Tag: Featured
Small Business Spotlight: Cookies & All That Jazz
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jazz Sharp, of Hanceville, started Cookies & All That Jazz in November 2023. It is a licensed, home-based bakery that makes...
Valentine events
Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones this year? You’re in luck! Cullman has a full list of events...
7 winter reads
While the days are short and colder, there’s no better time to slow down and dive into a new book. Whether you’re drawn to...
Editorial: Changing the standard
There comes a moment, sometimes quietly and sometimes after damage has already been done, when you realize your level of self-respect was never where...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with a 62-30 rout of...
CULLMAN, Ala.- Closing out another 20-win regular season under head coach Stu Stuedeman, Cullman's varsity boys hosted Hanceville on Tuesday night. After honoring...
PREP BASKETBALL: Priceville holds off Good Hope in top-10 girls matchup,...
PRICEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth-ranked Good Hope Lady Raiders took the court for the first time since the county championship game on Tuesday night,...
Aesthetics on 1st holds ribbon cutting; public grand opening set for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Aesthetics on 1st celebrated its official ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Cullman’s Warehouse District, marking a milestone for the physician-owned...
Snead’s Farmhouse, Fortner Farm raising funds to support Two by Two...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A devastating barn fire at Two by Two Petting Zoo near Enterprise in south Alabama last week claimed the lives of...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 3, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Father, daughter found dead in Colony; no foul play suspected
Updated Feb. 3, 2026, at 7:45 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick on Tuesday night identified the decedents as father and daughter Carthel Morgan, 63,...
Op-Ed: In the spirit of Thatcher, for the people of Alabama
At a Lieutenant Governor political forum in Hoover last month, one of the moderators posed a simple question: name your favorite historical figure. Without...
Cold. Bold. Cullman.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brave – very brave – participants jumped into icy waters for a great cause Saturday morning, Jan. 31.
It was a balmy...
Op-Ed: It’s time to stand up for Alabama workers
I have spent my life serving the people of Alabama, from joining the US Marine Corps at 18 years old, to serving the last...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond leaves Addison with two blowout victories to...
ADDISON, Ala.- Addison hosted Holly Pond in boys and girls matches on Monday night, and the Bulldogs were hoping to exact some revenge on...
Get to know the Hanceville Library Board
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Shirley Burden Public Library Manager Teresa Rivera recently shared appreciation for members of the library’s board, saying she couldn’t do it...
Notice: City of Cullman business license renewals
City of Cullman business license renewals were due Jan. 1, 2026. Licenses not renewed by Feb. 1 are delinquent.
The City has mailed courtesy renewal...
Garden City awarded $520K EPA grant for water system expansion
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Town of Garden City has been awarded $520,000 in federal funding to support improvements to its water system.
The funding,...
More than 160 WSCC student athletes named to ACCC commissioner’s honor...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates more than 160 student athletes who earned a place on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...
Wallace State cheer finishes second nationally at 2026 UCA Nationals
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Cheer turned in a standout performance on the national stage, finishing second in the nation at the 2026 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals in the Open Small...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 2, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Career Paths: Real estate with Rita Tucker
Some people believe that having a college degree is the only way to have a career. And while there are professions that do require...
Alabama Extension to host predator control and trapping workshop in Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Extension will host a trapping workshop, titled “Wildlife Enhancement through Predator Control” on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The five-hour program will...
Editorial: Cullman County’s mental health gap is a choice, not an...
There is a quiet truth many families in Cullman County already know but rarely see acknowledged in public.
If you are experiencing a mental health...
COLUMN: The winter storm of ‘93
It looks like we dodged the storm down here in L.A. (Lower Alabama). Much of our nation is caught in the grip of more...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 31, 1935
From the files of Jan. 31, 1935
HANCEVILLE NEWS
Hanceville, Jan. 29.—The W. M. S. met at the church Tuesday afternoon for the meeting.
Miss Hildron Thigpen...
TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs wins runner-up 1A-3A girls title, five...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The ASHAA Indoor Track and Field championships concluded Saturday, and five Cullman-area teams participated in the event. To split classifications, 1A through...
Vinemont hosting Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon Feb. 16
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host a Valentine’s Day-themed senior community luncheon on Monday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the...
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...
Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosting weekly flight nights
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen + Bar hosted its weekly flight night on Tuesday, Jan. 27, offering a flavorful variety of curated drink flights.
Jubilee...
Nurturing a lifelong love of reading
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School has a new addition: a Little Free Library.
School Librarian Jenny Helton said the Little Free Library was purchased...
Commission on Aging seeking volunteers for homebound meal deliveries
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is seeking volunteers to help deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors across the county,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Huge second half helps fuel eighth-ranked Meek’s 63-54 comeback...
FALKVILLE, Ala.- After collecting a win at Cordova on Thursday, the no. 8-ranked Meek Lady Tigers continued their road trip on Friday, as they...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Former Cullman star, UNA’s Kaleb Heatherly declares for the NFL Draft...
CULLMAN, Ala.- Like many other kids getting into football in the 2010s, Cullman-native Kaleb Heatherly fell in love with the high-flying Matt Ryan and...
UPDATE – Gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – The forecast continues to indicate only a 20% or less chance of any precipitation across the state from Friday morning through...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sinks Addison 72-69 with a Dunn buzzer-beater...
HOLLY POND, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs (18-5) of Winston County, newly minted as the fifth-ranked 1A team in the state per ASWA, traveled to...
Wallace State to host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation workshop
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host Innovations in Healthcare Simulation on April 24, 2026, a professional development workshop designed for educators...
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...
Crane Hill man accused of traveling to Georgia to kill President...
ATLANTA – Adam Benjamin Hall, 23, of Crane Hill was arrested and appeared in federal court Wednesday, Jan. 28, on a federal charge of...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: New ASWA basketball rankings released post-county tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Sports Writers Association released their updated rankings for girls and boys high school basketball on Thursday. Notably, Addison's varsity boys...
AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin today, including Fairview
MOBILE, Ala. – The 11th AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin championship play for winter sports this week.
The State Bowling Championships begin, today, Thursday morning...
Pet of the Week: Greg the grateful gentleman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Greg, a terrier mix with a smile that makes him easy to spot in any crowd. Approximately 5-years-old with a...
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...
Alabama law sharply restricts hemp products; DA outlines enforcement framework
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s new hemp law, Act 2025-385, places sweeping restrictions on the sale, possession and distribution of hemp products in the state,...
Good Hope council talks traffic, hemp products, Taco Bell
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday approved moving forward with a traffic study tied to school-area congestion. It also...
Cullman City Council terminates City employee, moves through full agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman...
Leading lady: Lake chairs State Women’s Leadership Committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - From grimy days cleaning out chicken houses to sweet Sundays dishing up lunch in her Cullman County farmhouse, Lisa Lake is...
FAITH: Vinemont cheerleader Jenny Price on her relationship with God
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader Jenny Price is so blessed to have God in her life. He changed her life in a big...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Op-Ed: Continuing your resolutions
Every year, people create New Year’s resolutions. As the beginning of the year approaches these are goals commonly set to support their “New year,...
Local students named to Samford University fall 2025 Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,575 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a...
Op-Ed: A good person
I think some make themselves appear as a “good person,” but what really defines us as that? Are you a good person because the...
Seasonal lifeguard positions open for summer 2026 in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for seasonal lifeguards for the summer 2026 season, according...
Alabama State Parks kicks off Junior Park Ranger Program
Alabama State Parks has developed a new program that encourages youngsters to join in the fun the State Parks System provides by becoming Junior...
Cullman County football programs realign under new AHSAA structure
CULLMAN, Ala. — High school football programs across Cullman County will compete under a new alignment beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama...
Volleyball programs across Cullman County shift under new AHSAA alignment
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County volleyball programs will compete under a new postseason structure beginning with the 2026 season as the Alabama High School...
Cullman City Council terminates wastewater plant head Jake Calloway following arrest
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a lengthy closed-door executive session, voted to terminate the employment of Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bulldogs roll past Lady Yellow Jackets in 49-18...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- It was Youth Night inside Lane Horton Gymnasium, as the Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Corner Yellow Jackets in Thursday night hoops...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 27, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 22 – 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ =...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point’s Sutter qualifies for state championships, Warriors...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The West Point high school track and field team traveled to the Birmingham CrossPlex to compete in the first two days of...
BREAKING NEWS: Hanceville Mayor Paul Campbell resigns, cites personal loss and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville Mayor Paul Campbell has resigned from office, effective immediately, citing the ongoing impact of personal loss and the demands facing...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its last meeting recognized educators, approved contracts and reviewed personnel actions during its regular meeting.
During...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Proving Ground’ by Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer is back with the eighth novel of the Mickey Haller (Lincoln Lawyer) series.
Mickey Haller is the half-brother of Harry Bosch, a...
Cornelius officially qualifies to run for Cullman County revenue commissioner
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius has officially qualified to run for Cullman County revenue commissioner as a Republican.
Cornelius...
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...
Very cold temperatures into this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Monday, Jan. 26, 7 a.m.
Flurries occurred across the northern half of the state overnight, with some snow showers near and north of...
Wallace State: More than 860 students earn honors for Fall 2025...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 862 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall...
United Way of Cullman County invites local nonprofits to apply for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County invests donor dollars back into local nonprofits that are working every day to improve life for...
Local band Raine performs at scholars bowl fundraiser
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team hosted a fundraising concert in the school auditorium Jan. 17, featuring a rising...
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...
Jacobs proclaims Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 24, 1952
Back - a - Bit
(From The Tribune Files of 1902 and 1932)
50 YEARS AGOMr. and Mrs. H. V. Weeks and daughter, Miss Roxie, have...
COLUMN: When the phones stopped ringing
Where were you when the phones stopped ringing, that January day? That January day was Wednesday, Jan. 14. For roughly 10 hours that day,...
Winter weather and severe storm threat continue, followed by very cold...
CLANTON, Ala. – Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.
…The forecast for freezing rain and sleet well north of I-20 remains unchanged……Upgrade to Slight Risk for...
Medical cannabis program advances in Alabama; Cullman County positioned for dispensary...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama’s long-delayed medical cannabis program is moving closer to becoming operational following recent action by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Cullman...
Aderholt announces $2.5M for Wallace State Community College affordable housing and...
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...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Jan. 25–31, 2026 as Catholic Schools Week in the city of Cullman, recognizing the long-standing...
Tulip fields, Alabama Tulip Festival coming to Cullman’s 4D Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s 4D Farm has announced an addition to the family friendly attraction: tulip fields.
4D Farm Owner Beth Daniel said...
CJ House: Restoring Women Outreach announces 6th sober-living home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Restoring Women Outreach, a local program that has been serving women in Cullman since 2011, recently announced its sixth sober-living home.
Founder...
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...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Strong second quarter, second half helps no. 2 West...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament concluded with the varsity boys championship game between no. 1 Cold Springs and no. 2 West...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point holds off no. 3 Good...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The no. 1 West Point Lady Warriors met no. 3 Good Hope in the Cullman County Basketball Tournament varsity girls championship on...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: No. 1 West Point knocks off no. 3 Good...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The JV boys county champions would be decided on Championship Friday, as the top-seeded West Point Warriors faced off against the third-seeded...
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...
Winter weather and possible severe storms update
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 2:45 p.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday…
…Winter Weather...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Ellis’ all-around game pushes No. 2 Cold Springs to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In the first matchup of championship Friday, the no. 2 Cold Springs Lady Eagles took on no. 5 Holly Pond to finish...
Cullman Power Board urges preparation as winter weather increases outage risk
CULLMAN, Ala. - With forecasts calling for a mix of winter precipitation and rapidly falling temperatures, Cullman Power Board officials are urging residents to...
Arrests and Incidents reported January 23, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Winter weather and possibly severe storms this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 7 a.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday……Winter Weather...
Berlin council addresses Flock camera, farmers market details
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its meeting Monday, Jan. 19, welcomed Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cheryl Hawkins, who answered questions...
Wallace State signs transfer agreement with Western Governors University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Leaders from Wallace State Community College and Western Governors University recently gathered at the James C. Bailey Center on campus to...
Build a stronger hive at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Honey bee enthusiasts are invited to see what all the buzz is about at the 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium...
Cullman County included in state of emergency proclamation ahead of weekend...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated...
