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Downtown Hanceville merchants gearing up for block party this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, Oct. 24, Hanceville’s downtown merchants are hosting a block party, and everyone is invited. The event, which will start...
Enjoying a fire pit, responsibly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a great time to gather around a backyard fire pit and enjoy the cooler weather. Cullman Fire Marshal Chris...
Walk to Defeat ALS this Saturday in Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Walk to Defeat ALS will take place this Saturday, Oct. 24 at Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview. The local event...
Special Little Free Library installed in west Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County on Tuesday morning celebrated with a ribbon cutting the recently installed Little...
New signs up in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night made plans for the official swearing in of the mayor and council...
Jack Aces RC donates more than $11K to Shop with a Cop program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Jack Aces on Friday presented the Cullman Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program a check for $11,755, money...
Commission recognizes CARTS drivers, talks ‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved the use of the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center for the last two...
412 Public House owners expand with Seasoned Catering Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was officially cut Wednesday at Seasoned Catering Co., a new catering service from the owners of the popular 412...
It’s prime Autumn decorating time!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is definitely here, but saying good-bye to summer doesn’t mean saying good-bye to beautiful blooms and plants. Area garden centers...
Cullman County Fair in full swing through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Fair is in full swing after the remnants of Hurricane Delta attempted to put a damper on...
Hanceville CNAs get opportunity in new WSCC program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center (HNRC) will soon be able to add a new certification to...
Explore: Beautiful, all-access Ingle Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of...
Happy 103rd birthday, Mr. Jimmie Davis!
On Jan. 22, 2017, an EF3 tornado ripped through Albany, Georgia toppling a large tree onto attorney Jimmie Davis’ home. Davis had a tough...
‘Athan’s Ride’ to benefit local toddler this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Regulators MC North Alabama Chapter will host a benefit ride this Saturday morning Oct. 10 to raise money for 2-year-old...
Get spooked on the Dead End Haunted Trail
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - There’s something strange happening in the woods along County Road 741 in east Cullman County. Could the woods be haunted...
Belly up for a brew
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Cullman celebrated its German heritage, and without a doubt, beer was part of the Oktoberfest celebration. For years, alcohol...
Baileyton honors outgoing officials, considers mobile home ordinance
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night recognized outgoing Mayor Johnny Dyar, Councilwoman Myra Martin and Councilman Gene Sumner for their service...
(Updated) 37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition postponed to Thursday, Oct. 15
Updated 10-8-20 at 6:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition has been rescheduled from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Thursday, Oct....
Cullman Oktoberfest begins today!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dust off your lederhosen or dirndl and head out to Depot Park for Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration, which begins today and runs...
Hanceville Fire Department getting new truck
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue will soon be getting a new rig. The department was given permission Tuesday night to purchase a...
The first 5 families
The city of Cullman is gearing up to celebrate its German heritage during this week’s Oktoberfest festivities, and while many are aware of the...
Explore: Scenic Sportsman Lake Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake...
Good Hope council passes FY 2021 budget
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed the City’s FY 2021 $1.97 million budget. The projected revenue for...
Hanceville community enjoys Kids Night Out
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville hosted its annual Kids Night Out Saturday at C.W. Day Park. Although traditionally held before the start...
Sprout Fiber Internet update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative in June announced big news for its customers: the launch of Sprout Fiber Internet. So far, according...
Hanceville Fall Fest canceled
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The announcement Thursday that Hanceville’s Fall Fest has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions led many to take to social media...
Hanceville passes $4.67M budget; Kids Night Out tonight
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night passed the City’s FY 2020-2021 budget, coming in at $4.67 million with expected revenues of...
Cullman Lions prepping for Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is set to open in two weeks, and the Cullman Lions Club is busy making final preparations....
County passes $65.6M budget; Gudger announces resurfacing of Welcome Road
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a $65.6 million budget for FY 2021 Tuesday morning. It includes a $23.6 million General Fund...
West Point passes budget, receives clean audit
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Town of West Point passed its FY2021 budget this week, with $337,183 in expenditures, a slight increase from 2020....
‘We had a lot of fun’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents and staff of Westminster Assisted Living capped off a weeklong celebration of National Assisted Living Week with a family...
37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition a go, with changes
CULLMAN, Ala. – With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, and marching bands having to adjust their attendance when traveling, the fate of the always...
Full STEAM ahead
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Students at Good Hope Primary School are excited to be back in school and they are especially excited about the...
Satellite Probate Office opens in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The east side of Cullman County now has the convenience of a Cullman County Probate satellite office. Located inside Holly...
Helping our heroes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue welcomed representatives from Firehouse Subs Wednesday morning to unveil its new HURST extrication tools, made possible by...
6th annual Jack Aces Bike & Car Show this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sixth annual Jack Aces Bike & Car Show is happening this Saturday, Sept. 19 from 3:30-10 p.m. at Cullman’s Depot...
Go for the Gold…and donuts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Wallace State’s #GoldTogether Relay For Life Team is hoping the chance to win one...
Pathway to success
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The City of Hanceville on Friday morning cut the ribbon at Walk in the Dream, an organization that offers career advising to...
#IAmCullman: Meet Patti Morrow Ward
With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman
“I’m really...
Hanceville council remembers fallen officer Donald Hamby, approves donation of fire department tools to...
Updated 9-21-20 at 12:03 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council began its meeting Thursday night by remembering fallen Hanceville Police Officer Donald Hamby. Hamby...
Truth in Nature archery program starts Sept. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chapter of the nonprofit organization Truth in Nature is getting ready to begin its archery program. This Saturday, Sept....
Commission approves abatement for HH Technologies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved a $189,505 tax abatement for HH Technologies, Inc. HHT, a leading “a leading...
Celebrating ‘Nana’s’ special day
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Wednesday, Sept. 9, Barbara Faye Speegle will celebrate her 85th birthday with her friends and staff at Morningside Assisted Living...
South Vinemont council passes 2020-2021 budget
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night passed the Town’s 2020-2021 budget, with expected expenditures of $549,095.40. Councilwomen Sonya Mabry...
Sweet taters or not, festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th Annual Sweet Tater Festival took place Monday at Smith Lake Park, with a large crowd coming out to celebrate...
Explore: Cullman’s Depot Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman’s Depot...
Living with Lyme: Meet 12-year-old Madeline of Walter
WALTER, Ala. - When Madeline Hill was 4 years old, she spent a fun day with her family at a petting zoo in Key...
Art of survival: Persevering through the COVID-19 shutdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The ripple effects of COVID-19 closures have impacted just about everyone, and local artists are no exception. Many artists rely on...
Next phase of Warehouse District Streetscape Project begins; merchants remain open for business
CULLMAN, Ala.- The next phase of the City of Cullman’s Warehouse District Streetscape Project has begun, but residents are advised that the merchants in...
‘He was an absolutely incredible human being’
BREMEN, Ala. - “He will always be remembered here at Cold Springs,” Cold Spring High School Principal Eric Dickerson said of the late Michael...
Empty buildings, full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order through Oct. 2, meaning senior centers will remain closed. The...
‘I promise everybody it’s real’: Local man recounts experience with COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - “At first, I never had a bad fever. The highest it got was 102. I came home from work and I...
Hanceville talks subdivisions, grants liquor license
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Steppville Gardens subdivision in Hanceville will soon be complete. Kevin Stapp, owner of Stapp Home Builders, addressed the Hanceville City Council...
Sweet Tater Festival set for Sept. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th annual Sweet Tater Festival is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday Sept. 7 at Smith Lake Park from 9 a.m.-3...
Welcome to Leldon’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leldon Maxcy was just 11 or 12 years old when he purchased his first scroll saw. More than 20 years later,...
The Man in Brown: Johnny ‘Cash’ Collins delights customers at his owners’ store
CULLMAN, Ala. - An employee at Jeweler’s Cut Jewelry & Pawn is stealing the hearts of all the store’s customers. With his soft chocolate...
39th annual Cullman Oktoberfest a go
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s just a little more than five weeks away, and preparations for the 39th annual Cullman Oktoberfest are well underway, with...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Jimmie Nuss and Joyce Barnett, Hanceville City Council, place...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Maxie Jones, Eric Phillips- Good Hope City Council, place...
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Good...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Roy Shedd and Deborah Moon, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Charles Wilson and Patty Nail Dean, Hanceville City Council,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new...
Good Hope receives $5K grant for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The City of Good Hope on Friday received a little help from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation &...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Greg Griffin and Pat Dyar, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Myra Martin and Benny Guthrie, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Wendell Peterson and Randy Gaines, Baileyton Town Council, place...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new...
Cullman County Fair will go on
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s most anticipated annual events will take place (as of now) despite the threat of COVID-19. The Cullman...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Johnny Dyar and Windell Calloway, Baileyton mayor
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing their...
Commission lays out Annual Transportation Plan, approves airport project funding
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission presented the County’s Annual Transportation Plan for FY...
Vinemont council votes to dedicate pavilion in memory of Tyler Walker
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - The South Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night voted to dedicate the pavilion at the town’s sports complex to the...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it...
Ideas: American Peace Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - An oasis is defined as something that provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. Local artist Ben Johnson South (Bendigo) is currently...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: JoAnn Oakley and Chris Thompson, Vinemont Town Council, place...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Sonya Copeland and Jerry Smith, Vinemont Town Council, place...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, one race...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Radginal Dodson and Shirley Arnett, Vinemont mayor
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In South Vinemont, voters will...
Explore: Cullman Veterans Memorial Park a place to reflect
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - To...
Good Hope Back-to-School Bash this Thursday
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash this Thursday with the necessary changes required to maintain...
Resident responds to complaints about fence
CULLMAN, Ala. - At a recent Cullman County Commission meeting, a fence at the intersection of County Road 1486 and County Road 1422 was...
True love always finds a way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Instead of picking one of his many Alabama or blood donor T-shirts, John Brindley decided on a nice blue shirt for...
Explore: South Vinemont Trail a world of possibilities
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. -...
Editorial: Masks up: We can get through this school year together
In a few weeks, kids will be heading back to school for the first time in five months. Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey addressed the...
Band, club, sports fundraisers disrupted by COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - During a normal summer you are likely to see smiling and waving kids with signs for car washes, bake sales and...
Commission addresses fence concerns; Sweet Tater Festival to go forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Concerns over a fence at the intersection of County Road 1422 and County Road 1486 were discussed at Tuesday’s Cullman County...
AGCOR Steel announces $2.3M expansion in Good Hope, adding more jobs
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - AGCOR Steel will soon begin a $2.3 million expansion at its new facility along Industrial Park Road in the city...
Summertime snake sightings
CULLMAN, Ala. - Reports of snake sightings are on the rise, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the snake population has increased from previous years....
Taylor Massengill joining Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN
CULLMAN, Ala. - On
August 1, Dr. Taylor Massengill will join Cullman Primary Care OB/GYN. She is
coming on board after the recent
retirement of Dr. Howard...
Explore: Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tucked...
Hanceville approves Coronavirus Relief Fund purchases, talks Municipal Election
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail took the opportunity at Thursday afternoon’s city council meeting to thank the citizens of the city for...
Chris Thompson announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Chris Thompson recently announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. He will face incumbent JoAnn Oakley in...
Cyber Broadband officially announces fiber network for east Cullman County
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Local internet service provider Cyber Broadband hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Baileyton Town Hall to officially announce the $1.33...
West Point council talks paving projects, food distribution, election
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night approved funding for paving around the storm shelter next to town hall....
JoAnn Oakley announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - JoAnn Oakley on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take...
Joyce Barnett announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Joyce Barnett on Sunday announced her candidacy for Hanceville City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug....
Cullman Elks, Jack Aces raise money for Cullman Caring for Kids, collect toys for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge and Jack Aces Riding Club on Saturday teamed up for the fifth year to spread a little...
Explore: Zip over to Carroll Acres Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tucked...
Summer heat safety for dogs
CULLMAN, Ala. - The summer heat can be tough on everybody and that is especially true when it comes to our pets. The Tribune...
Ivey awards Cullman’s Cyber Broadband $1.33M to provide service in Baileyton, Joppa
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she has awarded $2.9 million in grants to continue providing more Alabamians with access to...
Welcome home: Work begins on veterans community in Crane Hill
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Work has begun at the future home of Connie’s Cottages in Crane Hill, an affordable housing community being developed for...
Clemons unseats Walker in commission chairman race
CULLMAN, Ala. - The long-awaited Republican Primary Runoff Election came to a close Tuesday night, and at the end, challenger Jeff “Clem” Clemons defeated...
Good Hope council makes tentative plans for Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative date of July 30 for the City’s...
Walker, Clemons in final Q&A before Tuesday vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back on Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.67% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County...
