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    Calling Cullman County athletes

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to...

    Cullman County Board of Education recognizes student achievements

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon took time at the beginning of its June meeting on Thursday to...

    New principal named at Hanceville Middle School

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Susan Patrick to be the new principal of...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce holds 78th Annual Meeting and Garden...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party Tuesday evening at Stone Bridge Farms.  The...

    2nd Friday rescheduled

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2nd Friday has been rescheduled to June 18th, due to the weather. Bands...

    Pet of the Week: Take off with Flash!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Flash is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. Get...

    Cullman man arrested in south side shooting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a late evening shooting in the area of Golf Course Road on Cullman’s south side, Michael Allen Oliver, 43, of...

    Attempted murder suspect arrested

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing in the Walter community, finding a victim with multiple...

    Summer fun in Baileyton Town Park 

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton will kick off the first of several special events at the town’s park this Saturday with Baileyton...

    Colony Parks and Recreation offers full summer schedule, beginning Wednesday

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Parks and Recreation committee chairperson Jasmine Cole on Tuesday evening unveiled plans for multiple community events planned...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders collect summer play day wins over West Point,...

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    HARTSELLE, Ala. – Several local squads made the short trip to Hartselle Tuesday for a day of summer competition on the hardwood and the...

    Cullman Caring for Kids hits the road with Mobile Food Bank

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently began an outreach program using its new Mobile Food Bank to make its free groceries easier...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce and jobs in Good...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  –  Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to create commerce in the city of Good Hope and bring new jobs. The...

    Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program offers children a chance to...

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    COLONY, Ala. — The Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program will offer children an opportunity to raise their own vegetables in the raised garden...

    Cullman County Schools Summer Feeding Program

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning June 11, all students in Cullman County are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at the following lunchrooms: Fairview Holly Pond Good Hope...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Vincent Leonard Bailey

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    Vincent Leonard Bailey was born April 12, 1916 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United State Navy and served during World War II....

    A Little Eagle with big dreams

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come...

    ‘The heartbeat of our community’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The first of several cookouts planned for Cullman County’s senior centers took place Friday morning at the Cullman Senior Center by...

    Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954

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    Couples out on Sunday afternoon or night were: Ann McKoy and J.W. Cadle, Pat Schaefer and Roger Gentry, Jean Morgan and Darrell Mulaney, Judy Wesson and Perry...

    Bow Up!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Heritage Archery Club, Nichols Outfitters and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will host the 10th annual Bow-Up Against Breast...

    “I believe in Cullman”

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Six years ago, Dinner on First started as a fundraiser for a handicapped-accessible playground. Thanks the pandemic last year, the event...

    Friends of the Public Library sponsors children’s writing competition

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the Friends of the Cullman County Public Library are sponsoring a writing competition for the children of Cullman County....

    Palomino RV Resort hits full capacity for Memorial Day

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s investment in the development of an RV park, the Palomino RV Resort, at the Burrow Farm site on County Road...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Local elementary schools updating gym floors

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at...

    Cullman County Bosom Buddies Craft Fair and Vendor Expo fundraiser coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is thrilled to be hosting its first major fundraiser since 2019 at the Cullman Veterans...

    Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Louis Carlton Higginbotham

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    Louis Carlton Higginbotham was born June 4, 1923 and lived in Holly Pond. Higginbotham registered for the World War II draft on June 30,...

    Young players turn out for Bearcat baseball camp

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Summer has arrived and that means its camp season for young local athletes all over the area and more than 50...

    Pets on Parade!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - At the upcoming 2nd Friday celebration on June 11, 2021, the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host “Pets on Parade,”...

    ‘Community Splash!’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will offer a Monday discount to the general public through the summer, beginning June 7....

    Hanceville Public Library gets ready for summer

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library has loads of events planned for its community this summer and they are so excited to get started....

    Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Warriors host West Point youth baseball camp

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – They had to fight off a light rain shower Wednesday morning, but the Warriors were out on the field with...

    Raiders, Lady Raiders lead 2nd annual basketball skills camp

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both the varsity boys' and girls' basketball coaches and players at Good Hope High School hosted the second annual Raider...

    ‘Thank God we’re back!’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The sound of laughter and chatter returned to Cullman County senior centers Tuesday morning after they were closed in March 2020....

    Running 4 Heroes: K-9

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- At only 8 years old, Theresa Ann runs 1 mile for every fallen military and police officer listed on www.odmp.org/k9. Theresa Ann...

    2nd Friday downtown celebrations return June 11

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, people are ready to head back out, and the City of Cullman is eager to accommodate. On...

    Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Veteran Memorial: Jackie Junior Fulghum

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    Jackie Junior Fulghum was born March 3, 1943 in Cullman County and he lived in Hanceville. He was drafted into the United States Army...

    Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show returns to Wallace State June...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at...

    Local charitable organizations announce upcoming golf tournaments

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman charity clothing boutique Curt’s Closet and Cullman Child Advocacy Center Brooks’ Place both recently announced plans for fundraising golf tournaments...

    Recent briefing gives positive updates on Highway 157construction progress

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The construction on Alabama Highway 157 is well underway as Chilton Contractors Inc. work on the two-lane northbound roadway. The plans...

    Pet of the Week: Relax with Big Jake!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Big Jake is a one-year-old Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix....

    Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954

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    Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to...

    The Refuge Church hosts annual Fishing Rodeo

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- The Refuge Church in East Point, Alabama, off Highway 278, hosted their annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday morning. The rodeo kicked off at...

    Summer Safety: Memorial Day Weekend

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Going into Memorial Day Weekend, many people have plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. However, it's important to...

    Cullman Regional welcomes occupational medicine physician Donald Battle, MD, to medical...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified family physician Donald Battle, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Battle is a graduate of...

    Five WWI veterans to be honored at special ceremony today

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Five men will be honored Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park hosted by the American Legion...

    Editorial: Laying stress at the door

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    As a certified yoga instructor who has taught for over seven years, Beverly Dotesy found her neighboring passion in massage therapy. She had always...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    WSCC SOFTBALL: Season ends in NJCAA Division I National Championship quarterfinals...

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    View pictures from Thursday’s game | https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallacestate/albums/72157719337756505 YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State softball’s season ended Thursday night at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I...

    Cullman Community Theatre hopes for summer show, summer theater camp coming...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre announced this week via social media, “Cullman Community Theatre's Summer Season is on! Due to very recent updates...

    Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet grab-and-go to offer grab-and-go meals starting Wednesday, June...

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    COLONY, Ala. - The Colony office of Carpenter’s Cabinet will start its summer feeding program on Wednesday, June 2 and running through Aug. 11,...

    Improvement efforts continue to be made at Cullman Memory Gardens as...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board is hoping the community will support their efforts as they continue to make improvements at Cullman...

    Flags placed at Cullman Memory Gardens by Cullman VFW members

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board, members of the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 and other volunteers came out Thursday...

    Veteran Memorial: James Walter Brock III

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    James Walter Brock III was born December 1, 1946 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the...

    Upcoming Memorial Day weekend events

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several events happening around Cullman County this Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day has become a time that many...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Looking back at a fun 2021 season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 season was an eventful and memorable one for several local teams. Holly Pond, Cullman, Cold Springs, Good Hope and...

    No. 5 Wallace State rebounds late Wednesday at nationals after extra-inning...

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    View pictures from Wednesday’s games | https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallacestate/albums/72157719276365153 YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team kept its season alive late Wednesday night, defeating Odessa College 10-2 in five...

    German Axe Throwing Company to host charity tournament to benefit Children’s...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company (GATCo) is enjoying its novel place in Cullman area recreation, and will host a charity tournament on...

    Curt’s Closet goes full time: charitable boutique now open Tuesday-Friday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Wilson started her new job on Tuesday, May 25. Her charitable clothing and accessory boutique Curt's Closet started new business...

    The halls of knowledge: Cullman County Public Library

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - When you walk into the Cullman County Public Library, you are greeted by a rush of cool air and quiet, but...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    PREP BASEBALL: A look back at an exciting 2021 season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Another high school baseball season has come to a close and several local teams had some big seasons. We saw a...

    Folds twirls three-hit shutout, lifting No. 5 Wallace State softball in...

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    YUMA, ARIZ. – Haylee Folds twirled a three-hit gem and five Wallace State softball players accounted for RBIs in the Lions’ 5-0 first-round victory over...

    ‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ coming this Sunday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in...

    LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to...

    Cullman Caring for Kids faces food supply shortfalls as summer approaches

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to...

    Pet of the Week: Finish the school year with a great...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:  Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    CATA cosmetology student wins with Alabama-inspired design

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network,...

    East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years of service

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition...

    Victim Services seeks to bring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to Cullman

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     CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular...

    New principal named at Hanceville High School

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Central Board of Control selects Alvin Briggs as next AHSAA Executive...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association....

    Veteran Memorial: Rufus B. Humphries and Tolbert L. Humphries

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    Rufus B. Humphries  Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and...

    Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954

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    Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs....

    Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    ‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit...

    Five names added to Cullman WW1 memorial after Tribune reporter discovers...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors...

    Editorial: Music’s comeback in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - While live music may have been a staple for many before the pandemic hit, it has certainly dwindled to a crawl...

    COVID-19 – Then and now

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    With so many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more and more people being vaccinated, folks are finally able to return to their normal activities....

    Veteran Memorial: Bernice Entrekin

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    Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and...

    Pet of the Week: Pick a winner with Winnie!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:   Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix....

    Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Duck River Reservoir boat ramps closing at 5 p.m. today

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman has announced the temporary closure of its boat ramps at the Duck River Reservoir today, May 20...

    Veteran Memorial: Allie Snider

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    Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served...

    Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick

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    Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a...

    Alabama Farm Credit welcomes new chief financial officer

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit has named Kedric Karkosh CFO of the $1.1 billion rural lending cooperative. In this role, he manages the...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan honored by Cullman County Commission

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission honored Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan at the beginning of its Tuesday evening commission meeting. As stated...

    Frankweiler Fountain flows again!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on...

    Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2021

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...