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    Hanceville Police Department welcomes Chaplain Rick Davis

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting welcomed a new team member. Chief Bob Long introduced Rick Davis,...

    Blessings in a bag: Destiny Church delivers gift bags to Cullman...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Thursday morning, representatives from Destiny Church arrived at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) with boxes upon boxes...

    Cullman-area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 16,470 students enrolled during the 2020 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's...

    Pet of the Week: Mable is looking for her forever home

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Mable is a 1-year-old Beagle/Dachshund mix (Ruttkay...

    ‘Each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - “COVID-19 cases and deaths in Alabama continue to rise, but each of us has the power to reverse this alarming trend,”...

    Cullman City Schools to offer traditional, virtual options; classes begin Aug....

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    Updated 7-9-20 at 6:18 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will start the school year Aug. 19, according to a message sent to...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Helping hands: Weekly distribution of food boxes for area senior citizens...

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    SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Vehicles lined up Wednesday morning at community centers, senior centers and town halls throughout Cullman County, as the weekly distribution...

    (Update) Escaped Hanceville work-release inmate back in custody

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    Updated 7-9-20 at 3:30 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A female inmate who escaped police custody in Hanceville Thursday was captured a short time later. Ashley Cheyenne...

    ALEA investigates 8 deaths on roadways, waterways 4th of July weekend

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated eight deaths during the 4th of July holiday period, from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July...

    Saints MC donates more than $11K to Cullman Miracle League

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Hope-based Saints Motorcycle Club visited the Field of Miracles Tuesday evening to present a check to Cullman Parks, Recreation...

    ‘Revive Alabama’: Ivey announces $100M grant program for small businesses impacted...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted...

    Exercising outdoors? Keep these safety tips in mind!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With many people turning to outdoor exercise routines to stay in shape, The Tribune reached out to a local medical professional...

    1 person killed in I-65 crash in Cullman County

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    LATEST (JULY 14) : Coroner asking for help locating next of kin for crash victim https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/14/coroner-asking-for-help-locating-next-of-kin-for-crash-victim/ Updated 7-9-20 at 10:57 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A Huntsville man...

    Weather safety on the water

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With summer settling in for the long, hot foreseeable future, many residents are taking to area lakes for some fun in...

    Merrill: Details on $2.2M Election Day CARES Act funding now online

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill on Wednesday announced that the $2.2 million in CARES Act funding recently allocated to counties...

    Jerry Smith, Sr. announces candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place...

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    SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Jerry C. Smith, Sr. on Wednesday announced his candidacy for South Vinemont Town Council, place 5. The Municipal Election will...

    CCSO citizens’ firearm safety class draws crowd

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday evening held a citizens’ firearm safety class. The class is held regularly, but...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Martin invited to national QB academy

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After racking up big numbers through the air and on the ground for the Aggies last season, junior quarterback Parker Martin...

    AHSAA meets with sports committees to discuss upcoming football season, fall...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA met online Tuesday with its Fall Sports and Football Coaches’ Committees for a conference with the AHSAA Medical Advisory Board Committee...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2020

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    Updated 7-8-20 at 4:40 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ...

    1 day left to apply for absentee ballot for Primary Runoff...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The July 14 Primary Runoff Election is now less than a week away. The deadline to submit an absentee ballot application...

    Greg Brown seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 4

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Greg Brown on Wednesday announced his re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 4. The Municipal Election will take...

    Hilton Home2 Suites hotel coming to Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs and Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer announced at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting that...

    Holly Pond council recognizes Deputy Brandon Woods for heroic deeds

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening took a few moments to recognize Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon...

    Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number...

    C.A.S.T. for Kids– The anglers

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m.-noon. Space is...

    Explore: Art and functionality at Cullman’s Art Park

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    Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week. CULLMAN, Ala. - At...

    Baileyton readying for election

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council took the necessary steps Monday night to prepare for a likely increase in absentee voting in the...

    West Point man charged with intent to distribute meth

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) on Monday arrested Randall Lee Parris, 46, of West Point...

    Abandoned house burns near south Wal-Mart

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - An abandoned house along Olive Street Southwest just east of Wal-Mart burned Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported. Cullman Fire Rescue Chief...

    Maxie Jones re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 2

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will...

    Ivey awards $18.27M for COVID-19 testing, surveillance in Alabama nursing homes

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide baseline testing for coronavirus and proactive...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Terry Shabel announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Terry Shabel on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place...

    Local racer, 11, qualifies for Loretta Lynn’s National Championship

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    HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. – This year’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is coming up next month and there will be a young, local racer...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Malin earns invite to Top Gun Showcase

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After earning the opportunity to start under center for the Good Hope Raiders in 2019, Tanner Malin put up huge numbers through...

    New hotel, Cullman Regional Airport big topics at city council meeting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A new hotel development and multiple projects at Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field received considerable attention at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council...

    ‘Horsing around’ in Good Hope

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Visitors and residents of Good Hope were treated Saturday night to an Independence Day ceremony and fireworks show, hosted by...

    Lonesome Dove celebrates 4th with food, fun, fellowship

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – Lonesome Dove Cowboy Church (LDCC) hosted a 4th of July evening of fun Saturday, serving up homemade desserts, grilled corn,...

    CCBOE’s Barnette: Masks will not be required in school

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday released more details about what school will look like when it resumes...

    Biggs to serve 5 years in DUI deaths of Bremen mother,...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Jonathan Biggs, 56, of Dayton, Ohio, who was charged with two counts of reckless murder in the 2017 deaths of Tonya...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Sonya Mabry Adams announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council,...

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    SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Mabry Adams on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will...

    Ivey awards $48M to ALSDE as part of Roadmap to Reopening...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the Alabama State Department...

    Fireworks over Cullman!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite concerns about COVID-19, the City of Cullman put on its 4th of July fireworks show at Heritage Park Saturday evening...

    WSCC hosting webinar for students interested in Health Science programs for...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There are still opportunities available for students interested in pursuing a health program at Wallace State to enroll this fall.  Wallace...

    Citizens Bank & Trust welcomes new board member Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts

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    GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts to its Board of Directors. Kappler-Roberts is president...

    Summer Recipes: Skillet Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler

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    Ingredients 1 stick butter 1 egg 1 c milk 1 c self-rising flour 1 c sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 quart strawberries 4 oz....

    Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1933, 1934

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    From the Files of 1904: E.M. Brundridge left Tuesday for the Lone Star State. G.S. Leeth and Bob Lee returned from Saint Louis on Tuesday. Each...

    Funny Things from Yesterday: The 4th of July

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    I will depart this week from my regular column of “Funny Things from Yesterday” and write about love of family and country. I let Mother’s...

    ‘Chirp & Flit’: Positive life lessons during the pandemic

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    A "gregarious hermit" is an oxymoron I sometimes call myself.  It's absolutely true and has been for years. I spend 80% of most days...

    Arab’s SugarFest canceled

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    ARAB, Ala. - How do you make the difficult decision to cancel a festival? Something that the community embraced and made such a success...

    Ivey appoints Dr. Barbara Cooper secretary of Alabama Department of Early...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Cooper as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood...

    Cullman fire marshal talks grilling safety

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s prime grilling time, and to bring awareness to grilling safety, The Tribune spoke with Cullman Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin. Which is...

    Holly Pond FFA Floriculture Team takes top honors in state

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) students competed on June 25 in district and state Career Development...

    ‘It’s just a beautiful place’: Riverside Fly Shop shares love of...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Located next to the Walker County line along Alabama Highway 69, nestled next to the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior...

    Just in time for 4th of July- the watermelon pop

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Summertime instantly gets cooler when you’re able to enjoy refreshing frozen treats. Local favorite Frios Gourmet Pops recently unveiled its annual...

    Cullman-area students named to UAH President’s, Dean’s Lists

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    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently announced its spring 2020 Dean’s List and President’s List. The students recognized for academic...

    Get reeled into Garden City Shiner Shack

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    The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email maggie@cullmantribune.com. GARDEN CITY, Ala. –...

    Explore a Local Park: Culpepper Park

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman and Cullman County have no shortage of great parks with something for everyone to enjoy. From the...

    COVID-19: Alabama adds new record 1,758 cases; Cullman Co. adds 24

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a new record number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on...

    On this Independence Day, recalling the Founders’ views of a free...

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    America’s Founders regarded a free press as so vital to the new nation that they took care to include that right in the First...

    Take the 25 Arrow Challenge

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Hey archers, has Robin Hood got nothing on you? Would William Tell’s son have been relieved to see you step up...

    West Point mayor addresses storm shelter concerns

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - As tornado sirens blared unexpectedly Saturday evening throughout Cullman County, residents immediately sought shelter from the menacing storms. The Tribune...

    ‘Don’t let up your guard’; AL adds record 1,162 cases of...

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    Updated 7-2-20 at 9:53 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama added a record 1,162 cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, and the Alabama Department of Public health confirmed...

    Settle in for a slice

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    The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email christy@cullmantribune.com. GOOD HOPE, Ala. -...

    Cullman Regional Airport receives FAA grant to reconfigure taxiway connector

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a grant to the Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field to relocate a taxiway connector from the...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Cullman Regional, local leaders launch campaign to slow spread of COVID-19

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and the City of Cullman have joined with U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama; Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker;...

    Op-Ed: This is our time, Alabama

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    My fellow Alabamians: In a few days, America will celebrate her 244th birthday. Traditionally, many towns and cities around the country light up the night with...

    CCSO announces creation of new Community Response Team

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Wednesday introduced the creation of a new team tasked with maintaining the peace in Cullman...

    Eric Phillips announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Eric Phillips on Wednesday night announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take...

    SiO2 Materials Science to invest $163M in Auburn facility to support...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that SiO2 Materials Science plans to invest $163 million in an expansion at its Auburn facility...

    Cool beans! Check out Holly Pond’s Alabama Mud Coffee Co.

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County newcomers Bo and Katie Johnson are like so many others who sat at home during the COVID-19 shutdown,...

    Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Local couple reaches out to veterans, law enforcement with fundraising, special...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Jim and Beverly Burke are well-known fixtures in the Cullman community. Cullman County has at least a few (!) gun owners,...

    (Updated) Hanceville High principal, ex-wife charged with domestic violence

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    LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/07/16/update-hanceville-principal-reinstated-following-arrest/ Updated 7-1-20 at 6:17 p.m. Statements from Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Mr. Collins' attorney, Champ Crocker, have been added. CULLMAN,...

    PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn commits to UAH

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – He still has one more season to play with the Warriors but now West Point standout Aubry Cleghorn knows where he’ll be...

    Addison’s greatest team; Let the debate begin

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- What constitutes the "greatest team" from a school? Is it their win-loss record, winning a state title, having great players or just stats?...

    ‘A leap of faith’: Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures celebrates 1...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In late June 2018, April German created Victoria’s Hope, a ministry that supplies clothing and other goods to single parents in...

    Get ready to (hunt) rock(s)!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Beginning Wednesday morning, July 1, kiddos big and small around town should be on the lookout for some colorful painted rocks-...

    Pool builder going strong during pandemic

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - With public pools just now being opened, many people had already taken it into their own hands to find ways to...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Elizabeth Hill signs with Montevallo

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    BREMEN, Ala. – After completing a stellar career on the basketball court this spring and crossing the stage at graduation in May, Lady Eagles standout Elizabeth...

    ADPH launches color-coded COVID-19 Risk Indicator Dashboard

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has introduced a new tool that allows policy makers and others viewing it to...

    Jerry Bartlett announces re-election bid for Good Hope mayor

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett on Tuesday announced his re-election bid. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25,...

    Berlin annexes 70-acre property

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    BERLIN, Ala. – In a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council approved the annexation of 70 acres, which, according to Mayor Patrick...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Retail Specialists breaks ground on Kingfisher subdivision near Berlin

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    BERLIN, Ala. – The ground was broken Tuesday morning for the Kingfisher subdivision near the town of Berlin. The neighborhood is slated to have...

    Ivey extends Alabama’s Safer at Home Order through July 31

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, which was set to expire July 3, through July 31....

    Opinion: 112 days

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    112 days. That’s how long our seniors, the members of the Greatest Generation, have been locked down inside assisted living and nursing homes. 112...

    Cullman-area students named to UAB President’s, Dean’s Lists

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    Updated 6-30-20 at 9:51 a.m. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently released its Presidential Honors List and Dean’s List for...

    CCCDC awards more than $217K in grants

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $217,500 in grants Monday night. The following grant requests were...

    5-member CDC team now assisting ADPH in fighting COVID-19

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently welcomed a support team from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

    Cullman’s Blaise Wilson takes 1st place at Emerald Coast Golf Tour...

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    CHOCTAW, Miss. - On Sunday afternoon, 2009 Cullman High School graduate and student athlete Blaise Wilson tied for first place in the Emerald Coast...

    Ivey awards $30M to support COVID-19 testing, app for colleges, universities

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to...

    Cheryl Harrison announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cheryl Harrison on Monday announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 3. Place 3 is currently held by Lee...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2020

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

    Update: Pursuit ends in Holly Pond, 2 arrested

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Two people were arrested following a pursuit that began near Colony and ended in Holly Pond Sunday evening along Brooklyn...

    ADOL announces Extended Benefits unemployment program to begin

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) announced Monday that the state will begin offering Extended Benefits (EB) for those who qualify...