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Susan Eller announces her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Susan Eller on Thursday announced her re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 3. The Municipal Election will take...
Annual Mopar car show raises $4K for Secret Meals for Hungry...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the success of this year's Mopars by the Lake car show, the Pentastar South Car Club tallied up the proceeds...
Alabama sees daily record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19
Updated 6-25-20 at 9:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Thursday morning reported a record-high 1,129 new cases of COVID-19...
Arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Autwell pleads guilty in 2018 crash that killed Hanceville woman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Terry Autwell, 28, of Hanceville, pleaded guilty earlier this month to a charge of criminally negligent homicide in the Dec. 10,...
Cullman GOP chair/candidate embarrassed over accidental publication of ‘very private photo’
Editor's note: The Tribune did receive a copy of the photo, but will not publish it.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Republican Party Chairman and...
Groundbreaking for new subdivision near Berlin set for June 30
BERLIN, Ala. – Real estate firm Retail Specialists will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new subdivision near the town of Berlin Tuesday, June...
Alabama AG Marshall, Louisiana AG Landry lead 11-state AG letter to...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry led an 11-state Attorney General letter to Congressional leadership in...
Arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park set for Sept. 19
Updated 6-24-20 at 2:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from...
Commission talks COVID-19 precautions, Commission on Aging expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Local physician James Thomas, at the Cullman County Commission’s regular
meeting Tuesday, addressed the commissioners about the first day of the new
policy requiring...
Urban Cookhouse, Joe Hudson Collision Center, new Taco Bell location coming...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman
will soon have a couple of new businesses and a new location for an old
favorite. Urban Cookhouse, Joe Hudson Collision Center...
Hanceville’s Mayor Nail visits Colony Town Council; council notes June 23,...
COLONY, Ala. - As the Colony Town council gathered for its pre-meeting work session Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Donnis Leeth welcomed Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail...
Curtis Johnson will challenge Donnis Leeth for mayor of Colony
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Town Councilman Curtis Johnson on Tuesday afternoon announced his candidacy for mayor of Colony, challenging incumbent Donnis Leeth for the...
Cullman Regional reports 2 COVID-19 deaths
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday confirmed two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total for the county to three.
"We’ve reported two additional deaths...
Good Hope man, in country illegally, charged with sexual abuse of...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Good Hope resident, in the country illegally, was arrested June 19 by Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators, charged...
Arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Brad Smith declares candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brad Smith on Tuesday morning announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 1. Smith will face incumbent Andy Page in...
Ultimate Fair rescheduled for July 28-Aug. 1 in Good Hope; Miracle...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair, originally scheduled to be in Good Hope in April, will now bring its midway to the city...
Cullman City Council approves tax abatement extension for REHAU, repaving plan...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to extend a 10-year tax abatement granted to automotive component manufacturer REHAU last...
St. Paul’s Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction reaches critical...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Paul's Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction to be held Aug. 1 at Terri Pines has reached a...
Arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 22, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Jason Neal announces re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, place...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jason Neal on Monday announced his bid for re-election to the Cullman City School Board, place 4. He will face challenger...
Going to the courthouse? Bring your mask
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met bright and early Monday morning for a special-called meeting to approve a new plan requiring all...
Nathan Haynes announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 4
Updated 6-22-20 at 11:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local businessman Nathan Haynes on Monday announced his candidacy for Cullman City School Board, place 4. He...
ACES: Keys to boosting your immune system
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. – People come in contact with thousands of germs each and every day. Some of these germs can cause a...
‘The support of the community here in Cullman is amazing’: Back...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Back the Blue rally was held Saturday afternoon in Good Hope with a steady crowd of law enforcement officers...
‘We wanna make Cullman County a more inclusive place’: Inaugural...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - With black voices and experiences being highlighted on a national and international stage since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis...
Agriplex update
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex normally has a bounty of programs for children and adults to enjoy throughout the year. Due to...
For the record…A new spin on Hanceville business
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email christy@cullmantribune.com.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s...
Get to know La Michoacanita
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email christy@cullmantribune.com.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman...
2-part CCSO Firearms Safety Class July 7, 11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host a two-part Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in July. The classroom portion of the...
‘Imagine Your Story’ at the Cullman library
CULLMAN, Ala. – To make summer a little more interesting, the Cullman County Public Library’s main branch is offering a summer learning program for...
Arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
CCSO deputies train to respond alone to active shooters
CULLMAN, Ala. - In 1999, two young men walked into Columbine High School in Colorado and began shooting students and teachers. The first officers...
This Saturday: Back the Blue rally in Good Hope, Juneteenth Community...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two much talked about events will take place in Cullman County Saturday, June 20. The Back the Blue Rally will be...
May Unemployment: Alabama’s rate drops to 9.9%, Cullman County’s to 7.6%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted May unemployment rate is 9.9%, down...
Celebration: Heritage Park receives ‘facelift’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After months of planting, painting, roofing and hail damage repair, a celebration was held at Heritage Park Thursday evening to commemorate...
Northbrook Baptist Church hosting family movie night this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Northbrook Baptist Church (NBC) invites the community out to the ball field behind the church Friday evening for its free family...
More than meets the eye: The Man Cave Market is a...
VINEMONT, Ala. - For years, twin brothers Pat and Chris Thompson would kick back after a long day making flower deliveries to florists around...
Gwen Parker announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gwen Parker on Thursday announced her candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 3. Parker will face incumbent Johnny Cook in the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman EC launches Sprout Fiber Internet
Updated 6-18-20 at 3:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Electric Cooperative on Thursday announced big news for its customers: the launch of Sprout Fiber...
‘I have 4 sons . . . Will I see them...
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s mayor and town council, the county’s only currently-serving black elected officials, have a distinct perspective on recent events surrounding the...
Defund or defend? Long, Gentry, Culpepper talk about current attitudes toward...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Life has recently become far more difficult for law enforcement officers across the country, as protest groups call for police agencies...
‘We are trying to help’: Local company to manufacture hand sanitizer...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in May, The Tribune caught up with Gary “Sarge” Sargeant, owner of Hawg Engineering, as he was in Arizona assisting...
Celebrate Heritage Park this Thursday, June 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism invites everyone to come to Heritage Park and enjoy the newly-renovated facilities Thursday, June 18....
Anonymous patriot promotes value of all people, respect for American flag
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, The Tribune encountered a distinct-looking gentleman out for a walk in Cullman, dressed in a “sauna suit” in...
Chamber mourns passing of Jackie Moore
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday announced the passing of its Director of Finance & Administration, Jackie Moore, 64.
The...
Arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Popular eatery, The Fillin’ Station, closes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fillin’ Station, a popular meat-and-three deli located inside the Texaco Station at 201 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31), has...
Garden City sets delinquent bill procedure, adopts flood damage prevention ordinance
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council Monday night set new parameters for the payment of water and sewage bills. The bills...
Courts: Brad Meeks appeals conviction in death of Curt Wilson
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bradford Neal Meeks on June 8 submitted a handwritten request to the Cullman County Circuit Court for an appeal of his...
4-year-old philanthropist donates piggy bank contents to Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) administrative assistant Tonja Grace shared Sunday afternoon:
“Something happened this week that has been weighing on my...
‘We’re planning to keep on growing’: Easy Pickens Antique Market
Updated 6-17-20 at 10:24 a.m.
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email...
Mopar lovin’: Annual car show brings more than 100 Mopars, others...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second Saturday of June marks an important occasion for car lovers in Cullman: the Pentastar South Car Club's annual Mopar (Chrysler-made...
Arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Berlin prepares for Census Day and fire department anniversary, discusses new...
BERLIN, Ala. - Monday night, members of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) attended the Berlin Town Council meeting to discuss preparations for the...
Jenny Folsom announces bid for re-election to Cullman City Council, place...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Dr. Jenny Folsom on Tuesday announced her bid for re-election to Cullman City Council, place 5. The...
Abandoned house burns near Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Early Tuesday morning, Hanceville firefighters were called to a structure fire off Stadium Street near the Hanceville High School baseball field....
‘This is a blessing’: State of Alabama takes possession of Smith...
ARLEY, Ala. – State legislators and Winston County officials on Monday gathered next to Duncan Bridge in Arley, where Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed,...
West Point council talks CR 1141 repaving
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night discussed the paving of County Road 1141.
The Cullman County Commission recently informed...
Arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Childhaven’s Dr. Jim Wright set to retire
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Childhaven Board of Directors and Executive Director Dr. Jim Wright have announced Wright’s plans to retire at the end of...
Smith Lake Park Public Boat Ramp to close June 18 for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) on Sunday announced it will temporarily...
ADPH reports 1,014 news cases of COVID-19 Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard reported 1,014 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the four-day...
Saints Motorcycle Club visits Cullman’s Miracle League
CULLMAN, Ala. - Athletes from Cullman’s special needs Miracle League, along with their families, welcomed the Saints Motorcycle Club, cheered them on and thanked...
For the love of Claire: Local dad launches patient advocacy service
CULLMAN, Ala. - After working in health care for more than a decade, Cullman County resident Jeff Byars thought he had a firm grasp...
ADPH reports 2,595 cases of COVID-19 in Alabama Thursday-Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 800 cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday, June 11 (848), Friday, June 12 (859) and Saturday, June 13 (888)...
Grab a burger and more at Whitlock’s General Store and Cafe
The Tribune is highlighting small businesses around Cullman County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know of one we should feature? Email maggie@cullmantribune.com.
TRIMBLE, Ala. – Since...
ADPH: More than 800 COVID-19 cases reported both Thursday, Friday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday cautioned the public that the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus COVID-19 remains....
Arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Mopars by the Lake this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second Saturday of June marks the Pentastar South Car Club's annual Mopar show. The show was previously held at the...
‘Don’t drink and drive’: Signs near grounds of Friday’s Alan Jackson...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just ahead of Friday’s Alan Jackson drive-in concert at the Rock the South (RTS) venue at the intersection of County Roads...
42 years, more than 8K babies: Dr. Howard Williamson, beloved by...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After 42 years practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Cullman, Dr. Howard Williamson recently retired. Williamson, who began practicing in 1978, estimates...
Dodge City pays off CR 216 bridge project loan with back...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday night voted to pay off the balance of its loan for the County...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic earns 2020 Gold Rating from NAFC
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Good Samaritan Health Clinic earned a 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality...
Steve Cummings declares candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Steve Cummings on Thursday announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 4. Cummings will face incumbent Clint Hollingsworth in the...
State adds 848 cases, 11 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama continues to see an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19, adding 848 since this same time Wednesday, along...
Foundry Farm benefits from new hen house
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Most Cullmanites are familiar with The Foundry Thrift Store which sits along U.S. Highway 31 South. Some may not know...
Arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Utilities Board receives its highest credit rating ever
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Utilities Board recently received its highest credit rating in its 70-year history. Cullman received an AA- credit...
Arrests made in Crane Hill burglary
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people from Morgan County are behind bars in the Cullman County Detention Center following their arrests Wednesday in connection to...
Clint Hollingsworth announces re-election bid for Cullman City Council, place 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Clint Hollingsworth on Thursday formally announced his candidacy for place 4 on the Cullman City Council. Hollingsworth has served three terms...
Cullman Caring for Kids food pantry dangerously low on many staple...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Wednesday reported to The Tribune that its food pantry’s shelves are getting dangerously close to...
Participation encouraged in COVID-19 Agriculture Impact Survey
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – COVID-19 has impacted the agriculture industry; however, the full extent of the impact is currently unknown. Professionals with the Alabama...
Vinemont council considers community improvements
VINEMONT, Ala. - An effort is underway in the town of South Vinemont to bring new activities and amenities for the community to enjoy....
Hanceville woman charged with murder; Hanceville man wanted by Clarksville police
Updated 6-10-20 at 5:07 p.m.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - A Hanceville, Alabama woman has been charged with homicide in Tennessee, and police in Clarksville are searching...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Colony Town Council moves forward on road repairs
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday evening voted to contract MC Paving, LLC of Hanceville to patch and repair damaged portions...
Legislative wrap-up: 5 local bills signed into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Amid ongoing coverage of COVID-19, with the addition of protests and violence nationwide, the conclusion of Alabama’s 2020 legislative session passed...
Blount County historical group says ‘No’ to proposed relocation of Birmingham...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - On Monday evening, a proposal that could have brought the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument that was recently removed from Birmingham’s...
Cullman County Commission talks retirement benefits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday morning meeting passed a resolution to adopt ACT 2019-132 to provide Tier I retirement...
State health officer talks asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The state’s top health official said Tuesday he was surprised when the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said...
(Updated) Gudger, Shedd speak about need for red light at Hwy....
Updated 6-9-20 at 6:06 p.m. with a statement from ALDOT
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a fatal two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Alabama Highway 157...
Arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 9, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Links for Literacy: Charity golf tournament raises funds for The Link...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Monday welcomed 25 teams of golfers, from old hands to first-timers, to Terri Pines Country...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail talks Confederate monuments
CULLMAN, Ala. - Protests and riots have been sweeping the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis May 25....
WellStone to launch mobile mental health crisis response team in Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - WellStone, provider of mental health services to Cullman and Madison Counties, sent notification to The Tribune on Monday that “a Mobile...
Cullman council awards 1st bids for Hwy. 157 widening, issues permit...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved several requests for special event permits and also awarded the first bids for...
