Can you smell what the Elks Lodge is cooking?
CULLMAN - Next Friday night, the Cullman Elks Lodge is hosting something delicious: A Low Country Boil. On March 31 from 6-8 p.m., guests...
Garden City council welcomes First Source for Women, honors fire department
Councilman Scott Arnold presented the fire department a handmade wooden flag in honor of everything they do to protect the members of their community.
GARDEN...
Wallace State softball collects another walk-off win during DH sweep of Shelton State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team remained perfect in conference play Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep over rival Shelton State at Bobby McCracken Stadium.
Charlee...
Good Hope falls 10-9 in Tuesday softball action
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope took on Priceville in a Class 4A game on Tuesday. The Lady Raiders had a four-run lead going into...
Cullman sweeps Fort Payne in Tuesday night doubleheader; 9-0, 8-1
CULLMAN - For the second and third time in two days, the Cullman Bearcats took care of business against the Fort Payne Wildcats. Coming...
Spring sports go on as scheduled in spite of J.B. Pennington fire; Lady Tigers...
BLOUNTSVILLE - J.B. Pennington High School and Blountsville Elementary School were closed Tuesday after an early morning fire caused damage to the media room...
Vinemont resident charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance; result of undercover operation
VINEMONT – A Vinemont woman was arrested over the weekend as a result of an undercover operation conducted earlier by Cullman City Police Department...
Wallace State Genealogy Department expands collection
HANCEVILLE - Through donations and purchases, Wallace State Community College is making a huge expansion of one of the area’s best resources for searching...
Bird flu confirmed in 2 poultry flocks in Pickens and Madison Counties
MONTGOMERY - State Veterinarian, Dr. Tony Frazier, confirms that a flock of chickens at a commercial poultry breeding operation located in Pickens County and...
Cullman County firefighters called to help fight Blount County blaze
BLOUNTSVILLE - Around 5:15 Tuesday morning, Blount County firefighters were dispatched to investigate a fire at J.B. Pennington High School in Blountsville. A short...
Cullman Christian School invites community to flavorful taste of the arts
CULLMAN - The administration of Cullman Christian School (CCS) gave its kids a special treat this year with fine and performing arts classes. Students...
Cold Springs wins wild one, upends Holly Pond for the first time this season
BREMEN - Thirty-five hits, 34 runs and 14 errors are not what the typical softball fan pictures when they head to a game, but...
Good Hope falls 14-9 in extra innings
GOOD HOPE - It was a wild back-and-forth game between Brewer and Good Hope as each team looked to take control Monday night. It...
Cullman council OKs trial run for pedestrian park on 1st Avenue in Warehouse District
Johnann and Stuart Moore answer questions from the council
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, having rescheduled its regular meeting time from...
Wallace State men’s golf wins Spring Fling title in Scottsboro; WSCC baseball & softball...
Wallace State men’s golf team won the Ron Marshall Spring Fling at Goosepond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro over the weekend.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s...
Plenty of drama to end the Good Hope Golf Invitational
CULLMAN - A long day of prep golf at Terri Pines Country Club ended in a dramatic way Monday before sunset.
The Good Hope Invitational...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic & Cullman Church of Christ offering free meal and health...
CULLMAN - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, in partnership with Cullman Church of Christ's monthly outreach program, Loaves and Fishes, will offer free lunch...
Cullman targeted for longest indoor gun range in the Southeast, to open this year
CULLMAN - Cullman Shooting Sports is bringing what it says is the nation’s longest, above ground, public indoor gun range to Alabama in 2017....
Peinhardt Homesteaders group offers class in traditional woodworking
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, the Peinhardt Homesteaders sponsored a multi-part class in traditional woodworking techniques and technology. Participants had the opportunity to try...
Cullman High promises crowd pleaser with spring production of “Shrek: The Musical”
A recent rehearsal for "Shrek: The Musical"
CULLMAN - After last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) chose to stick with...
Morning music: “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
Happy first day of spring, y'all! Here's "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake.
I knew there was something extra special about Justin Timberlake when...
This week in high school sports
CULLMAN COUNTY - Here's a look at the prep sports schedule this week in the Tribune's coverage area.
BB: Baseball; SB: Softball; SC: Soccer; TK:...
Cullman Fire Rescue firefighters and EMTs help train future medical professionals at CHS
CULLMAN - Members of Cullman Fire Rescue, both firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) recently had the opportunity to help train Cullman High School...
Cullman Band Boosters raising funds for new uniforms, release calendar of upcoming events
CULLMAN - The Cullman Band Boosters’ (CBB) effort to purchase new uniforms for the Cullman High School Band continues with an upcoming series of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the Files of 1955:
R.C. Berry, of Vinemont, has a very long gun (65 inches) of the Civil War era, given to him by...
Wallace State sophomore Jasmine Zavala named recipient of UAB Presidential Scholarship
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State sophomore Jasmine Zavala was recently awarded a UAB Presidential Transfer Scholarship.
Zavala, a Cleveland High graduate, was one of two Wallace...
Cullman group supports families with special needs
CULLMAN - For families of those with special needs, Cullman has help and support in the form of the Cullman Autism and Special Needs...
Supporters turn out in droves for annual MS Walk
Images courtesy of Rachel Bryant of Karma in Cullman
CULLMAN - A gentle rain fell during set-up, but supporters turned out in droves Saturday morning...
Rain can’t keep Shamrock Shufflers down
Image courtesy of David Wiggins
CULLMAN - Saturday morning's light drizzle did nothing to dampen the spirits of the runners at East Elementary School's first-ever...
West Point dominates county math tournament
Advanced Math winners
Back row, 6th-10th place from left to right: Angel Cortes, Chandler Flanigan, Brantley Rodgers (not pictured), Madeline Whitesell, Jessica Arriaga
Front Row, 1st-5th...
No. 1 Cullman whips up on rival Hartselle, 8-1
CULLMAN - According to Cullman baseball coach Brent Patterson, the Bearcats executed their game plan the way he was hoping Saturday afternoon.
The end result...
Cullman plays long ball and small ball in 17-6 rout of Brewer
CULLMAN - Cullman continued to swing hot bats, just like their last game, as they hit three home runs and scored more off some...
Fairview High School Class of 1972 searching for members
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview High School Class of 1972 is trying to locate the following classmates for their reunion on Saturday, April 1, 2017.
If...
Huge regional job fair in Huntsville March 21
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Career Center System, in partnership with WAFF 48 News and the City of Huntsville, will host a regional job fair...
City schools recognize distinguished alumni, teachers of the year
Image shows Cullman Middle School Teacher of the Year Brent Hill, center. Photos by Jay Betts
CULLMAN - Cullman High has ample reason to be...
Bearcats take 1st, Lady Bearcats 2nd in Cullman Track Classic
CULLMAN - Cullman utilized greatness in running and field events Friday to take home one championship and claim a runner-up in the other for...
4th-inning surge lifts New Hope past Vinemont, 9-6
VINEMONT - It was tough sledding at Mike Cupp Field Friday afternoon as the Vinemont Eagles welcomed the New Hope Indians to town.
Vinemont looked...
Dodge City man arrested for distribution of marijuana
CULLMAN - Undercover operations led to the arrest on Wednesday of Stephen Joshua Hughes, 41, of Dodge City for unlawful distribution of a controlled...
East Elementary’s inaugural Shamrock Shuffle takes off Saturday morning
CULLMAN - The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-mile color run, hosted by the East Elementary School (EES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will kick...
Local youth place in Senior Showmanship at Alabama Junior Beef Expo
Class 4 Senior Showmanship winners at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From left are...
Local youth place in Junior Showmanship at Alabama Junior Beef Expo
Class 14 Junior Showmanship winners (shown above) at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From...
Local youth place in Intermediate Showmanship art Alabama Junior Beef Expo
Class 12 Intermediate Showmanship winners (shown above) at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From...
Hanceville man arrested for trafficking in illegal drugs
CULLMAN – A Hanceville man was arrested this week and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs after a traffic stop led to the discovery...
Applications being accepted now for 2017 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy
Last year's Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy class
CULLMAN - Sheriff Matt Gentry and his staff at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) have a vision...
Morning music: “Macarena”
"Macarena"
This song had the longest climb ever to no. 1 in the history of the charts, but it was worth it. “Macarena” held that...
Good Hope, Vinemont teams win county middle school math tournament
Good Hope Middle School's seventh-grade team
CULLMAN COUNTY - At the recent Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament held at Wallace State, teams from Good...
Roundup: Full day of action at West Point
WEST POINT - There was plenty to choose from Thursday afternoon as softball, soccer, baseball and tennis were all competing on the grounds of...
CCBOE recognizes student, staff achievements; approves large expenditures for technology and transportation
Updated 3-19-17
Michael Lindsey, Superintendent Shane Barnette and Kayse Fondren
CULLMAN - Thursday night’s meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was headlined by...
Burrow Museum receives grant from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association President Tami Reist and Evelyn Burrow Museum Director Donny Wilson
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community...
Big 4th inning helps propel Good Hope to 6-3 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - A low-scoring affair for the first three innings between Good Hope and Hanceville was starting to look like a pitcher's duel between...
West Morgan claims Fairview Golf Invitational title; Aggies’ McKelvy the low medalist
FAIRVIEW - Thirteen prep golf teams and 13 individuals took to Cross Creek Golf Course Thursday afternoon for the annual Fairview High School Golf...
Athens pair arrested for vehicle break-in on I-65
Robert Lee Holt, 46, of Athens and Vivian Mullins Posey ,43, of Athens
CULLMAN - Two people have been arrested and charged with unlawful breaking...
AL Dept. of Ag issues order banning exhibition and sale of poultry due to...
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has banned the sale of poultry due to concerns about avian influenza. ADAI Commissioner...
Cullman PALS preparing for spring cleanup and beautification awards
PALS President and Cullman County Economic Development Director, Cherrie Haney
CULLMAN - The Cullman County chapter of People Against a Littered State (PALS) met Thursday...
Morning music: “Put Your Records On”
One of the best singers Britain has produced in decades, Corinne Bailey Rae is a breath of fresh air. She's gonna guide you right...
Cullman artist/writer salutes Alabama 200
CULLMAN - Alabama turns 200 years old in 2019 and the birthday celebration, dubbed Alabama 200, has begun. Cullman, Alabama- based artist, Ben Johnson...
Mo’s Joes and the Sunflour Bakery & Eatery: Cullman Business District’s new coffee shop...
Co-owner Jon Montgomery
CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest beverage and snack shop is a family affair. Mo’s Joes is the project of proprietors Jon and Frances...
Regional school archery tournament coming to Hanceville High School March 16-17
HANCEVILLE - On Mar. 16-17, Hanceville High School will host a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) regional archery tournament. Competition will run...
Fairview Alumni Association’s $10,000 drawdown set for March 18
FAIRVIEW - Mark your calendars for March 18. That’s when, in the Fairview High School lunchroom, the $10,000 Fairview Alumni Association Drawdown will take...
Morning music: “Here Comes the Sun”
I was in the ninth grade when this song hit the airwaves, It was such a happy song that you'd have a hard time...
Vinemont council up in arms over Air Evac contract
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening, with Mayor Radginal Dodson and all council members present, along with Town Attorney Roy Williams. ...
Going, going, gone! Lady Cats belt 4 homers in 17-0 rout of Oakman
CULLMAN - The bitter, biting cold did nothing to slow down the Cullman Lady Bearcats; Olivia Schwaiger was red hot in the circle, pitching...
Bartlett declares April “Fair Housing Month” in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett this week signed a proclamation declaring the month of April “Fair Housing Month.” April 11, 2017...
Prep sports: Some Tuesday games postponed, moved due to weather
CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is the current schedule for tonight's prep sports. Some games have been moved or postponed due to tonight's cold temperatures.
St....
Stop Movement Order issued on certain poultry in Alabama amid 3 avian influenza investigations
MONTGOMERY — State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier in consultation with Commissioner John McMillan today issued a stop movement order for certain poultry in Alabama....
Vinemont woman perishes in early morning fire
VINEMONT - An early morning house fire claimed the life of a Vinemont woman. The incident happened at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday on County...
Former Cullman County Sheriff David Laney dies at 60
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Sheriff David Laney passed away early this morning at his home. He was 60 years old.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Bird flu infects poultry at 3 sites in north Alabama
Update: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/03/14/stop-movement-order-issued-certain-poultry-alabama-amid-3-avian-influenza
(REUTERS) - Bird flu has infected poultry at three sites in northern Alabama shortly after being found at two farms in neighboring Tennessee,...
Attention all nerds: Happy Pi Day!
Welcome to March 14, or 3.14, commonly known in math geek circles as “Pi Day.”
“Pi” or π is the Greek letter that represents the...
Morning music: “Oh Happy Day”
"Oh Happy Day" is a spiritual song that will move you for many reasons...the beat is astounding, the heart and soul of the song...
Happy birthday to Candi Staton, Colony’s international star
COLONY - Canzetta Maria "Candi" Staton was born March 13, 1940 in Colony, Alabama and is an multiple award winning American soul and gospel...
(UPDATED) NWS Huntsville: Freeze Warning expanded
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING, in effect from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, March 14 to 11...
Jonathan Allen signing a big hit among Tide faithful
Tide star Jonathan Allen poses with a fan on Saturday, March 11 at Outfitters Cullman.
CULLMAN - Agents Justin Crisler and Jeremy Ragland brought a...
Wallace State’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter earns REACH status, Distinguished Honors in Action Project...
Brandon Smith, left, and Dr. Stacey Sivley
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State math instructors Dr. Stacey Sivley and Brandon Smith were recently recognized for earning REACH...
Alabama’s unemployment rate rises to 6.4%; Cullman Co. among lowest at 5.7%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January unemployment rate is 6.4%, up from December’s...
CCSO asking for help identifying truck and individuals
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying the truck and the two individuals in these photographs. They are believed...
National Junior Honor Society initiated at Saint Bernard Prep
Pictured, (left to right): front row: D. Tim, Ella Buckingham, Yessenia Pascual, Alison Gongre, Mai Thy Nguyen, Carly Tombo, Jonathan Baillargeon, Evehan Hayes and...
Doss Bridge on Beech Grove Road officially reopened
Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett with Justin Schuman and Wes Hastings of Carcel and G Construction, who oversaw the project
GOOD HOPE - After being...
Catching up with American Legion Post 4; Swamp John’s today at 4
L-R: Scott Bealer (district chaplain), Charles Wunderlich (Sons of the American Legion), Frederick Arceneaux (Squadron 4 commander), Dan Raley (commander, Post 4) and Don...
Victim in Sunday night’s fatal collision in Berlin ID’d
Updated 3/13 8:56 a.m.
BERLIN - The victim in Sunday night's fatal traffic collision at U.S. Highway 278 East and County Road 747 has been...
Morning music: “Young Hearts Run Free” by Cullman County’s Candi Staton
We have a very special edition of Morning Music today! A native of Hanceville/ Colony, Candi Staton is a hometown girl who made good,...
This week in high school sports
CULLMAN - Here's a breakdown of this week's area high school sports schedule.
BB: Baseball; SB: Softball; SC: Soccer; TK: Track
Monday:
Holly Pond at Good Hope...
Fatal traffic incident at Hwy. 278 and County Road 747
BERLIN - A fatal traffic incident occurred tonight at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 East and County Road 747 in the Berlin community.
The...
Dodge City council welcomes 2 special guests
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council welcomed two special guests to its latest meeting- Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis...
Foxgloves & Fireflies: A little thought with eyes
I have a friend who was revived after being coded, and later on her sister, who is a nurse, looked up the hospital records to...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936 and 1956
From the Files of 1936:
The E.C. Kinney Store, at Blount Springs, was robbed of about $100.00 worth of flour, lard, etc. on Monday night.
The...
Cullman Regional to host colon cancer awareness seminar
Dr. William E. Smith
CULLMAN - According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the...
Harmony School getting ready for spring in outdoor classroom
LOGAN - Harmony School will be holding an Outdoor Classroom Workday on Tuesday, Mar. 21. Students, parents, faculty and community volunteers will be building...
CCSO reminds public of availability of Nixle Alert System
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the citizens of Cullman County about the availability of the Nixle Alert System.
You...
Corner edges Good Hope in Umpires’ Association Championship
VINEMONT - Good Hope's quest to take home the championship in the 16th annual Cullman Umpires’ Associations Softball Invitational was denied Saturday afternoon when...
Cullman Rotary Club holds annual fundraising auction
Cullman Rotary Club President Dale Greer
CULLMAN - Crowds filled the Cullman Civic Center on Friday evening for the Cullman Rotary Club’s 44th annual fundraising...
Cullman holds off Hazel Green late, wins 2-1
CULLMAN - Cullman took on Hazel Green on day two of the Cullman Shamrock Invitational. It was a very physical game between both teams,...
Wallace State’s women’s basketball team closes season at 22-10 after ACCC tournament semifinal loss
Wallace State freshman guard Gabby Hill (14) looks to maneuver around a Shelton State defender in their game Thursday.
BIRMINGHAM – Wallace State’s women’s...
Be prepared: spring tornado season is upon us
CULLMAN - Alabama’s spring tornado season is upon us. Spring tornado season is typically defined as lasting from the beginning of March to the...
NWS Huntsville: Frost Advisory from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FROST ADVISORY for an area including Cullman County from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning.
The...
Fairview takes county baseball title with 9-1 triumph over West Point
GOOD HOPE - Good hitting and strong pitching on a cool Friday night carried the Fairview Aggies past the West Point Warriors 9-1 in...
Driven to be better: Local emergency responders practice driving techniques in advanced computer simulators
Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief Brian Bradberry stands outside the simulator
CULLMAN - It takes more than a driver’s license and a badge to drive...
Local law enforcement officers raising funds for Special Olympics; catch them Saturday at south...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Mark Persall and Lt. Rex Sorrow
CULLMAN - This weekend, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman Police Department...
Cullman defeats Arab, 2-1, in Cullman Shamrock Invitational
CULLMAN - In the fourth annual Cullman Shamrock Invitational, Cullman looked to get off to a good start following their 7-3 loss to Albertville...
Running wild: Cold Springs’ Cayde Elliott signs track scholarship with Lindsey Wilson College
Cayde Elliott, second from left in the front, flanked by his family, coaches and members of the Lindsey Wilson coaching staff
BREMEN - Clad in...
APLICATIONS
Full-time commitment/full-time success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jamie Marsh has quite a list of accomplishments, including many that began right here in Cullman at Wallace State Community College....
