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Small fire prompts evacuation of Yutaka Technologies; no injuries

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Employees and law enforcement can be seen outside the Yutaka Technologies plant in Cullman, where a fire was reported, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. / Wendy Sack CULLMAN - A report of a fire at...
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2 workers struck on I-65 Wednesday morning

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CULLMAN COUNTY - Two men working as contract construction workers for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were struck by a vehicle on Interstate 65 Wednesday morning as they were removing barrels from the...

Give me a C! CHS cheerleaders win state title for 2nd year in a...

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The Cullman High School Competition Cheer Squad won the AHSAA 6A title at this month’s State Cheer Competition. / Photo courtesy of Cullman High School CULLMAN - The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State...
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Arrest report: Nov. 28

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Gillian, Gregory Linston, 50 harassing communications Goings, John Edward, 49 first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana personal use window tint Jones,...

Converging for Success: Chamber celebrates milestones in first year of 5-year plan

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Cullman Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leah Bolin smiles as she addresses the crowd gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos prevail, Lady Broncos fall to Hanceville

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Photos courtesy of Cody Kanaday / Cullman County Athletics HOLLY POND - It was a good night to be a Holly Pond Bronco. The junior varsity girls, junior varsity boys and varsity boys all came...

PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies sweep Vinemont

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VINEMONT - The Fairview Aggies and Lady Aggies took both games against Vinemont Tuesday evening. Fairview 80, Vinemont 21 (Girls) Fairview dominated from start to finish in a rout of Vinemont. Ten different players found the scoring...

New group, VOAD, aims to organize area disaster relief efforts

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Chris Hopper, chairperson of the newly-created Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), left, and Phyllis Little, director of the Cullman County EMA / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - Cullman County’s Voluntary Organizations Active in...

Cullman enjoys peaceful start to Christmas shopping season

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Christmas shopping is well underway in Cullman, and authorities say it’s been mostly peaceful. One of the city’s major retailers, Dick’s Sporting Goods, is seen here on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. CULLMAN - As the...
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Arrest report: Nov. 27

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Alston, William Chris, 39 failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument Dingler, Anthony Brian, 35 possession of...

West Elementary’s Shaddix named elementary counselor of the year

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ASCA/ACA Elementary School Counselor of the Year Elizabeth Shaddix works at West Elementary School in Cullman. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Nov. 16, West Elementary School’s Elizabeth Shaddix was named Elementary School Counselor of...

Statewide, Troopers investigate 6 traffic deaths, 10 fewer than 2016, during Thanksgiving weekend

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MONTGOMERY – In the days leading up to and during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday travel period, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) promoted #ArriveAliveAlabama – and it seems the motoring public took note. Alabama...

Good Hope council moves forward with sales tax plans; annual Christmas festivities Dec. 9

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Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, at the City's council meeting on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 / Nick Griffin GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its meeting Monday evening, approved resolution no. 012-2017,...

Cullman council honors officers, dispatchers; city water and sewer rates going up

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Dispatcher Debra Baker with Councilman Andy Page, Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Councilman Clint Hollingsworth / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - It was a good news-bad news night at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting as the...

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Hanceville sweeps St. Bernard in middle school hoops

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CULLMAN - Hanceville and St. Bernard squared off in Monday night middle school hoops action. It was all Hanceville in both games as the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs went on to get the easy...

Wallace State’s basketball teams split tournament games over weekend

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team split a pair of games in Americus, Georgia over the holiday weekend. The Lady Lions defeated Central Georgia Technical College, 59-47, and fell to South Georgia Technical College,...

Hanceville man arrested again for sex crimes involving minors

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Brandon William Brown / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office CULLMAN - A Hanceville man, already behind bars on charges of second-degree rape and second-degree sodomy for crimes involving a minor, was arrested again over the holiday...

(Updated) Piggly Wiggly closing

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Both the Piggly Wiggly, and the Ace Hardware inside, are set to close in the next three weeks. / Wendy Sack Updated 11-28-17 CULLMAN - Cullman's Piggly Wiggly, located at 4933 Alabama Highway 157, is set...
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Arrest report: Nov. 22-26

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 22-26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Addison, Kayla, 25 failure to appear- unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle Baker, Sonya McClellan, 42 second-degree...

Cullman’s Katie Speer awarded Judson College’s Mary Whitfield Lee Scholarship

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Katie Speer, recipient of the Mary Whitfield Lee Scholarship / Judson College MARION –  Judson College recently awarded the 11th annual Mary Whitfield “Whit” Lee scholarship to Katie Speer, of Cullman, for the current academic...
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SPECIAL ELECTION: Today last day to register to vote in Dec. 12 election

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Democrat Doug Jones, left, and Republican Roy Moore, right, are running for the U.S. Senate seat once held by Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions. / Photos courtesy of Doug Jones for Senate, Judge Roy Moore...
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Files from Yesteryear: 1959

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From the Files of 1959: Miss James Dies Funeral services were held on November 11th at the Moss Service Chapel for Miss Alice James, 79, of Cullman, who died in Tuscaloosa on October 30th. Reverend J.B....

Holiday safety tips from local fire officials

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Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin talks fire safety. / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - With the joy of the holiday season comes colder weather, and with that, come out the heaters, electric blankets and warm...
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Shrine Nativity Creche offers unique, quiet alternative to commercial Christmas

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The Creche chapel includes seating for small groups, votive candles and holy water. / Courtesy of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery HANCEVILLE - For almost all of us, the beeping and booping of price...
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Duck River project awarded $193K, Stony Lonesome $550K, in state grants

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Stony Lonesome Park Manager Tyler Lindsey offers advice to a driver on how to make it up Donkey Punch, one of the park's hills. / Tribune file photo MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this week...

PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcat coaching job up for grabs

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Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall, speaking to The Tribune’s Nick Griffin, said the school hopes to have a new head coach in place by Christmas break. / Wendy Sack CULLMAN - It’s been a...

Grace Episcopal launching ministry for victims of memory loss

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Deacon Jerry Jacob outside Grace Episcopal’s Parish Hall, where Grace Place will meet / W.C. Mann (A victim of dementia) is a child of God, still has a soul, still matters, and ought to matter...

PREP BASKETBALL: Annual Holly Pond tournament ends with spectacular performance from Broncos

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Holly Pond’s offense erupted in the final two minutes of the Broncos’ game against Good Hope, making up a double-digit deficit going on to win it 68-62. / Nick Griffin HOLLY POND - The 61st...

WALLACE STATE NEWS: Final Health Fair of 2017 set for Nov. 29

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A CELEBRATE Health Fair participant gets information on how to relax during the October event held at Wallace State Community College. The last event of the year will be held from 8 a.m. to...

PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s season ends with 34-20 loss to South Lamar

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The Bulldogs end the 2017 season with a very respectable 10-3 record, 6-1 in 1A, Region 7. / Josh McBrayer MILLPORT - Addison ran into a buzzsaw Friday night in the form of the South...

PREP BASKETBALL: Flanigan, Evans lead Bulldogs to 45-42 tournament victory

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The Bulldogs celebrate after their overtime tournament victory Friday night. / Norman Bush HANCEVILLE - The 35th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament wrapped on Friday evening, with the home team Hanceville Bulldogs taking the crown, in...
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Submit your child’s letter to Santa

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The Cullman Tribune will be publishing Letters to Santa this year beginning in December through the Christmas holidays.   Each letter will be published, some in hard copy* and some online. Letters should contain a...
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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison eyes Tuscaloosa

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Addison’s Luke Chambers (8) had a 24-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of the Addison-Hubbertville game, the first round of the playoffs, on Nov. 10, 2017. / Daily Mountain Eagle - Matt Norris ADDISON -...
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Wallace State Dental Hygiene students give clinical presentations

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Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene students Karlee Stenger and Hanna Hornbuckle discuss digital detection of cavities and using the color-coded scale as a way to provide patients with a better understanding of their...
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Christmas in Cullman Parade and Festival, Holly Market set for Dec. 1-2

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Vendor Jackie Wade at the 2016 Holly Market Christmas Arts & Crafts Show. This year's show will take place Friday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m....
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PREP BASKETBALL: 61st annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 2

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Good Hope's Michael Lowe (4), Garrett Bagwell (30) and Kallen Sharpton (35) during a break in Thursday's action. / Josh McBrayer HOLLY POND - The 61st annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament continued on Thursday, with...

Trio teams up to boost Christmas joy at Children’s of Alabama

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L-R: Bethany Kerr, Levi Bates and Elena Caudle hope that “Serendipitous Too!” will bring Christmas cheer to even more patients than their successful first effort.  On Dec. 20, Bates hopes to carry 525 copies...

‘The Exchange’: participant reflects on Boston experience

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Kacey Hall, Loretta Gillespie, Kristi Robertson and Proncey Robertson, make up the team of people who traveled to Boston as part of a cultural exchange experiment. / The Exchange The Tribune’s Loretta Gillespie went on...

PREP BASKETBALL: Final day of Encore Classic; scoring wrap-up

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HARTSELLE - Yesterday wrapped up the Encore Girls Classic at Hartselle with Cullman, Fairview, Good Hope and Hanceville each looking to end the tournament with wins to get some momentum going back into regular...

‘I can’t wait for the whole town, the whole area, to see it!’

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Cullman Shooting Sports is located at the intersection of Alabama Highways 157 and 69. It will open to the public on Dec. 1, 2017. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - Christmas came early for more than...

The Tribune asked: ‘What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?’

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It’s Thanksgiving. A time for family, friends, food and reflecting on our blessings. The Tribune reached out to its readers, as well as community leaders, and posed the question, “What are you thankful for...
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Movie Review: Chopped-up ‘Justice League’ leaves fans wanting more

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“Justice League,” directed by Zack Snyder is the fifth movie of the DC Comics film franchise and the direct sequel to “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The film stars Ben Affleck as Batman,...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 2

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Hanceville's Brendan Flanigan (2) prepares to shoot. / Norman Bush HANCEVILLE - Day two of the Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament kicked off with the Cold Spring Eagles taking on the Curry Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets started...

PREP BASKETBALL: 61st annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 1; scoring wrap-up

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HOLLY POND - For the 61st time, Holly Pond hosted its annual Thanksgiving Tournament, and day one was a doozy. Cullman 67, Good Hope 40 Good Hope got on the board first with a three from...
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Community effort: Good Hope enjoys annual Thanksgiving meal

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A volunteer hand-delivers meals in Boy Scout Troop 241's drive-through line at the City of Good Hope's ninth annual community Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. / W.C. Mann GOOD HOPE - On Wednesday,...

Monograms Plus burglarized early Wednesday; cash, jewelry taken

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CULLMAN - Longtime Cullman Warehouse District merchant Monograms Plus was burglarized in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 22, by a man who was captured on surveillance cameras. Cullman Police Department Lt. Gene Bates...
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Arrest report: Nov. 21

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Clark, William Bennett, 61 failure to appear- third-degree domestic violence James, David Allan, 36 probation revoked- second-degree criminal...
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Wallace State’s Diesel Technology Chair Jeremy Smith earns NC3 Master Trainer status

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Wallace State Diesel Technology Chair Jeremy Smith HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Diesel Technology Chair Jeremy Smith has been named a National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Master Trainer. Smith is a Master Trainer certifier in Battery...
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Gov. Ivey proclaims Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday

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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation formally declaring Nov. 25 as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. Small Business Saturday is designed to celebrate and support small businesses and the impact it...
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PREP BASKETBALL: Nov. 21 scoring roundup

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CULLMAN COUNTY - It was another full day of action Tuesday as two tournaments continued and one began. Here is a look at all the scores from tournaments around the county. Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament  (boys) Dora...

PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament: Day 1

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Photos courtesy of Cullman County Athletics-Cody Allen Kanaday HANCEVILLE - If you like basketball, Hanceville was the place to be Tuesday night when the 2017 Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off with game one pitting the...

Hanceville mulls bills, replacing city pool with splash pad

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Resident Richard Evers talks about possibly improving Shady Lane Drive. / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, two days early, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Matters on the...

State Troopers: Buckle up, slow down and drive alert this Thanksgiving holiday

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Photo courtesy of Drive Safe Alabama MONTGOMERY – To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide and as an added safety precaution, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced there will be no temporary lane closures on...

Locals line up for Golden Corral

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Doors opened Tuesday morning, and there was a line of customers waiting to get in. / Heather Mann CULLMAN - After the sudden March 2016 closing of Ryan’s Buffet, some in Cullman have been eagerly...
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Arrest report: Nov. 20

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Boatwright, Cicel Lee, 47 public intoxication Campbell, Joshua Adam, 34 failure to appear- third-degree burglary Clark, William Bennett, 61 attempting...

Grover Reeves’ love lives on in 24th annual Grover Reeves Community Thanksgiving Day Meal

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Volunteers work happily at the Grover Reeves meal in 2016. / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - For 23 years, the people of Cullman have been guaranteed a hot meal and the company of caring people...

Golden Corral opens today on Cherokee Ave.

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A sign outside the restaurant announces the opening date. / Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The wait is over, and just in time for Thanksgiving. Golden Corral will open its doors today, Tuesday, Nov. 21,...

Area veterans treated to free Thanksgiving meal at Brandin’ Iron in West Point

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Cullman County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy, Brett Holmes, right, visits with an area veteran at Monday’s Thanksgiving meal at the Brandin’ Iron in West Point. / W.C. Mann WEST POINT - On Monday, local veterans were...

WSCC volleyball closes season with 34-10 record; men’s basketball cruises at home

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HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team had its season end on Friday at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national tournament, losing to Panola College (16-25, 14-25, 22-25) in Hutchinson, Kansas. Wallace...
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Arrest report: Nov. 16-19

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 16-19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Booker, Gregory Bryan Jr., 25 possession of drug paraphernalia second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana Calvert, Robert Preston, 39 failure...

4 free, community-wide Thanksgiving meals this week

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CULLMAN - Thanksgiving week is upon us, and, as usual, the Cullman community is stepping up in a big way. There are at least four community-wide meals around the area, and they are all...

#NotYourGrandmasChurchBazaar: Cullman FUMC holds annual market

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Organizers had fun with the marketing for this year’s market, using the hashtag #NotYourGrandmasChurchBazaar / Heather Mann CULLMAN - As the holiday season draws near, many people are looking for presents for friends and family,...
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AG Marshall joins coalition urging protection of prayer at public meetings

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Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, right, seen here in a Tribune file photo from 2017 MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 22 states recently in urging the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Convicted murderer Charles Manson dead at 83

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LOS ANGELES - Cult leader and murder mastermind Charles Manson, whose name became synonymous with horrific crime in 1969, has died, according to a media release from the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. Below...

Gov. Ivey kicks off Farm-City Week with tree planting

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Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off Farm-City Week by joining members of Rotary, Alabama Farm-City and Alabama TREASURE Forest Association (ATFA) for a ceremonial tree planting on the Capitol grounds Nov. 17. From left are...
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NWS Huntsville: Freeze warning in effect for area from 9 p.m. tonight through 8...

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HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING for 9 p.m. Sunday through 8 a.m. Monday. The warning is for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison,...
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Hanceville man killed in single-vehicle crash in Blount County

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BLOUNT COUNTY – A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Blount County. According to Alabama State Troopers, Carl Wallace Williams, 60, was killed when the 2004 Ford pickup...

Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932 and 1952

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From the Files of 1902: W.C. Boub spent Monday in Trimble. Issac Cofer has received the contract to build the McMinn Bridge, near Trimble. J.M. Black, of Walter, was in town on Thursday. “Uncle” Joshua Oaks, of Simcoe,...

8 area principals participating in new leadership academy

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Eight area principals are participating in the Principal Leadership Academy. Pictured left to right are: Robin Netherton (Vinemont High School), John Hood (Good Hope High School), Mike Jones (West Point Intermediate School), Kevin Sullins...
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Hanceville man struck, killed by vehicle near Athens

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LIMESTONE COUNTY - A Hanceville man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Limestone County early Saturday evening, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers. Cordell Hall Barnett, 74, a pedestrian, was hit...

Vinemont band boosters hold annual craft show

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Vendors had a variety of handmade crafts and goodies for sale at this year’s annual show. / Heather Mann CULLMAN - Running a school band program isn’t cheap. Uniforms, instruments, instrument repairs, transportation, food for...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Naked Emperor and church in Cullman County

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The Protestant Church is in greater need of reformation today than the Roman Catholic Church was in the 16th century. Absolutely true! “The Emperor's New Clothes” is a Danish fairy tale written by Hans Christian...
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Playground funded in part by Cullman contributions complete in Frankweiler

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FRANKWEILER, GERMANY - The Frankweiler office of the Palatine Forest Association (PWV Frankweiler) in Germany has released new photos of a recently-completed playground funded in part by a contribution made by Cullman’s Friends of...
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Lights of Love program Dec. 7

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A Tradition Continues…Silent Night: Lights of Love participants close out the ceremony with the tradition of singing "Silent Night" as the lights magically appear and brighten the medical center. (2016, caption and photo courtesy...

PET OF THE WEEK: help sweet Ginger find her forever home

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Ginger is about 18 months old.  / Cullman County Animal Shelter CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Ginger, The Tribune’s Pet of the Week. Ginger is a stray who...

Qualifying dates set by Cullman GOP

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CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party has announced qualifying dates for the 2018 Republican primary election. Those interested in running for public office may qualify from Jan. 8, 2018 to Feb. 9, 2018. Local...

Cullman to host ‘Friends of Cullman’ from Frankweiler in the spring

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The Friends of Cullman group / Photo courtesy Sigrid Rong/Friends of Cullman FRANKWEILER, GERMANY - The Friends of Cullman, counterpart to Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler, has announced an upcoming trip for its members from Frankweiler...
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County DHR celebrates record number of adoptions in 2017

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Amy Smith, Cullman County DHR director, said, “It is our position at Cullman County DHR that NO child should be deemed unadoptable, and that there is a forever family made for every single child...

Cold Springs, Fairview unite in Purple Out for beloved former coach

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Regina Willoughby, second from right, currently battling pancreatic cancer, was surrounded by friends and family during Friday night’s Purple Out event in her honor. / Nick Griffin BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the...

2nd-grader Emma Potter wins statewide reading award: tickets to Iron Bowl

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West Elementary second-grader Emma Potter, with her family, after winning tickets to this year’s Iron Bowl / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - A second-grade Auburn fan received a special surprise Friday afternoon at West Elementary: tickets...
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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison Bulldogs take a bite out of Hackleburg, advance to quarterfinals

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Both teams come together after Friday night's game. / Josh McBrayer HACKLEBURG - The second round of the AHSAA 1A state playoffs was a hard-nosed, hard-hitting contest. Addison dug in deep and came away with...
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Movie Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

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Photo credit: Marvel Studios This is the third movie of the Thor franchise, and the 17th of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ragnarok is directed by Taika Waititi and tries to shake up the...

Purple Power! Cold Springs and Fairview unite tonight for Pancreatic Cancer

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BREMEN - Although Cold Springs players, students, faculty and fans bleed blue and gold, this evening they will shed their tried and true colors for purple as the Cold Springs Eagles and the Fairview...

Cullman Farm-City: Stan and Suzanne Wood named 2018 Farm Family of the Year

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Stan and Suzanne Wood receive the Farm Family of the Year award. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At its annual banquet Thursday evening, the Cullman Farm-City Committee named Stan and Suzanne Wood of Riverwood Farms...

State’s Oct. unemployment rate record low 3.6%; Cullman Co. at 3%

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MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s office Friday morning released the state’s latest unemployment numbers. According to the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL), Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 3.6 percent, down from...

Happening Friday and Saturday

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CULLMAN - The holiday season is ramping up, and that means more weekend events around town. Find full event listings at www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar. Below are a few annual events to enjoy.   Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18:...
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A night of accolades at city school board meeting

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Members of the Cullman High School FCCLA with sponsor Carin Rains, left and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board gathered Thursday evening for...

PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats sweep Mortimer Jordan

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CULLMAN - The Bearcats and Lady Bearcats had almost everyone in the scoring column in both games in their sweep of Mortimer Jordan at home Thursday night. Cullman 70, Mortimer Jordan 51 (Girls) The Lady Bearcats...
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PREP BOWLING: St. Bernard, Cullman look solid in tri-match

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Cullman bowlers take their turns. / Josh McBrayer CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling Center was abuzz with chatter and excitement as St. Bernard, Cullman and East Limestone laced up their bowling shoes for a tri-match...

Rumors jumps biggest hurdle with approval of site plan

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Mayor Woody Jacobs and City Building Director Rick Fulmer chat with architect Frank Fagg and Rumors owner Annette Harris before the planning commission meeting. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - It was high noon for Rumors...
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Arrest report: Nov. 15

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Bartlett, Robin, 53 second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43 third-degree receiving stolen property Brown, Paul Gordon,...

Bridging the gap: 4 Lawrence Co. residents in Boston as part of special documentary

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Producer/Director Susanne Goldstein, left, facing camera, discusses details with Line Producer Rachel Trobman, as Team LC member Kacey Hall, right, looks on. / Loretta Gillespie MOULTON - The Tribune’s Loretta Gillespie is on a special...

Cullman Regional Foundation announces new board members

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Pictured L-R: Champ Crocker, Cullman Regional Foundation president, Sarah Hicks and Dr. Bill Peinhardt / Courtesy of Cullman Regional Foundation CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation is proud to announce two new members of the...
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Give thanks!

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Guests are welcomed to the inaugural Frances and Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday evening at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. / Nick Griffin HANCEVILLE - Hopewell Baptist Church opened its doors wide Wednesday...
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Moore campaign: 12 women come forward to affirm Roy Moore’s character

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MONTGOMERY – Wednesday night, the Judge Roy Moore Campaign for U.S. Senate released the statements of 12 women who it claims are coming forward as character witnesses for the embattled Moore. The statements were...

More than 1,000 attend sheriff’s church safety class

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Chief Deputy Brett Holmes, left, speaks to an attendee after Tuesday night's Cullman County Sheriff's Office church safety class at Temple Baptist Church. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - In light of the recent Texas church...
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Arrest report: Nov. 14

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CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.   Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Caldwell, Elizabeth Cay, 53 possession of drug paraphernalia unlawful possession of a controlled substance Hallmark, Roger Matthew, 39 negotiating...

‘Straight Talk About Your Diabetes’ seminar Nov. 16

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CULLMAN - In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Cullman Regional is hosting a “Straight Talk About Your Diabetes” seminar on Thursday, Nov. 16. With so much misinformation out there about diabetes, it is important...

Cold Springs takes a pair from Vinemont

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Kinley Campbell (32) in Tuesday night's game against the Vinemont Lady Eagles / Josh McBrayer VINEMONT - Tuesday night’s match up between the Vinemont Eagles and the Cold Springs Eagles was intense from the opening...
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Historic sites in Colony marked with Bicentennial signs

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The Reverend Kiki Terry and members of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church are pictured with their Alabama 200 Bicentennial sign. / Photo courtesy Drew Green COLONY - On Sunday, Drew Green of the Cullman...