PREP FOOTBALL: Hartselle hands Cullman 1st loss of season 34-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Jasper 42-21 last week, the Bearcats returned home Friday night for another big rivalry game. This time, the Hartselle Tigers came to town for a region matchup with the ‘Cats and they got off to a great start...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 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
August 31
September 1
Arrests
September 1
Beasley, Anthony R; 50
FTA-receiving stolen propertyFTA-theft of property-4th degree
Kunze,...
Wallace State Volleyball sweeps home openers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s volleyball team opened its season at home this week with back-to-back conference wins against Gadsden State Community College and Wallace Community College-Selma. The wins mark a 116-game winning streak for home conference games, dating back to 2008.
The...
‘A kind word may be all it takes’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Karen Cook of Cook Ministries is hosting an event to bring nonprofits together to support those struggling with mental health issues. The event, named Superhero Fire, will feature 25 vendors that specialize in one of four categories: suicide prevention, human trafficking,...
ALEA kicks off ‘Play Hard, Win Big’ safety campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is wrapping up its 101 Days of Safety this Labor Day weekend; however, the agency is turning its attention to another celebrated season in the South: football!
ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Although Labor Day signals...
Peinhardt Farm Days returning in October
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each fall, Cullman’s Peinhardt Living History Farm opens its gates to the public for a hands-on farm experience from the 1930s and 1940s. After being canceled the last two years because of the pandemic, the popular festival is back – and...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman sweeps tri-match over Hartselle, Danville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host a tri-match against Danville and the rival Lady Tigers of Hartselle and the ‘Cats were able to pick up big wins over both of them. They toppled Hartselle in an area...
Multi-vehicle I-65 wreck leaves 1 dead
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound in Cullman County claimed the life of an Indiana woman Wednesday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Ruth Bahr, 58, of Vincennes, Indiana.
The wreck happened at approximately 10:40 a.m. near mile marker...
‘Think outside the box’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School have always gotten some exposure to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), but this year the school is taking young learners even deeper into the concepts with a special curriculum and approach unique at the...
‘I want to soak it all in’: Hanceville’s Kayley Kahler looking forward to senior season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 2022 high school volleyball season is underway, and Hanceville senior Kayley Kahler is excited to see what this year’s Lady Bulldogs squad can do.
"I feel like last season was a good step in the right direction. We had a lot...
Buettner Brothers acquired by Southeast Building Supply Interests
CULLMAN, Ala. - Boston’s Southeast Building Supply Interests (SBSI) has acquired local building supply staple Buettner Brothers Lumber Company. The announcement was made Wednesday. The acquisition of the 130-year-old company came as a surprise to many who have been accustomed to seeing the green...
‘Do everything with a purpose’: Vinemont’s Ayden Thomason prepared for senior season
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles played their way into the postseason in 2021 and their journey back to the playoffs has already begun in 2022. Senior quarterback Ayden Thomason wants to help his team build off that momentum from last year.
"I feel like...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 29
theft of property; Co. Rd, 1598unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Multi-vehicle I-65 wreck leaves 1 dead
CULLMAN, Ala. – A multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 northbound in Cullman County claimed the life of an Indiana woman Wednesday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Ruth Bahr, 58, of Vincennes, Indiana.
The wreck happened at approximately 10:29 a.m. near mile marker...
OP-ED: My brain lied to me-Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
On average, 130 American lose their lives by suicide every day. More than five lives per hour. One life lost every 11 minutes. On Dec. 27, 2012, my mother was one of those lives. Seven years later I tried my best to be one...
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites begins construction along Main Ave. SW
CULLMAN, Ala. – The planned Cobblestone Hotel & Suites at 1835 Main Ave. SW in Cullman is now closer to reality. Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Interim President Keith Varden welcomed guests to a symbolic “groundbreaking” ceremony Tuesday at Cullman City Hall, and ground...
Hanceville adding 5 new names to Bulldog Wall of Fame Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bulldogs will be back home at Ray Talley Stadium to host Oneonta Friday night but before they kick things off, fans will be able to enjoy a special ceremony. Hanceville will be adding five more names to its Bulldog Wall...
Community rallies around CCSO deputy after house fire
Updated 8-31-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputy Nathan Trimble and his family last weekend tragically lost their home and virtually all possessions in a house fire.
The CCSO posted to Facebook and Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Cullman County is special – very...
ADAH to debut Alabama Radio Moments Sept. 10
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) will open its new temporary exhibit, Alabama Radio Moments, at the Museum of Alabama Saturday, Sept. 10. Special family activities and demonstrations are planned throughout the afternoon to highlight the history and technology...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cullman VFW Post 2214 collects donations through Buddy Poppy program
Iraq veteran and commander of Cullman VFW Post 2214, Brian Monk, and wife, Rachel Monk, president of the VFW Auxiliary, pick different dates and locations every year to collect Buddy Poppy donations for the VFW. The money raised goes back to helping veterans in...
Palomino RV Resort to host Labor Day celebration Sept. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s premier RV resort will host a Labor Day celebration this Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. complete with food trucks, live music from The Overtones (4-6 p.m.) and, because it wouldn’t be a late-summer party without it, the Slippery...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Curry at home
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Curry Lady Yellow Jackets at Allen Stephenson Gym on Tuesday afternoon, and the home team came away with a solid sweep in two sets 25-15 and 25-19.
The first set saw the Lady Dawgs jump out to a...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 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
August 29
harassing communications
Arrests
August 29
Freeman, Dustin L; 29
FTA-possession of drug paraphernalia
Jones, Clinton M;...
‘It’s a journey’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday, Aug. 30, is National Grief Awareness Day, a day dedicated to reminding those suffering from grief of available coping methods and raising awareness of ways to be considerate of those experiencing grief.
In recognition of National Grief Awareness Day, The Cullman...
‘I love the team we have’: Good Hope’s Rudi Derrick ready for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off yet another amazing season. they finished 31-4, won the county and area championship and made their second straight trip to the Elite Eight and one of two seniors on this year's team,...
Teen arrested following ‘hoax’ bomb threats in Cullman, Walker counties
UPDATED 8/30/22 6:30 p.m.CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) responded to a bomb threat at Cullman Regional around 11:02 a.m. Tuesday. After investigating, the department said the call was a hoax. Later Tuesday, the Jasper Police Department (JPD) released a statement saying...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosts benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cornhole Club hosted a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman, the local nonprofit that provides crisis prevention and recovery programs for families impacted by domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault.
The club...
A life of service: Cullman’s Betty Flack passes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman lost a faithful servant on Saturday with the passing of Betty Camp Flack, 80, who served as president of the Cullman Senior Center. Ms. Betty was a frequent participant in events and activities at the Active Adult Center. She was...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond sweeps tri-match with Southeastern, West Point
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted a tri-match with West Point and Southeastern Monday night and the Lady Broncos collected wins over both of them. The Lady Broncos collected sweeps of the Lady Mustangs and the Lady Warriors while West Point picked up...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the weekend, including:
Thursday, Aug. 25
CCSO deputies responded to a business in the Berlin community in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle in question and identified Troy...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 25
trafficking drugs, unlawful possession of dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd....
(Updated) CPD investigating death of infant at Economy Inn in Cullman
Updated 8-29-22 5:07 p.m
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of an infant.
CPD officers responded to a report of an infant death at the Economy Inn on U.S. Highway 31 (1834 Second Ave. NW, Cullman) around 12:30 p.m....
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont’s Young, Hoffman excited for senior seasons
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont's volleyball has spent the offseason preparing for a new season and now for seniors Abby Young and Emilie Hoffman, their final run with the Lady Eagles is underway. Both seniors were happy with how Vinemont’s offseason went, and they’re excited...
Cobblestone Hotel, Wissota Chophouse groundbreaking Tuesday in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A groundbreaking ceremony for Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Cullman will take place Tuesday, Aug. 30. The hotel will be built at 1835 Main Ave. SW and will be Cobblestone’s first location in Alabama. Construction should take 12-15 months.
The 63-room hotel...
Traffic alerts for Cullman this week
Tuesday, Aug. 30
County Road 700 will be closed between County Road 703 and County Road 709 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. for cross drain replacement. The Alabama Department of Transportation will close Interstate 65 southbound from Exit 325 (Thompson Road) to Exit 318 (U.S. Highway 31...
3 Wallace State students named recipients of Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Three Wallace State students are recipients of the 2022 Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
Katelan Brooks, Breanna Ralph and Tess Hammond will each receive $5,000 toward their studies this academic year.
Brooks and Ralph are both enrolled in Wallace State’s North Central Alabama Federation...
City to repave streets in Northwood subdivision
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council this month signed its annual Transportation Plan, laying out which roads will be repaved with funds from the Rebuild Alabama Act.
The act, commonly referred to as the “gas tax,” requires that each municipality adopt an annual transportation...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens
CULLMAN, Ala. - The newest restaurant to come to Cullman opened its doors Friday. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 1311 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31), Ste. F, in Cullman, across the street from Firehouse Subs.
Tropical Smoothie offers made-to-order smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The week two slate of the Cullman County Youth Football season has come and gone, and Saturday was packed with more great games. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies, the Cullman Bearcats traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos, the...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. SILLYASS FITNESS
ODE TO THE “E WORD”
Isn’t it a sweet surprise
That play is a workout in disguise.
Chic gym clothes can never glamorize
The boring drudge of exercise.
S.U.N.S. SILLYASS FITNESS is serious-not-solemn exercise with goofy grins, funny grunts and a LAFF EVRY DAY.
“The JOYrontologist” recommends: Don’t work out…play!
Sitting...
Agriplex Harvest to Home Dinner returns Sept. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the seventh annual Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Sept. 29, 2022, at 6 p.m., at the Wallace State Community College Conference Center. Doors open at 5:30 allowing guests...
Snead’s Farmhouse holds ribbon cutting
VINEMONT, Ala. – Owner Judy Snead, along with members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon on Snead’s Farmhouse Friday morning to signal its grand opening. Started in 2019 with a couple of chickens, Snead’s Farmhouse is now home to 130...
Inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival Sept. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host the inaugural Greens & Beans Bluegrass Festival at Depot Park Friday, Sept. 9, from 5-10 p.m., featuring bluegrass artists Cotton Pickin’ Kids, Barefoot Nellie and Cottonmouth Creek.
The CDMA is a nonprofit organization established...
26th annual Sweet Tater Festival Sept. 4-5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s signature agricultural Labor Day event, the Sweet Tater Festival, will welcome folks from near and far Labor Day weekend. The two-day event, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., will...
Pet of the Week: Jordan is sunshine on a cloudy day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jordan.
Jordan is a precious white baby boy with medium energy. The 10–12-month-old always has a smile on his sweet face when he’s by...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Cullman, surrounding municipalities sign proclamations
CULLMAN, Ala. - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and many municipalities in the area, including Cullman, Cullman County, Good Hope, Hanceville, Garden City and Arab, have signed proclamations to that effect.
The proclamations state, in part, that each municipality is “no different than any...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope outlasts Vinemont 34-22
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It was a warm, muggy night for the county rivalry matchup between the Good Hope Raiders and the Vinemont Eagles Friday night and for the second week in a row the Raiders came away with a hard-fought victory over a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs topples Holly Pond on the road 29-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Holly Pond to face the Broncos and the Eagles used their power running game to pulled away from the Broncos early, allowing them to pull away and pick up a 29-14 win. The Broncos drop to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls in shootout with Priceville 54-47
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies put together an impressive showing on the offensive side of the ball against Priceville Friday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bullodgs. The Aggies took a 47-46 lead in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Ward’s big night leads Hanceville past West Point 27-14
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Hanceville faced off against each other in another county rivalry battle at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night and a huge night on the ground by Brosnan Ward, along with a tough Bulldog, defense helped Hanceville defeat the Warriors...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 34-14 win at Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – After collecting a 36-12 win over Maplesville at home last week, the Tigers hit the road Friday night to take on the Panthers of Hackleburg. Just like in week one, Meek leaned on a powerful running game to put points on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hammers Vina at home 69-0
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted region foe Vina at A.G. Hicks Stadium Friday night and put together a dominant performance on its way to a 69-0 win. Addison dominated from start to finish against the highly over matched, but game Red Devils. The Addison starters played...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab rolls past Brewer 35-0
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – After handling Albertville on the road 47-14 in week one, the Arabian Knights traveled once again Friday night and once again they returned home with an impressive win. This time it was Brewer welcoming in the Knights and Arab left James...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Jasper 42-21 on newly named Mark Britton Field
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night was a special one for the history of Cullman High School’s football program. Not only did the ‘Cats collect a 42-21 win over the Jasper Vikings, the field at Oliver Woodard Stadium was also named for Cullman’s all-time winningest...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests this week, including:
Monday, Aug. 22
Deputies attempted to serve outstanding warrants on Jesse Elijah Durham, 41, of Baileyton, at a residence in Joppa.
Durham allegedly attempted to flee the residence on foot. Deputies caught him...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosted the first Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation last weekend. Over 600 volunteer members from every church in the North Alabama Diocese attended the day-long training sessions which covered lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and liturgical musical...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 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
August 25
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; Hwy 157; damage to 2017 Honda;...
Hanceville proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville City Council members, with Mayor Kenneth Nail joining via Zoom, moved swiftly through their agenda Thursday evening, holding a public hearing, signing a proclamation and appointing board members.
Three members of the Hanceville Industrial Board – Buddy Perkins, Elaine Perkins and...
CASA volunteer training this September (Updated)
Updated 8-30-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) work to provide the best outcomes for children in the court system. Advocates are appointed by the juvenile court to recommend the best interest of a child/teen who has been abused and neglected.
Whether...
ADPH: Follow safe sleep guidelines to prevent infant deaths
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has provided additional details regarding safe sleep in its recently published policy statement, “Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment.”
The ABCs of safe sleep still apply:
Alone: nothing but...
Senior Health Fair returns Sept. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s annual health fair for retirees and seniors, Home Run for Health, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m.-noon. The event will be held at the Active Adult Center, also known as the Donald Green Center, at 1625...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison sweeps Decatur Heritage at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- The defending state champion Lady Addison Bulldogs hosted the Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles Thursday night and sent them back to the nest with a resounding sweep (25-16, 25-10, 25-7).
The first set was actually pretty close as the Lady Eagles were holding...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 22
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Rosemont Ave. S.W.domestic violence; Co....
Brooks’ Place hosts annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center on Monday held its annual charity golf tournament at Terri Pines. One-hundred golfers in 25 four-man scramble teams competed to help raise funds for the nonprofit.
The golf tournament is the primary fundraiser for the center’s daily...
Fairview Labor Day celebration set for Sept. 5
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club is hosting its annual Labor Day celebration Monday, Sept. 5, at Randall Shedd Community Park. Festivities will kick off at 8 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. with the parade beginning at 11. Lineup will be at...
1st graders at Sacred Heart School make ‘Coke Floats’
First graders at Sacred Heart School are pictured putting some newly learned knowledge to good use! While studying about “solids, liquids and gases” last week, they learned the 'ol timey art of making “Coke floats”, a soda fountain treat from the past! Everyone agreed...
Senior Food and Home Necessities Drive underway
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and SouthernCare Hospice are joining forces to provide food and basic household necessities to area senior citizens in need. The organizations are calling on others in the county to help. The inaugural Senior Food...
Expect I-65 S closure on Aug. 30 and 31
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Interstate 65 southbound in southern Morgan County will be closed from 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, until about 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.
The southbound roadway will be closed from Exit 325 (Thompson Road) near Hartselle to Exit 318...
Connect Cullman County brings local therapeutic resources together
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman on Saturday hosted Connect Cullman County, which brought therapeutic service providers together for informational sessions with caregivers of children with mental or physical disabilities. The event was held at The Little House at Art Park.
TheraPlay...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 24, 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
August 22
harassment; Olive St. S.W.theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157; general...
Alabama man arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol breach: Defendant accused of assaulting law enforcement officers
WASHINGTON — An Alabama man was arrested today on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to...
2nd annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament at Cross Creek Golf Course is fast approaching and there’s still time to register for a spot in the field and support a great cause. John Hunt, who passed away in March 2020,...
FBI raid in Falkville
Sources shared that an FBI raid occurred in Falkville this morning allegedly in connection to previous protests/riots that occurred in Washington.
Falkville Mayor Ken Winkles said FBI agents are still on location but didn’t currently have more information to provide.
Witnesses shared that one person has...
Connecting area homeschoolers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local mom Jennifer Garcia, along with a group of other homeschool parents, in 2018 started the Cullman Homeschool Activities & Resource Group (CHARGe). The group was created to serve homeschool families in and around Cullman and offers activities, field trips and...
CCBOE personnel report
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) released its latest personnel report Friday. The board approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendations on all items.
The following resignations were accepted:
Rachel Allen Child Development Center (CDC) Heather Jarmon CDC Trenton Burton Cold Springs Elementary School (CSES) Lori...
Ivey awards $20K for bulletproof vests
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded a $20,365 grant to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to provide new bulletproof vests for its agents.
“I cannot say thank you enough to our state troopers and all law enforcement officers in Alabama who...
County sanitation rates increasing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission recently voted in favor of a sanitation rate increase to go into effect Oct. 1.
Residential service rates will increase $3 a month from $12.01 to $15.01. Exempted from the 75 cents a week increase will be seniors,...
ALEA statement on passing of Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Sec. Hal Taylor on Tuesday issued a statement on the passing of Mt. Vernon Police Officer Ivan Lopez Monday, who was killed Aug. 22.
According to Mobile’s WKRG, “Monday night the officer was headed home to Foley...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 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
August 22
theft of property-1st degree; cashtheft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157;...
Cullman Police Department aids in capture of capital murder suspect
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Monday afternoon, Aug. 22, aided the Walker County Sheriff’s Office in the apprehension of Patrick Thomas Edge, 28, who is charged with the Nov. 15 capital murder of 33-year-old Krystal Lynn Franklin of...
‘Be where your feet are’: Good Hope’s Noah Barnette reflects on his Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player, Noah Barnette. Noah made a lot of great memories in his years at Good Hope, both on and off the court.
"My favorite basketball memories were when we won the...
Good Hope City Council proclaims September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second August council meeting Monday night and Mayor Jerry Bartlett led things off by signing a Mayoral Proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Cullman EMS Director James Curtis was also on hand...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the weekend in unrelated cases.
Thursday. Aug. 18
Investigators served a search warrant in the Valley Grove area.
Regina Banks Edwards, 54, of Cullman was located at the residence.
She was allegedly found to be...
Pet of the Week: Rubble – ready to join your Paw Patrol!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Rubble.
Rubble is a fabulous mix of shepherd, Aussie and heeler (or healer!) who is approximately 2.5-3 years old. While being an unassuming fellow,...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Lady Aggies sweep Cold Springs, Hanceville at home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted a tri-match with county rivals Cold Springs and Hanceville Monday afternoon and the Lady Aggies swept both the Lady Bulldogs and the Lady Eagles. Cold Springs also collected a sweep of Hanceville.
Fairview 25 - Hanceville 15 (First Set)
Fairview got off...
‘This is an opportunity’: City votes to approve medical cannabis dispensing sites
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night voted in favor of authorizing medical cannabis dispensing sites in the city limits. The Cullman County Commission passed a similar ordinance in July. Statewide, up to 37 dispensing sites will be approved by the...
Vinemont’s Aubrey Guess participating in UA Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Aubrey Guess of Vinemont, Alabama, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program during the fall 2022 semester. Guess is working for Mercedes Benz.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 18
unlawful possession of dangerous drugs; U.S. Hwy 231
burglary; Co. Rd. 1670 domestic violence; Co. Rd....
Princess Lillie remembered with butterfly release
CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff of Cullman Internal Medicine and the family of Lillie Handley, 8, of Holly Pond, who passed away last August following a long battle with cancer, organized a memorial butterfly release on Thursday, Aug. 18, in Lillie’s memory. Butterflies were...
‘Be a leader on and off the court’: Vinemont senior Faith Rusk ready for upcoming sports seasons
VINEMONT, Ala. – Fall sports have returned in Cullman County and across the state and that means it’s the start of a busy year for Vinemont senior Faith Rusk. Rusk plays basketball, volleyball and softball for the Lady Eagles and she’s looking forward to...
County Commission opts to keep CARTS director on payroll
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a barrage of former Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) employees showed up at a Cullman County Commission meeting last month to voice displeasure with CARTS Director Joyce Echols, the commission opted to use an outside attorney, instead of Cullman...
Cullman woman killed in 3-vehicle crash
UPDATED 8-22-22
SIMCOE, Ala. – A Cullman woman was killed in a late Saturday evening crash, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick identified the victim as 25-year-old Savannah Hamilton.
According to Alabama State Troopers, the crash occurred at approximately 10:47 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.
Troopers said...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. SOLITUDE
ODE TO SOLITUDE
Solitude and loneliness
Are far from the same.
Solitude is exquisite pleasure;
Loneliness, excruciating pain.
My name is Ben and…I am a GREGARIOUS HERMIT. There, I’ve said it. Every day, for as far back as I can remember, I’ve been an enthusiastic, social animal who also...
Ivey: Workforce at record high; Alabama maintains 2.6% unemployment rate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate remained unchanged from June’s rate of 2.6%, well below July 2021’s rate of 3.4%. July’s rate represents 59,419 unemployed persons, a new record low, compared to 60,307 in June and 77,076 in July 2021.
“Alabama’s historically...
‘Small miracles’: CCBOE sings praises of maintenance department
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its Thursday meeting commended the school system’s maintenance department for its hard work preparing the district’s 29 schools for the start of the 2022-23 school year.
“We’ve pulled off some small miracles, and I...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the start of the 2022 Cullman County Youth Football season and there were several good matchups to enjoy across the county but unfortunately a couple of games got cancelled due to rain. The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Holly Pond Broncos,...
CCSO hosts Church Safety Class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Thursday held a Church Safety Class at Daystar Church in Good Hope
Said Sheriff Matt Gentry, “Twenty-three years ago, I never would’ve thought, getting into law enforcement, that we would be giving classes on security. Who...
Cullman TOPS offers hope for those struggling with weight management
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) was started over 50 years ago with the mission of helping men and women in the area develop healthy lifestyles and manage their weight while developing a fellowship of compassionate friends, both...
Dover, Harbison, Day win library’s ocean-themed youth writing competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosted a youth writing competition for grades K-12 during its June Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning Program. Winners were Leeland Patrick Dover, 7, with a seafaring story featuring Moby Dick; Scarlett Harbison, 10, with a story...
Fundraising goal met for Cullman’s new skatepark
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) on Thursday announced that its $100,000 fundraising goal for Cullman’s upcoming skatepark has been met and exceeded thanks to the generosity of local benefactors including the Whitesell family, the Cullman Rotary Club and the...
