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Downtown Hanceville merchants gearing up for block party this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, Oct. 24, Hanceville’s downtown merchants are hosting a block party, and everyone is invited. The event, which will start...
(Photos) Local youth win ribbons in Showmanship, Premier Exhibitor during Youth...
All photos courtesy of the Alabama Farmers Federation
Cullman’s Cole Eubanks exhibits winning animals during 2nd weekend of Alabama...
Cole Eubanks of Cullman County exhibited Fifth Overall, and the Champion Charolais, during the Heifer Show at the Youth Beef Cattle Show at the...
Enjoying a fire pit, responsibly
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fall is a great time to gather around a backyard fire pit and enjoy the cooler weather. Cullman Fire Marshal Chris...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Berlin council passes 2021 budget
Updated 10-24-20 at 9:42 p.m.
CORRECTION: The Tribune mistakenly identified the bid winner for bush hogging as Steve Farr. It is Steve Clark. We regret...
Walk to Defeat ALS this Saturday in Fairview
CULLMAN, Ala. - Walk to Defeat ALS will take place this Saturday, Oct. 24 at Randall Shedd Community Park in Fairview. The local event...
Local teen seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Updated 10-21-20 at 12:40 p.m.
The injured teen has been identified by the Cullman Police Department as Connor Britt Laney. The other driver was Michael...
Special Little Free Library installed in west Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County on Tuesday morning celebrated with a ribbon cutting the recently installed Little...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
(Updated) Cullman Co. man found guilty of attempted murder of sheriff’s...
Updated 10-21-20 at 6:51 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Early Wednesday afternoon, Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County was found guilty of the 2016 attempted...
From tragedy, a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Monday presented plaques to the children of Stephen K. Griffith for the contributions of the fund...
Bringing out the Best: Berlin donates $18K in CARES funds to...
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council has been trying to figure out what to do with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...
Garden City approves increase in fire department stipends, new truck; Doug...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night approved an increase in the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department’s stipend pay.
Resolution...
New signs up in West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night made plans for the official swearing in of the mayor and council...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
COMMUNITY MATTERS: Cullman Tribune Citizen of the Year: Ashley Wilson
The following was printed in The Cullman Tribune's special yearly edition, "Community Matters."
CULLMAN, Ala. - It takes a special person to turn unthinkable tragedy...
Justice for Junior: Family, friends gather to remember murder victim, call...
BREMEN, Ala. - On Saturday evening, family and friends of Herndon “Junior” Self gathered at Rooster’s Corner in Bremen to remember the murder victim...
(Updated) 2 arrested in connection with stabbing in Bremen
Updated 10-19-20 at 1:55 p.m.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office on Monday said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing Saturday night in...
Cullman Regional to host Hartselle Health Center groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cullman Regional Hartselle Health Center will be Tuesday, Oct....
Alabama completes 2020 Census with 99.9% household response
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey — alongside the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and Alabama Counts! — on Friday announced...
City, County, Chamber come together for 30th annual Christmas Open House...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Christmas Open House, which traditionally kicks off the local holiday shopping season, this year will be a joint effort and...
Automated sanitation pickup to begin in city Nov. 9; new carts...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman will soon be changing the way it services residential garbage. Beginning Nov. 9, 2020, all residents and...
Jack Aces RC donates more than $11K to Shop with a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Jack Aces on Friday presented the Cullman Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program a check for $11,755, money...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama’s September unemployment rate 6.6%; Cullman County lowest in state at...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 6.6%, up from...
Assistance from the Joy to Life Foundation allows ADPH to provide...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In response to a need for increased funding in north Alabama, the Joy to Life Foundation has offered to expand its...
Wood duck mates determine migration routes
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
In the waterfowl world, Alabama’s most abundant species, the wood duck, is not known for migrating...
Cullman City School Board says farewell to Suzanne Harbin after 17...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday afternoon recognized outgoing board member Suzanne Harbin for her 17 years of service on...
Harvesting and storing pecans this fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As leaves begin to darken and pumpkins decorate every doorstep, pecans are ripe and ready for harvest as fall settles...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Commission recognizes CARTS drivers, talks ‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning approved the use of the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center for the last two...
412 Public House owners expand with Seasoned Catering Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was officially cut Wednesday at Seasoned Catering Co., a new catering service from the owners of the popular 412...
Trees for great fall color
Tony Glover, Cullman County Extension
It is often said that if you do not like the weather here in Alabama just wait a little while...
Mum’s the word
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall here, the radiant autumn colors of chrysanthemums for sale begin lining the entrances of grocery stores across Alabama....
Today is the last day to complete the 2020 Census
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in alignment with Alabama Counts! – announced Wednesday that the U.S....
French journalists visit ‘Trump Country’ in Cullman, Winston counties
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sebastien Duval, a Washington D.C.-based reporter for Agence France Presse (AFP, French Press Agency) and video journalist Bastien Inzaurralde visited Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
UPDATED LIST: Cullman area Halloween/fall events
Updated 10-31-20 at 12:32 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Dead End Haunted Trail
191 County Road 741 (As long as it’s not storming, a little rain will...
CHS seniors use homecoming to raise funds for Cullman Caring for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A group of students at Cullman High School decided to make the most of their abridged homecoming activities and raise funds...
West Point’s Ashley Mann crowned 2020 Cullman County Fair Queen
Ashley Mann, representing West Point High School, was crowned 2020 Cullman County Fair Queen Tuesday night. Ms. Mann was also named Talent Winner. She...
(PHOTOS) Cullman County youth earn ribbons at Alabama National Fair
Photos and captions from the Alabama Farmers Federation
Operation Safe Families initiative to combat domestic violence in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona on Tuesday announced Operation Safe Families, a new initiative to fight domestic violence in the Northern...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman County Fair in full swing through Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Fair is in full swing after the remnants of Hurricane Delta attempted to put a damper on...
Cullman council passes $93.8M budget; City employees get 2.6% raise
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening passed a $93.8 million budget for fiscal year 2021, a 2.04% decrease from FY...
Doug Jones makes campaign stop in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama stopped in Cullman Monday afternoon to address a small crowd of local supporters outside the...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Family of stabbing victim to state legislators: Change mandatory early release...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The family of murder victim Herndon “Junior” Self is appealing to Alabama’s legislators to review and amend the law that freed...
Don’t get complacent about hunter safety
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Although the number of hunting accidents has held steady for the last several years, Captain Marisa...
Hanceville CNAs get opportunity in new WSCC program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center (HNRC) will soon be able to add a new certification to...
4th annual ‘Love, Amy’ project raises $2,100
CULLMAN, Ala. – Organizers of the fourth annual “Love, Amy” Project at Grace Episcopal Church on Friday presented a check for $2,100 to be...
Ivey announces Light up Friday Nights campaign for health care workers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey called on Alabamians to pay tribute to health care heroes for their continued efforts in fighting...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman’s HomTex awarded contract to provide masks to U.S. Capitol complex
Updated 10-9-20 at 7 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - HomTex in Cullman has been awarded a contract to provide the United States Capitol complex with masks.
U.S....
(Updated) Georgia woman killed in wreck on I-65 in Cullman County
Updated 10-9-20 at 6:56 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed and three people injured in a five-vehicle crash along Interstate 65 in Cullman...
Back to the midway: COVID-careful Cullman County Fair opens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Fair opened Thursday evening, in the midst of concerns about COVID-19 and stiff competition from area football...
Cullman Regional cancels annual Trunk-or-Treat event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Thursday announced that this year’s Trunk-or-Treat event, the hospital’s largest annual event, has been canceled.
A media release from...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Be Cyber Smart: ALEA partners with DHS and CISA for Cybersecurity...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
‘Athan’s Ride’ to benefit local toddler this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Regulators MC North Alabama Chapter will host a benefit ride this Saturday morning Oct. 10 to raise money for 2-year-old...
Extension: Continue to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The approaching deer season is on the forefront of almost every hunter’s mind. With the excitement of a new season,...
Get spooked on the Dead End Haunted Trail
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - There’s something strange happening in the woods along County Road 741 in east Cullman County. Could the woods be haunted...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
East Elementary ‘Patriot Day’ food drive collects 9,521 pounds of food...
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School’s annual Patriot Day food drive brought in 9,521 pounds of food donations over the past month for the...
Baileyton honors outgoing officials, considers mobile home ordinance
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night recognized outgoing Mayor Johnny Dyar, Councilwoman Myra Martin and Councilman Gene Sumner for their service...
(Updated) 37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition postponed to Thursday, Oct....
Updated 10-8-20 at 6:23 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition has been rescheduled from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Thursday, Oct....
Colony to host COVID-19 community awareness training this Thursday
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at noon will host a COVID-19 community awareness training event at the...
Message from Ivey ahead of Hurricane Delta
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued the following message to Alabamians ahead of Hurricane Delta, which is predicted to impact the...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman murder suspect apprehended in Georgia
CULLMAN, Ala. – Murder suspect Nathan Winston Stephens, 43, was apprehended Tuesday, Oct. 6 in Cobb County, Georgia. Stephens evaded authorities for 24 days...
Curt’s Closet donates clothes to Hurricane Sally victims
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the southern part of the state was devastated by Hurricane Sally last month, many Cullman residents found ways to help...
2020 Census deadline extended until Oct. 31
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) – in partnership with Alabama Counts! – announced Monday that the U.S....
Ivey, Reliance Worldwide break ground on 300,000-sq.-foot distribution center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Reliance Worldwide on Monday morning officially announced and broke ground on a 300,000-square-foot distribution center to be located on an 81-acre...
Cullman ranks top in industrial expansion, high in jobs and capital...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The rate of growth and expansion of Cullman area industries has caught the eye of observers far and wide, prompting even...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
St Paul’s Lutheran School Fall Flea Market Nov. 7; vendor booths...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is excited to announce the debut of its Fall Flea Market Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m.-4...
Bremen man charged with multiple sex crimes involving children
BREMEN, Ala. - A Bremen man has been charged with multiple sex crimes, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). James Michael Doss,...
Mr. Big still the big man at Oktoberfest wiener dog races
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the highly competitive tradition of Cullman wiener dog racing, one name stands out in history, and this year’s contest offered...
Alabama observes SIDS Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) urges parents and caregivers to learn about the risk factors that lead to the...
Back in business: Berlin Hardware and Farm Supply carries on tradition...
BERLIN, Ala. - The Walker family’s hardware store at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and County Road 747 in Berlin had been a...
‘Don’t wait!’: ALEA urges Alabamians to obtain STAR ID despite deadline...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their...
Cullman Chamber YEA! member to compete to be America’s Next Top...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that a student in its expanded Young Entrepreneurs’ Academy (YEA!) has been selected...
PROST! Cullman Oktoberfest 2020, though abbreviated, still kicks off big
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism and the Cullman Oktoberfest Committee kicked off an abbreviated Oktoberfest celebration...
Ivey will be in Cullman Monday for Reliance Worldwide expansion groundbreaking
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will be in Cullman Monday, Oct 5 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Reliance Worldwide’s expansion. The project...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Cullman Regional implements updated hospital visitation policy
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional Medical Center announced Friday that in order to comply with Governor Kay Ivey’s amended Safer at Home Order regarding...
New state program supports poultry growers impacted by pandemic
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program (AASP) offers the state poultry growers an opportunity for compensation for losses incurred because of...
‘A great day in Cullman and the state of Alabama’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), City of Cullman, Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) and Cullman County’s legislative delegation on Thursday...
Cullman Oktoberfest begins today!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dust off your lederhosen or dirndl and head out to Depot Park for Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration, which begins today and runs...
Merrill: Disregard information sent from Election Mail Service
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Secretary of State’s Office has been made aware of another third-party organization contacting voters with outdated and inaccurate information to...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 1, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
ADPH: Get the protection offered by the flu shot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues this fall, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the...
Cullman Fire Rescue donates $1,500 to Cullman County Bosom Buddies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation received a $1,500 donation from Cullman Fire Rescue’s Cullman Professional Firefighters Public Relations Board (CPFPRB)...
Hanceville Fire Department getting new truck
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Fire and Rescue will soon be getting a new rig. The department was given permission Tuesday night to purchase a...
Alabama awarded $17.8M Reimagine Workforce Preparation grant
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Alabama has been awarded $17,827,178.11 to provide opportunities for Alabama workers who have been displaced...
Jacobs proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday officially proclaimed the month of October 2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the city...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches reopen Oct. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In consultation with the City of Gulf Shores, City of Orange Beach, Town of Dauphin Island and Baldwin County, all Alabama...
Alabama Safer at Home Order, mask mandate extended until Nov. 8
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the state’s Safer at Home Order, including the mask mandate, which was set to...
