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Cullman woman ID’d as victim in Sunday wreck on US 278 W
Updated 4-22-18 10:20 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman woman has been identified as the victim in Sunday afternoon's head-on collision on US Highway 278...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the files of 1955
DeLane Hulsey, Cullman High’s star baseball pitcher, signed with the Saint Louis Cardinals on Monday afternoon. He signed the one...
1 dead in wreck on US 278 W
LATEST UPDATE: Victim ID'd; http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/04/22/cullman-woman-idd-victim-sunday-wreck-us-278-w
CULLMAN COUNTY - Authorities are on the scene of a two-vehicle wreck that has claimed one life. The head-on collision...
Cullman Regional Foundation honors Williamson, Warner at annual gala
Mrs. Judy Williamson received the 2018 H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Award at Saturday’s Cullman Regional Foundation Gala. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman...
Fairview Lions host Spring Fling to raise funds for the community
Scott Spradlin poses with his 1955 Chevrolet, the “Lions Club Pick” at Saturday’s Fairview Lion's Club Spring Fling Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. (Nick...
Wallace State students Challie Johnson, Taylor Urech recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
Wallace State was well represented at the All-Alabama Academic Team banquet. Pictured are, from left, Wallace State interim Dean of Students Jennifer Hill, students...
Go fly a kite! Welcome Baptist, Peggie Knop host annual kite-flying day
Children enjoyed Saturday's annual Kite Day in the community of Baileyton. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Folks around the Baileyton area took advantage...
Go fly a kite! Welcome Baptist, Peggie Knop host annual kite-flying day
Children enjoyed Saturday's annual Kite Day in the community of Baileyton. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Folks around the Baileyton area took advantage...
Beautiful day for a walk through Cullman’s history
Saturday’s tour, the third in a series of four, was led by Sharon Rowlette (left). The final April Walking Tour is next Saturday, April...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats, Warriors move on to round 2 of AHSAA playoffs; Eagles’ season...
Grayson Taylor hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth to give Cullman a 3-0 lead in game one of Friday's...
Special day for almost 200 athletes
Every competitor had a buddy to stay with them throughout the day. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was a beautiful sunny morning...
‘Relay for Life Day’ proclaimed in Cullman
Pictured L-R: Michelle Kimbrough, Haley Marecle, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Gail Crutchfield and Linda Walker
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday proclaimed May 4,...
‘Making Alabama: Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit’ open at WSCC through May 24
The ribbon was cut on the “Making Alabama: Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” at the Evelyn Burrow Museum on the campus of Wallace State on Thursday,...
Wallace State’s men’s basketball forward Jonathan Andre signs with Northern Arizona
Wallace State’s Jonathan Andre signed with Northern Arizona University this week after averaging 12.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in his one season with the...
Pair arrested in Cullman for trafficking methamphetamine
Henry Sellman, III, left; Rebecca Prater, upper right (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit arrested and charged two people...
Wallace State Medical Laboratory Technician program celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 22-28
Wallace State Community College Medical Laboratory Technician student Khanie Cantrell, left, examines bacteria on a blood agar plate, while Anna Wheeler inputs her findings...
Arrest report: April 19
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 19. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
PREP SPORTS: Lady Bearcats drop final regular season soccer game 5-1; Cold Springs softball...
Cullman's Ninfa Moreno Rodriguez (10) (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Lady Bearcats’ soccer team dropped their final matchup of the regular season...
Topre, REHAU, Birmingham Fastener win state awards
Topre America receives the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Supplier of the Year award from Gov. Kay Ivey. (Photo courtesy Jamie Troutman/Cullman Economic Development Agency)
MONTGOMERY...
Alabama unemployment rate up slightly to 3.8%; Cullman’s rate dips to 3.2%
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the state’s latest unemployment numbers Friday morning. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March 2018 unemployment rate is...
County school board recognizes team achievements
Cold Springs FCCLA State STAR Event Gold and Silver winners with Cullman County School Board Superintendent Shane Barnette (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE...
Ribbon officially cut on Cullman’s Fire Station 3; Chief Reinhardt honored
Cullman City Councilman Andy Page, Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs share a laugh at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony...
Weekend fun: 7 events to enjoy
CULLMAN - Here is a handful of fun events going on this weekend.
What: Wallace State Jazz Band Big Band Ballroom Dance
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where:...
WSCC women’s golf wins 2nd consecutive ACCC Tournament championship; Bryan earns low medalist title
Wallace State’s women’s golf team won its second straight ACCC Tournament championship! Pictured are, from left, Anna Williams, Dalys Mullican, Annalee Stephens, Anna Seahorn...
Arrest report: April 18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 18. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Cullman’s Alexandria Gipson shows off transformative work at UA fashion show
TUSCALOOSA - Alexandria Gipson, of Cullman, presented transformative and forward-thinking designs during The University of Alabama's Tee Time Fashion Show in April.
Apparel and Design...
Pet of the Week: Baby Sorrel needs a forever home
CULLMAN - It’s been a busy week at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, with two adoptions and the resolution of at least part of...
History lesson from an American Hero
Julian Campbell (Ken Brown)
Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) member Julian Campbell (98), gave a one-hour talk about his flying career to a history...
Fire Chief Edward Reinhardt reflects on 40 years of service
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt stayed long enough to see the completion of Fire Station 3 off Alabama Highway 157 and see his...
BCA, ATN announce 2018 Manufacturers of the Year; 3 local businesses recognized
Birmingham Fastener and Supply, named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year, has a distribution center in Hanceville, pictured here. (www.bhamfast.com)
MONTGOMERY – The Business Council...
Cullman Regional Sleep Center receives accreditation from American Academy of Sleep Medicine
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Sleep Center has recently received a five-year re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Accreditation by the AASM is...
Blue Eyed Rabbit open for business
The ribbon was officially cut on home and garden décor shop The Blue Eyed Rabbit Wednesday morning in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN...
Community walks to remember children lost to child abuse
Cut-outs representing some of the 28 children who lost their lives to child abuse in Alabama in 2017 were carried on Wednesday’s Prayer Walk...
Arrest report: April 17
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Vinemont woman charged after meth, syringes found in home with 3 small children
Angela Simpers (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of chemical endangerment of a child...
Hope, help, healing: Inside Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center
Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Tucked away on a quiet side street not far from...
PREP SPORTS: Tuesday features and scoring roundup
PREP BASEBALL: Big fourth inning propels Fairview to 12-2 rout of Decatur Heritage
FAIRVIEW - Fairview took on Decatur Heritage at home in its final...
COUNTY TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP: Aggies, Cold Springs Lady Eagles take titles; Junkins, Appling...
West Point’s Hunter Appling was named an MVP at Tuesday’s county championship meet. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - Fairview’s boys and Cold Springs’...
CCSO hosting 2-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class, April 23 and 28
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a two-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class. The classroom portion will be held on Monday,...
Expect delays on I-65 South near Colony exit this weekend, April 20-23
CULLMAN - The outside southbound lane of Interstate 65 at Exit 291 (Colony) will be closed this weekend. According to the Alabama Department of...
Arrest report: April 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Jacobs proclaims April ‘Autism Awareness Month’ in Cullman
Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody...
‘Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit’ opens at Wallace State; grand opening planned for...
The “Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” will be at Wallace State Community College’s Evelyn Burrow Museum through May 24. A special grand opening...
Garden City cites 2 businesses for multiple violations; pay-per-call system planned for fire department
The Garden City Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - The Garden City Town...
This Friday: Cullman Area Torch Run and Special Needs Track and Field Day
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Rex Sorrow enjoys a laugh with a participant in 2017’s Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day. This...
PREP SOCCER: Hat trick from Rodriguez helps lead Cullman past Russellville; Monday scoring roundup
CULLMAN - Cullman looked to continue to build momentum toward the playoffs as the Bearcats took on Russellville at home Monday night. After a...
Wallace State softball clinches ACCC North Division championship with sweep
Sophomore Caroline Burns prepares for a pitch against Snead State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team clinched the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North...
Grandmother of suspect in Osborn murder facing charge in case
Susan Smith, the grandmother of murder suspect Andrew Maresh, was arrested for hindering prosecution in the case. Authorities say she knew the victim was...
Arrest report: April 13-15
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 13-15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
All about the kids: Safe Kids Expo goes on, despite wet, cool weather
Safe Kids Expo founder Judge Kim Chaney and Brooks’ Place Director Gail Swafford (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Safe Kids Expo, sponsored...
Cullman Regional to host Advance Care Planning Seminar April 19
CULLMAN - It may be difficult to think about planning for your future health care when you aren't sick but preparing a comprehensive action...
PREP SPORTS: Schedule for remainder of regular season
Addison
Tuesday, April 17 v. Lynn (SB) 4:30 p.m., v. Cold Springs (BB) 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 19 v. Good Hope (SB) 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1955 and 1992
From the Files of 1933:
The Hi-Y Club of Cullman High School was organized in 1929. This club is a Christian organization promoting clean speech,...
Saints MC donates funds to Miracle League
Participants from the Cullman Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Program and Miracle League gathered at the Field of Miracles Thursday evening to accept a...
Walk MS: Cullman draws more than 250
More than 250 people came out to Heritage Park Saturday morning to participate in Walk MS: Cullman, most wearing signs on their backs in...
Donna Harris crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2018
2018 Ms. Senior Cullman County Donna Harris (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Topping off a fun, entertaining event on Saturday afternoon, Donna Harris...
34th annual Bloomin’ Festival set for April 21-22
Father Joel Martin, president of Saint Bernard Prep School, takes the keys to the 2018 Jeep Renegade from Scott Spitzer, general manager of Cullman...
Cullman hooked on ‘The Little Mermaid’
“You got to purse your lips like this” - Sebastian (Justin Weygand) coaches Ariel (Marie Bean) on how to win over Prince Eric (W.C....
PREP SPORTS: Friday scoring roundup
Addison 4, Winston County 3 (BB)
Lynn 16, Addison 9 (BB) Championship Game (Winston County Baseball Tournament)
Bulldogs 9-10
Next game: April 17 v. Cold Springs
Cullman 8,...
COLUMN: Disease-carrying ticks widespread across Alabama
The collection of ticks using sticky tape shows the abundance of ticks in certain areas in Alabama. (Emily Merritt)
As a turkey hunter, I am...
Cullman Police host forensic blood analysis class
CPD officers practice photographing blood stains. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The classroom and training house at the Cullman Police Department (CPD) have...
Upscale eatery and pub 412 Public House opens downtown
The bar features custom shelving, 12 draught beers, and its own line of signature cocktails. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest eatery,...
Race sets Sportsman Lake Park aglow
Runners take part in the fifth annual Rock and Glow 5K Run/Walk Friday night at Sportsman Lake Park (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
‘Material Girl’: Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon April 25
The grand prizes that will be given away at this year's Pilot Club Fashion Show & Luncheon (Peggy Harris)
CULLMAN - Need some inspiration for...
Patterson earns National Superintendent Certification
Cullman City School Board President Suzanne Harbin, left, presented the certificate to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at this week’s board meeting. (W.C. Mann for...
Arrest report: April 12
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 12. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Bargain Hunt open in south Cullman
The ribbon was cut on Bargain Hunt in Cullman on Friday, April 13. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Bargain Hunt’s brand-new Cullman location...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Q&A with Carol Berry
Carol Berry (Courtesy of Carol Berry)
CULLMAN - This week, The Tribune caught up with candidate Carol Berry, who is challenging incumbent Tammy Brown for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Tyler Nunnelley selected for North-South All-Star game
Tyler Nunnelley (61) (Joe McElroy)
CULLMAN - The North-South All-Star squads were selected for the 59th annual North-South All-Star game recently. Both sides have graduating...
Pet of the Week: Sweet Sassy looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to The Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Sassy, a beagle/hound mix, is approximately...
CAMPAIGN 2018: Cullman GOP hosts 1st in series of town hall meetings
Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman greets an attendee at Thursday night’s town hall meeting in Good Hope. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE -...
PREP SPORTS: Thursday scoring roundup
West Point is headed to the 5A State Playoffs for the first time since 2003. (Bill Piper)
Good Hope 6, Dora 1 (BB)
Dora 2, Good...
Parkside School earns Blue Ribbon Schools Lighthouse Award, named Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Parkside School, seen here on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, is located in Baileyton. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - April 2 was an exciting...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman clinches Class 6A, Area 14 title with 4-2 win over Albertville
Photo courtesy of Cullman Soccer on Twitter
CULLMAN - Cullman clinched the Class 6A, Area 14 title Thursday night. After a slow first half, the...
CULLMAN COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors claim 5th straight title
West Point High School claimed its fifth straight Cullman County Softball Tournament championship title with a 13-6 win over Good Hope tonight. Olivia Ball...
Cullman County hailstone now official state record, 1st entry in state’s new hail dataset
This hailstone, collected March 19 by Tribune reporter William Craig Mann (shown) in his yard in the community of Walter, has been officially declared...
Ivey requests FEMA assistance for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah and St. Clair Counties due to...
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a letter formally requesting disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah...
Art in the Park canceled
Due to the threat of severe storms and rain Saturday, Art in the Park has been canceled. The event, which was scheduled for this...
Arrest report: April 11
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
WSCC’s men’s golf finishes ACCC runner-up as Bruce, Lacasse named to All-Tournament team
Wallace State’s men’s golf team finished as the ACCC Tournament runner-up this week. Pictured are, from left, assistant coach Ches Harris, Anthony Lumpkin, Conner...
Ivey awards grants to Addison, Double Springs, Hanceville for police equipment
MONTGOMERY - The office of Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Ivey has awarded grants totaling $41,371 to provide equipment for three police departments...
PREP SPORTS: Bearcats Finch, Johnson, Dueland, Glasscock and Whitney sign on with Wallace, Auburn,...
Back row, L-R: Head Basketball Coach Bobby Meyer, Principal Kim Hall, Fishing Coach Kyle Morris, Track Coaches Kristin Barnette and Trent Dean; Front row,...
CULLMAN COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: day 3 recap
West Point wrapped up a 10-5 victory over Good Hope Wednesday that moved them into Thursday’s title game. / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
HANCEVILLE...
(UPDATE) Pedestrian struck by vehicle in downtown Cullman
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and...
(UPDATE) Pedestrian stuck by vehicle in downtown Cullman
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and...
OP-ED: Gov. Kay Ivey: 1 year in, serving Alabama
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey / Courtesy of "Governor Kay Ivey's First Year"
April 10, 2018, marks one year since I unexpectedly became governor. With only...
Arrest report: April 10
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
PREP SPORTS: Raiders fall, Bearcats roll; Tuesday scoring roundup
Tuesday night scoring roundup
Addison 17, Brilliant 1 (BB)
Brilliant 6, Addison 3 (DH)
Bulldogs 8-9
Next game: Winston County Baseball Tournament
Cold Springs 8, St. Bernard 3 (BB)
Eagles...
CULLMAN COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Day 2 recap
Good Hope bested Fairview, 6-2, on Tuesday. The Lady Raiders will take on top-seeded West Point Wednesday at 4:30. / Nick Griffin for The...
Art in the Park this Saturday, April 14
The Art Park is located at Main Avenue Southwest and Second Street Southwest. The Art in the Park festival will take place on Saturday,...
City school board gets ‘A’ from auditors; students, faculty honored
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, left, with Cullman High and Middle Schools’ All-State Choir members Natalie Thrasher, Laci New, Kristin Chau Le, Angelina Hughes, Cici...
New venue: Agriplex’s Harvest-to-Home Dinner at Wallace State this weekend
HANCEVILLE - The North Alabama Agriplex’s fourth annual Harvest to Home Dinner fundraiser is coming up and for the first time ever, the event...
Cullman woman charged with 21 counts of animal cruelty
Elizabethanna Austin / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A Cullman woman is behind bars after being arrested and charged with 21 counts of cruelty to...
Chance find in Germany touches Vinemont veteran’s family
A pocket knife inscribed “Prentice W. Ball” and “Vinemont Alabama” was found by Ronald van Meesen while metal detecting WWII foxholes in Alpen, Germany....
Lady Aggies Taylor, Klocker sign on to play at Snead State, Faulkner
Abbi Taylor, left, and Ina Klocker, right / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
FAIRVIEW - Two Fairview High School Lady Aggies on Monday morning signed...
Jacobs proclaims April 8-14 ‘National Library Week’ in Cullman
Pictured are Cullman County Public Library System Director Sharon Townson and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs.
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the...
Arrest report: April 9
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to...
Go ‘under the sea’ with ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Cullman High April 12-14
In her treasure trove of human “whoozits and whatzits galore,” Ariel (played by Marie Bean) wants to be “where the people are.” / W.C....
New car tag decals eliminate waste, protect license plates
A look at the new car registration form, which prints the decal sticker directly to paper, saving tax dollars and helping to deter theft...
PREP SPORTS: Addison smothers Lynn, 17-2; Fairview stuns Holly Pond, 8-7; Hanceville shuts out...
Monday night scoring roundup
Cullman 8, Helena 1 (BB)
Bearcats 21-8
Next game: Tuesday @ Brewer
Cold Springs 4, Hanceville 3 (SB)
Lady Eagles 13-8
Lady Bulldogs 3-13
James Clemens 10,...
