Tag: Local
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Cullman handles Carver Birmingham 65-42 to remain...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ninth-ranked Cullman Bearcats returned home to host Carver Birmingham at Cullman High School Tuesday night and the ‘Cats built a...
Arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State signs articulation agreement with Athens State for Advanced Manufacturing...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A new partnership between Athens State University and Wallace State Community College will make it easier for individuals to pursue high-demand,...
Cold Springs High School student arrested for terrorist threat
BREMEN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Cold Springs High School student on Friday for making a terrorist threat.
Carmel Anthony Messina, 18,...
RECLASSIFICATION: AHSAA releases new fall classifications; Addison, Holly Pond on the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) released its reclassification numbers for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years Tuesday morning and...
Kids Loving Kids serves over 1000 families in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids Loving Kids held three giveaways over the weekend at Meek Baptist Church in Arley, Spirit Life Church in Cullman and...
Cullman Elks Lodge collecting donations for Kentucky disaster relief
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge is currently accepting donations of items, as well as monetary donations for their disaster relief fund directed...
Good Hope City Council recognizes local teams, awards road contract
Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and tackled a new list of agenda items...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope collects big road wins at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road to take on Holly Pond in some Monday night hoops action and both the Raiders...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits varsity matchups against Danville
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Danville Hawks for a pair of varsity games at Allen Stephenson Gym on Monday night and came away with...
‘Cullman is our home:’ Nathan Anderson returning as CPRST director
CULLMAN, Ala. – A familiar face is returning to the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism offices. Nathan Anderson is stepping into his former...
Arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman Inc. receives $234,477 from ADECA...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $4.8 million to help provide services to child victims of abuse, neglect and sexual...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Lionel Bennefield, of Joppa, had been improving in a Birmingham hospital. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Desser Bennefield could not be reached on Friday...
Eagle Awareness Weekends in Guntersville planned for January and February
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2022, through February 2022.
The events will feature...
Pet of the Week: Take a joyride with Maggie Mae!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Maggie Mae is a 2.75-3-year-old Shepherd/terrier...
Dreher’s plays host to Chamber event ‘Burgers and Brews’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce held its Burgers and Brews event at local Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Monday evening. While...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors edge Fairview 45-44 in 2OT, Aggies pull...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Friday night and both games...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont rallies to top East Lawrence 54-50 in OT,...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles hosted East Lawrence for a pair of area matchups Friday night and the Lady Eagles...
Arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Guest Editorial: Finding inspiration in Cullman’s music scene
CULLMAN, Ala. - Whether on warm summer evenings or brisk winter nights, people head into local venues to shake off the work week and...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office thanks this weekend’s Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Sponsorship Dinner took place Tuesday night at Brick Haven Venue. This dinner honors the...
Arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: 5 local squads ranked in 1st ASWA poll
CULLMAN, Ala. – This season’s first Alabama Sports Writers Association poll is out, and five local teams earned a spot in the rankings. On...
Arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Aggies top Guntersville 49-48 in OT, Aggies fall...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview tipped off area play at home Tuesday night as they hosted Guntersville in a pair of huge games. In a classic back-and-forth...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops area matchups to Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrival Winston County High School Yellow Jackets on a brisk Tuesday evening at Allen Stephenson Gym. The Jackets were not...
Arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Harris family organizes memorial fund for Marc Harris
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS LLC 501c3 is a nonprofit organization began by the Harris family in honor of...
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast With Santa fundraiser thanks sponsors...
BERLIIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department held a Pancake Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday. The event took place from 7:00 a.m....
Kids Loving Kids in need of Christmas donations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit organization Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is in need of 85 dolls for giveaways on December 11...
Arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Man arrested in Sunday road rage shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Good Hope area on Sunday, December 5.
The...
Holly Pond hosts ribbon cutting for new Pine Grove Trading Co....
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pine Grove Trading Co. has a true desire to make a house feel like a home, a sentiment the mother/daughter...
Good Hope Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park to take...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope will be holding it’s annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 11 beginning at...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at AHSAA State Championships in...
AUBURN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School swim team competed at this weekend’s AHSAA State Championship Swim Meet at Auburn University. Among the 10 qualifying...
Possible road rage leads to shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
While employees of the Cullman Furniture Company were loading a truck, on Monday, the engine died and when a driver got out to crank...
Seven car break-in attempts end in cross state investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were multiple incident reports filed with the Cullman Police Department for attempted vehicle break-ins over the past week.
Public Relations Officer...
Hanceville Civitan Club to host Christmas parade today
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 32nd Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at noon in downtown Hanceville.
Hanceville Civitan...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Friday night matchups with Brewer
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fans packed Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night to see the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors square off against Brewer...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Redding named 5A Coach of the Year
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This season was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold posted a school-record 12 wins, scored a...
Arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama Farm Credit donates over $2,500 for agricultural education
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by donating $2,500 to help Wallace State Community College expand its Small Farmer Training Program...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps area openers against Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night to host area openers against Curry and they both...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs top Oakwood Academy at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 1A Oakwood Adventist Academy Mustangs, from Huntsville, in the cozy confines of Allen Stephenson Gym on Thursday night. Addison won both...
East Cullman Baptist Association collecting backpacks for Christmas donation event Dec....
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing to hold their annual Christmas Backpacks Mission Project for the 2021 holiday season....
Arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Multiple meth related arrests over Thanksgiving holiday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November...
Bosom Buddies Foundation receives first ever Diamond sponsor Bill Smith Buick...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation raises money to help cancer patients who are about to start cancer treatment programs who...
Hanceville Birmingham Fastener location holds first Christmas lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building,...
Pop-up drive-in to bring Christmas movies to Cullman Fairgrounds for December
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema, a pop-up drive in theatre, will be presenting holiday films at the Cullman Fairgrounds throughout the month of...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison’s Smothers signs with Coastal Alabama
ADDISON, Ala. -- Family, food and fun were the order of the day at the Library in Addison High School as another proud Addison...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies collect road wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night, but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Aggies and Lady Aggies came...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats top Madison Academy in home opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both Cullman varsity squads hosted their first home games of the season against Madison Academy Tuesday night and both of them...
Cullman Community Band gears up for their Christmas Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band has announced that their Christmas Concert will be held on Monday, December 6, at the Cullman High...
Pet of the Week: Plan a playdate with Lil Tootsie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lil Tootsie is a 1-1.5-year-old Doxie mix....
Curt’s Closet adds Wallace State as drop-off location
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Curt's Closet, a non-profit organization located at 1101 3rd Ave SE, has over 20 drop off locations in Cullman and has...
Snead’s Farmhouse hosting book tour event this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Judy Snead of Snead's Farmhouse and Deitra Deal will be doing a reading of their new children’s book, “It Takes Two...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors fall to Deshler at home
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors returned home to host Deshler for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night,...
Multiple arrested in unrelated drug charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man for 13 drug and theft warrants on Sunday, November 21.
Deputies from...
Arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullmanites share their favorite recipes for the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many, the meals shared with their friends and families are the highlight of the holidays. Everyone wants to bring something...
Falkville man arrested on sexual abuse for a Grand Jury indictment
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man on sexual abuse charges on Tuesday, November 23.
Arnold Douglas Naramore, 78, of...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd, of Hanceville, visited Beech Grove relatives on Sunday.
Mrs. Race Lowery spent Sunday with her parents,...
Pet of the Week: Go exploring with Vera!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Vera is a 1-1.5-year-old hound/terrier/Cur mix. She...
Jones Chapel Fire Department receives biggest ever grant from FEMA
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department recently received three different grants from FEMA’S Assistance to Firefighters Grants, the Cullman County Community Development...
New Good Hope bridge dedicated to Glenda Sapp Doss
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Wednesday, the new Glenda Sapp Doss Bridge on Doss Road in Good Hope was dedicated to Jack Doss’ late...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s historic playoff run ends with 47-17 loss at...
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – Fairview’s season continued in Pleasant Grove Friday night when the Aggies hit the field to take on the second-ranked Spartans...
Arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Forge meets every first Sunday at Peinhardt Living History Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Forge Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 by Jim Batson to teach and promote the art of...
Sacred Heart Church holds annual Turkey Bazaar
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus held their annual Turkey Bazaar Saturday evening, awarding parishioner Andy Gravemen...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab downs Lincoln County 76-64 to win 65th Holly...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads returned to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Wednesday for the final day of the 65th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving...
Stolen vehicle involved in high pursuit through multiple counties
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On November 24, 2021, at 12:45 p.m., Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle. During the investigation of the...
Winter Wonderland Senior Night returns to Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging and Doug Davenport with the Parks and Recreation department are partnering to present the Winter...
Arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
SPORTS COLUMN: Finding clarity in the chaos after week 12
Another One Bites The Dust: Another week, another chaotic outcome that's beginning to paint a clear picture. No. 23 Utah ended the first half with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Arab, Holly Pond, Fairview collect wins at Holly Pond...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads were back in action at this year’s Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday night after competing on day...
AHSAA SPOTLIGHT: Fairview’s Frost rushes for 5 TDs to lead Aggies...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Sophomore running back Eli Frost rushed for 264 yards and five touchdowns on 25 carries last week to propel Fairview High...
Voting open for Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Storefront Christmas Display...
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer...
Arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Schools countywide participate in Cullman Caring for Kids’ #StompOutHunger food drive
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - “Our mission is that no child will ever be abused, no child will go to bed hungry, no infants will...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies ready for semifinal clash at No. 2 Pleasant...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Fairview Aggies are in the final four of the Class 5A State Playoffs...
Arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Veteran Memorial: James Richard Hawk
James Richard Hawk was born November 1, 1948 in Cullman County. He grew up in Hanceville with his parents, Tom D. and Margaret Ella...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball’s season ends at NJCAA National Championship with record...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s volleyball team had its fantastic season end over the weekend at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championship in...
PREP SWIMMING: 10 CHS swimmers qualify for State Meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School had 10 swimmers in the field at last weekend’s AHSAA North Sectional Meet at the Huntsville Aquatics Center...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison takes 2 from Lindsay Lane Saturday
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lindsay Lane Lions for a two-game match and Addison wasn't a very good host. The Lady Dawgs got it...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope sweeps varsity matchups with Susan Moore
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted Susan Moore in Saturday night hoops action and both teams picked up wins in their home openers. The Lady...
Veteran Memorial: George Kenneth Golden
George Kenneth Golden was born November 22, 1948 in Morgan County. His parents were George T. and Pearl Ruth (Johnson) Golden and the family...
Cullman Master Gardener’s distribute sweet potatoes to non-profit organizations in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex hosted the Cullman County Master Gardener’s meeting Wednesday morning. The Gardeners welcomed Adrienne Standridge, coordinator for the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison sweeps varsity matchups against Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Meek Tigers for a pair of varsity matchups Friday and both the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs collected a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview downs Parker 44-27, advances to semi-finals for 1st...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Friday night after eliminating Russellville on the road last week and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s playoff run ends with 35-28 loss to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders were back on the field at James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night and playing in the...
Arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Limited Christmas Trees available in Cullman due to national shortage
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to a national Christmas tree shortage, The American Christmas Tree Association recommends U.S. consumers find their Christmas tree early this...
PREP SOFTBALL: Addison’s Luker signs with Calhoun
ADDISON, Ala. -- It was an exciting day in the life of a young Addison Lady Bulldog as Anna Grace Luker signed her national...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball coach Allen Sharpe reaches 400 career wins; teams...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball’s Wallace State men’s basketball coach Allen Sharpe has achieved 400 career wins.
The Lions registered a 68-52 road victory against Coastal...
