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CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: Duffy is an approximately 1.5-year-old lab/Akita/basset...

1943 Dowling Junior High graduates, from left, Dorothy Calvert Rivers Atkins, Dewel Lott and Mildred Eady Edmondson at Saturday’s Dowling Junior High School reunion...

Cullman High School Theatre brought home Best in Show honors, among many others, from last weekend’s Trumbauer Festival in Florence. (Photo courtesy of Sarah...

The Baileyton Town Council met Monday evening. The Town will begin accepting bids for the new town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Christy Perry...

District Judge Rusty Turner swears in David Moss as the newest member of the Cullman City Council Monday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...

Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy Brown demonstrates the use of an ExpressPoll Tablet electronic pollbook. The pollbooks will be used at all Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1-4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

GARDEN CITY - Dollar General is now open in Garden City. The store is located at 105 Second St. SW. An official grand opening...

HANCEVILLE - Results are in from last week’s middle and high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State.  Middle school matches Tuesday’s matches concluded the middle...

Back row, left to right: Cindy Wilson, Jim McNees and Pat Duncan, with Terry Clark Duncan (front) (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) VINEMONT -...

Pam and Mick Whitt, center, are the owners of the local favorite, The Fillin’ Station, inside the Texaco in downtown Cullman. (Christy Perry for...

CULLMAN - With severe weather in the forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local school...

Cancer survivor Sean Fredella, left, and Fairview Elementary School Principal Marty Hardman pose for a photo at a pep rally in Mountain Brook recently....

A member of the U.S. Army’s Ft. Benning-based Silver Wings parachute demonstration team comes in for a landing Saturday at Cullman Regional Airport. (W.C....

Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Tom Parker, candidate for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, who is seeking reelection, were...

Retired U.S. Army Col. John Reitzell on Friday night received a painting recounting some of the best-known incidents of his largely classified special operations...

Jeremy L. Kilpatrick (contributed), Gary Murphree (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN COUNTY - Thanks in large part to Republican domination of local politics and a lack...

MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the state of Alabama is receiving a total of $3,980,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program,...

CULLMAN - The General and Constitutional Amendment Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to...

A Showcase attendee tries his skills on the Wallace State virtual welder. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State recently hosted its fourth annual college Showcase at Tom...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 1, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

The Cullman High School Class of 1953 met recently for its 65 year class reunion. A buffet dinner at Stonebridge Farms was enjoyed and...

Parkside teachers Jacy Douglas, Karen Moon and Tracey Jones react to the news of a $25,000 donation from Warner Bros., presented by Jude Law...

Dylan Lynd Sudduth (Cullman County Sheriff's Office) CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested this week, charged with electronic solicitation of a child and transmitting...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29-31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas, left, and District Judge Wells “Rusty” Turner, right, with VFW Post 2214's Will Harris, center, Monday evening (W.C. Mann for...

The trunk of treat gave the community a little fun face-to-face time with Cullman’s police officers. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On...

A World War II- era Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber will be one of the main attractions at this Saturday’s Cullman County Veterans Day...

Left to right, back row: Rep. Corey “Turkey” Harbison, “Count” Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Councilwoman Susan “Hippie Chick” Eller, Councilman Maxie “Cowboy” Jones and Deputy...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Editor's Note: In Tuesday's original story, the victim was listed as a Cullman County teen. CULLMAN COUNTY - A Falkville teenager was killed in a...

Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday....

Children of Restoring Women Outreach residents painted these pumpkins at the RWO Halloween party Sunday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -  Local...

Left to right: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Commissioner Garry Marchman and Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker pose for a photo...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

John Edward Cole (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Fairview man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony...

In October,  St. Bernard art students participated in the Cullman Oktoberfest art competition. (Left to right) Amber Lin received top honors with the Heritage...

LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/31/update-falkville-teen-killed-tuesday-morning-crash CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman County teenager was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning, according to Alabama State Troopers. The...

L-R: Dustin Burney, Karli Marler, Trevor Cheatham, Kenzie Jones and Colton Robison / Photo courtesy Mike Burkett CULLMAN - Mike Burkett, building construction teacher at...

The sensory-friendly format allowed families more freedom. During the intermission, some folks even broke out the toys, including East Elementary Principal David Wiggins (in...

Here are some fun activities happening in the area Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 30-31. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information.   Tuesday, Oct. 30 Temple Baptist Church Trunk-N-Treat,...

The winners of the Name the Robot Contest are pictured in front of the da Vinci robot. Pictured from L-R, front row: Nolan Nobinger,...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25-28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

CULLMAN -  A man was stabbed at the Economy Inn at 1834 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31 North) in Cullman Sunday night. According to...

Left to right: Austin Alexander, Christopher Putman and Abigail Kusz (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) BAILEYTON - The 10th annual Parkside Pumpkin Run took...

Maggie’s Marketplace was one of many vendors set up at Saturday’s Holly Pond Vintage Market. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND - The...

Image from the 2017 Hanceville Fall Fest. This year's event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. (Tribune file photo) HANCEVILLE - Sunday afternoon will...

Here are some fun activities happening in the area today through Monday, Oct. 27-29. Check www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar for more information. The Tribune will publish a...

The Good Hope Middle School robotics team in action Friday morning at Wallace State (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) HANCEVILLE - On Friday morning,...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 25, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, on Saturday, Oct....

Image from the 2017 Holly Pond Vintage Market (Tribune file photo) Updated 10-25-18 7:21 p.m. HOLLY POND -  This Saturday, Oct. 27, the owners of Holly...

Cullman Police Officers Chris Nichols and Chuck Shikle smile for the camera Wednesday at the City’s annual safety meeting and picnic. (Christy Perry for...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22-24, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week: Auntie is a medium-sized, 6-month-old mixed...

The Mobile Unit, front and center at First Source’s fundraising banquet, has become a big, very visible part of the organization’s outreach efforts. HANCEVILLE -...

West Point Middle School Scholars (L-R): Aaiden Jones, John-Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor, Silas Baty, Judd Douglas, Katie Beth Yovino, Zeke Cornett, Abigail...

“Race for the Cure 2016 with (from left) my son, Hugh; dad, Don Marecle; my mom, Christy Marecle; (me); my sister, Haley Marecle; and...

Hanceville took first-place Best in Class Band at the Tennessee Valley Invitational Marching Competition, adding a $200 check to its trophy collection. (courtesy photo) CULLMAN...

Retired U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams was the special guest speaker at Tuesday night’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy graduation at...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

The electronic billboard at Wallace State Community College was dedicated in memory of Kay Barnett. Attending the dedication ceremony are from left, in front,...

Panelists (L-R) Grace Potter, Maria Steele and Sean Stephen listen to U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town (right) at Tuesday night’s opioid crisis town hall...

George was a pitiful pup when he first arrived at the shelter…(Photo courtesy Donna Ruttkay)...but now he’s doing fine and enjoying the company of...

Fairview’s popular Brindley Mountain BBQ was declared a complete loss after a fire Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy of Nick Lee) FAIRVIEW - A fire swept...

London Nix and Carla Fussell, foreground, prepare bouquets on Monday at Cullman Florist for Wednesday's “Petal It Forward” event. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 22, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/23/brindley-mountain-bbq-fire-it-s-complete-loss FAIRVIEW - Emergency responders are on the scene of a fire at Brindley Mountain BBQ in Fairview. The restaurant is located at...

Members of the Duck River Reservoir Oversight Board hear about the pipeline project from Dale Bright of St. John & Associates Monday morning. (W.C....

Patrolman Kyle Foshee was recognized for his actions last month that led to the arrest of two suspects charged with numerous crimes across the...

Left to right: Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Councilman Greg Brown, Councilman John Harris, WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke, Councilman Maxie Jones and Mayor...

Image from the 2017 Trunk or Treat at the Cullman Police Department. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8...

The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 15-21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

A five-day, four-night trip of New York is one of the 11 options for the winner of the Premier Winner’s Choice package to choose...

Photo courtesy of Cullman Regional CULLMAN - The Cullman Regional Foundation has announced that auditions for next year’s  For Kids’ Sake Variety Show will take...

Karma in Cullman served more than 400 at its 2016 Community Thanksgiving Dinner. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Local charity Karma in Cullman, an organization...

Wood carvings for sale at one of the many vendor booths at the Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday in Hanceville (Maggie Darnell...

Visitors stroll the grounds of the Peinhardt Living History Farm on Saturday during the annual Peinhardt Farm Day. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

Human trafficking survivor Charity Pittman (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - “This is a silent walk, we’re walking for those without a voice,”...

Left to right: Chamber Board Member Shirley Quattlebaum; Chamber Vice-Chair, Tourism Ben Harrison; Chamber Director of Tourism Roger Steele; “Absolutely Alabama” host Fred Hunter;...

Triumphant Quartet was entertaining, as always, at Thursday night’s Caring for Cullman concert. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - A crowd gathered Thursday...

Gov. Ivey addressed a crowd of supporters from the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Friday evening. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

Crafted gourds in all shapes, sizes and colors are on display at the Alabama Gourd Show. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -  The...

Pictured are, front row, from left, students Erin Williams, Andrea Big-Powers, Kristin Hart, Baylee Chrietzberg, Whitney Buettner, Morgan Griffin, Ashley Faulkner, Jazmin Bobo, Nicole...

The Fairview Lions Club is hosting its third annual Harvest Festival and Movie in the Park. Randall Shedd Community Park (across from school) at 5...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 17-18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

9th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in historic downtown Hanceville Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival is a Hanceville...

Peinhardt Living History Farm opens its 40 acres of family farm to the public on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The entire...

Vehicles recovered were a 2007 GMC Yukon and a late 1980s or early 1990s Mercury Grand Marquis. It appears both vehicles had been in...

Join us as we Walk For Freedom in Cullman, Alabama. Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. in front of the Cullman County Courthouse We believe that...

MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey’s office released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 4.1 percent....

CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck hauling a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just...

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will make a campaign stop in Cullman tonight, Friday, Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy of Governor's Office, Sydney A. Foster) CULLMAN -...

Photo courtesy of Joey Duncan LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/19/pedestrian-victim-identified-thursday-night-crash-hwy-278-cullman Updated 10-18-18 9:38 p.m. CULLMAN - An elderly pedestrian using a walker was struck and killed by a truck...

LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/10/18/update-pedestrian-struck-killed-truck-us-278-w-west-elementary CULLMAN - A pedestrian has been struck by a truck with a trailer on U.S. Highway 278 West, just east of West...

BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama will join with school and government officials in Cullman on Tuesday, Oct....

Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the Cullman County Commission $291,294 to construct a bathhouse/restroom facility at Stony Lonesome OHV Park. (Tribune file photo) MONTGOMERY - Gov....

Carpenter’s Cabinet President Chris Warnick  and Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, center, cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the town’s community food...

Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed its fall inductees. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed new...