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West Elementary’s Lauren Hughes wins statewide Governor’s App Challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman City Schools student won the statewide Governor’s App Challenge, a competition where students across Alabama were tasked with creating...
Wallace State’s Delgado, Wilt earn All-Alabama Academic Team honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Two Wallace State Community College students were among 48 recognized by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) at its 30th annual...
(Update) ALEA releases IDs of all involved in fatal Smith Lake...
Updated April 17, 2025, at 7:55 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - ALEA on Thursday released the identities of all people on board both boats involved in...
Op-Ed: Old times not forgotten
Keeping to his word, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has initiated the re-renaming of military bases. Renaming, not to their original names, but their rightful...
Murder mystery dinner raises funds for library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) on April 10, hosted a thrilling night of mystery, plot twists...
Volunteers needed for Smith Lake, roadside cleanups April 25-26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Smith Lake Environmental Preservation Committee (SLEPC) is hosting two cleanups this month. The Renew Our Rivers Smith Lake Cleanup will...
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Allbright for House of Representatives, District 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Heath Allbright for Alabama House of Representatives, District 11, to replace the vacancy created by...
Cullman Chamber to host free ‘All About Meta’ Lunch & Learn...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free Lunch & Learn titled “All About Meta”on Tuesday, April 29, from...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope picks up 8-4 area win at Danville;...
DANVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road for an area matchup at Danville on Tuesday and after jumping out to an early lead,...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It was an opportunity we just felt we couldn’t...
BREMEN, Ala. – After serving the last nine seasons at the helm of Good Hope’s varsity boys’ basketball program, head coach Drew Adams is...
‘No matter what I go through in life, God will take...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior cheerleader Lona Latham cheered for a combined 10 years between high school and her time at the Cullman Gymnastics...
COLUMN: The Olympics for older athletes
Editor’s note: This column was written last week.
I am a Baby Boomer. There, I said it, and I’m not ashamed of it. I was...
Vinemont hosting Easter luncheon for seniors April 21
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of Vinemont will host its monthly senior luncheon on Monday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vinemont...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 5 Lions dominate ACCC Men’s Tennis Championship
MILLBROOK, AL | The 5th-ranked Wallace State men's tennis team put on a dominating show as they captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 14 Lions serve up an ACCC Women’s Tennis...
MILLBROOK, AL | The 14th-ranked Wallace State women's tennis team captured the 2025 ACCC Championship last Saturday at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL.
After day...
Fairview High School hosts Centennial Celebration
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School hosted its Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 12, beginning with a 5K Fun Run/Walk.
FHS Family and Consumer Science...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs cruises past Meek 13-3; Monday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- After clinching a spot in the playoffs last week, the Cold Springs Eagles looked to keep the momentum going at home...
Hanceville Middle School SRO Darryl Dailey awarded L.E.A.D. Alabama Instructor of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darryl Dailey, the school resource officer at Hanceville Middle School, was recently awarded Alabama Instructor of...
COUNTY TRACK MEET: West Point’s boys, Cold Springs’ girls capture county...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted on the campus of Wallace State Monday and two new county...
PREP BASEBALL: 6 local teams preparing for state playoffs
CULLMAN, Ala. – With area play now officially in the books, the field is set for this year’s state baseball playoffs, and we have...
Alabama DHR announces new app for SNAP clients
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources has announced the launch of the new ConnectEBT mobile app. This app is a more...
ALEA arrests suspect in connection to suspicious letters delivered to government...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, April 9, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday, April 10, 2025, proclaimed the month of April 2025 “Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month” in...
James Brumley of Cullman City Schools honored with 2025 Morton-Smith Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Brumley, chief school finance & operations officer at Cullman City Schools, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Morton-Smith Award by...
CMS archery team state middle school champs
Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) archery team recently competed in the Alabama State Championship for archery, and won it all as the top overall middle...
Files from Yesteryear: April 12,1945
From the files of April 12,1945
To and Fro
by Eagle Eye
Youthful Cullman County calf was among the prize winning animals for the 4-H-FFA livestock show...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman hosts annual Pre-State Tournament; Good Hope shuts out...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman hosted its annual Pre-State Tournament at Heritage Park and Cullman High School this weekend and Good Hope had a busy...
Hanceville library hosts makeup class
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville recently hosted a Prom Makeup Class for girls of all ages. Since the class...
Stover represents St. Bernard in Vietnam
CULLMAN, Ala. Rachael Stover, director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School, recently advanced the school’s international recruitment efforts by representing St. Bernard at...
Easter Bake Sale April 19 to support Hanceville Elementary Archery Team’s...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – An Easter Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Warehouse...
‘It’s like childhood all over again’: Commission on Aging holds Senior...
CULLMAN, Ala. – About 150 people filled the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Friday, April 11, for the annual Senior Easter Egg Hunt. Cullman...
Free ‘Marketing the Farm’ workshop for beginning farmers and veterans April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Military veterans and beginning farmers looking to improve their outreach and connect with more customers are invited to attend the upcoming...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview clinches playoff berth with 11-1 win at Brewer
BREWER Ala. – After Thursday night’s inclement weather delayed Fairview and Brewer’s area matchup, the Aggies hit the road on Friday to finish their...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Being part of a team isn’t just about the...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Kortni Baker has played softball for nine years, and she's made countless memories with her teammates during...
Pet of the Week: Lay back and chill with Marley
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Marley, a Yellow Lab/Terrier mix, who is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She is approximately a year old and...
Cullman Farmers’ Market at the Festhalle open for season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farmers’ Market has returned to Festhalle for the spring and summer seasons. The market thrives in the heart of...
Fairview Town Council talks infrastructure improvements, fire department donation
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on April 7, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Cullman City Council April 7 notes: Tax abatement, clean financial audit,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved a slate of upcoming special events, while tabling a request from Michael McBrayer for...
Ivey signs bill promoting veteran mental health
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, April 7, signed Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston and Rep. Russell Bedsole, R-Alabaster...
A few severe storms possible Thursday
An upper-level disturbance and surface frontal boundary will move through the state this afternoon into tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move from north...
Local students place in 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, announced the winners of the 2025 4th Congressional District Art Competition during a special awards ceremony held...
Wallace State Men’s Golf win ACCC Championship
UNION GROVE, AL | The Wallace State Men’s Golf team competed in the ACCC Conference Tournament held at Cherokee Ridge Country Club on Monday...
Gypsy Soul hosting Easter Tablescape event with Cullman Florist April 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gypsy Soul Antiques and Things is hosting “Come to the Table,” a community Easter Tablescape event on Tuesday, April 15, from...
Baileyton changes polling location; Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Windell Calloway and opened with an invocation by Councilman Dewayne...
STAR ID (REAL ID) enforcement begins May 7: What you need...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect on...
Falkville hosting Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville is hosting the Eggfest Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at South Park in...
A few storms possible Thursday
…Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory in effect for northern 2/3 of the state until 9 am…
After a chilly start this morning, high temperatures will...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Little Women: The Musical’ April 11-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Theatre Department will present “Little Women: The Musical” Friday through Sunday, April 11-13, 2025, at the Betty...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles West Point 12-2; Tuesday scoring recap
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted the West Point for county championship rematch on Tuesday afternoon and it was close...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison sweeps Athens Bible to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. – The fifth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted No. 7 Athens Bible Trojans for an area double header Tuesday night, and they took care...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman claims area title with 4-2 win over Mortimer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a pair of wins over the weekend, the Bearcats continued area play with a matchup against Mortimer Jordan Tuesday...
Cullman County archery teams shine at state tournaments in Montgomery
Cullman County Schools were well represented at the State Bullseye and IBO Tournaments held in Montgomery this past weekend, with multiple schools bringing home top honors and...
Cullman set to host MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 3 at...
CULLMAN, Ala. (April 8, 2025) – The third Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational event of the season is set to take place next week, April...
Dinner with the Drumline
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band hosted its annual Dinner with the Drumline event on Thursday, April 3. It saw a big turnout,...
McDonald, Chapman named March 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...
41st annual Bloomin’ Festival sees thousands; Sunday rained out
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 41st annual Bloomin' Festival took place this past weekend. While it was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, Sunday’s...
Library hosting Young Writers’ Workshop April 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library will host the Young Writers’ Workshop for Encourage a Young Writer Day...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman drops 17-10 shootout with Brewer
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman was back home on a wet and chilly Monday afternoon to host a varsity matchup against the Patriots of Brewer....
Op-Ed: A celebration of NCAA Division III
Happy NCAA Division III Week from Alabama’s only NCAA Division III institution – Huntingdon College in Montgomery. This week, Huntingdon joins the over 400...
FAITH: ‘God’s trials are opportunities to inspire others by overcoming adversity’:...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- God has definitely changed Good Hope senior Mattie Wix's life and in this interview, she discussed her relationship with her...
COLUMN: March madness wasn’t just basketball
Sports fans, especially college basketball fans, can tell you that March Madness is the nickname of the NCAA Championship Tournament. Basketball, however, is not...
Get your Goat in a whole new way: Goat Island Brewing...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The owners of south Cullman-based Goat Island Brewing decided they knew a good thing when they saw it, and decided to...
Celebrating Randy Hammond’s journey from student to department chair
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Wallace State Community College Welding Department Chair Randy Hammond stands in front of a class of welding students, he can...
Organizers hope to expand Prom Closet
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many students, prom is a highlight of their high school years. But with the price of formal wear rising, shopping...
Files from Yesteryear: April 5, 1962
From the files of April 5, 1962
To and Fro
Three Cullman artists are among those who have paintings on exhibit in the Southeast Jury Show...
Line of storms and potential flooding rain tonight into Monday
A few thunderstorms may develop this afternoon north of I-20 and west of I-65. If so, a couple of storms could produce wind gusts...
Cullman students win in statewide app design challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two students at West Elementary School in Cullman won the region in a statewide contest to design and build innovative new...
Museum kicks off April Walking Tours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Museum kicked off its annual April Walking Tours this morning. There will be tours every Saturday in April...
Local author releases children’s book
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman recently released a children’s book titled “Finlee and Her Purple Glasses.”
Taylor Johnson is a Cullman native who wears...
Hanceville welcomes new librarians
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library has added two librarians to its staff. Library Manager Teresa Rivera said the library is fully...
1 hospitalized after hit-and-run crash, pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was hospitalized tonight after a reported hit-and-run crash and pursuit in the city of Cullman.
According to officials with...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point downs Danville 7-2; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point returned home Friday night to host a varsity matchup against Danville and the Warriors collected a 7-2 win...
‘It’s been a very warm welcome’: Coach Tammy West ready to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been a remarkable run for Coach Tammy West and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles. Since arriving as the varsity girls’...
Students, local leaders make case for community college and less debt...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is the "best decision ever," according to many who have attended it and acquired a high-quality higher...
Op-Ed: Pause, don’t stop
If you have a minute to read an excerpt from long-winded Lauren’s heart:
I run. I run often. I enjoy it. It relieves stress for...
Pet of the Week: Pave the way to a new life...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Brick, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, a Border Collie who approximately 2 years old.
This gentle guy has low...
ALEA’s promposal: Be safe and sober this prom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the high school prom season approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding students of the importance of safe...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps series with Jasper, clinches playoff berth
CULLMAN, Ala. – After taking game one at Jasper Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats were back home Thursday night to continue their area series...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview takes area series over Guntersville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview took game one of its area series at Guntersville Tuesday night and they returned home to Mark Moore Field Thursday...
Cullman Regional Medical Group now offering robotic gynecologic surgery
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Medical Group has added a new, highly advanced capability to its surgical offerings. OB-GYN physician Lance Justice, DO, now...
Put your detective skills to the test at Clue-themed murder mystery...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will host a Clue-themed murder mystery dinner, titled “Unraveling the Clue to...
Low chances of severe weather today with higher chances this weekend
The stalled frontal boundary across Arkansas and Tennessee may move close enough to initiate isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon north of a Hamilton –...
CPD recognizes Officer Roy Bates
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on April 1 said that it “proudly recognizes Officer Roy Bates for his exceptional work and dedication...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps area series against Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – After taking game one of its area series with the Broncos at home on Tuesday, Hanceville traveled to Holly Pond...
Ivey signs Paid Parental Leave Act into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199,...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont clinches area title with 12-1 win at Locust...
LOCUST FORK, Ala. – After handling the Hornets at home 11-1 on Tuesday, Vinemont traveled to Locust Fork to finish the area series Wednesday...
“Conditional” severe weather threat tonight
Wind will be on the increase this morning. By 10 am sustained winds of 10-20 mph with gusts from 20-35 mph will be common...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Winning is a byproduct of doing all the little...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since taking the reins of the program in 2009, Cullman Baseball Head Coach Brent Patterson has put together quite the resume....
The role of women in agriculture
Women in agriculture have fulfilled the duties of farm work, from processing agricultural goods to tending fields, since humanity began to settle and cultivate...
Drake, Whaley named CCBOE Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hayley Drake and Amy Whaley have been named CCBOE Teachers of the Year, Cullman County Schools announced this week.Drake, a reading...
Call 811 before you dig!
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As the spring season arrives, Alabamians are reminded to contact 811 at least two days before beginning outdoor digging projects.
The Alabama...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope claims back to back county titles with...
VINEMONT, Ala. – After Sunday night’s rainy weather pushed the start of this year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament to Tuesday, the Good Hope Raiders...
Alabama Wildlife Federation hosting inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off April 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Wildlife Federation will host its inaugural Wild Game Cook-Off on Thursday, April 3, starting at 6 p.m. at the...
Resurfacing starts on US-278 near Holly Pond
Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and...
Cullman Electric Cooperative to host annual Touch A Truck event April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative will host its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the...
2 Sacred Heart students named winners in Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest
COLOMBUS, Ohio — After receiving thousands of submissions from across the United States, Zaner-Bloser has named winners of the 34th annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting...
Get to know House District 11 candidate Heath Allbright
CULLMAN, Ala. – Heath Allbright, president of Brighton Forestry Services LLC, officially announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 11 Representative in...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman hangs on to top West Morgan 5-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – With rain pouring across the state late Sunday night into early Monday morning, the Bearcats’ road matchup with West Morgan was...
COLUMN: We took a trip back in time
Jean and I just spent three days on a magnificent mountain that has, or is near, beautiful bluffs, gorgeous gorges, carved canyons, cavernous caves,...
COLUMN: 19 things boys need growing up
As I look back on the life I’ve lived, I seem to focus a lot on my childhood. I think most anyone does. As...
