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PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison falls at No. 2 Hackleburg...
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Addison handled Lynn in round three and they were back on the field for a highly-ranked battle at Hackleburg Thursday night,...
Catholic community celebrates election of first US-born Pope
CULLMAN, Ala. – Just before lunchtime (local) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of a new Pope over the Roman...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop 1st game of ACCC Tournament in extra...
ALABASTER, AL | The Lions opened play in the ACCC Div I Softball Championships with a 5-3 loss to Northwest-Shoals in eight innings. Wallace...
Severe weather threat today and Friday
Scattered thunderstorms, possibly forming into clusters, will enter northwest AL and affect areas mainly near and north of I-20 through the evening.
South of I-20,...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next...
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms...
Ivey signs LuLu’s Law, enabling shark alert system for coastal counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, May 6, officially put her signature on House Bill 437, Lulu’s Law, which establishes a shark...
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
HOOVER, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announces the opening of candidate qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12. Qualifying...
Holly Pond Town Council meeting notes: May 5, 2025
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At its Monday, May 5, meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council approved the minutes and financial report from last month’s...
Registration open for Wallace State summer STEAM camps
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting a series of summer STEAM camps from June 9-13 for students entering grades 3-12. The...
Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit Car Show set for May...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The community is invited to come out and support a good cause at the upcoming Cullman County Relay For Life Benefit...
DA: 58 cases dismissed due to Hanceville PD’s illegal actions
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker on Wednesday, May 7, said that 58 felony cases have been dismissed due to the...
Chamblee named new Cullman County Schools transportation director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Kyle Chamblee as the next Cullman County Schools transportation director.
Chamblee is currently...
Aderholt announces over $1.9M in FAA grants for Cullman, Albertville airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Wednesday announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $1.9 million in federal...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s season ends at North Regional; Meek, Addison...
FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting its first two North Regional matchups on Tuesday, Good Hope returned to the field Wednesday for an elimination game...
WSCC TENNIS: Women’s Tennis finishes Top 10 at National Championships
TYLER, TX | The Wallace State Lions women's tennis team recently competed in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championships in Tyler, TX. They...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions have their sights set on another ACCC tournament...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The ninth-ranked Wallace State Lions' softball team heads to Alabaster on Thursday as the top seed in the 2025 ACCC Softball Championship. They...
WSCC BASEBALL: Lions look to make some noise at ACCC Tournament...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Lions' baseball team heads to Oxford on Thursday to compete in the 2025 ACCC Division I Baseball Championship. They finished...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Read Between the Wines’ at Sipsey Winery
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Read Between the Wines Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at Sipsey Winery inside The Flying...
Boilin’ for a great cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ fundraiser was held at The Grille at Trident Marina on Saturday, May 3, hosted by...
Berlin getting $295K from State to widen, resurface Mt. Carmel Drive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, recently announced he secured more than $545,000 in funding from the Ivey administration...
Ivey signs SB119 ‘intended to combat inner city gun violence’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, May 5, signed Senate Bill 119, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, and Rep. Cynthia...
Cullman man gets 50 years for 2019 escape from detention center
CULLMAN, Ala. – A local man, who was found guilty by a Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 3, 2025, of second-degree escape, on...
Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama returns May 22–24 with new Special Needs division
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Parks & Recreation will host its annual Fish-O-Rama fishing tournament from May 22 to 24 at Veterans...
Wallace State Women’s Golf advances to National Tournament
OXFORD, AL | The Wallace State Women's Golf team competed in the NJCAA South District Tournament at Cider Ridge Golf Club last week. The...
Lindsey, Taylor, Rutherford named principals at Hanceville, Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Michael Lindsey as the first principal of Hanceville Primary School and Troy...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope splits with Dora, Hamilton at North Regional
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders secured an area championship last week and they were back on the field Tuesday morning at the...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hollingsworth announces candidacy for Alabama House District 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Councilman Clint Hollingsworth on Monday, May 5, announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 12.
Election details
Gov. Kay...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison preparing for semifinal series at...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs (27-9) took care of business last week, sweeping Lynn (12-1, 11-6) to advance to the state semifinals for...
House District 11 candidates: Who’s paying whom?
CULLMAN, Ala. – Understanding where candidates’ funding comes from and where it goes can help voters understand what candidates believe and which causes they...
Searching for treasures: Senior event May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center will host a special event on Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. featuring Alabama historian, speaker, explorer,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs, Hanceville fall at regional tournaments
FLORENCE, Ala. – Both the Cold Springs Eagles and Hanceville Bulldogs finished runner up at their respective area tournaments last week and they were...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Memories mean more to me than any crown’: Auburn Burtis crowned...
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School held its annual Miss West Point Pageant on April 19 and freshman Auburn Burtis beat out...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions clinch ACCC regular season championship after split at...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Lions secured the 2025 regular season conference championship with a split of their two-game series at Southern Union on Thursday....
COLUMN: A fresh coat of paint works wonders
She said, “What do you not do? You write, you sing, you play instruments and you even build instruments. Do you paint?”
I grinned and...
ACES: Alabama Farm Poll coming to a mailbox near you
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - A random sampling of Alabama farmers will receive the Alabama Farm Poll from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn...
2nd annual Pickleball Tournament returns to Arley Day Festival May 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Arley Day Festival will host its second annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at Hamner Memorial Park in Arley....
Cullman elementary students enjoy STEM Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools spent Thursday, May 1, making marshmallow catapults, learning computer code and more as part...
CPD honors local child nutrition workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department partnered with Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe and the south Cullman Walmart on...
‘This is really about inspiring a love of reading’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County recently celebrated the relaunch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Now, the UWCC oversees the Imagination...
Jordan’s Junk Drawer raises over $2.6K
CULLMAN, Ala. – A group of local residents, through a charitable drive born out of Leadership Cullman County – Jordan’s Junk Drawer – recently...
Files from Yesteryear: May 3, 1934
From the files of May 3, 1934
CLASSIFIED ADS
* ONE CENT A WORD ADS *
FOR SALE—One milk cow, calf eight weeks old, good milker. W....
STATE TRACK MEET: Cold Springs captures 2A Girls championship; full local...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Track & Field Championships were held in Cullman and Gulf Shores this weekend and the Cold Springs...
STATE TRACK MEET: Local standouts earn medals at 4A-7A State Meet...
GULF SHORES, Ala. – We had a big group of local standouts in the field at the AHSAA 4A-7A State Outdoor Track & Field...
Metcalfe, Stallings named April CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above...
14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer Archery Tournament set for Memorial...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D Archery Tournament is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Cullman...
Another round of heavy rain and possible severe storms today
A line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of a strong cold front in western Tennessee and Mississippi at 7 am will reach northwestern Alabama...
Fairview awarded $144.5K for sewer project necessary to build Jack’s restaurant
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Town of Fairview was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $144,500.
Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pet of the Week: Take a garden stroll with Tulip
CULLMAN, Ala. - Take a moment to get to know Tulip, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! Tulip is an Aussie/border collie mix who...
Wallace State brings homes 40 medals from Alabama SkillsUSA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 40 medals from the Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championships and Career Expo held last week...
Increased severe weather threat today
…Areas near and north of I-20 upgraded to Enhanced Risk today…
Due to forecast higher instability and a slightly southward track of the upper-level system,...
Celebrating Paula Garmon Harris’ journey from Wallace State to pharmacy leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Paula Garmon Harris’ story is a testament to the transformative power of community colleges. As a proud alumna of Wallace State...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison sweeps Lynn to advance to...
ADDISON, Ala. – After defeating Pickens Academy on the road in round two, the Addison Bulldogs were back home hosting Lynn in the Class...
CCSO makes 2 separate drug trafficking arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office took multiple firearms and a large amount of narcotics off the streets recently in two separate...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC students inducted into English and Math honor societies
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed new members to the Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies during the Spring...
CHS seniors take final bow in ‘Tuck Everlasting’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre performed “Tuck Everlasting” from April 22-26, with students pouring their hearts into each performance – acting, singing,...
A few severe storms possible today through Saturday
Scattered showers and non-severe severe thunderstorms will affect the state this morning, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms mainly across the western and...
‘I want every student to know that they matter’
Addison Principal Micah Smothers retiring
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison High School Principal Micah Smothers has known one career in his life: education. After 34 years...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 30, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont, Addison ready to host round 3 matchups
VINEMONT, Ala. – Both Vinemont and Addison won tiebreaker games over Phil Campbell and Pickens Academy on the road last week and now they’ll...
FAITH: ‘I’m excited to live my life for Him’: Hanceville’s Karys...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Karys Henderson has faced some adversity in her life but thanks God for helping her along the way. In this...
COLUMN: Breakup songs
Wait for a rainy, cold, black-and-white movie kind of afternoon. Have a box of tissues handy, then grab a pint of Ben and Jerry’s....
Line of storms coming Thursday
A line of storms is forecast to enter northwestern Alabama Thursday afternoon and continue southeastward through the evening. The greatest risk will be damaging...
ALEA: May 7 is STAR ID federal enforcement date; residents can...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reiterated that Alabama residents will still be able to obtain their STAR ID from an...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Pilot Club hosts 30th annual Fashion Show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman celebrated its 30th annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 23, at The Venue at Cotton Creek....
‘It’s such a great community event’: Brooks’ Place holds 25th annual...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place – The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, held the 25th annual Safe Kids Expo on Saturday, April 26, at...
Sweet success
Alabama Strawberry Festival breaks records
CULLMAN, Ala. — The sweet smell of fresh strawberries and festival food filled the air downtown as crowds poured into...
Food Truck Night tonight at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tonight, Tuesday, April 29, Sportsman Lake Park will host Food Truck Night from 4-8.
This is the second year the park has...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek outlasts Addison to win area title
ARLEY, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs traveled to Meek High School to take on the Tigers in this year’s 1A, Area 14 tournament Monday...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope captures area championship, Monday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With the Class 4A, Area 13 championship on the line, the Good Hope Lady Raiders faced off against Danville on...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont advances to quarterfinals with 15-5...
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – After splitting their first two games with the Bobcats on Saturday, the Vinemont Eagles returned to Phil Campbell for the...
Cullman man killed in Hwy. 31 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and 24th Street...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Everyone truly wants the best for each other’: Fairview’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Jordan Simmons has spent the last six seasons playing on the Aggies’ JV and varsity softball teams and in...
Parkside School celebrates Hoop Shoot national champion Paxton Plourd
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Monday morning was a special one at Parkside School. Before school began, the gymnasium was packed with students waiting to surprise...
COLUMN: Cake-baking day is one of the best
I’m wondering if Saturdays have always been cake-baking day. That seemed to have been the case when I was a child, and now, many...
From Lego Masters to young artists – 4-H Round Up brings...
CULLMAN, Ala. - From Lego builds and homemade art to freestyle soccer routines and more, the Cullman County 4-H Round Up on April 22,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope collects wins over East Lawrence, Danville; area...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. --- The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home hosting this year’s 4A, Area 13 tournament on Saturday and they kicked...
Files from Yesteryear: April 26,1934
From the files of April 26, 1934
CLASSIFIED ADS
ONE CENT A WORD ADS
FOR SALE—Will sell at a bargain my light twin Johnson Motor, in good...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 7 Vinemont splits doubleheader at Phil Campbell,...
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Vinemont took down Randolph County at home in round one and the Eagles’ postseason campaign continued with a round two...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Pell City in round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats dominated their opening round series against Hazel Green last week and they were back on Bill Shelton Field to...
Pulling for Survivors: Fire truck pull to benefit Victim Services set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman will host its first-ever Pulling for Survivors fire truck pull event on Saturday, May 3, from 10...
Fairview students competing in underwater ROV event at Dauphin Island Sea...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School are competing in the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition Northern Gulf Coast Regional at...
4th annual Pops in the Park tonight in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. - April is Jazz Appreciation Month and the Holly Pond High School Band will host its fourth annual Pops in the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 3 Addison splits with Pickens Academy, game...
CARROLLTON, Ala. – After dominating Skyline in round one, the Addison Bulldogs hit the road for a round two battle at Pickens Academy on...
‘Always be kind and love everyone, no matter who they are’:...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival pageant was held at Cullman High School on April 12 and Cold Springs' sophomore Lainey...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Bradberry announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jill Bradberry recently announced her candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Bradberry’s announcement, unedited and...
Harrison announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cheryl Gable Harrison recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Harrison’s...
Urologist Leor Arbel joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Leor Arbel, MD, to Cullman Regional Medical Group. Arbel is the fourth urologist to join the hospital’s...
Pet of the Week: Meet Misty Steele!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the beautiful and sweet Misty Steele, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She’s a domestic shorthair who is approximately...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala XXIV to honor Brown, Lyrene, Culpepper, Jowers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman Regional Foundation Gala will take place this Saturday, April 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Venue at Cotton...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WSCC: Celebrating Alan Wood’s journey to community leadership
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Alan Wood has been in banking for 40 years and traces his successful career back to his time at Wallace State...
