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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at a press conference on Tuesday morning, announced the courthouse will be closed beginning March 18, 2020....

MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all of Alabama’s 51 Career Centers...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Tuesday announced how it will conduct operations during the national effort to prevent the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The obvious winners of last week’s Citizens Bank and Trust (CBT) cereal drive for Cullman Caring for Kids are the children...

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...

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, Ala. - The West Point Senior Center recently received new countertops, but due to COVID-19, the West Point seniors will have to...

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, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to revise and raise fire dues from $3 (within town limits)...

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...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson and Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett on Monday afternoon issued this statement: The Good Samaritan...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday announced additional visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately. To further protect the health of our patients, workforce...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As concerns over the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, are increasing, Sheriff Matt Gentry has implemented several safety restrictions...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is limiting social interaction at the government level in reaction to COVID-19 and is encouraging the conducting...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2020 unemployment rate remains at a...

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...

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...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President...

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the lobbies at both Cullman Electric Cooperative offices are closed to the public until further notice. As...

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...

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....

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...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the end of a long and dreary news day, from the revelation of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus cases to numerous...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 47th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction saw a large crowd Friday evening. The silent and live auction featured items such...

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...

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...

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...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Warm, comfortable weather is around the corner with the arrival of spring. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning yielded educational and useful information, when a free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better...

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...

MADISON, Al. – After wrapping up action in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover last week, the Bearcats were back on the...

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...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Attorney Chad Floyd has been appointed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey as Cullman County District Judge, Place 1. Ivey’s...

Update 3-13-20 7:49 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, following the news of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, issued a State...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey formally signaled the open of Census 2020 participation statewide in an afternoon press conference held Thursday at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama judicial authorities on Wednesday instructed courts across the state to begin developing a contingency plan to maintain court operations in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Thursday evening addressed the coronavirus at the board’s regular business...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Bendi is a 1-year-old terrier mix with...

With this feature series, The Cullman Tribune is highlighting everyday individuals all around Cullman County who make our community a great place. #IAmCullman CULLMAN, Ala....

HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Good Hope traveled to take on Holly Pond Thursday looking to snap a three-game losing streak while the Lady Broncos aimed to...

VINEMONT, Ala. – Danville made the trip to Vinemont High School for a matchup with the Eagles Thursday night and the Hawks were sent home with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday released the following statement regarding the coronavirus COVID-19: The City of Cullman is concerned about the...

Hanceville High School will host its Fair Queen Representative and Miss Enhancer Pageants this Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville High School...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a $5 million supplemental appropriation to the budget to combat the spread of COVID-19, commonly...

The spread of coronavirus has been affecting people in different parts of the world for weeks but now sports leagues across the globe are being forced...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced today it is implementing visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately. To further protect the health of our patients,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County Tuesday evening hosted a community resource fair at the Cullman County Housing Authority Community Center. The...

CULLMAN, Ala.- A free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), North Central Alabama Regional Council of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson has announced the release of a public service announcement video produced in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman High School cafeteria will be packed this Saturday morning when the Cullman Kiwanis Club hosts its 64th annual Pancake...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Founded by Irish settlers in 1832, the city of Hanceville will celebrate its Irish heritage this Saturday with the third annual Hanceville...

Updated 3-13-20 9:05 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Testing for COVID-19 is now available from Cullman Regional's reference lab, Mayo Medical Laboratory, for patients who are...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,000 attendees from all over the state of Alabama traveled to Montgomery March 5-6 for the Family, Career and...

Updated 3-16-20 at 11:31 a.m. This event has been postponed. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will host a services learning lab...

CORRECTION- 3-11-20 at 6:55 p.m. In The Tribune’s coverage of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) shot, we have said, “The SGB shot is FDA-approved.” In...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- It was a light agenda Tuesday evening for the South Vinemont Town Council. The only item of business pertained to the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A candlelight prayer vigil in memory of Curt Wilson is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. on the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team is the National Junior College Cross Country Coaches Association Academic Team of the Year after...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Rotary Club will host the 47th Annual Rotary Club Auction this Friday, March 13 at Christ Hall at St....

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

Updated 3-10-20 2:25 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman High School was on "heightened awareness" after a threat was allegedly made against one student...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Students and faculties of schools nationwide observed “Read Across America” Day March 2. Good Hope Middle School (GHMS) Library Media...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently presented Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Grand Princess cruise ship, seen on countless newscasts circling off the coast of California for several days, docked today in...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games Saturday, Fairview traveled to take on Good Hope in its area opener. A pitcher’s duel through...

BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs returned home Monday night to host the Broncos of Holly Pond and after taking a 4-1 lead in the second inning,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – As of Monday evening, there are no reported cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the disease known as...

CULLMAN, Ala. - While St. Bernard is no stranger to world-class archery, the school is new to implementing its own archery program as part...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed new members recently during its annual spring induction ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. - Desperation Church is attempting to teach people forgiveness involves one person’s willingness to accept another’s debt, and announced it is going...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Republican Party’s monthly meeting Saturday, Chairman Steve Cummings reported a 40% voter turnout for last Tuesday’s primary...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) hosted an inspirational “Storybook Palooza” for kids Saturday morning at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – After a week of pouring rain, Saturday brought great weather and a day packed with local softball and baseball action across the state....

From the Files of 1905: On November 29th Miss Eda Dreher and T.D. McMinn were married with Reverend W.H. Aufderhaar officiating. A.G. Glasscock and G.W. Ratliff...

When Robert, Jr. was just a youngster, his bedroom was across the hall from our bedroom. The way our bedroom was arranged, Rudene slept...

Today (Friday, March 6, 2020), when the Pickens County Medical Center closes its doors, it will become yet another sad statistic among the now...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, this week applauded Senate passage of the emergency supplemental funding...

ADDISON, Ala. – On an absolutely beautiful day for baseball, Addison hosted county rival Lynn and Walker County foe Oakman for a pair of varsity matchups....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Teams from all over the area made their way to Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High School Saturday to compete in this year’s...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There’s been a lot of talk about a new handsome blonde-haired fellow around the city of Hanceville. Whispers of his soulful...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center saw a packed house Friday evening for the first night of the 37th annual Stars...

Updated 3-16-20 9:37 p.m. Community Census Days Postponed All Community Census Days have been postponed for 30 days. As soon as a new schedule is approved,...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as...

Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Relay For Life of Cullman County, Cullman Police Department (CPD) and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman...

ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 4A Danville Hawks (1-3) on a breezy evening at the Dawg Pound and the Bulldogs started their big senior right...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Archery season is in full swing across Cullman County and a full field of local teams made their way to Good Hope...