Chamber welcomes 2022-23 Leadership Cullman County class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Programs Administrator Paige Clabo, along with the Leadership Committee, welcomed participants in Leadership Cullman County 2022-23 last week to the session’s kick-off event at Stone Bridge Farms. Joining the team was Dr. Bruce Pieper with Emerge2Lead.
This...
Birmingham man convicted for role in kidnapping of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal jury on Friday convicted a Birmingham man for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge Felix A. Rivera-Esparra.
The jury returned its guilty...
Marshall: Joppa man’s murder conviction appeal denied
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall on Friday announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Dale Lynn Hopson, 54, of Joppa, for murder. Hopson was convicted in Marshall County Circuit Court on Feb. 26, 2021, for the murder of...
Think you can identify the ‘killer?’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host Midnight at the Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner event at the Browne Stone Centre at Stone Bridge Farms on Friday, Oct. 21, from 6-10 p.m. Doors will open at...
Cullman County Fair opens for 68th year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Fair is officially underway following opening ceremonies Thursday evening. After the national anthem, the flag was raised before members of the Cullman County Commission, Cullman County Fair Association (CCFA) and Cullman Lions Club cut the ribbon, signaling the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops road game at Aliceville 52-8
ALICEVILLE, Ala. – The Eagles took a tough loss to Winston County on the road last week, but they had to regroup quickly and travel to Aliceville for another regional game Friday night. Cold Springs held a lead over Aliceville in the first quarter,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region matchup at West End 49-26
WALNUT GROVE, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos dropped a 28-26 nail biter at Gaston last week and they had to quickly put it behind them and get ready for another road trip Friday night. The Broncos traveled to Walnut Grove to take on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region battle at Etowah 48-7
ETOWAH, Ala. – After dropping a tight heartbreaker at Good Hope last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road Friday night for a big regional matchup against Etowah. Unfortunately for the Bulldog faithful in the stadium, the Blue Devils dominated most of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Frost’s record-setting night lifts Fairview over Brewer 55-13
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday night was a historic one at Dafford Smith Stadium. The Aggies hammered the Brewer Patriots 55-13, but the real story of the night was Eli Frost. Frost has been a nightmare for opposing defenses so far this fall and against...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Madison Academy at home 49-7
VINEMONT, Ala. – Coming off a road loss to J.B. Pennington last week, the Vinemont Eagles returned home Friday night to take on one of the toughest teams in Region 7, Madison Academy. Unfortunately, it was a tough night for the Eagles, and they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab dominates regional matchup at Boaz 56-17
BOAZ, Ala. – The Arabian Knights bounced back with an impressive win at Crossville last week and they stayed on the road Friday night to face Boaz in another regional matchup and the Knights brought some fireworks with them. Arab racked up 49 points...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Meek rolls over Shoals Christian 63-0
ARLEY, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers are coming off a massive win over Addison last week but that didn’t trip them up Friday night when they hit the field to host Shoals Christian. The Tigers scored early and often in this one, hammering...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point shuts out Ardmore 21-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After earning a big win at Lawrence County last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night for another regional matchup against Ardmore. The Warriors put together a stellar defensive performance for their home crowd and collected a 21-0...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope punches postseason ticket with 20-7 win at Ashville
ASHVILLE, Ala. – The Raiders edged out Hanceville 26-20 to pick up a big region last week and they hit the road Friday night for another critical region battle at Ashville. Just like last week’s game, Friday night’s against the Bulldogs of Ashville was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman picks up 35-6 region win over Columbia
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a massive region win over Athens on the road last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home to Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night for another regional matchup. This time the opponent was Columbia and the ‘Cats...
ACES: Practicing fire safety in the fall
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Fall is a popular season for bonfires, campfires and prescribed burning in Alabama. To spread the word on practicing fire safety, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System regional agent informs everyone about responsibly enjoying autumn’s beautiful weather.
Ryan Mitchell said thoughtful planning...
Hanceville 5th graders get hands-on lessons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Almost 100 Hanceville Elementary School fifth graders saw firsthand the application of math skills this week in a new building being constructed on campus. In a tour organized by teacher Mark Armstrong, the students saw the construction site, studied blueprints and...
1 injured, Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus heavily damaged in fire
Updated 10-7-2022 at 6:45 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A fire injured one person and heavily damaged Just GM Auto & Truck Repair Plus in Cullman Friday morning. Cullman Fire Rescue responded to reports of an explosion at the local business, located at 105 Third Ave. SW at 10:06 a.m. Authorities said...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 7, 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
October 6
theft of lost property-4th degree; 4th St. S.W; phone; $100
Arrests
October 6
Barker,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s Golf breaks team record, Cross Country wins at Topper Trail, Softball defeats Auburn 4-0 in exhibition game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State women’s golf broke a team scoring record and won the Wallace State Fall Invite held recently at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Recording their lowest ever two-day score of 632, the team finished 24 strokes ahead of the second-place team of...
‘Nightmare in Vinemont’ returning
VINEMONT, Ala. - “Nightmare in Vinemont,” the popular haunted house attraction organized by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department is returning for its third year. It will run from 7 p.m.- midnight Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29 at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center at...
Little Pink Dress raises funds for local cancer patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) held its third annual Little Pink Dress Benefit Tuesday night at Loft 212, with proceeds marked for the day-to-day living expenses such as utility bills, transportation costs, food cards and other approved needs, for...
A citizens’ guide to public comments at local government meetings
A county commissioner appeared shocked at a meeting this summer when the county ordinance stipulating guidelines for the public comments portion of commission meetings was cited, despite his eight years in office participating in the meetings.
Cullman City Council meetings have been contentious at times...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard seniors, the Class of 2023, were honored Sept. 29 with a special Senior Dedication Mass recognizing them as leaders of the student body of St. Bernard Prep.
Giving the homily at the celebration, Abbot Marcus Voss explained that all were...
39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition hosts 9 area bands
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 39th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition took place Saturday at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium. The stands were filled with those excited to see the halftime shows the nine area bands spent the last few months perfecting. Like most...
‘Never let anything stop you from loving the game of softball’: Cold Springs’ Hope Speegle excited for upcoming season
BREMEN, Ala. -- Last season was a solid one for the Cold Springs Lady Eagles as they finished 11-10 on the season under first-year head coach Paige Adams. Cold Springs sophomore Hope Speegle talked about last season and what she learned during the year.
"I...
Wallace State releases Summer 2022 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 226 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Summer 2022 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while...
Ribbon cut on re-opened Downtown Grill
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Downtown Grill and Side Bar officially re-opened to the public Monday, Oct. 3, with a Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony. The popular restaurant was closed for more than a year following a devastating fire.
Downtown Grill Owners Justin and...
Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival returns Oct. 15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville is bringing back its popular Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Oct. 15, along Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The arts and craft show is scheduled before the Mud Creek Marching Festival competition this year...
Family fun returns with the Cullman County Fair Oct. 6-15
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Fair, a premier county event recognized throughout the region as one of the South’s best, returns Thursday evening, Oct. 6, at 5 p.m. with its opening ceremony. The fair is officially a “senior citizen,” celebrating its 68th year...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 5, 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
October 2
theft of property-3rd degree; Dollar General; 1st Ave. S.W; cash
October 3
leaving...
Victim Services Masquerade Ball back after 2 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s second annual Masquerade Ball will take place Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-10 p.m. at Brick Haven.
The innaugural Masquerade Ball was held in 2019. Due to COVID-19, the event was canceled the last two years.
VSOC Executive Director Carol...
‘Everybody is family at Fairview’: Morgan Lindsay remembers her Aggie years
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Fairview basketball player Morgan Lindsay. There was one very special basketball memory that Morgan will always remember during her time at Fairview, and she had some great high school memories as well.
"My favorite basketball memory...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison downs Central Florence on senior night
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A Central Florence Lady Wildcats on Senior Night at Allen Stephenson Gym in a closely contested volleyball game. The Lady Bulldogs took the match in four sets, 25-14, 24-26, 25-20 and 25-21.
The first set started out fairly equally, as...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope tops Holly Pond to claim back to back county titles
GOOD HOOPE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament wrapped up at Good Hope High School Tuesday night and for the second year in a row, the Lady Raiders are county champions. Good Hope knocked off Holly Pond in its first match of...
Community mourns loss of Terrell and Candace Glass
CULLMAN, Ala. - A husband and wife from Hayden, Alabama, known for their kindness and friendship, were killed Friday night, Sept. 30, in a motorcycle crash in Guntersville.
Terrell and Candace Glass, both 31, were members of the Saints Motorcycle Club (MC) in Birmingham.
Cullman Saints...
Candlelight Walking Tour provides Cullman history highlights
CULLMAN, Ala. - Julie Burks and Michael Sullins hosted the Oktoberfest Candlelight Walking Tour on Thursday evening beginning under the statue of Cullman founder John G. Cullmann. With well over 100 walkers hungry for local history joining the pair along the path, the tour...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests last week, including:
Monday, Sept. 26
Deputies arrested Christopher Michael Johnson, 34, of Cullman, on failure to appear warrants for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
------- Deputies went to a residence...
Caring for Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic will hold its sixth annual Caring for Cullman Concert on Monday, Oct. 17, at Northbrook Baptist Church. Returning to help the clinic with its biggest fundraising event are gospel musicians Triumphant Quartet and comedian Mickey Bell.
Joining...
The Butcher Meat Co. to host Backyard Grill-Off Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Butcher Meat Co. in Vinemont is welcoming competitors to enter its Backyard Grill-Off Saturday, Oct. 22. Competitors are asked to sign up by Oct. 14.
Kadi and Justin Smith opened the shop in July and decided to host the event to...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 4, 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
None
Arrests
October 3
Steele, James B; 46
FTA-driving while suspended FTA-insurance violation
Hanceville Police Department
Incidents and arrests...
2-car wreck on Hwy. 278 kills 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – A two-vehicle wreck on Monday, Oct. 3, claimed the life of Bonnie F. Pirkle, 79, of Crane Hill, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
A media release from ALEA said the 2003 Oldsmobile Alero...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Holly Pond, Good Hope dominate day 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament officially got underway at Good Hope High School Monday night, and we had six matches on day one to get the ball rolling. Fairview, West Point and Holly Pond swept their way through the...
Pet of the Week: Tigger(s) are wonderful things!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Tigger.
Tigger is a 2.5-3-year-old tri-colored shepherd mix boy with a freckled snout. The charming gentleman understands leash etiquette and loves learning new tasks...
Wrapping up Oktoberfest 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. - Oktoberfest 2022 kicked off its final day Saturday with the 5K/10K and wrapped up almost 16 hours later with Chase Wright closing out the German heritage festival.
Downtown Cullman saw Oktoberfest celebrants arriving in the early morning to participate in the races....
AL doctors to host Facebook Live discussion on threat of fentanyl Oct. 5
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As Alabama is experiencing a surge in fentanyl overdose deaths, physicians with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama will host a Facebook Live webcast on Wednesday, Oct. 5, to discuss the dangers of illicit fentanyl and treatment options.
Viewers of...
What’s that? Whataburger coming to Cullman!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission approved the site plan for a proposed Whataburger on Cherokee Avenue Southwest and Swafford Road Southwest, with few contingencies. The new location will provide seating for 76 customers. The burger chain, headquartered in San Antonio,...
‘Healthy Foundations’ each Tuesday in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism recently announced a new four-part learning and make-and-take series called Healthy Foundations. The organization is teaming up with local herbalist and owner of Griffin Family Farms, Marisa Griffin, who will instruct classes each Tuesday in...
Arrests and incidents reported Oct. 3
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 30
unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 222 burglary; Hwy 69 N burglary; Co. Rd. 728 violation of protection order; Wesley Ave. N theft of property; Hwy 31
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1435 theft of property; Co....
‘I want to be someone the girls can look up to’: Cold Springs’ Madison Perdue looking to lead during senior year
BREMEN, Ala. -- Another cheer season is underway and for Cold Springs senior Madison Perdue, she's had a blast cheering with a great group of girls and has learned so much during her time as a cheerleader so far.
"It's been such a great experience....
The story of Lillian Foust Mobley: 100 years and counting
A lady of great accomplishment and longevity celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 22, 2022. She was born on Sept. 22, 1922, to Samuel Andrew Foust and Jessie Dodson Foust.
She is the oldest of 40 grandchildren. Mrs. Mobley’s Foust family came to America (i.e.,...
Harvest to Home: Agriplex reveals new facility plans at annual dinner
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation hosted its seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser Thursday night at the Wallace State Community College Conference Center. Doors opened at 5:30, allowing guests to peruse the silent...
Holloway receives Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship
AUBURN, Ala. - The Alabama Farmers Federation is cultivating growth and inspiring future leaders as it awards more than $140,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and related fields at Auburn University (AU).
Eighty-two students were recognized during the organization’s annual scholarship...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- There are now only two more weeks left to go in the regular season and the playoff picture is getting more and more clear with each passing week. Saturday was packed with key games going around the local area. The Good...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1900
From The Files Of 1936
The senior class of the Cullman County High School will enjoy a picnic at the George Stiefelmeyer Camp on Friday.
Miss Margaret Hartwig will be home on Friday from Millport, Alabama, where she taught music in 1936.
W. Oliver Cooper has accepted...
52 ODES TO JOY: AUTUMN S.U.N.S.
ODE TO AUTUMN
Autumn days are here, blue sky clear and dear.
Let’s harvest a bushel of joy and fall cheer.
Our S.U.N.S. (Smile-Making, Uniting, Neighboring, Spellbinding) group this first week of fall shared joyous memories from many previous autumns and how each of us is adding...
Seniors: Prepare now for Medicare’s Open Enrollment period
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Medicare’s Open Enrollment is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to prepare. Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During this time, changes may be made to various aspects of Medicare Advantage and Part D drug coverage.
Medicare...
Senior Day at Oktoberfest 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism pulled out all the stops Thursday morning and early afternoon for area elders at Oktoberfest Senior Day, celebrated at the Festhalle. With wooden tables and folding chairs filling the outdoor event space during the cool...
Keg tapped, opening Oktoberfest 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the biergarten opening Thursday afternoon, polka party band Polkawagen put the crowd in the mood for Oktoberfest 2022, which officially got started with the opening ceremonies and tapping of the keg. The early evening saw the crowning of Miss Oktoberfest...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview dominates Ardmore on the road 42-12
ARDMORE, Ala. – After enjoying a bye last week, the Fairview Aggies hit the road Friday night for a regional battle at Ardmore and the Aggies were in control for most of their matchup with the Tigers. Fairview built a big lead early and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond’s comeback effort at Gaston falls just short 28-26
GASTON, Ala. – After taking a tough loss at Glencoe last week, the Holly Pond Broncos looked for a bounce back win Friday night when they arrived in Gaston. The Broncos led the Bulldogs early in the second quarter, but Gaston was able to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Goal line stand gives Good Hope 26-20 win over Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders clashed with the Hanceville Bulldogs in a classic Cullman County battle at James W. Shabel Stadium Friday night and this contest had both crowds on the edge of their seats the entire 48 minutes. In the...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 8 Meek remains unbeaten with 44-24 win over Addison
ARLEY, Ala. – In a huge region matchup, (5-1) Addison rolled into Arley to take on (5-0) Meek to decide who would take a commanding lead in the region. It didn't take long for the Meek Tigers to show that they were not going to...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point downs Lawrence County on the road 21-7
MOULTON, Ala. – The West Point Warriors traveled north on Highway 157 to face the Lawrence County Red Devils for a big region matchup. West Point fans filled the visitor side of the stadium, and they had plenty celebrate as the Warriors picked up...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls in region matchup at J.B. Pennington 41-6
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Blount County to face off against the Tigers of JB Pennington in a regional matchup Friday night but unfortunately for Eagles fans, the Tigers came away victorious, 41-6.
Pennington started quickly, building a 21-0 lead after the opening quarter....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops regional battle at Winston County 24-0
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back on the road Friday night after hammering Shoals Christian last week but unfortunately, they had less success when they arrived in Double Springs to take on Winston County. The Eagles were held out of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab bounces back with 48-7 win at Crossville
CROSSVILLE, Ala. – After suffering their first loss of the season to Fort Payne last week, the Arabian Knights looked to bounce back on the road against Crossville Friday night. The Knights took care of business, pummeling the Lions 48-7 to get back in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman races past Athens on the road for 35-23 region win
ATHENS, Ala. – After winning a thriller over Mortimer Jordan at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a massive Region 7 battle at Athens. With their playoff hopes on the line, the ‘Cats put together an impressive...
Cullman City Council approves FY 2023 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Friday, Sept. 30, convened for its last meeting before beginning of FY 2023, which starts Oct. 1. On the agenda were several items of interest including the budget for FY 2023, the appointment of City officers...
‘We’re just saturating the place with prayer’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of Spring Hill Baptist Church, along with members from several other churches, will be at Depot Park Saturday at 8 a.m. for a peaceful prayer walk. Members will walk along the streets in small groups.
Spring Hill Pastor Terry Blankenship said,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 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
September 28
domestic violence-3rd degree/harassment; Rae Ave. S.W.
September 29
harassment; Fox Meadow Dr. S.E.
Arrests
September...
Addison crowns 1-year old Saige Hall homecoming princess
ADDISON, Ala. – Sept. 16, 2022, was a special night in Addison. It was homecoming, and the Bulldogs took on Waterloo, but that wasn’t the highlight of the evening. After the homecoming court was announced, 1-year-old Saige Hall, who is battling stage 3 kidney...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps tri-match at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs hosted a tri-match with the Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles and Good Hope ended up sweeping both Hanceville and Cold Springs, while the Lady Eagles collected a sweep of their own over...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison takes down Lauderdale County at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Lauderdale County Lady Tigers at Allen Stephenson Gym in an end of the week matchup. Addison came away with a tough 25-19, 25-20, 25-20 three set victory.
Addison's Lady Bulldogs had already beaten the Lady Tigers at the Danville Tournament and...
Little Pink Dress benefit slated for Oct. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s (CCBBF’s) primary fundraiser, the Little Pink Dress benefit, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 5:30-9 p.m. at Loft 212
The CCBBF was founded in 2013, its mission to raise money to assist Cullman-area residents while...
CCCDC distributes grants to area agencies and schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) board members Cherrie Haney and Josh Speakman distributed grant checks Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Cullman County Economic Development office.
Recipients included:
Cullman Fire Rescue- for water rescue equipment Sardis Volunteer Fire Department- for LUCAS CPR device Joppa Volunteer...
Governor Ivey Awards $1.64 Million to Enhance Outdoor Recreation in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded nearly $1.64 million to improve outdoor recreational venues in Alabama. Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state.
“Alabama’s outdoor trails are...
Governor Ivey Announces Another Round of Projects Funded by Rebuild Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that more than $2.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. After only being effective for just under three years, there has been at least...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 26
selling/distributing of dangerous drugs; Hwy 278 W domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1866 domestic violence, trespassing; Co....
CMS teaching students robotics and coding as part of STEM initiative
Students at Cullman Middle School have been learning to code and program, by building out their own robots in recent weeks. The program is part of Cullman City Schools’ Career Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) standards.
At Cullman Middle School,...
‘You have to earn it’: Andy Light remembers his Bronco days
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Holly Pond football and baseball player, Andy Light. Andy had some great sports memories during his time at Holly Pond and always learned something new at school.
"My favorite baseball memories were when I...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation by City of Cullman
On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Mayor Woody Jacobs officially proclaimed the month of October 2022 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in the City of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSOC) were Jonna Wimburn, Prevention Educator, and...
Pet of the Week: Ruby Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Ruby
Ruby is a blue heeler and approximately 3 years old. True to her breed, Ruby is an extremely intelligent girl with medium to...
Downtown Grill is back: ‘We hope the community will love it as much as we do’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s popular Downtown Grill is back, a little more than year since a fire shut the restaurant down.
Owners Justin and Sara Lee experienced a complete loss of their business last fall when an electrical fire in the Grill’s kitchen claimed the...
Controversial ‘Cullman Comes Out’ event set for Oct. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Comes Out, an LGBTQA+ community event that has sparked controversy online since it was announced, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday, Oct 8, from 6-10 p.m.
Organized by resident Rickey H. Foster Jr., who goes by the name “Gilly...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 28
Arrests and incidents reportedSept.28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 28, 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
September 25
unauthorized use of vehicle
September 27
counterfeit $20; State of...
WSCC instructor placed on leave following inflammatory messages
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A Wallace State Community College history instructor has been placed on administrative leave after posts and messages she created on social media in response to the upcoming Cullman Comes Out event were made public. Screenshots of Leigh Ann Courington’s posts have...
Vinemont schools collecting donations for student diagnosed with brain cancer
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School eighth grader Johan Rodriguez was diagnosed with brain cancer about two weeks ago, and his school community is collecting donations for him and his family so they can focus on his recovery.
The school posted a list of suggested...
‘It takes everyone to win a game’: West Point’s Kanaan Sutter ready for senior seasons
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point’s varsity basketball team finished 10-19 in its first season under head coach Mason Voce. Returning senior guard Kanaan Sutter talked about the experience gained from last season and what he wants to carry into his senior year.
"I feel...
Eva holds 33rd Annual Eva Frontier Days celebration
EVA, Ala. - The town of Eva concluded its 33rd annual Eva Frontier Days celebration Saturday. The weeklong festivities began with a beauty pageant last Saturday, the annual hayride Tuesday, a community singing event Thursday and Music on the Square Friday, leading into the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope tops Vinemont to claim JV County title
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The JV county championship was on the line when the Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the (2) Vinemont Lady Eagles Tuesday night. Good Hope swept Vinemont in the first match (25-12, 25-9), handing the Lady Eagles their first loss...
39th Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition set for Saturday, Oct. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Band program will be opening its stadium to area schools for the 39th Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. Oliver Woodard Stadium will be filled with music lovers coming together in...
Goatoberfest kicks off Oktoberfest 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Goat Island Brewing was the place to be all day Saturday as it hosted Goatoberfest, kicking off the 2022 Cullman Oktoberfest celebration. This year’s Burgermeister, Mike Mullaney, and his crew at Goat Island rolled out the red carpet for visitors who...
‘It’s Good to Be Back Home’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex will host its 2022 annual fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 27, at Wallace State Community College in the Dr. William F. Peinhardt Conference Center located in the nursing building. The local foods and silent auction Harvest to Home...
Cullman Memory Gardens donated to local nonprofit board
CULLMAN, Ala. - The future of Cullman Memory Gardens is brighter after receiving good news recently. The cemetery is no longer a for-profit investor-owned cemetery. It is now owned and will be operated by a local nonprofit board created by the Alabama Legislature. The...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 27, 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
September 26
forgery-3rd degree; Citizens Bank and Trust; forged check forgery-3rd degree; Integrated Transportation...
‘Everybody at Hanceville is a family’: Drew Campbell remembers his Bulldog years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Hanceville basketball and baseball player, Drew Campbell. Drew made some incredible sports and high school memories during his time at Hanceville.
"My favorite baseball memory has to be my freshman year when we went to...
ALEA experiencing Driver License Division network outage
Updated 1:51 p.m.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License System (LEADS) is currently functioning for both in-person and online services.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is currently experiencing a statewide network outage. Due to this outage, Driver...
CCSO weekend arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Sept. 22
Deputies arrested Leroy Steven Miller, 45, of Cullman, on warrants for failure of an adult to sex offender to register (3 grand jury warrants) and traffic...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman topples Corner on senior night 3-1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Monday night was Senior Night at Cullman High School and the Lady Bearcats hosted Corner. After dropping the first set, Cullman came roaring back in the next three sets as they ended up winning, 3-1.
Corner 25 - Cullman 17 (1st Set)
Corner jumped...
