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ACES: Enjoying fall festivals while keeping blood sugar in check
As the crisp autumn air settles in, seasonal festivals begin and are filled with tempting treats and indulgent foods. From apple-cider doughnuts to pumpkin-flavored...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the city of Cullman. Several...
Additional vendors needed for Market Day at Bethlehem West Baptist
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bethlehem West Baptist Church will host its annual Market Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event promises...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently celebrated the Senior Class of 2025 during the traditional Senior Dedication Mass, marking their pivotal role...
Sportsman Lake Park preparing for 22nd annual Winter Wonderland event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 22nd annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Cullman...
McSpadden, Hamby named September CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above...
Library holds town meeting to discuss future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library held a town hall meeting in the Cullman City Hall auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to...
Sit down with new CPD Chief Joey Duncan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School graduate, avid community supporter, 24-year police veteran and Diet Grapico enthusiast Joey Duncan officially took on the role...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State releases Fine and Performing Arts season schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced its schedule for the 2024-2025 performance season. A total of...
Cullman Intermediate School, CHS Career Tech/STEM wing projects moving forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some long-awaited Cullman City Schools projects took a major step forward this week, with the Cullman City School Board awarding bids...
Pet of the week: Just a lil Peanut
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Peanut, a terrier mix who is approximately 8 months old.
The lil guy exhibits...
Arley man killed in Cullman County wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multivehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, claimed the life of an Arley man.
Chadrick D. Kilpatrick, 51,...
Cullman City School Board sets new president, vice-president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board has selected a new president and vice-president for 2024-2025, in a standard action wherein all school...
Dodge City Traditions Bank robbery suspect caught
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. - The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Jimenez, 32, of Jefferson County on Wednesday, Oct. 23, following the report of...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 24, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 24, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
6 inducted into Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. - A night of honor and legacy brought together six distinguished veterans to be recognized for their lifetime of bravery, courage and...
Cullman County residents to vote on new medical cannabis tax; town...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County residents will vote Nov. 5 on a local amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would add 15% to the...
Bremen man killed in I-65 crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as...
‘We want you to know how much you’re loved’: Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools hosted its second annual Student Expo at Temple Baptist Church Wednesday and all of the school system’s ninth-,...
Cullman City Council approves demolition of dilapidated residence
First known city demolition without owner’s consent
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday meeting approved a resolution to declare a residence...
Man who confronted Cullman City Council in 2021 sentenced for threatening...
PHOENIX – The U.S. Department of Justice District of Arizona on Oct. 22, 2024, announced that Cullman resident Brian Ogstad has been sentenced to...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 23, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 23, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Join the fun at Hanceville’s family-friendly trunk or treat Oct. 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Friends of the Festival is hosting its trunk or treat event in downtown Hanceville on Friday, Oct. 27, from 4-6...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival highlights Hanceville’s sense of community
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Hanceville went off without a hitch Saturday, bringing the community together with...
Kicking Cancer in Cullman coming Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Kicking Cancer in Cullman line dancing fundraiser will be this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at...
A look at this year’s MS Walk
CULLMAN, Ala. - The MS Walk 2024 was held at Heritage Park Saturday, Oct. 19.
Dr. Christopher LaGanke is founder of North Central Neurology Associates...
Cullman’s Byrd designated National Merit Commended Student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School senior Aaron Byrd was recently designated a National Merit Commended Student.
The school said in a statement, “Cullman High...
West Point High Beta Club supports Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was recently on the receiving end of a donation drive organized by students from the West...
Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State Community College chosen for the Aspen...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President, at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library group raises money for building fund
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System hosted a bake sale recently, sponsored by The Friends of the...
Pumpkin Painting Contest this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting their annual Pumpkin Painting Contest at the Cullman County Public...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 21, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 21, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ACES: Prepare outdoor plants and gardens for lower fall temperatures
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — While September signifies the beginning of fall, October is often the month that brings lower temperatures to Alabama. As temperatures...
Cullman songwriters premiere ‘The Kiss on Clarkson Covered Bridge’ at Blount...
ONEONTA, Ala. - "The most romantic, beautiful country ballad I've heard in so many, too many years...and perfect for Kelly Clarkson to sing," said...
HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar coming Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The HAY Mamas Christmas Bazaar will be held at the North Alabama Agriplex Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
HAY Mamas...
Aderholt calls for entries in 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, recently called for entries in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Parade.
“On Jan. 20, 2025, the United States will...
Commission gives CR 222 update, approves renaming of juvenile detention center...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday, Oct. 17, for its monthly meeting, during which Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner gave an...
Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration to feature air shows, military displays,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport will host the annual Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., offering...
‘Run, Run Rudolph’ coming Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park will play host location to the “Run, Run Rudolph” Fun Run to kick off the holiday season on...
Local businesses, organizations collecting supplies for hurricane victims
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple donation drop-off sites for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton victims are located across Cullman County.
R.E. Garrison is one business that...
St. Bernard student participating in U.S. Club Soccer national youth evaluation
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman County teen has taken an exciting step toward her soccer dreams. St. Bernard Prep eighth grader Josie Lamote received...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
WFF Fisheries continues to monitor invasive carp species
Dave Armstrong is planning to go hunting when the weather cools off, but he actually hopes he doesn’t find an abundance of the species...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows contests for Showmanship,...
Senior Showmanship winners in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12 in Montgomery were, from left, Evan Roden of Cullman...
Wallace State sets record for enrollment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is experiencing record enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, with 6,473 students registered, besting the previous record fall enrollment...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St. Bernard Prep students celebrate Leif Erikson Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of Leif Erikson Day (Oct. 9), world history students at St. Bernard Preparatory School took a journey back in...
Vinemont council talks upcoming events
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council came together Oct. 15, for its monthly meeting. The meeting was originally slated for Oct. 8, but...
2024 Toys for Tots registration open for Cullman families – now...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 2024 Toys for Tots Campaign has officially opened registration for families in need. Registration sessions will be held throughout...
Chris Thompson resigns from Vinemont council
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont Councilman Chris Thompson, at the council’s meeting on Oct. 15, resigned from his seat – place No. 1.
In August 2020,...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 16, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Evan Roden of Cullman County exhibited the Champion Black Face Cross Ewe in the Youth Sheep Show at the Alabama National Fair Oct. 12...
Send Halloween cards to patients at Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Halloween is all about treats, and you can help the patients at Children’s of Alabama celebrate by sending them a card.
The...
Bethlehem West Baptist Church to host youth rally featuring motivational speaker...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bethlehem West Baptist Church will host a Youth Rally on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., featuring Willie Spears, a nationally...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge kicks off in Hanceville on...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Youth Football Association will host the Special Needs All-Star Flag Football Challenge on Nov. 9, at noon. at the...
CR 222 repairs continue today
CULLMAN, Ala. - County Road 222 near the Exit 305 Interstate 65 interchange has been a problem area for the Cullman County Commission and...
Little Pink Dress raises $70K
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation held its largest annual fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, on Oct. 1, at the...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 14, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Feeling like the luckiest person in the world’
Cullman High School Theatre alum Drew Fillinger joins Broadway National Tour cast of ‘Chicago’
CULLMAN, Ala. — Broadway is coming to Alabama this fall, and...
UNA named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the second time in school history, the University of North Alabama football team was named the Stats Perform FCS National Team...
Co-op offers rebates to members through TVA EnergyRight
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures creep lower, households can probably expect to see electricity prices creep higher. Energy usage often increases in the colder...
Jacobs proclaims October ‘Beef Month’ in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of October “Beef Month” in the city of Cullman. October has been designated as...
Cullman Tractor Supply hosting 4 family events Oct. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Tractor Supply is set to host a full day of community-focused events on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m....
St. Bernard Prep hosts Fall Concert in Abbey Byre
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School held its Fall Concert on Oct. 9, in the historic Abbey Byre, delighting the audience with a...
Let’s ride, witches
Les Dames Witches Ride coming Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sunday, Oct. 20, will see myriad “witches” descend on downtown Cullman’s Warehouse District – for...
The Pantry at The Link receives 802-pound food donation
Alabama Farm Credit champions partnership to fight hunger through local donation program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Farm Credit is supporting an innovative partnership that unites...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited the Overall Bred and Owned Reserve Champion during the Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Breeding Heifer Show....
Cullman FUMC to celebrate sanctuary centennial Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is set to celebrate a significant milestone in its history with a Centennial Sanctuary Celebration...
Oct. 29 town hall at WSCC to discuss additional sales tax...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., in the auditorium of...
Local youth win during Alabama National Fair Sheep Show contests for Showmanship,...
Beginner showmanship winners at the Alabama National Fair Youth Goat Show were, from left, Boone Maples of Lee County, first place; Caleb Watkins of...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CAPNA weatherization assistance program applications open now
DECATUR, Ala. - Each year when the cooler breeze begins to blow, Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA) begins to accept applications for...
WSCC Systems Engineering Technology Program receives grant from the Institute for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Systems Engineering Technology (SET) degree program is set to expand, thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded by...
St. Bernard students join hurricane relief effort for rural Georgia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students and faculty at St. Bernard Preparatory School have mobilized to support hurricane relief efforts, with a focus on aiding the...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 10, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Horse and rider challenge: Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack hosting Obstacle...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dunn Legacy Ranch & Tack will host its first public event, the Obstacle Course Play Day, on Oct. 12, from 9...
Baileyton talks events, vacancy
BAILEYTON, Ala. – Mayor Windell Calloway called the Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Oct. 7, at which time the council commenced...
Unmet quorum forces Vinemont Council to reschedule October meeting
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council was scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. However, since there was no quorum,...
FAITH: St. Bernard Prep School poster contest celebrates creativity, faith
St. Bernard Preparatory School proudly hosted its second annual poster contest for the school year theme, with this year’s message coming from Psalm 27:14:...
Fairview Town Council talks park progress
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – At the Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of the Fairview Town Council, the main topic of discussion was the progress on the...
Tricks and treats and candy galore
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local grocery and retail stores have been inundated black and orange; displays of costumes, candy and spooky decor wrap every aisle....
Arrests and Incidents reported October 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Birds beware: Scarecrows on display
CULLMAN, Ala. - A brand-spanking new competition made its way to the 2024 Cullman County Fair. Longtime supporters of the fair, the Cullman County...
Cats, dogs and rabbits, oh my!
Cullman County 4-H hosts Youth Pet Show at fair
CULLMAN, Ala. – With great pets comes great responsibility to show them to the world. Contestants...
WSCC CDL program hosting informational meeting for veterans, service members and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Department will host a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Meet & Greet...
Oktoberfest 2024: Record-breaking crowds with an economic boost
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Oktoberfest 2024 shattered attendance records, drawing nearly 50,000 visitors to the annual celebration — an increase of over 13,000 from...
Good Hope City Council awards bid for sewer line project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first October meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a Resolution...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville’s Akin, Cullman’s Cornelius welcomed to UA Rural Medical Scholars Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences' Rural Health Leaders Pipeline recently welcomed 18 students from rural Alabama who...
The price of fun: Cullman County Fair cost breakdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sweet smell of candied apples and cotton candy float in the air as the shrill ringing of shrieks and shouts...
Wallace State receives $1.8 M in grants for Workforce Development
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced that it has received almost $1.8 million in grants from the Alabama Community College System...
Walking through history
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, marked the 15th anniversary of the Cullman Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour.
This year’s tour focused on the 1940s,...
Cullman County Fair in full swing
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday, Oct. 3, crowds began lining up at the gates as early as 3:30 p.m. before Cullman County Fair Association...
Seniors get in the German spirit at Oktoberfest Senior Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year when Oktoberfest rolls around, area seniors are treated to a day all their own. Oktoberfest Senior Day is a...
Oktoberfest happening through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dirndls, lederhosen and Bavarian hats abounded on Thursday, Oct. 3, as Cullman Oktoberfest officially opened.
Opening ceremonies took place on the main...
Arrests and Incidents reported October 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
