Aggies focused on preparing for football season
Photo: The Aggies participated in a team camp in Muscle Shoals in mid-July.
FAIRVIEW - Two main concerns encounter the Fairview Aggies for the 2016...
Tale of a donkey: sanctuary houses more than dogs, cats
Photo: Noah the donkey is a favorite fixture at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary. Owner Sandra Shaffer saved Noah from drowning nearly 12 years ago....
Vinemont children enjoy a back-to-school bash
This is two churches coming together to hand out free school supplies and let the kids have some fun before they have to start...
Disabled Marine vet gets support, and a new ride
Photo: (l-r) John O’Malley, Josh Speakman, Jeremy Hogan, Ed Smith, Trent Winstead and Chris Gill. Seated: Jack Stevens
I wish I could have taken daily...
UPDATED: Sheriff weighs in on 2 arrests made in connection with counterfeit bills circulating...
Updated Saturday, July 30 at 4:07 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Friday morning at approximately 1 a.m. arrested two individuals in...
Bussman comments on Zika virus in Cullman County
MONTGOMERY- State health officials confirmed the first case of the Zika virus in Cullman County recently. The resident contracted the illness while traveling in...
Fall football practices start Monday in the AHSAA
Photo: The West Point Warriors will face off against Hamilton on Aug. 19.
CULLMAN - Preparation for the 2016 football season begins Monday when the...
City Council: Hanceville heated heading into election
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met for their work session and regular meeting on Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall. It’s rarely a...
Local woman arrested for child abuse
CULLMAN - A local woman was arrested for child abuse yesterday at the Cullman County Courthouse. Darcy Lindsey, 31, of Cullman County was arrested...
Motorcycles and sharing the roads safely
CULLMAN - In light of recent events, we took a look into motorcycles: those who drive them, those who drive alongside them and the...
Hanceville man arrested, suspected of transporting heroin from Jefferson Co. into Cullman Co.
GARDENDALE - Michael Shane Hudson, 41, of Hanceville was arrested as a result of the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies recently. He is...
Wallace State Continuing Education revamps Lifelong Learning program for area senior citizens
HANCEVILLE - The Continuing Education department at Wallace State Community College is revamping its Lifelong Learning program for area residents ages 50 and over,...
CCCDC gives West Point High $50,000 for football field and track
Pictured (l-r): Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle, Richard Barnett, Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope, CCCDC Commissioner Bradley Williams, West Point High School Principal Heith Yearwood,...
Back-to-School sales tax holiday set for Aug. 5-7
CULLMAN - The 11th Annual Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin Friday, Aug. 5 at 12:01 a.m., and will end at midnight on...
Cullman’s Brannon headed for the Tide
Photo: Hunter Brannon, left, with his proud uncle, and former Tide player, Wesley Britt
CULLMAN - A week before the start of fall practice in...
New volleyball coaches use WSCC team camp to their advantage
HANCEVILLE - Two new volleyball coaches used this week's team camp at Wallace State Community College to prepare themselves for the upcoming season that...
Images of Australia on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE - Dozens of photographs by Australian photographer Anatole Zurrer are on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum on the campus of Wallace State...
Former Folsom Center business office manager indicted for theft
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange today announced the indictment of the former business office manager of a Cullman nursing home on charges...
Cullman’s legislative delegation reacts online to possible statewide lottery vote
CULLMAN - Gov. Robert Bentley this morning released a video announcing his intention to call a special session of the Alabama Legislature to address...
Dodge City mayor and council will see no changes
Photo: From left to right: Ervin Chumley, Anthony Todd, Inez McDonald, Murray Lowe, Mayor Tawana Canada and Jason Burney
DODGE CITY – There will be...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of woman with drug warrant
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason on Monday conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 278 West and...
Wallace State student helps provide life-saving CPR
Photo: Kathy and Doug McGrew, center, are thankful for the help Doug received from Lynn Hill, left, and Mason Jones, right, when he suffered...
Good Hope’s John Harris uncontested for third term
The city is going to grow and we have to be ready for it.”
John Harris
GOOD HOPE – John Harris, lifelong citizen of Good Hope,...
Cullman Lil’ Bearcat Hoops Camp set for Aug. 1-3
CULLMAN - With the school year fast approaching, Cullman basketball is giving sports campers a last opportunity to get in on some skills camp...
Obituary: Ruth E. Whitaker
Funeral services for Ruth E. Whitaker, 77, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home; Jimmy...
Additional walking/biking trails opened at Duck River Reservoir
CULLMAN - The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman has completed another section of the walking/biking trails at Duck River Reservoir. This will...
Obituary: Michael Bradley Thomas
Michael Bradley Thomas, 38, of Berlin Community, passed away on Sunday morning as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Cullman...
Obituary: Larry “Keith” Waid
Mr. Larry "Keith" Waid of Cullman Alabama passed away on July 24, 2016 at his residence at the age of 51. He was born...
Randy Britt vying for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond resident Randy Britt has qualified for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4 (Safety).
“My greatest concern and number one priority...
Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields, Chayse Freeman fishing in this week’s Carhartt Bassmaster College...
Photo: Chayse Freeman, left, and Ryan Shields
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields and Chayse Freeman have circled this week on their calendars since...
Controlled buy nets Good Hope man
CULLMAN - On Monday, July 25, Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators arrested Patrick Ray Wren, 46, of Good Hope for unlawful distribution of...
Local man Frank Calvert named Alabama Truck Driver of the Year
CULLMAN - Frank Calvert, a Cullman native, has been driving a truck for 60 calendar years. Recently, Calvert was voted Alabama Truck Driver of...
4 Good Hope officials receive Certificates of Election at Monday night meeting; 2 will...
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council held a regular council meeting on Monday night, with two special guests in attendance, Cullman County...
2-car incident in West Point Monday evening injures 2
UPDATED 9:12 A.M.: ALEA this morning released the names of two people who were injured in a wreck in West Point yesterday evening. Wallace...
Obituary: Sandra “Sandi” Anita Baker Allen
Sandra "Sandi" Anita Baker Allen, 59 of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Sandi was born on...
Plans for Cullman Marine Corps detachment moving forward
CULLMAN - CEO of Saving Forgotten Warriors Jeremy Hogan is moving forward with plans for a Marine Corps detachment in the Cullman area.
As of...
Obituary: Wilma “Betty” Calvert
Funeral services for Wilma “Betty” Calvert, 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Minister...
Hanceville man arrested with 20 grams of ICE
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, July 14, CNET agents with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with law enforcement officers from Madison and Morgan...
Work release inmate killed on job identified as Jerry Lynn Coggins
BAILEYTON - The inmate who was killed on Friday, July 22 while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release...
Locals participate, honored and recognized during AHSAA All-Star Sports Week
MONTGOMERY - Cullman County had its share of people to participate, be honored and recognized during the 20th annual Alabama High School Athletic Association...
Educator Joey Orr seeking Place 1 on Cullman City School Board
CULLMAN - Joey Orr is a mother of three, a teacher with 13 years of experience in the classroom and she holds a master’s...
Obituary: Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine
Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine was born in rural Blount County on July 16, 1919, the fifth child of Alex and Ophelia Roberts McAlpine.
He was...
Obituary: Daniel Parker Gillam
Funeral services for Daniel Parker Gillam, age 35 of Vinemont, will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Jacquelyn Lendman
Funeral services for Jacquelyn Lendman, 90, of Hanceville will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hanceville funeral Home Chapel. Visitation...
Obituary: Josey Lee Johnson
Funeral Services for Josey Lee Johnson, 24, of Cullman will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Margaret Virginia Bolan
Funeral services for Margaret Virginia Bolan, 87, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Justin Dean Hardin
Justin Dean Hardin Funeral Services for Justin Dean Hardin, 26, of Cullman will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in...
3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride rolls through Cullman Sunday evening
CULLMAN - Bikers and other community members united on the steps of the Cullman County Courthouse on Sunday evening for the Third Anniversary Jay’s...
North-Central AL Young Democrats host Community Fun Day at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN - The group is still in its infancy, but the North-Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD) are already making a name for themselves locally...
2 confirmed fatalities in collision on U.S. Hwy 278 E between Berlin and Holly...
UPDATED 5:30 p.m. ALEA investigators have identified the third person in today's head-on collision as Kimberly Mason, 40, of Holly Pond. Mason is listed...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1953
From the Files of 1933:
Winners in the baby contest on Wednesday evening were: Betty Rose Biggers, daughter of Mrs. Alvie Gibbers, sponsored by Marjorie...
Addiction: Wrap-up
CULLMAN - Back in May, we begin weekly installments examining addictions and their impact on the lives of people in our community. This week,...
2nd Chance Sanctuary readies cats for adoption
Photo: Gracie is one of about 15 cats at 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary.
BLOUNT COUNTY – As the sun beats down on Sandra Shaffer's...
Cullman team eliminated in USSSA Summer Showdown semifinals
CULLMAN - Success by the North Alabama Crusaders, a 16-under softball team from Cullman, was had until the semifinal round of the United States...
Area veterans enjoy a day of fun
Photo shows members of Fallen Heroes Bowfishing.
This is the first Appreciation Day we have ever done together. There has been too much separation between...
MEGA Cash Drawn Down raises funds for hospice
CULLMAN – On Thursday night in the John G. Cullmann Room in Cullman Regional Medical Center, Hospice of Cullman County held its annual MEGA...
Alabama’s June unemployment rate is 6%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced yesterday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 6.0%, unchanged from May’s...
Local youth train with Olympian Willie Smith
COLD SPRINGS- For everything there is a beginning and The Cullman Tribune was on hand to witness what may be the beginning of a...
CHS soccer coach Harbin recognized in Montgomery
CULLMAN - Cullman Bearcats boy’s head soccer coach Casey Harbin picked up a little more hardware Friday night as he was recognized at the...
AGA Women’s Stroke Play Tournament brings 49 to Terri Pines
CULLMAN - Forty-nine golfers across the state have spent three consecutive days facing humid conditions in the 26th Annual Alabama Golf Association Women's Stroke...
Sheriff, Dodge City residents discuss recent attacks on cops
If people don’t know who their deputies are, then we are failing. There are places that see law enforcement and the citizens as two...
Talent Search program receives $415,000 grant to help area students
HANCEVILLE - A program that helps students who may not normally think they could attend college do just that has been extended at Wallace...
Work release inmate killed on the job
CULLMAN - An inmate was killed today while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release program.
“At approximately 10:29 a.m....
Townson, Jacobs go head-to-head in mayoral forum
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly community luncheon on Friday provided a forum for Cullman incumbent mayor Max A. Townson and...
Two motorcyclists deceased following high-speed ride around Cullman city, county
UPDATE: Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Friday morning identified the two victims who were killed in a motorcycle wreck Thursday evening as Justin...
Dodge City Town Council meets; all members running unopposed next month
DODGE CITY - A regular Dodge City Town Council meeting was held on Thursday night, with all members present. All five members of the...
Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13
CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning...
New “Twenty-Four Seven” Bible study for grades 7-12
Photo shows Bible study organizer, Noah Carpenter.
CULLMAN - Local community member Noah Carpenter has created Twenty-Four Seven – a Bible study - which he...
Friday Fun: July 22
Moving Sale
Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 8 a.m.-? Household items, tools, crafts, winter clothes, books, some furniture, etc. 711 Ninth Ave. SE...
1st free summer meal program sees success, will end on July 29
CULLMAN - The first free summer meal program, provided by the Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program, was deemed a great success during the...
EvaBank Midnight Run 2016 set to take off Aug. 19
Photo: Runners enjoying last year’s Midnight Run
CULLMAN - Get ready to get your glow on at the 2016 EvaBank Midnight Run on Friday, Aug....
Dale Seals seeks 2nd term as mayor of Fairview
I'm a servant of the people for the people. I want to do the best job I can for everyone in the town and...
National Weather Service issues heat advisory
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has just issued a heat advisory for the counties of LAUDERDALE-COLBERT-FRANKLIN AL-LAWRENCE-LIMESTONE-MADISON-MORGAN- MARSHALL-CULLMAN-LINCOLN- INCLUDING THE CITIES...
Cullman County Fair Association presents check to calf project recipients
(Photo: Jim Howard) Pictured, front row, (left to right): Steve Singleton, Fair Board treasurer; Shelby Sellers, recipient; Jay Conway, Cullman County Extension Office and...
Pokémon Go event set for Sept. 24
CULLMAN - Chances are you have seen numerous people wandering through town, heads down, staring at their phones, playing the newest mobile game craze,...
The Movie Factory – defying the odds since 1995
CULLMAN - When Donna Garrett first came to Cullman, she already owned two Movie Factory stores. In 1995 she opened her first location in...
Teens from Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler, Germany, have arrived!
It is really beautiful here and I am really enjoying my stay.”
Verena Rong
CULLMAN – The Cullman Friends of Frankweiler organization welcomed special guests, 17-year-old...
Stiefelmeyer Park gets new playground
CULLMAN – Stiefelmeyer Park on Eighth Avenue Northeast has received a new playground.
The new equipment was installed as part of Cullman City Parks &...
UPDATED: Ethics commission reverses decision; Brown’s name WILL appear on ballot
UPDATE: THURSDAY, JULY 21 AT 12:10 P.M. (see updated documents below as well)
"I have received verification from the Alabama Ethics Commission that Bobby Brown...
DEEZ Vapes in Cullman
CULLMAN - Cullman has a new kid on the block in the vape department. DEEZ Vapes, owned by Steven and Kimberly Siegel, opened its...
Bearcats ready to claw their way back to the top
CULLMAN - It was an up and down year for the Cullman Bearcats in 2015, going 6-4 and getting booted from the playoffs in...
City aggressively addressing WWTP odor problem; several election certificates issued
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Tuesday evening where they issued several election certificates and moved forward to combat the issue raised...
Tawana Canada seeking 2nd full term as mayor of Dodge City
Dodge City is my much-loved hometown and I am honored to be a part of its history.”
Tawana Canada
DODGE CITY - Tawana Canada has announced...
Breaking News: Fairview football stadium still 8 weeks away from completion
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School’s football stadium has been in construction now for much longer than anticipated, with the most recent report stating that...
3rd Anniversary Jay’s Ride to take place this weekend
CULLMAN - On May 21, 2014, Jerry "Jay" Kendall, Jr. was struck and killed by a teen boy who was driving distracted. In July...
Kim Hall named CHS principal at today’s school board meeting
CULLMAN - While the East Elementary School Archery Team was honored and recognized for winning a world championship, other big news came from Tuesday's...
Alabama State Capitol illuminated blue this week to honor law enforcement
MONTGOMERY- Gov. Bentley on Monday announced the Alabama State Capitol will be illuminated blue every night this week to honor the men and women...
Garden City Town Council notes- July 18
GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council came together on Monday evening for a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a call...
FOX6’s Wes Wyatt special guest in Bremen Monday night
BREMEN - Neighbors gathered for their normal monthly neighborhood watch meeting Monday night at the Beat 8 Community Center in Bremen. This month, they...
Fishing in Duck River Reservoir? Be patient.
CULLMAN - It’s a question we are asked almost weekly: “Can I fish in Duck River Reservoir yet?”
According to Cullman Economic Development Agency Special...
Eller seeking 4th term on Good Hope City Council
If a community is going to grow and provide for their citizens, the groundwork for growth in the utility area is vital.”
Susan Robinson Eller
GOOD...
Patrick Dunagan running for Good Hope City Council, Place 2
Photo: Patrick Dunagan with son Landon and fiancée, Britney Gato
I want to help make Good Hope the best it can be. I have seen...
UPDATE: Gas leak near Main Ave. contained; one lane reopened
UPDATE: The gas leak is contained, but crews are still working to fix the roadway. One lane is functional, but officials are asking those...
Meeting on July 20 to offer info about short-term health courses at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education program will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 20 for anyone interested in learning about...
Rock Creek Mission – God’s “floating church”
Church services are very casual and there’s a good mix of adults, youth and at least 2-3 dogs.”
Carol Poupore
SMITH LAKE - Located on the banks...
2 fundraisers set for Hanceville teen fighting cancer
I know what it's like to be a cancer mom, and I know they'll appreciate the help and support.”
Karen Cook
HANCEVILLE - In Oct. 2015...
To the young girl thinking of becoming a nurse…
To the young girl thinking of becoming a nurse...
The world will speak at you in many ways. You will read how the medical world...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1992
From the Files of 1933
This year Easter comes on the nineteenth day of April. The seniors at Cullman High School are planning for class...
Run, Walk, Dance and Glow!
This is a great 5K, both for the local runner and for families looking to have a fun, healthy, happy time.”
Lauren Estes
CULLMAN – Sportsman...
Addiction: Meth, part 7
CULLMAN - Chronic drug abuse can lead to loss of employment, loss of family, homelessness and myriad health conditions leading to death. Methamphetamine use...
APLICATIONS
Alabama Highway 91 near Arkadelphia to close for bridge repair Oct....
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to close SR-91 just south of Arkadelphia in Cullman County for 10 days for a bridge repair.
SR-91 in...
