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Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Eufaula postponed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
B.A.S.S. officials announced they will postpone the Bassmaster Elite at Lake
Eufaula in Eufaula, Ala., originally scheduled to be held April 2-5, in...
PREP SOCCER: West Point’s Amanda Dyer signs with Judson College
WEST POINT, Ala. – Monday
was an exciting day for West Point’s Amanda Dyer. The senior goalkeeper signed
a scholarship to continue her playing career with...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Changes in hours, services for local restaurants
CULLMAN, Ala.
– With the recent public health order from Governor Kay Ivey
closing dining rooms for restaurants across the state of Alabama, local
establishments have had...
Bringing Out the best: Milo’s offers free meals to area children...
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -
On Tuesday, Milo’s Hamburgers informed The Tribune that it has recently
launched the “Alabama Strong” campaign to support the communities where its
restaurants are...
New changes in CARTS procedures
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Among
the many challenges that come with slowing Covid-19 (coronavirus) from
spreading is making sure Cullman County’s homebound residents are able to
obtain...
Schools going online: city schools building on existing resources, connectivity limits...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -
On Mar. 30, the Alabama State Board of Education is set to release instructions
about the schedule for the remainder of the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure...
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools begins “grab and go”...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Cullman City Schools (CCS) on Monday began distributing “Grab and Go Curbside
Meals” to students 18 and younger from the lunchroom at West...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic update on services
CULLMAN, Ala.
- On Monday, Good Samaritan Health Clinic Director Jolanda Hutson released this
statement from the clinic’s Medical Director, assuring clients of continuing
services with certain...
Arkadelphia residents find sinkhole forming under road
ARKADELPHIA, Ala.
- Saturday, Arkadelphia residents discovered a newly forming pothole on County
Road 8. At first, the spot appeared small, but when the pavement began...
Bringing out the best: Using social media, rural Cullman County pastor...
WALTER, Ala.
- Sunday morning, churches across the country took advantage of social media to
carry on with their Sunday services while respecting COVID-19 quarantine and
social...
Bringing out the best: Cullman Caring for Kids reopens food bank,...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- After a temporary suspension of services announced last Thursday, Cullman
Caring for Kids (CCK) reopened its food bank Monday morning. While the food
ministry...
Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them...
Local businesses adapt to coronavirus pandemic and state health orders
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
– After the recent public
health order from Governor Kay Ivey, local businesses around the county have
shown they’re going through trials and tribulations...
Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant cancelled
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The
2020 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant that was scheduled for Saturday April 18
at Wallace State Community College has been cancelled. The...
Latest from Mayor Woody Jacobs – 3/23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
City of Cullman continues to provide essential services – police, fire,
emergency medical, water and sewer service, electricity– all operations deemed
appropriate.
Closing down...
Governor Ivey delays State Tax filings
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced today
that the state income tax filing due date is extended from April...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Lacey commits to Maryville College
BREMEN, Ala. – Just
a few weeks after Lawson Burgess signed his letter of intent to play for
Huntingdon, another Eagles standout has chosen where he...
Wallace State Community College offering free counseling services to students
HANCEVILLE, AL —
Wallace State Community College is now offering free counseling services
to students, and in the current crisis, these services are being offered in a
virtual...
CGCA’s Xtreme Allstars sweep All-Star Prep Nationals
ATLANTA, Ga. – Cullman
Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars were back on the road last
weekend for the All-Star Prep Nationals at the Georgia International...
Wallace State recognized as National Society of Leadership Success Chapter
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State has been officially
recognized as a National Society of Leadership Success Chapter, and outstanding
student leaders across campus are being invited...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Tyler
Several years ago, when our
children were still just youngsters, I had never given any thought about
grandchildren. But I had a sister-in-law who had grandchildren...
Alabama’s outdoors provides solutions for social distancing
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
While Governor Kay Ivey and Dr. Scott Harris, chair of the Governor's COVID-19 Task Force, work...
Bringing out the best: ‘Every act of kindness can make a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local chain Frios Pops’ mission has always been to have “fresh, frozen fun,” with “pops with a purpose.” The Tribune spoke...
Bringing out the best: Hanceville resident working to keep Hope Pantry...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Deborah Stam is doing her part to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by keeping the needy among her Hanceville neighbors supplied...
Bringing out the best: Senior feeding programs going strong; medications delivered...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As people “hunker down,”
“shelter in place” and create “social distance,” there are volunteers in
Cullman County who are making it their...
Alabama small businesses can seek SBA COVID-19 disaster loans
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that small businesses across Alabama negatively
impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for assistance under the U.S....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill selected as finalist for 2A Player...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools,
businesses, restaurants and sports are shutting down across the country but it’s
still awards season for local basketball teams. The Alabama Sports...
Regions Bank announces special financial assistance amid coronavirus concerns
Received from Will Harding, local market executive for Regions Bank
Additional measures are part of Regions’ comprehensive commitment to serving and supporting customers and communities
BIRMINGHAM,...
Bringing out the best: CCBOE distributes more than 11K meals in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette reported Friday afternoon that the system’s Child Nutrition Program (CNP) staff,...
COVID-19: Ivey authorizes use of Alabama National Guard on as-needed basis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that she has given authorization to Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon with the Alabama National Guard to...
Alabama State Parks naturalists to provide virtual programming
For all those nature lovers who are unable to visit one of the beautiful Alabama State Parks due to the COVID-19 precautionary measures, the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CPD chief: We will enforce social distancing measures
The City of Cullman will enforce the social distancing measures outlined in the Amended Order of the State Health Officer Suspending Certain Public Gatherings...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue updated statewide health order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide health order...
Cullman Regional: 1st local COVID-19 patient a healthcare provider
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday that a local healthcare provider in Cullman is the first in the community to test...
COVID-19 testing: Latest from Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - The number of COVID-19 cases in Alabama reached 81 Friday, according to the Alabama Department of Health (ADPH). The ADPH has...
COVID-19 drive-thru testing available at Cullman Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A drive-thru COVID-19 test site has been set up at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center by local physician Jeremy Stidham....
Andy Kennedy named UAB Head Men’s Basketball Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
Andy Kennedy has been named the seventh head coach of the University of Alabama
at Birmingham men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Mark...
AG Marshall: Alabama’s price gouging law is in effect
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall warns those who would seek to illegally profit from the current public health emergency that Alabama’s price...
Dr. Scott Warner: ‘If everyone’s cautious and uses good common sense,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Scott Warner is a little bit of everything when it comes to medicine: pulmonary and sleep specialist for Cullman Internal...
COVID-19: 4 local moms share their strategies, worries
CULLMAN, Ala. - With schools across the county closed for the next few weeks (or longer), many parents are now tasked with juggling work,...
Arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
COVID-19: A word from the City of Cullman
A word from the City of Cullman: “Cullman restaurants, bars, daycare operations and child care facilities are officially closed under a Statewide Public Health Order...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue new statewide public health order, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in...
Bringing out the best: The Link supplies agencies, starts drive-thru food...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, a local clearinghouse for resources to combat poverty, ran a marathon of sorts Tuesday. Starting early...
Bringing out the best: 1st CCBOE food distribution day ‘huge success’
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County Wednesday, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Child Nutrition Program (CNP) staff, school staffers and teachers, central...
CCBOE offers tips on managing emotional health during COVID-19 outbreak
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The coronavirus poses an obvious risk to people’s physical health, but Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) counselors are also...
American Cancer Society puts temporary hold on local Relay For Life event
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Cancer Society has extended its postponement of Relay For Life events through mid-May. This temporary postponement...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Toni West lands on 2020 North-South All-Star...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- North-South all-star squads for the upcoming AHSAA North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Games have been selected and Lady Eagles Point...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s Dinkle headed to Huntingdon
VINEMONT, Ala. – After
racking up over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground and earning First-Team
All-State honors in his senior season, Vinemont’s Dallin...
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools donates perishable foods to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Tuesday donated many of its perishable food items, which would have gone to waste in the extended...
Longtime parks director John Hunt passes away
The City of Cullman is saddened to hear of the passing of former Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Director John Hunt. John served...
(Update) Primary Runoff election moved to July 14
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election will be moved to July 14, 2020 due to concerns surrounding...
Cullman City School Board hears from principals on school closure curriculums
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting Tuesday morning, hearing from faculty of all schools, including Cullman High School...
COVID-19: Holly Pond’s Oliver: ‘We’re all in this together’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council had a special-called meeting Tuesday evening to discuss an action plan for the COVID-19 (coronavirus)...
Walmart pickup & delivery service in response to COVID-19
Statement from Walmart:
As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we know it’s top-of-mind for you. We see it in the items you’re buying and...
COVID-19: Cullman community response
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local group met Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Cullman community response to the COVID-19.
Representatives of the hospital, 911, emergency management,...
COVID-19: Courthouse closed; other Cullman County closures, changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at a press conference on Tuesday morning, announced the courthouse will be closed beginning March 18, 2020....
COVID-19: All Alabama Career Center locations closed to the public
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all of Alabama’s 51 Career Centers...
COVID-19: ALDOT announces operational plans in response to outbreak
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Tuesday announced how it will conduct operations during the national effort to prevent the...
Arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Area municipalities making adjustments to prevent spread of virus
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.- Municipalities throughout Cullman County are constantly receiving new information pertaining to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and making difficult decisions in an effort to...
‘Absolutely, totally precious’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The obvious winners of last week’s Citizens Bank and Trust (CBT) cereal drive for Cullman Caring for Kids are the children...
COVID-19: school systems, others respond to students’ food needs
Updated 3-17-20 10:18 a.m. with the below information from Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - With schools across the state temporarily closed due to the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders topple Fairview, West Point on the road
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good
Hope Lady Raiders made their way to West Point Monday night for some varsity
matchups...
West Point talks COVID-19, paving CR 1141
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Senior Center recently received new countertops, but due to COVID-19, the West Point seniors will have to...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors sweep senior night doubleheader with Fairview
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fairview
traveled to West Point Monday night for a pair of varsity matchups and an
unorthodox senior night ceremony. Both the Warriors...
Garden City revises fire dues, declares local state of emergency
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to revise and raise fire dues from $3 (within town limits)...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps home doubleheader against Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly
Pond made the short trip to Hanceville for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night,
but the Bulldogs sent the home with...
Cullman approves zoning ordinance, appoints parks director, declares state of emergency
Updated 3-17-20 8:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a packed agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to approve a new zoning ordinance that...
COVID-19: Good Samaritan Health Clinic still open
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson and Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett on Monday afternoon issued this statement:
The Good Samaritan...
COVID-19: Cullman Regional implements more visitation restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday announced additional visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately.
To further protect the health of our patients, workforce...
COVID-19: CCSO implements safety restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - As concerns over the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, are increasing, Sheriff Matt Gentry has implemented several safety restrictions...
AL workers unable to work due to COVID-19 eligible for unemployment...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19...
COVID-19: City of Cullman limiting social interaction; municipal court dates rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is limiting social interaction at the government level in reaction to COVID-19 and is encouraging the conducting...
AL unemployment record low 2.7%; Cullman Co. rate up slightly at...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2020 unemployment rate remains at a...
COVID-19: Cullman Courts clarify postponed cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Alabama Supreme Court issued an order postponing most court activities across the state (see
www.cullmantribune.com/2020/03/14/al-supreme-court-suspends-in-person-court-proceedings-statewide-most-local-cases-continued), Cullman County’s courts issued this...
Bringing out the best: Hygenix CSR offers to clean playground equipment...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenny Fisher, owner of Cullman-based cleaning/restoration service Hygenix CSR, posted to the company’s Facebook page early Sunday evening:
ATTENTION CULLMAN COUNTY!!!!
The spectrum...
COVID-19: AL Primary Runoff may be postponed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President...
COVID-19 community updates
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Regions Bank announces special financial...
COVID-19: Cullman Electric Cooperative lobbies closed beginning March 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the lobbies at both Cullman Electric Cooperative offices are closed to the public until further notice.
As...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos top Vinemont on the road 7-3; Saturday...
VINEMONT, Al. -- Holly
Pond traveled to take on Vinemont Saturday as both teams looked to bounce back
from losses but it was the Lady Broncos...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the Files of 1905:
Work on the new Baptist church in West Cullman is progressing nicely.
S.A. Hamilton has moved back to Cullman from Hartselle.
J.E....
Funny Things from Yesterday: Alder
Alder is our second little great-grandson. He is a delightful little fellow and is now 16 months old, and he is what you call...
The show must go on: ‘Big Fish’ delivers timely dose of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the end of a long and dreary news day, from the revelation of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus cases to numerous...
ALL-STATE BOYS BASKETBALL: Holly Pond’s Chaney earns 1st Team honors, Hanceville’s...
MONTGOMERY, Al. – This
year’s All-State selections on the boys side have been released by the Alabama Sports
Writers Association and there is another first teamer...
47th Annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction sees crowd in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 47th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction saw a large crowd Friday evening. The silent and live auction featured items such...
AL Supreme Court suspends in-person court proceedings statewide; most local cases...
3-14-20 at 8:52 p.m. UPDATE: Cases on Judge Rusty Turner’s Monday felony docket have been continued (postponed) to a later date. If you are...
Over 200 runners hit the streets for 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle
CULLMAN, Al. – East
Elementary School’s fourth annual Shamrock Shuffle is in the books and this
year’s event saw over 200 runners hit the streets to...
Ever heard of a ‘gurn’?
CULLMAN, Ala. -Through March 15, the Wallace State Community College Theatre program will present “Big Fish the Musical” based on the 1998 book “Big Fish: A...
Coronavirus: Helpful food and shopping tips
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in the global spotlight. Facing a short (two weeks or less) quarantine at home is a real possibility. Take...
Spring landscaping tips from Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover
CULLMAN, Ala. – Warm, comfortable weather is around the corner with the arrival of spring. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...
‘They’ll do anything they can to get your information’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning yielded educational and useful information, when a free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better...
ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill lands on 1st team, West...
MONTGOMERY, Ala – The
Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Teams have been
unveiled and as per usual, there were several local standouts that earned
All-State...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split road doubleheader with James Clemens
MADISON, Al. – After wrapping up action in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover last week, the Bearcats were back on the...
Hanceville considers KnoxBox system, addresses COVID-19
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher at Thursday night’s city council meeting discussed the possibility of the City requiring all new businesses...
Dodge City gets update on sewage treatment plant contamination
Updated 3-13-20 9:07 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council learned more details about the cleanup of the oil contamination in the...










































































































