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From the files of May 23, 1957 Buddy Poppy Parade To Be Saturday The annual Buddy Poppy Day parade, sponsored by the VFW post, will be...

Ready or not, we finally said adios to the South of Spain and the Costa del Sol. We headed back to Malaga where we...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In the spring of 1981, the first class of Alabama Extension Master Gardener intern volunteers started working toward their certification. Mary...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Together We Grow Foundation, a nonprofit supported by Alabama Farm Credit, recently announced the awarding of 11 scholarships totaling $27,500 to students pursuing education and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its May 21 meeting approved a range of grants, infrastructure projects and resolutions.   The commissioners congratulated Cullman County Animal Control Officers Johnny Jarrett and Cooper Harris for graduating...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regular meeting on May 19, the Cullman City School Board approved facility upgrade bids, changes to athletic services and personnel decisions.  One of the approved bids was from Singer H&R...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  As Memorial Day weekend opens the summer travel season, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching its annual “101 Days of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments met Tuesday, May 19, at Technology Village at 105 Clark St. NE. The meeting was called to order by Zach Lee at...

Updated May 22, 2026, at 11:02 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) recently received $500,000, delivered by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced May 19 that it received $10,500 from the Alabama Community College Systems in a rapid, special-request...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently celebrated the success of students who have earned their high school diplomas, certifications and industry-recognized credentials...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2026 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival has been postponed due to weather, organizers announced Friday. The festival was originally scheduled for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HOOVER, Ala. – The 15th-ranked Alabama baseball team (37-19) suffered a 13-3 loss to No. 18 Florida (39-18) on Thursday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium....

BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at its Monday, May 18 meeting addressed road projects and more.   The council said paving of Mt. Carmel...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, May 18, voted to seek a grant through the U.S. Department...

CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School, originally called City School upon its opening in 1936, has been a part of Cullman’s history for almost...

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Sarah Kate Dockery, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering from Cullman, is among 24 Mississippi State students receiving the 2026...

OXFORD, Ala. - After securing their first ever region title, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Oxford's Choccolocco Park on Thursday to play in their...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Jenna, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, may only be about 12 weeks old, but this little gray tabby shorthair...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Gentrys’ story starts before the skating, neon lights, birthday parties and concession stand shenanigans at Sportsworld Skate Center.   The story began 27 years ago when Shae and Valerie shared a phone...

Have you ever wondered what volunteer opportunities are available for you to assist the Cullman community? Doing your part has never been so easy! Here is...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate strong academic achievement and student growth, according to data from The Education Scorecard, a collaboration between two of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is launching a new summer camp for elementary school students interested in science and...

HANCEVILLE — Wallace State men's tennis completed a perfect season Friday by capturing the NJCAA Division II National Championship at Collin College in Plano,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host two STEAM camps next month for students entering fourth through seventh grades. The camps will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman recently announced the launch of the first-ever Cullman Restaurant Week, taking place Sept. 10–21, a communitywide celebration of Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Wednesday, May 29, announced Erin Smith as its new school administrator, saying it was “ushering in...

AUBURN, Ala. – After finishing in the top six in the league for the fourth time in the last five seasons, No. 6 Auburn (36-18,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Trident Marina hosted the fourth annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ crawfish boil on Saturday, May 16, an event supporting Alabama Lakewide Charities and its search-and-recovery efforts on Smith Lake.   Jason West, a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day weekend will bring remembrance ceremonies, festivals, fishing events, youth baseball, water park activities and outdoor recreation across Cullman County.  Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May...

Updated May 20, 2026, at 8:40 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Unofficial 2026 Primary Election returns from Cullman County showed major wins Tuesday night, May...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  No arrests...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, May 14, spoke about park improvements, a new generator, rezoning and more.  The Council discussed a $310,000 bid for fencing adjustment options at C.W. Day Park. The work would replace rusted fencing around the park,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s annual Dinner on First was held in the Warehouse District on Saturday, May 16, offering a pleasant evening of outdoor dining and fundraising to support...

Reading is whatever you would like for it to be. It can mean a long awaited vacation at your fingertips. Perhaps it is a magical garden, a cold...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the 2026 Primary Election, with statewide, congressional, judicial, local and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After defeating Randolph County 3-2 to advance to their first ever State Tournament, head coach Kim Lewis and the Hanceville Bulldogs'...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month in the city of Cullman, recognizing the importance of mental wellness and continued...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With Memorial Day approaching, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman Police Department and Cullman Fire Rescue would like to remind the residents of Cullman County to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park will host the 2026 Memorial Day Festival Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with free admission to the public.    Cullman County...

Updated May 18, 2026, at 3:09 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees came together at Cotton Creek Venue on May 14 for a ribbon cutting and live music event to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently hosted its first Kickin’ it for the Kids event at the Cullman County Fairgrounds.   CASA Case Manager Alyson Miley said the main goal was...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Rocky’s rematch with Clubber Lang. Steve Jobs’ return to Apple. The 2004 Boston Red Sox. People love a good comeback...

DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council at its May 14 meeting discussed financial updates, infrastructure projects and audit findings.   The council approved the March financial report, which...

I’m in my bathroom, standing in a nasty puddle of water, with a plunger in one hand and a bent coat hanger in the other. It’s hard...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County this week received $1 million in state funding to support educational and enrichment initiatives for local families and...

From the files of May 16, 1946 To and Fro By EAGLE EYE (Personal note from Eagle Eye)—Last Wednesday was the first time for me to be...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Falkville man was arrested Tuesday, May 12, after Cullman County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found fentanyl, Suboxone strips and drug paraphernalia...

Water is gift from God that we may take from granted. Water is a necessity of life, and as far back as I can...

Updated May 16, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the graduation of more than 120...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School will honor Coach George Redding Jr. with a retirement ceremony Sunday, May 17, celebrating his years of service...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Wallace State capped a strong week at the NJCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championship with a third-place team finish Friday at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School celebrated America’s upcoming 250th birthday during the school’s Semiquincentennial celebration on Monday, May 11.   Police Chief Joey Duncan said the event gave students...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter celebrated student achievements at its annual awards banquet on Friday, May 8.   Animal Science Instructor...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters across the state will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for Alabama’s 2026 Primary Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.  If you...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative is mourning the unexpected passing of longtime employee Terry Graham, whose 52 years of service touched generations of co-op employees, members and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the Respiratory Therapy Class of 2026 during a recent pinning ceremony recognizing 30 graduates transitioning from students to...

CULLMAN, Ala. — A Thursday, May 14, traffic stop in Cullman County led to a short pursuit, a methamphetamine trafficking arrest and the recovery...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks & Recreation will host its annual Kids Fish-O-Rama on Saturday, May 23, at Veterans Memorial Park, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Velvet Page Mobile Bookstore is hosting a pop-up book bar this Saturday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Bloom Winery, 1849 County Road 222 in...

COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its Tuesday, May 12, meeting discussed town clean-up efforts and the purchase of a new hitch trimmer mower attachment.   Councilwoman Mary Parker...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council, at its meeting on Monday night, approved multiple rezoning ordinances and awarded a bid for the Scott Drive sewer project.   The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at its Monday, May 11, meeting approved several special event requests, including the Christina Chambers Twilight 5K...

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - In a year full of firsts for Hanceville's softball program, the Lady Bulldogs just tacked on another. On Thursday morning, Hanceville,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week Ms. Joanne is not asking for much. The approximately 5-year-old terrier mix is a low-energy girl with a gentle...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  The first Miss Cullman Homeschool Fair Queen Pageant took place on May 8 at Harmony School, with Abby Maples, an 11th-grade homeschool student, taking the crown.   Taylor...

This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.  Welcome to the second edition of the Community Matters Q&A series, highlighting local youth pastors...

Where 'hon' comes as a side This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.  Pure.  Pure what? Pure gas station excellence in the...

This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.   Some businesses are built on plans and projections. Others start with a true leap of faith. For Brittani...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  A Cullman County jury convicted Terry Lelan Turney, 60, of Arab of burglary and violation of a domestic violence protection order...

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - Day two of the East Regionals at Sand Mountain Park took place Tuesday, and with Good Hope and Addison eliminated yesterday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church will hold its annual rummage sale Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, to raise money for short-term mission trips and outreach.   Organizer Judie Hubbard said that after 11...

This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.  Spring and summer in Alabama are full of fun, whether you’re spending a sunny day...

This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.  While many residents may associate emergency management with severe weather alerts, officials at...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) and the Cullman County Museum Board this week announced the appointment of Molly Bloom...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week announced the appointments of three new principals for the upcoming school year: Dr Emy Hogland at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Good Hope looked to continue their run at regionals in Florence, and Meek and Addison took the field...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program celebrated the success of more than 25 students who completed the program and are ready to...

This feature ran in the last issue of our Community Matters magazine.  Camp Cullman  Dates: June 1–July 31 (break June 29–July 3)  Time: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.  Location: OmniPlex (beside...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Tulum Mexican Grill opened Monday, May 11, in Fairview, welcoming the community to a newly renovated restaurant and flavor-filled menu.   Owner Corlina Peralta said she is...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Local Air Force veteran and educator Cathi Bradford is running for Alabama State Board of Education District 6.  Bradford lives in Hanceville with her husband. She said she active in the community and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, was convicted Monday, May 11, on two counts of felony murder in connection with the...

Florence, Ala. - The 4A North Regionals at Florence got underway on Monday morning, and the Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the Curry Lady Yellow...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Lady Lions, after sweeping Coastal Alabama - South in their final home series of the season, traveled to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama softball was announced as the No. 1 overall national seed during Sunday evening's 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament selection show, securing the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As National Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month kicks off in May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all road users that safety is a shared responsibility, whether you’re driving a car or riding on two...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board met for its final time in 2026 and paid tribute to Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of...

The next phase of a $16.5 million project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County will begin the evening of Sunday, May...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Tulum Mexican Grill will open in Fairview Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the site where The Hutch once operated.   Tulum Owner Corlina Peralta said the new restaurant’s menu features tons of classic...

A $2.4 million resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 278 near Jones Chapel in Cullman County will begin next week.  Weather permitting, contractor Grayson Carter and Son will start work...

When I was growing up, I often wondered who my mother planned on feeding with all that food we grew in her vegetable garden....