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GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night voted to revise and raise fire dues from $3 (within town limits)...

Updated 3-17-20 8:02 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - In a packed agenda Monday evening, the Cullman City Council voted to approve a new zoning ordinance that...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic Executive Director Jolanda Hutson and Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett on Monday afternoon issued this statement: The Good Samaritan...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday announced additional visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately. To further protect the health of our patients, workforce...

CULLMAN, Ala. - As concerns over the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, are increasing, Sheriff Matt Gentry has implemented several safety restrictions...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman is limiting social interaction at the government level in reaction to COVID-19 and is encouraging the conducting...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2020 unemployment rate remains at a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After the Alabama Supreme Court issued an order postponing most court activities across the state (see www.cullmantribune.com/2020/03/14/al-supreme-court-suspends-in-person-court-proceedings-statewide-most-local-cases-continued), Cullman County’s courts issued this...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenny Fisher, owner of Cullman-based cleaning/restoration service Hygenix CSR, posted to the company’s Facebook page early Sunday evening: ATTENTION CULLMAN COUNTY!!!! The spectrum...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state of Alabama and the declaration of a National Emergency by President...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the lobbies at both Cullman Electric Cooperative offices are closed to the public until further notice. As...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 47th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction saw a large crowd Friday evening. The silent and live auction featured items such...

3-14-20 at 8:52 p.m. UPDATE: Cases on Judge Rusty Turner’s Monday felony docket have been continued (postponed) to a later date. If you are...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in the global spotlight. Facing a short (two weeks or less) quarantine at home is a real possibility. Take...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Warm, comfortable weather is around the corner with the arrival of spring. The Tribune spoke with Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday morning yielded educational and useful information, when a free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Hanceville Assistant Fire Chief Bart Absher at Thursday night’s city council meeting discussed the possibility of the City requiring all new businesses...

Updated 3-13-20 9:07 p.m. DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council learned more details about the cleanup of the oil contamination in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Attorney Chad Floyd has been appointed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey as Cullman County District Judge, Place 1. Ivey’s...

Update 3-13-20 7:49 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, following the news of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, issued a State...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey formally signaled the open of Census 2020 participation statewide in an afternoon press conference held Thursday at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama judicial authorities on Wednesday instructed courts across the state to begin developing a contingency plan to maintain court operations in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Thursday released the following statement regarding the coronavirus COVID-19: The City of Cullman is concerned about the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a $5 million supplemental appropriation to the budget to combat the spread of COVID-19, commonly...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced today it is implementing visitation restrictions for hospital patients, effective immediately. To further protect the health of our patients,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County Tuesday evening hosted a community resource fair at the Cullman County Housing Authority Community Center. The...

CULLMAN, Ala.- A free financial and health care fraud prevention seminar, sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), North Central Alabama Regional Council of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson has announced the release of a public service announcement video produced in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman High School cafeteria will be packed this Saturday morning when the Cullman Kiwanis Club hosts its 64th annual Pancake...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.- Founded by Irish settlers in 1832, the city of Hanceville will celebrate its Irish heritage this Saturday with the third annual Hanceville...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Updated 3-16-20 at 11:31 a.m. This event has been postponed. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will host a services learning lab...

CORRECTION- 3-11-20 at 6:55 p.m. In The Tribune’s coverage of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) shot, we have said, “The SGB shot is FDA-approved.” In...

SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- It was a light agenda Tuesday evening for the South Vinemont Town Council. The only item of business pertained to the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A candlelight prayer vigil in memory of Curt Wilson is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. on the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Rotary Club will host the 47th Annual Rotary Club Auction this Friday, March 13 at Christ Hall at St....

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Updated 3-10-20 2:25 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman High School was on "heightened awareness" after a threat was allegedly made against one student...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently presented Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Grand Princess cruise ship, seen on countless newscasts circling off the coast of California for several days, docked today in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – As of Monday evening, there are no reported cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the disease known as...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Republican Party’s monthly meeting Saturday, Chairman Steve Cummings reported a 40% voter turnout for last Tuesday’s primary...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) hosted an inspirational “Storybook Palooza” for kids Saturday morning at the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, this week applauded Senate passage of the emergency supplemental funding...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There’s been a lot of talk about a new handsome blonde-haired fellow around the city of Hanceville. Whispers of his soulful...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center saw a packed house Friday evening for the first night of the 37th annual Stars...

Updated 3-16-20 9:37 p.m. Community Census Days Postponed All Community Census Days have been postponed for 30 days. As soon as a new schedule is approved,...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as...

Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Relay For Life of Cullman County, Cullman Police Department (CPD) and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Cullman...

David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2020 resulted in a wealth of good news...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

Winners to be announced in The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years ago, Josh Campbell and Citizens Bank & Trust (CBT) sponsored a hasty...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s memory loss ministry which provides stimulating activity for dementia patients and hours of respite for their...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Thursday afternoon learned the final total and received the proceeds from the 17th Annual Empty Bowls of...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With heavier-than-usual traffic expected during the spring break months of March and April, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists-...

BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council at its meeting this week heard from Parkside Basketball Coach Danny Weaver about the school’s efforts to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Vascular surgeon Michael Miller, MD has joined Cullman Regional Medical Group. He will be providing care to patients in the Cullman...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The 37th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo benefiting the West Point Warrior Band is returning to the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will take place Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex, 1714...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Super Tuesday, Cullman County voters gave Jeff “Clem” Clemons 49.66% of the vote for chairman of the Cullman County Commission,...

Updated 3-5-20 at 10:17 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – A Danville man was arrested in Cullman Tuesday after leading deputies from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s town government on Saturday met with a group of interested locals and representatives of neighboring communities to talk about plans...

CORRECTION- 3-11-20 at 6:55 p.m. In The Tribune’s coverage of the stellate ganglion block (SGB) shot, we have said, “The SGB shot is FDA-approved.” In...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of March 3, 2019 Day of Remembrance in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) joined the Cullman City Council Monday evening, when the council recognized the achievements of...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council held a small work session Monday evening, led by Fairview Mayor Pro Tempore Charles Banister in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as tying for the no. 6 micropolitan in the nation in the magazine’s...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Beverly Burke, who has in the last few years raised more than $3,500 for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Lions Club on Saturday enjoyed the benefits of a good reputation, good menu, long-standing tradition and beautiful weather for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Voters across Alabama will head to the polls this Tuesday, March 3 for the primary election. Cullman County voters should be...

CULLMAN, Ala. – After almost three decades of service, Cullman Police Department (CPD) Lt. Todd Chiaranda is retiring. Chiaranda’s colleagues celebrated his career Friday...

WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School scholars’ bowl team won in district competition this month at Hanceville without a single loss, continuing a...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama on Thursday stopped by The Red Door Cafe for what was his last campaign stop in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Police Department was given approval Thursday night by the city council to purchase a new Ford F-150 to replace...

CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced this week that Cullman Publix associates exceeded expectations in their 2019 United Way Campaign with...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Revenue announced Feb. 27, 2020 that due to inclement weather and flooding in parts of Alabama, the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate on Thursday adopted a joint resolution for the immediate creation and funding of three...

CULLMAN, Ala.  – In 1971, the Cullman Lions Club held its first fundraising dinner offering oysters and ham. With 49 years of practice and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Class was in session Wednesday morning at the Donald E. Green Active Adult Center with more than 20 seniors participating in...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Thursday, Feb. 27 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the March 3, 2020 primary election. Eligible Alabamians can...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College (WSCC) welcomed motivational speaker, storyteller and vocalist David Anthony Johnson Wednesday as part of the college’s Black History...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Adam Clark is recovering from several surgeries after being critically injured in a Feb. 11...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Director Dale Greer addressed the Cullman County Commission at its work session and meeting Tuesday morning,...

Updated 2-25-20 at 4:37 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Tuesday arrested Stephen L. Singleton, 72, of Cullman in connection with...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Olivia Burleson was named Wallace State Community College’s 2020 Homecoming Queen during the annual festivities on Monday night. She was crowned...

BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council back in September discussed preliminary plans for a municipal complex to be located on adjacent land west...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA...