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GLENCOE, Ala. — Glencoe jumped out to a 35-point lead during the opening quarter Friday night and defeated Hanceville 50-0 in Class 3A, Region...

SARDIS CITY, Ala. — Fairview raced out to a 20-point lead in the opening quarter Friday night and cruised past Sardis 41-2 in Class...

UPDATE: Games set for Sept. 19 have been CANCELED per the county. This is the second set of games to be canceled this season...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  Cullman’s Urban Pine, known for its seasonal decor and realistic faux floral arrangements opened in  August 2023.   Owner Cassie Ward started the business in...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  Welcome to the third edition of the Community Matters Q&A series, highlighting local youth pastors who continue to...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  For the second year, The Cullman Tribune has had the privilege of covering many of the 4-H happenings...

Longtime readers of David Baldacci know that he released a new character and series last fall.  The first book, “Nash Falls,” introduces the main character, Walter Nash, a hardworking...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Restaurant Week made its debut on Sept. 10, kicking off with Culinary in Cullman at The Venue at Cotton Creek, which allowed attendees to taste the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Power Board will mark 75 years of public service Oct. 16, commemorating the day the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman assumed...

CULLMAN, Ala. – With soulful eyes, unusual coloring and a heart set on companionship, Olive, affectionately known as “Squirrel,” is easy to love. The approximately 3-month-old tabby...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County FCCLA members put their culinary skills, creativity and leadership on display during the annual All-County Beef Cook-Off held Sept. 15, 2026, at Cotton Creek...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Every game on the local Week 5 schedule will carry weight in a region race. All 10 local teams will compete across...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  Shannon Berse opened her thrift boutique in spring 2025. She chose the name Fairytale Cottage, she explained, because everyone...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.   Local nonprofit farm Snead’s Farmhouse provides tours, field trips and hands-on farm experiences for families and...

Updated Sept. 18, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Sept. 14 meeting approved the city’s FY2027 budget. It also welcomed a...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  A great way to explore Cullman for a day is to take a self-guided tour of the...

North Alabama boasts more than 140 murals in various styles from various artists. On the North Alabama Mural Trail, you can explore at your leisure.    The North Alabama Mural Trail website notes that the trail allows...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.  At The Link of Cullman County, people are seen as neighbors, not just clients or numbers....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Puckett’s will close its Cullman restaurant, ending a nearly four-year presence in the community that was the Tennessee-based brand’s first location...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Travel + Leisure has named Cullman Christkindlmarkt to its list of the “10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S.” for the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The wildly popular Little Pink Dress benefit will be held at Stone Bridge Farms on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-9 p.m. The annual...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) is asking the community to help provide Christmas gifts and necessities for about 150 children in foster care...

This feature originally ran in our Community Matters magazine.   After drawing a record-setting crowd in 2025, Cullman Oktoberfest is expanding its schedule in 2026 with...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - West Point claimed the large-school boys championship by a single point Saturday at the Fairview Invitational, leading a strong showing by...

FULTONDALE, Ala. - Drake Nichols captured the boys 5K championship and two Good Hope girls earned top-10 finishes Saturday to lead the Raiders at...

Molly Bloom, now the director of the Cullman County Museum, was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Washington state for 16 years, moved to Florida where...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education at its Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting recognized two students for outstanding achievements.  Cullman High School’s Lukas Howlett was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Howlett...

MOULTON, Ala. - Cold Springs placed five runners among the top 40 and captured the small-school girls championship Saturday at the 24th annual Chickasaw...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Addison won two of three matches at the Muscle Shoals Tournament while Holly Pond faced three out-of-state opponents at the Rocky...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Meek closed Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Fairview and was crowned champion of the Vinemont Tournament. The Lady Tigers finished 4-2...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont swept Holly Pond, Good Hope and Fairview each won two of three games and Cold Springs earned a pair of...

We started cleaning out our basement the other day, and I quickly realized this wasn’t going to be a Saturday afternoon project. It was more like...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Ten school representatives will take the stage Tuesday, Oct. 20, seeking the title of Miss Cullman County Fair 2026 and thousands of...

From the files of Sept. 12, 1935 City Purchases New Fire Truck The city of Cullman completed the deal for a new modern fire truck. After...

Sept. 11 was simply another ordinary date until that day 25 years ago when it wasn’t. It still isn’t a holiday, and perhaps never...

WEST POINT, Ala. – Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2026, West Point High School students gathered before class in the school's courtyard to honor the...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Friday, Sept. 11, announced that 12-year-old Veronica “Ve” Harding has been selected as the first-ever Kinderbürgermeister for Cullman...

Updated Sept. 12, 2026, at 1:28 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Hanceville City Council approved several measures involving infrastructure, community events and local organizations during its Sept. 10 meeting.  The Council authorized Mayor...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist marked six decades of serving the community Wednesday, Sept. 9, with an anniversary celebration and ribbon-cutting at its Fourth Street...

ARLEY, Ala. - Meek built a 38-point halftime lead and rolled past visiting Cherokee 68-14 Friday night. Before kickoff, American Legion Post 223 presented the...

BEAR CREEK, Ala. - The 1A second- ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to rainy James E. Glass Stadium to take on the 1-2 Phillips Bears...

TRINITY, Ala. - After dropping their region opener last week at home against Priceville, the West Point Warriors looked to bounce back on the...

ONEONTA, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Oneonta to take on the Redskins in a region matchup. The Eagles put up a valiant effort, but...

BREMEN, Ala. — Cold Springs built a 13-point halftime lead and held off Lamar County for a 32-20 home victory Friday. The Eagles opened a...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview held Guntersville scoreless through halftime Friday, but a third-quarter touchdown gave the Wildcats a 7-3 road win over the Aggies.  Fairview...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Holly Pond built a 28-0 halftime lead and held Hanceville scoreless Friday, Sept. 11, in a 50-0 victory reported by the...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman cut a fourth-quarter deficit to five points Friday, but Mortimer Jordan held off the Bearcats for a 35-23 road win. The...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Redeeming Grace Church will host a golf scramble fundraiser in support of its youth group on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Cross Creek Golf Course...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library Board met on Sept. 9, 2026.   Donna Speaker donated $1,000 to the Cullman County Library out of gratitude. She said, “I wanted to show my appreciation to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On the south side of the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, the name Paul Talty is cut into Panel...

MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) concluded its Labor Day safety enforcement period Monday, Sept. 7, following four days of increased...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a little dog with enough personality to fill an entire home? Meet Eric, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.  Eric...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Hope & Remembrance Suicide Awareness Walk will bring community members together Sunday, Sept. 27, to honor lives lost to suicide,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Bernard Blues & BBQ Festival will take place this weekend, Sept. 12-13, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County is holding a volunteer orientation on Thursday, Sept 10, at 5:30 p.m. in classroom No. 3 at 708 Ninth St. SE. The orientation...

As summer nears its end fall festivals, charitable efforts and other events grow closer. There are so many that we have put together this event calendar...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Emily N. Johnston denied Jamarion Allen Harrison’s request to dismiss his murder charge with prejudice Wednesday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair’s food competitions will again reward the county’s best bakers and home canners, but contestants should pay close attention...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville held a Remembrance Tea Party on Sept. 5, honoring the life and legacy of the American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, Dolly...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will welcome New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m. in...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club hosted its annual  Labor Day celebration Monday at Randall Shedd Community Park. The yearly favorite event includes...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Before a photograph can earn Best of Show or a homegrown pumpkin can tip the scales, every Cullman County Fair entry begins...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 30th annual Sweet Tater Festival took place Sunday and Monday, Sept. 6-7, at Smith Lake Park.    More than 100 vendors showcased arts and crafts and more, and there...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Samaritan Health Clinic is redirecting donations of gently used durable medical equipment to Cullman First United Methodist Church’s Medical Equipment Ministry...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Local seniors got the chance to walk the red carpet and dress as their favorite Hollywood stars at this year's annual Senior Health Fair....

ULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair Parade will return to downtown Cullman Saturday, Sept. 26, continuing a community tradition documented in local records for...

Updated Sept. 7, 2026, at 8:24 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The fourth annual Truth in Nature Pro Rodeo will bring two nights of professional competition...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At the Aug. 25 Alabama Security Council Meeting hosted by the Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) in Montgomery, Cullman High School...

When 300,000 tons of foreign beef has gotten the green light to flood American grocery stores, it’s not just a trade decision — it’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With Cullman becoming a hotspot for all things baseball and softball, more facilities and offerings are quickly becoming available for those looking to develop...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State answered an early deficit with three unanswered first-half goals to defeat Calhoun 3-1 Saturday evening. Calhoun opened the scoring, but...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Reese Swidecki placed 17th Saturday to lead the Cold Springs girls to a 13th-place finish at the City Auto Memphis Twilight...

FOLEY, Ala. – West Point earned a straight-set victory over Wetumpka and finished 1-3 against a strong field at the Labor Day Classic. The Lady...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville put together its best day of the young season Saturday, winning four consecutive matches at the Hanceville Invitational. The Lady Bulldogs...

CORDOVA, Ala. – Addison used big performances from Ava Bartlett and AnnaBeth Powell to sweep Cordova 3-0 Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs took the opening...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has launched a podcast titled “Ready for Anything,” which focuses on “disaster scenarios specific to Alabama – some...

CULLMAN, Ala. – As of Sept. 1, there are two locations available to Cullman city residents to pay their water, sewer and sanitation bills.    Cullman City Hall  204 Second Ave. NE   Hours of operation are Monday through Friday,  from 7:30...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to address Ordinance No. 2026-42, which would prohibit the development and operation...

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the northern 2/3 of Alabama through 8 pm today, with afternoon heat index values from 105-109.  The National Weather Service...

Last Saturday, I spent the day in Pittsview, Alabama. That was the first time in my now somewhat-long life to visit the town. It...

From the files of Sept. 5, 1912 Locals and Personals Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy McEntire spent Friday at the Gap Hotel. Dr. Edgar Burns spent Monday in...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is currently accepting entries for the 2027 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. The...

Filing alleges prosecutors interfered with central defense witness; judge has not ruled on misconduct claims CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County murder trial ended in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative is asking its members and other residents to help provide two everyday necessities for local babies and their families.  The Cooperative’s Diapers...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Visitors planning to ride, play midway games or purchase food from Kissel Entertainment at the 2026 Cullman County Fair will need more than cash...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Can an idea mentioned in passing lead to something that helps others? For Dan and Vevyette Crane of Cullman, that is exactly what happened. Three...

CULLMAN, Ala. - To help kick off Oktoberfest, the Sacred Heart Altar Society is once again gearing up to offer their traditional German Dinner on Wednesday,...

WATERLOO, Ala. - The Class 1A second-ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far northwest corner of the state and took on the Waterloo Cougars...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont hosted Hanceville to kick off region play on Friday night, and the Eagles came away with a 52-6 win behind...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On a hot and humid Friday night, the Cullman Bearcats played their first regional game of the season and played host to ...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - After collecting a 48-23 region win at Brewer last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take on another...

HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Hackleburg scored 31 points after Meek put its first eight points on the board, and defeated the Tigers 37-16 in Friday night’s...

LOCUST FORK, Ala. - Cold Springs headed southeast to Locust Fork High on Friday night to play their first away game of 2026 after...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School swim teams turned in a dominant performance Thursday night, Sept. 3, with both the girls' and boys'...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Relay For Life of Cullman County is inviting residents to “go gold” Thursday, Sept. 10, when every dollar raised through Relay...

CULLMAN, Ala. – September is Library Card Sign-up Month for the Cullman County Public Library System. The CCPLS encourages residents to celebrate the month by signing up for a...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Town of Baileyton has announced the entertainment lineup and finalized schedule for its inaugural Harvest at the Park, a daylong fall festival planned for Saturday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - J.C. Massey finished inside the top 10 individually while Wallace State placed 11th in the Dan York Memorial Invitational at Terri...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State scored three times in the opening half and kept Southern Union off the scoreboard Tuesday to earn a 3-0...

VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council approved its proposed budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and moved forward with several projects during its...