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COLUMN: Remember the Alamo
No, I did not fight at the Alamo, at least not in Texas. I arrived a little too late and missed it by at...
Line of storms expected today
A line of storms is likely today, enter northern Alabama early to mid-afternoon and travel southward through the evening hours. Damaging wind gusts and...
Files from Yesteryear: May 24,1951
From the files of May 24, 1951
Two Scout Troops Spend Night In Woods
Two Girl Scout Troops—Cullman No. I and Logan No. I—enjoyed a camping...
Doyle announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heather Doyle has announced her candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election dates for...
Fight the bite: Protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As mosquito season ramps up, the Alabama Department of Public Health urges all residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves...
Hanceville library hosting poetry night May 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will host a live poetry night on Friday, May 30, from 6-7 p.m.
Library Manager...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Overkill’ by J A Jance
“Overkill” is the 18th novel in J A Jance’s Ali Reynold’s series. Ali Reynolds has certainly undergone a transition from the first novel, “Edge of Evil,” published...
Cullman County Coroner’s Office hosts SUIDI training class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner’s Office on May 21-22, hosted a Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation (SUIDI) training class at the Cullman...
Britton announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education Place 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mark Britton has announced his candidacy for Place 5 on the Cullman City Board of Education. Place 5 is currently held...
Op-Ed: ‘Be the difference that the cost of a life paid...
There are countless things in life that I’m grateful for — too many to list without keeping you here for days. But woven into...
Cullman County Memorial Day celebrations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is ready to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with various events for all ages. From night trail rides and car...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Wallace State reaches Final 3 with rout of Gaston...
YUMA, AZ. -- Wallace State Lions had a monumental task to keep their championship dreams alive as they faced the 7th-seeded Gaston in the...
Christ Covenant rummage sale raises over $22K for missions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cullman held its annual rummage sale May 16-17, raising an impressive $22,533. All proceeds will support...
Hogan back behind bars in Cullman County murder case
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man who was out on bond on a murder charge saw his bond revoked on Monday, May 19, by...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Snoopy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Snoopy, a 1-year-old Bassett Hound/Terrier mix, who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
This loving pup has low/medium energy...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions get past Chipola in NJCAA World Series
The 11th-seed Wallace State Lions kept their championship dreams alive as they defeated 12th-seeded Chipola 4-3 in the NJCAA World Series in Yuma, AZ....
Commission approves airport bids, voting precinct change
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its May 20 meeting addressed infrastructure improvements, voting precinct change and a retirement recognition.
Commissioners approved a...
Dr. Nicole Wadsworth kicks off Alabama lieutenant governor campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Dr. Nicole Wadsworth officially launched her campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at a packed event...
Cullman’s Cody Goodwin commissioned as 2nd lieutenant in US Army
HENDERSON, Tenn. - In a historic moment for the school, Freed-Hardeman University's spring 2025 commencement ceremony celebrated the first-ever commissioning of an Army officer,...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions run rule McCook to stay alive in NJCAA...
The 11th-seed Wallace State Lions kept the offense going in a 10-2 win over 16th-seeded McCook to remain alive in the NJCAA World Series...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Berlin Town Council discusses farmers’ market developments
BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates commenced the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, May 19, 2025. The meeting opened with...
Local law enforcement: Tips for a safe Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day Weekend is just days away, and local law enforcement provided tips for summer safety.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Wallace State races past Navarro to advance in NJCAA...
The 11th-seed Wallace State Lions cruised to a 10-1 win over 20th-seed Navarro to remain alive in the NJCAA National Softball Tournament in Yuma,...
Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival and Car Show this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival will take place this Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions split first 2 matchups at NJCAA World Series
YUMA, AZ. – The Wallace State Lions are in Arizona this week competing in this year’s NJCAA Division I Softball World Series and they...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘This is where I feel like God led me’:...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After serving seven seasons as the head baseball coach at West Point High School, Drew Bryson is returning home to his...
CCPS kindergartners shine in ‘Barnyard Moosical’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kindergarten students at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) brought a joyful and fun musical celebration to the stage last week, as...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 21, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The Flying Fifty Hotel hosting block party June 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel is teaming up with on-site businesses to host a Summer Block Party on Sunday, June 1, from...
‘We’re proud of what we’ve created together’
East Elementary Outdoor Classroom Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered on Friday, May 16, to celebrate exciting...
David Moss Jr. announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman David Moss Jr. has announced his re-election bid. Moss was appointed to the city council on Nov. 5,...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop opening round game to Odessa College in...
The Wallace State softball team opened the 2025 NJCAA National Tournament with a 6-2 loss to 6th-seeded Odessa College. The Lions will play again...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 20, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
McWhorter announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dan McWhorter on Monday, May 19,announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special election...
(Updated) Santiago announces candidacy for mayor of Hanceville
Updated May 28, 2025
Santiago has withdrawn for the Hanceville mayoral race, posted the following message on his social media accounts:
"Today, I stand before you...
City, County officials share perspectives on Rock the South’s impact, costs,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Rock the South is set to return for a three-day run June 19–21, questions about who pays for what —...
Wallace State Women’s Golf finishes 5th in NJCAA Div II Nationals
The Wallace State women's golf team capped the year with a fifth-place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championship.
The Lions competed at the...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 19, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Severe weather threat through early Wednesday, NOAA Weather Radio unavailable in...
…Enhanced Risk Tuesday extended slightly southward with increased wind threat probabilities…
For the remainder of today, there remains a very low chance of one or...
Hall announces candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall has announced her candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 5.
Below is Hall’s announcement, unedited...
Powell announces candidacy for Hanceville City Council
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Robert Powell has announced his candidacy for Hanceville City Council.
Below is Powell’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Hanceville native and educator Robert...
COLUMN: Where are you from?
Chances are I am not from where you live, but I may have been there. I may have even lived there at one time...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene Program celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Dental Hygiene program's Class of 2025. The event celebrated the...
COLUMN: Dumped
You remember your first girlfriend or boyfriend. The one that was going to last forever. The one that made you stop eating - which...
Wallace State honors student successes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted its annual honors and awards night, recognizing the achievements of current students and celebrating their...
Federation calls for Farming Feeds Alabama Photo Contest entries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation is searching for a bumper crop of snapshots displaying forestry and agriculture through the Farming Feeds Alabama...
FAWN: 30 years of outdoor learning
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 30 years now, sixth graders across Cullman County have taken a break from the classroom to step into nature and...
WSCC’s Vianney Verdin Maldonado receives Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was selected as a recipient of the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate...
Another round of storms this afternoon
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) or large cluster of thunderstorms has produced wind damage and hail near and south of I-20 this morning. This...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions returning to World Series
Wallace State is returning to the NJCAA World Series for the fifth consecutive season and the ninth time in the last 10 tournaments.
The Lions...
Files from Yesteryear: May 17,1945
From the files of May 17, 1945
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
After a leave here with relatives, James E. Dunlap, Pharmacist’s Mate, first class, has...
Child dies following Blount County crash
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – A 10-year-old child has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 p.m. Friday, May 16. Five other...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy Program celebrates graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Class of 2025, celebrating the transition of...
Clothed in Cullman brings in $92K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt’s Closet hosted its annual fundraising event, Clothed in Cullman, earlier this month. On Friday, May 16, it was...
Cullman’s Hannah Dempster finds her calling as sign language interpreter through...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Like many Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) sign language interpreters, Cullman’s Hannah Dempster’s family connection led her to her new...
‘We are the Gardeners’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - May 11-17 was designated Little Free Library Week, and on Thursday, May 15, a group gathered at Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community...
‘He embodied service, support and love for all of our students’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Hanceville High School. Friends, family, students and other members of the community made their way...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 16, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Johnny Cook announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Pro-Tem Johnny Cook has announced his re-election bid. Cook began his fourth term on the city council...
‘There is no greater role in life than the role of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 9, middle schoolers across Cullman County participated in The Liberty Learning Foundation’s American Character Program. Designed to introduce...
Pet of the Week: Meet Niblet
CULLMAN, Ala. – Niblet, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is an approximately 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten who is ready for a home!
Niblet’s...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I have created unbreakable bonds’: Vinemont’s Morgan Flanagan reflect...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior Morgan Flanagan is set to graduate this weekend and in this interview, she reflected on her favorite memories playing...
Rocket City Trash Pandas’ Hometown Throwdown spotlights Cullman and supports Curt’s...
MADISON, Ala. -- The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing the spirit of Cullman to Toyota Field with the highly anticipated Hometown Throwdown, a...
‘It gives families something different to do together outdoors’: Stony Lonesome...
BREMEN, Ala. - Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its annual 5K Sasquatch Mud Run this past Saturday, May 10. Launched initially as a basic...
Op-Ed: The Tribune 2025 Debate Series continues
2025 Special Election - House of Representatives District 11
General - Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
2025 Special Election - House of Representatives District 12
Primary - Tuesday,...
STEM education comes to life at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM education came to life at Cullman City Primary School last week with a show that — literally — blew the...
Water, water everywhere . . .
Bolte Crossing residents address Cullman City Council about neighborhood flooding
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night got an earful about flooding...
52nd annual Arley Day Festival this weekend – May 17
ARLEY, Ala. - The 52nd annual Arley Day Festival will be held Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hamner Memorial Park in...
Ivey signs bill preventing student use of cell phones in Alabama...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday, May 14, signed the FOCUS Act, prohibiting students’ use of smart phones and other wireless devices...
CCBOE breaks ground on new additions at Hanceville Middle, Child Development...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) was busy on Wednesday, loading up on a school bus in the morning and...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 14, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Strike Out Stigma Baseball with the Biscuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), River Region community partners, and the Montgomery Biscuits are stepping up to the plate once again for Strike Out Stigma...
29 golfers close under par at the AHSAA’s 76th State Golf Tournament
BIRMINGHAM – The weather couldn’t dampen the AHSAA State Golf Championships at Oxmoor Valley RTJ Golf Course in Birmingham Tuesday as all golfers were able to complete...
DHR: New features available for EBT cards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is pleased to announce the newest feature for EBT cards and SNAP clients. The...
Allbright secures Republican nomination for Alabama House District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - Republican Heath Allbright won the special primary election for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 on Tuesday night, beating out fellow...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 13, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘God will give you the biggest reward in the end’: West...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Miss Horizon of Hope Pageant has been going on for almost 20 years now. Not only is it put...
Op-Ed: Alabama Legislature seeks to protect our rural roots with 2025...
During the 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, lawmakers have worked hard to address the needs and issues in every portion of our...
Wallace State celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated commencement exercises on Friday, May 9, where around 600 students walked across the stage in two...
Myrex officially qualifies for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local businesswoman Cindy Myrex has officially qualified to run for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay Ivey set special...
West Point’s Sutter brothers highlight first round of AHSAA State Golf...
BIRMINGHAM, AL – West Point High School brothers Bailey and Rawlin Sutter grabbed the limelight of the 76th AHSAA State Golf Championships Monday with the two top rounds as the participants...
Anderson named first recipient of Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School senior Erin Anderson has been named the first recipient of the newly established Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship, a...
Cullman City Council takes next step at airport
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, May 12, approved the next step in a major overhaul of Cullman Regional Airport, voting...
Good Hope Council recognizes Future Foundation Scholarship recipient
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – At its first May meeting on Monday night, the Good Hope City Council kicked things off by recognizing Good Hope...
Saint Bernard’s McBride, Kerber win Fr. Luke Fazi Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Abigail McBride and Madilyn Kerber received the coveted Fr. Luke Fazi Award at the recent St. Bernard Athletic Awards Ceremony in...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 12, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Q&A with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
Below is the transcript from The Tribune’s Q&A session with District 11 candidate Heath Allbright on Saturday, May 10.
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Noah Galilee (NG): Hello and welcome....
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘My teammates have truly felt like sisters to me’:...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Josie Earl has been playing softball for nine years and one of her favorite parts of the experience was...
Gudger secures $1.1M in funding for North Alabama Agriplex
Updated May 12, 2025, at 6:35 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, announced at the monthly meeting of the North Alabama...
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: On the run with Nancy Scott
Anyone who's been through Cullman Middle or High School in the last 20 years probably knows Nancy Scott, but they probably don't know her...
Hanceville library hosting free makeup class May 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville’s Shirley Burden Public Library will host a free makeup class on Thursday, May 15, at 4 p.m.
Faith Hershberger will be...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential through Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect into Monday for portions of central and southeastern Alabama.
From Friday through early Sunday morning, widespread 1-3 inches of...
COLUMN: One to whom I owe so much
Who was the first person in this world I ever laid eyes on? Okay, yes, the very first one may have been the doctor...
Files from Yesteryear: May 10,1962
From the files of May 10, 1962
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY — Dike Lee Moss celebrated his first birth anniversary on April 24. He is the son...
Op-Ed: Powering America’s future starts in Alabama
America’s economic future hinges on energy — its reliability, affordability and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama.
While much...
‘We’re all they have’
Spotlight on local VFDs
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Cullman County is home to more than two dozen volunteer fire departments, all of which share the same...
A note to the Class of 2025: Max Townson
To the graduating class of 2025, here’s a story that may sound similar to yours. As Cullman High School senior Max Townson prepares to...
Anderson, Johnson named principals at West Point, Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette has recommended Shannon Anderson as the next principal of West Point Elementary School and...
