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Bulldogs Country Cook’n closed for good
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s Bulldogs Country Cook’n will not be reopening its doors after closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the...
A different kind of spring
CULLMAN, Ala. - When most people think about challenges to face when planning a wedding, they'll think about budgeting, reservations and schedule conflicts before...
Preserving history: Garden City Elementary School
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills which would authorize the Town of Garden City to take ownership of the Garden...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
‘Honk if you miss coming to the center’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff at Donald E. Green Active Adult Center wanted seniors to know just how much they are missed and Tuesday...
Honoring the fallen: Cullman VFW displays 328 crosses ahead of Memorial...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around Memorial Day, drivers traveling along U.S. Highway 31 in north Cullman are greeted by a long line of flags placed...
CCSO pursuit ends in crash, injuries
Updated 5-20-20 4:27 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A pursuit involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Tuesday resulted in a crash with three reported...
Relay For Life struggles to meet goals in pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Relay For Life events canceled this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Relay For Life of Cullman County went virtual...
West Point council notes: May 2020
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night had a short meeting with a light agenda.
The council approved the Town’s...
Berlin council delays farmers’ market opening, discusses EBT protocols for market
BERLIN, Ala. - For many months, the Town of Berlin has been eagerly awaiting the opening of its official town hall, as well as...
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Long time coming: Traffic lights finally installed at Hwy. 69 and...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The long-awaited traffic lights at Alabama Highway 69 and Wesley Avenue in Fairview were finally installed late last week. The lights...
Cullman rolls out new reporting app; council moves forward on traffic...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening introduced a new online application called “Cullman Connect” that will help citizens get help...
Jacobs proclaims Public Works Week in city of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Monday proclaimed the week of May 17-23, 2020 “Public Works Week” in the city of Cullman.
“Many...
Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
4 charged after reports of shooting in Logan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Four people are in the Cullman County Detention Center without bond after a shooting late Sunday night.
A media release from the...
Cullman VFW gearing up for Memorial Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214, its Ladies’ Auxiliary and other volunteers on Monday placed 328 crosses...
Orr announces re-election bid for Cullman City School Board, Place 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr on Monday announced she is seeking a second term for Cullman City School Board,...
Colony town government takes census personally
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s rates of response to the 2020 Census have been among the lowest in Cullman County, and the town’s government wants...
Preserving history: Joppa School
JOPPA, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills authorizing the Joppa Historical Board to take ownership of the old Joppa School from the...
Cullman County’s Easter storm damage estimated at more than $1M
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at this week’s Cullman County Commission meeting gave an update on the damages caused across...
Local tattoo parlors following, establishing health guidelines for customers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey last Friday announced the rollout of the next phase of her Safer at Home Order, “Proceeding with...
A colorful farewell
VINEMONT, Ala. - A parade was held at Vinemont Elementary School Friday afternoon, giving students and teachers and opportunity to say farewell. Faculty and...
Awesome Trail opens at Joe Wheeler State Park
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Those who love to explore nature have another opportunity with the opening of the new trail...
Cullman Regional now offering COVID-19 antibody testing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced this week that COVID-19 antibody testing is now available at the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center, Cullman Regional...
SportsFit closes its doors after more than 30 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center is closing after more than 30 years in business. The decision to put the building and...
Dodge City Day canceled; Census event June 5
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council Thursday night voted to cancel this year’s Dodge City Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Going places
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School senior Mason Roberts has a lot to celebrate. Not only did he score a 35 on his ACT,...
Cook announces Cullman City Council re-election bid
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Councilman Johnny Cook on Friday announced he will seek re-election to the Cullman City Council, Place 3, in the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Duchess Bakery owner announces retirement; Future of bakery uncertain
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 81 years, The Duchess Bakery has been a Cullman landmark, its famous donuts attracting customers from all over Alabama. Owner...
Cullman Electric Co-op, TVA donate $30K to local agencies during COVID-19...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is proud to announce it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award a total of $30,000...
‘It’s like a family project’: East Elementary updating playground
CULLMAN, Ala. – With on-campus instruction suspended for the rest of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools are taking advantage...
Bringing Out the Best: CATA Health Science staff ‘pops’ in on...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Wednesday afternoon, staff at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab received a special treat in the form of Frios pops and thank-you...
Cullman County student’s Farm-City poster wins statewide award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Young artists and storytellers were honored during the Alabama Farm-City Awards livestream May 12 for showcasing how farmers “Keep Alabama Growing.”
Students...
Arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Have still, will travel
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in March, Gary “Sarge” Sargeant was just like many local business owners in Cullman. He worried about how COVID-19 and...
Commission on Aging’s Jamie James retiring after 22 years
Cullman County Commission on Aging employee Jamie James is retiring after 22 years. James was recognized at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission.
Shown...
‘Grow More, Give More’: Local gardeners can help feed those in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Home gardeners can now use their passion for gardening to make a difference in their communities through the Alabama Cooperative Extension’s...
Cullman courts to return to limited in-person proceedings May 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 13, the Alabama Supreme Court authorized presiding judges in each circuit across the state to reopen courtrooms for...
Cullman County native, Auburn University student lands Alabama Farmers Federation internship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County native and Auburn University senior Kaycee Wright is spending her summer educating students about the importance of agriculture as...
Garden City sets new fire dues, votes to start town hall...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council on Monday night officially set the new fire dues it voted on at its March...
Vinemont council considers pavilions, food pantry, summer ball
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening and discussed the addition of two pavilions and a food pantry.
Council members said the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Jacobs proclaims Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15, Police Week May...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday officially proclaimed May 15, 2020 “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week of May 10-16,...
Walker, Marchman, Watson give thoughts on 5-member commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Senate last Friday passed House Bill 486, which would increase the Cullman County Commission from three members to five....
Colony Town Council pushing for census participation, new service contracts
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council did not hold a formal meeting Tuesday, but still had two big items on the agenda for...
Cullman Farm-City Committee honored with 3 awards by Alabama Farmers Federation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1955, Farm-City Committees around Alabama have worked to deepen the understanding of the relationship between rural farmers and urban workers....
Agriplex receives USDA grant benefiting local farmers, feeding agencies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex recently announced it was awarded a United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box...
‘She’s not alone’: Boss shaves head to support employee with cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - A cancer diagnosis is an incredibly stressful ordeal, both for the patient and their family - treatments, work obligations, health complications and...
Courthouse, County offices reopening Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission voted Tuesday morning to reopen the courthouse beginning Wednesday, May 13. The commission was in full agreement...
(Update) Brad Meeks sentenced to 12 years in death of Curt...
Updated 5-14-20 at 1:36 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Nicholas on Tuesday sentenced Bradford Neal Meeks to 12 years in...
Local gyms reopen to guests
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Governor Kay Ivey issued her amended Safer at Home Order last Friday, many local businesses began looking forward to reopening...
Local salons, barbers cautiously reopening
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the rollout of the next phase of her Safer at Home Order, “Proceeding with...
Arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman man facing federal child pornography charge
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been charged after allegedly coercing a 15-year-old Texas girl to send him four sexually explicit videos.
According to...
Welcome back! Local restaurants reopen their doors to diners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman restaurants eased into reopening to dine-in customers Monday after Governor Kay Ivey announced last Friday that some COVID-19 restrictions would...
Cullman City Council celebrates Craft Beer Week, talks downtown beautification
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council had a light agenda Monday evening, devoting much of its time to recognizing Craft Beer Week and...
Good Hope Council welcomes public back to in-person meetings
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope took a step toward a return to normal Monday night at its first council meeting...
U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognizes Police Week, May 10-16
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town will recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and...
Fairview eatery gets new artwork
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In a lightning-swift one-day operation, local artist Bethany Kerr gave a facelift to the west wall of Fairview landmark eatery Pizza...
Smoker stolen from Southern Eats
CULLMAN, Ala. - Southern Eats, Meals to Go Owner Laci Schuman had a not-so-pleasant surprise when an employee opened up her business this morning....
Arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
5-member Cullman Co. Commission bill, municipal tax sharing bill headed to...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Senate on Friday passed two local bills that would increase the Cullman County Commission from three members to five...
Amy Carter announces candidacy for Cullman City School Board
Updated 5-9-20 at 3:17 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Amy Carter on Friday announced her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, Place 5. All seats on...
‘They’ve got to have something to do’: Smith Lake Park Campground...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Park Campground and other parks around the state of Alabama remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parks, including campgrounds,...
CEDA website to support local businesses goes live
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two weeks ago, the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced it would be creating a website that would compile the operating...
Census Bureau to resume drop-off of 2020 Census packets at homes...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday reopened 2020 Census field offices in Alabama while continuing to follow all current health and...
Arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
May 11: church services, in-house dining allowed; salons, gyms open
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the rollout of the next phase of her Safer at Home Order, “Proceeding with...
Ivey announces new protections for health care providers, businesses and guidance...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced new supplemental emergency proclamations aimed at protecting health care providers and businesses during the COVID-19...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics awards diploma via FaceTime during...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College hosted its first drive-thru graduation celebration on Thursday morning, recognizing its 2020 graduating class by distributing tassels...
Warm days, cool pops: Frios Cullman debuts healthier ‘no sugar added’...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local chain Frios Gourmet Pops recently introduced a new healthier pop option: no sugar-added pops. Cullman Franchise Co-Owner Kristy Keiffer said...
Rumors Deli closes dining room, returns to drive-thru only service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli cranked up in time for early lunch Thursday, but the doors to the dining room that had opened to...
Folsom: Rezoning public hearings postponed until restrictions relaxed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom on Thursday said the council will not set public hearings on large rezoning requests until...
Tyson now facing 5 local, state, federal actions over Hanceville plant...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Almost a year has passed since a June 6, 2019 spill at the Tyson Farms/River Valley Ingredients rendering plant near Hanceville...
Arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
How to apply for an absentee ballot for the July 14,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As of May 6, there are 64 days left to apply for an absentee ballot application for the July 14 Primary...
Rumors Deli opens dining room, challenging ‘Safer at Home Order’
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a month and a half of business limited to a drive-through window, and thinking of fellow restaurateurs who do not...
Asian giant hornets? Murder hornets? Not in Alabama
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Neighborhoods and social media are buzzing with hype as citizens are concerned about “murder hornets.” Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals...
Crane Hill man jailed after burglary, fleeing from CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Crane Hill man is behind bars without bond after allegedly burglarizing a residence and fleeing from Cullman County Sheriff’s Office...
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Cullman Economic Development Agency named among top in state
CULLMAN, Ala. - Southern Business & Development Magazine (SB&D) in its Winter 2020 issue named the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) among the state’s...
Berlin holds special meeting to discuss town hall, farmers’ market, traffic...
BERLIN, Ala. - At a special-called meeting Monday evening, the Berlin Town Council gathered to discuss the upcoming opening of the new town hall...
Arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
Holly Pond Town Council hears speeding issue from resident
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening heard from local resident Bo Johnson about a speeding concern on Pond...
Traffic stop, K-9 lead to meth trafficking arrests
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Hanceville residents were arrested on drug charges Saturday following a traffic stop along U.S. Highway 31 South in Hanceville. Cullman...
Cullman Planning Commission recommends controversial rezoning of Old Hanceville Hwy. property
CULLMAN, Ala - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening voted to recommend that the Cullman City Council rezone 40 acres east...
Air National Guard flyover Tuesday at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will get a special treat Tuesday, when a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the Alabama Air National Guard's 117th Air...
Baileyton talks tornado siren, town park
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night for the first time since early March. The meeting was held at the town’s...
CCSO, Detention Center lobbies re-opened to public
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Monday announced that the lobbies of the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and Cullman County Detention...
Cullman Co. Revenue Office opens outside; satellite offices re-open to public
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Revenue Office on Monday morning opened a tent outside the Cullman County Courthouse in an effort to begin...
ADOL: $503M in unemployment benefits disbursed; Payments represent 84% of claims...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that ADOL has disbursed more than $503 million in COVID-19 related...
SBA: Alabama banks approve nearly $1.42B in Paycheck Protection Program loans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Small Business Association on Sunday released data from round two of the Paycheck Protection Program. The data shows in...
Arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA...
(Update) Hoover man drowns in pond in Crane Hill
Updated 5-3-20 at 10 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Emergency responders on Sunday night recovered the body of a drowning victim from a pond at...
Merrill: Suspension of international mail services will not affect military and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Following the United States Postal Service’s announcement of the suspension of some international mail, Secretary of State John H. Merrill confirmed...
Bringing out the Best: Jeeps, motorcycles bring joy to area nursing...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Approximately 100 Jeeps and motorcycles showed up Saturday morning for the Cullman County Wranglers’ parade of area senior facilities in Cullman,...
Relay For Life of Cullman County hosting virtual luminaria ceremony May 14
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Relay For Life of Cullman County event that would have taken place today, Friday, May...
Going farm to table: Dreher’s serving up natural goodness
Correction: The Tribune originally stated the cattle are "grain-fed." They are "grass-fed."
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fresh local veggies have arrived at Dreher’s, where Head...
