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2017 Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - Santa Claus will be in the Cullman County Courthouse lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday,...

Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (right) with school board members (L-R) Jason Speegle (departing), Mike Graves (stepping down as president) and Chris...

"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22, 4-9 p.m. Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue! Cullman Fire and Rescue has...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department) Updated 12-19-18 at 4:33 p.m. CULLMAN - A Morris man has been named as the suspect in Tuesday night's...

LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/19/suspect-named-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county CULLMAN - A Holly Pond man has been identified as the victim in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson....

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four recent adoptions, including former Pet of the Week Duffy to a pet rescue, but...

Jason Lavan Turner, left, and the drugs recovered when he was arrested on Friday in Cullman County (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Cullman Narcotics...

Left to right, top: James Tyler Hinman, Asia Ryan Graham, Justin Dwayne Turner Left to right, bottom: Christina Louise Karrer, Matt Hill, Jake Aaron Williams (Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 17, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Map created by resident Scott Edmondson shows the area in Good Hope (outlined in green) being considered as the new location for Rock the...

Liam Pepper, age 3, poses with the giant teddy bear he won Saturday night at the 2018 Baileyton Christmas Celebration. (Christy Perry for The...

Photo courtesy of Fairview High School/Playbill FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School will present "Scenes, Sweets, and Songs" on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and...

Gov. Kay Ivey (Office of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey) MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey launched the year of Alabama’s Bicentennial at the Alabama State Capitol...

Santa Claus rides in style in Saturday’s Good Hope Christmas Parade. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) GOOD HOPE - Postponed from last week due...

The Cullman Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop event took place Saturday morning. Pictured is Chief Kenny Culpepper. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...

West Point took top honors in the high school tournament, defeating regular season champion Good Hope by 20 points. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...

Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, points to a winner at Friday’s annual Christmas party for seniors at the Cullman Civic...

The CCCDC presents a check to the Town of Baileyton; left to right are Sen. Garlan Gudger, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, Rep. Randall Shedd,...

CATA Building Construction students Dusty Burney, Payton Oden and Colton Robison install a birdhouse as Woodland Haus Assisted Living Director Mary Briscoe and residents...

CULLMAN - There are several fun holiday events scheduled to take place this weekend in and around Cullman. Here are a few to enjoy: Photos...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Sheriff Matt Gentry (Cullman Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - Extra Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies will be on patrol from now through New Year’s...

MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday awarded $46.6 million in grants to assist low-income families in Alabama with energy bills. The grants, issued...

The proposed renovation plan for Nesmith Park provides for a splash pad, regulation and youth baseball/softball fields, multi-use football/soccer field, pickleball and basketball courts...

The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Magan F. Bartlett, left, stands with Southern Eats Owner Laci Schuman, right, at the ribbon cutting for Schuman’s...

Hanceville Police Officer Tyler Isbell receives a certificate of achievement from Mayor Kenneth Nail after completing APOSTC certification at the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy...

(Stock Photo) CULLMAN – Just after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Cullman Police Department received two calls stating bomb threats had been made against an...

Aaron Mathis, left, was instructed at Wallace State by program head Bert Mackentepe.  HANCEVILLE –  Aaron Mathis once navigated through Wallace State’s Flight Technology/Aviation...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (video image courtesy of The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13) MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced during...

MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the award of grants totaling $3.1 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to...

MONTGOMERY - Final passage of a five-year farm bill by Congress today (Dec. 12, 2018) was welcome news for Alabama farmers eager to prepare...

Photo courtesy of Makers Market on Facebook CULLMAN - The second annual Makers Market is coming to Cullman’s Festhalle this Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9...

Windell Joe Campbell was acquitted in a Cullman County court on Wednesday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - A Cullman County man denied his motion...

Photo courtesy of ALEA Updated 12-12-18 at 10:47 p.m. JONES CHAPEL - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck at County Road 1114 and County...

Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall / Image source: WVTM 13 MONTGOMERY - The United States Congress on Wednesday passed the $867 billion Agricultural Improvement Act...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman Tribune file photo CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement...

Video and photos from Tuesday night's Welti Elementary School Christmas Program CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. Copyright 2018 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Luminaries and U.S. flags line the walkway to the water at Holly Pond’s Governor's Park Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY POND...

More than 1,000 square feet of Goat Island Brewing’s floor had to be taken up to put in a new reinforced floor with drainage...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 11, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Cullman High School Girls Soccer Coach Jacob Brown (left) with TOVO Academy Founder Todd Beane (right) in Spain last week. (Photo courtesy of Jacob...

Can you say no to this face? CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four adoptions in the last week and hopes to...

Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry...

Updated 12-10-18 10:47 p.m. CULLMAN - One person was killed and two injured in a two-vehicle crash at Cherokee Avenue and 24th Street (just south...

Justin Anthony Jeffries, Jr., left; Jason Lynn Cloud, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN - Two men were arrested recently by the Cullman County Sheriff’s...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

CULLMAN - The Cullman Public Library’s Food for Fines Program is going on now through Saturday, Dec. 15.    The library is accepting non-perishable food items...

Santa Claus and Cullman Elks Exalted Ruler Dale Ball pose for a photo Sunday at the Elks Lodge’s annual Christmas party. (Christy Perry for...

Dusty the Rodeo Clown poses with some young fans Saturday night at the 2018 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. (W.C. Mann...

QUINCY, Mass. – Festive meals, flickering lights and holiday decorations are all hallmarks of the holiday season. However, Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations and...

Tribune file photo MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the award of a $6.3 million grant to support crime victims, as they navigate...

CULLMAN -  Cullman Regional is excited to host a free Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8-11 a.m. Children can visit...

Windell Joe Campbell was denied his motion for a “stand your ground” defense in a Cullman County court on Friday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office) CULLMAN...

The dread pirate Black Stache (Graffin Shaddrix) attempts to recruit Peter (Atticus Phillips) to join his crew. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN -...

Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics with Mike Burkett, whose family established the Richard Jerome Burkett Memorial Scholarship. HANCEVILLE - The family of...

Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope;  James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens;...

Cullman City Engineer Erica York with her husband Austin and son Jack (contributed) CULLMAN - Erica York has been on the job for less than...

Attendees gather outside Cullman Regional Thursday night at the annual Dr. Herman C. Ensor Lights of Love Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Christy Perry for...

Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown) VINEMONT - In...

Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Chambers gives a wagonful of attendees a ride at Thursday’s special needs rodeo at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 6, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins prepares to receive donations for Kids Loving Kids.  (Photo courtesy Regina Maske) CULLMAN COUNTY - “Kids Loving Kids” (KLK) a charity...

Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy...

Photo courtesy of Sara McKoy Dorothy Carroll Henderson celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 2 with family and friends at Woodland Center, Cullman.  Pictured...

The City of Cullman is updating its subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, originally put in place in the 1980s. (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - In...

CULLMAN COUNTY - After raising approximately $8,000 at its 10th annual charity golf tournament in October, the Cullman County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments...

Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. Board Member Judy Watts accepts an $1,800 donation from Bill Smith Buick-GMC General Manager Andy Cole. Celebration Dinner The Cullman...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 5, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Photo courtesy of www.AlabamaBirdingTrails.com At a glance: --National Audubon Society Annual Cullman Christmas Bird Count --Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. --Meet at Culpepper Real Estate,...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 4, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

The Victoria’s Hope Santa Workshop took place Saturday at the Valley Grove Community Center. Families in need were provided a private opportunity to pick...

CULLMAN - Pilot Light Home, a program of Pilot Club of Cullman, a local chapter of Pilot International, has for three decades offered shelter...

The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday night voted to leave rumble strips in place on Brooklyn Road. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune) HOLLY...

Left to right: Publix Manager Brad Boshell, Sgt. Chris Westmoreland and Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN...

The goal this year is to again fill up the area around the Christmas tree at The Cullman Tribune office with donations for the...

The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night decided to table a bid received for construction of the new town hall until negotiations can take...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Miss Wallace State 2019 Emma Wright, left, Miss Alabama Callie Walker, Miss North Alabama Outstanding Teen 2019 Isabella Allred HANCEVILLE - Emma Wright of Blountsville...

Wallace State student Jacob Humphrey will compete this week in the second round of the American Welding Society/Skills USA world competition. HANCEVILLE – Wallace State...

Some of the shoes donated recently to Curt’s Closet (Photo courtesy Ashley Wilson) CULLMAN - Curt’s Closet, the Cullman charity clothing boutique founded by Ashley...

Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at...

Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas keeps a photo of a critically ill baby of a drug user, a woman who was before him in court,...

West Point’s new Dale’s Market, as well as the new Alabama Highway 157 turn lane are now officially open, following a ceremony on Friday...

This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday...

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) Vice President Rolf Wrona shakes hands with Wallace State Community President Dr. Vicki Karolewics Friday at the college, as Wallace...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Photo by Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune CULLMAN -  Two local groups were presented with a check for $12,000 Thursday at New Life Church....

The Cullman Regional Airport’s 60th anniversary celebration logo, designed with help from staff at Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism CULLMAN - On Friday, Nov....

HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is unveiling a new geospatial technology degree during the Spring 2019 semester. Prospective students interested in the degree can...

CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure...

Erron Martez Dequan Brown (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office/WVTM 13) The Cullman Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM 13, is reporting that the suspect in the Thanksgiving...

Shortly after the March 19 hailstorm, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama and his wife Caroline toured the CCSO facility with Sheriff Matt Gentry and...

LATEST UPDATE: Suspect in custody in Kentucky: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/11/29/man-arrested-kentucky-bomb-threats-made-west-point-schools-yutaka-technologies Updated 11-29-18 at 11:38 a.m. CULLMAN - Two bomb threats were made in Cullman County Thursday morning, one...

More than 80 vendors sold their wares at the 2017 Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Cullman Civic Center. This year’s...

Top row, left to right: Candra Cornelius, Emily Dia, Charis Freeman, Caroline Grimes; second row, left to right: Lacey Johnson, Rebecca McAnnallay, Audrey McMickens,...