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VINEMONT, Ala. -   The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Falkville Blue Devils to kick off the season. The Eagles came out firing on all...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Community Connect is a free safety information site available to all Cullman residents aiming to better prepare for emergencies. Its launch was announced at the Cullman City Council meeting on Aug....

BOAZ, Ala. – What began with a single thrift-store prom dress has grown into a Boaz-based nonprofit with more than 250 formal dresses, plans to...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 14 hosted the last 2nd Fridays event of the summer. This one had...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Vista Lago’s development team says it is evaluating alternatives to its permitted wastewater-discharge plan after hearing concerns from residents, property owners,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteers will take to the water Friday, Sept. 18, to help remove litter and debris from Smith Lake during the fall Renew Our Rivers/SLEPC...

BREMEN, Ala. - Ryans Creek Baptist Church will welcome vehicle enthusiasts and families Saturday, Aug. 29, for its fifth annual car show, a free community...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Football is officially back this Friday night. 2026 looks to be a fun year for the Cullman-area high schools, with teams...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Caroline McBride moved to Holly Pond from St. Bernard over the summer, and collected some great memories during her time...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip, Cullman County’s only active drag strip and a family operated racing landmark dating to 1966,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Along with the return of high school football this Friday, the Cullman-area's youth football league, which consists of nine local teams,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Officer Daniel Brown has completed the final phase of an intensive hostage and crisis negotiation training program, giving the department another...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Auburn University College of Human Sciences’ Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is partnering with the Cullman...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Fire & Rescue now has a Good Health Sauna to help keep its firefighters safe, thanks to the Hanceville City...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Live blues, handmade art and Southern barbecue will return to the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School when the 10th annual Bernard...

CULLMAN, Ala. – An adult female cat left unattended outside the Cullman County Animal Shelter before it opened Monday morning has prompted questions about...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging is asking individuals, churches and businesses to give approximately one hour a week to help deliver meals and companionship to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and supporters will gather on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Sportsman Lake Park to honor the life and memory of Tabitha Franklin, who has been missing since Aug. 13,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department has unveiled a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter as the newest addition to its fleet, providing officers with...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As students begin the 2026-27 school year, Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids is asking the community to help ensure local children have food...

ADDISON, Ala. - The preseason third-ranked 1A Addison Bulldogs hosted the Marion County Red Raiders for a jamboree game on Friday night and, in...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Christmas in Cullman has captured the attention of families from across the country, and now it has caught the attention of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 14, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont welcomed in the East Lawrence Eagles in a Thursday night jamboree, which kicked off with the Middle School teams getting...

CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County is seeking sponsors for its largest annual fundraiser, Designer Bag Bingo, set for Thursday, Nov. 12.  The 2026...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman VFW on Aug. 8, hosted its third Back-to-School Bash. The VFW Auxiliary’s Gina Adams said that the event was for...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 13, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Football season is officially back, and while fans will have to wait one more week for the regular season to kick...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A new Christian band has emerged in Cullman, one called "The Dwelling Company." The band is made up of six members:...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies had another amazing season of football in 2025, going undefeated and making a deep run in the playoffs....

Financial operations and reporting  May and June financials - no anomalies   Closing with Alabama Credit Union by Oct. 1  Passed motion to pay bill for e-books and audiobooks of $2,000 and $4,000 for content credit  $23,702.50 from operating balance (Alabama Credit Union transfers) cashed out and awaiting investment decision; Board agreed to deposit into operations and trigger a special call when a 4% CD is identified  Board policy changes and state code compliance  APLS/state code changes required specific wording additions across policies to remain eligible for state aid;...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – As the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recruits additional school resource officers, Sheriff-elect Chad Whaley says his long-term plans include placing additional SROs on high school campuses,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – More than 900 runners and walkers filled the streets around Cotton Creek Friday night for the inaugural Christina Chambers Twilight 5K, turning...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 10th annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Auctions, the North Alabama Agriplex’s signature fundraiser, will take place Thursday, Aug. 27, at The Venue at...

BREMEN, Ala. - Fueled by a 4-1 home record, the Cold Springs Eagles are coming off a 6-4 finish and close playoff miss in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The sixth annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament will return to Cross Creek Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 22, continuing a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders, led by head coach Alan Scott, rode a scorching hot offense to an 8-2 record and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Christina Chambers Twilight 5K will take place tomorrow night, Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. at Cotton Creek in Cullman.  Chambers,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Rural Transit System reported a 29% increase in ridership during July as its drivers traveled more than 46,000 miles connecting residents...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

ARLEY, Ala. - To say it’s been an impressive start to Daniel Evans’ career at Meek High school would be a disservice.  In three seasons,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College placed 76 student-athletes on the National Junior College Athletic Association’s 2025-26 All-Academic teams. The Lions had 24 student-athletes...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting on July 30, approving the contract for Lacey K. H. Wood. Wood will serve...

CULLMAN, Ala. — WildWater Cullman officially opened its new Paradise Lazy River Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the largest single expansion in the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth annual Ballin Like A Bulldog Basketball Camp took place on July 23rd and 24th, and 160 kids attended the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 4, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Willow Path, formerly known as Victim Services of Cullman, is celebrating 35 years of service. It has helped survivors of domestic violence and stood by them through the process...

CULLMAN, Ala. – A $279,267 pavement rehabilitation project is planned at Cullman Regional Airport - Folsom Field. Federal funds will cover approximately 95% of the total cost,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On July 30, the community charity softball game at Champion Field at Ingle Park had one purpose: to give back.  And give back it did.  Hosted...

CULLMAN, Ala. - In year one under Trent Walker, the Cullman Bearcats suffered from a slow start that eventually cost the team a playoff...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Their paths began at eight Cullman County high schools and led to state championships, collegiate national titles, coaching records and decades...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and regional nonprofit organizations have until Monday, Aug. 3, to apply for an opportunity to share their missions with hundreds of...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Baileyton hosted the National Gaited Horse Association (NGHA) Alabama State Horse Show on July 25, at Baileyton Park Arena. There were quite...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic will offer vision exams at reduced prices with Alabama Lions Sight on Aug. 26 and Sept. 30.  Community Engagement Coordinator Susan Crane said the Clinic is blessed with an incredibly supportive...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christian Lady Lions did some special things last season, as they went 11-15 and played in a Sub-Regional game...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 31, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman business owner and former combat military policeman Bart Crabtree recently announced his candidacy for Cullman Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees. Crabtree...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Families are invited to celebrate the start of the new school year during the 2026 Back-to-School Bash, hosted by the City...

CULLMAN, Ala. – On Wednesday, July 29, bells rang out over the St. Bernard campus to announce the election of the Right Reverend Brendan...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 29, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State has strengthened its volleyball coaching staff with the addition of former Priceville head coach Emily Williams as an assistant...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Athletics has once again demonstrated that success extends far beyond competition, earning the 2025-26 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope's Kaleigh Williams will be a junior at the start of the 2026-27 school year, and in an interview with...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 28, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Following a 0-10 season for the Bulldogs, changes were made in Hanceville, just not when anyone expected.  Less than six weeks from...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 27, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Earlier this month, Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden held a book signing event for local author, Missy Gurley and her book “The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt's Closet is set to take on the Sprout Fiber Internet and Cullman Electric Cooperative team as they host a free charity softball game Thursday, July...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Another season of West Point football is near, and after making the playoffs last year, junior quarterback Max Patterson will look...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 24, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Fresh off a promising 2025 season where the Eagles went 6-5, Vinemont, in Stephen Robinson’s tenth season at the helm, will...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman Fire Rescue personnel have been deployed to Texas as part of an Alabama response to dangerous flooding and rapidly...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Nora Burks will be a junior going into the 2026-2027 school year, and in an interview with the Tribune, she...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 21, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Shirley Burden Public Library invited Cullman County 4-H Extension Agent Kerri Roberts and Agent Assistant Daphne Gilmore to discuss and demonstrate solar power with young readers on July 15. Part...

ADDISON, Ala. - The Addison Bulldogs' 2025 season began with mystery, as they had a new head coach in Mark Hastings, and loads of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 20, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

FAIRVIEW, Ala.- Turnover was the theme of the offseason for the Fairview Aggies, who, prior to the retirement of legendary head coach George Redding,...

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomed physiatrist Nandan Patel, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group.   Patel earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed an internship in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. – United Way of Cullman County is collecting school supplies throughout July as part of its annual Stuff the Bus campaign.  Donations may be dropped off at EvaBank, Premier Bank, Cullman Electric Cooperative and the Cullman Police Department, according to United Way Office Manager Kayla Mize. Supplies may also be delivered during United Way’s weekend collection event at Walmart.   “With Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (happening) July 17-19, we encourage everyone to pick up a few extra school supplies while shopping,” Mize said.   She said a student’s school supply list can serve as a guide for selecting useful donations.  The most-needed items include pencils, crayons, markers, folders, glue sticks, scissors, backpacks and other classroom essentials. United Way asks that all donated items be new so students begin the school year with quality supplies.   Monetary donations are also accepted through Venmo and PayPal. Families and supporters may also purchase items through United Way’s Amazon Wish List.   “Every dollar donated goes directly toward purchasing school supplies for local students,” Mize said.  United Way has organized Stuff the Bus for several years to help Cullman County students and families prepare for the beginning of school.  Mize said the campaign is intended to provide students with the materials they need while reducing some of the financial pressure on families.  “Many local families fall into the ALICE category,” Mize said. “These are hardworking families who often struggle to make ends meet, and school supplies can be one more expense that’s difficult to manage.”  ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.  Mize said donations of any size can make a meaningful difference.  “Whether someone donates one pack of crayons or fills an entire backpack, every donation helps a local child start the school year with confidence,” she said.  Stuff the Bus also has personal significance for Mize. She first became involved with United Way by volunteering during the 2024 and 2025 drives.  “One day I stopped by the office to drop off donated supplies, and they asked if I wanted to interview right then for the office manager position that I had previously applied for,” Mize said.  “It’s a story I still laugh about today.”  United Way will also host its inaugural Dolly Parton Imagination Library Graduation Party Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Depot Park.  The event will recognize local children who are turning 5 and graduating from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as they prepare to enter kindergarten.  Families may attend activities, learn more about the Imagination Library and speak with United Way staff about the program. School supplies will also be collected during the event.  “It’s another great opportunity for the community to support local students while celebrating our youngest readers,” Mize said.  For more information or to make a donation, visit United Way of Cullman County on Facebook or at www.uwaycc.org, or call 256-739-2948.  Drop-off locations include the Cullman Electric Cooperative, Cullman Police Department, EvaBank (Hwy. 157 and Cherokee Avenue) and all Cullman-area Premier Bank of the South locations.  

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont multi-sport athlete Arleigh Thomason is going into her junior year as an Eagle, and her faith in God has been...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Heading into head coach Kevin McCravy’s third season at the helm, the West Point Warriors are looking to return to the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International held its annual Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, July 10, at The Venue at Cotton Creek.  Unsheltered International is a nonprofit...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Visit Cullman has been named the 2026 Alabama Tourism Organization of the Year, the highest honor presented to a destination marketing...