Cullman Regional update on COVID-19 situation
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center reports that COVID-19 is having a critical and hopefully short-term financial impact on the entire local healthcare community.
“As healthcare professionals, we are used to pulling together as a team in a time of crisis,” Cullman Regional CEO...
October is Beef Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the month of October Beef Month in the city of Cullman. October has been designated as Beef Month since 1964 to recognize and promote the beef industry.
“The beef cattle business is a great asset...
1st distribution of online sales tax benefits Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) received its first quarterly disbursement of the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) in the amount of $166,586, which is earmarked for school facilities, safety and security upgrades.
The SSUT became required for many...
Veteran Memorial: Allie Snider
Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served in the Confederate Army for four years during the Civil War.
Allie entered the Army April 2, 1918, and was a...
Cullman man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The victim was identified as James L. Caudle, 72.
Alabama State Troopers said Caudle was critically injured when the 2020 Honda Accord he was driving left...
Arrests and Incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 30, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
October 26• theft of property; Nesmith Rd.• possession of controlled substance; possession of...
Wallace State Community College receives federal funding to continue Talent Search program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. –Wallace State Community College will receive five additional years of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the school’s Talent Search program. The award is expected to total $2.4 million.
Wallace State’s Talent Search program serves students from 15 high schools throughout...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview shuts out Cold Springs on the road 5-0, Monday scoring recap
Fairview 5 - Cold Springs 0 (Softball)
Fairview jumped out to a quick lead to start out the game. A pair of singles and a hit by pitch loaded up the bases with no outs for Ayda Payne, who lined a two-run double to center...
Governor Ivey defends Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights, signs constitutional carry bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed House Bill 272, known as the constitutional carry bill, into law, defending law abiding Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights.
“Unlike states who are doing everything in their power to make it harder for law abiding citizens, Alabama is...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope slides past Rogers 48-42 to advance to Elite 8
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders are back at the Northwest Regional once again and in their opening matchup Saturday, they faced the team that ended their postseason run one year ago. Good Hope and the defending state champion Lady Pirates of...
Alabama coaching staff selects 7 Players of the Week following Chattanooga win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named seven players of the week to eight spots following the Crimson Tide’s 66-10 win against Chattanooga last Saturday. Malik Benson and Robbie Ouzts on offense; Jihaad Campbell, Caleb Downs, Trezmen Marshall and Dallas Turner on defense; and...
Cullman man arrested on drug, firearms charges in traffic stop
BERLIN, Ala. — A traffic stop conducted by the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on June 12 in the Berlin community led to the arrest of a Cullman man on drug and firearms charges.
Deputies stopped a motorcycle driven by Justin Wayne Farr, 32. A...
William Sherrer of Bremen participating in UA Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student William Sherrer, of Bremen, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program during the summer 2023 semester. Sherrer is working for Robins and Morton.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time...
Colony town clerk Patricia Ponder leaves following dismissal vote
COLONY, Ala. - Colony council member Ethel Alexander brought a motion Tuesday evening to remove town clerk Patricia Ponder from her role.
The vote was nearly unanimous, minus council member Jasmine Cole which abstained. Council member Eric Carweel was not present for the meeting.
More on...
Rescheduled Second Friday celebration tonight in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s as easy as 1-2-3: 1st Avenue Southeast will host the city’s popular 2nd Fridays celebration on the third Friday of June. That’s tonight!
Downtown Cullman’s 2nd Friday celebration, put on COVID hiatus in 2020 and postponed last week due to the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16.
Reverend J. Gilbert Speake conducted the services and Mutual Service directed interment, in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Louis Wamp, Kermit Gorham, Fred Meadows, Martine Wamp,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors cap off season with 69-20 win at Curry
JASPER, Ala. – The West Point Warriors made the trip to Curry High School Thursday night to take on the Yellow Jackets in their season finale and they put on a dominant performance. West Point had its way with Curry on its home field...
Pet of the Week: Hang out with Henry!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Henry is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet, a long-legged fellow with soulful eyes. He enjoys human company and is quickly taking to his...
Warrants, traffic stops lead to drug-related arrests
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office executed warrants over the weekend which ended in several drug-related arrests—along with multiple traffic stops that resulted in the same consequence.
On Wednesday, June 1, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators executed a search warrant...
CMS students find the science in pond water
There’s life and biology teeming pretty much everywhere if you look closely enough—and students at Cullman Middle School spent the past several weeks learning that lesson up close and personal.
Cullman Middle School science teacher Erin Williams has been helping lead several seventh-grade classes through...
Arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 18, 2022. 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
February 17
fourth-degree theft by deception; person; cash; $500unlawful breaking...
Cullman Savings Bank to open new drive-through location with retail space, boutique hotel
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new Cullman Savings Bank building will open later this year, and it will have some unique features. Not only will it serve as the bank’s new drive-through location, the building will also have three retail spaces, along with a second-floor,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats smother Columbia 48-0 on the road
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman
made the trip to Milton Frank Stadium Thursday night for a regional showdown
against Columbia and the Bearcats left with a 48-0 win over the Eagles and their
second region win of the season. After coming back to defeat Decatur at home a
week...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s postseason run ends with 43-33 loss to Hatton
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the first time in 15 years, the Addison Lady Bulldogs were competing at the Northwest Regional Friday night. Addison faced off against Hatton in the semifinal round and after falling behind early, the Lady Bulldogs rallied to cut the lead...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s Dinkle headed to Huntingdon
VINEMONT, Ala. – After
racking up over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground and earning First-Team
All-State honors in his senior season, Vinemont’s Dallin Dinkle is taking his
talents to Huntingdon College. Eagles Head Coach Stephen Robinson is proud of
his standout running back for earning...
PREP FOOTBALL: Deaver scores on final play to lift Meek over Sumiton Christian 22-20
ARLEY, Ala. – The Meek Tigers returned to their home field Friday night to wrap up the regular season against Sumiton Christian and it was an instant classic with the Eagles. Both teams traded the lead throughout the night before the Tigers put together...
WES students learning business, economics with ‘Monopoly Mondays’
CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s a reason Monopoly has remained a mainstay board game since the 1930s — it’s fun, challenging, and includes some valuable and fundamental lessons about economics and business. West Elementary School teacher Sharyn Hollingsworth brought those teaching points to her sixth grade...
5 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce
students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring Semester and
Term 4 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are
registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs rout Meek in Thanksgiving Tournament; Tuesday scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
Hanceville Bulldogs took on the Meek Tigers in Tuesday night’s final
Thanksgiving Tournament game. Hanceville jumped out to a quick 15-5 lead to
start out the contest before Raiden Morgan, Kainon Moore and Ephram Milne
dominated down low as part of a 10-2 run...
Central Board of Control selects Alvin Briggs as next AHSAA Executive Director
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The unanimously approved the hiring of Briggs at a special Central Board meeting Monday morning and the announcement was made by current...
Good Hope City Council establishes new speed zone, passes water pollution Resolution
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second February meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and after having the first readings for a pair of ordinances at their last meeting, the Council officially passed them at tonight’s meeting. The...
Cullman student Mya Agnello’s designs featured in UA Senior Showcase
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences hosted the Fashion for Life runway show at the Bama Theatre Nov. 20. The show featured 11 senior apparel design students' collections that represented their personal design philosophies and target markets.
Seniors whose...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported
Oct. 11, 2019. 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
Oct. 9
third-degree
criminal mischief, third-degree domestic violence; person; Ave. F SEthird-degree
domestic violence; person; Hwy....
Wallace State Adult Education offers more than GEDs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 graduates of the Wallace State Community College Adult Education program walked across the stage Thursday, June 3, to mark their success of receiving their GED. There were around 80 students who earned their GED or high school diploma...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab dominates regional matchup at Boaz 56-17
BOAZ, Ala. – The Arabian Knights bounced back with an impressive win at Crossville last week and they stayed on the road Friday night to face Boaz in another regional matchup and the Knights brought some fireworks with them. Arab racked up 49 points...
Convicted Hanceville sex offender sentenced to almost 4 years for illegal firearm possession
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Edward Olin Jones, 66, of Hanceville, a convicted felon, for illegal firearm possession. The sentence was announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Special Agent in Charge...
ADPH to provide funding for shade structures for public schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Although skin cancer is among the most preventable cancers, an estimated 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) encourages awareness about the dangers of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and the importance...
‘Be kind to people’: Reagan Aaron remembers her playing days at Meek
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Meek basketball and softball player, Reagan Aaron. Reagan made plenty of memories both on and off the court at Meek and took a few moments to recap some of them.
"My two favorite basketball memories...
‘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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders collect 67-22 win over Dora at Wallace State Thanksgiving Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back in action Tuesday afternoon competing at this year’s Wallace State Thanksgiving Classic and after taking a tough loss at Clements Monday night, Good Hope bounced back with a 67-22 win over Dora. The Lady...
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn has done it again! After authoring numerous gripping novels about women in World War II, she does not disappoint with “Diamond Eye.” It is based on the true story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a sniper for the Russian Army during the German invasion....
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,...
Without the community, this wouldn’t be possible’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Some folks who aren’t from around here or any other small town where the churches outnumber the red lights might turn up their noses and scoff at the simple values and life lessons instilled in us from the time we are...
Baileyton Town Council approves purchase of bucket truck, sets date for egg hunt
BAILEYTON, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, the Baileyton Town Council approved the purchase of a bucket truck and set the date for the annual Easter egg hunt.
Mayor Windell Calloway raised the topic of the Town’s current bucket truck,...
‘We expect to go further’: Good Hope’s Lexi Collins ready for upcoming season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders put together another historic season last year, going 31-4 and making yet another trip to the Elite Eight. Sophomore Lexi Collins was a part of those back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight and feels blessed...
Falkville celebrates 25 years of Christmas in the Park
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The town of Falkville held its Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Jack McCaig Park.
The Falkville Community Pride group- which hosts the event each year, said this is the 25th occurrence of Christmas in the Park— and...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State baseball’s Easton Kirk earns ACCC Triple Crown; Lions begin postseason on Friday
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State sophomore Easton Kirk achieved one of the rarest feats in baseball this season, winning the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Triple Crown.
The Piedmont native led the conference during the regular season in all three major offensive categories, finishing...
Former Alabama standout Lee Hodges earns 1st career PGA Tour victory, claiming the 3M Open Championship
BLAINE, Minn. – Former Alabama men's golf standout Lee Hodges claimed his first career PGA Tour victory, capturing the 3M Open title Sunday at the TPC Twin Cities with a winning score of 260 (63-64-66-67). Hodges, who won the event by seven strokes, led wire-to-wire...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Play for the Lord’: West Point’s Patton Fell recaps freshman season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors didn't have the best season last season in volleyball, but the future is definitely bright for them. Freshman Patton Brookfell talked about that season, what all she learned, her first year on varsity, and what...
Ivey signs 3 executive orders
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 “to establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within state government.”
Her office said she is “recommitting to her priority of an open, honest and transparent administration.”
Ivey shared this...
Ivey delivers 2023 State of the State Address
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday night delivered the 2023 State of the State Address.
Below are the governor’s remarks, in full:
Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth, Pro Tem Reed, Speaker Ledbetter, Speaker Pro Tem Pringle, members of the Alabama Legislature, justices of the Alabama Supreme...
Children share why they love Easter
Colin Hyde- age 11
What do you like about Easter? I like the competition about Easter eggs and I really like to find all of them. I love my family because they are super nice to me and I don't get to see them that...
PREP CHEER: ‘Hand it to God’: Hanceville’s Haylee Nethery excited for cheer season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville junior cheerleader Haylee Nethery had an amazing experience in her first year cheering with the Bulldogs varsity squad last year and has learned so much from the experience so far.
"So far, it has been a very amazing experience. I have...
Woman found unresponsive in Smith Lake
(6-22-19) LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/23/update-woman-found-unresponsive-in-smith-lake-dies/
Updated 6-21-19 9:19 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. – A 64-year-old female swimming in Smith Lake at her home along the 800-1000 block of County Road 953 was found floating and unresponsive Friday afternoon.
According to authorities, her husband found her in the lake...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont hammers Asbury 42-0 to clinch playoff berth
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Albertville to take on the Rams with a chance to clinch a playoff spot in the region finale and the Eagles returned home with a 42-0 victory and a postseason berth.
Vinemont received the opening kick-off and took an...
5 Auburn Tigers voted to Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team
AUBURN, Ala. – Five Auburn Tigers, representing offense, defense and special teams, earned recognition on the 2023 Preseason Coaches All-Southeastern Conference Football Team, the SEC announced Tuesday.
Running back Jarquez Hunter, tight end Luke Deal, offensive lineman Kam Stutts, defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett and punter...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats collect 2-0 win over Madison Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back at Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against Madison Academy and Kaleb Heatherly tossed six shutout innings to help the ‘Cats collect a 2-0 win over the Mustangs. Heatherly got the start...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
June 1• trespassing; CR 1669• obstructing criminal investigation; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1564•...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 21, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 21, 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
April 18• theft by deception-1st degree; NASO Staffing;...
Cullman Police Department Trunk or Treat has unbelievable success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 42,000 pieces of candy that the Cullman Police Department purchased for their annual Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday night ran out before 7 p.m. because of the phenomenal support and attendance from the community.
CPD Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said...
Flamingo sightings in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The rumors that have been flying around the City of Good Hope were confirmed by Mayor Jerry Bartlett Tuesday morning. Flocks of the species Polyethylene Phoenicopterus ruber have fallen into the hands of the Sizzlin’ Seniors and that could mean...
Cullman County Commission passes county FY2022 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed the county’s FY2022 budget at their meeting Tuesday evening. The $67.4 million budget prioritizes “roads, revitalizing the pay scale for county employees to try to recruit and retain the best employees we can, and a plan...
Teacher, National Guard member: West Elementary’s Fowlkes talks annual Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary School’s fifth-grade class held its annual Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 9, welcoming local veterans to the school’s gymnasium. The school has been holding the event since the late 1980s. Since 2012, its been led by fifth-grade teacher Keenan...
Funny Things from Yesterday: A movie I saw at Hanceville Nursing Home
After all the family and friends
of the patients and residents have settled for the night, things begin to get
quiet and lonely. I hear a TV from another room and then I decide to
see what’s on. I found a channel
that had western movies, and one...
Link brings back V.i.P.S. mentorship program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has reestablished its Volunteers in Public Schools, or V.i.P.S., mentorship program to serve West Elementary and Parkside students for the spring semester. The program, a collaborative effort between The Link and Children’s Trust Fund, is designed...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
harassment; violation of elder abuse; CR 569
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; tampering...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blast Bucks 35-0 on the road
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road for another regional clash Friday night and came home with a comfortable, 35-0 win over Buckhorn Bucks to improve to 2-2 on the year. The ‘Cats took an early 14-0 lead into the halftime break before...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point pulls away from Fairview 58-23 to advance to County Championship Game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s Cullman County Tournament action wrapped up with a meeting between the West Point Lady Warriors and the Lady Aggies of Fairview with a spot in this year’s County Championship Game. Fairview fought hard in the first half and trailed...
ACES: Fall hummingbird feeder etiquette deters wasps and bees
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Hummingbirds make a much-anticipated arrival in the spring, but keeping them around in the fall takes a little effort on the part of residents. By the time August rolls around, they’re ready for a sweet treat to help them power...
Arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 9
harassment; CR 613assault; CR 715unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care adoption program across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and the State of Alabama are proud to announce a partnership that will lead to more adoptions of youth waiting in foster care.
This unique public-private partnership will expand the Foundation’s signature program, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison downs Winston County 17-12 to take area series
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors from the west, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets, on a rainy overcast Tuesday afternoon with a chance take the area series. Addison defeated the Jackets on the road Monday night to take the first game of a three-game set and...
The Link’s Legacy Awards and Annual Meeting set for Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County will host its Legacy Awards and Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3 at The Venue at Cotton Creek with the welcoming hour set for 6 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music before the dinner and awards...
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 FOOTBALL: Fairview dominates Brandin’ Iron Bowl 50-7
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies faced off against the West Point Warriors in the sixth annual Brandin Iron Bowl at Dafford Smith Stadium. It was a Class 5A, Region 8 matchup and the Aggies ended up jumping out to a quick lead in...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond advances with 2-1 win over East Lawrence
FLORENCE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Florence to compete in this year's Class 3A North Regional Friday and faced off against East Lawrence in their first game of the day. The Lady Broncos relied on a stellar pitching performance from Lexie Smith as well...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope knocks off West Point 44-37
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off in Friday night’s final varsity boys’ semifinal game, battling to decide who will advance to face Cold Springs in tomorrow’s county championship game. After a tight, physical four quarters, the Raiders emerged on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs Hackleburg at home 26-14
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Hackleburg Panthers on an absolutely gorgeous night for football at A.G. Hicks Stadium and came away with a hard fought 26-14 win. Addison moves to 3-1 (3-0 region) while Hackleburg drops to 0-3 (0-2 in region).
Addison kicked off...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman’s Clemmons fans 15 in 4-1 win at Decatur; Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. -- Cullman got another spectacular pitching performance from Chalea Clemmons as she struck out 15 Decatur batters and the Lady Bearcats picked up a huge 4-1 area win on the road.
After a scoreless first inning, Cullman got on the scoreboard in the...
Cullman Strawberry Festival named Alabama Strawberry Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and the State of Alabama today announced the Cullman Strawberry Festival as the Alabama Strawberry Festival. The resolution recognizes the historical significance, agricultural excellence and vibrant community spirit that this beloved event represents for the state of...
240-unit apartment complex planned for Hwy. 278 W
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission approved a conditional use request for a new apartment building consisting of 240 units and located on Fourth Street Southwest (U.S. Highway 278 West) across from West Elementary School. The commission voted to recommend the...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Hwy. 278 W
Updated 9/8/22 12:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local authorities have identified the person who was involved in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening as Hannah White. White, a pedestrian, was injured when she was struck by a vehicle at U.S. Highway 278 West near West Elementary...
Celebrating Earth Day
Earth Day, now in its 52nd year, was first observed in 1970, with an estimated 20 million people engaging in environmental festivities across the nation. Today, more than 1 billion people celebrate Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest in Our...
Christian Echols looking to make name on MMA scene
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christian Echols, a Good Hope High School graduate, is beginning to make a name for himself in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Echols said he was born into the MMA scene. His father was a boxer who turned to MMA, fell in love...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 3, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
July 31• theft of property; CR 1194• harassment; Hwy. 69 S• domestic violence; Hwy....
South Vinemont Town Council discusses completion of Park Drive
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. -Those coming and going from the Vinemont Sports Complex now have a smoother drive, as the Park Drive project has been completed. The project took longer than expected due to delays during the pandemic. With the center striping finished, Mayor Radginal...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Mrs. Jess Latham and Mrs. Homer Pike spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Waldrop at Concord.
Betty Loyd of Mountain View and William McDermic were married on Saturday.
Sandra Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Taylor is ill with the mumps.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sinyard,...
West Elementary temporarily relocates three classes for mold testing, cleaning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three West Elementary School classrooms impacted by the potential discovery of mold will be temporarily relocated while the affected areas are tested and cleaned for the new school year.Cullman City Schools is having the air quality tested in the entire school...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2022. 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
June 27
criminal mischief; Cullman Village apartments; Ward Ave. SW;...
Hanceville Rebuild Alabama Act project completed
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A Hanceville project funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act has been completed.
A stretch of Commercial St. in downtown Hanceville has been resurfaced, while curb ramps and crosswalks in the area have been replaced to ensure the city’s pathways are compliant with...
State November unemployment rate 2.7%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest at 1.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from October, and below November 2021’s rate of 3.1%. November’s rate represents 63,043 unemployed persons, compared to 61,721 in October and 69,688 in November 2021. Cullman County’s rate came in at...
Colony Councilman Ashford resigns, council replaces Carwell
COLONY, Ala. - Changes were the order of the day in Colony on Tuesday as the town council received the resignation of Councilman Sam Ashford and voted in a replacement for recently resigned Councilman Eric Carwell. Additionally, the council chose to change its meeting...
Jacobs proclaims November Home Care and Hospice Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Tuesday proclaimed the month of November Home Care and Hospice Month in Cullman, urging citizens to recognize and appreciate home care and hospice professionals in our community. Emily Price Hall, Jennifer Harbin and Justin Gollott from...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison knocks off Winston County at home, 36-14
ADDISON, Ala. - A packed house watched two longtime rivals, Addison and Winston County, face off at A.G. Hicks Stadium in Addison on Friday night. Addison was facing an undefeated, 2-0, Yellow Jacket team while Addison was coming off a turnover-plagued, close loss at #2...
CCBOE: Whaley, Chamblee, Hardman named principals
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its July 13, 2023, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendation to hire three new principals.
Dr. Johnny Whaley was named the new principal of Fairview High School. Whaley has 21 years of experience...
Members of Restoring Women Outreach remember former warden and addiction recovery advocate Brian Buegler after his passing Jan. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brian Buegler, warden at the Cullman County Detention Center for 27 years, passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age of 71. Buegler focused greatly on addiction recovery during his career. He saw the implementation of several programs designed to...
Playground planners
Cullman students design inclusive playgrounds as part of STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - What’s one of the best ways to get young students engaged in design and engineering concepts? Let them dream up something fun. That’s exactly the approach taken recently at East Elementary School,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Kenneth Legg, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Legg is recovering nicely after breaking his leg two weeks ago.
The marriage licenses issued on March 20, 1930 included Howard George Hyde, age 17, to Miss Nettie Williamson, age 17.
Miss...
ALEA reminds motorists how to properly and safely yield to emergency vehicles
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite the overwhelming cooperation between Alabama residents and first responders, numerous motorists across the state continuously fail to yield properly and safely when being approached by authorized emergency vehicles. Appropriately responding to emergency vehicles enables first responders to execute their duties...
Cullman High Theatre presents ‘26 Pebbles’: A tribute to victims of Sandy Hook tragedy
CULLMAN Ala. - Cullman High School is set to present a powerful and thought-provoking drama, "26 Pebbles," a production that pays tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. This compelling piece of theater is crafted from over 60 interviews with...
