Tag: Featured

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Middle School’s new addition has passed inspection and will be ready for students when school starts in August. The expansion...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Officials from Cullman Electric Cooperative and Cullman County recently met to discuss the transition of water and sanitation billing services from Cullman Electric...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County’s annual celebration is tonight, Saturday, May 30, from 6-10, in Depot Park. This is a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Red Barn Farm Flower Cottage has opened its doors to the community through the summer.  Flower artisan and owner Allie Johnson...

St. Paul’s recently announced:   St. Paul’s Lutheran Church invites the community to join in giving thanks to God and honoring Deaconess Kate Phillips as she...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, May 26, passed a resolution to approve an economic development tax abatement...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Adriana Skutchan to the Cullman County Board of Education as the...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A local woman died Friday, May 29, following a house fire at a residence on Mize Road. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education released their 2026 All-Cullman County Softball team on Friday afternoon, which comprised of 21 of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball opened play at the 2026 Women's College World Series Thursday evening with a 6-3 win over UCLA, advancing to the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Registration is now open for the fourth annual Ballin’ Like a Bulldog Youth Skills Camp, with plenty of spots still available for young athletes looking to participate this summer.  Hosted by B&D...

Romantic comedies in the 2020s don’t feel like the ones from the 1980s. I made it my mission to stop procrastinating and watch some highly recommended films. These two are my...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.     Gamer Geeks has become a local hotspot for tournaments and gatherings for all ages since it...

Many have experienced storm anxiety since the tornado outbreak of 2011. The panic can set in quickly – when the out-of-nowhere summer rain shower blocks your...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama will be strongly represented as 17 students compete in a field of 45 for the title of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Four Cullman County Schools sophomores recently participated in the 2026 Alabama Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminar. Bailey Wilkerson and Dru...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Board of Directors of St. Bernard Preparatory School this week announced a series of leadership appointments it said “will strengthen...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Marilyn is a domestic shorthair blonde tabby with a gentle spirit and an affectionate heart. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A vintage trailer club will roll into Cullman on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at JG’s Campen Life RV Campground.  JG’s Owners Greg and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt has been selected as the 2026 Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department, recognizing the festival’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, on Interstate 65 in Cullman...

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - This past weekend, Cullman County's 4-H Shotgun Team traveled to the Red Eagle Trap and Skeet range in Childersburg to compete...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.  Located at 1410 Second Ave. NW, in Cullman is K’s Botanas & More. Owner Karen Silva said the restaurant thrives on unwavering faith, loving...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Anytime Fitness Cullman is offering a four-week summer performance camp for middle and high school students starting June 15. The camp is designed to help...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine in April.   Unsheltered International is a nonprofit organization that offers help and hope to the unsheltered...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking to purchase books but not spend a fortune? The Cullman County Public Library downtown has ongoing used book sales. These sales include everything from children’s books to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Preston Boyd as the next principal of Good Hope High School. Boyd...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System is offering free ongoing Spanish classes for beginners and people of all ages. These classes, held every...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Smith Lake Park Memorial Day Festival took place Saturday, May 23, drawing people from across Cullman County, the state and beyond, all gathered for a day of fun in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Located at 1714 Tally Ho St. SW in Cullman is the North Alabama Agriplex,    home to many who are passionate about educating the community on sustainability, agricultural heritage and more.  In May, the Agriplex held its...

Updated May 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - With the 2026 track and field season in the rearview, Cullman rising senior Henry Crocker...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  It’s a familiar sight up and down U.S. Highway 31 through the center of Cullman around this time of year: American flags flying in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Wallace State Community College a $10,000 grant to support family literacy.  The funds...

St. Paul’s recently announced:  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School welcomes Director of Parish Music Olivia Thoelke.  A recent graduate of Concordia University Irvine, Olivia has...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Summer Women's Softball League kicks off Monday nights in June at Heritage Park.   CPRST Athletic Director Ashley Morton said they are excited...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - The National Weather Service Huntsville confirmed a EF-1 tornado impacted the Holly Pond and Baileyton area on Friday, May 22,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 745 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Residents came together at the Hanceville Civic Center on Friday, May 22, for the annual Senior Fishing Day. The event, organized by the Cullman...

St. Paul’s recently announced:  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cullman will welcome Vicar Daniel Johnson and his wife, Cecily, to our church family through Concordia...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the 16th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after...

From the files of May 23, 1957 Buddy Poppy Parade To Be Saturday The annual Buddy Poppy Day parade, sponsored by the VFW post, will be...

Ready or not, we finally said adios to the South of Spain and the Costa del Sol. We headed back to Malaga where we...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — In the spring of 1981, the first class of Alabama Extension Master Gardener intern volunteers started working toward their certification. Mary...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Together We Grow Foundation, a nonprofit supported by Alabama Farm Credit, recently announced the awarding of 11 scholarships totaling $27,500 to students pursuing education and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its May 21 meeting approved a range of grants, infrastructure projects and resolutions.   The commissioners congratulated Cullman County Animal Control Officers Johnny Jarrett and Cooper Harris for graduating...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regular meeting on May 19, the Cullman City School Board approved facility upgrade bids, changes to athletic services and personnel decisions.  One of the approved bids was from Singer H&R...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -  As Memorial Day weekend opens the summer travel season, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching its annual “101 Days of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Zoning Board of Adjustments met Tuesday, May 19, at Technology Village at 105 Clark St. NE. The meeting was called to order by Zach Lee at...

Updated May 22, 2026, at 11:02 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) recently received $500,000, delivered by Sen. Garlan Gudger,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced May 19 that it received $10,500 from the Alabama Community College Systems in a rapid, special-request...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently celebrated the success of students who have earned their high school diplomas, certifications and industry-recognized credentials...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2026 Hanceville Grilled Cheese Festival has been postponed due to weather, organizers announced Friday. The festival was originally scheduled for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HOOVER, Ala. – The 15th-ranked Alabama baseball team (37-19) suffered a 13-3 loss to No. 18 Florida (39-18) on Thursday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium....

BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council at its Monday, May 18 meeting addressed road projects and more.   The council said paving of Mt. Carmel...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council at a special-called meeting on Monday, May 18, voted to seek a grant through the U.S. Department...

CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School, originally called City School upon its opening in 1936, has been a part of Cullman’s history for almost...

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Sarah Kate Dockery, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering from Cullman, is among 24 Mississippi State students receiving the 2026...

OXFORD, Ala. - After securing their first ever region title, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Oxford's Choccolocco Park on Thursday to play in their...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Jenna, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, may only be about 12 weeks old, but this little gray tabby shorthair...

VINEMONT, Ala. - The Gentrys’ story starts before the skating, neon lights, birthday parties and concession stand shenanigans at Sportsworld Skate Center.   The story began 27 years ago when Shae and Valerie shared a phone...

Have you ever wondered what volunteer opportunities are available for you to assist the Cullman community? Doing your part has never been so easy! Here is...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate strong academic achievement and student growth, according to data from The Education Scorecard, a collaboration between two of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is launching a new summer camp for elementary school students interested in science and...

HANCEVILLE — Wallace State men's tennis completed a perfect season Friday by capturing the NJCAA Division II National Championship at Collin College in Plano,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host two STEAM camps next month for students entering fourth through seventh grades. The camps will...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman recently announced the launch of the first-ever Cullman Restaurant Week, taking place Sept. 10–21, a communitywide celebration of Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Wednesday, May 29, announced Erin Smith as its new school administrator, saying it was “ushering in...

AUBURN, Ala. – After finishing in the top six in the league for the fourth time in the last five seasons, No. 6 Auburn (36-18,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Trident Marina hosted the fourth annual Boatin’ and Boilin’ crawfish boil on Saturday, May 16, an event supporting Alabama Lakewide Charities and its search-and-recovery efforts on Smith Lake.   Jason West, a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Memorial Day weekend will bring remembrance ceremonies, festivals, fishing events, youth baseball, water park activities and outdoor recreation across Cullman County.  Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May...

Updated May 20, 2026, at 8:40 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Unofficial 2026 Primary Election returns from Cullman County showed major wins Tuesday night, May...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  No arrests...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, May 14, spoke about park improvements, a new generator, rezoning and more.  The Council discussed a $310,000 bid for fencing adjustment options at C.W. Day Park. The work would replace rusted fencing around the park,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s annual Dinner on First was held in the Warehouse District on Saturday, May 16, offering a pleasant evening of outdoor dining and fundraising to support...

Reading is whatever you would like for it to be. It can mean a long awaited vacation at your fingertips. Perhaps it is a magical garden, a cold...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the 2026 Primary Election, with statewide, congressional, judicial, local and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After defeating Randolph County 3-2 to advance to their first ever State Tournament, head coach Kim Lewis and the Hanceville Bulldogs'...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month in the city of Cullman, recognizing the importance of mental wellness and continued...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With Memorial Day approaching, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Cullman Police Department and Cullman Fire Rescue would like to remind the residents of Cullman County to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Smith Lake Park will host the 2026 Memorial Day Festival Saturday, May 23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with free admission to the public.    Cullman County...

Updated May 18, 2026, at 3:09 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees came together at Cotton Creek Venue on May 14 for a ribbon cutting and live music event to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently hosted its first Kickin’ it for the Kids event at the Cullman County Fairgrounds.   CASA Case Manager Alyson Miley said the main goal was...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Rocky’s rematch with Clubber Lang. Steve Jobs’ return to Apple. The 2004 Boston Red Sox. People love a good comeback...

DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council at its May 14 meeting discussed financial updates, infrastructure projects and audit findings.   The council approved the March financial report, which...

I’m in my bathroom, standing in a nasty puddle of water, with a plunger in one hand and a bent coat hanger in the other. It’s hard...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County this week received $1 million in state funding to support educational and enrichment initiatives for local families and...

From the files of May 16, 1946 To and Fro By EAGLE EYE (Personal note from Eagle Eye)—Last Wednesday was the first time for me to be...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Falkville man was arrested Tuesday, May 12, after Cullman County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found fentanyl, Suboxone strips and drug paraphernalia...

Water is gift from God that we may take from granted. Water is a necessity of life, and as far back as I can...

Updated May 16, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the graduation of more than 120...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School will honor Coach George Redding Jr. with a retirement ceremony Sunday, May 17, celebrating his years of service...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Wallace State capped a strong week at the NJCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championship with a third-place team finish Friday at...