‘Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph!’ coming this Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in Alabama, but this Sunday, it will offer a little something more as local artists Ben South and Donna Drake hold...
LifeSouth to host Cullman City versus Cullman County annual blood drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kami May, LifeSouth’s District Community Development Coordinator said this event is not only fun, but it is also important...
Cullman Caring for Kids faces food supply shortfalls as summer approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to enter one of its busiest times of the year as kids come home from school for the summer. As he...
Cullman City Council commits $6 million to school system capital projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a resolution “to authorize the Mayor to enter into a funding agreement with the Cullman City Board of Education for its system-wide ‘Capital Improvement Plan,’” committing $6 million to be paid in monthly...
Colony Council meeting canceled after two members walk out
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday afternoon cut its proceedings short after members Ethel Alexander and Samuel Ashford walked out ahead of the pre-meeting work session, leaving the council unable to conduct business without a quorum. Alexander, Ashford and former member...
Editorial: The policies of starting over
There are few things that we as people seem to love less than change. The disruption to our daily patterns, motions and moments rattles us so greatly that occasionally, we break under the pressure—and why wouldn’t we? As creatures so comforted by our habits,...
Pet of the Week: Finish the school year with a great Grady!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue Tick Hound. He’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet, a vocal guy who likes to announce his arrival! He’s not a...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 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
May 24
first-degree theft of property; person; White Cir. SW;...
CATA cosmetology student wins with Alabama-inspired design
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network, with a hair/makeup design inspired by Alabama’s state bird, the Yellowhammer. Her prize package was valued at over $1,000.
CATA Cosmetology...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition of Decoration for the church graveyard, and the 100th anniversary of the church's founding. Inside the church were displays of...
Victim Services seeks to bring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular issues of those crimes is limited. Children and teens can turn to Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center and its Forensic...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development launching Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is launching an Industrial Maintenance Pre-Apprenticeship program beginning with the summer 2021 semester.
Students enrolling in Wallace State’s Electronics Technology program are eligible for the program during their first semester at the...
Good Hope City Council votes to allow Sunday alcohol sales Monday evening
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council voted Monday night to allow Sunday alcohol sales beginning July 4, 2021. Alcohol will be sold from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Sunday and rules for Monday-Saturday to remain unchanged. This was welcomed news...
New principal named at Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High School. Wakefield has worked at Hanceville for 19 years and is currently the principal of Hanceville Middle School.
“I’m very excited...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 20
assault; trespassing; CR 1564theft of property; Hwy. 157domestic violence; CR 933harassment; Good Hope School...
CATA Cosmetology students earn College Readiness Indicator certificates
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cosmetology students Diana Arroyo, D.J. Dubick, Fiayla Herc, Elyse Koloski and Yulissa Velazquez at the Cullman Area Technology Academy recently earned College Readiness Indicator certificates in Customer Service and Sales.
According to CATA, “This CRI is perfect for students who are interested...
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...
Veteran Memorial: Rufus B. Humphries and Tolbert L. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and served in World War II. His rank was Private First Class.
On July 16, 1942, he was to a passenger on...
Editorial: Education dedicated to community
The city and county schools always do an amazing job at taking care of Cullman’s students and with summer just around the corner, they don’t plan to slow down. This summer, both the City and County Schools are implementing a Summer Feeding Program.
Here in...
Editorial: Our Personal Trainer
“But when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.”
John 16:13 NIV
Personal trainers are a wonderful asset in a person’s life. Almost everyone would love to have one. They work with individuals on a one-on-one basis to help...
Alabama’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.6%, Cullman County 2.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from March’s rate of 3.8%, and well below April 2020’s rate of 13.2%.
“Alabama continues to see a decline in unemployment, as...
Cullman City Board of Education honors top teachers, school nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board recently named its elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year and honored its school nurses for their service during the pandemic.
Teachers of the Year were:
Blakely Burns, East Elementary School, Elementary Teacher of the Year Linda Bean, Cullman...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The West Less Traveled Birthday Party
John Wayne’s last movie, “The Shootist,” was scheduled for filming in El Paso, Texas but “The Duke,” changed the script to move production near Carson City, Nevada just east of Lake Tahoe.
All the exterior vistas of vast, golden prairie with mountain ranges in the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs. Jimmy Duren of Birmingham spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nail and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Duren....
Small but always significant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pomp and Circumstance echoed throughout the room as the Class of 2021 at the Children’s Development Center began their procession. Cameras flashed as these wonderfully successful students were each seated at specially designated tables with their families, each decorated with deep...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Make friends with Moxie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare this week, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Moxie is a 1.5-year-old plott hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low-to-medium energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. She...
ADOL issues reminders regarding teen employment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As summer approaches, the Alabama Department of Labor is reminding employers of the regulations associated with employing teen workers. As many businesses struggle to find a sufficient number of employees, some may turn to teen workers to help fill the gap....
Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 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
May 19
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; Hwy. 157;...
‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit from Alabama State Dept. of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and a delegation of state officials.
Cullman City Primary School was...
Five names added to Cullman WW1 memorial after Tribune reporter discovers forgotten warriors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors in stone, on a memorial now located in Veterans Park at Sportsman Lake in Cullman. However, recent research has shown...
COVID-19 – Then and now
With so many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more and more people being vaccinated, folks are finally able to return to their normal activities. The Tribune stopped by the Farmer’s Market Thursday morning to chat with people about what they thought the hardest thing...
Vaccination Volunteers: CATA Health Science students help during pandemic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy health science students recently had the opportunity to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The Cullman County Health Department reached out to CATA in early January, asking if students would be willing to come. CATA and the health department...
Obituary: Jerry D. Perkins
Funeral services for Jerry D. Perkins, 74, of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend McClendon will be officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....
West Point school bus collision leaves students uninjured
WEST POINT, Ala. - A collision with a Cullman County School bus and a passenger vehicle ended with no injuries Thursday afternoon.
“West Point bus 16-02 was involved in a wreck with a passenger truck this afternoon,” said Cullman County Schools’ Media & Communications Specialist...
Veteran Memorial: Bernice Entrekin
Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and settled in Logan. He entered into service with the United States Army on May 28, 1918. He was a member...
Cullman County to add four additional Pre-K classrooms
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has been approved for state funding that will grow the district's Pre-K program. Four additional classrooms will be added at the following locations:
Pre-K 2 at Harmony Pre-K2 at Welti
Pre-K 1 and Pre-K2 at Cold Springs
These are in...
Pet of the Week: Pick a winner with Winnie!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. She likes to be close to her people, but is...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 17
domestic violence; CR 1343
theft of property; criminal mischief; CR 1288
unlawful possession...
Wallace State students win 44 medals at state SkillsUSA competition, 22 golds
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to flourish at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had 44 students who recently won medal, including 26 who won first-place golds. The college led the state in medals earned, two years after racking up 71 overall.
The 2020...
Fairview FFA string band wins state competition
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At the 93rd annual Alabama FFA State Convention, held virtually this week, Fairview High School’s FFA string band took home top musical honors. On Tuesday, Fairview High School FFA sponsor and agriscience teacher Justin Miller took to social media to celebrate:
“Today,...
Workforce shortage results in policy changes
CULLMAN, Ala. - A current shortage of employees resulted in the Cullman County Commission examining and changing the definition of “relative” in their nepotism policy Tuesday evening. The county, especially the Road Department, is struggling to fill open positions as the peak paving months...
Duck River Reservoir boat ramps closing at 5 p.m. today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman has announced the temporary closure of its boat ramps at the Duck River Reservoir today, May 20 as water levels are lowered for inspection and maintenance of the Duck River Dam.
On Wednesday, the City issued this notice:
Duck...
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...
Veteran Memorial: Henry Paul Grusnick
Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a member of the 6th Group, 75th Company, Mounted Division.
He was at Camp Hancock in Augusta, Georgia from July 24, 1918,...
Alabama Farm Credit welcomes new chief financial officer
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit has named Kedric Karkosh CFO of the $1.1 billion rural lending cooperative. In this role, he manages the accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management and loan operations teams.
Karkosh earned a master's degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M...
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 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
May 13
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general...
Bubbling up in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all who love anything soapy, sudsy and splendidly scented! Magnolia Soap & Bath Co has arrived in Cullman and they are stocked full of bath products so great, you will always be buying in multiples. When Magen Bynum founded this...
Berlin approves resurfacing of multiple roads, still offering weather radios
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved the expenditure of up to $100,000 on roads or portions of roads within the municipality. This will be added to a $100,000 state grant secured in March with the help of local legislators...
Sewer rate increase, late fees coming to West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents will soon be paying more for water. The town council voted Monday night to amending the current ordinance increasing sewer rates by 10% across the board. This would be the first rate increase in over 10 years....
Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan honored by Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission honored Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan at the beginning of its Tuesday evening commission meeting. As stated in the proclamation read at the meeting, Flanigan is from Hanceville, Alabama and graduated from Good Hope High School.
Miss Flanigan...
Frankweiler Fountain flows again!
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on 1st Avenue across from A Touch of German in 1988. One of the German gift shop’s owners at the time,...
Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 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
May 17
first-degree theft of property; person; St. Joseph St....
Senior centers to reopen June 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news for area seniors! Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Stephanie Lawson confirmed Tuesday afternoon that all senior centers will resume normal operations on June 1. As of right now, Lawson said that they are under no restrictions or mask...
Veteran Memorial: Edward Morris Pike
Edward Morris Pike was born July 10, 1949, in Cullman County and lived in Hanceville. He enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour in Vietnam July 29, 1967, with the rank Specialist Four.
His occupation in...
Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic now scheduling appointments
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Patients can now schedule appointments at Cullman Regional’s Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic. The specialty physician clinic is the first phase of the Hartselle Health Park to be completed.
The Hartselle Health Park provides convenient access to healthcare in the Hartselle community...
Fuel for the engine:
VINEMONT, Ala. - Last Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a $3.4 million grant from the federal government that will help to reconstruct the runway and runway lighting at Folsom Field/Cullman Regional Airport as part of its ongoing five year plan.
Said Aderholt, “I’m pleased to...
‘The struggle is real’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School students were recently challenged to discuss and recognize the problems facing our community — and some decided to go a step further to address those problems.
Seventh grader Noah Casey focused on the topic of world hunger as part...
Over $2,000 raised by MadeLyme
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thirteen-year-old Madeline Hill, of Walter, continued her efforts Saturday to raise awareness and money to combat Lyme disease by hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk at Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park. Close to 50 participants joined Hill as they did their part to...
St. Paul’s holds Alumni Dinner, presents Impact Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held its annual Alumni Dinner and Auction Saturday evening, after a year off due to COVID shutdowns. The event raised approximately $15,000 for the school.
St. Paul’s Pastor Rev. John Bussman talked to The Tribune about how the...
Wallace State’s golf teams conclude respective seasons at nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s golf teams wrapped up action recently at their respective NJCAA Division I National Championships.
The Lady Lions, coached by J.J. Adams, finished tied for 11th in Ormond Beach, Fla., and the men’s team finished 13th in Lubbock, Texas. The men...
Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 13
trespassing; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Wallace State recognizes students at annual Honors Convocation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recognized hundreds of students on Tuesday, April 27, during its annual Honors Convocation. The Honors Convocation recognized the achievements of current students.
“Wallace State’s student body is made up of about 5,500 students who collectively bring recognition to...
CATA students sign stowage locker panel for NASA’s International Space Station
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Bill Gibson, education mentor / engineering specialist with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), visited the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) to allow students in the precision machining program to autograph stowage locker compartment covers that will soon...
Welti’s Preston Cook receives $500 scholarship in NASP National Virtual Archery Tournament
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National Archery in Schools Program National Virtual Archery Tournament.
Of 15,683 archers who participated in the virtual shoot, 100 were randomly...
Cullman Caring for Kids unveils new mobile food bank
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids on Friday unveiled its newest tool in the fight against hunger among families in need: a mobile food bank that will allow the group to take food closer to outlying communities around the county and make the...
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,...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Bossypants Birthday Party
This week, our “BOSSYPANTS Birthday Party” is in a factory in Queens, New York City. Hey now, don’t be so bossy about it, this is a very posh factory, the one created by German American Heinrich Engelhard Steinwag (later known as Henry E. Steinway)—Steinway...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Shaw Breaks Leg
Ronald Shaw, 16, member of the Hanceville football squad, received a broken leg in the third quarter of the Bulldogs game with Arab on Friday night.
Cars Collide On One Way Street
Some $475 damage resulted at 3:37 p.m. on Monday when two cars...
Annual baby bottle fundraising drive underway for First Source for Women
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Faith-based pregnancy resource service First Source for Women has begun its annual baby bottle change fundraising drive. The monetary collection assists the Hanceville-based women's clinic as the organization offers its free pregnancy services to those in need.
The fundraiser distributes baby...
Alabama’s hospitals and nursing homes still under federal mask requirements
MONGOMERY, Ala. - While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced May 13 that people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may go mask-less in most places, Alabama’s nursing homes and hospitals are still under federal mask requirements. The Alabama Nursing Home Association and...
Congressman Aderholt announces $3.4 million grant for runway upgrades at Cullman Regional Airport
WASHINGTON D.C. — Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a grant from the Federal Government that will help to reconstruct the runway and the runway lighting at Folsom Field at Cullman Regional Airport.
“I’m pleased to announce that the Cullman Regional Airport will be receiving these funds....
Fairview seniors treated to fun day in the park
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It's been well over a year since the Recycled Teenagers of Fairview have been able to gather at their senior center. However, Friday morning, seniors in Fairview had an opportunity to gather in Randall Shedd Park for food, fun and fellowship courtesy...
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...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate 100 years
Photo with cars is the current church building, one without cars is the original before the renovations over the years.CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, May 23, East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church (EPC) will be celebrating 100 years of "worshipping, serving and loving the Lord."...
Building a lesson in new technology
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s never too early to start learning about emerging technology, and students across grade levels at East Elementary School are getting a firsthand look at 3-D printing and its many uses — from printing parts on the space station, to making...
Arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
May 13
third-degree domestic violence; person
unlawful breaking entering...
Bound for the Million Dollar Band
WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point High School senior Kellen Drinkard is a young man with many talents, so talented in fact, that he has received a scholarship to the University of Alabama to be a part of the famous Million Dollar Band.
As a member...
Wallace State student JaQuane Brown named inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student JaQuane Brown has been named the college’s inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year.
“This award is one of the coolest things I’ve ever received,” Brown said. “I’ve battled some uphill challenges, including some that were self-inflicted. The goal...
“Getting back to where it’s supposed to be”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s east side recently welcomed a new shop that is likely to become a popular stop for folks who enjoy eating fresh traditional foods and supporting local farmers. Mavens & Makers, located in the Vogel Building at 609 U.S. Highway 278...
Dodge City opens new playground at Ray Park tomorrow
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced Thursday afternoon that new playground equipment for Ray Park near Town Hall will be installed on Friday, and that the Town of Dodge City will sponsor a family day at the park on Saturday,...
West Point High School band becomes fourth in Cullman County to score all ‘superior’ in 2021 assessments
CULLMAN, Ala. - We recently reported that three local high school band programs had received all superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Associations for their ABA Music Performance Assessments. Now, Cullman County can proudly say four bands are indeed superior. The West Point...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope takes spring game over Vinemont 19-12
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to take on Good Hope in a spring jamboree game Thursday night in what ended up being a very closely contested game. However, the Raiders were able to hang on in the end to defeat the Eagles 19-12...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Have fun with Cooper!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Cooper is a two-year-old Feist mix. Get ready to play; he’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet. Though he’s active,...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School 2nd annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and School Auction set for this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Alumni and Friends Dinner and School Auction is their largest fundraiser of the year. It is a fantastic evening filled with nostalgia and fellowship among parents, alumni and friends. The school is incredibly grateful to all the giving hearts...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs tops Isabella 9-5 to advance, Cullman’s run ends with 19-4 loss to Athens
TUSCLOOSA, Ala. -- After falling to Lamar County in the opening round of the 2A West Regional Thursday morning, the Lady Eagles bounced back with a big win over Isabella to advance through the elimination bracket and stay alive. They did just that, taking...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 10
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Bearcats down Fort Payne 3-0 to advance
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman returned to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Thursday morning to continue competing at this year’s North Regional Tournament. After splitting their first two games with Jasper and Hazel Green Wednesday, the Lady Bearcats faced Fort Payne in an elimination game....
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point’s season ends with 8-4 loss to Russellville
FLORENCE, Ala. – West Point returned to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence early Thursday morning to continue its run through the North Regional Tournament and got started with an elimination game against Russellville. The Lady Tigers took an early lead in the opening inning...
Governor Ivey Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility to be Expanded in Alabama to Include Individuals Age 12 and Older, Effective Immediately
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to include individuals ages 12 and older, effective immediately. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents with the...
Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center reopens May 22
PELHAM, Ala. - The Oak Mountain Interpretive Center (OMIC) at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, will celebrate its reopening Saturday, May 22, with a daylong schedule of events for families and children of all ages. The event will feature guided tours of...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum premieres Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College is proud to premiere the Country Legends Rediscovered – an exhibition of stage wear, costumes and memorabilia from the private collection of country singer and north Alabama native Coby Greer.
You can almost...
Senior Walk returns to Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Class of 2021 from Holly Pond High School took part in one of the school’s newest traditions Wednesday morning by participating in the Senior Walk. Dressed in their caps and gowns, the soon to be graduates visited Holly Pond Elementary...
Mayor Proclaims “Public Works Week” in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the week of May 16 - 22, 2021, “Public Works Week” in the City of Cullman to coincide with National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association.
Two officials...
Good Hope City Council votes on grant application to build new road off Highway 69
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope City Council voted unanimously Monday night to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for a new road off Highway 69 from Good Hope Pharmacy to Stash House (formerly The Cotton Gin). The grant is in the amount...
Cullman Funeral Home opens new crematory to serve the community locally
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, May 6, marked the first use of Cullman's second crematory, which is located within the Cullman Funeral Home. Now certified and licensed by the state, the crematory within CFH can be used to perform cremations locally instead of outsourcing the service...
Cullman City Council gears up for community special events
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved upcoming special events and helped Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 prepare for Memorial Day. Mayor Woody Jacobs presented to VFW representatives Michael “Doc” Elston and William Carter one of 50 flags...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cullman hammers Jasper 15-2 in opening round
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats traveled to Florence’s Coffee O’Neal Park Wednesday to compete in this year’s 6A North Regional Tournament, and they hung 15 runs on the board to take their first game of the tournament comfortably. Cullman scored at least two...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors rally to take game 1 over East Limestone 10-4
FLORENCE, Ala. – West Point traveled to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence for day one of this year’s North Regional Tournament Wednesday and overcame an early deficit in its first game to come from behind and pick up a big win. The Lady Warriors...
CHS responds to reports of weapon possession
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the morning of May 12, it was brought to the attention of the Cullman High School administration that a CHS student may have a weapon in his/her book bag. In conjunction with the School Resource Officer, the CHS administration acted...
West Point 8th grader Brodie Henry is county 2021 Scholars’ Bowl MVP, middle school and high school!
WEST POINT, Ala. - When West Point Middle School took first place honors in the recent county middle school Scholars’ Bowl tournament, 8th-grader Brodie Henry led the team, finishing as the overall high scorer of the event. There is more to the story, though--Henry...
