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From the files of June 27, 1963 NEW PROSPECT NEWS By BOBBY JACKSON Mrs. Ila Casey and family of Garden City visited recently with her parents, Rev....

Let me set the scene for “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife.” Frederick Fife is a kind and charming octogenarian who is broke and about to be evicted from his apartment. He spent his life savings on experimental...

CULLMAN, Ala. - SOAR Counseling & Consulting, LLC has been recognized as a 2026 Best of Alabama winner in the Counseling & Therapy Practices category,...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A young Fairview woman recently published her first book after years of working to finish it. Samantha Sprouse said “In the Spot Light Mysteries’ is a book...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its meeting Thursday, June 25, the Hanceville City Council approved funding for a municipal operations software modernization project and postponed...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Haley Millwood will officially be a junior in August, and God has been there for her every step of the...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Carlton Lenard Adams, of Bessemer and Adger, Alabama, was sentenced last month to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will offer two new programs beginning in Fall 2026, both designed to prepare students to enter the workforce with skills specific...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- Some 7,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama's spring 2026 commencement at Coleman Coliseum in May. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. of Cullman Regional Hospice will host its MEGA CASH Draw Down, its largest annual fundraiser, Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church. The event, which benefits indigent patients, will feature a chance to win...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Want to become a firefighter? The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) course is your first step. Hanceville Fire & Rescue is a testing site, and will hold...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Country Wok Owner Kenny Lee was a soldier in the United States Army. Being deployed to Iraq gave him the opportunity...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers, declared nuisance properties...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Step into a beautiful world as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairytale, “Shrek the Musical” is bound to make you smile.  Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts will stage the production on Friday,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - What began as an internal school system complaint involving then-Cold Springs High School teacher and head girls’ basketball coach Paige Parker Adams...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Sylvia, an approximately 3-month-old domestic shorthair tuxedo kitten with personality-plus. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.   Around the shelter, she is known as...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host Summer Movies at Art Park (1031 Second St. SW) on Friday, June 26....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletics Association announced today the 94 schools that were selected for the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is now enrolling students for the 2026-2027 school year, inviting families to learn more about its Christ-centered classical...

There are moments in life when the distance between an ordinary day and tragedy is measured in inches.  I’ve thought about that a lot lately.  A few...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its meeting on Monday, June 22, adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers. What is a data...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School's sports complex is due to receive a major upgrade soon. Cullman City schools announced last week that in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Mary Carter Store on Saturday, June 20, held a special “Make & Take” workshop for Father’s Day. The activity encouraged...

CRANE HILL, Ala. - On the morning of Saturday, June 20, customers cut fresh flowers, sampled local honey and made their own bouquets at...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 13, 2009, Cullman County resident Tabitha Lynn Franklin, then 27, vanished.  She was a mother of three. She was known to family and friends...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Critter Crew brought week two of its reading program Tales & Tails to Cullman Christian School on Wednesday, June 17, featuring several amphibious friends.  Critter Crew member Cassidy...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services (CLECS) will host its fourth annual charity golf tournament Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Terri Pines Country Club.  The tournament...

LOGAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker are offering a combined $5,000 reward for tips that...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview's Paisley Hopper will be a senior starting in August, and credits God as one of the main reasons she's the...

CLANTON – Monday, 125 pm, June 22, 2026 Clusters or broken line segments extend from central Mississippi to northwestern Alabama as of 1 pm. These...

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

CLANTON – Monday, 6:30 am, June 22, 2026 Since yesterday, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has expanded the Slight Risk to now include northern and...

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – An area mom made her dream into a reality. Destiny Blackwood began running a small business from her home in Blountsville. Six Sweet Reasons...

BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Town of Blountsville will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an afternoon and evening of family-friendly activities, contests, hometown pride and fireworks...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Jesslyn Williams and her mother Pam Draper started Blooming Joy Farmstand in the summer of 2025.   Williams said her parents have lived in Fairview her whole...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Pollinators, such as insects, birds and bats, play a big role in our food system. Through pollinating plants and crops, they are responsible for one out...

CLANTON – Sunday, 8:30 am, June 21, 2026 Today, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast mainly across the southern half of the state....

From the files of June 20, 1946 To and Fro By EAGLE EYE Cullman is expected to have a record breaking crowd attend the inauguration of James...

I’ve heard it said that our first friends are our first cousins. I had a bunch from which to choose, but one of my...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals this week affirmed convictions and sentences in three 2025 Cullman County criminal cases, according to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As flag football continues to grow, especially among youth, OmniSports Academy's OmniFootball league has seen a surge in participation. Since its...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman is recognizing the employees who help keep public rights of way clean, safe and attractive, while also reminding residents that...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents are being asked to share their concerns about roadway safety as the county develops a Safe Streets and Roads...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare will host the inaugural Run for Good 5K &Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. The event...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A new independent bookstore opened in Cullman this week, combining a love of books with a passion for gardening. Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden is housed in a...

HANCVELLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville on Thursday, June 19, welcomed Boy Scout Colin Hyde, who presented a program titled “Bats, Bats and More Bats!” The presentation was...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 672 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - On Friday morning, head coach Stu Stuedeman and the Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their summer games with a trip to Guntersville's...

CULLMAN, Ala. - During its regular meeting on June 16, the Cullman City Board of Education recognized Cullman High School student Isaac Heinze for earning a perfect...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Tree Commission met Tuesday, June 16, in the Administration Conference Room at city hall. The meeting was held in the...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council at its June 15 meeting adopted a new amusement and gaming device ordinance and announced an upcoming...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Tim Sartin has spent much of his life working behind the scenes to help...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Christian School has named Matt Heaton its new head cross-country and track and field coach. Heaton brings more than 20 years...

Updated June 19, 2026, at 8:27 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – At its meeting on Monday, June 15, the Cullman City Council set a public hearing...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Alabama is home to a variety of snakes, including six venomous species. The copperhead and cottonmouth are the most encountered...

The U.S. Men’s National Team is set for a top-of-the-table clash against Group D foe Australia in the Pacific Northwest this Friday. While the...

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

CULLMAN, Ala. – Coco is a chocolate tortie about 3 months old. Her rare, striking coat makes her as distinctive as her personality. She’s The Cullman Tribune Pet...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Unsheltered International will host its 2026 Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, July 10, at The Venue at Cotton Creek in Cullman.  The event is...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will welcome Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher Wednesday, June 24, at 10 a.m. for a special storytime event. Children are asked to...

Balloon releases have long been a popular way to mark special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and memorials. While it may seem harmless to watch colorful...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she is appointing Ron Burgess, Fred Johnson, Demarcus Joiner and Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to two consecutive 99-year prison terms for the Aug. 15,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Terry Lelan Turney, 60, of Arab, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to 22 years in prison for burglary and one year...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Blount County man has been charged with four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in Cullman County. Travis Wade Black,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen and Bar will host its summer menu launch and wine party, Spanish Summer, on Wednesday, June 17, from 4-9 p.m.   Owner/Operator Katie Fine said they wanted to create an...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville will have a special program about bats on Thursday, June 18, at 10 a.m.   Local Boy Scout Colin...

HARTSELLE, Ala. - Sneezy is looking for his people! He has been carefully looked after by the employees at Three Bees Thrift Store in Hartselle, but is...

CULLMAN, Ala. – With summer heat settling across Alabama, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is reminding residents to prepare before extreme heat becomes dangerous.  The agency shared extreme...

Updated statewide results 10:53 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – John Wahl, Barry Moore, Katherine Robertson, Corey Hill, Jim “Zig” Zeigler and Everett Wess came out on...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will be featured in Season 16 of “The College Tour,” the nationally acclaimed television series available for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville rising junior Kynzlee Farr has God to thank for so many things that she has achieved in her life so...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

DODGE CITY, Ala. - The Dodge City Town Council met Thursday, June 11, to review town finances and discuss several community projects and maintenance needs.  Council members...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman music scene is getting continued exposure with 2nd Fridays making its return. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce selected the theme...

By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, June 16, 2026 An area of low pressure is expected to emerge over...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Render Aid Alabama hosted its annual event Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 12, at the Traditions Bank event building. Render...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

OMAHA, Neb. -  Troy launched three homers and scored seven unanswered runs to top Ole Miss 12-8 in Sunday's College World Series elimination game. The Trojans...

Summertime heat in Alabama can be brutal, but the need for outdoor fun doesn’t stop! If you’re looking for a way to have a nice early morning or...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Blooming Barista held its official grand opening last weekend.    Owner Emma Thompson established The Blooming Barista in September 2025 and told The Tribune, “We like specialty lattes and to...

“Honey, it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.”  That’s not just a saying in the South – it’s a warning.    Everyone who lives here knows we pay for those mild winters...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - People know mosquitoes as those annoying insects that can ruin any outdoor activity. However, there is more to these flying pests than...

Alabama is football country. So, what do we do when it’s not football season? This week we had a most unusual sporting event. At...

From the files of June 13, 1912 HANCEVILLE ROUTE 3. Mrs. Roy Bogardens and children of Jasper are the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. J. B....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletic Association released their 2026 All State teams and individual player and coach awards. Headlining those honored...

COLONY, Ala. – The Colony Town Council at its June meeting voted to postpone its clean-up event that was scheduled for June 13, due to weather. Mayor Jasmine Cole said...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Rules no longer have bearing in college football, but we already knew that.  What we didn’t know was to what extent, but...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Seniors across Cullman County are invited to grab their boots, cowboy hats and western attire for the Boots & BBQ Senior...

JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a newer fire truck, following a plan created back in 2022.   Chief Clint Thrasher said four years ago, the JCVFD began a five-year plan...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Bartlett Baseball Camp will be held on June 18 at the Cold Springs High School baseball field. The one-day camp, led by former University of Alabama...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host its upcoming Garden 2 Pantry workshop, titled "Salsa Soiree," on Tuesday, June 16, from 2-5...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Karmas’ Coffee House, in collaboration with The Velvet Page, will host a pop-up book bar event Saturday, June 13, from 2-4 p.m.   Karma’s Owner Katie Fine said one of her favorite things about hosting pop-ups at...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Book lovers can meet dozens of authors, find new books and support local writers at the Cullman Author Expo on Saturday, June 13,...