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Local Government,News
Holly Pond council recognizes Deputy Brandon Woods for heroic deeds
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening took a few moments to recognize Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Woods for his role in stopping a high-speed pursuit in late June.
Councilman Paul Brown said he
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Health,News
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported another confirmed COVID-19 death in Cullman County, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to five. According to Cullman Regional, the death was reported to the ADPH
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Local Government,News
Baileyton readying for election
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Baileyton Town Council took the necessary steps Monday night to prepare for a likely increase in absentee voting in the upcoming Municipal Election in August, passing three resolutions.
The first resolution allows for hand counting of absentee
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Local,News
C.A.S.T. for Kids– The anglers
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m.-noon. Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to sign up soon. The event is free for participants. The
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Lifestyle
Explore: Art and functionality at Cullman’s Art Park
Recently, The Tribune set out to explore all of the many beautiful parks within Cullman County. We’ll visit one each week.
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the corner of Main Avenue Southwest and Second Street Southwest is the 1.8-acre Cullman Art Park.
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Crime,News
West Point man charged with intent to distribute meth
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) on Monday arrested Randall Lee Parris, 46, of West Point after allegedly discovering 12 grams of methamphetamine at his residence along County Road 1142. The CRT
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Local,News
Abandoned house burns near south Wal-Mart
CULLMAN, Ala. - An abandoned house along Olive Street Southwest just east of Wal-Mart burned Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry said his department received the call at approximately 2:20 p.m.
“It was fully involved on
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News,Politics
Maxie Jones re-election bid for Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Maxie Jones on Tuesday announced he is seeking re-election to Good Hope City Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Jones’ announcement:
With municipal elections taking place later this summer,
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News,State
Ivey awards $18.27M for COVID-19 testing, surveillance in Alabama nursing homes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday awarded $18.27 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide baseline testing for coronavirus and proactive surveillance of the virus for health care personnel and residents of nursing home facilities across Alabama.
“During
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 6
third-degree criminal trespassing;
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News,Politics
Terry Shabel announces candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Terry Shabel on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Good Hope City Council, place 1. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
Below is Shabel’s announcement:
Terry Shabel has announced his is running for Good Hope
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Featured,Local,Racing,Sports
Local racer, 11, qualifies for Loretta Lynn’s National Championship
HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. – This year’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is coming up next month and there will be a young, local racer in the field at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Eleven-year-old Lilly-Ann Pettus is currently the youngest qualifier in
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Featured,Good Hope,Local,Sports
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope's Malin earns invite to Top Gun Showcase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After
earning the opportunity to start under center for the Good Hope Raiders in
2019, Tanner Malin put up huge numbers through the air and on the ground as he
helped lead the Raiders to an 8-2 record and
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Local Government,News
New hotel, Cullman Regional Airport big topics at city council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new hotel development and multiple projects at Cullman Regional Airport/Folsom Field received considerable attention at Monday evening’s Cullman City Council meeting, along with official approval of an ordinance authorizing a bond issue that will allow the
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Local,News
‘Horsing around’ in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Visitors and residents of Good Hope were treated Saturday night to an Independence Day ceremony and fireworks show, hosted by the Branded by Christ Cowboy Church and held at Good Hope Municipal Park.
Those gathered in the
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Local,News
Lonesome Dove celebrates 4th with food, fun, fellowship
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Lonesome Dove Cowboy Church (LDCC) hosted a 4th of July evening of fun Saturday, serving up homemade desserts, grilled corn, smoked ribs and, of course, fireworks.
“Where this came from was through the COVID-19 pandemic and church
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Education
CCBOE's Barnette: Masks will not be required in school
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday released more details about what school will look like when it resumes Aug. 20. He said students will not be required to wears masks.
In the system's online
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Courts,News
Biggs to serve 5 years in DUI deaths of Bremen mother, daughter Tonya and Rhianna Busbee
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jonathan Biggs, 56, of Dayton, Ohio, who was charged with two counts of reckless murder in the 2017 deaths of Tonya Busbee, 34, and her daughter Rhianna Busbee, 13, of Bremen, pleaded guilty to reduced charges of
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Crime,News
Arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 6, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 2
theft of property; Weeks Circle
domestic violence; CR 1428
domestic violence;
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News,Politics
Sonya Mabry Adams announces re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Sonya Mabry Adams on Monday announced her re-election bid for South Vinemont Town Council, place 2. The Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.
As a newlywed, Adams said, "I have a new name, but my
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News,State
Ivey awards $48M to ALSDE as part of Roadmap to Reopening Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) in response to challenges related to COVID-19. This allocation will enable schools to
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Local,News
Fireworks over Cullman!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite concerns about COVID-19, the City of Cullman put on its 4th of July fireworks show at Heritage Park Saturday evening while taking precautions to protect attendees through social distancing.
Mayor Woody Jacobs on Saturday afternoon told The
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History,Lifestyle
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1933, 1934
From the Files of 1904:
E.M. Brundridge left Tuesday for the Lone Star State.
G.S. Leeth and Bob Lee returned from Saint Louis on Tuesday. Each one had purchased a car load of mules for their customers.
J.T. Morgan’s sawmill at Clarkson is
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Lifestyle
Funny Things from Yesterday: The 4th of July
I will depart this week from my regular column of “Funny Things from Yesterday” and write about love of family and country.
I let Mother’s Day and Father’s Day get by this year without a special article for either one. The
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Arts,Lifestyle
‘Chirp & Flit’: Positive life lessons during the pandemic
A "gregarious hermit" is an oxymoron I sometimes call myself. It's absolutely true and has been for years. I spend 80% of most days happily alone painting and writing and the rest of my time excited to connect with other
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Education
WSCC hosting webinar for students interested in Health Science programs for Fall 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There are still opportunities available for students interested in pursuing a health program at Wallace State to enroll this fall. Wallace State Health Science programs in a number of areas are currently accepting students for the Fall
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Business,News
Citizens Bank & Trust welcomes new board member Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Kay Kappler-Roberts to its Board of Directors.
Kappler-Roberts is president and CEO of Kappler, Inc., a global leader in chemical and biohazard protective fabrics and apparel
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Lifestyle,Recipes
Summer Recipes: Skillet Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
Ingredients
1 stick butter
1 egg
1 c milk
1 c self-rising flour
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 quart strawberries
4 oz. cream cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
Put the butter in the skillet and place in oven
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Neighboring Communities,News
Arab’s SugarFest canceled
ARAB, Ala. - How do you make the difficult decision to cancel a festival? Something that the community embraced and made such a success last year? You do it after much thought, consideration, prayer and logic. You do it with
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Education
Ivey appoints Dr. Barbara Cooper secretary of Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey this week announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Cooper as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (DECE).
“Dr. Barbara Cooper has spent her professional career dedicated to helping students achieve their greatest
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