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CCCDC awards $56K in grants in last meeting of 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $56,000 in grants Monday night, without its usual...
(Update) Gunfire exchanged at Cullman Applebee’s
CULLMAN, Ala. – An exchange of gunfire outside the Cullman Applebee’s restaurant at 2106 Cherokee Ave. SW Saturday night shortly before 10 p.m. left...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
2020 Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration may be record-setter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folsom Field/Cullman Regional Airport stepped back in time Saturday for a “sentimental journey” as Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post...
Shots fired at Cullman Applebee’s
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CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police on Saturday evening reported an exchange of gunfire between a customer who was leaving the Applebee's restaurant at...
Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County added 29 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health,...
Bosom Buddies selling turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, the local nonprofit that assists Cullman area residents while they are in cancer treatment programs,...
Early morning fire leads to damage, no injuries
CULLMAN, Ala. - An early morning fire had Cullman Fire and Rescue on the move to the east side of Cullman Saturday.
“The call came...
ADPH announces COVID-19 vaccine plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plan of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is being made available to the...
Veterans Day Celebration today at airport
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s 2020 Veterans Day Celebration is today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cullman Regional Airport. This year’s event will include original...
Jacobs: ‘It’s not worth chancing’; Cullman Co. COVID-19 update: Nov. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added a record 65 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of...
Cullman man sentenced to life in prison for 2019 murder in...
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. — A Cullman man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2019 murder in Fayette County. Fayette County District...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Colony gives tablets to students in community tutoring program
COLONY, Ala. - On Thursday, Ethel Alexander- coordinator of Colony’s recently established tutoring program and the town’s newly appointed mayor pro tem- along with...
ALEA welcomes 52 new Troopers during graduation ceremony in Selma
SELMA, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated 52 new ALEA Troopers Nov. 4, during a closed ceremony held in the auditorium...
St. Paul’s Fall Flea Market this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Get started on some holiday shopping this weekend at the St. Paul’s Lutheran School Fall Flea Market. The market will be...
AG Marshall announces $60M settlement with Terminix over illegal business practices...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday announced a historic $60 million State settlement with Terminix International in response to the company’s...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,339 cases confirmed...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order through Dec. 11; business restrictions...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Amid an increasing number of deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer...
Why do leaves change colors?
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Crisp, cool mornings and long shadows signal that fall has truly set in. With a transition into cooler weather, comes...
Book signing with local author Johnny Burks Nov. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will welcome local author Johnny Burks, who recently released his memoir,...
Welti Chicken Supper this Saturday: a tradition 87 years in the...
WELTI, Ala. - The 87th annual Welti Chicken Supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Welti Elementary School, 8545...
More than 40 area veterans have received SGB shot to combat...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A growing number of Cullman area veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are enjoying the benefits of the Stellate...
Vinemont administration takes oaths
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Town Council gathered at the Vinemont Community Center Monday night for the swearings-in of its newly elected and re-elected members....
New Baileyton mayor, council sworn in
Updated 11-4-20 at 11:48 p.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Greg Nicholas on Monday administered the oaths of office to new Baileyton...
Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Wednesday reported 35 patients hospitalized with COVID-19. According to Vice President, Marketing Lindsey Dossey, that’s the highest number...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Connecting with local seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents of USA Healthcare’s Woodland Village in Cullman are making new friends despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The recently launched USA...
Ballots cast, U.S. waits for results
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ballots have been cast, and most of the races decided, but as of press time Tuesday night, an unprecedented number...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 36 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,286 cases confirmed...
Vinemont’s Cody Thompson earns perfect score on Army Combat Fitness Test
CULLMAN, Ala. – Vinemont’s Cody Thompson recently achieved a perfect 600 on the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). He is one of only...
‘Bernard Blues and BBQ’ deemed a success
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School on Sunday declared the 2020 “Bernard Blues and BBQ” festival to be a success. While attendance will...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Former CCSO detention deputy charged with sexual misconduct with inmate
CULLMAN, Ala. – A former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detention deputy was arrested over the weekend after investigators determined he had an inappropriate...
Colony Town Council holds organizational meeting in absence of new mayor
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s new administration has gotten off to a rocky start, even before its officials were sworn in for the new term,...
Curt’s Closet makes 1st step toward new, larger facility; McAlister’s Deli...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet, a popular Cullman-based charity that provides free clothing and accessories to children and teens of families in need, came...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Sunday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,250 cases confirmed...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Shedd recognized by U.S. Dept. of Defense for work supporting military...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview last week received recognition from the United States Department of Defense for his work in the last...
Election Day: What Cullman County voters need to know
CULLMAN, Ala. – Voters across the nation will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 to cast their ballots in the 2020 General Election....
ADPH: Take steps to lower the risk of COVID-19 spread when...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins election officials and others in urging Alabamians to practice healthy behaviors when making...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,225 cases confirmed...
Bargain hunt at Treasures by Hea
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune’s special yearly edition, “Community Matters.”
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Garden City’s Treasures by Hea offers like-new to...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,195 cases confirmed...
UPDATE: Good Hope High principal released from hospital
Updated 11-3-20 at 12:15 p.m.
Dr. Hood reported on social media Tuesday that he has been released from the hospital.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope...
Feral hog population in Alabama shows no decline
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Despite an increased effort to mitigate the impact of feral hogs in Alabama, the hog population...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,164 cases confirmed...
ADPH, ALSDE launch K-12 COVID-19 School Dashboard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) and Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) on Friday launched the Alabama K-12 COVID-19 School...
Sheriff Gentry gives update on theft ring bust
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday, Oct. 26 busted what it says was a major theft ring, recovering thousands...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Commission bids farewell to Walker, talks Reliance Worldwide project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday morning, for the last time with Chairman Kenneth Walker at the helm.
Commissioner Kerry Watson said...
AMRV RC&D grant recipients recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – Six Cullman-area organizations received grants totaling almost $22,000 from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers, & Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D)...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 42 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), with 507 confirmed in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 29, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Ivey announces locations of 3 mental health crisis care centers in...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader...
2020 Cullman Veterans Day Celebration could be biggest ever
CULLMAN, Ala. - In spite of the challenges of COVID-19, Cullman’s 2020 Veterans Day Celebration at Cullman Regional Airport Saturday, Nov. 7 could be...
(Updated) Impending inclement weather has Cullman EC on standby
Updated 10-28-20 at 7:07 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - With yet another hurricane bearing down on Alabama’s coastline, and Gov. Kay Ivey declaring a State of...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
DAISY Award recognizes Cullman Regional’s extraordinary nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. – Nurses at Cullman Regional are now being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the...
Carver’s guide to preserving carved pumpkins
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The ghoulish sights on the front steps this Halloween season should be a glowing Jack-O-Lantern creation, not a rotting pumpkin....
Colony bids farewell to Mayor Leeth
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening said its official good-bye to outgoing Mayor Donnis Leeth. Town hall was filled with...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 27; cases, hospitalizations going up
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 last Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. As of today,...
Mud Creek Marching Festival rescheduled, but show goes on for Hanceville...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville’s record as a special event venue does not seem to be improving. Rain, conflicting event schedules and the start of...
No. 1 Bearcat fan
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were four seconds on the clock when the Cullman Bearcats sent kicker Brody Adams out for a possible game-winning field...
Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Zeta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Zeta.
In a statement, Ivey said, “Ahead of...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Good Hope cancels City’s trick-or-treating event, community Thanksgiving meal
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – With Mayor Jerry Bartlett and one council member having tested positive for COVID-19, the Good Hope City Council’s Monday night...
Baileyton opens new town hall
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The town of Baileyton came together Sunday afternoon for the dedication of its new town hall. The project took three years...
Baileyton to host drive-thru trick-or-treating event
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton and the Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department are teaming up this Halloween for a drive-thru trick-or-treating event. Starting...
Jones, Shelby on Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to Supreme Court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court Monday night, filling the vacancy left by the late Justice...
Cullman council approves tax abatement for new $5M distribution center, hears...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening, reduced to three members (President Pro Tem Johnny Cook, Clint Hollingsworth and David Moss)...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,044 cases confirmed...
CCSO busts major theft ring, recovers thousands of dollars of property;...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Monday busted what it says is a major theft ring, recovering thousands of...
2021 Alabama hemp grower applications now available; Cullman info session Nov....
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hemp grower applications and processor/handler applications are available for the 2021 growing season from Oct. 13 through Nov. 30. Applications...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 26, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Library on wheels
CULLMAN, Ala. - What do you do when students can’t come to the library? Well, you bring the library to them.
That’s been the plan...
Ledger’s at Stone Bridge Farms to open Nov. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ron Foust, CEO of Stone Bridge Farms, recently announced the opening of Ledger's Restaurant and The Galley. Ledger’s grand opening will...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, and on Sunday reached...
Jacobs proclaims Medical Assistants Recognition Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of Oct. 19-23, 2020 Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek) in the city of...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Oct. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County surpassed 2,000 positive cases of COVID-19 Saturday according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,004 cases confirmed...
Bugs and slugs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area homeschoolers had a little creepy crawly fun Friday morning thanks to the North Alabama Agriplex’s Heritage Homeschool Program. October featured...
4th annual Bernard Blues and BBQ set for Oct. 31, Nov....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fourth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31 and Nov.1, 2020 at St....
Ivey, ADECA set to allocate protective equipment to many Alabama law...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As many as 450 local law enforcement agencies across Alabama could soon receive additional aid to help prevent and reduce the...
A bit of Brooklyn in West Point
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune’s special yearly edition, “Community Matters.”
WEST POINT, Ala. - Magnet Paints, located at 310 County Road 1246...
CPD, CCSO hosting Drug Take Back Day events this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office are both participating in this year's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day...
‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ haunted attraction starts tonight
VINEMONT, Ala. - “Nightmare in Vinemont” begins this evening at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. The haunted attraction and hayride, which will go...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
CCBOE’s Barnette praises bus driver for actions before, after wreck
Updated 10-23-20 at 9:33 p.m.
WELTI, Ala. – A wreck involving a vehicle and a Cullman County Schools bus Friday morning sent five students to...
FCCLA names Outstanding Members, Sweet Potato Cook-off winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from all over Cullman County on Wednesday met at the All Steak...
(Updated) Cullman County school bus hit; other driver killed
Updated 10-23-20 at 2:08 p.m.
From Alabama State Troopers: "A two-vehicle crash at 7:15 a.m. today, Oct 23, has claimed the life of a Cullman...
Hanceville: Come to the parade, stay to shop!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening approved a slate of upcoming special events around the community and talked about others,...
Cullman man indicted for attempted murder
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Chase Thomas, 29, of Cullman was arrested this week after being indicted by a grand jury in September for attempted...
ADPH: Keep health and safety foremost for Halloween festivities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protecting families, friends and communities from contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is a major concern for Alabama families in...
Focus on harvest safety this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Farmers in the Southeast are in the thick of harvest season, making safety more important than ever. Round-the-clock work and...
AHC launches Historic Preservation Map Initiative
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - After years of intensive planning and behind-the-scenes work, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is proud to announce a new digital public...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
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