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    Ivey announces CHOOSE Act family applications for 2026-2027 school year

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced The CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) family...

    Arrests and Incidents reported December 4, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 4, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Hanceville man killed in crash

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Alabama State Troopers...

    Vinemont man facing child pornography charges  

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – A Vinemont man is facing multiple child pornography charges. Omar Blas Hernandez, 32, was arrested Dec. 2, by Cullman County Sheriff’s...

    CCSO hosting rodeo sponsor dinner Dec. 9  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual rodeo sponsor dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at...

    Town of South Vinemont 4th annual Christmas in the Park Dec....

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The Town of South Vinemont will host its fourth annual Christmas in the Park on Sunday, Dec. 7, welcoming the community...

    Cullman Senior Center in need of volunteers  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Senior Center is searching for local volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Cullman.   Cullman County Commission on Aging...

    Fairview High FCCLA students advocate on Capitol Hill 

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Students from Fairview High School attended FCCLA’s Capitol Leadership in Washington, D.C., held Nov. 15-19, 2025. The five-day event brought together...

    Arrests and Incidents reported December 3, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Check out a Little Free Library near you! 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Little Free Library nonprofit organization was founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and now, you can find a Little Free Library...

    FCCLA students lead in service at the Farm-City Banquet   

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - FCCLA members from Cold Springs, Vinemont and Holly Pond schools, as well as Cullman Christian School, demonstrated leadership, professionalism and a...

    Buy local this holiday season: RedBird Farm  

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    The season of giving is upon us! What better way to show your love and appreciation than with a local, hand-crafted gift?  RedBird Farm is...

    Christmas at the Grotto: ‘There’s something here that brings peace’ 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Christmas at the Grotto has officially returned for its seventh year, inviting visitors into  a peaceful, artistic and spiritually centered holiday...

    Arrests and Incidents reported December 2, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    CCSO’s annual rodeo returns Dec. 12-13 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo will return to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center Dec. 12-13.   Cullman County Sheriff Matt...

    Arrests and Incidents reported December 1, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 1, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Falkville’s 3rd annual Christmas Parade set for Dec. 8  

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    FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.   Parade Event Planner and...

    Falkville’s 27th annual Christmas in the Park happening Dec. 7  

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    FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville and Community Pride will host their 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7,...

    Eagle Awareness Weekends celebrate 40th anniversary in January  

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    An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one...

    31st annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium Feb. 7 in Hanceville 

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 31st Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Wallace State Community College School of...

    The gift of warmth: Mary Carter Store encourages community donations on...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Mary Carter Store is inviting the community to take part in its Winter Warmth Drive during Small Business Saturday on Nov....

    Dodge City Tattoo Company is now Mud Creek Tattoo Company 

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Kelsey and John Riendeau recently rebranded and reopened their tattoo and piercing shop, Mud Creek Tattoo Company.   The shop was originally known...

    Explore Wonderland Under Warrior at Rickwood Caverns 

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    WARRIOR, Ala. - Families looking to add a little adventure to their holiday festivities won't have to travel very far. About 25–30 minutes from...

    Pet of the Week: Conner and his signature sit  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Conner, an Aussie mix around 10 months old, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.   He has quickly become a shelter...

    Lowe’s of Cullman marks 6 years of Thanksgiving service 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – For the sixth straight year, Zach Lee, Brian Roberts and their team at Lowe’s of Cullman served the community in a...

    Christmas event calendar 

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    Cullman Christkindlmarkt   Through Dec. 23 | Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. | Sundays, noon- 8 p.m. | Open seven days a week beginning Dec. 11...

    Curt’s Closet Christmas Open House set for Dec. 7 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Curt's Closet will host its first Christmas Open House this year. The event will take place Sunday, Dec. 7,...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 26, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Thanksgiving holiday travel tips from ALDOT 

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures...

    Cullman Housing Authority hosting Christmas movie event Dec. 9 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Housing Authority will host a kid-free holiday movie event for residents 18 and older on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at...

    (Updated) Cullman attorney Sara Baker allegedly tried to kill husband with...

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    Updated Nov. 26, 2025, at 10:53 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Court records made public on Wednesday, Nov. 26, allege that local attorney Sara Baker, 74,...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 25, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 25, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns State Park  

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    WARRIOR, Ala. - For the ninth straight year, Rickwood Caverns State Park will become a walkable holiday extravaganza known as Wonderland Under Warrior. The...

    Local entrepreneur hosts 2nd Small Business Christmas Market   

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A local entrepreneur hosted her second Small Business Christmas Market event on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...

    The Link serves up Thanksgiving blessings 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman community combined efforts on Saturday, Nov. 22, at The Link of Cullman County’s Thanksgiving Meal Kit Drive-Thru event. Local...

    Wreaths Across America to include Holly Pond, Duck River and Cullman...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Three Cullman County cemeteries will take part in this year’s Wreaths Across America tribute, joining thousands of locations across the country...

    Lights of Love to honor Edge, Ponder, hospice patients 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 24, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Crystal Lynn Brooks,...

    Cricket Wireless in Hanceville giving out turkey vouchers Monday

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cricket Wireless is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving. Cricket Wireless Regional Manager Abdullah “AB” Abumazen said that on Monday, Nov....

    Fairview Elementary Aggie Ambassadors collect more than 500 pounds of food...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Elementary students recently hosted a canned food drive, collecting more than 500 pounds of food for Cullman Caring for Kids.   Cullman...

    Winter Wonderland: ‘This is going to be the best and biggest...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The lights are on at the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park!Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius...

    Christkindlmarkt open for the season

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christkindlmarkt is open for the season, with officials cutting the ribbon to kick of the holiday festivities on Thursday, Nov....

    LIST: Local Thanksgiving meals

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Here’s a list of local Thanksgiving meal events. Know of one we missed? Email us at news@cullmantribune.com. Spirit Life Church Thanksgiving Holiday...

    The Link launches Open Season on Hunger  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After SNAP benefits were in limbo and as deer hunting season begins in the area, The Link of Cullman County has...

    Thaw, cook the Thanksgiving turkey with ease  

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing the star of the dinner table:...

    Local author spotlight: ‘More Than Enough: A Mother’s Journey Back to...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author and business owner Brittany Hamm held a meet and greet at the Cullman County Public Library in downtown Cullman...

    ALEA: Keep the roads safe so everyone can give thanks this...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As families across the state prepare to gather and give thanks, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to...

    St. Bernard student passes away at 17

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School lost one of its students suddenly this week. The school said in a statement Friday morning, “St. Bernard...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 21, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Cullman native sworn in as district captain for United States Coast...

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    MACKINAW CITY, Mich. - At the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony, held in Mackinaw City, Michigan on Nov. 2, 2025,...

    Wallace State hosting ‘The Nutcracker’ Nov. 22-23 

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host Ballet South’s production of “The Nutcracker” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at the Betty Leeth...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 20, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 20, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Berlin council talks farmers’ market project 

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    BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council met Monday, Nov. 17, with a good portion of the meeting devoted to discussion about the ongoing...

    Pet of the Week: Hero the happy hiker 

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       CULLMAN, Ala. – Hero, a Lab mix estimated to be about 3 years old, is the kind of dog who makes you feel better...

    Cullman Christkindlmarkt opens Thursday! 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year from the end of fall and start of winter, Cullman transforms into a living reflection of its German heritage....

    23rd annual Winter Wonderland display opens Thursday at Sportsman Lake Park  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The grand opening of the 23rd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will take place at 4:30 p.m....

    Cullman City Council approves moratorium on R-4 residential developments

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Nov. 17, and moved through a full agenda that included a moratorium on new R-4...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 19, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 19, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Chick-fil-A Cullman North to open Nov. 20  

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    CULLMAN, Ala.  –  Cullman’s new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 6 a.m. The restaurant will be led by Owner-Operator Randy...

    Bond revoked for man facing 3 murder counts in fiery Hanceville...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -  An Altoona man is behind bars until his murder trial after failing to show up for a recent court appearance. Cullman...

    Ginger Whitworth dies, prompting famous Alabama groundhog’s retirement

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    GRAYSVILLE, Ala. - Ginger Whitworth — the wonderfully eccentric, ditty-singing sidekick of Alabama’s beloved, weather-predicting groundhog, Smith Lake Jake — passed away on Nov....

    7th annual Christmas at the Grotto opens Nov. 20  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Christmas at the Grotto will open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Ave Maria Grotto. Ave...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 18, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Storm shelter tax credit available for Alabama homeowners 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama homeowners may be eligible for a state income tax credit to help offset the cost of building or installing a...

    Good Hope City Council talks community center updates 

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its Nov. 13 meeting heard updates on several ongoing projects, including the construction of...

    ALEA: Stay alert as deer movement increases statewide 

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding motorists to use extra caution on Alabama’s roadways this time of year, as...

    Jubilee hosting Singo Bingo fundraiser for Wallace State Singers Nov. 18

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Jubilee Kitchen and Bar will host a Singo Bingo night on Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. as a fundraiser for the...

    CPD: 2 arrested for exploiting elderly

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department said two people have been arrested in connection with what it called an organized scam operation targeting...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 17, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Rainbow trout can thrive in Alabama ponds during winter

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    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Enjoying a day fishing for rainbow trout doesn’t require an airline ticket from Alabama to Big Sky Country. All it takes...

    Jacobs proclaims Nov. 18 Retired Teachers’ Day in Cullman

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — Mayor Woody Jacobs has officially proclaimed Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, as Retired Teachers’ Day in the city of Cullman, in accordance with Alabama’s Senate Joint Resolution 82 (Act No. 90-183), which established the Tuesday of American Education Week each year as a day of recognition for retired teachers across the state.  American Education Week will be observed Nov.17–21, 2025, celebrating the importance of public education and honoring the professionals whose work has helped shape generations...

    Tigers For Tomorrow celebrates 20 years in Alabama, announces major expansion,...

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    ATTALLA, Ala. - This month marks a milestone for Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain as the preserve celebrates 20 years in Alabama. Since...

    PREP CHEER: 3 local squads win state titles 

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The 2025 AHSAA State Cheerleading Competition took place inside Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, on Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 10 and...

    Linda Kress Self named St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2026 IMPACT Award...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. — St. Paul’s Lutheran School recently announced that Linda Kress Self has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 IMPACT Award,...

    State Report Card: County, City school systems report highest grades in...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama State Department of Education Report Card for the 2024-2025 school year was released Thursday, Nov. 13, and both Cullman...

    Whaley, Rainwater, Golden honored at Super Citizen ceremony  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – A special event was held at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman on Wednesday, Nov. 12: the Super Citizen Culmination Ceremony. Three...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 14, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 14, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Alabama DHR: Full November SNAP benefits being released

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification Thursday morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service...

    Pet of the Week: Dundee loves to ‘make biscuits’  

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet Dundee, a 10-month-old blonde domestic shorthair with a heart as warm as his sunny coat. He’s The Cullman Tribune Pet...

    Vinemont Town Council approves employee supplement, new administrative vehicle 

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, addressing several new business items, employee matters...

    Rasco, Twilley win senior crowns

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The crown(s) returned Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, when, for the first time since 2019, the Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant was...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 13, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 13, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    $15K grant awarded for restoration of Joppa Normal and Industrial Collegiate...

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    JOPPA, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) gathered with Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Heath...

    Lola Kate Haynes attends Farmers Federation Leadership Conference 

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    COLUMBIANA, Ala. - A winding drive down Shelby County backroads and a crisp autumn morning welcomed almost 90 ninth and 10th graders to the...

    P and G Speedway to host Hootenanny 50 Nov. 15

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – What began as a backyard project to give one boy a quiet outlet has grown into a full-fledged racing venue. Now,...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 12, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 12, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA =...

    Smith Lake Baptist hosting food drive, free Thanksgiving dinner boxes for...

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    Updated Nov. 11, 2025 at 9:35 p.m. CRANE HILL, Ala. – Smith Lake Baptist Church is inviting the community to take part in its Food...

    Aurora IV and Wellness patients retain attorneys

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Birmingham-area law firm Morris Haynes on Monday said it has  been retained to represent patients of Cullman-based IV infusion clinic Aurora...

    CPRST earns national reaccreditation from CAPRA 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) has earned national reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies...

    Marshall files suit against Cullman IV clinic for allegedly administering unapproved...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, Nov. 10, announced that the Cullman County Circuit Court granted his request for a...

    Arrests and Incidents reported November 10, 2025

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.  GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear  Cullman County Sheriff’s...

    Lake Cleanup Days ‘worth every bit of effort’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Utilities wrapped up its second annual Lake Cleanup Days on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Volunteers, employees and community members met to...

    Veterans Day at OmniPlex: ‘The least we can do is thank...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans, families, friends and community members gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Cullman OmniPlex for a luncheon honoring those who...

    Listerhill Credit Union breaks ground on new Cullman location 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Listerhill Credit Union on Thursday, Nov. 6, broke ground on what it says will be a new, state-of-the-art branch in Cullman,...

    Cullman’s Isaac Jackson named Small Business Employee of the Year 

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Cullman’s Isaac Jackson was named Small Business Employee of the Year during the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with...

    Vinemont officials sworn in for new terms 

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council held its scheduled organizational meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, which served as the official swearing-in ceremony for...

    Gudger details efforts to honor veterans 

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - As Veterans Day approaches, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Thursday, Nov. 6, said he and his fellow...

    Love Like Lexi: Event highlights suicide prevention efforts

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker recently attended the second annual Love Like Lexi Gala, which was held Thursday, Oct. 30,...

    Pet of the Week: Luna is your purrfect match

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Luna, a 7-month-old domestic shorthair tuxedo cat, is The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week. Sociable and affectionate, Luna enjoys the company...