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GOOD HOPE - Good Hope's latest city council meeting started off on a positive note with the financial report showing that excise taxes have...

VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council kicked off this month’s meeting by reviewing the results of the recent town audit, which showed no problems...

Last week, students got to construct an electronic circuit to power a light. / Patricia Ponder COLONY - The latest Colony Town Council meeting included...

MONTGOMERY - Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces around the country, including the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, hosted by the...

A panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the south side of Gatlinburg shows evidence of substantial recovery in both the...

Employees of Yutaka Technologies spent Friday cleaning Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic as part of Honda’s National Week of Service. / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN -...

The stock car that Gene Norman raced in for the final time three weeks ago in Arkadelphia / Johnny Thornton HANCEVILLE - Funeral services were...

Skylar Bolton was badly injured in a car wreck on June 9. / Courtesy of Stephanie Morton CULLMAN - Friends of a local woman who...

CULLMAN - The 6th Annual “Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer” 3-D Archery Tournament took place at the Cullman Community Archery Park on June 10-11. Bowhunters...

Judge Kim Chaney, left, presents Scott Santoro with the Department of Homeland Security a few tokens of appreciation for his work this week in...

Young baseball players flocked to the Cullman High School baseball camp this week for a chance to meet and learn from their favorite Bearcats....

Brigadier Gen. Robert L. Stewart, a former U.S. astronaut, addresses the crowd at the Cullman Elks Lodge Wednesday evening. / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN - The...

The Hanceville High School band is raising money to buy new uniforms. / Hanceville High School Band on Facebook   HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville High School...

CULLMAN - It was a weekend packed with car shows in Cullman, and one of the biggest was the annual Mopars on the Street...

Midway Medical Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and is located at 111 Brooklyn Road in Holly Pond. Appointments can be made...

BIRMINGHAM - McDonald’s of Central Alabama has announced the third year of its successful McDonald’s McBackpack Giveaway. Over two weekends, July 27-29 and August...

Image courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association CULLMAN - To make sure that everyone can do their shopping before the start of the school year,...

Instructors Morgan Moore, Rachel Eidson and Rachel McPhillips / W.C. Mann   CULLMAN - It’s an exercise place, and it’s next door to the Duchess Bakery,...

Dr. Wayne Williams / Leeanna Smith Cullman Christian School is proud to announce the hiring of Dr. Wayne Williams as principal. "I have worked for over...

CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday awarded Triple J Construction the bid for construction of the new senior center and sheriff’s office...

The Cullman City School Board met early Wednesday morning at a special called meeting. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At a special called meeting early...

Astronaut Robert L. Stewart in untethered flight / NASA   CULLMAN - The Cullman Elks Lodge will hold its annual Flag Day celebration, a patriotic and...

Wanda Creel has her blood pressure checked during the CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Wallace State Community College Department of...

Rachel Ann Reeves, Charles Cameron Simmons and Steven Andrew Waters / Cullman Police Department GOOD HOPE -  Local authorities made a substantial drug bust recently,...

Heatherly pitching in the 2016 AHSAA 6A state championship series/ Josh McBrayer CULLMAN - Jacob Heatherly didn't have to wait long Tuesday to hear his...

FOP representative Ronald Ultz presents the AED to Capt. J.P. White / Heather Mann   CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department on Tuesday morning received an...

CULLMAN -  This Saturday June 17, starting with registration for the Duck Dash 5K at 6 a.m. and opening of the Duck Drawdown Festival...

CULLMAN - Brad Meeks, 27, the man at the center of the investigation into the crash that killed Cullman High School student Curtis Wilson,...

Wallace State Community College President Dr. Vicki Karolewics presents a certificate to James W. Meherg about the formation of the James W. Meherg Endowed...

Sherman Roberts had the oldest operational tractor at the show, a 1939 Farmall “H” / W.C. Mann HANCEVILLE - Who would have thought that a...

CULLMAN - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines human trafficking as “a form of modern-day slavery, and involves the use of force, fraud,...

Guests were asked to sign a “CW” for Curt’s mother, Ashley Wilson./ W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Sunday afternoon, the Cullman Elks Lodge was the...

Dale Greer / Cullman Economic Development Agency   I see Cullman continuing to grow, continuing to prosper.  I think we’ll be very progressive, but I think...

2016 Burgermeister, Rev. John Richter / Andrew Cryer CULLMAN - Cullman’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is scheduled for Oct. 4-8 this year, and nominations for Burgermeister...

Saxon Levi Waid, 3, the son of a couple killed in a wreck near Duck River Bridge / GoFundMe CULLMAN COUNTY - A GoFundMe page...

CULLMAN - The Festhalle and Warehouse District were hopping Friday night, as the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks and Recreation held...

The Heritage Park soccer fields some time prior to this year's Rock the South/ Cullman Parks and Recreation We want to reassure you that Heritage...

The staff of the courthouse donation bus CULLMAN - There are many ways to help people, and the most common way is to donate to...

CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in and around Cullman on Saturday, there are plenty of options from which to...

CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people died as a result of a three-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 278 East, just east of the Duck River...

Updated article: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/09/coroner-ids-2-victims-fridays-duck-river-bridge-area-crash Update 5:34 p.m. U.S. 278 has re-opened. Update 5:02 p.m. ALEA is reporting that a second person has died. Two confirmed fatalities. The...

Display at the 2015 show / City of Hanceville   HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council held its regular...

1-year-old James Lee Sanson died on May 31, 2016. / Image courtesy of WVTM 13 CULLMAN - After more than a year, the official autopsy...

BLOUNT COUNTY - Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 278 near mile marker 102 in Blount County Thursday afternoon....

DODGE CITY - Dodge City Days is rolling into town tomorrow. Said Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada, the town holds the event so community...

VINEMONT - Alabama State Troopers say texting while driving could be a factor in the crash that killed a Lacey’s Spring woman Thursday afternoon. Samantha...

Updated article: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/09/update-thursday-afternoon-blount-county-crash-kills-2 Update 6 p.m. Troopers confirm one fatality in this two-vehicle wreck. Road still blocked. BLOUNT COUNTY - U.S. Highway 278 remains closed as...

Editor's note: This story has been updated (see italicized text) to provide clarity. 6-13-17 CULLMAN - On May 18, Ashley Wilson, mother of Curtis James...

Updated article here: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/08/troopers-texting-and-driving-may-have-been-factor-fatal-crash-vinemont Updated 6-8-17 at 6:35 p.m. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Samantha Wilkerson, 27, of Lacey's Spring. VINEMONT - At least one...

The heavily modified 1968 Camaro, SS “Reaper,” will be in Baileyton this Saturday./ Reaper SS on Facebook   BAILEYTON - The Discovery Channel show “Street Outlaws”...

Cullman Center Manager Lisa Armstrong and property owner/developer Roy Drinkard CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning the Cullman Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Woody Jacobs...

BIRMINGHAM - Nine area students received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from Samford University recently. Graduates are: Carissa Faith Crider, of Arab, earned a Bachelor...

David Hinds, left, graduated from Wallace State in May and is currently interning at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville. HANCEVILLE - David Hinds was one of the...

Claudina Massey gives blood at last year’s City vs. County event / Tribune File Photo CULLMAN - This year’s City vs. County blood drive will...

Ms. Barbara Ward will be one of the models for the show/ Ethel Alexander COLONY - The Town of Colony is hosting a fashion show...

Empty and nearly empty shelves in the Cullman Caring for Kids pantry could spell disaster for needy families in the Cullman area.   CULLMAN - Summer...

Staff and volunteers pray together before getting to work.   HANCEVILLE - The school year has officially come to a close, and the staffers and volunteers...

CULLMAN - One of downtown Cullman’s newest merchants, Dixie Duds and Décor, is hosting a classic auto show to benefit Desperation Church. This Saturday,...

CULLMAN - This year’s record-setting Rock the South event is in the books, following a weekend packed with crowds, wild weather and superstar performances...

Lowe’s Associate Jeremy McKenzie works on a stranded RTS fan’s electric wheelchair.   CULLMAN - Much has been said about the problems that the rain caused...

CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening with a single item on its agenda, and that was tabled until next month.  Thanks...

CULLMAN - On Monday evening the Cullman City Planning Commission met before a larger than normal crowd to consider eight subdivision measures and three...

Updated 6-6-17 at 10:30 a.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/06/update-mental-illness-factor-late-night-car-chase-cr-437 Updated 6-6-17 at 1:18 a.m. CULLMAN COUNTY - A car chase involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office ended in a...

CULLMAN - All in all, the Cullman Police Department is happy after this weekend’s 2-day Rock the South festival. A total of 52 arrests...

CULLMAN - On June 14-15, the North Alabama Agriplex will again offer its original summer educational program Touring Farms for Kids. Director Rachel Dawsey talked...

CULLMAN - Cullman County offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, June 5 in observance of the birthday of Jefferson Davis. County sanitation routes will...

Knockerballs on display at Smith Lake Park last weekend   CULLMAN - Cullman County has seen many new businesses in the past year. One business, Knockerball...

The track Hurricane Danny took in 1985- Courtesy of NWS Huntsville “Suddenly, the wind tipped the whole cabin over- carried everything out to sea…. The...

Artist’s conception of South Plaza shopping center   CULLMAN - Samples Properties is a real estate development company that has enjoyed success in the Huntsville area,...

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks talks about the American economy.   CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party held its monthly breakfast meeting at the Cullman Elks...

Photo courtesy of www.OutdoorAlabama.com: Amanda Stokes and her party (John Stokes, Savanah, Kevin and Parker Jenkins) from Thomaston, Alabama hauled in this 15-foot, 1011.5-pound...

Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette has just completed his first year on the job.   My biggest thing is I don’t want there to be...

CULLMAN - Arguably Cullman's event of the year, Rock the South lit up the Friday night sky above Heritage park last night. The stage...

CULLMAN - In order to better serve the Cullman community, The Cullman Tribune is expanding its print coverage. The Tribune will now be printed...

Many area churches have chosen the "Galactic Starveyors" theme for this year's VBS. Image credit: Lifeway CULLMAN COUNTY - The first week of June brings...

Below are the latest honor and merit rolls from St. Bernard Preparatory School. Honor Roll Seventh Grade: Ruby Torres and Campbel Whaley Eighth Grade: Nikolas Borths, David DeJesus, Kathleen...

ONEONTA – Wallace State- Oneonta student Caleb Thomas stays busy between juggling an early-morning shift at TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta and taking classes...

CULLMAN COUNTY - An Arab man was arrested in the early morning hours of Friday, June 2 following an attempted traffic stop at the...

TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama Economic Development Academy recently completed its first Applied Economic Development Honors class with 18 young professionals from around...

L-R: Justin Bernard Gilbreath, Wondlas Mark Givens and Roger Dale Marks JONES CHAPEL - Three men from the community of Jones Chapel/Water Valley were arrested...

Pictured L-R: Lorie Strane, Janice Knighten, Jill Keeton, Allie Barnett, Dr. Brad Moody, Mayor Jacobs, Dr. Mac Cottingham, Megan Isbell, Kayla Goodwin, Dana Daniel,...

CULLMAN - Cullman Ballet Theatre will present “Swan Lake” tonight at 7 p.m. at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater on the campus of Wallace...

Copies of “Benedict’s Daughter” are available at the Ave Maria Grotto or may be ordered online at www.amazon.com. Any profits from the book will...

Escape Cullman is located in the old Channel 2 office in downtown Cullman. CULLMAN - Escape Cullman, the area’s first escape game venue, will open...

CULLMAN - A Hanceville man is behind bars tonight, arrested by Alabama State Troopers today, May 31, in connection with the Mother's Day hit...

Guests enjoy a dive-in movie at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center last June. CULLMAN - One of Cullman Parks and Rec's most popular summer...

I plan, next session, to bring a local bill to put a liquor tax on these alcohol sales. The bill will divide the tax...

MONTGOMERY – House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R- Rainsville on Wednesday announced that State Rep. Corey Harbison, R– Good Hope has been appointed as...

MONTGOMERY – House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R- Rainsville on Wednesday announced that Rep. Randall Shedd, R- Fairview has been appointed as a member...

BIRMINGHAM - The Division of Music in Samford University's School of the Arts celebrated the talents of students, and presented multiple awards and scholarships...

JACKSONVILLE - Several students from the Cullman area made the President's or Dean's List at Jacksonville State University in spring 2017, including the following: Joshua...

HANCEVILLE - The nation recently celebrated National EMS Week, May 21-27; now, Wallace State Community College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is looking forward...

CULLMAN - The Cullman City and County School Boards have released end-of-year statements concerning personnel movements, including more than 30 retirements from the county...

HANCEVILLE - The Department of Nursing Education at Wallace State Community College will host two separate adult health and wellness fairs in June to...

TROY - Troy University is proud to announce students who completed the requirements for graduation during the spring 2017 semester at the Troy Campus. Local...

BIRMINGHAM - Samford University's Orlean Beeson School of Education held its annual award ceremony May 4 to recognize the many accomplishments of the school's...

New Gator ATV: On the driver’s side, firefighters can access hoses and pumps, as well as water and foam tanks. HANCEVILLE - After several months...

BIRMINGHAM - Hannah Proctor, a senior piano pedagogy major from Hanceville, is one of 30 new members of Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor...

CULLMAN - Three people had to be extricated from a home on Cullman's west side overnight after the powerful storms that pounded the area...

JACKSONVILLE -  More than 700 students received degrees at Jacksonville State University's spring 2017 commencement. Graduates from the Cullman area include: Mitchell Benton IV, of...