Arrests and Incidents reported May 31, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 31, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
May 30• theft of lost property-4th degree; person;...
‘Cold Springs is like my second home’: Cold Springs’ Chloe Shipp looks back on high school career
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs' senior Chloe Shipp. She played basketball and volleyball her first two years in high school and cheered during her 10th grade year. She talked about some of her best sports memories and all...
JSU announces spring 2023 graduates, releases President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 900 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's Spring 2023 commencement on April 29.
Local students who earned degrees include:
Jordan R. Allbright of CullmanJessica Arriaga-Aguilar of CullmanHaley N. Bennefield of JoppaMatthew I. Blair of BremenCenzley Burgett of...
City parks and rec partners with CIEE to host international college students
Cullman approved as host city for J-1 Visa Program through partnership with Council on International Educational Exchange
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Executive Director Nathan Anderson on Wednesday morning proudly announced that Cullman has been approved as a host city...
Wallace State crowns intramural wallyball champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Intramural Sports Department held it’s Wallyball Championship Tournament near the end of the Spring 2023 semester, in the Dan York Practice Facility within the College Wellness Center. In the championship match, team “H & B’s” defeated team “Cross...
‘It’s about fairness, plain and simple’: Ivey signs bill limiting transgender college athletes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed House Bill 261 into law. The bill limits transgender students to playing sports in public colleges and universities only with their biological sex.
Said Ivey in a statement, “Look, if you are a biological male, you...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 25• possession of cocaine; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at Exit 304•...
PREP SPORTS: ‘We were all there for each other’: Vinemont’s Chayce Sandlin reflects on Eagles career
VINEMONT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Vinemont's multi-sport player, Chayce Sandlin. He talked about some of his favorite sports memories during his time as an Eagle and he was blessed to play alongside some great guys.
"My favorite memories were bonding with...
Local students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who...
Main gate at A.G. Hicks Stadium named in honor of Sylvia Morgan
ADDISON, Ala. -- One of the great things about high school sports in Alabama is the people involved in them. I'm not talking about just the players and coaches or even the fans. I'm talking about the thousands of volunteers that make things happen. Without these volunteers,...
ADCNR: Deepwater Horizon settlement projects surpass $1B
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With the conflict among deer hunting factions at an all-time low, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship used last weekend’s Conservation Advisory Board meeting in Huntsville to update the Board on the numerous projects in the...
‘We’re not a typical VFW!’
Nonprofit spotlight: VFW Post 2214
CULLMAN, Ala. – When you hear "VFW," you might think of older gentlemen with caps bearing the seals of their military branches, bingo and boxed lunches. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is so much more than that. The Tribune...
ATM theft causes damage; thieves leave empty handed
CULLMAN, Ala. - An ATM was stolen from the main branch of Merchants Bank in Cullman just after midnight, Monday, May 29, according to the Cullman Police Department (CPD), but the thieves were not able to successfully open it.
CPD Public Information Officer Adam Clark said...
Auburn earns back-to-back regional host bids for first time in program history
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn baseball has earned its second straight and sixth overall NCAA Tournament regional host bid, it was announced on NCAA Baseball social media Sunday night.
It marks the first time in program history the Tigers have earned back-to-back regional host bids. The program...
Alabama to host NCAA Regional June 2-5
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball will host an NCAA Regional at Sewell-Thomas Stadium from June 2-5.
The Crimson Tide will welcome three teams to Tuscaloosa. The opening round of NCAA Regionals will begin on Friday, June 2 and run through Monday, June 5. Each Regional is...
LOCAL SPORTS: ‘This is the greatest group of people you’ll ever meet in your life’: Cullman Disc Golf Club continues to grow
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman’s Disc Golf Club has been going on for several years now and hosted another successful tournament this weekend. Heath Harden, the president of the Disc Golf Club, talked more about it, how much the attendance has grown over the years...
Cullman honors fallen, unveils new monument
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s annual Memorial Day program was held Saturday, May 27, at Veterans Memorial Park at Sportsman Lake. It was a somber affair honoring the area’s fallen service members, with a special focus on Vietnam and aviation.
Fairview native and retired U.S. Army...
Crispy, ooey-gooey grilled cheese goodness
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The morning sun was bright, live jam band tunes were pumping and the air held a distinct aroma of crispy, ooey-gooey grilled cheese in Hanceville on Saturday, May 27 when hordes of grilled cheese connoisseurs gathered downtown for the third annual...
Simulator benefits WSCC Radiation Therapy students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students in Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Imaging program are benefitting from a new tool that allows them to become familiar with an important piece of equipment they will use when they are working in the field as radiation therapists.
The program...
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Have character when nobody’s looking’: Good Hope’s Kaleb Jones looks back on Raider career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope senior football player, Kaleb Jones. Kaleb made so many great football memories during his time as a Raider and feels blessed to have played alongside a group of teammates during his career.
"Some...
Aderholt: Check passports before booking travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Back in February, Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued a reminder to make sure your passport is still valid before booking international travel. Also, he said, applying for a new passport or a passport renewal is currently taking two months or longer.
On Thursday,...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Small Mercies’ by Dennis Lahane
Dennis Lahane’s latest book “Small Mercies” is set in Boston in 1974, just weeks away from court-ordered school desegregation. The novel is set in a time of anger, hatred and bigotry, and the language reflects that. I will not be quoting any passages. The story is gripping, but brace...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Teachers
Hanceville – J.R. Edmondson, Principal, James Cooper, Frances Fraser, Joe Ray, Dixie Christian, Beatrice Alexander, Mrs. Lucille Rowell, Beulah Caudell, Elton Dalier, Ray Jones, Luise McCreary, Pearl R. Gaines, Rafel Cooper, Lewis Fanning – Assistant Principal, Mrs. D.B. Lamont, Mrs....
City school board announces new EES principal hire
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board, at a special called meeting on Friday, May 26, announced it hired Melanie Harris as the new principal of East Elementary School. Harris replaces longtime, beloved principal David Wiggins, who retired at the end of this...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Stay strong for your team’: West Point’s Kara Jones recaps freshman season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors are coming off another solid season in which they finished with an 18-16 record and added yet another county title to their trophy case. Freshman Kara Jones talked about that season, plus what she learned,...
Pet of the Week: Leo seeks a new kingdom
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leo, an approximately 3-year-old male pit bull terrier mix with a short dark coat, is available for adoption at Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Leo, as his name suggests, is a regal and statuesque canine, and the current king of the shelter. Leo...
Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D archery tournament raises $8,000 for breast cancer research
Cullman, ALABAMA (May 23, 2023) — The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) again partnered with the Heritage Archery Club and Bowhunters Association of Alabama to host the 12th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3D archery tournament. Held on May 20-21 at Cullman...
East Elementary receives Exemplary Reading Program Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Elementary School recently received the prestigious Exemplary Reading Program Award issued by the International Literacy Association (ILA). The intent of the Exemplary Reading Program Award is to award institutions that have implemented outstanding reading and language arts programs at all...
Symbols of their sacrifices
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteers and members of Cullman VFW Post 2214 on Friday, May 26, placed American flags along U.S. Highway 31, as they do every year for not only Memorial Day, but also the 4th of July and Veterans Day.
The flags flying in...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – FEED ‘EM@TheArboretum
FEED ‘EM@TheArboretum became a thing when my fun friend, Felicia Roberts, invited five pals for a picnic this spring. The fine dining setting was the woodlands area of Sportsman Lake Park, which surrounds the Wildflower Garden and is soon to become an accredited arboretum,...
Pediatrician Andrew Jones joins Cullman Regional Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Andrew Jones has joined the Cullman Regional Medical Group.
Jones completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Alabama, followed by his medical degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and his residency in...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 26, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
May 25• theft of property-4th degree; Dollar General;...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Succeed on and off the court’: Good Hope’s Jacob Haynes talks sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last season was another successful one for the Good Hope Raiders as they collected 20 more wins and sophomore Jacob Haynes shared what he learned and talked about his experience on the varsity level so far.
"It was definitely a fun...
COLUMN: The perfect gift – Thanks Harper Lee!
I just finished my annual reading of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Wow. As long as I live, I will read this novel. And for me, there’s a bonus. Every time I pick up the book, I’m reminded of a special graduation gift I gave...
Melanie Harris hired as new principal at East Elementary School
CULLMAN, Ala. -- East Elementary School has found its next principal.
Melanie Harris, who most recently served as the assistant principal at Hibbett Intermediate School in Florence City Schools, will be the new principal at East Elementary in Cullman. She was officially hired Friday morning...
Brent Patterson retires as teacher from CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Longtime Cullman High School teacher and varsity baseball coach Brent Patterson is retiring from the school as a teacher. Though he is retiring from teaching, it is still possible for Patterson to continue coaching baseball at Cullman High School in the...
Bulls & Broncs coming to Hanceville June 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –The Hanceville Rodeo is back, set for Saturday, June 10, 2023, with gates opening at 5 p.m. and all the action beginning at 7.
This year's rodeo will be bigger than ever before, with bigger names in bull riding and the lively addition...
Arab’s Tiffany Dowdy named WSCC Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is proud to announce Tiffany Dowdy of Arab was named the Work Study of the Year for 2023.
For more than two years, Dowdy served as a work study in the college’s Center for Student Success, assisting students...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 25, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 22• resisting arrest; public intoxication; I-65 NB at MM 291• domestic violence; CR 1856•...
PREP SOCCER: Several local standouts earn All-State honors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s high school soccer coaches have voted on this year’s All-State selections and the teams were announced this week. Several local players earned All-State honors and Cullman standout Abby Morrow led the way, landing on this year’s Super All-State (1A-7A) First...
Library hosting Summer Reading Programs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading Program June 1. Participants can drop by, register, get reading logs and enjoy a free treat from Cha Cha’s Shaved Ice.
Kids will be given instructions about reading logs and how...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘You will always be enough’: Fairview’s Kylie Kovar recaps sophomore season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Last season was one of the best seasons that Fairview has had in the past few years, and they were one game away from qualifying for Regionals. Fairview sophomore Kylie Kovar talked about that season, plus what she learned, and some...
Ice cream for breakfast? Yes, please!
HOLLY POND, Ala. – No matter your age, ice cream for breakfast is always a fun start to the day. Toppings like Oreos and chocolate syrup were piled high atop mounds of ice cream as seniors gathered for sundaes, bingo and fellowship Wednesday, May...
CPD address report of gun at CMS dance
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School held its spring dance Friday, May 19. Toward the event's end, according to Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta, the Cullman Police Department received a call from a parent claiming a student may have brought a gun to the...
Holly Pond student battling 2nd bout of cancer; Broncos for Christ raising funds
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Elena Saldana, a rising senior at Holly Pond High School, is back in the ring fighting cancer.
Saldana's journey with cancer began in ninth grade when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, which resulted in an amputation of her leg. After she...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 24, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsMay 19• domestic violence-harassment; person; Commerce Ave. NWMay...
Wallace State Nursing holds first of 2 pinning ceremonies for Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education (DNE) recognized around 80 graduates at the first of two pinning ceremonies for the class of 2023. Both the May and August ceremonies mark the beginning of careers for new nurses from the...
COLUMN: Stop and smell the corn dogs!
I drove by our community ballpark the other day and saw that the All-Star baseball games were well underway. It’s hard to believe that the Little League baseball season has already come and gone. Has it already been two months since Opening Day? It...
PREP CHEER: ‘Anything can be reached with a little bit of patience and kindness’: Good Hope’s Kylee Denney talks sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope sophomore cheerleader Kylee Denney. This season was her first as a varsity cheerleader and she was feels blessed to work alongside some amazing teammates.
"To me, it was very eye-opening to be a...
WSCC SPRING ROUNDUP: Wallace State Golf 6th in nation; Men’s Tennis 7th in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s golf team finished sixth in the nation at the recent National Junior College Athletic Association’s Men’s National Championship for Division I. Held at Sand Creek Golf Course in Newton, Kansas, the team finished with 1,116 points...
Memorial Day boating safety tips from the CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, when many will be hitting the water at Smith Lake and other areas, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is advising residents to be safe on the water.
“Don’t boat under the influence, make sure everyone has the...
AL Rep. Fred Plump charged with conspiracy and obstruction, agrees to resign
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Rep. Fred L. Plump Jr., D-Fairfield, has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice and has agreed to resign from the Alabama House of Representatives, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 23, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
May 23• identity theft; person
No arrests reported.
Hanceville Police...
Athletes honored at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. -- St. Bernard Preparatory School celebrated its spring sports athletes on Wednesday, May 10, for their hard work and dedication to the athletic program. The highest honor of the night, the Fr. Luke Fazi Award, went to senior Cole Bissot.
The Fr. Luke...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene program graduates 27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program graduated more than two dozen students from its annual pinning ceremony.
Class President Emilee Harrington congratulated her classmates on their accomplishment and the dedication and commitment it took to succeed.
“You have embraced the challenges and...
1 dead, 1 charged with murder following shooting at Cullman City Parking Deck
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and another charged with murder following a shooting at the Cullman City Parking Deck early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023.
According to the Cullman Police Department, officers responded to a call about a shooting at approximately 2:40 a.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported May 22, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 22, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 18• domestic violence; CR 831• theft of property; CR 1701• harassment; CR 1422•...
Wallace State Softball earns No. 3 seed at NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College Softball is the No. 3 seed in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Division I Softball Championship starting Tuesday, May 23, at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala. The team punched their ticket to nationals after winning...
ALEA’s Marine Patrol launches National Safe Boating Week, offers free vessel inspections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Like the waves on Alabama’s beautiful gulf coast shoreline, Summer is quickly rolling in, and with the weather warming up, it is a fantastic time to enjoy our state’s scenic waterways. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or water sports enthusiast, please...
AL unemployment rate record low 2.2%; Cullman County’s rate 1.4%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 2.2%, down from March’s rate of 2.3%, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5%. April’s rate represents 51,462 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Believe in yourself’: Holly Pond’s Bai Widner recaps Bronco career
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to one of the standout seniors on Holly Pond's softball team, Bai Widner. She made some great memories during her time as a Bronco, and she learned a lot during her softball career. She also...
Cullman County parks summer events
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Parks and Recreation and the Cullman County Commission have many fun events planned for the public this summer. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons shared some details.
The Smith Lake Park...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – ‘Alabama is an Arboretum’
Dear Alabama Arboretum Ambassador, yes, that means YOU and all of us from Governor Ivey to the youngest child in our state who just discovered the joy of trees, forests, birds and wildlife which divinely endow "Alabama the Beautiful."
This week, a decades-long dream for...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
County Board of Education: R.E. Moore, Superintendent; Doctor J.G. Daves, President; T.F. Gladney, Vice- President; Judge Tankersley; A. Pinkerton and Charles Gorham.
City Board of Education: R.P. Johnston, Superintendent; M.L. Robertson, President; Doctor E.D. McAdory; G.W. Ponder; D.C. Fuller and S.H....
Commission responds to community concerns about Sportsman Lake ducks
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, parkgoers have raised concerns about the ducks and the food available for purchase for them at Sportsman Lake Park. Worries are that the food lacks proper nutritional value and is having negative effects on the animals.
Concerns have been brought to...
Dinner on First: New location, same feel
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dinner on First, hosted annually by the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Foundation, looked a little different this year. The event usually takes place outside along First Avenue in the Warehouse District. However, due to weather concerns, The Venue...
Cullman County Child Development Center graduates 6
VINEMONT, Ala. – There was hardly a dry eye in the house Friday, May 19, at the commencement ceremony for the Cullman County Child Development Center's graduating class of 2023. The crowd was packed with families, friends, faculty and staff and studded throughout with...
SPRING FOOTBALL: Fairview rolls to 56-14 jamboree win over DAR
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies faced off against the DAR Patriots in a Friday night spring jamboree game. Fairview took control from the word go as they ended up rolling to a 56-14 win over DAR.
Fairview couldn't have asked for a better start to the...
ADCNR: Free Fishing Day is June 10
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to enjoy the outstanding fishing Alabama has...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 19, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
May 11• unauthorized use of motor vehicle; Billy...
Pet of the week: Make healthy choices with Oats
CULLMAN, Ala. – Oats, an approximately 2-year-old male pit bull terrier mix with a toasted tan coat, is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter.
Oats is an intelligent and agile high-energy pup who enjoys running in the recreation area of the shelter,...
WSCC hosting event for women interested in skilled trades
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career & Workforce Development will host “Empowered: Women in the Trades,” a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 8, at 11 a.m. The event will take place on the 12th floor of the James. C. Bailey Center on the college’s main campus...
Statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims granted $115K
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $115,000 to help provide training and resources that ensure victims of domestic violence have access to professional assistance through local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit groups.
The Administrative Office of Courts will use funds of...
PREP CHEER: ‘Always have faith in yourself and your team’: Good Hope’s Jessalyn Nichols talks sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Good Hope sophomore cheerleader Jessalyn Nichols. This was her first season on the varsity cheer team, and she had an amazing experience, along with some help from her fellow cheerleaders. She learned a lot...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 18, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 15• harassment; CR 808• reckless endangerment; CR 1855• domestic violence; CR 808• theft...
City school board recognizes CMS Archery Team
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board at its meeting Tuesday evening recognized the Cullman Middle School Archery Team, which this year placed second in the 2023 Alabama NASP (National Archery in the School Program) State Championship and11th out of 240 in the...
ACES: Kick off summer with the 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Alabama 4-H invites you to make a splash this summer with the 4-H BIGGEST Catch, a virtual fishing competition. The contest is May 26 through June 5, and all Alabama youths ages 9 to 18 are welcome to participate.
Emily Nichols,...
Campbell, Page named to Berry College spring 2023 Dean’s List
ROME, Ga. - The Berry College Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.
Local students who wee named to the spring 2023...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 17, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
May 11• theft of property-4th degree; Wal-Mart;...
PREP SOFTBALL: ‘Grow together as a team and family’: West Point’s Katie Beth Yovino recaps sophomore season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore Katie Beth Yovino was moved from the JV squad to the varsity team toward the end of last season. She talked about that experience, what she learned and what it was like playing with a great group...
Mayor gives road work update
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, with Mayor Woody Jacobs giving an update on ongoing road work in the city.
Jacobs said he expects the work along Second Avenue Northeast in front of city hall and...
Cullman County Probate Office implements e-recording
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Probate Office has implemented e-recording of some documents. Wendy Lambert, the office’s bookkeeper, address the Cullman County Commission at its meeting Tuesday.
Speaking on behalf of Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown, Lambert said, “Judge Brown is always...
Baileyton hosts 3rd annual Family Fun Day
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The morning sun poured down on Baileyton as dozens of arts and crafts purveyors, food tents and local merchants put the finishing touches on their booths in Baileyton Park for the third annual Baileyton Family Fun Day Saturday, May 13.
The heat...
CHS seniors celebrate college picks with sidewalk art
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors preparing to depart Cullman High School have earned close to $5 million and counting in scholarships, so the school celebrated with a bit of an impromptu art project on the quad to showcase their college and career choices last week.
Seniors...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 16, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentNo incidents reported.
ArrestsMay 15
Raybon, Kristi A.; 36• possession/receiving...
Cullman Regional names new Chief Operating Officer
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center has named Jason Cunningham, MHA, FACHE, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cunningham will be responsible for day-to-day hospital operations and supporting hospital growth initiatives.
“Cullman Regional is forward moving and poised to continue growth as a...
April 2023 health department scores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in April.
Establishment Name: Alabama Mud Coffee - Mobile
Address: 10800 US Hwy 278
City:...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: ‘If you keep continuing to work hard, you will get better and achieve your goals’: Good Hope’s Zoe Marks talks junior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This track & field season was another successful one at Good Hope as the Raiders finished runners-up in Sectionals for the first time in school history. Junior Zoe Marks recapped the season and what she learned during the campaign.
"I feel...
Cullman Homeschool Theater to present ‘Politically Correct Bedtime Stories’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Theater will present "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" on Saturday, May 20, at 3 p.m. at No Fences Cowboy Church.
According to the group:
Taken from satirist James Finn Garner's book "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" and the 19th Judicial Court's mock trial...
East’s outdoor classroom certified by NWF
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School on Monday morning, May 15, hosted a certification ceremony for its outdoor classroom, which has been named a Certified Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. It was also named a certified Alabama Outdoor Classroom.
East’s Outdoor Classroom Sponsor...
‘I don’t think he realizes the difference he has made’
Cold Springs band director William Johnson retires
BREMEN, Ala. – Longtime Cold Springs High School Band Director William Johnson is putting down the baton and stepping away from the podium, retiring after 18 years.
When Johnson took on the position of band director in 2005, the...
Threat to St. Bernard deemed not credible; classes to resume Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – A threat made online against St. Bernard Preparatory School in Cullman over the weekend was determined to not be credible, according to Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta.
Nassetta said the threat was routed through a school network in Virginia, and the CPD...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
May 11• possession of controlled substance; CR 1043• criminal mischief; CR 565• theft of...
ALEA: 2 wheels, 4 wheels, we all must share the road
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - This May, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is teaming up with the
U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all motorists that motorcyclist and cyclist safety is everyone’s responsibility. Each year, May marks both National Motorcycle...
‘It was all about working together’: West Point’s Jasmine Quick recaps high school career
WEST POINT, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to West Point's Jasmine Quick about some of the many great memories during her time as a Warrior band member and what she learned from those experiences.
"When I first started high school, I was nervous...
WSCC Respiratory Therapy graduates recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program graduated more than two dozen students during its annual pinning ceremony.
Class president Jaida Johnson of Cleveland said the ceremony marked the end of rewarding and challenging journey toward their careers as respiratory therapists.
“We have...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Simple Lies’ by David Baldacci
“Simply Lies” is David Baldacci’s latest book. It is a psychological thriller set in Virginia about two women in a cat and mouse race to solve a murder and find a treasure stolen from an organized crime family.
Mickey Gibson is single mother of two and a former police detective. She...
COLUMN: Celebrating in the Wundergarten – Legendary mothers
While creating the mother character, Frau Ruehl, in the folktale “WUNDERGARTEN,” I didn’t have to look far for stellar examples. I was lucky to have a “storybook wonderful” mom and so are most of us. Mothers, though rarely flawless, are regularly, magically wunderbar.
Frau Ruehl...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the files of 1904
Warm, dry weather continues.
Arthur Sanderman is behind the counter at Vinemont Grocery Company.
Indications point to a victory for the Democratic presidential candidate, Judge Alton B. Parker.
The Republican rally held at Kullman Hall last night drew a good crowd.
H. Nuss and...
Letter to the Editor: Tribute to my mother, Grace McDowell Stewart
As we all get ready to remember or celebrate Mother’s Day May 14, my memories of my mother will always remain special to me. I will never forget the moment she passed away and how green her eyes were as she lay still in...
