Tag: Local
Baileyton Council increases recreation sports league fees, forgoes salary increases
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton Town Council at its Feb. 3 meeting talked sports fees and salary increases, decided to increase the former and...
Local students named to Mississippi State President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80...
4th annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Feb. 8
VINEMONT, Ala. - The fourth annual Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Vinemont Elementary School...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman comes from behind to top Jasper 66-61, wins...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The stands were packed in Bearcat Arena for this year’s 6A, Area 13 Championship Game Wednesday night and the crowd enjoyed...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep joins thousands at 2025 March for Life
Students from St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman joined thousands of pro-life advocates at the nation’s capital for the annual March for Life, a...
Local VFD chiefs talk training, planning
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department recently held a Ropes and Knots training course at a Berlin Volunteer Fire Department...
Crocker appointed to Alabama Coroners Training Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker was recently appointed by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to the Alabama Coroners Training Commission...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek defeats Addison 55-43 to win area championship
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for the 1A-Area 14 championship game Tuesday night and were looking for the season sweep. Addison defeated...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope falls at West Morgan in area title...
TRINITY, Ala. – After tipping off the Class 4A, Area 13 tournament with a win over East Lawrence on Saturday, the Good Hope Raiders traveled...
Safe Haven Baby Box to be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Safe Haven Baby Box will be installed at Cullman Fire Rescue Station 3 on the north side of the city,...
Scholarship auditions scheduled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced dates for scholarship auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year, with...
St. Bernard Athletic Boosters to host Annual Draw Down Dinner Feb....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Athletic Boosters will host the annual Draw Down Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles defeat Falkville to win...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles hosted both the girls’ and boys’ Class 2A, Area 11 tournament championship games Monday night and both...
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard downs Addison 42-33 to win area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – Addison traveled to St. Bernard to play for the 1A Area 14 title against the top seeded St. Bernard Lady Saints...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond topples Vinemont 54-42 to win area title
VINEMONT, Ala. – After posting wins in the semifinals Friday night, Vinemont and Holly Pond were back on the court Monday night to play...
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene hosts Coffee with a Cop
CULLMAN, Ala. - For over 10 years, Coffee with a Cop has been bringing the community closer to local law enforcement. The latest event,...
CPD officers achieve FTO certifications
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three Cullman Police Department officers ̶ Josh Spinks, Ryan Whisenhunt and Michael Bryant ̶ recently achieved their Field Training Officer (FTO)...
Pet of the Week: Houston, we have adoptions on the way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet the adorable Heeler/Rottweiler mix, Houston, the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week!
He is approximately 1 year old and has medium...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Meek advance to area tournament finals
ADDISON, Ala. – This year’s Boys’ 1A, Area 14 Tournament tipped off at Addison High School Saturday night and both the hometown Bulldogs and...
Rainer: ADCNR strives to continue trend in 2025 after great success...
To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 2, 1928
From the files of Feb. 2, 1928
GROUND HOG SEES SHADDOW FEB. 2nd—BAD WEATHER FORECAST
When Mr. Ground Hog looked as he emerged from his winter...
Native Trees for Me: Lunch & Learn to help residents choose...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents interested in planting native trees and shrubs can gain expert guidance at the upcoming Lunch & Learn: Native Trees...
Library hosting Empty Bowls event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) will host an event in partnership with Empty Bowls of...
Wallace State opens season with wins over Frontier
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Lions opened the 2025 season with a double header against Frontier Community College (Fairfield, IL) Friday afternoon and...
CATA Culinary Arts program hosting monthly lunch event Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts program will host a lunch on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m....
PREP BASKETBALL: St. Bernard, Addison earn area tournament wins
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Ladies, winners of the regular season area title, won the right to host the 1A, Area 13 tournament. Addison...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont, Holly Pond advance to area tournament finals with...
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament was in full swing at Vinemont High School Friday night and a pair of local...
2025 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show this Sunday, Feb....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric services at Cullman Regional on...
Studio K & Co. Salon hosting Galentine’s Day Celebration Feb. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman residents looking for a day full of shopping, beauty services and giveaways won’t want to miss the Galentine’s Day event...
5 tips for filing taxes
For most Americans, the deadline to file 2024 federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is Monday, April 15, 2025, unless extended...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Trent Walker as new Bearcats head coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Board of Education met at Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday morning and introduced Trent Walker as...
Enhance your green thumb at the 28th annual Urban Forestry &...
FLORENCE, Ala. - The 28th annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference will take place on March 7, 2025, at Cross Point Church of Christ...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville holds on to top Vinemont in area tournament...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s 3A, Area 11 Tournament tipped off at Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night with a matchup between the Bulldogs...
CPD vehicles sporting new designs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department patrol vehicles are sporting new designs. The new styles update the look of the fleet in general, but...
Holly Pond Jazz Band presents ‘Jazz and Red Velvet’ Feb. 15
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Jazz Band will host “Jazz and Red Velvet, Dinner, Dessert and a Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15,...
Local family loses home in fire; donation list provided
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local family of six is safe following a devastating fire; however, they lost all their belongings.
New Hope Baptist Church said Adam and Katie...
Cullman High’s Howze, Townson achieve All State Jazz Band honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School student musicians Lily Howze and Max Townson achieved Alabama All State Jazz Band honors.
The Alabama Bandmasters Association hosted...
Letter to the Editor: Help us fill the empty bowls in...
It is hard to believe that 20 years ago the first Empty Bowls of Cullman County dinner was held on Nov. 17, 2003. From...
Roe named to Presbyterian College Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The...
COLUMN: Grandma groupies
I heard a rumbling noise coming from the second floor of my house. Since we almost never go up there, I thought that one...
78 area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 14,631 students enrolled during fall semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn senior night wins over Holly...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Holly Pond Broncos Tuesday night and in addition to celebrating senior night, both Good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits varsity matchups with Dora
BREMEN, Ala. – After competing in this year’s county tournament last week, the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back on the court...
5 local students named to University of Mississippi fall 2024 Chancellor’s...
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher...
Cullman City School Board: January meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the January meeting of the Cullman City School Board, several items of interest were discussed, including notable progress in the...
District Court hosts area juniors for mock hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area juniors visited Cullman County District Court this month as part of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Cullman...
Cullman County Commission proposes $3 lodging fee to fund new agricultural...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Administrator John M. Bullard outlined a proposal from the Cullman County Commission for a $3 per-night lodging fee to...
Cullman City Council moves forward on ‘baby box’ at Fire Station...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday authorized Mayor Woody Jacobs to enter into an agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects senior night wins over Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Oakman Wildcats for a two-game set and it was a good night to be a Bulldog. Addison...
Hanceville man dies following crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man has died following a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:06 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24.
Alabama State Troopers said Victor...
Redeeming Grace Church to host 3rd annual Love Banquet Feb. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - Couples looking for a special night out can enjoy an evening of food, fun and fellowship at the third annual Love...
ADMH unveils new license plate to promote mental health awareness and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) recently announced the release of a new distinctive license plate designed to “steer the...
Downtown library hosting Teen Tuesday program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The downtown branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) began hosting its successful “Teen Tuesday” program geared toward 13-18...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 25, 1933
From the files of Jan. 25, 1933
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Jan. 19 - Claude Glass, 27 to Miss Annie Hudson, 21.
Jan. 20 - Hubert Edmondson, 24 to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs Winston County 71-49 to win county title,...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Winston County Tournament championship games were hosted at Addison High School today and the Bulldogs came away with a split. Winston County’s Lady...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders claim back to back county championships with 60-42...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope battled (4) Holly Pond in our final matchup from Championship Saturday at the county tournament and the Raiders...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope captures 4th straight county title with 58-51...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In Saturday’s first varsity championship game, (3) West Point squared off the with the top-seeded Lady Raiders of Good Hope. The...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point downs Cold Springs 48-43 to capture...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday’s second county championship game saw (1) Cold Springs clash with (2) West Point and it was a nail-biter between the...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope edges Cold Springs 43-40 to claim...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament with a high-powered JV Girls battle between (1) Cold Springs and...
St. Paul’s to honor Sue Westerfield at annual dinner March 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Paul’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Hanceville renames library in honor of Shirley Burden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) has been renamed in honor of longtime librarian Shirley Burden....
Barnett, Roe named to Presbyterian College fall 2024 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly salutes the success of its students by recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
The following local students were named to the...
Cullman City Schools releases update on strategic plan, accomplishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, Cullman City Schools is celebrating the accomplishments of its current school board this January...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs advance to county championship games...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School is hosting the Winston County Basketball Tournament this week and the men and women's teams from Addison played...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope advances to county championship game with 78-52...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our final Friday matchup at the county tournament, (2) Good Hope battled (3) Fairview with a spot in the county...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond topples West Point 53-50 to advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with the top-seeded West Point Warriors in Friday night’s first varsity matchup at the county tournament and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope cruises past Fairview 60-39 to advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We got Friday’s county tournament action started with a JV Girls semifinal matchup between (2) Good Hope and (3) Fairview. The...
Jacobs proclaims Lutheran Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 3, 2025, “Lutheran Schools...
Pet of the Week: Meet Sparkle-Jo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sparkle-Jo, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is an approximately 1-year-old Husky mix.
She has medium energy, and while she looks...
Information sessions planned for Wallace State programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Several Wallace State Community College health science programs will soon be hosting information sessions to provide details to those interested in...
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts to present ‘Treasures in Song’ Jan....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts is set to present “Treasures in Song: An Heirlooms Recital” on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point punches ticket to county finals with 63-48...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up Thursday night’s county tournament action with another varsity girls’ semifinal matchup between (2) Vinemont and (3) West Point....
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders down Fairview 51-35 to advance to county...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s first varsity game at the county tournament featured a battle between the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders and the...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs advances to JV Girls finals with...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We continued play at this year’s county tournament Thursday and we got things started with a JV Girls semifinal battle between...
Jacobs proclaims Catholic Schools Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 3, 2025, has officially been proclaimed “Catholic Schools Week” in the city Cullman by...
Early registration open for 12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 12th annual Smith Lake Park Bass Fest is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, offering anglers a chance to compete...
Berlin Town Council approves budget modifications for road, park projects
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday approved a modification to the 2025 budget in order to provide more funds for road...
‘To lift hearts and minds to God’
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to welcome new organ this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in...
The Garage to host My Bloody Valentine Novice Powerlifting Meet Feb....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Garage and Cullman Barbell will host the My Bloody Valentine Novice Powerlifting Meet on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m....
Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is now open. This nine-week...
ACES: Take to the skies at the 2025 Spray Drone End-User...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting the third annual Spray Drone End-User Conference March 23-26 at the Mobile Convention...
Jones Chapel VFD reports annual election results
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held its annual elections this month and recently announced the results.
Fire Chief Clint Thrasher...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope holds on to defeat Cold Springs 80-67,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (2) Good Hope squared off against (7) Cold Springs in Tuesday’s final game of the night and it was a nail-biter...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point advances to semifinals with 71-46 win over...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In the lone girls’ matchup of the night, (3) West Point faced (6) Cold Springs with a spot in the semifinals...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Aggies race past Vinemont 69-48 to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tuesday’s first varsity battle at the county tournament featured a matchup between the third-seeded Fairview Aggies and the sixth seed, Vinemont....
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs rallies to top Good Hope 52-49,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s county basketball tournament resumed at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night, starting with a high-powered JV boys’ matchup...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Be Ready When the Luck Happens’ by Ina Garten
The Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) is the author of 13 bestselling cookbooks, a beloved Food Network personality, an Instagram sensation and a cultural icon. She...
More than 860 earn place on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 866 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall...
Local students named to Mississippi College President’s, Dean’s Lists
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Tolbert files counterclaim refuting allegations by local realtor
CULLMAN, Ala. – A countersuit filed by Jeff Tolbert in the Circuit Court of Cullman County offered a detailed response to claims made against...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Aggies edge Holly Pond 43-36 in OT to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We wrapped up day two of this year’s county basketball tournament with a varsity girls’ matchup between (5) Holly Pond and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Broncos battle back to top Hanceville 53-44, advance to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – (4) Holly Pond clashed with (5) Hanceville in our first varsity boys battle of this year’s county tournament Monday night and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Vinemont advances to semifinals with 62-32 win over Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity girls’ matchup of this year’s County Tournament, (2) Vinemont squared off against (7) Hanceville Monday afternoon and...
JV COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point fends off Fairview 51-41 to advance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday afternoon and we got things started with a JV...
Winter weather warnings prompt yard and garden preparations
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - This year is rolling in on the wings of bitterly cold winter weather that is atypical for Alabama. Temperatures in...
Wallace State signs MOU with Samford University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samford University providing Wallace State students with...
Walter Baptist hosting women’s event Feb. 2
WALTER, Ala. - Walter Baptist Church will host a “Covered with Love” Women’s Day conference on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 2-4 p.m.
Church member Nina...
Wolfpack Martial Arts to host Parents’ Night Out Movie Night on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wolfpack Martial Arts is hosting a Parents’ Night Out Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 14. The event will offer a fun...
Wallace State: Speeker establishes first endowed scholarship of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation recently announced its first endowed scholarship of the year with the creation of the...
