STATE TRACK MEET: Edgeworth, Lemons post new state records in 3200-meter
CULLMAN, Ala. – Day two of this year’s 1A-3A AHSAA State Track Meet got underway at Oliver Woodard Stadium Saturday morning and after collecting a pair of gold medals yesterday, two local runners picked up two more Saturday morning along with two new state...
Mental Health Awareness Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) promotes Mental Health Month along with other national organizations to raise awareness about mental health and to reduce stigma. This Mental Health Month’s theme is “Tools 2 Thrive,” and provides practical tools that...
St. Paul’s Lutheran School adds new fine arts options for 2021-22 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul's Lutheran School will add private instruction on instruments and ballet to their Fine Arts offerings for the 2021-2022 school year. Director of Creative Services, Emily Trahan, says she is excited to see the school grow in the fine arts...
Cullman firefighter delivers thousands of pounds of food per week to needy across region
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Department Lieutenant Neville Franks has a most worthwhile pastime: for the last six years, he has been distributing food to families in need, mostly in Cullman and Blount counties, but not objecting to driving as far as Tennessee and...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits Friday night matchups at Chelsea
CHELSEA, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for their second-round matchup and a rematch of the 2019 6A state championship series against Chelsea and the ‘Cats split their first two matchups with the Hornets to force a rubber match in Chelsea Saturday....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs falls to Westbrook Christian in round 2
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was on its home field in front of a big home crowd Friday night to host its first ever matchup in the second round of the AHSAA state playoffs. The Warriors took an early lead in game one and...
Arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 29
second-degree domestic violence; person
second-degree theft of...
STATE TRACK MEET: Vinemont’s Lemons, Cold Springs’ Edgeworth win gold in 1600-meter
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the 1A-3A state meet in Cullman and the 4A-7A state meet in Gulf Shores are in full swing today and tomorrow and a pair of local runners got Friday morning started with a pair of gold medals. Both Cold Springs’...
Senate passes largest General Fund Budget in Alabama history
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate today passed the largest General Fund Budget in the state’s history. Chairman Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), Senators Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) released the below statements on the passing of this $2,482,799,471 billion budget proposal.
Senator Albritton, chairman of the Senate...
TVA asks for comments on proposed transmission project in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Authority will hold a virtual information session on proposed transmission system improvements to prepare for growth and increase power reliability in the Jones Chapel area of Cullman County.
TVA proposes to invest $8 million to build 5.3 miles of...
Veteran memorial: John D. Mitchell
John D. Mitchell listed Cullman County as his home when he registered for the United States Army. When he served in World War II, Mitchell had the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was attached to the 83rd Infantry Division, 331st Infantry Regiment.
On July 10,...
Veteran memorial: Lovel J. Dye
Lovel J. Dye was born in Cullman County on October 9, 1924. He lived with his family in Baileyton until he entered the military on June 7, 1943 at the age of 19. PFC Dye was a member of the United States Infantry 7th Army...
Veteran memorial: Lionel F. Smith
Lionel F. Smith was born June 18, 1910 in Limestone County. By 1940, he and his wife Lois Rhea Smith would live on 5th Street East in Cullman. He was an engineer with the Civilian Conservations Corp.
Smith would enlist in the United States Army...
Strawberry Festival returns tomorrow! Miss Strawberry Festival Pageant tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Strawberry Festival, one of the city’s oldest celebrations, returns tomorrow after a year of COVID shutdowns, with a promise of crafts, entertainment and, of course, strawberries! The Festhalle Farmers Market will open at 7 a.m. Saturday and, since selling...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman downs Jasper 3-0 in regular season finale
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating James Clemens 6-1 and falling to Hazel Green 5-0 earlier this week, Cullman returned home Thursday night to host its regular season finale against Jasper. After a scoreless opening frame, the Lady Bearcats pushed a run across in the...
Wallace State alum Jeff Dingler has essay published in Huffington Post as he completes debut novel
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Jeff Dingler has always been fascinated with the power of words, and his writing career has continued to flourish since graduating from Wallace State Community College in 2015.
Dingler, 34, was published by HuffPost earlier this year for a personal essay he...
Purchasing seeds from online “yard sale” platforms
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When purchasing seeds in the store, there is a general trust that what is on the packet is what will grow. However, is the same true when purchasing seeds online? Various sellers offer almost any seed the heart desires on...
Arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 26
resisting arrest; Hwy. 31
domestic violence; CR 500
theft of property; CR 1212
...
Letter to the Editor: A race to beat Lyme disease
In June of 2012, our family visited a petting zoo in the Florida Keys. The next night, we ended up in the ER with a rash that would overtake Madeline’s body. The doctor administered medication and sent us home. He said it could be...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American; men’s golf, softball and baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State freshman setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on Wednesday.
Rutledge, an Albertville native, finished the season with an Alabama Community College Conference-best 997 assists, which was also fourth-best in the nation....
CCBOE commissions new mural
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new mural now graces the entrance to the Cullman County Board of Education building. The inspirational piece was painted by local artist Laura Walker and depicts students of all grades during their educational journey.
The CCBOE reached out to Walker in...
‘Alice in Wonderland’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy held its spring production of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Byre theater on the campus of St. Bernard Abbey Saturday, April 24. In a dance interpretation of the familiar Lewis Carroll fantasy, Alice (Natalie Myrex) followed the...
Bandits blown out in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors participated in a couple of spirited games of bean bag baseball Tuesday after enjoying a wonderful lunch with officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. After the Sizzlin’ Ladies fell victims to a brutal shellacking...
West Point Scholars’ Bowl team finishes fifth in nation
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars’ Bowl program has routinely been a juggernaut in competition under coach Lee Henry, but the team surpassed its own expectations this year with a fifth-place finish at the national tournament. Without a single senior...
Wallace State’s Shane Morrow takes advantage of Prior Learning Assessment to quickly earn degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Shane Morrow said earning his degree in machine tool technology at Wallace State Community College opened many doors to further his career. The Jasper resident had worked in the field most of his adult life, but did not have the degree...
Arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 28, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 26
third-degree burglary; Cullman Gymnastics Academy; Sportsman Lake Rd....
CCSO provides lunch to Good Hope Seniors
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors were joined Tuesday by Sheriff Matt Gentry and several CCSO officers. The sheriff’s office grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and delivered lunch to the senior center. It was a welcome sign of a return to normal activities...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs, Cullman gearing up for round 2
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are used to playing in the second round of the state playoffs. They defeated Hazel Green in a game three Saturday to punch their ticket to round two for the 19th consecutive season but this season they’ll be...
Cullman High School Theatre presents “Into the Woods” April 29-May 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – After getting back into the swing of things with “Bright Star” in January, Cullman High School Theatre returns this week with “Into the Woods,” a modern rethinking of classic fairy tales, combining “Cinderella,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Jack and the Beanstalk”...
Cullman High School in top 10% in U.S. News and World Report 2021 high school report
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, U.S. News and World Report issued its annual rankings of over 17,800 high schools across the country, and Cullman High School came in at number 1,490, placing it well within the top 10% of high schools...
Cullman City Council: Dinner on First returning in May
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a special event request from Christy Turner of Cullman City Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism to hold the annual Dinner on First Avenue in the Warehouse District May 21, or May 22 as...
Colony Town Clerk Ponder out after council vote
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council meeting on Tuesday evening was brought to an unusual moment of silence as Councilwoman Ethel Alexander brought an unannounced motion to dismiss Town Clerk Patricia Ponder from the position she had held for eight years. They passed...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs rolls over Holly Pond 16-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to take on Holly Pond in the final regular season game for both squads and it was all Lady Eagles as they rolled to a 16-0 win over the Lady Broncos.
Cold Springs hit three straight singles to...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats top Fort Payne 3-1 to advance to 3rd round for 1st time in school history
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Cullman Lady Bearcats are advancing to the third round of the AHSAA state playoffs. Cullman downed Springville 4-0 in round one last week and defeated Fort Payne on the road 3-1 Tuesday...
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...
Sirens vs. radios vs. device apps: which should you use?
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As residents across the county seek safety during bad weather, The Tribune sought input from various sources about the value of community sirens, household radios, personal device apps and other means of communication in giving effective warnings to people in...
Rebound: Cullman’s tornado recovery makes huge leaps
CULLMAN, Ala. - The large multi-vortex EF-4 tornado that plowed through downtown Cullman on the afternoon of April 27, 2011 did massive damage along its path. An estimated $13.5 million in damage occurred in the city, $5.5 million to city government properties and facilities...
Federal Government releases preliminary 2020 census finding; Alabama keeps all congressional seats
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Census Bureau on Monday afternoon released its preliminary report on the 2020 census, and Alabama officials are breathing a sigh of relief. Expected to lose up to two Congressional seats, the state’s reported population of 5,030,053 was sufficient...
Arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 26
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
How safe rooms save lives
CULLMAN, Ala. - In 2004, Keith and Deborah Crumbley were selected as part of a FEMA grant program to have a safe room installed at their home in the Simcoe Community. On April 27, 2011, their home took a direct hit from a F5...
The April 27, 2011 Cullman County tornadoes: official reports
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - April 25-28, 2011 saw a super outbreak of approximately 350 tornadoes produced by a single long-term event of related systems from Texas to Virginia. Of those storms, 199 occurred in one 24-hour period on April 27, which included 62 in...
Cullman County EMA: the lessons from 2011
CULLMAN, Ala. - Training and preparation are necessary tools for the emergency management system, but all the training in the world cannot fully prepare responders for an event like the 2011 tornado outbreak. The real-world disaster provided on-the-job training for the Cullman County Emergency...
National Weather Service unveils webpage commemorating April 27, 2011 severe weather outbreak
BIRMINGHAM and HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has launched a website to commemorate the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama. The page tracks the storms through the course of the day with meteorological data, describes each tornado event of the...
Looking back to April 27, 2011
Kenneth Nail, City of Hanceville Mayor
It could have been the worst of days and it was one of the best of days. Cullman, no doubt, got more construction debris. We got more vegetative debris. We hauled over 300,000 cubic yards of debris. We thank...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Warriors drop tight game 3 at Sardis 2-1, Cold Springs advances to round 2
SARDIS CITY, Ala. – After falling in game one at Sardis Friday 6-2, West Point bounced back to take game two 4-2 and returned to Sardis Monday night for a rubber match against the Lions. Unfortunately for Warriors fans, Sardis was able to find...
Arrests and incidents reported April 22-25, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22-25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 22
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1111unlawful possession of controlled...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ West signs with Shelton State
BREMEN, Ala. – Monday was a special day inside Cold Springs High School’s Jesse George Gymnasium as longtime Lady Eagles standout Toni West signed the dotted line on an athletic scholarship to continue her basketball career at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa. West...
Ivey proclaims April 27 Day of Remembrance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 27, 2011, a series of long-track tornadoes ripped through the state of Alabama in three waves across 35 of our 67 counties. Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of this unprecedented natural disaster that took the...
Cullman County Schools Launches New Website, App
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools (CCBOE) has launched a new website. In addition, we have released a new CCBOE app for iPhone and Android users.
This new app and website will help parents, students and community members keep up-to-date with everything happening on campus....
PREP CHEER: Cullman, Good Hope shine at UCA Nationals
ORLANDO, Fla. – Both the Cullman and Good Hope High School varsity cheer squads were in Orlando this weekend to compete at this year’s UCA Nationals and both teams advanced through the semifinals and into the finals events Sunday.
The Raiders placed third in the...
Wallace State student Bryant Simmons named Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship semifinalist
Simmons, 32, will graduate with a degree in forensic psychology next month.
“It blew me away when I learned I was a semifinalist. It’s a big deal and definitely the biggest honor I’ve achieved academically,” Simmons said. “My mother and father didn’t graduate college...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Take a walk with Gracie!
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:
Gracie is a Terrier mix with a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy level. She’s great on her leash, likes to stay close...
Planning the perfect picnic
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring has sprung. The weather is warming up and nature is starting to teem with new life. Since Friday was National Picnic Day, it is the perfect excuse to enjoy the spring weather with a family picnic. So, grab a...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: The Leaves of Funny Grass Birthday Party
The Great Lawn of Central Park in the middle of bustling Manhattan is the setting for “The Leaves of Funny Grass Birthday Party.” At some point in their life, all the American joy-givers attending this party have enjoyed some splendor on the grass in...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Icie Rowe Alley will receive a masters from the University of Alabama on Friday. Richard Johnston and Gloria Florence will be awarded bachelor degrees.
Last week’s Mystery Farm was an easy one to identify. A dozen people called in rapid succession to identify it...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘Cats take game 3 over Hazel Green 13-7 to advance
CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting their first two games with Hazel Green Friday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field for game three Saturday and posted 13 runs on 14 hits to power past the Trojans 13-7 and advance to round two for...
Tenor Saxophone donated to CMS Band Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Middle School Band Program received a new tenor saxophone thanks to the generosity of Ray and Benton Buchmann. Wednesday, the Buchmann’s presented the new instrument to Cullman Middle School Band Director Linda Bean.
The shiny gold saxophone isn’t the first...
Dr. Bill Deutsch speaks at Agriplex’s Lunch and Learn
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Bill Deutsch was the special guest at Wednesday’s Lunch and Learn at the North Alabama Agriplex in celebration of Earth Day. Deutsch is the co-founder of Alabama Water Watch and author of “Alabama Rivers: A Celebration & Challenge.” He spoke...
Gibbs Garden Center- In full bloom
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The blooms and color were bursting at the official ribbon-cutting held Friday morning at Gibbs Garden Center in Good Hope. City officials joined the Gibb’s family and the staff of the popular garden center as they celebrated the event.
Mayor Jerry...
Curt’s Closet prepares to reopen in new location
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Ashley Wilson opened Curt’s Closet, a boutique-style clothing and accessory ministry for children and families in need, she did not imagine that, in three years’ time, the operation would outgrow its home on St. Joseph Street and need to relocate...
One man’s passion
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto has, since 1934, been home to the artistry of Benedictine monk Bro. Joseph Zoettl, OSB, who built miniature sculptures at St. Bernard Abbey from 1912-1958. After his death in 1961, his workshop on the edge of the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats split round 1 matchups with Hazel Green; playoff scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s playoff time and that means the stands were packed with fans at Bill Shelton Field Friday night to see the Bearcats take on Hazel Green in the opening round of the AHSAA state playoffs. Cullman took game one 12-1 to...
Arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 22
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; 6th St....
UPDATE: Joppa couple identified in deadly I-65 collision
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Friday afternoon, the identities of a couple killed in a traffic collision on I-65 Thursday evening were released by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick identified the deceased as Brenda Hickens Miller, 72, and Nickey Nile Miller, 70, of Joppa.
Thursday evening,...
Coffee grounds – from the mug to the garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all the used coffee grounds? Throwing them away just creates extra waste to dispose of later. Instead of aiming for the trashcan, shoot straight for...
Cullman Primary School celebrates Earth Day!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School teamed up with the North Alabama Agriplex, Stidham Farms and other agencies for an Earth Day celebration Thursday to teach students about the environment and how to prevent pollution. Students also had a chance to plant wildflowers and...
Grand re-opening celebration held at Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday officially reopened Art Park off Main Avenue on the city’s west side. The renovated park features a playground with padded synthetic turf under slides, swings, climbing elements and event musical devices. Wildflower...
Terracotta pipes cause snag in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Hanceville City Council Thursday approved just over $6,000 in expenses due to an unforeseen issue Public Works encountered on Commercial Street. Public Works Director Rusty Fields explained that crews working on the Commercial Street gutter and resurfacing project discovered old terracotta...
Several fatalities following multiple wrecks on I-65 near Dodge City, Good Hope
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Thursday evening Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner, confirmed three fatalities occurred in two separate collisions in the northbound lanes of I-65.
Kilpatrick confirmed to The Tribune that 27-year-old Crane Hill resident Jordan Danielle Roberson passed away following a single vehicle wreck.
“This...
PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins’ no-hitter lifts West Point over Jasper 1-0
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point was coming off a thrilling win Tuesday against Russellville and The Lady Warriors found themselves in another tight game Thursday. They hosted Jasper on senior night and after Lexi Shadix and Sydney Sellers were recognized before the game, Carlie...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Cullman downs Springville 4-0 in opening round
CULLMAN, Ala. – After putting together a phenomenal regular season and claiming an area title, the Lady Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night to host the opening round of this year’s AHSAA state playoffs. Cullman took a 1-0 lead into the...
Obituary: Charles Keller Sloan
Charles Keller Sloan, 69, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away Monday evening, April 19, 2021. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 15, 1951 to Mattie Lou Keller Sloan and Raymond Sloan.
Charles graduated from Hanceville High School. He enjoyed a long career with ACIPCO,...
Miss Alabama USA visits Cullman County Economic Development
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 22, Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan, a native of Cullman, visited with Cullman County Industrial Development Authority members Dr. James Thomas and Attorney Champ Crocker.
The board recently voted to make a donation to the Cullman Chamber of Commerce...
North Alabama Quartet Convention returns to Cullman May 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Quartet Convention, which has enjoyed great success over the last two years, had to be postponed from its regular Jan. date, but is back on the calendar as a one-day event Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 1-9 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 19
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of marijuana; CR 1527burglary; CR 1174domestic violence;...
Cullman Primary School named 2021 finalist for Dr. Louisa Moats Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School has been named a 2021 finalist for the prestigious national Dr. Louisa Moats Award. The school was selected as one of six finalists for excellence in implementing the science of reading, as well as the Language Essentials...
After more than ten years, Harmony School returns to the ball field
LOGAN, Ala. - Saturday, April 17 saw the first opening day at Harmony School's ball field in more than ten years. Crowds flocked to the field for opening ceremonies that included the parade of coaches, an invocation from Pastor Corey Drummond of Salem Baptist...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds awareness event at Heritage Park
Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) held an awareness event at Heritage Park Wednesday in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, decorating the park with blue pinwheels and ribbons, and placing crosses and releasing balloons for each of the 21 children who died in Alabama...
Stephanie Lawson is named new director of Commission on Aging
CULLMAN, Ala. - Stephanie Lawson was introduced by Chairman Jeff Clemons Tuesday evening as the new Commission on Aging director. Lawson comes to the Commission on Aging from Cullman County DHR.
Lawson said, “I will have been with the Department of Human Resources 23 years...
Cullman County Commission approves tax abatements for potential new businesses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) project manager Stanley Kennedy addressed the Cullman County Commission Tuesday evening at their monthly meeting. A couple new businesses are considering coming to Cullman and in an effort to remain competitive, CEDA asked the commission to...
Cullman County Commission votes to release CARES Act funds as supplemental payment to Cullman County employees
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County employees will soon receive COVID supplemental payments from CARES Act reimbursement funds. Chairman Jeff Clemons cast the deciding vote Tuesday night at the monthly Cullman County Commission meeting which will give $1,500 to full-time employees and $750 to part-time...
Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips signs proclamation, recognizing Wallace State during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips and the city of Oneonta recently recognized Wallace State at City Hall, presenting a proclamation to honor the college during Community College Month.
“It’s incredibly invaluable for us to be able to offer postsecondary education in Oneonta. Education...
Hanceville, Cullman honor Wallace State with proclamations during Community College Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs both signed proclamations this week recognizing Wallace State Community College during Community College Month.
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics thanked the mayors for their support and this recognition. She introduced the students,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 21, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
April 19
third-degree burglary; person; Manor Dr. NW; miscellaneous; $900third-degree...
Cullman County Board of Education announces 2021 graduation dates, times
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is excited to announce the dates and times for high school graduation. All ceremonies will return to Wallace State this year.
For the first time, every graduation will be streamed LIVE on CCBOE's Facebook, YouTube and NFHS Channel free...
AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese announces retirement plans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese announced plans to step down from the position he has held for the last 15 years effective July 1. He made the announcement at Wednesday’s annual Central Board of Control spring meeting.
Savarese...
A decade later, Bo Jackson still ‘Bikes for Bama’
AUBURN, Ala. – Nearly 10 years ago, two-sport legend Bo Jackson called on celebrities, friends and fans to cycle through communities devastated by a string of deadly tornadoes that struck Alabama April 27, 2011. The five-day ride, coined ‘Bo Bikes Bama,’ began as a...
Hanceville High School blood drive surpasses donor goal
HANCEVILLE. Ala. - Students at Hanceville High School filled every spot available for their spring blood drive with the American Red Cross. Tuesday’s blood drive was held in the lobby of the school’s gymnasium and students were happy to donate, many for the first...
Cullman County Community Development Commission awards $84,000 in grants
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Monday evening and awarded a total of $84,000 in grants.
The following grant requests were approved:
Good Hope Elementary School - $12,000 for tables and chairs for social distancing
Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation - $12,000...
West Point Town Council receives positive report on water treatment plant
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point received a great report card for its water treatment plant. The plant’s 2020 report to be submitted to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) was presented to the council Monday night by Grady Parsons, president of Living...
PREP SOCCER: Warriors, Lady Warriors fall to J.B. Pennington
WEST POINT, Ala. – J.B. Pennington made the trip to West Point for a pair of varsity matchups with the Warriors and Lady Warriors Tuesday night and edged out both squads in a pair of tight games to take home a pair of wins....
PREP SOFTBALL: Quinn’s walk off leads West Point past Russellville 15-14
WEST POINT, Ala. – It took 33 combined hits, six combined homeruns and 29 total runs scored but the West Point Lady Warriors and Russellville Lady Tigers were finally able to settle things Tuesday night. After responding to big Russellville innings time after time,...
Cullman Caring for Kids holds Child Abuse Prevention Month observance at Heritage Park from 11-1 tomorrow
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) is spending April observing Child Abuse Prevention Month--an emphasis on its mission of preventing violence against children. Tomorrow from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., the group, along with representatives of other concerned agencies, will visit Heritage...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope collects 5-2 win over Winston County
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted Winston County for its final regular season game Tuesday night, looking to snap a four-game losing streak and build some momentum going into the postseason. Thanks in large part to a dominant pitching performance from Braxton Marshall,...
Arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 19
harassing communications; personidentity theft; person
Arrests
April 19
Lancaster, Jordan L.;...
Dr. Andrea Johnson developed her leadership skills at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Dr. Andrea Johnson of Huntsville enrolled in classes at Wallace State Community College in 1997, she already had a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and wellness. However, after speaking with a friend who had graduated from the physical therapist assistant...
Married at 17: couple returns to Cullman to celebrate 56 years together
CULLMAN, Ala. - As he walked across the yard to pick her up for the first time, she turned to her aunt and said, “I’m going to marry that man.” Though a bit of a bold statement, it turned out that she was right...
Pet of the Week: Let Peaches be your spring treat!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Peaches is a 2.5-3-year-old Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix. She’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet who’s quite content relaxing around the office. She also enjoys a little time to...
Ultimate Fair to return to Good Hope April 21
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Ultimate Fair is returning to Good Hope this week! The fair will run Wednesday, April 21 through Sunday, April 25. The midway will feature rides, games and all your carnival food favorites.
Gates open Wednesday - Friday at 5 p.m....
St. Bernard’s 2021 Bloomin’ Festival considered a huge success
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a year of COVID shutdowns, St. Bernard Prep’s annual Bloomin’ Festival Arts and Crafts Fair returned April 17-18, more than making up for last year’s disappointment. Coordinators’ estimates after the event closed Sunday afternoon indicated that this year’s show may...
