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CULLMAN, Ala. - Local seniors got the chance to walk the red carpet and dress as their favorite Hollywood stars at this year's annual Senior Health Fair....

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has launched a podcast titled “Ready for Anything,” which focuses on “disaster scenarios specific to Alabama – some...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Anglers using Lake Catoma no longer have to pick their way across slick, uneven riprap to reach their boats following the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Shae Gentry, who owns Sportsworld Skate Center in Vinemont with his wife, Valerie, is introducing the community to a fast‑paced, highly...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The next Miss Wallace State Interest Meeting will be held at the Burrow Center Recital Hall located at 801 Main St. NW, Hanceville on Thursday, Sept. 10...

Publisher’s note: This article has been updated to clarify the terms of the cell tower lease agreement. Mayor Nolan Bradford said the city will...

WAKLER COUNTY, Ala. – Another fish kill on the Mulberry Fork is being investigated by the nonprofit Black Warrior Riverkeeper.   In a Facebook post...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation has a few events planned for the entire family, beginning with the 30th annual Sweet Tater Festival.  The Sweet Tater Festival will take place Sept....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Museum will debut a new fall exhibition Friday, Sept. 18, from 6-8 p.m. Prost to the Past! will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - President Beverly Wilkerson welcomed everyone to this month’s meeting of the Cullman County Historical Society at the North Alabama Agriplex. The...

Moths are unsung heroes of the ecosystem, they pollinate plants, feed wildlife, recycle nutrients and serve as health indicators.  They are important pollinators for nighttime flowers and other vegetation like primrose and moonflowers. Even day-flying moths help pollinate plants much in the same way as hummingbirds. Gardenia flowers, Yucca plants and mountain mint are just a small few of the plants that get pollinated by moths.  Night owls, night hawks and bats are a few that rely on moths as feed while robins, bluebirds and swallows rely on moth larvae and also woodpeckers, who are very effective at maintaining moth population. Even small mammals, reptiles and amphibians eat moths.  Most moth larvae are voracious eaters, consuming large amounts of plant material such as leaves, stems, flowers and roots. It also helps break down plant matter, making nutrients more available to the soil. When they die, their bodies decompose, returning nutrients to the soil. Some adult moths also feed on animal waste or other organic matter, further contributing to the cycle.  Moths are sensitive to environmental changes, making them bioindicators of ecosystem health....

GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council at its Aug. 17 meeting welcomed special guest, Animal-Angels Foundation Founder BJ Adkins.   Adkins stated the group hopes to bring “what we call high-impact clinics. We want to...

CULLMAN, Ala.- Cullman Community Theatre recently held auditions for “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” casting the production that will be staged in late October. Said...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 14 hosted the last 2nd Fridays event of the summer. This one had...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville could know within approximately two weeks whether it can obtain insurance coverage for a future municipal police department, Mayor Nolan...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Fire & Rescue now has a Good Health Sauna to help keep its firefighters safe, thanks to the Hanceville City...

COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its Aug. 11 addressed local roads.  The Council announced that the town was not awarded a grant from the Rebuild Alabama Act Annual Grant Program this year.   The Alabama Department of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville will host the Hanceville Holly Market this December, and vendors are needed.   The city’s parks and rec department posted: “The City...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hosted Larry Darnell, who presented Mr. Larry’s Magic Show as part of the library’s kids’ programming.   Mr....

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman VFW on Aug. 8, hosted its third Back-to-School Bash. The VFW Auxiliary’s Gina Adams said that the event was for...

Financial operations and reporting  May and June financials - no anomalies   Closing with Alabama Credit Union by Oct. 1  Passed motion to pay bill for e-books and audiobooks of $2,000 and $4,000 for content credit  $23,702.50 from operating balance (Alabama Credit Union transfers) cashed out and awaiting investment decision; Board agreed to deposit into operations and trigger a special call when a 4% CD is identified  Board policy changes and state code compliance  APLS/state code changes required specific wording additions across policies to remain eligible for state aid;...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Blueberry Gal Boutique Owner Tina Weldon, a retired school teacher, hosted a grand opening Aug. 5.   Before the ribbon cutting, Weldon spoke with The Tribune, saying Blueberry Gal has been around...

Blue Ridge Land Clearing is owned and operated by Dylan Gilbert, who is also the owner of Blue Ridge Cattle Company.   Gilbert was in the U.S Air Force. He attended Marion Military...

On July 29, there was the full moon, the Buck Moon – also known as: Thunder Moon, Salmon Moon and Hay Moon. The name...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton hosted the National Gaited Horse Association (NGHA) Alabama State Horse Show on July 25, at Baileyton Park Arena. There were quite...

CULLMAN, Ala. – James C. Fields Jr. was the special guest speaker at the recent meeting of the Cullman County Historical Society. He spoke about the history of Colony.   Fields...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The city of Hanceville celebrated the America 250 on Saturday, July 25, at C.W. Day Park.   The day-long festivities include food and beverage options like JJ’s Tacos, Warehouse Nutrition and fresh watermelon slices. There were also several different vendors to browse, one of which traveled from Birmingham.   Both children and adults got to spend time playing in the fun zone sponsored by Life Church, with three bounce houses and face painting available.   Admission to the pool...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville welcomed Education Curators Christian Wysmulek and Richard Trammell from the Alabama Department of Archives & History on July 22. The pair presented “Lasting...

Joe Brown, a retired Marine, started his business back when he was active duty. He’s the owner of Devil Dawgs Concessions.  “We just started with a hot dog cart. Something that...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its July 23 meeting swore in new City Clerk Teja McIntyre. McIntyre replaces former clerk Tania Wilcox, who resigned earlier in the summer.    Mayor Nolan...

We were invited by the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program to attend a rehearsal for “I Am a Pilgrim: The Evolution of American Gospel Music”...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library invited Cullman County 4-H Extension Agent Kerri Roberts and Agent Assistant Daphne Gilmore to discuss and demonstrate solar power with young readers on July 15. Part...

WARRIOR, Ala. – Organizers for the third annual Market at the Maze have officially opened the vendor application process for the fall 2026 season. Held annually at the West Blount Corn Maze, the two-day event functions as a combined community market and autumn festival, attracting regional families and local shoppers.  Unlike traditional stand-alone markets, this...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Community Theatre’s summer theater camp kicked off this week with Rodney Basenburg, Wayne Cook and Laura Harris.   Cook, who is the founding member...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex last week hosted its monthly Lunch & Learn. This one was titled “Edible Flowers: Growing, Harvesting Cooking”...

CULLMAN, Ala. – 2nd Fridays was a celebration of America 250 on Friday, July 10 downtown. With 16 nonprofit sponsors, well over 50 vendors and 31 food trucks, festivalgoers had plenty to do. On the main stage were The Overtones, who...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is stepping up to ensure every local student is equipped for success. Driven by a mission to support every student and family within the district, the PTO is hosting its Back-to-School Backpack Drive, a  communitywide initiative aimed...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rise Raptor Project out of Huntsville visited the Cullman County Public Library on July 6. Nikki McElroy and her daughter Lorelei McElroy showered the audience...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Fire & Rescue is a testing site for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course, the first step toward becoming a firefighter. The department was a happening place...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville will celebrate America 250 on Saturday, July 25, and the city needs your help to make it an unforgettable success.  From noon-9 p.m. that day, C.W. Day Park...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Friday, July 3, dedicated a Minuteman statue and memorial at Veterans Memorial Park at...

When you’re packing your beach bag, you probably think about sunscreen, towels and snacks. But it turns out that the color of your swimsuit...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts staged “Shrek the Musical Kids” June 26-27 at Wallace State Community College’s Burrow Center. Founder Paige Clabo said her students decided the musical was the perfect...

Updated June 30, 2026, at 7:11 p.m. CULLMAN Ala. – The Cullman Amateur Radio Club held its Field Day June 27-28 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion at...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Want to become a firefighter? The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course is your first step. Hanceville Fire & Rescue is a testing site, and will hold...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Country Wok Owner Kenny Lee was a soldier in the United States Army. Being deployed to Iraq gave him the opportunity...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Step into a beautiful world as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairytale, “Shrek the Musical” is bound to make you smile.  Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts will stage the production on Friday,...

HANCVELLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville on Thursday, June 19, welcomed Boy Scout Colin Hyde, who presented a program titled “Bats, Bats and More Bats!” The presentation was...