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Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 49 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Jacobs proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed January 2021 “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine available to those 75+, first responders Jan. 18
Updated 1-8-21 4:21 p.m.
The ADPH said late Friday afternoon: “Please do not call your local hospital directly to set up appointments to be scheduled...
Victim Services of Cullman sees needs increase in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The year 2020 was a hard one for all, but victims of domestic violence faced twice the catastrophe as the issues...
Remembering Hermina Johnson
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family’s story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com....
Year in Review: Cullman County mayors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune reached out to mayors of all Cullman County municipalities to hear what they feel were the highlights in their...
Charlotte Cosper appointed to Vinemont council, place 3
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Charlotte Cosper was appointed Thursday night to fill the seat left vacant on the South Vinemont Town Council when J.D....
Cullman GOP issues statement on events of Jan. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday issued a statement on the chaos that erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 6...
Looney sentenced to 99 years for attempted murder of Lt. Rex...
Updated 1-7-21 3:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County on Thursday was sentenced to 99 years in prison by Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in crash in Good Hope
Updated 1-9-21 1:44 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman was killed in a two-vehicle crash along County Road 437 on the Interstate 65 overpass...
Saving Forgotten Warriors continues to welcome veterans home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally-based veterans’ service organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) was moving through the early days of 2020 on a high note, having...
‘The good in this world is still fighting strong’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma in Cullman, a group that works toward making positive changes in our community through an array of means- from free...
Lawmakers, political leaders respond to U.S. Capitol chaos
Protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday while the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Remembering Wendell Guthrie
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family's story, email...
Baileyton to make improvements to Parkside School parking lot
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night said the Town will make improvements to the parking area at Parkside School.
Mayor Windell Calloway...
ADPH: Test your home for radon during the winter months
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many Alabama residents are spending more time inside their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means children and adults are...
Baileyton council says toys stolen, equipment damaged
BAILEYTON, Ala. - It seems Baileyton has had a bit of a “Grinch” problem throughout the holidays. Each year, the Town hosts a community...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Holly Pond to continue providing free Wi-Fi at town parks
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday said free public Wi-Fi will be available for at least another 12 months...
‘It’s during times like these that abuse typically increases’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shutdowns and quarantines provide the perfect opportunity for families to spend more time together, enjoying each other’s company and shared activities...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Grace Place sees hard impact, gets creative in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to those with memory loss and their caregivers, was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19...
Berlin council puts more than $6K toward weather radios for residents
BERLIN, Ala. - After much controversy surrounding its decision not to repair or replace the town's tornado siren, the Berlin Town Council at a...
COVID-19 hospitalizations soaring statewide; Jan. 4 update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama hit a record-high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reporting 3,064 patients currently...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Updated: Cullman judges postpone, alter in-person proceedings due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to COVID numbers that continue to rise in Cullman County, the county court system has postponed many cases and will...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
HPD: Johnson’s Crossing incident ends peacefully
JOHNSON’S CROSSING, Ala. – Hanceville Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder said an incident Sunday morning ended peacefully with no injuries.
Hadder said a 911 call...
ALDOI: What to look for in your Summary of Benefits and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Health insurance plans can be complicated, but the right tools can help you understand what they cover and how much you’ll...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 44 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
CWD detected in 2 additional NE Mississippi counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two...
Shedd, Gudger talk upcoming session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature will convene for the 2021 Legislative Session one month from today on Feb. 2. To get an idea...
A different kind of New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Year’s Eve celebration at Goat Island Brewing was noticeably different this year with many people opting to stay home...
Fighting the good fight
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a charitable medical group serving the uninsured of Cullman County, life could only get busier as...
United Way of Cullman County holds strong through 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is the kind of organization created for moments like 2020 has turned out to be. As...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Hanceville Nutrition open for business
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, Hanceville Nutrition is open and ready to help you get off to a...
‘I try to keep it as natural as possible’
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary second-grade teacher Kelly Hayes’ no. 1 passion is teaching, but from an early age, nutrition and the love of...
UAB: Staying well through a COVID-19 winter: experts offer solace
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - We’ve lived through a lot this year. Not only have we dealt with a global health epidemic that has impacted more...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 61 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CPD asking for public’s assistance in westside precinct shooting investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said his department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the southwest part of the city...
‘I saw so much giving this year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - April Bowen German, with the help of family and friends, created Victoria’s Hope in her mother’s memory as a ministry to...
‘We need prayers and we need our community to help slow...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its weekly COVID-19 update for the community, Cullman Regional reported Wednesday 83 positive patients, with 21 currently on ventilators. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
‘That siren was just a lightning magnet’
BERLIN, Ala. - Heated controversy was sparked after the Berlin Town Council at its last meeting decided not to repair or replace an outdoor...
Cullman Regional at 175% ICU capacity due to COVID-19; Dec. 29...
Updated 12-31-20 12:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported it is currently treating 75 COVID-19 positive patients, with 20 of those...
‘A year we will always remember’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Children and teens’ clothing and accessory boutique Curt’s Closet is already well-known for the one major feature that sets it apart...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADPH launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard; Moderna vaccine arrives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard to make it easier for the...
County’s volunteer EMS providers to begin receiving Moderna vaccine today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Licensed emergency medical services (EMS) providers within Cullman County’s volunteer fire departments will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna today....
Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program extended into 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the extension of the Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC) for Students program through the spring semester...
Nearly all AT&T services restored following Christmas morning blast
CULLMAN, Ala. - After an explosion rocked Nashville on Christmas morning, many AT&T users around the Tennessee Valley area found that they had unreliable...
Alabama nursing homes beginning COVID-19 vaccinations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama nursing homes were set to begin vaccine clinics Monday as part of the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care...
Good Hope passes amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed by unanimous vote an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019 regarding...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADOL announces new phone appointment system, discontinuing in-person assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor this week announced a new phone appointment system for unemployment compensation claimants who need assistance with...
Tips for hunting the rut in Alabama
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
While the white-tailed deer rut has come and gone in a few areas in Alabama, hunters...
Cullman Fire Rescue raises $350 for Cullman County DHR
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the month of November, Cullman firefighters got into the spirit of giving through an unusual method: growing mustaches. Kyle Elliott,...
Holiday update from the Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many businesses and organizations either adjusting their schedules or closing down entirely for the long holiday weekend, many people may...
Berlin will not repair, replace tornado siren; free public Wi-Fi a...
Updated 12-26-20 at 7:03 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. – At its November meeting, the Berlin Town Council approved a spending plan for its remaining Coronavirus Aid,...
Holiday home fire safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the increased use of fireplaces and space heaters, celebratory candles and decorative lights and electronics, the chance of fire-related incidents increases...
Fighting the holiday or wintertime blues
CULLMAN, Ala. - Winter is can be a stressful and depressing time for some people. The decreased sunlight, colder temperatures, dreary landscapes, holiday stress...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 46 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Christmas wishes: Community leaders share Christmas messages
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s mayors and commissioners share their Christmas wishes for their communities.
Baileyton Mayor Windell Calloway
“We would like to thank everyone who...
‘We could have this thing ended by the spring’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dr. Scott Warner, a pulmonologist who practices at Chest Medicine of Cullman and who has advised community leaders on the COVID-19...
Keep your body moving during the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Schools are out for the Christmas holidays and the kids are likely happy to be home and relax. It’s easy for...
ADPH reports 1 severe allergic reaction following COVID-19 immunization
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been made aware that a person who received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine...
West Point council amends budget; Town employees get bonus
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council voted Monday night to amend the Town’s 2020-2021 budget to include the cost of repaving...
‘We are there for them and will continue to be there...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some of the perhaps most unsung heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic are the paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make...
Holiday safety: Tips to keep thieves at bay
CULLMAN, Ala. - When gifts and presents abound, so do burglars and thieves looking for easy targets. As people make last-minute shopping trips in...
Storefront charm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s charms, especially at Christmastime, have made the city a shopping destination for many local and out of town holiday shoppers....
‘We continue to see families struggling and patients fighting for their...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is still seeing record numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with the Christmas holiday almost here and fears that people gathering...
Free public Wi-Fi now available in Garden City Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - As of Monday, Dec. 21, residents of Garden City can access free public Wi-Fi in the park across from town...
Cullman Police surprise safe drivers with Christmas goodies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) spent some time Tuesday prowling the city streets in search of . . . good drivers!...
Alabama Farm Credit donates $5K to 4-H Foundation
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit recently awarded $5,000 to the Alabama 4-H Foundation. The donation supports youth programs across the state.
“It’s important to...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 21; record statewide hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
Bringing out the Best: ‘Shop with a Cop’ continues bringing Christmas...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) could not hold its annual “Shop with a Cop” event the way it usually has, but...
Cullman Police, CCSO recover Chevrolet Colorado from Duck River
CULLMAN, Ala. – A white Chevrolet Colorado was pulled from Duck River in Cullman County Monday. Divers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADPH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine expected in Alabama today
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Monday it expected doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at some...
I-65 pursuit ends in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. - At approximately 5:19 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, a pursuit began when an ALEA Trooper attempted to stop a 2004 Toyota Avalon...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
City, County holiday hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The offices will also be closed Thursday...
(Updated) Woman killed in Saturday morning wreck on Hwy. 157
Updated 12-20-20 at 3:15 p.m.
WEST POINT, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along the 12000 block of Alabama Highway 157...
Christmas gifts with local flavor, part 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s local merchants are full of popular and unique Christmas gift ideas. Thursday, The Tribune stopped by a few more of...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
ADPH: Avoid gatherings during the holiday season; home is safer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama continues to have significant community spread of COVID-19 that is not adequately mitigated, and the Alabama Department of Public Health...
Cullman County farmer Ben Haynes wins state title for corn crop...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County farmer Ben Haynes recently placed first in Alabama in the 2020 National Corn Growers Association yield contest. Ben’s...
Love thy neighbor
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont residents began receiving holiday gift packages Friday afternoon to help them stay safe from COVID-19. Mayor Radginal Dodson and members...
Ivey’s study group says gambling could mean $700M, 19K new jobs...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey’s Study Group on Gambling Policy on Friday issued its report. In it, the group estimated the state could...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last...
ID board presents $20K to Good Hope for AGCOR project
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Jason Grimmett, chairman of the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority Board, on Friday presented Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett a...
State’s Nov. unemployment rate drops to 4.4%; Cullman County’s tied for...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from...
Bill Smith Buick GMC donates $2K to Bosom Buddies
The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation gives a big thanks to Bill Smith Buick GMC for its recent donation of $2,000. This check was...
Make the season brighter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church’s annual Angel Tree gift-giving project this year benefits 63 families in need and 137 children....
Merrill, 16 other secretaries of state support ‘robust funding of Election...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A bipartisan group of 17 secretaries of state, led by Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill, on Thursday sent a...
