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Arrests and Incidents reported April 11, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Being part of a team isn’t just about the...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Kortni Baker has played softball for nine years, and she's made countless memories with her teammates during...
Pet of the Week: Lay back and chill with Marley
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Marley, a Yellow Lab/Terrier mix, who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She is approximately a year old and...
Cullman Farmers’ Market at the Festhalle open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farmers’ Market has returned to Festhalle for the spring and summer seasons. The market thrives in the heart of...
Fairview Town Council talks infrastructure improvements, fire department donation
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on April 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman City Council April 7 notes: Tax abatement, clean financial audit,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for...
Ivey signs bill promoting veteran mental health
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, April 7, signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston and Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster...
A few severe storms possible Thursday
An upper-level disturbance and surface frontal boundary will move through the state this afternoon into tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move from north...
Local students place in 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced the winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition during a special awards ceremony held...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 9, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Men’s Golf win ACCC Championship
UNION GROVE, AL | The Wallace State Men’s Golf team competed in the ACCC Conference Tournament held at Cherokee Ridge Country Club on Monday...
Gypsy Soul hosting Easter Tablescape event with Cullman Florist April 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things is hosting “Come to the Table,” a community Easter Tablescape event on Tuesday, April 15, from...
Baileyton changes polling location; Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne...
STAR ID (REAL ID) enforcement begins May 7: What you need...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on...
Falkville hosting Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville is hosting the Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at South Park in...
A few storms possible Thursday
…Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory in effect for northern 2/3 of the state until 9 am…
After a chilly start this morning, high temperatures will...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Little Women: The Musical’ April 11-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Theatre Department will present “Little Women: The Musical” Friday through Sunday, April 11-13, 2025, at the Betty...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles West Point 12-2; Tuesday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted the West Point for county championship rematch on Tuesday afternoon and it was close...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison sweeps Athens Bible to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. – The fifth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted No. 7 Athens Bible Trojans for an area double header Tuesday night, and they took care...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman claims area title with 4-2 win over Mortimer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a pair of wins over the weekend, the Bearcats continued area play with a matchup against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday...
CPD recovers stolen merchandise; 2 arrested
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman residents were arrested recently after another resident reported the theft of a YETI cooler on Wednesday, April 2, according...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 8, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County archery teams shine at state tournaments in Montgomery
Cullman County Schools were well represented at the State Bullseye and IBO Tournaments held in Montgomery this past weekend, with multiple schools bringing home top honors and...
Cullman set to host MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 3 at...
CULLMAN, Ala. (April 8, 2025) – The third Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational event of the season is set to take place next week, April...
Dinner with the Drumline
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band hosted its annual Dinner with the Drumline event on Thursday, April 3. It saw a big turnout,...
McDonald, Chapman named March 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...
41st annual Bloomin’ Festival sees thousands; Sunday rained out
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin' Festival took place this past weekend. While it was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, Sunday’s...
Library hosting Young Writers’ Workshop April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library will host the Young Writers’ Workshop for Encourage a Young Writer Day...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman drops 17-10 shootout with Brewer
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home on a wet and chilly Monday afternoon to host a varsity matchup against the Patriots of Brewer....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 7, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 7, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Op-Ed: A celebration of NCAA Division III
Happy NCAA Division III Week from Alabama’s only NCAA Division III institution – Huntingdon College in Montgomery. This week, Huntingdon joins the over 400...
Democrat Dakarai Larriett launches U.S. Senate campaign
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Democrat Dakarai Larriett on April 7, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate for the 2026 election. The seat is...
FAITH: ‘God’s trials are opportunities to inspire others by overcoming adversity’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- God has definitely changed Good Hope senior Mattie Wix's life and in this interview, she discussed her relationship with her...
COLUMN: March madness wasn’t just basketball
Sports fans, especially college basketball fans, can tell you that March Madness is the nickname of the NCAA Championship Tournament. Basketball, however, is not...
Get your Goat in a whole new way: Goat Island Brewing...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The owners of south Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing decided they knew a good thing when they saw it, and decided to...
Celebrating Randy Hammond’s journey from student to department chair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College Welding Department Chair Randy Hammond stands in front of a class of welding students, he can...
Organizers hope to expand Prom Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many students, prom is a highlight of their high school years. But with the price of formal wear rising, shopping...
Files from Yesteryear: April 5, 1962
From the files of April 5, 1962
To and Fro
Three Cullman artists are among those who have paintings on exhibit in the Southeast Jury Show...
Line of storms and potential flooding rain tonight into Monday
A few thunderstorms may develop this afternoon north of I-20 and west of I-65. If so, a couple of storms could produce wind gusts...
Cullman students win in statewide app design challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two students at West Elementary School in Cullman won the region in a statewide contest to design and build innovative new...
Museum kicks off April Walking Tours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum kicked off its annual April Walking Tours this morning. There will be tours every Saturday in April...
Local author releases children’s book
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman recently released a children’s book titled “Finlee and Her Purple Glasses.”
Taylor Johnson is a Cullman native who wears...
Hanceville welcomes new librarians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library has added two librarians to its staff. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the library is fully...
1 hospitalized after hit-and-run crash, pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was hospitalized tonight after a reported hit-and-run crash and pursuit in the city of Cullman.
According to officials with...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point downs Danville 7-2; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point returned home Friday night to host a varsity matchup against Danville and the Warriors collected a 7-2 win...
Cullman man caught surveilling child sentenced to 40 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man on Thursday, April 3, 2025, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of possession of obscene matter and received a...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 4, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘It’s been a very warm welcome’: Coach Tammy West ready to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been a remarkable run for Coach Tammy West and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles. Since arriving as the varsity girls’...
Students, local leaders make case for community college and less debt...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is the "best decision ever," according to many who have attended it and acquired a high-quality higher...
Op-Ed: Pause, don’t stop
If you have a minute to read an excerpt from long-winded Lauren’s heart:
I run. I run often. I enjoy it. It relieves stress for...
Pet of the Week: Pave the way to a new life...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Brick, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, a Border Collie who approximately 2 years old.
This gentle guy has low...
ALEA’s promposal: Be safe and sober this prom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps series with Jasper, clinches playoff berth
CULLMAN, Ala. – After taking game one at Jasper Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats were back home Thursday night to continue their area series...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview takes area series over Guntersville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview took game one of its area series at Guntersville Tuesday night and they returned home to Mark Moore Field Thursday...
Cullman County man convicted of 2019 escape from detention center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was found guilty by a Cullman County jury on Thursday, April 3, 2025, of second-degree escape.
Anthony Ray Beasley,...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 3, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional Medical Group now offering robotic gynecologic surgery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group has added a new, highly advanced capability to its surgical offerings. OB-GYN physician Lance Justice, DO, now...
Put your detective skills to the test at Clue-themed murder mystery...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will host a Clue-themed murder mystery dinner, titled “Unraveling the Clue to...
Low chances of severe weather today with higher chances this weekend
The stalled frontal boundary across Arkansas and Tennessee may move close enough to initiate isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon north of a Hamilton –...
CPD recognizes Officer Roy Bates
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on April 1 said that it “proudly recognizes Officer Roy Bates for his exceptional work and dedication...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps area series against Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After taking game one of its area series with the Broncos at home on Tuesday, Hanceville traveled to Holly Pond...
Ivey signs Paid Parental Leave Act into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199,...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont clinches area title with 12-1 win at Locust...
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After handling the Hornets at home 11-1 on Tuesday, Vinemont traveled to Locust Fork to finish the area series Wednesday...
“Conditional” severe weather threat tonight
Wind will be on the increase this morning. By 10 am sustained winds of 10-20 mph with gusts from 20-35 mph will be common...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Winning is a byproduct of doing all the little...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since taking the reins of the program in 2009, Cullman Baseball Head Coach Brent Patterson has put together quite the resume....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 2, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The role of women in agriculture
Women in agriculture have fulfilled the duties of farm work, from processing agricultural goods to tending fields, since humanity began to settle and cultivate...
Drake, Whaley named CCBOE Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hayley Drake and Amy Whaley have been named CCBOE Teachers of the Year, Cullman County Schools announced this week.Drake, a reading...
Call 811 before you dig!
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the spring season arrives, Alabamians are reminded to contact 811 at least two days before beginning outdoor digging projects.
The Alabama...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope claims back to back county titles with...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After Sunday night’s rainy weather pushed the start of this year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament to Tuesday, the Good Hope Raiders...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 1, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Wildlife Federation hosting inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off April 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Wildlife Federation will host its inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off on Thursday, April 3, starting at 6 p.m. at the...
Resurfacing starts on US-278 near Holly Pond
Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and...
Cullman Electric Cooperative to host annual Touch A Truck event April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the...
2 Sacred Heart students named winners in Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
COLOMBUS, Ohio — After receiving thousands of submissions from across the United States, Zaner-Bloser has named winners of the 34th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting...
Get to know House District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright, president of Brighton Forestry Services LLC, officially announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 Representative in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman hangs on to top West Morgan 5-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – With rain pouring across the state late Sunday night into early Monday morning, the Bearcats’ road matchup with West Morgan was...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 31, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: We took a trip back in time
Jean and I just spent three days on a magnificent mountain that has, or is near, beautiful bluffs, gorgeous gorges, carved canyons, cavernous caves,...
COLUMN: 19 things boys need growing up
As I look back on the life I’ve lived, I seem to focus a lot on my childhood. I think most anyone does. As...
Rainer: Alabama’s WFF expanding Motus Wildlife Tracking Network
Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife...
Severe weather tonight into Monday
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded the severe weather threat and almost the entire state is in an Enhanced Risk from late tonight...
Files from Yesteryear: March 29, 1928
From the files of March 29, 1928
CLASSIFIED ADS
ONE CENT A WORD ADS *
FOR SALE—Two good Horses and an automobile. Cash or terms. G. W....
WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions split doubleheader with Northwest-Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After winning six out of their last seven games, the Wallace State Lions hosted the Northwest-Shoals Patriots from Muscle Shoals on...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Lions sweep doubleheader with Northwest-Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Lions’ softball team bounced back from their doubleheader loss on the road at Northwest-Shoals with a sweep of their own....
Severe weather threat continues for Sunday night into Monday
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will move across the state from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday afternoon. A couple of storms on Sunday could...
Alabama Cooperative Extension System to host Women in Ag Workshop April...
CLEVELAND, Ala. - Female farmers of any experience level are invited to attend the upcoming Women in Ag Workshop, a two-day, hands-on educational event...
State unemployment rate steady at 3.3%; Cullman Co. rate ticks up...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Friday, March 28, announced Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.3%, unchanged...
Tim and Dorothy Glover debuting agate rock candles at 41st Annual...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival welcomes first-time exhibitors Tim and Dorothy Glover of Iron City, Tennessee, whose stunning agate rock candles...
COA looking to add pageant board of directors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is looking to add a board of directors for the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant.
COA...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont pulls away from West Morgan 7-3; Friday scoring...
TRINITY, Ala. – After splitting a pair of games at Toyota Field in Huntsville Thursday night, the Vinemont Eagles were back on the road...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 28, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Marshall warns Alabamians of increasing phone scams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning residents to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phone scams targeting consumers across the state....
AU: Developing high-performing genetic lines and hybrids for the catfish industry
AUBURN, Ala. – The $437 million U.S. catfish industry is in need of better genetic and breeding technologies to be competitive with foreign imports....
Registration open for 3rd annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The third annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, presented by B&D Construction, is set to take place July 21-22,...
Pet of the Week: Notable Ned
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet 2.5-3-year-old Notable Ned, a hound mix who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The lovable chap has low to...
Severe weather threat increasing Sunday night into Monday
The severe weather threat is increasing Sunday night into Monday.
An upper-level disturbance will bring scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to the...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview collects 5-3 win over Calera; Thursday scoring recap
HOOVER, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were on the road competing at this year’s Hoover Tournament this week and they collected a 5-3 win...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
