Tag: News
2021 Cullman Bar Association Scholarship recipients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bar Association funds a scholarship for graduating seniors whose parents work as legal support staff, court personnel and law...
Two-bay electric vehicle charging station coming to Cullman as part of...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 18 grants to help bring Alabama motorists into the electric vehicle age.
The grants totaling more than...
Arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Wallace State Alumni Association resumes travel program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Alumni Association announces plans to resume its travel program, with trips planned for the fall, winter and spring.
“We’re...
Mount Nebo Baptist Church holds first post-COVID-19 VBS
CULLMAN, Ala. – Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Vinemont held their Vacation Bible School this week as they continued their passionate mission of outreach....
Calling Cullman County athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy building construction teacher Mike Burkett is looking for some of the Cullman area’s best known athletes to...
Cullman County Board of Education extends, amends superintendent’s contract
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon passed a “resolution to approve an extension and other amendments to (Superintendent)...
Cullman County Board of Education recognizes student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon took time at the beginning of its June meeting on Thursday to...
New principal named at Hanceville Middle School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Susan Patrick to be the new principal of...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce holds 78th Annual Meeting and Garden...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 78th Annual Meeting and Garden Party Tuesday evening at Stone Bridge Farms. The...
2nd Friday rescheduled
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2nd Friday has been rescheduled to June 18th, due to the weather.
Bands...
Military Bound: Holly Pond, Vinemont and Cullman Christian School
Rylan Griffin- Holly Pond High School- Army
Rylan Griffin recently graduated from Holly Pond High School and was a member of the JROTC program. He will...
South Vinemont Town Council discusses completion of Park Drive
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. -Those coming and going from the Vinemont Sports Complex now have a smoother drive, as the Park Drive project has been...
Cullman man arrested in south side shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a late evening shooting in the area of Golf Course Road on Cullman’s south side, Michael Allen Oliver, 43, of...
Summer fun in Baileyton Town Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton will kick off the first of several special events at the town’s park this Saturday with Baileyton...
Baileyton Town Council interviews candidates for the assistant town clerk position
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night and discussed several items before entering an executive session to interview and review candidates...
Colony Parks and Recreation offers full summer schedule, beginning Wednesday
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Parks and Recreation committee chairperson Jasmine Cole on Tuesday evening unveiled plans for multiple community events planned...
Colony Councilman Ashford resigns, council replaces Carwell
COLONY, Ala. - Changes were the order of the day in Colony on Tuesday as the town council received the resignation of Councilman Sam...
Cullman Caring for Kids hits the road with Mobile Food Bank
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently began an outreach program using its new Mobile Food Bank to make its free groceries easier...
Arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce and jobs in Good...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to create commerce in the city of Good Hope and bring new jobs.
The...
Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program offers children a chance to...
COLONY, Ala. — The Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program will offer children an opportunity to raise their own vegetables in the raised garden...
Cullman Planning Commission approves property use plans; annexation of several local...
CULLMAN, Ala. — The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening approved multiple requests for property use plans for two subdivisions and recommended...
Cullman City Council approves Rock the South permit, industrial tax abatements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved the event permit for Rock the South, bringing the annual music festival one...
Cullman County Schools Summer Feeding Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning June 11, all students in Cullman County are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at the following lunchrooms:
Fairview
Holly Pond
Good Hope...
Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
City schools summer feeding program kicks off at WES, CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - School may be out for summer, but lunch is still being served at Cullman City Schools for local children —a week’s...
A Little Eagle with big dreams
CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come...
West Point High School wins 2021 Alabama Scholars’ Bowl tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars’ Bowl team finished its 2020/21 season as the top 5A team in the state of...
Friends of the Public Library sponsors children’s writing competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the Friends of the Cullman County Public Library are sponsoring a writing competition for the children of Cullman County....
Wallace State Adult Education offers more than GEDs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 graduates of the Wallace State Community College Adult Education program walked across the stage Thursday, June 3, to...
Palomino RV Resort hits full capacity for Memorial Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s investment in the development of an RV park, the Palomino RV Resort, at the Burrow Farm site on County Road...
Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Local elementary schools updating gym floors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at...
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Craft Fair and Vendor Expo fundraiser coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is thrilled to be hosting its first major fundraiser since 2019 at the Cullman Veterans...
Military Bound: Vinemont High School
VINEMONT, Ala. - The last couple of weeks have been busy as Cullman County and Cullman City Schools each held commencement ceremonies for the...
Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off
CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be...
Arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama DHR reminds public to watch for signs of elder abuse
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources is encouraging the public to help protect older family members, friends, neighbors and others from...
Pet of the Week: Hang out with Henry!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Henry is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. He’s...
Pets on Parade!
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the upcoming 2nd Friday celebration on June 11, 2021, the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host “Pets on Parade,”...
‘Community Splash!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will offer a Monday discount to the general public through the summer, beginning June 7....
Hanceville Public Library gets ready for summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library has loads of events planned for its community this summer and they are so excited to get started....
Colony seeking Town Clerk; Community Center Caretaker
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony has posted two part-time jobs that have been the subjects of recent discussion by the Town Council:...
ADPH to provide funding for shade structures for public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Although skin cancer is among the most preventable cancers, an estimated 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their...
ADEM and State Department of Education renew efforts to test drinking...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In an effort to ensure the safety of drinking water in public schools, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) will...
Arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Thank God we’re back!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sound of laughter and chatter returned to Cullman County senior centers Tuesday morning after they were closed in March 2020....
Wallace State Community College releases spring 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 689 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester....
Running 4 Heroes: K-9
CULLMAN, Ala.- At only 8 years old, Theresa Ann runs 1 mile for every fallen military and police officer listed on www.odmp.org/k9. Theresa Ann...
2nd Friday downtown celebrations return June 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, people are ready to head back out, and the City of Cullman is eager to accommodate. On...
Arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show returns to Wallace State June...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at...
Grilled Cheese wins the day at Hanceville’s inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Saturday to Hanceville’s Downtown to enjoy a day dedicated to America’s go-to comfort sandwich. The inaugural...
Local charitable organizations announce upcoming golf tournaments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman charity clothing boutique Curt’s Closet and Cullman Child Advocacy Center Brooks’ Place both recently announced plans for fundraising golf tournaments...
Recent briefing gives positive updates on Highway 157construction progress
CULLMAN, Ala. - The construction on Alabama Highway 157 is well underway as Chilton Contractors Inc. work on the two-lane northbound roadway. The plans...
Pet of the Week: Relax with Big Jake!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Big Jake is a one-year-old Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix....
The Refuge Church hosts annual Fishing Rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Refuge Church in East Point, Alabama, off Highway 278, hosted their annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday morning. The rodeo kicked off at...
Summer Safety: Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Going into Memorial Day Weekend, many people have plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. However, it's important to...
Cullman Regional welcomes occupational medicine physician Donald Battle, MD, to medical...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified family physician Donald Battle, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Battle is a graduate of...
Holly Pond High School’s new Home Economics classroom ready for 2021...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - For the past three years, Holly Pond High School has been waiting on their brand-new Home Economics classroom and it...
Hanceville City Council votes in favor of providing employees with monetary...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council voted Thursday to give the city’s employee’s full time and part time employees a one-time pay adjustment...
Five WWI veterans to be honored at special ceremony today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five men will be honored Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park hosted by the American Legion...
Arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CodeRED: Alabama unveils new emergency alert system
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new high-speed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of...
Cullman Community Theatre hopes for summer show, summer theater camp coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre announced this week via social media, “Cullman Community Theatre's Summer Season is on! Due to very recent updates...
Colony Carpenter’s Cabinet grab-and-go to offer grab-and-go meals starting Wednesday, June...
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony office of Carpenter’s Cabinet will start its summer feeding program on Wednesday, June 2 and running through Aug. 11,...
Improvement efforts continue to be made at Cullman Memory Gardens as...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board is hoping the community will support their efforts as they continue to make improvements at Cullman...
Flags placed at Cullman Memory Gardens by Cullman VFW members
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board, members of the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 and other volunteers came out Thursday...
Go Fish, Alabama! teaches basics of fishing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of fishing, but didn’t know where to begin? The Alabama Department of Conservation...
Upcoming Memorial Day weekend events
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several events happening around Cullman County this Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day has become a time that many...
Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
“He’s a miracle!”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday was a birthday Ron Mann will never forget. It’s a miracle, according to his doctors, that he is able to...
German Axe Throwing Company to host charity tournament to benefit Children’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company (GATCo) is enjoying its novel place in Cullman area recreation, and will host a charity tournament on...
Curt’s Closet goes full time: charitable boutique now open Tuesday-Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Wilson started her new job on Tuesday, May 25. Her charitable clothing and accessory boutique Curt's Closet started new business...
‘We want to prepare students’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools (CCS) is gearing up to launch a new citizenship program that aims to impact hundreds of local students...
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ coming this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in...
LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to...
Cullman Caring for Kids faces food supply shortfalls as summer approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to...
Cullman City Council commits $6 million to school system capital projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a resolution “to authorize the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with...
Colony Council meeting canceled after two members walk out
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday afternoon cut its proceedings short after members Ethel Alexander and Samuel Ashford walked out ahead...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CATA cosmetology student wins with Alabama-inspired design
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network,...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition...
Victim Services seeks to bring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launching Industrial Maintenance...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is launching an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning with the summer...
Good Hope City Council votes to allow Sunday alcohol sales Monday...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council voted Monday night to allow Sunday alcohol sales beginning July 4, 2021. Alcohol will be...
New principal named at Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CATA Cosmetology students earn College Readiness Indicator certificates
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cosmetology students Diana Arroyo, D.J. Dubick, Fiayla Herc, Elyse Koloski and Yulissa Velazquez at the Cullman Area Technology Academy recently earned...
Alabama’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.6%, Cullman County 2.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from...
Small but always significant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pomp and Circumstance echoed throughout the room as the Class of 2021 at the Children’s Development Center began their procession. Cameras...
ADOL issues reminders regarding teen employment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As summer approaches, the Alabama Department of Labor is reminding employers of the regulations associated with employing teen workers. As many...
Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Five names added to Cullman WW1 memorial after Tribune reporter discovers...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors...
Vaccination Volunteers: CATA Health Science students help during pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy health science students recently had the opportunity to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The Cullman County Health Department...
West Point school bus collision leaves students uninjured
WEST POINT, Ala. - A collision with a Cullman County School bus and a passenger vehicle ended with no injuries Thursday afternoon.
“West Point bus...
