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CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Utilities Board recently received its highest credit rating in its 70-year history. Cullman received an AA- credit...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people from Morgan County are behind bars in the Cullman County Detention Center following their arrests Wednesday in connection to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Clint Hollingsworth on Thursday formally announced his candidacy for place 4 on the Cullman City Council. Hollingsworth has served three terms...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Wednesday reported to The Tribune that its food pantry’s shelves are getting dangerously close to...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – COVID-19 has impacted the agriculture industry; however, the full extent of the impact is currently unknown. Professionals with the Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Wednesday afternoon, more than 50 people of all ages joined together in Depot Park to pray for peace in the United...

VINEMONT, Ala. - An effort is underway in the town of South Vinemont to bring new activities and amenities for the community to enjoy....

Updated 6-10-20 at 5:07 p.m. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - A Hanceville, Alabama woman has been charged with homicide in Tennessee, and police in Clarksville are searching...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Dollar Bill is a 2-3-year-old “pure mix...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  The Cullman Electric Cooperative recently named its annual scholarship winners. From the Cullman Electric Cooperative: “Each year, Cullman Electric Cooperative awards a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to contract MC Paving, LLC of Hanceville to patch and repair damaged portions...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Amid ongoing coverage of COVID-19, with the addition of protests and violence nationwide, the conclusion of Alabama’s 2020 legislative session passed...

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - On Monday evening, a proposal that could have brought the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument that was recently removed from Birmingham’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting passed a resolution to adopt ACT 2019-132 to provide Tier I retirement...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Prep School’s Amelia Tafazoli, an eighth-grade student, was recently selected, one of 500 students nationwide, as a 2020 National Junior Honor...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The state’s top health official said Tuesday he was surprised when the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Bearcat Houston Smith is the latest local standout to make his college decision and he’ll be heading to Huntingdon to play for...

Updated 6-9-20 at 6:06 p.m. with a statement from ALDOT CULLMAN, Ala. - After a fatal two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Alabama Highway 157...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Monday welcomed 25 teams of golfers, from old hands to first-timers, to Terri Pines Country...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Protests and riots have been sweeping the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis May 25....

CULLMAN, Ala. - WellStone, provider of mental health services to Cullman and Madison Counties, sent notification to The Tribune on Monday that “a Mobile...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved several requests for special event permits and also awarded the first bids for...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair, originally scheduled to be in Good Hope in April, was canceled due to COVID-19. At Monday night’s...

Updated 7-7-20 at 12:37 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is distributing food as part of the USDA’s Farm to Families...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A man and woman have been charged after allegedly assaulting a man along Alabama Highway 91 south of Holly Pond. The Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. – This year has been an unusual one for spring sports and so far, awards season is no different. Since there were so few...

Updated 6-7-20 at 9:06 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - One person is dead and two injured in a wreck at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The recently formed Cullman Civic Ballet (CCB), under the direction of Brooke Desnoes and with the help of Cullman Parks, Recreation...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, June 20, Victim Services of Cullman will host the “Ride for Justice” to promote crime victims’ rights awareness. Riders...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Miracle League for special needs athletes will get a visit at the Field of Miracles Saturday, June 13 from the...

From the Files of 1937: School opened at Enon on Monday with Herbert Alldridge and Ethel Brown Harris as teachers. We are sorry to report that...

Things have changed a lot since I was a young boy.  Nowadays, children have many games and toys for entertainment: video games, VCRs and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville residents suffered the loss of a cozy family restaurant when Bulldogs Country Cook'n announced its permanent closure last month, but...

VINEMONT, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, a long ordeal came to a joyful conclusion when Tiger the cat was rescued from the top of...

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

UNITED STATES - The riots that have followed many peaceful protests across the country over the last several days have resulted in millions of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) on Friday morning cut the ribbon on a house along Hopewell Street in Hanceville that will serve...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual City of Cullman v. Cullman County blood drive took place Friday, with four LifeSouth bloodmobiles parked around town. In...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman, a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental disabilities...

VINEMONT, Ala. - While there may be many differences between older and younger generations, one thing surely everyone can agree on is some of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Neal and Holly McLeod saw their first popcorn store while on their honeymoon almost 30 years ago. Years later, while searching...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been ranked No. 1 among Alabama community colleges in the 2020 Best Online Community College Rankings...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Grave’s General Store & Diner in West Point will host a cruise-in this Saturday night, June 6, beginning at 5...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Updated 6-5-20 at 12:20 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Duchess Bakery lovers, rejoice! The beloved bakery, along with the famous doughnut recipe, has been sold to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Three officers of the Cullman Police Department were recognized Friday morning after putting together a combined 60 years of service within...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Many have noticed that downtown Cullman is taking on a vintage feel, with the appearance of a gravel road through the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $1.5 billion in COVID-19 related...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The new City of Cullman app, “Cullman Connect,” is now live. It's called “SeeClickFix” in the app stores. The app will help...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday voiced support for law enforcement in their efforts to “protect the public from violence...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Thursday announced statewide bridge crews will be repairing the U.S. Highway 278 bridge over...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mark Bussman this week announced his candidacy for mayor of Cullman. Bussman will challenge incumbent Woody Jacobs in the Aug. 25,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after protests in Nashville and Birmingham over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota turned into violent riots, a group...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, a member of both the Senate Health and Banking Committees, introduced legislation to encourage businesses to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Every summer, LifeSouth hosts a friendly blood drive “competition” between the City of Cullman and Cullman County. This year’s drive is...

VINEMONT, Ala.- Vinemont Mayor Radginal “Reggie” Dodson announced Wednesday morning that he will seek a second term. This is the first election in which...

BAILEYTON, Ala. - Frustrated Baileyton residents and leaders had an opportunity Monday night to speak with Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Textile manufacturer HomTex on Wednesday afternoon presented a check to the City of Cullman to repay a $1.5 million loan made...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. –Ten Coaches’ Children Scholarship winners for the 2019-20 school year have been selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors &...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Its been a long spring, and I think a lot of people are craving a return to the normal day to day, but...

CULLMAN, Ala. - County star Alan Jackson's Small Town Drive-In concert scheduled for June 5 in Cullman has been rescheduled for June 12. The following...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As anti-racism protests in Cullman’s Depot Park entered their third day Tuesday, former State Representative James Fields returned to meet for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As a peaceful protest against racism and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was winding down at Cullman’s Depot Park...

CULLMAN, Ala. -- For the first time in eight weeks, Senior athletes gathered at St. Bernard on May 21 with their families to be recognized for...

Updated 6-3-20 at 10:33 p.m. with a comment from Britt Demolition CULLMAN, Ala. - As protests and riots sweep the nation in the aftermath of...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett on Tuesday night announced her candidacy for mayor of the town. The Municipal Election will be Tuesday,...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded approximately 6,326 degrees this spring. “The recent change to remote learning during this unprecedented time has affected...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond is in the process of securing land near the Guy Hunt Library to build a new...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that he has filed a new lawsuit against the City of Birmingham for its removal...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In addition to community theater and a community band, Cullman is now home to its own ballet company. Cullman Civic Ballet,...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The newly-installed traffic lights at Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue in Fairview were still flashing as of Tuesday afternoon. While...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, following a week of unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police...

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

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Area summer favorite Spring Valley Beach Water Park opened for the season Saturday, with new rules in place due to COVID-19. “Operational...

CULLMAN, Ala. - When the weather is hot and humid, we here in Alabama appreciate having a home or workplace full of cool dry air...

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

AUBURN, Ala. - Twenty-nine Cullman-area students earned degrees from Auburn University this spring. Graduates include: Jodi Benitez, of Hanceville Michael Bentley, of Cullman Paul Birmingham, of Bremen Libby Burroughs,...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to activate...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday issued the following statement in response to the Birmingham protests: "Like so many others throughout the country...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, a group of young people who, at times, numbered around 25, came to Depot Park to protest racism...

I have written before about modern trends and old traditions. This article is about a ceiling fan and two or three helium-filled balloons. The first...

From the Files of 1937: The Cullman Bearcats lost to Tuscaloosa Count High, 19-6. The lone Cullman score was set up by Marion Woodall, who...

Jared Thomas Stanley of Hanceville is one 382 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end...

News from Ole Miss Lacie Kay Bartlett, of Addison received a Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary degree in General Studies. "While we aren't able to gather in the...

CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the Dean's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed Friday in a wreck on Interstate 65 in Limestone County. Alabama State Troopers identified the...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Private spaceflight developer SpaceX and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Saturday afternoon launched two astronauts on a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune has received an increasing number of reports of coyotes spotted in and around the city limits of Cullman over...

FAIRHOPE, Ala. - All Alabamians are invited to join Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in celebrating World Environment Day by participating in the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville celebrated the groundbreaking for the city’s new senior center Friday morning. The ceremony was held at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman this week announced changes to sanitation schedules for two areas, effective June 16, 2020. Trash collection day will...

Friday evening COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health CUMULATIVE numbers: Confirmed cases in AL: 17,031 (+501 since yesterday) Confirmed deaths in AL: 610 (+19...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In the United States, almost 44% of people released from prison will be arrested again within one year, 68% within three...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 792 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Entertainment venues (e.g. arcades, theaters, bowling alleys) in Alabama were given the green light to re-open May 22 by Gov. Kay...