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    Cullman City Schools presents proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which the board said reflects a strong commitment to academic...

    Who’s paying whom?  Cullman City Council – Municipal Election

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tribune continues its observance of campaign finances with this look at the candidates for Cullman City Council. Items for this...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison snaps streak with 41-20 win over Winston County

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the archrival Yellow Jackets of Winston County Friday night and in a very physical game with a packed house,...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Fultondale on the road 48-0

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    FULTONDALE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Fultondale to kick off the 2025 season Friday night and they dominated from start to finish,...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman drops season opener to Bob Jones 28-3

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2025 season...

    PREP FOOTBALL: West Point opens season with 30-6 win over Haleyville

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    HALEYVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road to take on the Lions of Haleyville in its season opener Friday night and the Warriors...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops season opener at Appalachian 25-0

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    ONEONTA, Ala. – Holly Pond hit the road to open up the 2025 season at Appalachian Friday night and the Broncos had their hands...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Meek kicks off season with 20-6 win over Lynn

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    ARLEY, Ala. – Meek opened the 2025 season with a Winston County battle against Lynn at Tiger Stadium Friday night and the Tigers are...

    Wallace State Athletics shines in classroom with 9 teams earning NJCAA...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom, with nine...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 22, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    World Changers in Cullman: ‘Showing God’s love’

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    Changing the world can start right here at home. That’s something Steve Eddleman knows to be true. Eddleman first got involved with World Changers...

    Pet of the Week: Amber’s golden heart shines through

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Amber, a 3-month-old tortoiseshell domestic shorthair whose personality is just as striking as her coat. Friendly, inquisitive and outgoing, The Cullman...

    Tribune Debate Series continues Saturday with District 11, Cullman City Council

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series returns Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Bailey Center auditorium on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. The...

    John Drozda found guilty of 2023 murder of Thomas Brannon

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County jury on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, found John Wesley Drozda, 38, of Cullman, guilty of murder for the...

    St. Paul’s to host traditional German-language worship service Sept. 30

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will offer a special Gottesdienst (Divine Service) conducted entirely in...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs hammers Hanceville in season opener 65-7

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs hosted a county battle with the Hanceville Bulldogs at Cranford Stricklin Stadium Thursday night, and the Eagles kicked off...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 21, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Haynes graduates from 2-year leadership development program

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two years ago, 18 Alabama farmers and ag professionals embarked on an intense, immersive and impactful leadership development experience. Six institutes later,...

    Berlin Town Council plans for upcoming fiscal year

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    BERLIN, Ala. – Mayor Patrick Bates opened the monthly session of the Berlin Town Council on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The meeting commenced with...

    CCBOE cuts ribbon on multipurpose facility at West Point

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – Tuesday was an exciting day at West Point High School as students were joined by representatives from the Cullman County...

    Chick-fil-A opening 2nd Cullman location in November

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The second Chick-fil-A location in Cullman will open in mid-November, according to Director of Human Resources Breana Posey. She said the new...

    FAITH: Envision Weekend coming Aug. 23

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Youth pastors and leaders across Cullman are invited to bring their students to Envision Weekend, hosted at Bethlehem West Baptist Church...

    Editorial: USPS cannot pick and choose

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    The United States Postal Service (USPS) was built on one promise: to deliver the nation’s mail, fairly and without exception. But this week in...

    Additional arrest made in Infusion Wellness and Spa case

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – An additional arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing investigation involving Infusion Wellness and Spa. On Wednesday, Aug. 20,...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 20, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats working to be ‘Ready and Resilient’ this fall

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Kickoff of the 2025 season is right around the corner and the Cullman Bearcats have been hard at work this offseason...

    CPRST holds 2nd forum to discuss playground plans at East Side...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) hosted locals for another forum on the updates coming to East Side Park at...

    CCSO hosting free Firearm Familiarization Classes

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host Firearm Familiarization Classes every second Thursday through October. Said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, “Whether...

    Blood drive at Wallace State to honor Sophia Zeigler

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and Sophia’s Giving Hands Foundation on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 9...

    FAITH: ‘We are called to be like Jesus’: Addison’s Kinsley Nuss...

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School's Kinsley Nuss just kicked off her junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting with...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview Aggies ready to ‘go deeper’ this fall

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies have racked up a lot of wins in recent years and with football season right around the corner,...

    Wallace State celebrates nursing graduates

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated more than 100 students at its August pinning ceremony held at...

    Agriplex hosts ‘Armadillo Rodeo’ for Little Farmers

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex's Little Farmers Preschool Program gives children an opportunity to explore agriculture, nature and community through hands-on, kid-friendly...

    Cullman’s Academy Sports + Outdoors to open Sept. 15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its first store in Cullman next month, the company said in a media release. The opening...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 19, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    PREP FOOTBALL: West Point Warriors ready to battle in 2025

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – It’s nearly time to kick off another football season in Cullman County and the West Point Warriors have been hard...

    FAITH: ‘He has blessed me so much’: Good Hope’s Alex Lay...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope High School's Alex Lay just started his junior year and, in this interview, he discusses his faith, starting...

    Bee Counted: Pollinator Count Party set for Aug. 22 at Agriplex

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Extension Office and the North Alabama Agriplex will host a Pollinator Count Party on Friday, Aug. 22, from...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders eyeing postseason return in 2025

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders are coming off a stellar 2024 season and they have high hopes once again in 2025....

    Sacred Heart welcomes new pastor

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In June, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman welcomed its new pastor Fr. Linus Klucsarits, OSB, following the reassignment...

    Good Samaritan hosting free Health & Wellness Fun Day Sept. 13

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman is inviting the community to the inaugural Caring for Cullman Health & Wellness Fun...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 18, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Auburn to retire Cam Newton’s jersey number

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    AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn Athletics will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey, making him the fourth player in program history to...

    Tatum Brown earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tatum Brown of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Brown, a freshman at Wallace State...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville hungry for playoff push in 2025

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another football season is right around the corner and that means its almost time for the Hanceville Bulldogs to hit the...

    Sadie Graham earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sadie Graham of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Graham, a freshman at Calhoun Community...

    COLUMN: Things don’t always go as planned

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    Jean and I are frequent visitors at antiques shops and malls. We often find treasures there that end up either in our house or...

    Cullman City Schools: ‘Strong start to 2025-2026 school year’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The halls of Cullman City Schools are bustling once again as 3,200 students returned on Wednesday, Aug. 6, marking the beginning...

    Presley Burden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Presley Burden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Burden, a freshman at The University...

    Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS joins Cullman Regional Medical Group

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Orthopedic surgeon Eric Goodrich, DO, MS has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Goodrich attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he played...

    Jay Lamar earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jay Lamar of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Lamar, a freshman at Huntingdon College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition,...

    Operation Round Up Board awards $45K paper grant to benefit area...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board has awarded a $45,000 paper grant to benefit students and teachers at Cullman County Schools, Cullman...

    Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 16, 1945

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    From the files of Aug. 16, 1945 Valley Springs News Home from Germany for a 30 day furlough is Sgt. Bill H. Teague, son of Mr....

    Evan Roden earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Evan Roden of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Roden, a freshman at Wallace State...

    Local business owner arrested for multiple felonies related to forged prescriptions

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    Updated Aug. 16, 2025, at 1:36 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A local business owner is facing multiple felony charges related to forged prescriptions. Whitney LeAnn...

    Cullman Oktoberfest takes over Toyota Field

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    MADISON, Ala. – Cullman County residents filled the stadium seats at Toyota Field in Madison Thursday night to watch the Rocket City Trash Pandas...

    Dodge City Town Council talks finances, roads, parks

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    DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council held its monthly meeting on Aug. 14, discussing finances, road projects and park maintenance plans. The...

    Blaire Troutman earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Blaire Troutman of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Troutman, a freshman at Wallace State...

    ‘Dreaming out loud’: CPRST holds Center of the Arts Community Theatre...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday night, hosted a community forum for the Center of the Arts Community...

    Gudger announces $347K in economic development funding for Jack’s project in...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced the Town of  Fairview is receiving $347,160 in economic development...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – Fall is here, it’s nearly time to kick off football season once again and that means the Vinemont Eagles are preparing...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 15, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Auburn to honor Bo Jackson at Iron Bowl to commemorate 40th...

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    AUBURN, Ala. -- Auburn Athletics will honor Bo Jackson at the Iron Bowl this fall to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s 1985 Heisman Trophy winning...

    Cullman Swim Team holds end of season banquet

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- On Sunday, August 10th, the Cullman Swim Team held its end of the season banquet at the Traditions Bank Event Building with over 250 in...

    BOOK REVIEW: ‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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    “Atmosphere” is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1970s and early 1980s during the development of NASA’s space shuttle program. I am struggling with...

    Pet of the Week: Dixie’s heart is as big as her...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Dixie, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! She’s a 4–5-year-old Border Collie mix whose zest for life is simply contagious....

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison plays jamboree at Lynn

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    LYNN, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Lynn to take on the county rival Bears in a jamboree game Thursday night as they prepare to...

    COLUMN: Paw Paw goes to college

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    Well, it’s official and it feels weird. So weird, that I dug up my old fraternity jacket to see if it fits. Not even...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 14, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Hidden gems: Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures

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    Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures is more than just a fun day at the lake; it’s a family friendly adventure filled with sky bridges,...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos ready to ride back onto the field this...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is approaching once again, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing all summer to get back on...

    Vinemont Town Council approves lease agreement with Girl Scout Troop, transportation...

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members in attendance. The meeting opened with quick...

    Annalee Allen earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a sophomore at Auburn University,...

    ‘No matter how hard your situations are, there’s a way to...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High School's Aaron Lopez collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about some of his favorite...

    Susan Eller announces re-election campaign for Good Hope City Council, Place...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope City Councilwoman Susan Eller this week officially announced her re-election bid. Below is Eller’s announcement. Susan Eller, current member of...

    Cullman City Council moves forward on recreation, entertainment, aviation improvements

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening looked toward future developments and improvements with both reports and resolutions. Public Safety Committee Chairman...

    Myrex wins District 12 runoff

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Republican Cindy Myrex bested Republican Clint Hollingsworth in the State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election Tuesday, Aug. 12. Hollingsworth collected...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 13, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    ‘Every time I go on the air, I’m representing Jax State’

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -  Joseph Scott Morgan, a professor at Jacksonville State University's Forensic Investigations Department, is a well-known true crime expert. His work on...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs preparing to get back on the gridiron

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    BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles are coming off a playoff appearance in 2024 and with some impact players returning to the field...

    CPD executes search warrant at Infusion Wellness and Spa

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A search warrant was executed at a downtown Cullman business on Monday, Aug. 11, by CPD patrol officers and investigators. The warrant...

    Debates set for District 11, municipal races

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series is entering its final stretch, bringing voters face to face with State House District 11candidates and candidates...

    Former First Community Bank Vice President sentenced to 5 years in...

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    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Cullman woman has been sentenced for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Court Judge...

    Cullman County Schools awarded largest grant in system history for new...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and officials with Cullman County Schools announced a major investment in future plans for...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 12, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    FAITH: ‘The Lord has a plan for me that is better...

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School’s Emma Cleghorn is starting her senior year, and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with God, and...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison looking to bounce back in 2025

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    ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs are preparing to kick off a new season and will do so under the leadership of veteran Head...

    5th Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug....

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Hunt family is proud to announce the fifth Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament, set to take place on...

    Recipe revival: Grandma Ottie Bentley’s Boiled Cookies

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    The aroma of cocoa and peanut butter bubbling in an iron skillet can be a magical memory. These sweets are more than just what...

    Center of the Arts Community Theatre, East Side Park forums coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host two community forums this month: one for the Center of the Arts Community...

    Families, friends gather to honor local heroes at Purple Heart memorial...

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. – The 2025 Purple Heart Memorial Service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Purple Heart Monument in Sparkman Park, honoring fallen...

    State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election today

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  The State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election is today, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7...

    Arrests and Incidents reported August 11, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Kevin Eastman announced as keynote speaker for Lion Athletics Benefit Dinner

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Kevin Eastman, renowned NBA coach, executive, and motivational speaker, will serve as...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers poised for postseason return in 2025

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    ARLEY, Ala. – After punching their ticket the postseason last fall, the Meek Tigers are ready to put together another playoff push in 2025....

    Girl Gathered: Women’s social club

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    When Savannah Mahaffey found herself longing for friendship and meaningful connections, she decided to do something about it. In May 2025, she founded Girl...

    Business spotlight: Cullman’s Branch Books 2

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    A family owned new and used bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books 2, in Cullman in 2024. Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...

    (Updated) Who’s paying whom?: Districts 11 and 12, special elections edition

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – As election days draw near for Alabama House Districts 11 and 12, The Tribune has updated its look at the publicly...

    Restaurant spotlight: Cullman’s Wissota Chophouse blends Midwestern flavors with Southern culture

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    Wissota Chophouse introduces a new dining experience to Cullman. Tucked inside the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites on the city’s southwest side, Wissota is a...

    Wallace State opens Winston County Community Learning Center

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    ARLEY, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Winston County Community Learning Center — a facility...