Tag: Local
Blaire Troutman earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Blaire Troutman of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Troutman, a freshman at Wallace State...
‘Dreaming out loud’: CPRST holds Center of the Arts Community Theatre...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday night, hosted a community forum for the Center of the Arts Community...
Gudger announces $347K in economic development funding for Jack’s project in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced the Town of Fairview is receiving $347,160 in economic development...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont ready to hit the field this fall
VINEMONT, Ala. – Fall is here, it’s nearly time to kick off football season once again and that means the Vinemont Eagles are preparing...
Cullman Swim Team holds end of season banquet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- On Sunday, August 10th, the Cullman Swim Team held its end of the season banquet at the Traditions Bank Event Building with over 250 in...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“Atmosphere” is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1970s and early 1980s during the development of NASA’s space shuttle program. I am struggling with...
Pet of the Week: Dixie’s heart is as big as her...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Dixie, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week! She’s a 4–5-year-old Border Collie mix whose zest for life is simply contagious....
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison plays jamboree at Lynn
LYNN, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Lynn to take on the county rival Bears in a jamboree game Thursday night as they prepare to...
COLUMN: Paw Paw goes to college
Well, it’s official and it feels weird. So weird, that I dug up my old fraternity jacket to see if it fits. Not even...
Hidden gems: Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures
Smith Lake Zip Line Adventures is more than just a fun day at the lake; it’s a family friendly adventure filled with sky bridges,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos ready to ride back onto the field this...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season is approaching once again, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing all summer to get back on...
Vinemont Town Council approves lease agreement with Girl Scout Troop, transportation...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, with all council members in attendance.
The meeting opened with quick...
Annalee Allen earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a sophomore at Auburn University,...
‘No matter how hard your situations are, there’s a way to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High School's Aaron Lopez collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about some of his favorite...
Susan Eller announces re-election campaign for Good Hope City Council, Place...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope City Councilwoman Susan Eller this week officially announced her re-election bid.
Below is Eller’s announcement.
Susan Eller, current member of...
Cullman City Council moves forward on recreation, entertainment, aviation improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening looked toward future developments and improvements with both reports and resolutions.
Public Safety Committee Chairman...
‘Every time I go on the air, I’m representing Jax State’
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Joseph Scott Morgan, a professor at Jacksonville State University's Forensic Investigations Department, is a well-known true crime expert. His work on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs preparing to get back on the gridiron
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles are coming off a playoff appearance in 2024 and with some impact players returning to the field...
CPD executes search warrant at Infusion Wellness and Spa
CULLMAN, Ala. - A search warrant was executed at a downtown Cullman business on Monday, Aug. 11, by CPD patrol officers and investigators.
The warrant...
Debates set for District 11, municipal races
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune Debate Series is entering its final stretch, bringing voters face to face with State House District 11candidates and candidates...
Former First Community Bank Vice President sentenced to 5 years in...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Cullman woman has been sentenced for her involvement in an embezzlement scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.
U.S. District Court Judge...
Cullman County Schools awarded largest grant in system history for new...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and officials with Cullman County Schools announced a major investment in future plans for...
FAITH: ‘The Lord has a plan for me that is better...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School’s Emma Cleghorn is starting her senior year, and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with God, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison looking to bounce back in 2025
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs are preparing to kick off a new season and will do so under the leadership of veteran Head...
5th Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug....
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Hunt family is proud to announce the fifth Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament, set to take place on...
Recipe revival: Grandma Ottie Bentley’s Boiled Cookies
The aroma of cocoa and peanut butter bubbling in an iron skillet can be a magical memory. These sweets are more than just what...
Center of the Arts Community Theatre, East Side Park forums coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism will host two community forums this month: one for the Center of the Arts Community...
Families, friends gather to honor local heroes at Purple Heart memorial...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The 2025 Purple Heart Memorial Service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Purple Heart Monument in Sparkman Park, honoring fallen...
State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The State House District 12 Special Primary Runoff Election is today, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-7...
Kevin Eastman announced as keynote speaker for Lion Athletics Benefit Dinner
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Kevin Eastman, renowned NBA coach, executive, and motivational speaker, will serve as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers poised for postseason return in 2025
ARLEY, Ala. – After punching their ticket the postseason last fall, the Meek Tigers are ready to put together another playoff push in 2025....
Girl Gathered: Women’s social club
When Savannah Mahaffey found herself longing for friendship and meaningful connections, she decided to do something about it. In May 2025, she founded Girl...
Business spotlight: Cullman’s Branch Books 2
A family owned new and used bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books 2, in Cullman in 2024. Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened...
Restaurant spotlight: Cullman’s Wissota Chophouse blends Midwestern flavors with Southern culture
Wissota Chophouse introduces a new dining experience to Cullman. Tucked inside the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites on the city’s southwest side, Wissota is a...
Wallace State opens Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Winston County Community Learning Center — a facility...
Wallace State on track for another fall enrollment increase following summer...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College struck another enrollment milestone, marking a 10-year high for the summer term with 3,100 students registered for...
COLUMN: The final leg of our Western trip
Continued from www.cullmantribune.com/2025/07/20/column-from-dinosaurs-to-devils
Have you ever seen one of our presidents? On June 6, 1991, on the 47th anniversary of D-Day, I saw and heard...
Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 honored in pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the Radiation Therapy Class of 2025 during a pinning ceremony held Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the...
FAITH: ‘God’s in control’: Holly Pond’s Bellah Carr reflects on her...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond High School's Bellah Carr is about to start her junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 9, 1945
From the files of Aug. 9, 1945
HANCEVILLE HAPPENINGSBy HAZEL CARSTENSEN
Misses Dorothy Jackson, Margaret Hudson and Wanda Gibbs are visiting friends in Washington, D. C.,...
Wallace State celebrates Occupational Therapy Assistant graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the graduation of more than 40 students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program with a...
FAITH: ‘I believe everyone needs to put their faith in Him’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High School’s Miley Bales will be a senior this school year, and in this interview, she discussed her relationship with...
Minecraft Nerds Unite!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Minecraft Nerds Unite! club had its open house meeting at the Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville Aug. 6.
The private...
Extension celebrates newly certified Master Gardeners
CULLMAN, Ala. – On July 31, the Cullman County Extension Office celebrated the achievements of its 2024 Master Gardener Intern class, marking the end...
City receives $500K LWCF grant for East Side Park upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the City of Cullman has received a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant...
Local heroes: Judy Snead and the impact of Snead’s Farmhouse
What began as a spontaneous decision to raise a few chickens quickly blossomed into a life-changing mission for Cullman’s Judy Snead — a mission...
Business spotlight: Gypsy Soul Antiques & Things
Gypsy Soul Antiques & Things is a store that embodies an eclectic appreciation of the past. In addition to vintage finds, the store is...
FAITH: Center Hill Baptist invites community to join choir
Center Hill Baptist Church in Hanceville recently made a public invite to the community to join choir rehearsals.
Center Hill’s pastor’s wife Angelyn Riggs said...
Pet of the Week: GingerBean is the purrfect mix of sweet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet GingerBean, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. She’s a gorgeous 1-year-old tortoiseshell domestic shorthair whose personality is as colorful...
Glam & Glow Salon opens in Dodge City
DODGE CITY, Ala. - On Monday, Aug. 4, a new business opened in Dodge City. Glam & Glow Salon, a full-service hair and tanning...
Baileyton residents express frustration with council proceedings
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway commenced the monthly session of the Baileyton Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
City school board meeting notes: Aug. 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Aug. 5, to address a series of action and personnel items.
The board awarded bid...
Wallace State Sonography Program celebrates recent graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College honored the Class of 2025 from its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program’s Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) pathway during...
CCBOE Teacher Institute held at Desperation Church
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers and other school staff met at the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Teacher Institute on Aug. 1, at Desperation...
Fairview welcomes upcoming mayor, council members, declines trailer park demolition bid
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry commenced the monthly session of the Fairview Town Council on Aug. 4, 2025. The meeting opened with an...
Gudger presents additional $1M to Cullman County Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Wednesday presented a check for $1 million in additional State funds to...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison’s Wilkins signs with Bevill State
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Addison High School. Friends, family and coaches gathered to celebrate one Bulldog standout taking the...
FAITH: ‘He loves you unconditionally’: Cold Springs’ Anna Medina discusses relationship...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs High School’s Anna Medina is preparing to start junior year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting...
From small-town roots to YouTube stardom: Brad Steele’s journey to the...
Brad Steele never set out to become a YouTube star. In fact, Steele would tell you that it was “almost by accident” that his...
Mavens & Makers open downtown
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local favorite Mavens & Makers, owned by Ashlea Chance, in June relocated to a more accessible location in downtown Cullman, bringing...
CCBOE enters land purchase agreement; new career center planned
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has entered into a real estate purchase agreement for several acres of land located in south-central Cullman County,...
CPD arrests Falkville man for theft
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Falkville man was arrested by the Cullman Police Department in connection to a theft reported at the Red Roof Inn...
‘Heartland Revival’: Quilters hold 2025 show
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Heartland Quilters Guild hosted its 2025 quilt show, the “Heartland Revival,” Aug. 1-2, at St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church. The...
FAITH: ‘The harvest is ripe’
Bibles & Backpacks blesses hundreds ahead of school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, Aug. 2, Commissioned for Christ held its first-ever Bibles & Backpacks...
ALEA honors life and service of retired K-9 Pici
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With deep respect and heavy hearts, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Monday, Aug. 4, announced the passing of retired...
Kenneth Cornelius announces candidacy for Cullman County revenue commissioner
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director, Hanceville City Councilman and local businessman Kenneth Cornelius has announced he will seek the Republican...
Back-to-school tips for parents: From lunchboxes to letting go
Wrapping up summer fun and preparing to head back to school can cause stress for both students and parents. Find comfort by easing into...
Restaurant spotlight: Fan-favorite Mexican restaurant for more than 20 years
Los Cabos, a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant, has been serving up goodness in Cullman since opening in April 2003.
Manager Adam Flores’ family...
A day in the life: Officer Bill Pagan
Long before the first school bell of the day rings, Cullman Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) Bill Pagan is already hard at work,...
Bigger, brighter and steeped in tradition
Oktoberfest returns to Cullman Oct. 2-4, 2025
With the clang of steins in the biergarten and the swirl of dancers in dirndls and lederhosen, Cullman’s...
Journey Church: You are never alone
Journey Church was originally known by a different name, but in September 2002, with the arrival of new leadership and a renewed vision, it...
‘Vinemont has been a very special place to me’: Shayla Colchado...
Vinemont senior Shayla Colchado earned her diploma in May and in this interview, she talked about her experience at school and what she’ll miss...
COLUMN: Milestone Birthdays
Everybody has a birthday and everybody has one every year. Well, except for those individuals who were born on Feb. 29. Recently, I think...
WSCC Dental Assisting program celebrates recent graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program celebrated its latest graduates with a pinning ceremony held on Monday, July 28, at...
Editorial: PACs v. SIGs – What’s the difference and why it...
In today’s highly charged political landscape, the terms “political action committee” (PAC) and “special interest group” (SIG) are often used interchangeably; however, they are...
Welcome Homestead hosts fall gardening event
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Welcome Homestead in Baileyton hosted its most recent Women’s Homesteading Group event on Thursday, July 31, focused on fall gardening.
The group...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 2, 1962
From the files of Aug. 2, 1962
Parks Buzzing With Excitement
EAST SIDE PARK
The park has buzzed with excitement of the circus Friday at 2 p.m....
FAITH: ‘God works miracles’: Cold Springs’ Hollyn Bruer reflects on her...
Cold Springs High School’s Hollyn Bruer is preparing to start her junior year in August, and in this interview, she discussed her faith, her...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met July 28 to discuss personnel matters and action items before the start of the new...
FPLCC hosting Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) is hosting the Spooktacular Storybook 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on...
From practice fields to Friday nights: Area bands marching toward fall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Band students all across Cullman County have been working hard from early mornings to late at night, marking drill sets, memorizing...
Cullman Christian School purchases Beech Ave. property
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has officially purchased the Beech Avenue property it has called home since 2020. The school purchased the property...
BREAKING: Gudger files legislation to repeal resort development and annexation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, has pre-filed legislation for the 2026 regular session that will repeal Senate Bill 322, block...
FAITH: ‘God doesn’t need you to be perfect’: Cold Springs’ Hayla...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' High School's Hayla Watson collected her diploma in May, and in this interview, she discusses her relationship with God,...
Allen reminds Alabamians of absentee voting deadlines ahead of Aug. 26...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Sec. of State Wes Allen this week reminded Alabama voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot...
Pet of the Week: Meet Tess, a true companion at heart
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tess is the perfect combination of all that is good and kind in the dog world. At approximately 4.5 to 5...
Wallace State experiences historic success with 4 first-year coaches leading the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College embraced a new era of leadership across its athletic programs, with four new head coaches stepping into...
FAITH: ‘I would love for everyone to know Him’: Addison’s Mattie...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School's Mattie Johnson will start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting...
Gudger announces $750K in state grant funding for research and technology...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced that the City of Cullman is receiving a $750,000 state...
Eliana Hollis creates East Elementary garden mural
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate Eliana Hollis has created a vibrant mural for East Elementary School’s garden. For Hollis, the project was...
CCSO, CPD share school safety protocols
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Police Department each had school resource officer (SRO) training programs, as well as...
Grow Hope: ‘A chance for us to dream even bigger”
Hope Horses holds Grow Hope Dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hope Horses, Inc. held its Grow Hope Dinner on July 24, at its facility. Local businesses,...
Victim Services in need of teen, shelter items
5th annual Masquerade Ball coming Sept. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman offers a full range of no-cost services for survivors of domestic...
‘Cherish all the memories with your friends’: Hanceville’s Jonathan Rodriguez reflects...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville High's Jonathan Rodriguez collected his diploma in May, and in this interview, he talked about some of his favorite memories...
Shirley Burden Public Library happenings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Shirley Burden Public Library in Hanceville has had a full schedule throughout July, featuring fun activities for young readers, hosting...
Hawk Fest celebrates community, new gymnasium floor at Harmony
LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School held its traditional Hawk Fest celebration on Saturday, July 26, giving the community a chance to come together before...
Editorial: Tribune debate series puts voters first
No candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the State House District 12 Special Primary Election on July 15. That means Republicans...
‘It is a joy’
Red Barn Farm hosting Flower Fridays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Red Barn Farm, known for its homemade baked goods and fresh-picked flower bouquets, is hosting a...
Tradition! Cullman Community Theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof in August
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman, that quaint but growing German colony in north Alabama, will take on a little more international flavor in the next...
Commissioned for Christ free ‘Bibles & Backpacks’ back-to-school outreach – Aug....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Commissioned for Christ will host its inaugural “Bibles & Backpacks” back-to-school outreach on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at...
