Tag: Local
Free ‘Financial Planning for Farmers’ workshop set for June 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local beginner farmers and veterans interested in exploring future financial strategies for farming are invited to attend the upcoming “Military Veteran...
Pietri adds Toni West to Women’s Basketball staff
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Head coach Rick Pietri has added Toni West to Jacksonville State's women's basketball staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. West spent two seasons...
Spring into summer recipe guide
The smell of spring is in the air, and so is lingering aroma of your grill heating up! This spring and summer, change up your...
Cullman Swim Team defeats Arab on the road
ARAB, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Arab for a meet last Thursday and returned home with a 444-193 win against the...
Business spotlight: The Sun Room Aesthetics & Wellness
Meet Emilee (Emi) Harbison, owner and operator of The Sun Room Aesthetics & Wellness.
Harbison is a 22-year-old Licensed Esthetician who just recently took the...
COLUMN: 50 years didn’t take as long as I thought
It happened 50 years ago, on Saturday, June 14, 1975. I remember that day so well that it almost seems like it was last...
FAITH: ‘Always stay true to God’: Cold Springs’ Cason Alexander reflects...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' Cason Alexander will start his junior year of high school in August, and in this interview, he talked about...
Senior Spotlight: Living life to the fullest: Educator, dog trainer, mother
Trimble resident, longtime educator and dog trainer Paula Kretzschmar, 73, was born and raised in Cullman County. She spent most of her life in...
‘Always help those in need’: Fairview’s Shelby Stringer reflects on Aggie...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview's Shelby Stringer collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite memories participating in...
FAITH: ‘God’s presence is a constant reminder that I’m never alone’:...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Madison Butts will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, and how...
What’s your favorite memory with your father?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Father's Day is this Sunday, June 15. As the day approaches, many are taking time to reflect on the men who...
Files from Yesteryear: June 14, 1951
From the files of June 14, 1951
TEEN CHATTER
Seems lots of people have left for camp these days. Leaving Monday were: Barbara Cook, Bobby Bland,...
CHS Class of 1965 reunites for 60th anniversary celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Class of 1965 celebrated its 60th anniversary on Thursday, June 12, at the All Steak Restaurant. The...
ALEA announces big changes for Alabama CDL holders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and...
Crocker, Gentry, Duncan speak about Rock the South safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South will take place next week in Cullman County, and local officials held a press conference at the Cullman...
Nighttime resurfacing of I-65 in Morgan County to start next week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County will begin the evening of Monday, June 16, weather permitting.
The...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Cullman High’s Nevaeh Green
Nevaeh Green is a senior at Cullman High School and the featured twirler in the Cullman Bearcat Marching Band. She began her twirling career...
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Roger Pierce: A passion for preaching and teaching
Roger Pierce, known to most as Coach Pierce, has been an influential beacon in the community for years, serving as a teacher, preacher, coach,...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Death Valley Duel’ by Scott Graham
“Death Valley Duel” is the ninth novel in Scott Graham’s National Park Mystery Series. As an environmentalist and author, Graham has created a series of mystery...
McKinnon named Cold Springs Elementary School principal
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education at its June 12, 2025, meeting approved Dr. Shane Barnette's recommendation to hire Adam McKinnon...
Pet of the Week: Meet the regal Alannah
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alannah, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a gorgeous domestic long-hair Calico who is just waiting for you to...
Gudger pledges support for Kelley Community Center repairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Just three weeks after presenting a grant check for upgrades and cosmetic renovations to the Kelley Community Center, Senate President Pro...
FAITH: ‘Helping others come to know God is very important’: West...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Kealie Harbison is preparing for her senior year and in this interview, she discussed how her faith has...
COLUMN: The Class of 2037
It was a big day. Especially if you were one of the 150 or so 5-year-olds in color-coded T-shirts marching down the aisle of...
Half Shell Oyster House to open in Cullman June 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - Half Shell Oyster House will officially open in Cullman on Wednesday, June 25, at 417 Third Ave. SW, Suite 115, inside...
Pre-Father’s Day fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - Looking for a special way to celebrate the men in your life for Father’s Day? Check out one of these fun...
Curt’s Closet getting back-to-school ready
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although school just let out for summer vacation, back-to-school preparation is in full swing at local nonprofit Curt’s Closet.
Curt’s Closet serves...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We were all just one big family’: Cold Springs’...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Sage Nelson collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he shared some of his favorite memories...
FAITH: ‘I always hope to lead others to Jesus’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Ryli Norris will be a junior in August, and in this interview, she talked about the role that...
Rx for Summer Reading encourages children and families to unplug and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Across 15 summers, Reach Out and Read-Alabama's summer reading campaign has featured a variety of beloved characters and stories, including a...
Whitlock’s General Store and Cafe: A Smith Lake staple
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Near Smith Lake, Whitlock’s General Store and Cafe is a community staple, offering everything from hardware and fishing supplies to delicious...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Local student named to Abilene Christian University's spring 2025 Dean's...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Do the little things right’: Holly Pond’s Diego Arreguin...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Diego Arreguin collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he looked back at some of...
Youth Voices: Art with Eliana Hollis
Each generation brings new insight and creativity. It is essential to acknowledge and appreciate the significant contributions that young people are making to our...
Cullman County Schools bus damaged in weekend storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Schools bus was damaged Saturday, June 7, when tree limbs fell during severe weather. The bus was set...
Weekend storms leave damage, outages in wake
CULLMAN, Ala. - Severe storms impacted Cullman County on Saturday, June 7, leaving significant damage and widespread power outages. High winds brought down trees...
Good Hope Council approves contract for city engineer
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a...
Local law enforcement gearing up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department are getting ready for this year’s Rock the South event, which is...
Cullman Swim Team earns win over Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Albertville for its first road meet of the season on Thursday, June 5 and they...
‘Health is wealth and movement is medicine’
The journey of Lauren Estes Fitness
“Health is wealth and movement is medicine!”
For Lauren Estes Bailey, owner of Lauren Estes Fitness, this isn’t just a...
Basketball Reimagined: 360 Hoops debuts in Alabama with NBA Coach Mike...
June 6, 2025, Cullman, ALABAMA – Today, 360 Hoops announced they have officially partnered with the Cullman Basketball Complex and Supreme Courts in Cullman...
6 ways to spring into your fitness goals for summer
Longer and warmer days are ahead as spring arrives in the South. There’s no better time to start or maintain an active lifestyle.
Please consult...
FAITH: ‘It’s the best decision you can make in life’: Fairview’s...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview's Camden Cullen will be a junior this upcoming school year, and in this interview, he talks about how big of...
COLUMN: Making memories for a lifetime
I have heard it said that real painters don’t need a drop cloth. One person who had told me that, later that same day...
Berlin VFD celebrating 50th anniversary with free community cookout June 14
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a community cookout on Saturday, June 14, from 4-7 p.m....
Several rounds of thunderstorms through Monday
Showers and thunderstorms will continue this morning south of a frontal boundary along I-59. Across south Alabama or south of a Livingston – Montgomery...
Files from Yesteryear: June 6, 1923
From the files of June 6, 1923
Bees and Butterflies
Victor Poust spent Monday in Birmingham.
Mrs. P. E. St. John spent Monday in Birmingham.
Mrs. George Fehler...
Two rounds of potential severe weather today into Sunday
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) with a large or several clusters of storms will move across the northern half of the state from late...
ALEA warns Alabamians of nationwide phishing scam impersonating ‘Alabama DMV’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning residents about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent...
PREP SOCCER: ‘Playing alongside my best friends is an experience like...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman senior Aubrey Hastings collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she reflected on some of her favorite soccer...
Agriplex event highlights Red Hill School House, history of Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As part of its monthly Heritage Skills series, the North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, June 5, hosted an exhibit and presentation...
Cullman County EMA’s Brent McDonald talks tornado safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the ever-changing Alabama weather, residents must always be prepared for any eventuality. Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) EMA Specialist...
St. Bernard Prep announces academic leadership roles, new ACT prep for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Preparatory School President, Fr. Joel Martin, O.S.B., recently announced several key academic appointments and program enhancements as the school...
Free Family Movie Night in the Park June 20 in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Families in Vinemont are invited to Family Movie Night in the Park on Friday, June 20, at the South Vinemont Walking...
Whitehead, Guthrie voted Baileyton Volunteer, Citizen of the Year
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council to order on June 2, with Councilman Benny Guthrie...
Fairview Town Council discusses trailer park demolition, Air Evac contract
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the monthly meeting of the Fairview Town Council to order on Monday, June 2. Councilwoman Julie Grimes...
Pet of the Week: Lucy needs a home!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Lucy, a beautiful and sweet shepherd mixed with everything exceptional a dog could offer. Lucy is The Cullman Tribune Pet...
FAITH: ‘God is in control’: Good Hope’s Cammi Graves reflects on...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Cammi Graves feels so blessed to have God in her life, and He has helped her overcome...
Severe weather possible through at least Monday
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across much of state this afternoon with the highest concentration over the northern half of Alabama. A few...
Active pattern Friday into next week
Concerning Friday, it is still unclear whether scattered thunderstorms will develop across Alabama or a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) with clusters or line of...
PREP SPORTS: ‘At Vinemont, we are all one family’: Vinemont’s Aubrey...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior Aubrey Sandlin collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite sports memories...
West Point scholars heading to quizbowl championship
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School will compete in the Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence (PACE) National Scholastic Championship (NSC), June 7-8,...
Cullman City Schools: 2024-2025 year in review
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, the Cullman City Board of Education is looking back at a year...
Cullman Swim Team wins 1st home meet over Jacksonville Swim Team
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team hosted its first home meet of the season Tuesday night and collected a win against the Jacksonville...
Taylor, Gay named May 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...
FAITH: ‘Trust God through it all’: Fairview’s Elleigh Henry discusses her...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- God has played a major role in Fairview senior Elleigh Henry's life and in this interview, she talked about her journey...
Caring for aging relatives
For individuals age 50 or older living in the United States, chances are one or both of their parents are still living. It’s not...
FAITH: ‘I deeply hope I’ve inspired other young people to get...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Addison Raymond feels blessed to have a relationship with God and in this interview, she talked about how...
Severe weather threat Friday into weekend
A very active pattern will occur into early next week.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop mainly across both the southern half of...
FAITH: ‘God is always listening’: Vinemont’s Reagan Robinson talks about her...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont's Reagan Robinson will be a senior this upcoming school year and in this interview, she talked about how much God...
Good Samaritan announces construction project out for bids
CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson on June 2, 2025, announced that the clinic’s new facility project is officially...
Cullman City Schools working to double number of pre-school students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Learning can never start too soon, according to Cullman City Schools, which said it is actively working to grow its pre-kindergarten...
Active pattern returns Wednesday through the weekend
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast across the southern half of the state Wednesday and statewide Friday through at least...
Cullman City Council shows support for local arts, officials and police
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday showed its support for local arts by donating to the Cullman High School Theatre program,...
FAITH: Renovation Church welcomes new Senior Pastor Ryan Wilburn
VINEMONT, Ala. - Renovation Church said it is excited to announce Ryan Wilburn as its new senior pastor.
“Pastor Ryan, along with his fiancée Brittany...
LIST: The ultimate Cullman VBS summer roadmap
CULLMAN, Ala. – Looking for a place for your kids to participate in a local Vacation Bible School this summer? Look no further! The...
FAITH: ‘Spread God’s word’: Holly Pond’s Ava Claire discusses how God...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Ava Claire will be a senior in August, and on May 25, Ava gave her life to Jesus...
‘Everyone just made it feel like home’: Good Hope’s Luke Shelton...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope senior Luke Shelton recently collected his high school diploma and in this interview, he shared some of his...
Education notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students.
Berry College Class of 2025
ROME, Ga. - Berry College welcomed...
Cullman Regional: Hospital achieves zero CLABSI infection rate
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its most recent update, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) dataset revealed that Cullman Regional...
Vinemont Golf Team to host 3rd annual golf tournament June 9...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Golf Team will host its third annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday, June 9, at Terri Pines...
Files from Yesteryear: May 31,1956
From the files of May 31, 1956
--Back -- a -- Bit---From the Tribune Files of 1906 & 1936
50 YEARS AGO
Prof. Homer F. Morris will...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Everyone truly cares for one another’: Fairview’s Ralie Gaines...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview senior Ralie Gaines walked across the stage at Wallace State and picked up her diploma recently and in this interview,...
Tractor Supply opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tractor Supply Companyin Hanceville is celebrating its grand opening now through June 1. The company said there will be deals, daily...
ABC Board: New state regulations for vape products set to take...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Effective June 1, Act 2025-403 passed by the Alabama Legislature and sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, designates two specific retail...
Mike Dean named Cullman City Schools athletic director
Updated May 31, 2025, at 11:26 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has announced the appointment of Coach Mike Dean as its new athletic...
Pet of the Week: Hey Joe!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Joe, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. He’s an approximately 4-month-old chocolate lab mix who is ready for your...
Archers raise nearly $5K at 14th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Over 100 archers from across the region gathered May 24-25 at the Cullman Community Archery Park for the 14th annual Bow-Up...
Wallace State releases spring 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 685 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring...
Jacobs proclaims May 31 ‘Relay For Life Day’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Saturday, May 31, 2025, “Relay For Life Day” in the city of Cullman. On-hand...
‘I always made an effort to pour into others’: Holly Pond’s...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Megan Fry graduated earlier this month and in this interview, she shared some of her favorite memories...
Record number complete Wallace State Adult Education, Workforce programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the accomplishments of hundreds of students who over the last year have earned more than 2,000...
PREP CHEER: ‘I want to be remembered as the kind of...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Christian's Destiny Siegel collected her diploma recently and in this interview, she shares some of her favorite memories from her...
Vinemont council moves forward on water bottle refill station at South...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council convened its monthly meeting on May 27 with all council members in attendance. Key highlights of the...
Local, state law enforcement: Memorial Day Weekend sees decreased activity
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported decreased Memorial Day Weekend activity.
Cullman Police Assistant...
Why your family medical history matters: 5 things you should know
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - When you go to the doctor, the first thing you’re asked is, “Do you have a family history of X?” Do...
COLUMN: I can see clearly now
At my age, the time has come. One of the last parts of my body that was still working properly finally needs help, and...
Good Hope Council vacates portion of Williams Drive, awards bid for...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second May meeting at Good Hope City Hall Tuesday night and they kicked things...
‘Vinemont is like a big family’: Vinemont’s Lily Hasting looks back...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont senior Lily Hasting just earned her diploma to wrap up her high school career and in this interview, she shared...
