PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Cold Springs split varsity matchups
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night and both teams split the county games. The Lady Eagles took care of business on the road, defeating the Lady Warriors 60-42 while in...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
November 28
burglary-3rd degree, theft of property-1st degree, theft of property-2nd degree, criminal...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Minck signs with Northwest-Shoals
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point High School’s library was packed with friends, family, teammates, and coaches Tuesday to celebrate the latest achievement of one Warrior’s athletic career. West Point Softball standout Bethany Minck was sought by several schools that wanted to add her...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Lady Broncos collect sweep at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Lane Horton Gymnasium to take on the Hanceville Bulldogs Monday night and left with a pair of wins. The Lady Broncos won a defensive affair over the Lady Bulldogs 39-9 and the Broncos jumped out to an...
Col. John G. Cullmann descendant returns to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Making his way south from his home in North Carolina, Lou Johnson, a descendant of Cullman’s founder Col. John G. Cullmann, visited the Cullman County Museum Friday ahead of the lighting of the Christmas pyramid. Johnson came bearing Peoples Drug Co....
Pet of the Week: Dusty Miller!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Dusty Miller!
He’s not crusty or rusty, he’s Dusty! Dusty Miller is his name and wanting to be your new best friend is his...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
Act now ahead of possible severe weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Weather forecast models from the National Weather Service in Huntsville are calling for the possibility of severe weather in Cullman and much of Alabama on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and Wednesday, Nov. 30. The NWS said the storm system has the potential...
Good Hope City Council presents donations to local organizations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its final November meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and there was a small crowd of representatives from several Good Hope and Cullman County organizations there for a special presentation. The Council...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 28
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 21
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 392 assault; Co. Rd. 695 unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 1098 theft of property; Hwy 31 harassment, violation of protection order; Co. Rd. 613
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1588 permitting dogs to run at large; Co....
‘Give it your all and never give up’: West Point’s Liberty and Laklin Shadix excited for basketball season
WEST POINT, Ala. -- Last year, the West Point Lady Warriors had another great basketball season, finishing runner-up in the area and clinching another spot in Sub-Regionals. That season was the first one on varsity for junior Liberty Shadix and eighth grader Laklin Shadix....
Christmas coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a town known for its festivals and community celebrations, Christmas takes the cake in Cullman with numerous celebrations and festivities.
The two most heavily attended parades are the Christmas in Cullman Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and Cullman County Christmas Parade.
On...
Giving grace on Giving Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a way to encourage people to perform good deeds and now sees itself as “a movement that unleashed the power of radical generosity around the world” according to its website. This year, Giving Tuesday falls...
Alabama 1st state to include peer support training in fire recruit curriculum
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama has become the first state in the nation to add peer support training to its curriculum for new fire school recruits, thanks to funding from the Alabama Department of Mental Health and support from the Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama...
Students get creative for 100th National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – From state flowers to notable landmarks, American students have designed one-of-a-kind ornaments to celebrate the places they call home.
These ornaments will adorn 58 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The trees represent states, territories and schools managed by the...
‘You’ll receive more blessings than you can imagine’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (AFAPA) has been working to gain members this past month in recognition of National Child Adoption Month. According to the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), there are over 220 children available for adoption...
Files from yesteryear: 1934, 1937
From the files of 1934
Little Mary Landel Carr has been quite ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Carr.
Doctor and Mrs. J.G. Daves have returned after a week in San Antonio, Texas.
Martin Burks is recovering from an operation which he...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. WORLD ALPHABET
JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world,
All the boys and girls.
Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea,
Joy to you and me.
- written by Hoyt Axton and sung by Three Dog Night and every joyful soul in the world
A world of joy is...
Vinemont Christmas in the Park Dec. 3
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont’s inaugural Christmas in the Park will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4-6 p.m. at the South Vinemont Trail and Art Park.
The community is welcome to attend the lighting of an 18-foot Christmas tree and to visit with Santa Claus. Kids...
Ivey offers support to Operation Iron Ruck
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday offered her support to Operation Iron Ruck (OIR), an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, student veterans from both schools...
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...
Shop local on Small Business Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday, Nov. 26, marks the return of the annual Small Business Saturday in Cullman and nationwide. Created in the midst of a recession in 2010, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to support local brick and mortar businesses with their patronage...
Hanceville man hit by train, succumbs to injuries
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – A Hanceville man was hit by a train at approximately 11:45 a.m. on the Mulberry Fork Black Warrior River Bridge in Garden City. Tommy Amaro, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Tigers for Tomorrow fall, winter hours
ATTALLA, Ala. - Tigers For Tomorrow Wild Animal Preserve has a family weekend planned! The preserve will be open Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-27, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Join us for the last weekend of fall hours!
Capybara encounters: No reservations needed. Book at admission window. $50...
Cullman Library: Free services and book sale
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System offers several free services to the community and will also host an upcoming book sale for readers young and older.
Homework Alabama is a free online service that provides tutoring, homework help and test prep with...
Christmas at the Grotto returns Nov. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Ave Maria Grotto is bringing back its Christmas tradition for another year. This year, Christmas at the Grotto will expand to 17 dates: Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 1-3, 9-11, 15-17, 19-23 and 26, and will be open from 5-9 p.m....
LED lights installed at West Point ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council at its meeting Monday night heard from Tim Garner and Muntingh Hamman with LED Capital International, the company that supplied LED lights for the town’s ballpark.
Garner said, “I appreciate the opportunity to put these lights...
CCSO gearing up for annual rodeo
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, including the special needs rodeo, is right around the corner— and it’s an event the community looks forward to every year.
This year’s special needs rodeo will take place Thursday, Dec. 8,...
Good Hope’s McKenney named Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Teen
ALABASTER, Ala. – This year’s Miss Cahaba Valley’s Outstanding Team competition was hosted at Thompson High School earlier this month and Good Hope’s Maddie McKenney was selected as this year’s winner. McKenney won the talent portion of the competition as well and she will...
Cullman family copes with baby’s cancer diagnosis
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents Sadie and Derrick Attaway of Cullman recently experienced a serious health scare when one of their twins, 11-month-old Brixton Attaway, was diagnosed with group C retinoblastoma in October.
A few months ago, before an appointment with their pediatrician, Sadie Attaway took...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison drops nail-biter to Dora 48-46
JASPER, Ala. -- The ladies of Addison competed in the Curry Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament over the past two days and came away with a 1-1 record. The 1A Lady Dawgs dispatched 4A Corner 49-15 on Tuesday night and lost a tough one 48-46 to 4A Dora on Wednesday. This...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats win inaugural Mike Dean Turkey Shootout with 56-41 win over Springville
CULLMAN, Ala. – After advancing with a 74-22 win over Moody Tuesday night, the Bearcats were back on the floor at Bearcat Arena to face Springville in Wednesday night’s Mike Dean Turkey Shootout Championship Game. The ‘Cats got off to a slow start in...
Ashley Wilson named 2023 City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet Thursday evening, Nov. 17, at Loft 212 downtown, where it named Ashley Wilson the 2023 City Family of the Year.
Wilson runs Curt’s Closet, the local nonprofit she founded to cope with...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Saturday, Nov. 19
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Dodge City area.
Rhyan Rnell Hall, 28, of Hanceville, was located inside the vehicle.
Hall was arrested on multiple warrants,...
Christmas pyramid lighting this Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s traditional Christmas pyramid, or Weihnachtspyramide, located next to the Cullman County Museum at 211 Second Ave. NE, will be lit Friday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. Debuting in 2019, Cullman’s Christmas pyramid, standing a grand 30-feet-tall, was created by Erzgebirgiisehe...
What are you thankful for?
We recently asked leaders throughout Cullman County to share what they are grateful for this holiday season. The changemakers who serve the community with open hearts readily gave thoughtful and gracious responses.
Cullman County Attorney Emily Johnston
“What I am thankful for…Everything. It starts when I...
Pet of the Week: Trixie Darling
CULLMAN, Ala. - Volunteer Donna Ruttkay with the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trixie Darling.
Trixie Darling is an inquisitive feist mix. The sweet girl is approximately 2.5 years old and loves playing with her toys almost...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 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
November 21
domestic violence-3rd degree; Veigl Village Ct. SWunlawful breaking and entering motor...
Hanceville Civitan Club hosts 6th annual Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The sixth annual Hanceville Civitan Club Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting Ceremony took place Saturday at Veterans Park. Nearly 50 Christmas displays made by local businesses and individuals now line the park walkway around the pond. The displays and tree will...
Gudger wins Guardian of Small Business award
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) honored Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, with its Guardian of Small Business award Friday, Nov. 18, at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s November Community Luncheon. The Alabama Leadership Council of the NFIB selected Gudger...
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Rickwood Caverns will again transform into a unique, winter wonderland for the holiday season.
Known as “Wonderland Under Warrior,” the magical experience features festive light displays, decorations and a number of characters who are available for photos. It all accentuates the cave’s...
Freezing foods and leftovers: The safe way
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Freezing foods is one of the best and safest ways to preserve foods throughout the year. This technique is especially true when considering the scale of the holiday season’s bounties. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System expert has the answers about...
Wallace State hosts holiday tradition ‘The Nutcracker’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre hosted three performances of “The Nutcracker” over the weekend. The performances were co-produced by Wallace State’s Allegro Dance Theatre, Ballet South and Cullman Community Theatre under the direction of Brook Desnoes, WSCC dance...
PREP BASKETBALL: Rickard’s late free throws lead Holly Pond past Decatur 66-64, West Point falls to Susan Moore
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Day two of the 66th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament got underway Tuesday afternoon and a pair of local teams were back in action. It was a tale of two halves for West Point as they ended up dropping their game...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs come back to edge Mortimer Jordan 53-51, Vinemont, Cold Springs earn wins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Day two of this year’s Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament at Lane Horton Gymnasium began with wins for the Eagles of Vinemont and Cold Springs and it ended with a dramatic comeback win for the Hanceville Bulldogs Tuesday night. Vinemont handled Ardmore 41-22...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 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
November 17
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; 4th St. S.W; catalytic converter;...
PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Come out with a good mindset’: Holly Pond 8th grader Madison Butts ready for 1st year on varsity
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Eighth grader Madison Butts will be on this year's Holly Pond varsity squad and after playing on the middle school team for a couple of years, she’s excited for the opportunity to show what she can do on the varsity...
Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday hours
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thousands of local shoppers will choose to participate in Black Friday shopping on Friday, Nov. 25. In years past several retailers opted to open on Thanksgiving night, but most appear to be holding off until the early hours of Friday morning...
Ivey temporarily halts executions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After the third failed execution attempt since 2018 and second in the past two months, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Nov. 21, issued a temporary halt on executions until a thorough “top-to-bottom” review of the Alabama Department of Correction’s protocol...
Chamber announces annual Holiday Storefront Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer to the downtown area. Visit our local businesses to check out their beautifully decorated storefronts, or simply look at the...
Vinemont serves hundreds at 1st Community Thanksgiving Meal
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of Vinemont, with the help of several local organizations, held its first free Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Vinemont Schools lunchroom. The food was supplied by the Town and prepared by Vinemont Schools Child Nutrition...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville races past Falkville 90-41, Vinemont, Cold Springs fall in opening round
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The 40th annual Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off at Lane Horton Gymnasium Monday and the hosting Hanceville Bulldogs got things started with an impressive, 90-41 win over Falkville. Vinemont and Cold Springs also played their opening round games Monday night but...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Cordova at Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament, Broncos, Knights collect wins
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 66th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Monday afternoon and several local teams are competing in this year’s field. West Point tipped things off with a tight game against Cordova, Arab followed with a...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 17
assault; Co. Rd. 129 theft of property; Hwy 69 S unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co....
CCSO K-9 team recognized as NNDDA ‘Top tracking team’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is honored to recognize the efforts of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) K-9 Program, according to a post the department made on social media:
“The CCSO tracking team attended the 2022 NNDDA (National Narcotics Detector Dog...
CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized several faculty members, students and family members during their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17.
They included the E5 Exceptional awards:
Randy Burks, a Holly Pond parent who Superintendent Shane Barnette recognized for hosting a weekly...
Cullman County Commission holds first five-person meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission grew by two on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman joined the standing commission members, Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson, along with Chairman Jeff Clemons. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding...
Liftoff! NASA’s Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, the agency’s Orion spacecraft is on its way to the Moon as part of the Artemis program. Carrying an uncrewed Orion, SLS lifted off...
ACES: Factors that affect pecan tree production
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Why aren’t my pecan trees bearing anymore? This is a common question many people ask during the fall, especially if they have older trees in their yard or landscape. The following information outlines some common factors that can affect a...
‘Save Room for Safety’ this Thanksgiving
MONTGOMERY – This holiday season, travel experts are predicting over 54 million Americans will travel at least 50 or more miles from home during the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday travel period. To continue the Agency’s holiday tradition of ensuring public safety, Troopers within the Alabama...
Sportsman Lake Winter Wonderland adds 40 foot Santa display for 20th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation saved the announcement of a big surprise for the ribbon cutting of the 20th annual Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park on Friday, Nov. 18.
Visitors did not have to wait long for the announcement. The 40...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934, 1954
From the files of 1904
Fresh Michigan celery at Mages every Saturday. – Adv.
To regulate the price of cotton, producers are going to hold one fifth of their crop and demand 15 cents a pound. They also threatened to reduce acreage next year.
The Ladies Aid...
52 ODES TO JOY: FRIENDSGIVING
ODE TO FRIENDSGIVING
Let’s not wait until November’s fourth Thursday
To give thanks for, and also with a friend.
Today, tomorrow, Friendsgiving can be any such day.
Be thankful for each friendship and pray they never end.
(Inspired by poet, Charmaine J. Forde)
“It’s Friendsgiving, Friendsgiving, just the perfect blend...
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show hosts over 70 vendors
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show was held Friday Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The show is held at Cullman Church of Christ after being located at...
Early morning house fire claims life in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN, Ala. - An overnight house fire has claimed the life of a Cullman County man. Rodney Ray Persall, 68, died in the fire on Co. Rd. 940 according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Volunteer fire departments from Jones Chapel, Crane Hill, Logan and...
Cullman City Schools receive ‘A’ grade in 2022 state report card
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2022 Alabama Education Report Card is out, and Cullman City Schools scored an “A” overall, maintaining and reaching excellent achievement marks for 2022. Due to the pandemic and remote learning changes across the state during the time, there was no...
Jason Crawford found guilty of murder
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Friday night, after four days of testimony, Cullman’s Jason Crawford was found guilty in the murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford. The victim was shot twice in the head on the night of May 2, 2017. The defendant was indicted...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders take home openers over Decatur Heritage
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders hosted their home openers against Decatur Heritage Friday night, and both collected home wins over the Eagles. In the girls' game, Good Hope jumped out to a huge lead and never gave it...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Arab falls in 2OT thriller at No. 3 Pleasant Grove 41-38
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights were on the road Friday night to face Pleasant Grove in the third round of the Class 5A State Playoffs and four quarters were not enough for these two teams to settle things. After trailing 28-14 at...
Crawford trial, day 5
Warning: This article includes graphic language.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Defendant Jason Crawford, on trial for the murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, took the stand Friday, Nov. 18 as the first witness of the day in Judge Martha Williams’ courtroom. He stated that on...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 18, 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
November 15
theft of property-4th degree; Schneider Rd. S.E; cash
November 16
domestic violence-3rd degree;...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
A single-vehicle crash at approximately 10:28 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, has fatally injured a Vinemont man. Alvin D. Gillon, 67, was critically injured when the 2019 Dodge Caravan that he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree.
Gillon was transported to Huntsville Hospital...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Cross Country teams finish in top 10 at NJCAA championships, half marathon
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Wallace State Community College’s Cross Country teams each finished in the top 10 at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Cross Country Championships held recently at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Fla.
The women’s cross country team finished fifth in the...
Cullman City Board of Education meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education met on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at East Elementary School recognizing sixth grader Collin Kent as the Student of the Month. Pat Harrison, a second-grade instructor, was named Teacher of the Month, and Support Staff of...
United Way Designer Bag Bingo hosts 500-plus players
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County’s third annual Designer Bag Bingo event took place Tuesday at Loft 212. The event is the United Way’s primary fundraiser and supports a variety of local agencies funded in part by the nonprofit. Tickets were...
JSU Marching Southerners awarded Sudler Trophy
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - The John Phillip Sousa Foundation presented the famed JSU Marching Southerners the prestigious Sudler Trophy at halftime during the Gamecocks’ final home football game of the season on Nov. 12. Given to one collegiate marching band every two years, the award...
Cullman High Theatre raising funds for state finals
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre will represent its school and community at the Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival, where 12 high schools will be taking their one-act performances to the state finals Dec. 1-3 at Troy University. Schools include Bob Jones,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond downs Vinemont on the road 61-53, Lady Eagles pick up 64-53 win
VINEMONT, Ala. – Holly Pond made the trip to Vinemont Thursday night for a pair of varsity matchups against the Eagles and the Broncos ended up splitting their road games. In the girls' matchup, Vinemont held a double-digit lead at the half but had...
Governor Ivey makes first major staff appointment ahead of second term
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced she is appointing Drew Harrell to serve as director of legislative affairs. The appointment of Harrell comes shortly after Alabamians overwhelmingly re-elected Governor Ivey to a second term. The governor’s current director of legislative affairs,...
Crawford trial: Day 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – The murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford entered its fourth day Thursday. The defendant is charged with murder in the May 2, 2017, death of his wife, Tiffiney Joy Crawford.
Damon Cooper, a forensic scientist with the Alabama Department of Forensic...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 14
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy 157 theft of property; Megan Ln. theft of property; Co....
‘I want to be a friend and mentor’: Good Hope’s Kailey White enjoying junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Another year of cheer season is here, and Good Hope junior Kailey White is excited to get things going again alongside an amazing group of girls. She learned so much from last year's seniors that she knows will help her...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper set to retire after 44 years
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of Cullman’s most familiar faces is set to retire from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) in just a couple of weeks. Chief Kenny Culpepper, who has been with the CPD for 44 years, and served as chief for 34 years,...
Law enforcement tips for a safe holiday season
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the holiday season fast approaching, members of local law enforcement provided tips on how to keep yourself and your property safe.
Cullman Police Department Public Relations Officer Adam Clark and Assistant Police Chief David Nassetta shared that the basics of safety...
20th annual Winter Wonderland opens Nov. 18 at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 20th annual Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display will happen open Friday, Nov. 18 and run through Dec. 30. Guests can drive through the magical display from 5-9 p.m. on open dates: Nov. 18-20, 25-27, 30 and Dec....
Crawford trial: Day 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Day three of Cullman man Jason Crawford’s trial in the May 2, 2017, murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, began with Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sgt. Jed Thomas being called to the stand.
Thomas’ body cam video was shown from...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 16, 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
November 14
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Olive St. S.W; general merchandise; $25
November...
‘Our team is also our family’: Good Hope’ Charly Johnson excited for junior season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Good Hope basketball player Charly Johnson. Charly has now been a part of back-to-back Elite Eight appearances with the Lady Raiders and she feels blessed to be a part of that journey with this...
Scholar’s bowl scoreboard: West Point teams continue dominance
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point’s high school and middle school teams once again sit atop county stat sheets in scholar’s bowl matches at Wallace State. Both teams are currently undefeated in county competition: 8-0 for the high school and 7-0 for the middle school,...
‘The Nutcracker’ coming Nov. 18-20
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Allegro Dance Theatre, Cullman Community Theatre and Ballet South will present “The Nutcracker” with more than 60 dancers at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Nov. 18-20. Performances will be at 7...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point drops home opener against Oakman 68-63
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors hosted the Oakman Wildcats in their home opener Tuesday night, and it was a closely contested game between both teams, but unfortunately for the Warrior fans, Oakman would end up taking the win from West Point 68-63.
Jay...
Veterans honored at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Prep and its monastic community honored veterans in a special Veterans Day Service in the Abbey Church.
Student Council President Audrey Gil read a scripture passage, then the St. Bernard concert band played a medley of patriotic music.
Fr. Linus Klucsarits,...
Budweiser Clydesdales bring Christmas season to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thousands packed into Cullman’s Warehouse District and surrounding area to get a glimpse of something special Sunday. The three-day Christmas in the Warehouse District event culminated along First and Second Avenues, which were lined many people deep as the Budweiser Clydesdales...
Holly Pond family raising funds for Diabetic Alert Dog
HOLLY POND, Ala. – A Holly Pond family is raising funds for a Diabetic Alert Dog. Cash Howard, 7, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on Sept. 26, 2021. He has experienced many changes, but his mom Sarai Rasco Howard said he has been...
Crawford trial: Testimony begins
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jury selection in the murder trial of Cullman man Jason Crawford was completed on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 12:45 p.m. in Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams’ courtroom with eight women and seven men comprising the panel of jurors. After the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 15, 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
November 10
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; Cherokee Ave. S.W; damage to 2022...
Vinemont man killed in single-vehicle crash
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Vinemont man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Kenneth Wesley Coleman Jr., 43.
Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. They said Coleman was fatally injured...
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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs splits season openers against Cordova
BREMEN, Ala. -- Basketball season is underway at Cold Springs High School and the Eagles and Lady Eagles were both home at Jesse George Gymnasium Monday to host Cordova. The Lady Eagles quickly pulled away after a close first quarter and ended up dominating...
St. Bernard Prep welcomes new admissions director
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meg Glover started her new full-time admissions director position at St. Bernard Prep on Monday, Nov. 7 and completed her first Open House on Nov. 10.
Several families took advantage of joining student ambassadors and getting a first-hand feel of a normal...
