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    PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win...

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    West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball) West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield...

    Spring Showcase draws hundreds of high school students to Wallace State

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Over 1,100 10th-grade students descended on the campus of Wallace State Community College for the annual Spring Showcase this week. The...

    BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Land Remembered’ by Patrick D. Smith

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    “A Land Remembered” was the March selection for my book club. This novel is historical fiction of Florida from 1858 until 1960s. It was published in...

    ALDOT to repair approaches to 2 bridges over I-65 in Morgan...

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    MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - ALDOT will repair the approaches to two bridges carrying local roads over Interstate 65 in Morgan County in the coming...

    Hanceville City Council discusses events; community pool set to reopen for...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council convened for its bimonthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Key highlights of the meeting included planning for...

    Chamber hosts tourism panel

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel...

    Files from yesteryear: 1951

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    From the files of 1951 New Harmony News Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the...

    East, West students enjoy Bearcat Glow Bash

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) of East and West Elementary Schools spent a chunk of their time over the past month planning,...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats drop doubleheader with Mountain Brook

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-0 win at Homewood earlier this week, the Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Saturday to...

    Allen testifies before United States Senate

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen testified before and answered the questions of members the United States Senate on the topic of...

    Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to...

    Vinemont talks planning commission, board of adjustments, murals, events

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    VINEMONT, Ala- At its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, the Vinemont Town Council continued talks of creating a planning commission and board of adjustments. The...

    Suspect in Tuesday’s high-speed chase arrested, identified

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday, March 12, and became...

    Cullman Regional Airport receives $4.1M grant for apron reconstruction

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    Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for...

    St. Paul’s adding 7th grade class this fall

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    CULLMAN, Ala, - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will add a new seventh-grade class beginning in fall 2024. According to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School website,...

    ALDOT: Alabama law focuses on distracted driving

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving.  In 2022, almost 7% of all motor...

    Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College...

    Pet of the week: Meet Frosty Blue

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Frosty Blue isn’t usually associated with sunshine, dandelions and long walks in the park, but The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the...

    PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Falkville 15-5

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Cleveland on the road 10-3 Monday, Fairview was back at home at Mark Moore Field Thursday night for a...

    Cullman nominated for ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ in annual USA...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. The annual awards...

    Small fire at Rusken Packaging

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Rescue responded with two engines to a fire call around 10:55p.m. on Tuesday night, March 12. Cullman Fire Rescue...

    Cullman County 4-H holding signups for Cullman Chicken Project

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County 4-H is holding signups for its Cullman Chicken Project, an initiative designed to engage youth in the hands-on experience...

    CCSO to host 1-day Citizens’ Academy April 6

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host the next class of its popular Citizen’s Academy on April 6, with firearm...

    Colony hosting annual Easter egg hunt March 31

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    COLONY, Ala. - Colony Park & Recreation invites the community for an afternoon of fun and festivities at the town’s annual Easter egg hunt...

    WSCC: Free film screening spotlights man’s journey from inmate to artist

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of the award-winning film “Master of Light” on Thursday, March 14 at...

    Victim identified in 3-vehicle wreck on I-65

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    Updated March 13, 2024, at 5:20 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Three vehicles, a Toyota Camry, FedEx truck and trailer, and a Dodge van, were involved...

    State unemployment rate up slightly at 2.9%

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  –  Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January 2024 remained unchanged at...

    Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year...

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    ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrest roundup Feb. 29 Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the west side of the city of Cullman. The driver...

    More than 500 HOSA students tour Wallace State Health Science programs

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College welcomed more than 500 high school students from Blount, Cullman, Winston and Walker County HOSA (Health Occupation...

    FAITH: Renovation Church offers food and faith to community

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    Renovation Church is stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of a food giveaway to host an event that not only addresses hunger in the community,...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Springville 14-1, Tuesday scoring recap

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies rode a four-game winning streak into their matchup against Springville Tuesday afternoon, but it was all Lady...

    PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope edges Cold Springs in extra innings 6-5

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Good Hope for a varsity matchup with the Raiders Tuesday afternoon and after falling...

    Cullman High Theatre presents ‘26 Pebbles’: A tribute to victims of...

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    CULLMAN Ala. - Cullman High School is set to present a powerful and thought-provoking drama, "26 Pebbles," a production that pays tribute to the...

    Elks Lodge grant funds new mattresses for Victim Services

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently gave local nonprofit Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) a grant of approximately $4,000. The center, which...

    ‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’

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    West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School...

    Wallace State hosting ACCS Board of Trustees meeting March 13

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will host the monthly meeting of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview plates 4 in the 7th to top Cold...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Cold Springs to take on the Lady Eagles Monday night and after falling behind 3-0 in the third...

    PREP BASEBALL: Lake lifts Addison over Winston County 2-0

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Winston County Yellow Jackets for an important county matchup Monday night and the game did not disappoint. Addison came...

    PREP BASEBALL: Johnson, Dahlke toss combined no-hitter to lead Cullman past...

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    HOMEWOOD, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Homewood for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and thanks to a great combined effort on the mound...

    Wallace State offering innovative Systems Engineering Technology degree

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For those interested in engineering, but not ready to take the leap into a four-year course of study, the Wallace State...

    Mathematician Dr. Christine Ruey Shan Lee shares insights on knot theory...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School welcomed mathematician Dr. Christine Ruey Shan Lee on Thursday, March 7, as she delved into the fascinating...

    13 students inducted into National Junior Honor Society at St. Bernard...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School is pleased to announce the induction of 13 exemplary students from grades seven-nine into the National Junior...

    WSCC Center for Career and Workforce Development hosts Health Science Career...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Center for Career and Workforce Development recently hosted a Health Science Career Fair in the Peinhardt Conference Center...

    Sneaky snakes: The good, the bad and the misconceptions

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Spring is almost here, and that means that soon enough, the snakes inhabiting north Alabama will make their way back out...

    Cullman City Schools Job Fair set for March 21

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a job where you can be the professional you want to be? Cullman City Schools is hosting a job...

    Restaurant scorecard: February 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health and graded on every aspect of the business.  Below...

    WSCC Men’s Basketball Team wins 1st ACCC Championship since 2014, Lady...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s Men’s Basketball team defeated #1 ranked Bishop State Saturday night to win their first Alabama Community College...

    Files from yesteryear: 1951

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    From the files of 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Collidge Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Woodard, in Haleyville on...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview blanks Dora 13-0, Vinemont splits doubleheader

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    DORA, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Dora for a varsity matchup Saturday afternoon, and they only needed five innings to handle the...

    CATA hosting cereal drive to support Cullman Caring for Kids

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In anticipation of spring break, the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is uniting students and the Cullman community to support a...

    Cullman County CDC to present Miss Extraordinary

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to its halls and students. The school is hosting...

    Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K coming March 16

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, will host the Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K at Palomino RV Resort...

    Cullman City Council paves way for new business, looks to grow...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for “Project Flex,” described by the council as a...

    Fairview hosts annual Youth Leadership Conference

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County student leaders gathered at Fairview High School Friday, March 8, for the second annual Cullman County Youth Leadership Conference. Fairview...

    Decatur man charged in I-65 fatality

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    Updated March 8, 2024 at 10:33 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A Decatur man was arrested March 2, 2024, charged with homicide by vehicle, criminally negligent...

    ALDOT responds to clear I-65 following crash in Cullman County

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    A Friday morning crash involving a commercial vehicle on I-65 close to mile marker 313, near Vinemont in Cullman County, left a tangled section...

    Pet of the week: Chase dreams and adventures with MacGyver

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – MacGyver is a name that since the mid-1980s has been synonymous with spontaneity, cleverness and skill, and it’s a perfect name...

    St. Bernard Prep School celebrates athletes at 2023-24 Fall and Winter...

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    St. Bernard Prep School proudly recognized the exceptional achievements of its student-athletes at the 2023-24 Fall and Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony, held on March...

    Severe storms with potential significant flooding risk today & Saturday

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    CLANTON, Ala. - Flood Watches will go into effect later today for much of state with a growing concern of significant flooding later this afternoon and Saturday morning. Across the...

    Hanceville Police Department hosting Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department is set to host the Community Safety Prescription Take Back Program at the Hanceville Senior Center on...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats power past Jasper 11-1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back home to take on Jasper Thursday night and the game was tied at 1 run apiece...

    Baileyton Town Council approves purchase of bucket truck, sets date for...

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, the Baileyton Town Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck and set...

    Smith Lake Baptist Church providing meals to those in mourning

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    CRANE HILL, Ala. - In the heart of Crane Hill, Smith Lake Baptist Church (SLBC) has embarked on a mission to support those grappling...

    Barnette, Johnston win superintendent, circuit judge races

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The third floor of the Cullman County Courthouse was busy Tuesday evening, March 5, as deputies slowly began bringing in ballot...

    CCSO arrest roundup

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including: Feb. 20 Deputies conducted a traffic stop in...

    Birmingham-Southern College Appoints Dr. Laura Stultz as Provost/Vice President for Academic...

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    BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/04/2024) Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is delighted to announce significant leadership appointments within its academic administration. Dr. Laura Stultz, who has been serving...

    WSCC Women’s Basketball earns bye in ACCC Division I tournament; men’s...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College women's basketball team earned a bye in the 2024 Alabama Community College Conference Division I Basketball...

    Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County

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    The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations...

    Don’t end up with egg on your face, let somebody else...

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    CULLMAN, Ala- The Easter Bunny is hopping around the corner at break-neck speeds. The date for Easter Sunday is an early one this year,...

    WSCC: Event opens doors to learn about Workforce Training Center

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is opening the doors to its new Workforce Training Center to...

    North Alabama Dive Center hosting Fish Identification Class

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Are you interested in life beneath the waves? The North Alabama Dive Center is offering an exciting opportunity for marine life...

    Arrowhead RV Park to hold inaugural Easter at Arrowhead

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    SMITH LAKE, Ala- Arrowhead R.V. Park is a community comprised of camper-living locals and this year they have decided to go all out and...

    Cullman County’s Distinguished Young Women

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    CULLMAN, Ala- The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship program is a precious scholarship resource for young women in the Cullman Community and young ladies...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Falkville 12-2, Monday scoring recap

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    Cold Springs 12 - Falkville 2 (Softball) Cold Springs' Peyton Kennedy retired Falkville on just nine pitches to start out the game. The offense gave...

    Wallace State hosts STEAM Academy for area 5th graders

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Academy for area fifth-grade students at the...

    Wallace State hosts welding contest for aspiring north Alabama welders

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Welding hosted an intense welding competition Friday, March 1, showcasing the talents of high school students from...

    Vinemont High’s STEAM Job Fair set to showcase local career opportunities

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School will host a STEAM Job Fair in the school's gymnasium on March 20, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The...

    Parkside, CATA named 2023 CLAS Schools of Distinction

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recently announced its 2023 Schools of Distinction. In Cullman County, Parkside Elementary School and...

    PREP SOCCER: West Point finishes 2-1 at Lake City Cup

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    ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Warriors traveled to the Sand Mountain Sports Complex in Albertville this weekend to compete in the Lake City Cup and...

    CityScape Family Entertainment expanding with indoor play area

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman’s newer outdoor entertainment venues, CityScape Family Entertainment, is expanding. With the overwhelming success of their City Park Mini...

    Books and Brews

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Goat Island Brewing was alive and thriving on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 29. Sounds of raucous laughter, the clinking of...

    Files from yesteryear: 1902, 1932

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    From the files of 1902 Since the new bell, recently presented to the M.E. Church South, has been properly hung, its volume and tone are...

    PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps Mae Jemison, Saturday scoring recap

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    Vinemont 19 - Mae Jemison 0 (Baseball) (Game One) After Brady Johnson struck out the side to start the game, Vinemont quickly got him some...

    Get your honky-tonk on at The Saw Mill

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - What started out as a one-man woodworking shop nestled in Cullman’s Jerry Parker’s backyard is now known across the county and...

    Vinemont High’s new wrestling program aims to empower students

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - The recent announcement of wrestling making its debut in Cullman County has sparked considerable interest and anticipation within the community. Vinemont High...

    WSCC Workforce Training Center revolutionizes career development

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Located on the grounds of REHAU’s automotive manufacturing facility in Cullman, the Workforce Training Center provides facilities for short-term training programs...

    ‘Tons of snuggles’

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    Stuffed animal reading pet adoption day at CCPS CULLMAN, Ala. - Storytime at Cullman City Primary School last week turned into a surprise pet adoption...

    Op-Ed: ‘Are we as women safe to run alone? Are we...

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    Over the last two years, there has been a heightened number of attacks on female runners, which begs the question — are we safe...

    1st step toward Cullman Intermediate School

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    East, West Elementary hold combined professional development session CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is working toward its goal to eventually establish a combined intermediate...

    ‘IT’S MORE THAN JUST BASKETBALL TO US’: Good Hope downs T.R....

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Friday was a historic and emotional day at Legacy Arena for the Good Hope Lady Raiders. After coming up short of...

    Bouncers Inflatable Rentals hosting Thursday open play through March

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. Attention families, parents, caregivers and carefree adult-sized children at heart: Bouncers Inflatable Rentals will be hosting open play each Thursday through...

    Pet of the week: Meet Belle

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A tale as old as time, as true as it can be. This golden beauty is Belle, a striking mix of...

    Cullman secures no. 2 micropolitan ranking: A testament to community and...

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    Updated March 1, 2024, at 5:12 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman has been named by Site Selection Magazine as the no. 2 micropolitan in the...

    NOAA Weather Radio broadcast returning ahead of severe storm season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the  “big gun” of the United States when it comes to tracking, predicting...

    PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Cold Springs on the road 20-6,...

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    Good Hope 20 - Cold Springs 6 (Baseball) Good Hope jumped out to a quick lead in their opening at-bats. They quickly loaded the bases...

    Render Aid Alabama’s 1st Winter Wellness Festival sees 200

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Feb. 24, the nonprofit outreach program Render Aid Alabama hosted its inaugural Winter Wellness Festival at the Cullman County...