Nick Griffin

Cullman

Sports Editor at The Cullman Tribune

Sports Editor for The Cullman Tribune. Cullman High, Wallace State and UNA Grad.

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FAITH: 'God will lead you exactly where you need to be': Holly Pond's Blakely Baggett discusses her faith

1 week ago | cullmantribune.com | Sammy Confer |Nick Griffin

HOLLY POND, Ala. — Holly Pond’s Blakely Baggett will be a senior this upcoming school year, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting with how one weekend completely changed her life. “God means more to me than I could ever explain. He has guided me through my most challenging moments and has led me to so many incredible people and opportunities,” Baggett said. “Getting baptized was so special to me, because it was a symbol of my salvation.
Files from Yesteryear: June 14, 1951

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

From the files of June 14, 1951TEEN CHATTERSeems lots of people have left for camp these days. Leaving Monday were: Barbara Cook, Bobby Bland, Betty Jean Fricke, Harold Keller, Peggy Armstrong, Joyce Chandler, and Hershel Arnold. Going to Camp Dunroamin near Fayetteville, Tennessee, Wednesday, were Nancy Graves, Carolyn Kilgoe, Joyce Martin, Bobby Chandler, Ann Vozt, and Joyce and Suzanne Ponder. They plan to stay a month.
ALEA announces big changes for Alabama CDL holders

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes.
Nighttime resurfacing of I-65 in Morgan County to start next week

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County will begin the evening of Monday, June 16, weather permitting. The $16.1 million project will resurface from Hurricane Creek, north of Vinemont in Cullman County, to one mile south of the I-565 interchange (Exit 340) in Limestone County. The contractor, Rogers Group, will resurface the total of 23.4 miles of interstate in two main phases.
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Death Valley Duel’ by Scott Graham

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

“Death Valley Duel” is the ninth novel in Scott Graham’s National Park Mystery Series. As an environmentalist and author, Graham has created a series of mystery novels that take place in the National Parks in the west. His descriptives of the west are spellbinding. He makes it easy to visualize the terrain. The main character is Chuck Bender, an archeologist and stepfather to his wife Janelle’s two daughters, Carmelita and Rosie.
McKinnon named Cold Springs Elementary School principal

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education at its June 12, 2025, meeting approved Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendation to hire Adam McKinnon as the next principal of Cold Springs Elementary School. McKinnon is currently the assistant principal at Cold Springs Elementary. He is replacing Micah Rice, who has decided to pursue another opportunity outside of education. McKinnon has worked at Cold Springs in different roles for 15 years.
Half Shell Oyster House to open in Cullman June 25

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

CULLMAN, Ala. – Half Shell Oyster House will officially open in Cullman on Wednesday, June 25, at 417 Third Ave. SW, Suite 115, inside the Cotton Creek Venue.
Rx for Summer Reading encourages children and families to unplug and play

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

CULLMAN, Ala. – Across 15 summers, Reach Out and Read-Alabama’s summer reading campaign has featured a variety of beloved characters and stories, including a hungry caterpillar, dancing barnyard animals, a big red dog in a storm, a bunny visiting the doctor, a superhero kid, a sleepy tiger, a cat in sunglasses, a cookie-eating mouse and a curious monkey.
Education notes - The Cullman Tribune

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

CULLMAN, Ala. – Listed are educational achievements submitted by colleges and universities for area students. Local student named to Abilene Christian University’s spring 2025 Dean’s Honor RollABILENE, Texas – Sage Andrews of Cullman has been named to the spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll. Andrews is a sophomore majoring in Ministry and Vocation. Andrews is among more than 1,500 students named to the spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll.
Good Hope Council approves contract for city engineer

2 weeks ago | cullmantribune.com | Nick Griffin

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved a new resolution to appoint a City Engineer. Resolution No: 014-2025 authorized the council to enter into a contract with James Chitwood of Canyon Engineering to be appointed as the City Engineer through Oct. 31. Following the upcoming municipal election, the newly elected council will review terms of the contract at its organizational meeting on Nov. 2.