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...
Desperation Church holds ribbon cutting for brand new building
CULLMAN, Ala. – Desperation Church held the official ribbon cutting for their new facility Thursday, Nov 4. Desperation Church’s new building, located at 510 5th St SW, site of the old Cullman Civic Center, has taken almost 18 months to complete renovations. Though many...
Holloway receives Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship
AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation is cultivating growth and inspiring future leaders as it awards more than $140,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and related fields at Auburn University (AU).
Eighty-two students were recognized during the organization’s annual scholarship...
Alabama Department of Public Health issues 2022 Fish Consumption Advisories
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 20 Volleyball sweeps season opener at Bevill State; Basketball teams split with CVCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Playing in its first conference match in more than a year, Wallace State’s 20th-ranked volleyball team notched a season-opening sweep at Bevill State on Tuesday night, winning 25-9, 25-15, 25-9, in the first match and 25-9, 25-15, 25-6, in the finale.
The first...
Saint Bernard to host Open House Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman, Alabama would like to invite families interested in attending St. Bernard to a day-long open house, giving prospective students and their parents a firsthand look at the school’s academic programs, instructors, facilities and more. Friday,...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits Friday night matchups at Chelsea
CHELSEA, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for their second-round matchup and a rematch of the 2019 6A state championship series against Chelsea and the ‘Cats split their first two matchups with the Hornets to force a rubber match in Chelsea Saturday....
Local organizations receive donations from Merchants Bank Charity Classic golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Merchants
Bank held its 26th annual Charity Classic golf tournament in September
and on Wednesday, several local organizations were at Merchants Bank to receive
the proceeds from this year’s event. Cullman Caring for Kids, Good Samaritan Health
Clinic and Cullman Regional Home Health and Hospice...
PREP BASKETBALL: 10 local athletes invited to inaugural AHSAA Elite 100 Showcase
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s first ever Elite 100 Basketball Showcase will be here in June and there will be 10 local players participating in the inaugural event. The AHSAA Central Board of Control approved a boys and girls summer...
WSCC athletics: Cross country teams seek third straight ACCC titles on Friday; men’s golf finishes runner-up in Decatur
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams will compete in the 2020 Alabama Community College Conference Cross Country Championships on Friday in Huntsville, each seeking a third consecutive conference title.
The men’s 8K will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the women’s 5K at 10:15 a.m. at John Hunt Park.
“This season has...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Vinemont 53-20 to advance to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night with a battle in the JV Boys Bracket. The top-seeded Good Hope Raiders took on the fourth-seeded Vinemont Eagles and the Raiders punched their ticket to the finals with an...
Pet of the Week: Take Scooter for a spin!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter‘s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Scooter is a 1-year-old short-legged Lab mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet, an “unassuming, patient fellow who's ever so quiet in his kennel,” said Ruttkay. He’s skilled...
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 another trip to the...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball opens 2022 season Friday; Basketball teams sweep Lawson State on road & men’s golf update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s baseball season has arrived. The Lions open the 2022 campaign in Panama City, Fla, on Friday, playing in a weekend tournament.
It’s the 33rd season at Wallace State for Hall of Fame coach Randy Putman. He has compiled a 1,133-520...
Real-life superhero at Cullman Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - A first-grade student in Mrs. Allison Bates’ class at Cullman Primary School will be a stem cell donor this week for his younger brother, who was born with severe sickle cell disease. Azrael Coleman is a 100% match for his 5-year-old...
CCSO makes arrests in death of infant
WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the West Point area in reference to an unresponsive juvenile at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said despite efforts from first responders, the 6-month-old female that was found...
Cullman Regional EMS 1st in state to provide blood transfusions in the field
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s ambulance service, Cullman Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), is the first ambulance provider in Alabama to provide blood treatment in the field. This enables paramedics to perform emergency blood transfusions on scene and give patients with significant blood loss a...
Pouring on the STEAM
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good things are happening at Good Hope Primary School; good enough to catch the attention of officials in Montgomery and draw a major player in the state’s science and technological education programs to drop in for a visit. On Thursday,...
Sports Column: ‘The best games I’ve ever covered’ vol. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games I’ve seen in my years with The Cullman Tribune. I’ve seen a lot of exciting games so far...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs edges Falkville 63-53 in OT to claim 2A, Area 13 crown
BREMEN, Ala. – After routing Winston County in the opening round of the 2A, Area 13 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back on their home floor Thursday night to play for an area title. This time they faced the Lady Blue Devils...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors outlast Good Hope 33-29 to claim JV Girls Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with the JV Girls title game between the Lady Warriors of West Point and the Good Hope Lady Raiders. It was a very tight contest between the two squads in which neither...
April Walking Tours begin with walk through 1873-1900
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s April Walking Tours series kicked off at the Cullman County Museum on Saturday, April 1, with guide Michael Sullins leading the way.
Participants met on the steps of the Cullman County Museum, where Sullins opened the tour with a speech...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview knocks off No. 9 Russellville to advance to 1st quarterfinals since 1994
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – Friday night was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold made the trip to Russellville to face the Golden Tigers in round two of the Class 5A State Playoffs and returned home with a 35-21 win and...
AHSAA Summer Conference and Coaching School will be a Virtual Conference in July
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Director Jamie Lee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches
Association (AHSADCA) announced Monday the Principals & Athletic
Directors Conference scheduled for June 2-3 is being merged with the AHSAA
Summer Conference, which is being converted to a virtual conference online. The
conference dates...
CCSO weekend arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Sept. 22
Deputies arrested Leroy Steven Miller, 45, of Cullman, on warrants for failure of an adult to sex offender to register (3 grand jury warrants) and traffic...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman extends win streak with 13-9 comeback win over Boaz; Monday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After going 4-0 at the Times Daily Tournament in Florence last weekend, Cullman returned home to take on Boaz Monday night and extended its win streak to five games with a 13-9 come from behind win over the Lady Pirates. The...
East Elementary wins 1st-place Cullman County PALS Clean Campus Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School (EES) recently earned a first-place Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Clean Campus Award. The Clean Campus program includes city and county schools and involves not only keeping a campus clean, but also beautification and environmental...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos aiming to bounce back in 2021
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season has arrived, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing to hit the field with a new purpose and a new head coach this fall. Longtime Broncos assistant Mark Cornelius will be taking the reins this season following...
Arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 27, 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
March 24
third-degree
theft of property; Walmart; Olive St. SW; general merchandise; $698
March 25
first-degree
theft...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 24
unlawful possession of controlled substances; Co. Rd. 437 unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; Co....
Good Hope provides 2K Thanksgiving meals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope held its annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon Wednesday at Good Hope High School, where Child Nutrition Program (CNP) workers Emily Blankenship, Kerri McCluskey and Jamie Brannon prepared enough food for 2,000 plates.
City workers delivered food to...
Resource event for special needs families Aug. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman will host an event that brings therapeutic service providers together for an informational session for children with mental or physical disabilities and their parents or caregivers. Connect Cullman County will be held at The Little...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests this week, including:
Monday, Aug. 15
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Garden City area. Ronald Lee Mickle, 43, of Hayden, was identified as the driver.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly yielded...
Multiple people arrested at Good Hope residence for various drug-related charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies traveled to a Good Hope residence on Sunday, January 16, to follow up on complaints of drug activity.
While on the scene, deputies were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence. Multiple individuals were present,...
Search continues for missing Vinemont man Jackie Hale
CULLMAN, Ala. - The search continues for a missing Vinemont man. Jackie Hale, 51, and approximately 200 pounds, was last seen Tuesday, Oct. 25, around 2:30 p.m. on a game camera near Bangor Cave in Blount County. He was wearing a blue T-shirt, gray...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split senior night doubleheader with Buckhorn
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up an 11-2 win over Golden High School from Colorado Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a doubleheader against Buckhorn and recognize this year’s senior class. A late score in the sixth...
Cullman man on his way to care for stray cat receives free car from Good Samaritan
CULLMAN, Ala. – The book of Matthew is often cited from the pulpit on Sunday mornings, reminding followers of God to care for one another and not turn a blind eye to those in need around us.
Matthew 25: 40-45 reads:
“The King will reply, ‘Truly...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Holly Pond in season opener
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The
West Point Warriors hosted the Holly Pond Broncos to start out the 2019-20
season Tuesday night and both the girls’ and boys’ teams came out victorious.
The Lady Warriors dominated the Lady Broncos from start to finish in their
78-41 win and the...
52 ODES TO JOY: ZEST FOR ZZZ
ODE TO ZZZ
ZZZ are A-okay methinks,
Each regarded with great esteem.
A long sleep or just 40 winks,
To doze, perchance to dream.
There is some irony in the fact I started a luxury brand which sold many thousands of silver-topped casters of...
Storytime continues at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts Storytime each Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and this week, Ms. Suhana was in attendance once again to teach the preschool class about letters. Several stations were set up at four different tables for children,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville finishes season with 24-6 win over Elkmont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After falling to Section on the road last week, Hanceville returned to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to cap off the regular season against Elkmont. The Bulldogs fell behind early but ran off 24 unanswered points to down the Red Devils...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point pulls away to top Vinemont 44-12
VINEMONT, Ala. – While most teams started region play Friday night, the Eagles and the Warriors met on the field at Vinemont for another county rivalry matchup. It was a tight battle in the first half but in the second half West Point pulled...
Hanceville City Council honors Math Team and announces kiddie pool to open this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council held their meeting on Monday with all council members present.
The council began by honoring the Hanceville High School Math Team who brought home the designation of the 2022 Division III State Champions. The school’s Geometry and Algebra II...
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries announces special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, February 5, 2022, as the second of the 2021-2022 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The first of the two special waterfowl hunting...
Former Air Force Captain Stacia Robinson to lead Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she is tapping Stacia Robinson to serve as director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs. Nichelle Nix, who has served in the role for the last six years, is moving to the private sector...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 3 scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Week three of the youth football season has come and gone and there was another full slate of great games going on Saturday. The West Point Warriors hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs, the Cold Springs Eagles traveled to take on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 40-7
ALICEVILLLE, Ala. – Cold Springs made the long trip to Aliceville to take on the Yellow Jackets Friday night and despite jumping out to an early lead, the Eagles were unable to keep pace and fell to Aliceville 40-7 to pick up their first...
Food Safety Tips for your 4th of July Festivities
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Summertime
cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national
holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety basics alongside your
homemade potato salad or pulled pork platter.
Alabama Extension regional food safety agent Janice
Hall said there are four basic...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond squeaks past Lady Eagles 47-43, Eagles topple Broncos 61-52
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont
hosted Holly Pond in a pair of area matchups Tuesday night and the county
rivals split the varsity showdowns. The girls' game saw the Lady Broncos edge
the Lady Eagles 47-43 while the Eagles held on late to win their game over the
Broncos...
Wallace State hosting ‘Celebration of Nursing’ April 20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will honor the nursing profession during its “Celebration of Nursing — Heroes of the Past, Present and Future” on Thursday, April 20, at the School of Nursing and Center for Science. The event coincides with the 50th...
Arrests and incidents reported July 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 20
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; Pine Hill Dr. N.W.
July 21
counterfeit...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles take team titles at Cullman County Championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Championship got underway at Fairview High School Monday morning and by the afternoon, two new champions were crowned. Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles of Cold Springs took home team titles at this year’s meet and Cold...
West Point High School presents “Shrek the Musical”
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School Theatre returned to the stage Friday with its production of “Shrek the Musical,” which will run through Sunday, April 11.
The Tony-winning Broadway show tells a familiar story for those who have seen the Dreamworks Animation mega-hit...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams kicking off region play in week 2
Last week’s slate of games was packed with matchups
between local teams and now its time to get region play underway. Every local
squad with the exception of West Point are preparing for region openers and
many of them will be on the road. The Warriors will...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview falls to Oneonta at home 13-6
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Oneonta and after jumping out to an early lead, a 10-run fifth inning allowed the Redskins to pull ahead with a big lead and eventually...
Ryans Creek Baptist Church hosts inaugural car show
BREMEN, Ala. - In a sign of Christian charity, Ryans Creek Baptist Church accepted no entry fees at its inaugural car show Saturday morning. Instead, the church on County Road 222 asked for food donations for its food pantry to provide for its community.
Several...
PREP BASEBALL: Broncos pick up 13-3 win over Cold Springs; Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a Monday afternoon county matchup game and after jumping out to an early lead, the Broncos never looked back on their way to a 13-3 win.
Cold Springs got in the run column...
Arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 5
assault; Co. Rd. 1194domestic violence; Co. Rd. 747criminal mischief; Co. Rd. 1716unlawful possession of...
Local schools gather for Cullman County Media Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – All seven Cullman County schools were represented by cheerleaders, football players, volleyball players, band members, cross country runners and their coaches at Cullman County Media Day Monday morning and it was a great chance for the community to get to know...
Valentine’s Day guide for Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The clock is ticking for local lotharios and dutiful spouses to finalize Valentine’s Day plans. We explore various options on differing budgets for couples in Cullman.
On a slim budget of $25 or less
Most people I know, when given the choice, will opt...
West Point Town Council approves fundraising event and donation for West Point High School’s Future Farmers of America
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) will receive support from the town council with a $500 donation approved Monday evening. The FFA alumni is hosting a goat, lamb and cattle show this weekend at the Cullman...
Local anglers Wiggins, Arnold finish strong at Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala.
– The 2019 Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake came to a close Saturday and
a pair of Cullman natives were in the mix on the final day. Jordan Wiggins finished
in third place with a total weight of 41-3 and Tim Arnold hauled in...
Birthday Shoutout: Happy 90th birthday to Carrel Wesley Neal!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune would like to wish Carrel Wesley Neal a happy birthday! Christmas Eve has always been important to Carrel, and this year his family wants to make it extra special for his 90th birthday celebration.
Carrel Wesley Neal’s 90th birthday...
Terri Pines Golf Course to transfer ownership to City of Cullman (Updated)
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Dec. 13, the McGriff Family of Cullman agreed to transfer ownership of Terri Pines Golf Course and all its facilities to the City of Cullman.
Founded and developed by Bert McGriff over 40 years ago, Terri Pines Golf Course was...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cullman VFW Post 2214 collects donations through Buddy Poppy program
Iraq veteran and commander of Cullman VFW Post 2214, Brian Monk, and wife, Rachel Monk, president of the VFW Auxiliary, pick different dates and locations every year to collect Buddy Poppy donations for the VFW. The money raised goes back to helping veterans in...
Sweet Success: Strawberry baking competition now accepting entries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Strawberry pie. Strawberry cobbler. Strawberry cake. The 83rd Annual Strawberry Festival will see the return of the strawberry baking competition spanning three categories.
“Our Strawberry Festival Baking Competition is always a sweet part of festival day! The competition includes three different categories...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2021. 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
April 19
harassing communications; personidentity theft; person
Arrests
April 19
Lancaster, Jordan L.;...
Arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 14
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Main St. NE, Hancevilledomestic violence; Day Gap Rd.possession of...
Hanceville food drive coming Feb. 6-11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Deborah Stam recently announced the success of the Hope Food Pantry, located in Hanceville on Bangor Street behind the library and next to the Hanceville storm shelter. That success speaks to the great need for the food pantry in the community...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point dominates Warrior Battle Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors opened their season by hosting the Warrior Battle Tournament this weekend and they’re already off to a 4-0 start. West Point handled Good Hope in its first game of the season to get the tournament...
ADPH announces Mental Health Awareness Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, participants across...
Grilled Cheese wins the day at Hanceville’s inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Saturday to Hanceville’s Downtown to enjoy a day dedicated to America’s go-to comfort sandwich. The inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival, hosted by the Hanceville downtown merchants, was wildly popular and successful.
By noon on Saturday, the downtown area...
Wallace State hosting flu shot clinics Oct. 19-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host flu shot clinics Oct. 19 - 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day in room 200 of the School of Nursing and Center for Science building.
Shots will be provided for free with those...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope, Lady Bearcats collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local squads were in the field competing at this year’ MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum early Monday and each of them collected impressive victories. The Cullman Lady Bearcats tipped things off with a 48-20 win over...
LTCV helping to keep Cullman County clean
CULLMAN, Ala. – Litter Trash Clean-up Volunteers (LTCV), a new group focused on cleaning up local areas in order to beautify the region, was established recently and is growing in popularity.
“Founded in 2021 by Tom Miller and Eddie Hand, Litter Trash Clean-up Volunteers (LTCV)...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon signs with Marion Military Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another
local athlete is preparing to take their talents to the next level. Hanceville’s
Tyson Bellmon signed a scholarship to continue his playing career at Marion
Military Institute Sunday afternoon after putting together a stellar Bulldog
career. The three-point shooting specialist helped lead Hanceville to...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope falls at West Limestone in 2nd round, 21-12
LESTER, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Lester to take on the West Limestone Wildcats in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. In what turned out to be a low-scoring affair, the Raiders wound up dropping the game 21-12 to...
52 ODES TO JOY: FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
ODE TO FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
Spring is joyful, then there is also this,
Summer is such sunny bliss.
Autumn is a sweet molasses kiss, and
Winter is time to joyfully reminisce.
THE FOUR SEASONS: spring, summer, fall and winter were mostly named for “planting...
International Women’s Day: Words from local women
Left to right are Heather Gudger, Laura Quick and Lynsey Todd. (Contributed)
CULLMAN, Ala. - International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, The Tribune spoke to three entrepreneurial game changers in...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 25
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy 231 unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 4th St. S.W. harassment;...
Wallace State signs articulation agreement with Athens State for Advanced Manufacturing Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management degrees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A new partnership between Athens State University and Wallace State Community College will make it easier for individuals to pursue high-demand, high-paying jobs in Advanced Manufacturing Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
“We are very proud of and have valued our...
8 local students earn degrees from Jacksonville State University
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 600 students were awarded degrees as part of Jacksonville State University's fall 2022 commencement on Dec. 16, including the following:
Ronni Bush of Cullman Bennett Fulenwider of Vinemont Zachary Glenn of Hanceville Grayson Hale of Cullman
Nathan Hoffmaster of Arab Mackenzie Ledbetter of Hanceville Priya Ragha of...
Lake Guntersville State Park’s Eagle Awareness Weekends
MONTGOMGERY, Ala. - About 50 years ago, only 480 nesting pairs of bald eagles were left in the United States, with the last nest in Alabama documented in 1962. Thankfully, a great deal has changed since then, and so many eagles winter in our...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors knock off 10th-ranked Huntsville at home, Cold Springs wins on the road
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors picked up a big win at home on Wednesday after they welcomed in no. 10 in class 7A Huntsville and sent the Lady Panthers back home with an 8-3 loss. West Point went up 3-0 in the...
Hanceville High School Math Team are Division III State Champions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second round of the state math tournament took place on Saturday, April 9 on UNA’s campus. Hanceville High’s math team placed 1st in Division III which is comprised of 1A-4A schools. Team members are Logan Lisle, Brady Cleek, Luke Brown,...
$2.58M distributed to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.58 million to help low-income households with home energy costs during the winter months.
The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide funding to help low-income families heat their homes this winter.
“As we...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: JV squads battle it out on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball
Tournament officially tipped Saturday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum and day
one was loaded with junior varsity action. Vinemont knocked off Hanceville
52-38 in the first matchup of the day to advance to the next round, The Cold Springs
Lady...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits opening games with Gardendale, Game 3 set for Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field for a quarterfinals battle against Gardendale and after dropping game one to the Rockets 4-2, Cullman bounced back to take game two 3-0 and force a game three Friday night. Tucker Cagle...
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Young Writers program accepting applications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is accepting applications from high school and college students until Jan. 15 for its Young Southern Writers Program. It is preferred that applicants have creative writing experience, but it is not mandatory.
Applicants will be vying for a...
Cullman Regional welcomes Cardiologist Sampath Singireddy, M.D. to medical group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes Cardiologist Sampath Singireddy, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Singireddy earned his medical degree from NTR University and completed his postdoctoral training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with a Specialty in Cardiology at Louisiana State University...
Wallace State offers vaccine incentive to students
HANCEVILLE, Ala.--Wallace State Community College is adopting a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to promote a successful fall semester. Chief among these is an emphasis on COVID-19 vaccinations.
Each student registered for fall semester who presents proof of completed COVID...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Lawrence County on the road 21-7
MOULTON, Ala. – The West Point Warriors traveled north on Highway 157 to face the Lawrence County Red Devils for a big region matchup. West Point fans filled the visitor side of the stadium, and they had plenty celebrate as the Warriors picked up...
Build-A-Boat
CULLMAN, Ala. – Second-grade students at East Elementary School have recently been reading the children’s classic “Where the Wild Things Are,” by Maurice Sendak, which finds a young boy taking a sailboat on a fantastical adventure. To help float a few of the finer...
ALEA warns of drugs cloned to look like candy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As the weather continues to change and autumn creeps upon us, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween. This time of year can be filled with fun and excitement for your entire family; however,...
Arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 2021. 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
December 13
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; third-degree criminal mischief;...
Colony Parks and Recreation up and running
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman Jasmine Cole, the youngest member of the council and in her first term, drew praise from members and attending residents alike at Tuesday’s Colony Town Council meeting for a successful community Easter egg hunt and activities at the community...
2 arrested after dog found shot, burned and dumped
WEST POINT, Ala. – Two Cullman County men were arrested in connection to the alleged shooting and killing of a dog owned by one of the men. The canine’s body was set on fire before being dumped at a separate location, according to local...
Flanigan pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2016 drug death
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jerome Anthony Flanigan, 39, of Cullman, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter in the 2016 drug-related death of Leslie Clements. Flanigan had been indicted on charges of murder by administration of a controlled substance with alternate charges of murder by...
Pet of the Week: Find a friend in Alphie!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Alphie is a 1.5-2-year-old terrier/Catahoula mix. He is a medium-energy dude who has a quiet nature and absolutely loves being at the center of attention. His number...
PREP SOCCER: Fairview celebrates senior night, hosts varsity matchups against Priceville
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Thursday night was a special night for Fairview soccer as 17 seniors were recognized on their home field for their years of time and effort dedicated to the program. Between the Aggies and Lady Aggies’ games against Priceville, the seniors and...
