Cullman’s Bradley Williams to cast vote at Republican National Convention
CULLMAN - Bradley Williams is a member of local law enforcement, and he’s also a delegate for presidential hopeful Donald J. Trump in the...
Rogers’ pitching plus timely hits keep Vinemont in Dizzy Dean state tournament
VINEMONT - Clay Rogers was given the assignment to keep the Vinemont 14-under baseball team in contention Saturday afternoon in the Dizzy Dean state...
WSCC news roundup: join alumni association; program changes its name
Join WSCC Alumni Association today to fund scholarships, enjoy benefits
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association will kick off its annual membership...
Pentastar South Car Club presents Secret Meals for Hungry Children donation
CULLMAN - Earlier this week, the Cullman branch of Alabama Credit Union received a donation of $1,850 from the Pentastar South Car Club’s annual...
Benefit car wash held today at McGriff Tire for Anna Hughes
CULLMAN – Since the tragic wreck one week ago today, the lives of two families have forever been changed. Sadly, Vinemont’s Whitney Cotton was...
ALDOT: New effort to ease traffic congestion announced on Fourth of July holiday weekend
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation Thursday announced a data-sharing partnership with Waze (http://www.waze.com), the free, real-time crowdsourced navigation app powered by the...
Lifetime Guarantee: 2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary redefines rescue
2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary owner Sandra Shaffer talks to Noah, a donkey she saved from drowning nearly 12 years ago.
BLOUNT COUNTY – Barks break...
Wallace State’s Jamie Robertson named 2016 Alabama Adult Education Staff Person of the Year
Jamie Robertson, right, with 2016 ALAPCAE President Robert Johnson.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Jamie Robertson, the Adult Education Program’s administrative assistant, recently received the most...
Area fireworks festivities
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere to see some fireworks this holiday weekend? You'll have six big chances around town. See the details below!
Smith Lake...
Emmett Leroy Davis Found GUILTY of the murder of Helen “June” Collier Mayo
CULLMAN – After the jury deliberated for just 1 hour and 47 minutes, Emmett Leroy Davis was this afternoon found guilty of the murder...
Vinemont man arrested for distribution of meth
CULLMAN – On June 29 Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason, Justin Craft and Adam Clark arrested Mark Anthony Stewart, 28, of...
Hanceville woman arrested for distribution of meth
CULLMAN – Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators yesterday arrested Amber Michelle Alfrey, 33, of Hanceville on two counts of unlawful distribution of a...
Execution of search warrant leads to arrest; meth seized
CULLMAN – Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) arrested Jason Anthony Brandmire, 37, of Holly Pond for unlawful possession of a controlled...
Un-Open House and Fundraiser held for The Link Community Place
Photo: Best friends Sherry Tainter and Tammy Moore praise The Link for helping them transform their lives for the better.
Before the formal event this...
Colonel Cullmann hosts his 193rd birthday bash
We have a great heritage here; we want to keep that and maintain it. My motto is: Make Cullman a great place to live,...
Davis murder trial: closing arguments to begin in the morning
CULLMAN - The testimony phase of the Emmett Leroy Davis murder trial concluded this afternoon, after almost four full days of witnesses. Closing arguments...
Two arrested in connection to burglaries and thefts
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jody Alan Mead, 31, of Cullman and Shannon Alford McDonald, 35, of Cullman in connection to...
Community aids in healing efforts after tragic wreck involving Vinemont students
CULLMAN - In times of peril, one’s true character is evident. Following Whitney Cotton’s untimely death in a traffic incident on Saturday night, the...
Dr. Bouldin retires following 28 years of service
CULLMAN -–On Thursday at 2 p.m. at the central office of the Cullman City School System, Dr. Elton Bouldin read a prepared statement thanking the board, the...
Hanceville children enjoy a special treat as the library wraps up its summer reading...
I liked the helicopter because my dad is a paramedic.”
8-year-old Cailyn from Georgia
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville Library’s Summer Reading Program came to an end...
Citizens pack City Hall for CCSO firearms safety class
You never, ever shoot to wound. When it comes down to a deadly force situation there is only one thing to do; you shoot...
Hundreds show up for Moe’s VIP Night for Childhaven
We have eaten at the Moe’s in Decatur several times so when I found out we were getting one in Cullman, I was like...
Davis murder trial: two charges dismissed as prosecution rests
CULLMAN - The prosecution rested its case late today against accused murderer Emmett Leroy Davis, 57, of Arab. Immediately afterward, the defense made a...
ALDOT highway reminders for Fourth of July holiday travel
MONTGOMERY - Drivers taking to Alabama roads during the Fourth of July holiday should plan for increased traffic and allow extra time to reach...
Cullman County Commission negotiating relocation of Cullman County Rescue Squad
CULLMAN - At the regularly scheduled Cullman County Commission meeting on June 28, 2016, commissioners considered a request from County Attorney Chad Floyd to...
Students take second opportunity to apply for WSCC health programs
HANCEVILLE - Though they did not get into their first-choice programs in Wallace State Community College’s Health Division, more than 40 students took advantage...
Danville man killed Wednesday morning after 18-wheeler hits tractor
BATTLEGROUND - A Danville man was killed early this morning when the tractor he was driving on Alabama Highway 157 was hit from behind...
Davis murder trial: prosecution still going strong at the end of day 2
Photo shows Cullman City Police Lt. Jody Martin being cross-examined by the defense.
CULLMAN - Day two of the trial of the man accused of...
Disappointing turnout at Voter ID and Registration Drive at City Hall
CULLMAN - Todd Ossanna with the Alabama State Secretary’s Office held a Voter ID and Registration Drive at Cullman City Hall today.
“What we’ve done...
radKIDS underway at civic center
CULLMAN - The radKIDS Summer Safety Camp is underway at the Cullman Civic Center where roughly 40 children are learning about protecting their personal...
Commission gives Cullman Rescue Squad extension to July 11; several other business items approved
Photo shows County Administrator Gary Teichmiller and Commissioner Garry Marchman.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning at the Cullman County Courthouse...
URCD board: CSX passenger rail service reports not true
CULLMAN - The Urban Renewal and Community Development Board met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where it squashed rumors of a CSX...
Good Hope City Council notes: June 27
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met Monday night, with the biggest items on the agenda pertaining to the City’s Zoning Board...
Cullman City Council revokes Vintage Beverages’ liquor license; city fire department praised
Photo shows City Attorney Roy Williams.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday evening at City Hall where they,...
Dr. Jenny Folsom on what drives her to serve: “Hopefully I have been able...
CULLMAN - After a successful career as an educator, Cullman City Council President Pro Tem Dr. Jenny Folsom is a trailblazer in her hometown....
Hanceville FD aims to make homes easier to find in emergencies
HANCEVILLE - As reported from the June 23 Hanceville City Council meeting, Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green’s department had difficulty locating a home whose...
WPHS and WPMS have solid showings in 2016 NASP World Tournament
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - It was a busy weekend for the West Point Warriors as they took part in the 2016 National Archery in...
Cullman boy receives diabetic alert dog after almost year long wait
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - Last July Lucas Hembree began raising money for a diabetic alert dog and this past weekend his dreams finally became...
Report of suspicious activity leads to drug trafficking arrests
CULLMAN – Two Florida residents were arrested yesterday in Cullman after police responded to a call about suspicious activity.
Cullman City Police Officer Zachary Latham...
“June. Help.”
Photo shows Mayo's home on Dec. 5, 2012.
CULLMAN - "June. Help." Those are the words Helen June Mayo was able to say over the...
North Alabama Crusaders win USSSA 16-under state title
GOOD HOPE - Six state championships were earned during the weekend in the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Class C Softball State Tournament.
One...
Vinemont community grieving after area teenager is killed, another in serious condition
CULLMAN – The Vinemont community is grieving today after one area teenager was killed and another seriously injured in a late-night traffic incident.
The single-car...
East Elementary in 1st place at NASP world tournament
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Tournament and 3D Challenge are happening this weekend in Myrtle Beach,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1955 and 1992
From the Files of 1933
The Hi-Y Club of Cullman High School was organized in 1929. This club is a Christian organization promoting clean speech,...
Expert summer snake safety tipsss
Photo shows a Timber Rattlesnake.
CULLMAN - As the summer comes into full-swing and everyone spends more of their days outdoors, the potential for encounters...
Addiction: Food, part 5
CULLMAN - “During elementary school I always played sports, but remained the fat kid. During middle school I continued to play sports and have...
Temple Baptist Church hosts free field day at Old Nesmith Park
CULLMAN - On Saturday, the student ministry at West Point’s burgeoning Temple Baptist Church held a field day, which was the culmination of a...
Hanceville’s Nail talks reelection
HANCEVILLE - The lobby of Hanceville’s City Hall sees much action on a typical Friday morning with residents coming and going to pay fees...
Local woman arrested for trafficking
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators, with assistance from the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), yesterday arrested Cristie Ann Dunn, 47, of...
Moe’s Southwest Grill partners with Childhaven for VIP Night ahead of grand opening
CULLMAN - Moe’s Southwest Grill has partnered with Childhaven for a VIP Night next Wednesday, June 29, from 5-7 p.m. ahead of the restaurant...
American Legion Post 4’s new building nearing completion
Technically we can use the building now, but we’ve got to get lights. I’d say it will be at least another month before we...
Slip sliding away
It’s easy! All you have to do is flop on your belly and fly!”
6-year-old Ansley
CULLMAN – A giant slip-n-slide on a brutally hot day?...
Heat wave safety tips
CULLMAN - With temperatures soaring into the mid- to high-90s, the heat index hitting 110 and humidity almost unbearable, it is extremely important to...
Goat Island Brewing holds grand opening
CULLMAN – On Friday night, Cullman’s hometown craft beer company, Goat Island Brewing, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting.
With Cullman Mayor Max A....
Camp Wallace a success as students learn and have fun
Photo: Brylee Gregory poses for a photo using a photo frame she and other students created during the Party Like a Princess class during...
Nursing program welcomes new students at orientation; launches new concept-based curriculum
HANCEVILLE - Around 150 students were welcomed to Wallace State Community College this week during their first orientation session in the WSCC Nursing program....
Hanceville City Council moving forward with block grant process; paving of Hopewell Road and...
Shown is Joey Hester from NARCOG presenting info about the ADECA block grant during the public hearing Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall.
HANCEVILLE -...
Summer play-day series ends for Lady Aggies ad Lady Raiders at Danville
DANVILLE - Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good Hope Lady Raiders took Thursday's Danville basketball play-day as a learning lesson.
The two ball clubs...
Plenty of new business covered at Cullman City School Board meeting
CULLMAN - In addition to what was arguably the biggest news of this morning’s Cullman City School Board meeting- the transfer of Cullman High...
Execution of multiple search warrants leads to 6 arrests; meth and money seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and officers with the Cullman City...
Wallace State students earn places on President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2016...
Bouldin leaving CHS, will head up district’s new Virtual School
CULLMAN - Dr. Elton Bouldin will leave his position as principal of Cullman High School and will instead serve as the principal of Cullman...
Colonel Cullmann invites you to his 193rd birthday celebration!
CULLMAN – It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone’s 193rd birthday, but on Thursday, June 30, you can do just that, with...
Community Events: Thursday, June 23
Utility Assistance Meeting- Baileyton
On Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall to speak...
Cullman Lady Bearcats getting plenty of work with new coach
HANCEVILLE - Getting to know the personnel is what new Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree is doing with his team during the month...
Addington Chapel UMC clothes closet available to those in need
BREMEN - Most churches have outreach programs that specialize in helping members of their local communities in times of need. Addington Chapel United Methodist...
Former Cullman Co. volunteer coach pleads guilty to raping student
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A former volunteer coach at a Cullman County school has pleaded guilty to raping a student.
Spencer Jackson Byrd, 22,...
Jammin’ in the gym with Cullman seniors
I came out tonight to listen to the Patsy Cline music as well as all the other country music they are performing.”
Pat Shoup
CULLMAN -...
Dallas police: Troubled QB Manziel reports hit-and-run crash
DALLAS (AP) - Police in Dallas say troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel reported a hit-and-run accident earlier this week. The publicist for the former Texas...
Garden City Town Council meeting notes- June 20
GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council met on Monday evening to discuss matters that were queued for review. At the meeting were...
Coaching changes on the hardwood for 2016-17 season
CULLMAN - A husband-wife team will be a feature in Cullman County high school basketball for the 2016-17 season. But they will be coaching...
Meeting offers second chance – or first – to enter WSCC health programs
HANCEVILLE - Individuals who didn’t get into their first-choice health program at Wallace State or those who are interested in learning about programs with...
New Hanceville bakery: Paradise Cove
HANCEVILLE - The owner of Paradise Cove, the newest bakery in the county, comes from a sturdy, Blount County lineage that believed in elbows-deep...
CCPL happenings
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the...
Lonesome grave in Holly Pond: who is buried there?
HOLLY POND – Have you ever walked through an old cemetery and wondered who was buried there? What did they look like? Were they...
Community Events: Tuesday, June 21
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of fellow Alzheimer’s Caregivers. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday,...
Cullman County awarded status of 4-H Centennial Youth Initiative County
Photo shows Alabama Extension Associate Director Dr. Paul Brown presenting Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman and Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...
West Point Town Council prepares for upcoming municipal elections
WEST POINT - With the municipal election right around the corner, the West Point Town Council made preparations during a regular meeting Monday evening...
CAPNA hosting area meetings to help seniors with utility bills
There are a lot of people who just can’t pay their bills these days.”
Dorothy Butler, Hanceville senior
HANCEVILLE - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama...
City of Cullman municipal election: positions to be decided
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s municipal election will be held on August 23, where voters will choose to either keep the current city...
Voter registration and ID drive to be held June 28
MONTGOMERY - In an effort to ensure that eligible Alabama citizens are able to vote, Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill asked the...
Senate set to vote on gun reform Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBRC) - The Senate will vote on gun reform today.
Congress failed to pass gun control legislation after the rampage at Sandy Hook in...
Community Events: Monday, June 20
Monday Fun-Days at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center
1/2 priced day passes for just $5 each from 6-10 p.m.
Utility Assistance Meeting- Hanceville
On June 20...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937 and 1994
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's...
Local nonprofit hosts concert, severely in need of help to continue supporting area vets
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child...
Minnie Pearl – Straight Outta Baileyton
BAILEYTON - Have you ever visited a place and as a result your life changed forever? If so, where did you go? Was it...
The Link holds 3rd annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon
CULLMAN – On Saturday, The Link of Cullman County held its third annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon, with 118 athletes competing for first...
Candlelight vigil held for Jordan Wilson, missing for 5 weeks
CULLMAN - Jordan Wilson was last seen five weeks ago then the vehicle she had been traveling in was found abandoned with her purse,...
Chase from Cullman Co. to Decatur ends in crash
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - One man is facing several driving violation charges after leading deputies on a chase from Vinemont to Decatur.
Cullman County...
CWAC to host Christmas in July to aid local food bank
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will be decking the halls on July 8 for Christmas in July. The center will offer...
Zeigler says Bentley impeachment process “a slow boat”
MONTGOMERY - The House Judiciary Committee held its first meeting Wednesday on the impeachment petition against Gov. Robert Bentley. The meeting addressed only the...
Saturday Event Guide- June 18
Shoot for a Cure 9th Annual 3D Archery Shoot
June 18-19 at Camp David in Cullman County, located south of Jones Chapel on County Road...
Complete Streets: making Cullman pedestrian-friendly
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, race, or ethnicity, ought to have safe, comfortable, and...
Alabama’s May unemployment rate is unchanged at 6.1%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 6.1 percent, unchanged from...
County Parks Department celebrates Smith Lake Park’s 44th anniversary and new office
CULLMAN - Smith Lake Park was host to its 44th anniversary and new store opening celebration on Friday with many recognizable faces in attendance...
Dive in to movies at the Aquatic Center!
We love to just come up here and hang out. I usually meet a bunch of friends up here and we all watch the...
Community Events: Friday, June 17
Weekly Just Play! Program- Cullman City Parks and Rec
When: Fridays at 1 p.m. in June & July
Where: A different CP&R small park each week...
City Parks & Rec Youth Art Camp set for June 28-30
CULLMAN – Get your creative juices flowing at Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s Youth Art Camp, which will take place June 28-30 at the...
Hanceville fights hard in Thursday play-day at Decatur Heritage
DECATUR - With a chance to compile the second best win-loss total on Thursday, the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs were unable to finish the process...
Suicide prevention: never be afraid to reach out for help
CULLMAN - In the early hours of Thursday morning, Jeremy Kilpatrick wrote and posted a plea on his Cullman County Coroner’s Office Facebook page...
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A cut above: Alabama Christmas tree farms offer holiday fun
As the calendar flips closer to Dec. 25, Christmas tree farms are providing fresh-cut evergreens and festive holiday experiences for families across Alabama.
“From the...
