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Ivey appoints Heath Meherg 32nd Judicial Circuit district judge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of Cullman to serve as district judge in the 32nd Judicial Circuit in...
ALDOT: Project to improve Hanceville intersection starts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A project to improve Alabama Highway 91 at U.S. Highway 31 in Hanceville began this week.
The project includes widening to add...
Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on March 3, 2026, signed Senate Bill 149, one of her legislative priorities, into law, creating a new...
Agriplex hosting Organic Growing Workshop March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex said it is excited to host an expert panel of presenters on March 20, 2026, from 9...
‘Book Buddy Adoption’ for Read Across America at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School took part in the school's annual Book Buddy Adoption, giving K-2 students a chance to make a...
Bailey, Jones named CCBOE/AmFirst January Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced Amanda Bailey and Amber Jones as its January Employees of the Month. Teacher of the Month: Amanda...
Bremen man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as William L. Rhodes, 56.
Troopers said...
2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant winners
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School recently crowned winners in its 2026 Junior Miss Vinemont Pageant.
Eighth-grade winners
Prettiest Smile - Emory Norris
Best Dressed - Ella...
Vinemont High crowns 2026 Miss Vinemont, 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont High School recently crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont and 2026 Miss Vinemont Fair Queen.
Makenna Howard was crowned 2026 Miss Vinemont.
Miss Vinemont...
Good Hope High pageants set for March 21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School will hold its pageants on Saturday, March 21, in the school gymnasium. The 2026 Good Hope...
Former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office employee charged with soliciting a child
Updated Feb. 26, 2026, at 6:57 p.m. to reflect that the CCSO has not provided a statement to The Tribune.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former...
Local artist Gary Chapman wins Alabama Arts Impact Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Every other year, the Alabama State Council on the Arts shines a spotlight on exceptional Alabamians and their contributions to arts...
CCPS turns lights on – and off – for glowing STEM lesson
CULLMAN, Ala. - The lesson plan was glowing, literally, at Cullman City Primary School recently as students had a chance to learn about how...
Gentry says he’ll call for rate hearing as power bills climb across Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, a Republican candidate for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1, on Feb. 20, released the following...
Nominations open for 2026 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Senior Services is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals to be considered for induction into the 2026 Alabama...
Damon West inspires students with ‘Be a Coffee Bean’ message
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, Cullman County Schools students in grades 7-12 had the opportunity to hear from nationally recognized speaker Damon West as he...
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Cullman Electric Cooperative launches Community Cupboards in celebration of 90 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Cullman Electric Cooperative has announced the launch of its Community Cupboards, a new initiative...
Governor’s race: Ken McFeeters appeals ALGOP decision to not look into Tommy Tuberville’s residency
Republican candidate for Alabama governor Ken McFeeters on Tuesday, Feb. 17, gave notice of his formal appeal of the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee's...
Hanceville Elementary honored as one of Alabama’s Most Improved Schools
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School was recognized Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Alabama State Board of Education meeting for an extraordinary accomplishment –...
Chipped EBT cards rolling out statewide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced Alabama EBT cardholders will be receiving new, chip-enabled EBT cards.
After a successful pilot program...
Ivey signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, Feb. 12, signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law. One of the governor’s top...
Cullman City Schools celebrates Career & Technical Education Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Cullman City Schools said it is proud to celebrate the growth, innovation...
Aderholt announces 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, recently announced the launch of the 2026 4th Congressional District Art Competition, inviting all high school students in...
McWane on the Move: Superhero Science comes to Cullman City Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to learn some of the real science behind fictional superpowers when the...
Cullman artist Howard King’s work on display in Alabama State House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Mountain Valley Arts Council volunteers have installed the 2026 exhibit of local artists’ artwork in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s office suite...
State surplus property auction begins online Saturday, Feb. 7
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A wide array of items from trucks, boats and bicycles to electronics, fitness equipment and office furniture will be up for bid...
Aderholt nominates Vinemont’s Kate Seidel to attend US Military Academy (West Point)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Thursday, Feb. 5, announced the nominations of several exceptional students from Alabama’s 4th Congressional District to...
Chad Floyd appointed as Cullman County circuit court judge
Updated Feb. 6, 2026, at 7:32 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Court Judge Chad Floyd has been appointed to the 32nd Judicial Circuit...
Dripping Springs DAR honors DAR Good Citizens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at its recent meeting honored DAR Good Citizens from...
Elijah Guyton named CSC Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas — Two Gulf South Conference football student-athletes were named to the 2025 NCAA Division II Academic All-America Team, as selected and announced by...
Ivey invites students to apply for 2026 Summer Internship Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This...
5 local students selected for 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five students from East Elementary and West Elementary auditioned and were selected for the 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir. This is...
John Wahl formally announces campaign for lieutenant governor
HOOVER, Ala. – Alabama Republican Party Chairman and Alabama Public Library Service Chairman John Wahl on Tuesday, Jan. 27, announced his campaign for Alabama...
2025 All-County Football honors
Cullman County Schools congratulates the following young men for earning All-County Football honors for the 2025 season.
Cold Springs: Ayden Black , Will Jackson, Trey...
North Alabama Agriplex announces local author visit Feb. 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex announced it will welcome Alabama author Heather C. Morris for three separate classes.
On Friday, Feb. 13, Morris...
ALDOT warns of black ice danger as temperatures drop
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to use extreme caution in the coming days as temperatures are expected to drop below...
ALDOT prepares for icy roads in north Alabama
Plummeting temperatures across north Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may...
Alabama unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced Friday, Jan. 23, that Alabama’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December held...
Aderholt announces $2.5M for Wallace State Community College affordable housing and childcare project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, announced $2.5 million in federal funding for Wallace State Community College’s Lions’ Village project...
Cullman City Primary School named 2025 Safe School Award winner
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is one of just nine schools in the state of Alabama to be awarded a 2025 Safe...
Dingler, Swann named CCBOE/AmFirst December Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week announced that Chrissy Dingler and Jennifer Swann have named December Employees of the Month. Teacher of the...
Aderholt announces $13.5M for St. Bernard Bridge, U.S. 278 improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama on Friday, Jan. 23, said he secured $13.5 million in federal funding for the U.S. Highway 278 St. Bernard Bridge replacement...
Cullman County included in state of emergency proclamation ahead of weekend weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated...
ALDOT, ALEA preparing for potential winter weather this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are preparing for potential winter weather this weekend.
From ALDOT
ALDDOT...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Spring Open House Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Spring Open House on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 5:30-7 p.m., welcoming families and members...
St. Bernard Preparatory School Honor and Merit Rolls
Honor Roll – Fall Semester 2025 Semester average 95.0 and above
Grade 7
Ryan Keough Helena Perkins
Grade 8
Kade Chamblee Eleanor Franklin Vivian Gargan Jesus Sanchez Andrade Murphy Thomas
Grade 9 Brooklynn Agnello Payton Becker Chloe Brewer Aaron...
Oden officially qualifies for reelection to Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1
EVA, Ala. - Jeremy Oden officially qualified Jan. 14, as a candidate for re-election to the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.
Oden announced his...
Creel officially qualifies to run for Cullman County sheriff
CULLMAN, Ala. – Law enforcement veteran Tim Creel this week officially qualified to run for Cullman County sheriff.
Creel announced his candidacy back in July...
Alabama Conservation District Employees Association announces 6 $1K scholarships for 2026 graduating seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation District Employees Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, offering six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School to host Swamp John’s Fundraiser Jan. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host a Swamp John’s Fundraiser on Monday, Jan. 26, from 4-7p.m., in celebration of National Lutheran...
DHR: SNAP transactions for out-of-state and online automatically turned off Jan. 22
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources on Monday announced a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block...
Holmes retiring from CCSO; Hogue will be new chief deputy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Jan. 12, announced the upcoming retirement of Chief Deputy Brett Holmes, who will conclude...
Allen releases list of counties where noncitizens illegally registered and/or voted
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen announced last week “the identification of 186 ‘illegally registered noncitizens,’ including 25 who had illegally...
(Updated) AG Marshall settles lawsuit with Cullman’s Aurora IV and Wellness; clinic to close
Updated Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, to include a statement from the law firm representing Amanda and Chris Medders:
"From day one, our clients acted in...
Tyson Foods supports Good Samaritan Health Clinic’s mission to deliver health care to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic announces a $28,350 grant from Tyson Foods.
This investment will allow Good Samaritan Health Clinic to continue its...
Tigers For Tomorrow launches “Goodwill to All” $5 Admission Promotion for January
ATTALLA, Ala. – This month, Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is inviting the community to experience one of Alabama’s most unique wildlife destinations...
Reed: Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7% in November
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed this week announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November decreased to...
Aderholt qualifies for reelection to US Congress
HOOVER, Ala. - Congressman Robert Aderholt this week officially qualified to seek reelection to represent Alabama’s 4th Congressional District.
According to his announcement, he is...
Gentry officially qualifies for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has officially qualified to run for Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 1.
Below is Gentry’s announcement:
“Today, I...
Registered sex offender allegedly using assumed name
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Cullman Police Department, a registered sex offender was arrested Jan. 1, 2026, at the Cullman Housing Authority following...
Gudger qualifies for reelection to Alabama Senate District 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman has qualified for reelection to Alabama Senate District 4.
Below is Gudger’s announcement:
State Senator Garlan Gudger (R -...
Ivey: Alabama secures more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Dec. 29 announced Alabama has officially received its award number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Cullman County Democrats set qualifying period for 2026 election cycle
CULLMAN, Ala. - At a meeting earlier this month, the Cullman County Democrats Executive Committee approved the qualifying period for the 2026 election cycle....
Spanish classes coming to Shirley Burden Public Library this winter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Spanish classes will be offered this winter at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville. The classes will be held on...
CHS cheer teams celebrate championship season, set sights on national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheer programs, said the school system, “have completed an extraordinary season marked by...
Man from Arab dies after Christmas Eve ATV crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man from Arab was killed in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 10 p.m....
JR Bowling announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 4
DANVILLE, Ala. – Republican JR Bowling has announced his candidacy for Alabama Senate District 4. The seat is currently held by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...
Cullman man charged with trafficking fentanyl
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was arrested Saturday, Dec. 20, charged with trafficking in fentanyl. Thomas Sawyer, 44, is also charged with unlawful...
Alabama DHR launches chipped EBT cards for SNAP and TANF benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources recently announced the first round of Alabama EBT cardholders are now receiving new, chip-enabled EBT...
ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying Jan. 5
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party will open candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, marking the formal...
Cullman City Schools announces 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools on Friday announced its five Teachers of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.
“These outstanding educators represent the...
City of Cullman supports Cullman City Schools capital improvement plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, leaders with the City of Cullman met with officials from Cullman City Schools to celebrate the continued commitment...
Bentley, Hartline named CCBOE Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools on Wednesday, Dec. 17, surprised the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year for the district.
Elementary Teacher of...
ALEA launches ‘12 Days of Safety’ campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...
Youth raise funds for First Source for Women
Calvary Baptist Church, Cullman recently held a “Collect Pennies” contest for First Source for Women. The winner was Reagan Duke. They brought in a...
Cullman Christkindlmarkt’s walk-on Christmas arch is world’s largest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman unveiled a record-breaking architectural landmark on Nov. 20, 2025, as part of the rapidly expanding Cullman Christkindlmarkt....
Cullman man killed in I-65 crash; multiple people injured
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec.12. Alabama State Troopers identified...
CHS senior Madison Johnson receives full scholarship to Denison University
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Madison Johnson was recently admitted to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a full, four-year QuestBridge National...
Woodall, Butts named CCBOE/AmFirst November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced that Derrick Woodall and Karen Butts were named November Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month:...
Hayden man killed in Cullman County crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Hayden man was killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Alabama State Troopers...
Bremen woman charged with trafficking fentanyl
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Bremen woman as been charged with trafficking fentanyl. The Cullman Police Department said Kayla N. Graham, 32, was arrested Friday,...
AMRV celebrates grand opening of Jack’s in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council gathered with local leaders, state officials and community members recently...
Cullman Regional NICU welcomes 1st set of triplets
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently announced the delivery of its first set of triplets since opening a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in...
Waterloo woman killed in Hwy. 157 crash; baby transported to hospital
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Waterloo woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on Alabama...
2026 Festival of the Cranes coming Jan. 9-11
DECATUR, Ala. – Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes, along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes, spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge...
ALEA reports 7 traffic fatalities during Thanksgiving 2025 enforcement period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has wrapped up its seven-day Thanksgiving 2025 holiday enforcement period, from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through...
Cullman City Schools honored with Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen its guidance counseling programs honored among the best in the state this past year, with several...
Eve Brantley named director of Alabama Cooperative Extension System
AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn University has named Eve Brantley as the 1862 Extension director for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, effective Jan. 1, 2026,...
Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family...
Hanceville man killed in crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Alabama State Troopers...
Fairview High FCCLA students advocate on Capitol Hill
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School attended FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership in Washington, D.C., held Nov. 15-19, 2025. The five-day event brought together...
Cullman City Schools Foundation launches ‘Paws for the Holidays’ giving campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Schools Foundation (CCSF) has launched its “Paws for the Holidays” year-end giving campaign, inviting the Cullman community to...
Lockhart, Barnett named October CCBOE Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently congratulated Elizabeth Lockhart and Zane Barnett for being named the October Employees of the Month. Teacher of...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats deliver strong showing at state swim meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this past...
Thanksgiving holiday travel tips from ALDOT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures...
Lights of Love to honor Edge, Ponder, hospice patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6...
ALEA: Keep the roads safe so everyone can give thanks this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to...
St. Bernard student passes away at 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School lost one of its students suddenly this week.
The school said in a statement Friday morning, “St. Bernard...
Cullman native sworn in as district captain for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 2, 2025,...
