Tag: Featured
Rodeo dinner draws 700-plus; event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 700 people came out to a dinner Tuesday night, Dec. 10, 2024, at Cotton Creek Warehouse downtown ahead of...
‘It’s a simple act that brings immense joy’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the two weeks left before Christmas, the City of Hanceville will be delivering more than 700 Christmas cards to local...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe selected as 2024 Campbell Trophy recipient
LAS VEGAS – Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was named the winner of the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, the National Football Foundation announced Tuesday at the Bellagio...
Pair O’ Docs Farm 2024 Christmas Festival coming Dec. 14
BREMEN, Ala. - Pair O’ Docs Farm will host its Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1-6 p.m.
Manager Gabby Abbott said this is...
Nominations open for Eagle Awards to honor special contributors to Alabama...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting applications for its prestigious Eagle...
McDearmond gets 2 99-year sentences in 2023 funeral home shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Orie Shannon McDearmond of Cullman on Wednesday, Dec. 11, received two 99-year sentences in connection to a shooting at Cullman Funeral...
Local law enforcement, DA, Troopers talk traffic safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman Police Department and Alabama State Troopers took part in a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits varsity matchups with Section
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies returned home for a pair of varsity matchups against Section on Tuesday night and they split their games with the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pick up 61-53 win over Oneonta
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting an 88-54 win over Cold Springs on Monday, the Good Hope Raiders were back on their home court...
CPD makes 3 arrests in connection with Take 5 Car Wash...
Updated Dec. 10, 2024, at 5:21 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Tuesday, Dec. 10, made three arrests in connection with...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s a beautiful little community here’
Holly Pond’s ‘Christmas Cards in the Park’ happening now
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond kicked off the holiday season with its...
Berlin VFD’s Breakfast with Santa raises more than $13K for local...
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department hosted its fourth annual Breakfast with Santa at the Berlin Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 7,...
City of Good Hope preparing for annual Christmas Parade, Love’s Travel...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first meeting of December at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and discussed preparations...
HAM radio license testing offered by Cullman Amateur Radio Club –...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Amateur Radio Club will host its monthly HAM radio license testing on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 7-9 p.m. The...
Tis the season for community Christmas concerts!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several performing arts groups throughout the Cullman community are celebrating the holiday season with Christmas concerts. The Cold Springs and Good...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama DHR addresses increase in EBT fraud, cautions clients against phone...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is continuing to receive an increased number of fraud reports throughout the state. DHR continues...
Wet conditions through early Wednesday with a few severe storms possible...
CLANTON – Periods of rain with thunderstorms at times will occur through early Wednesday morning across Alabama as several upper-level disturbances will move across...
Heritage Homeschool participants try their hands at punch needle embroidery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heritage Homeschool program participants made punch needle embroidery Christmas ornaments at the North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Dec. 5. The students...
Fairview Elementary holding Winter Coat and Shoe Drive
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary School is holding its Winter Coat and Shoe Drive. Donations will be collected through Dec. 19, and distributed Dec....
Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed hosting inaugural Holiday ‘Sip & Shop’...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Vintage Magnolias and Just Repurposed are teaming up to host their first Holiday "Sip & Shop" event on Friday, Dec. 13,...
‘I wanted to help them in this mission’
DA donates equipment to help CCSO monitor sex offenders
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County District Attorney’s Office on Thursday, Dec. 5, donated equipment to...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 20, 1962
From the files of Dec. 20, 1962
Berlin Sunshine Club Has Christmas Party
The Berlin Sunshine Club held its Christmas party at the Lorenz Restaurant Thursday...
Chick-fil-A hosting Christmas events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chick-fil-A Cullman is hosting a pair of Christmas events soon.
“Cookies & Milk with Santa Cow” will take place on Tuesday, Dec....
Cullman Community Band Christmas Concert set for Dec. 8
‘Holidays are special, and we look forward to Garry’s return’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band will perform its Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec....
Holly Pond seniors get in the Christmas spirit
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The seniors at the Holly Pond Senior Center celebrated their Christmas party lunch on Friday, Dec. 6. WVTM13 Chief Meteorologist...
Christkindlmarkt spotlight: Ironbendi Master Blacksmith
CULLMAN, Ala. - There is a variety of Artisan Workshops at the Cullman Christkindlmarkt. Among them is the Ironbendi Master Blacksmith booth, where you...
Enon Baptist Church Children’s Christmas Program this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. - Enon Baptist Church in Vinemont will host its Children’s Christmas Program this Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.
Nursery Sunday School...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps varsity matchups against Falkville
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Falkville Blue Devils for a pair of varsity matchups Friday night, and it was the Addison Bulldogs who...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville splits area openers against Locust Fork
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs tipped off area play against Locust Fork Friday night and the Bulldog squads ended up splitting the matchups....
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders pull away from Broncos 67-53, Lady Raiders come...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos hosted their county rivals from Good Hope Friday night, and it was a big night at...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ALEA reports 21 traffic fatalities during 9-day holiday enforcement period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has concluded its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period, which took place from Saturday, Nov. 23, to...
Pet of the Week: Gentle Ben
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gentle Ben, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is chocolate Lab mix who is approximately 4 years old.
He is known...
Wallace State to present annual Christmas Spectacular Dec. 12
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will be hosting the annual Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 12. This...
ALEA: 3 missing children from Virginia found safe in Alabama
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. - On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Fusion Center (AFC) received a law enforcement bulletin concerning an...
Cullman Power Board, Cullman Electric Cooperative share cold weather guidance
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures drop across the region, the Cullman Power Board (CPB) and Cullman Electric Cooperative (Cullman EC) are providing essential information...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Fairview Council addresses alley, new park, Wesley Avenue parking
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This month’s Fairview Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman...
Shedd receives ‘Iron Award’ from Alabama House Republican Caucus
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama House of Representatives Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle, on Wednesday announced that Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has been presented with...
Festival of Trees happening at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second annual Festival of Trees will be presented by the City of Cullman Tree Commission during an invite-only event on...
Poinsettia sale happening now at WSCC Agribusiness Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s annual poinsettia sale is happening now through Dec. 20, Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Agribusiness...
Baileyton Council welcomes new members, honors outgoing councilmen
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday evening, Dec. 2, when two new members...
Victim in 2nd pedestrian fatality in 2 days in Cullman named
CULLMAN, Ala. - A New York woman was killed while walking along Alabama Highway 157 between Walmart and Home2Suites in Cullman on Monday, Dec....
Arrests and Incidents reported December 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Auburn’s Broome honored as USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the...
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second time of his career, senior All-American and National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) was honored as one...
State health officer: Avoid potentially hazardous toys this holiday season
Each December during Safe Toys and Gifts Month, parents are cautioned about potential risks associated with toys. Most toys are safe, but they can...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits varsity matchups with West Point
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors traveled a short distance to Vinemont to take on the Eagles in a pair of county matchups Tuesday night...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles earn wins over Cordova
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs returned home for a pair of varsity matchups against Cordova Tuesday night and both Eagle squads collected wins. The...
Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Cullman
Updated Dec. 3, 2024, at 8:37 p.m. to add mugshot
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday, Dec. 3, announced it made an...
Cullman City Council, CPD announce promotions, new patrol major
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday welcomed a crowd of Cullman Police Department officers and families as Chief Joey Duncan and...
Op-Ed: Should transparency be the price of our donations?
When residents of Cullman County open their wallets to donate or when city and county entities contribute significant funds to local organizations, there’s an...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Sen. Garlan Gudger elected senate president pro tempore
Updated Dec. 3, 2024, at 5:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. — Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, a seasoned legislator representing District 4, has taken on one of...
Hele Bowls hosting canned food drive, free Christmas meal
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hele Bowls is hosting a canned food drive now through Dec. 16, to benefit The Link of Cullman County.
Owner Sarah Morrow...
Troutman selected for leadership academy at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. - Luke Troutman, a 2022 graduate of Cullman High School, has been selected to participate in Auburn University’s Forest, Environment and Wildlife...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging earns reaccreditation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the successful reaccreditation of its Diagnostic Imaging program by the Joint Review Committee on Education in...
Christmas at the library: Letters to Santa, special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - Have a little one who wants to send a letter to Santa? Bring the kids to the Cullman County Public Library...
Are you prepared for cold weather?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Are you prepared for the cold? As temperatures drop, remember to protect the four P’s: people, pets, pipes and plants. (weather.gov/safety/cold)
Extremely...
Arrests and Incidents reported December 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman man struck, killed by vehicle Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday, Dec. 1, around 6:20 p.m. in Cullman.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick ...
Senior spotlight: The dream of a lifetime
Evelyn Stevens’ journey to all 30 MLB stadiums
A dream born from the love of a husband. An unwavering dedication from a widowed mother and...
WFF samples 356 deer for CWD on opening weekend
In a continuing effort to minimize the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the state, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’...
COLUMN: Thanksgiving is more than a holiday
The late gospel singer and writer Andre Crouch had a popular song back in the 70s titled, “To God Be the Glory.” The opening...
Senior spotlight: Cooking for Christ
Wade Maynard is a well-known name in the culinary world of Cullman County. After serving as kitchen manager for over 20 years at All...
Spilling the tea on a great new eatery
The Olive House — home of Chat & Chew, Sunday Tea Time — opened its doors to the public on Sept. 3, 2024.
Owners Roger...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the files of 1955
Fred Harbison won the Grand Championship at the Beef Show with a shorthorn steer. Mary Wood won Reserve Champion with...
Senior spotlight: 95 years of living life to the fullest
Military veteran and Vinemont man Robert Doty, lovably known as Mr. Bob in his neighborhood, shared his knowledge and experience from his 95 years...
Ethos Craft Brewing, Bloom Winery celebrate grand opening
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A crowd of friends, family and fellow patrons gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a pair of new businesses...
Practice safety awareness this holiday season
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has some seasonal safety tips for the community to help with safer driving, shopping and overall home preparedness this...
Pet of the Week: Meet the famous Amos
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amos, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, is a passionate, sweet German Shepherd who is approximately 1.5 years old. Those...
Cullman Women Sing to present ‘Sounds of the Season’ Dec. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing will present its annual “Sounds of the Season” concert on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the...
DOJ: North Alabama communities, law enforcement agencies awarded more than $7.25M
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office and Bureau of Justice Assistance recently awarded $7,256,829 to local communities...
Gardner, Morgan named November CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above...
Hanceville Parks and Recreation hosting free movie night featuring ‘The Grinch’...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Parks and Recreation will host a free community movie night on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Hanceville...
‘A servant’s heart’
Lowe’s provides Thanksgiving meals to community members in need
CULLMAN, Ala. - Lowe’s continued its annual tradition of giving back to the community by donating...
Keep your pets safe this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control asks that pet owners be responsible and take care of their animals all year, but especially during...
ALDOT: Drive safely during Thanksgiving holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public,...
Alabama Trustees release Restoration Plan IV with $24.1M in coastal restoration...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Restoration Plan IV with projects that address damages to Alabama’s natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010...
ALEA: Buckle up. Every trip. Every time.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with multiple local law enforcement agencies across the state to make sure everyone...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats fall to Hewitt-Trussville in Mike Dean Turkey Shootout,...
CULLMAN, Ala. — After collecting wins over Lawrence County and Decatur Heritage earlier this week, Cullman was back on the court at Bearcat Arena...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Vinemont 75-32, Hanceville falls to Corner...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 42nd annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament resumed at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday, and we wrapped up day two with a pair...
Cullman Tractor Supply bringing Christmas cheer with day of community events...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Tractor Supply is bringing the holiday cheer with a trio of events on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the day beginning...
More than 30 inducted into Wallace State Phi Theta Kappa Alpha...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society welcomed more than 30 new members...
City, County officially confirm Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Academy Sports + Outdoors is coming to Cullman’s south side. The Tribune reported this news way back in June; however, the...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
James Spann special guest at Holly Pond senior brunch
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Members of the Holly Pond Senior Center had a special guest for brunch on Monday, Nov. 25, when ABC 33/40...
Christkindlmarkt a celebration of German roots
CULLMAN, Ala. - Is it your dream to experience a German Christmas wonderland? Then the Cullman Christkindlmarkt is the place for you.
Characters such as...
Cullman Christian School holding ‘Feed the Need’ event and serve day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School will be holding a “Feed the Need” event and serve day on Tuesday, Nov. 26, packing 10,000 meals,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Bulldogs drop Thanksgiving Tournament matchups
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 69th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament officially tipped off at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Monday night but unfortunately for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond, Cold Springs earn wins over Austin, Hackleburg
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos and Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum on Monday for a pair of...
Arrests and Incidents reported November 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Business spotlight: Persall’s Christmas Lights
Hunter Persall dove into the entrepreneurial world in 2020. After graduating from West Point High School and starting college at Wallace State, Persall decided...
Bring on the bird: Extension specialist offers tips on thawing, cooking...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Preparing the Thanksgiving turkey does not just happen overnight. There is a great deal of planning involved to have the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison ready tip off year 1 with Chambers at...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison boys' basketball team is just about ready to tip off their season and to say that expectations are high...
$50K Gene Haas Foundation Grant awarded to Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announces it has received a $50,000 Gene Haas Foundation Grant, which will be used to fund scholarships...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘First Frost’ by Craig Johnson
“First Frost” is the 20th novel in Craig Johnson’s “Longmire” series.
The novel is written with a dual timeline. One is during the present day,...
