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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 =...
‘Paradise Lost’ trials ramping up at CHS
DA Champ Crocker helps with CHS English project ‘trial’
CULLMAN, Ala. - A long-running project to use literature as a gateway to teaching students more...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 26, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” (NCAPM) in...
Small Business Easter Market sees success
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 1,000 shoppers turned out for the Small Business Easter Market on Saturday, March 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural...
CHS Theatre shines in multiple festivals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre was recently invited to the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Maryland, and the International Thespians Festival in Indiana....
Auburn University Weed Bionomics Lab leads fight against no. 1 crop...
AUBURN, Ala. - Imagine a weed that can produce 600,000 seeds per plant and grow as much as 2.5 inches per day. Such a...
Sportsman Lake Park hosting annual free Easter Egg Hunt April 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 6-3 win over Spain Park; Wednesday scoring...
HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are spending their spring break at this year’s Hoover Tournament and they kicked things off with a win...
Lions open NJCAA Women’s Tournament with win over Murray State
CASPER, Wyo. -- The Wallace State women’s basketball team opened the 2025 NJCAA Women’s National Tournament with a 62-46 win over Murray State College...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 26, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Officials dedicate Moon Tree at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville
Officials from Alabama State Parks and the Von Braun Astronomical Society gathered Thursday with city leaders and representatives from NASA to dedicate a Moon...
Cullman Family Expo coming April 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center parent teacher organization is hosting the third annual Cullman Family Expo on Saturday, April 5,...
Wallace State Jazz Band welcoming alumni to Big Band Dance, Reunion...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program will celebrate around 50 years of jazz performances at its annual Big...
Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration 5K/Fun Run coming April 12
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday,...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point falls to Decatur on the road, Tuesday...
DECATUR, Ala. – It’s spring break across the state this week but that hasn’t stopped several of our local teams from getting back on...
(Updated) Cullman woman 2nd person charged with manslaughter in Good Hope...
Updated March 26, 2025, at 5:22 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman County woman is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
OmniPlex nearing completion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The city of Cullman is gaining a new state-of-the-art complex that it says promises growth in sports tourism, local recreation and...
J & C Local Farms bringing beauty and flavor of lavender...
CULLMAN, Ala. – J & C Local Farm is set to make its debut at the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair...
Chamber Gala celebrates accomplishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 20, hosted the 82nd annual Chamber Gala at Stone Bridge Farms. It...
Woodturner Vyron Bearden returns to Cullman for 41st annual Bloomin’ Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. – Acclaimed woodturner Vyron Bearden of Muscle Shoals is eagerly anticipating his return to Cullman for the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival, where...
Good Hope Council approves resolution to revise Procurement Procedures
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 24, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COLUMN: I hear that mailman coming
Well, I hear that mailman coming, he’s rolling around the bend, and I ain’t seen a letter, since 2010. That’s because the mail doesn’t...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Here One Moment’ by Liane Moriarty
“Here One Moment” opens on a flight from the Tasmanian capital of Hobart to Sydney. It would have been a short trip, except there...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to hold auditions for ‘Finding Nemo...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Young performers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of theater this summer as Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts...
