just spoken to the United Way of Cullman County. As we reported, they do have a fund. They are working this morning to coordinate with other agencies...
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Patterson: ‘There is no danger to students’

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CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board, in a special-called meeting on Tuesday, declared an "emergency situation" so that Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson can proceed with the repair and replacement of damaged roofing at...