PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont outraces Falkville in 46-40 shootout
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off the 2022 season on their home field against Falkville Friday night and they went back and forth with the Blue Devils in a season-opening shootout. After four quarters of fireworks, the Eagles were able to finish...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope edges West Point 6-0 in OT
WEST POINT, Ala. – Points were tough to come by in this Cullman County rivalry battle Friday night and four quarters weren’t enough to settle things between West Point and Good Hope. Finally, Raiders running back Kaleb Jones was able to find the endzone...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls in season opener at Winston County 29-8
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – The newly minted 1A Addison Bulldogs traveled 17 miles west to take on their archrival 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets at lovely, Malcolm Blake Memorial Stadium Friday night and I would not be surprised if animal cruelty charges are brought...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek kicks off season with 36-12 win over Maplesville
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek got the 2022 season started on their home field Friday night and they kicked things off with a win. Maplesville traveled to Arley to face off against the Tigers after winning 11 games a season ago, but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Brewer 20-13
SOMERVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs opened up the 2022 season on the road Friday night and after taking an early lead over Brewer, the Patriots were able to answer and came from behind to top the Bulldogs 20-13.
After a scoreless opening quarter, the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman scores on final play to take season opener at Mars Hill 13-10
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road for their season opener at Mars Hill Friday night, looking to snap the Panthers’ 34-game home winning streak. The ‘Cats were kept off the board for the first three quarters, but a Preston Gray touchdown cut...
CCSO recovers stolen vehicle, 2 arrested after pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on Friday recovered a possible stolen vehicle after a vehicle pursuit.
Deputies recognized the vehicle from an earlier BOLO from Morgan County and attempted to stop the vehicle, at which time the driver fled in the...
St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a moment of wonder and excitement mixed with a bit of emotional anxiety as 136 students at Saint Bernard Preparatory School made their way to the Abbey Church on the opening day of school. In addition to the United...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 19, 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 15
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Hwy 157; general merchandise; $181
August 16
theft...
Cullman County man killed in crash
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash at approximately midnight on Friday, Aug. 19.
According to an Alabama State Trooper spokesperson, Blake Lee Baker, 26, of Bremen, was fatally injured when the 2020 Toyota Corolla he was driving left...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests this week, including:
Monday, Aug. 15
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Garden City area. Ronald Lee Mickle, 43, of Hayden, was identified as the driver.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly yielded...
‘Bees are just fascinating’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Amateur beekeeper Bill Grimmett started beekeeping in 2017 as a way to fill his time after retirement. Now, he wants to share his passion for honeybees. His 26 colonies are scattered in hives along the edges of his property along with his...
Victim Services forms Sexual Assault Task Force
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman’s newly formed Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) held its first official meeting recently. The mission of the task force is to facilitate and support a collaborative, victim-centered approach to the prevention and response to adult sexual assault...
Commission approves recommendation of outside attorney
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday went into executive session with Cullman County Attorney Emily Johnston to discuss “possible or pending litigation.” Upon returning from the session, the commission voted to approve the recommendation of outside attorney Hope Hicks. Details of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview races past Columbia on the road 51-0
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled north to Milton Frank Stadium for a matchup with Columbia Thursday night and they handled the Eagles 51-0 to get the season started 1-0.
The season got off to a great start when Fairview took the opening drive...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 47-14 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Arabian Knights kicked off the 2022 season at Albertville Thursday night and they got things started with a dominant performance against the Aggies. Arab’s defense smothered Albertville most of the night and the Knights put up big numbers on the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps tri-match with West Point, Carbon Hill
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders hosted a tri-match with West Point and Carbon Hill Thursday afternoon and ended up sweeping both teams to open the season with a pair of wins.
Good Hope 25 - West Point 16 (First Set)
West Point...
West Point making improvements to ballpark
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the allocation of up to $85,000 for the installation of LED lights at ball fields one, two and four. LED Capital installed lights at field three as a preview. The lights can...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) had an eventful week with multiple drug-related arrests that stemmed from warrants and/or traffic stops.
On Monday, Aug. 8, CCSO deputies picked up Byron Timothy Addison, 47, of Cullman, from the Covington County Jail.
He was transported...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 15
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd. 52menacing; Co. Rd. 747domestic violence; Hwy 31unauthorized...
City school board honors Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board ran through a lengthy agenda late Monday afternoon at its regular board meeting. The robust agenda brought no discourse among the board members, with all items passing unanimously. The highlight of the meeting was the proclamation...
East Elementary wins 1st-place Cullman County PALS Clean Campus Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School (EES) recently earned a first-place Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Clean Campus Award. The Clean Campus program includes city and county schools and involves not only keeping a campus clean, but also beautification and environmental...
CHS Football field named in honor of Coach Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – After helping lead the Bearcats to a school-record 137 wins, two undefeated regular seasons and the most successful seven-year run in program history (2007-13) during his 17-year tenure, former Cullman High School Head Football Coach Mark Britton was recognized and honored...
86th annual Cullman Electric Cooperative meeting set for Sept. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 86th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative (EC) is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2022, at Northbrook Baptist Church. For the first time since 2019, the annual meeting will be held with all of its usual activities, starting at 8 a.m....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 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 11
theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Olive St. S.W; bedding; $118
August 15
theft...
‘Enjoy every moment’: Fairview’s Emma Garcia ready for senior season
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Last season was another solid one for the Fairview Lady Aggie basketball team as they finished with an 18-13 record. They clinched the runner-up spot in the area championship game and added another trip to Sub-Regionals to their resume. Emma Garcia is...
St. Paul’s celebrates students, new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Saturday hosted a back-to-school bash for students. Young scholars enjoyed snacks, lunch and bouncing about on inflatables.
Pastor Richard Gaub, a new addition to the St. Paul’s family, shared, “This was our back-to-school bash. It’s our way...
‘We’re here for the entire community’: VFW hosts events year round
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, members of Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 hosted a back-to-school bash for not only post members’ children, but also all students in Cullman and the surrounding areas. Children played on water-filled inflatables and ran freely while eating...
Cullman County Cornhole Club hosting benefit for Victim Services
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Cornhole Club will host a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Cullman Middle School gymnasium to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman. Registration will be from 10:30-11:30a.m. and bags will fly at noon.
The Social Division...
CHS to name field in honor of Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is honoring one of its most successful football coaches in history right where he made a whole lot of that history in the first place.
The field at Oliver Woodard Stadium is set to be named Mark Britton Field,...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 11
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; Olive St. S.W; backpack and...
U.S. Sniper Seth Swalve signs with Hemel Storm
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, -- Hemel Storm are delighted to announce that we have completed the signing of US guard Seth Swalve from Gtuni, a Georgian A-League side.
Swalve arrives in Hemel following a successful season in Georgia, he averaged 12.5 points a game, shooting 53.2%...
Cullman County Youth Football season set to kick off Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2022 Cullman County Youth Football season is upon us once again and nine local teams will tee it up and kick things off Saturday morning. They’ll compete for two months before the regular seasons concludes and the top four teams...
‘Lessons from an Invisible Child’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In preparation for the 2022-23 academic year at St. Bernard Prep, all teachers and staff members recently spent three days in meetings, professional development and their classrooms, anticipating the arrival of more than 130 students.
Cullman’s nationally known speaker, Jenny Nolen, traveled...
Lakeside community hosts appreciation lunch for area military, emergency personnel
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Larry and Sandy Harris, owners of the scenic Smith Lake RV and Cabin Resort in Crane Hill, recently hosted a community appreciation event for area firefighters, first responders, EMTs and military personnel. Lunch was provided by residents of the community...
Pet of the Week: Trouble – he’s no trouble at all!
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Trouble.
Trouble is a 2.5-3-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix who was previously named. Despite his name, he is only known to be a precious...
Multi-department Rock the South debriefing held
Updated 8/17/22
CULLMAN, Ala. - A multi-department Rock the South (RTS) debriefing was held Monday morning, with representatives from local and statewide law enforcement, emergency medical services and emergency management agencies ready to hash out what went well and identify areas for improvement going forward...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 11
theft of property; Co. Rd. 437 burglary; Co Rd. 535 harassment; Co. Rd. 703 theft of property;...
‘Share Jesus with my teammates’: Cold Springs’ Tucker Philbeck ready for senior season
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming football season and senior quarterback Tucker Philbeck has already seen some positive momentum being to build within the team during the preseason.
"I thought it went great. It was...
Faith
CULLMAN, Ala. – Daystar Church recently announced a new initiative directed at parents who choose to have children in spite of hardships, or who need help when fostering or adopting children. The church issued this statement:
Daystar Church is launching a bold new initiative called...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes new chairperson, secretary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force recently named a new chairperson and new secretary. At its last meeting, Chairperson Kathy Wilson and Secretary Blakely Hopper stepped down. Wilson asked current members if anyone was willing to step into the roles,...
WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program hosts pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College were recognized at a pinning ceremony during the final days of the summer semester.
Program director Laura Smith noted this was her first cohort in her three years at the...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. JOY JAUNTS
For the last several years, I’ve enjoyed leading an April-in-Alabama history walking tour through Cullman. Like Martina McBride sang, “word gets around in a small, small town,” and I’ve been fortunate to attract some positive, fun buzz and good-sized crowds.
To keep it interesting for...
1 killed in Hwy. 31 wreck south of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31 south of the city Saturday evening at approximately 7:25.
A press release from Alabama State Troopers said Dana Quick West, 51, was fatally injured when the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign deemed record-breaking success
CULLMAN, Ala. - With over 24,000 school supplies donated and $250 donated to both the city and county school systems, the United Way of Cullman County’s 2022 Stuff the Bus campaign broke previous records through the generosity of donors throughout Cullman.
United Way Executive Director...
Beginning farmers invited to tour J. Calvert Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beginning Farmer Series serves to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills so they can sustain and grow their farms using technical information, learning networks and other resources.
The series has many programs for increasing confidence...
‘Practice doesn’t make perfect, it makes improvement’: Good Hope’s Addyson Burgess preparing for upcoming season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders finished as runners-up in the area tournament and clinch a spot at the North Regional in 2022 and sophomore Addyson Burgess is excited to build on the momentum from last year and help her team...
Battery-powered chainsaws: Quiet but dangerous
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many tool manufacturers are offering batteries as an alternative power source to gasoline in today’s market. Chainsaws are one of the newest pieces of equipment that are now utilizing rechargeable batteries. These newer chainsaws are often quieter and require less...
2nd Fridays come to a close for 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – The August edition of 2nd Fridays, hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Cullman Downtown Merchants Association and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), closed out this year’s series of events Friday evening. With thousands of visitors filling First...
Pet of the Week: Edith – your new best friend forever
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Edith.
Edith is a trim 1.5-2-year-old terrier mix who does not understand why she is at the shelter and appears lonely. The quiet, shy...
Resource event for special needs families Aug. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman will host an event that brings therapeutic service providers together for an informational session for children with mental or physical disabilities and their parents or caregivers. Connect Cullman County will be held at The Little...
ALEA soars into America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest featuring legacy of Tuskegee Airmen
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Each year the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police organizations across the nation to vie for the top spot in the American Association of State Trooper’s (AAST) “Best-Looking Cruiser” contest. Photos are chosen through popular...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 12, 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 5
August 10
August 11
Arrests
August 11
Dean, Michelle L; 45
theft of property-4th degree
Farley, Joseph...
Vinemont sets BBQ cook-off for Oct. 22
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the date for the barbecue cook-off proposed by Richard Neese last month to support The Butcher Meat Co. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, the same day as the Alabama vs....
‘Be the best version of you that you can be’: Jayda White discusses her time at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and softball player, Jayda White. Jayda was able to make a lot of great memories on and off the field and the court in her time at Hanceville.
"My favorite sports memories were...
Wallace State earns Apprenticeship Ambassador designation from US Department of Labor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been selected as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the United States Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor’s newly announced Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative seeks to create a national network of employers, labor organizations, industry association, program sponsors, educators,...
Cullman’s Hayes 1 of 3 finalists in nationwide organic gardening competition
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s Kelly Hayes, a second-grade teacher at West Elementary School and owner of Urban Farm and Forage, is one of three finalists in the nationwide Johnny Appleseed Organic Invitational.
“When I found out we had made it to the final three in...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 8
domestic violence, trespassing; Co. Rd. 1082unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hickory Ave. S.W.theft of...
‘There’s no place like home’
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony hosted Colony Day Saturday, Aug. 6. Colony Day is a celebration steeped in the town’s history, with many former residents returning for fellowship and remembrance. It began generations ago, then over the years became less frequent, and...
Cullman PD holds in-house Rock the South debriefing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Wednesday held an in-house debriefing, reviewing the good, the bad and the ugly of last weekend’s Rock the South (RTS) music festival and the CPD’s coverage. This was only the first of the debriefings, the...
‘I just want to become the best cheerleader I can be’: Cold Springs’ McKinna Duke looking forward to senior year
BREMEN, Ala. -- Senior cheerleader McKinna Duke is ready for her final cheer season at Cold Springs, and she feels blessed to be able cheer alongside a great group of girls. She has helped the younger cheerleaders get better every day and has enjoyed...
2nd Fridays’ swan song this Friday: Last event of the season Aug. 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - After two successful and well-attended 2nd Fridays events in June and July, this Friday brings the summer’s final 2nd Fridays to the Warehouse District. The free Aug. 12 event will feature the Avenue G Band and Sipsey Falls and run from...
North Alabama Agriplex named Conservation Educator of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex was honored Friday evening in Prattville by being named 2022 Conservation Educator of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AFW). The Agriplex was nominated by Rev. James Fields and April Waltz.
Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey shared, “We...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 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 5
criminal trespassing-3rd degree; City of Cullman; Co. Rd. 469
August 6
criminal trespassing-3rd...
Country superstars, local nonprofits partner to benefit community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning saw The Link of Cullman County, Greater Good Music and the United Way of Cullman County team up to donate food boxes and school supplies to families in need. Organizers said 540 boxes of food were given away, and...
‘Savor every moment’: Good Hope’s Maddie McKenney excited for senior year
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off an outstanding 2021 volleyball season, making it to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 and senior Maddie McKenney feels blessed to have been a part of that postseason run....
‘We are all family’: Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson preparing for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a memorable 2021 season in which the Lady Bearcats made a deep run in the postseason and got to within one game of going to the state tournament, Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson will be one of three seniors on this year's...
Victim Services collecting stuffed animals for children in crisis
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is holding a stuffed animal drive to provide comfort to the children in crisis who need to visit its shelters.
VSOC provides crisis response and recovery services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Executive Director Carol Horstman...
OPINION: Rock the South through a 13-year-old’s eyes
Rock the South was my first concert ever and my experience at Rock the South was an amazing experience! It was not only a small bonding time with my dad but the music was great. The food was delicious, the bands were amazing, even...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 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 6
theft of property-4th degree; Olive St. S.W; cashassault-3rd degree; Co. Rd....
‘We are a huge family’
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont community enjoyed the second annual Freedom Fest on Friday, put on by Vinemont Schools. Festivities included inflatables, vendors, face painting, live music, free school supplies and the inaugural cruise-in car show in the middle school parking lot.
Student athletes and...
Traffic fatality update
DECATUR POST — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, has claimed the life of a Louisville, Ky., man. Conor J. Nelis, 22, was fatally injured when the 2013 Ford Focus in which he was a passenger was struck by a 2015 Mack...
‘Always fight until the end’: Victoria Stanley remembers her playing days at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and basketball player, Victoria Stanley. Victoria made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her time playing at Hanceville but mentioned a few that stood out.
"One of my...
Cullman council meets for birthday wishes, round of thanks
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized Council President Jenny Folsom’s birthday with balloons. It also heard from Councilman Brad Smith, chair of the public safety committee, who shared his thoughts on the weekend’s Rock the South event and the...
Local veterans attend Rock the South, safe and protected
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is an exhilarating event for most who attend, an electrifying two days of basking in the best of country music with tens of thousands of fans who feel the same way. However, for those who spent endless days...
Traffic alert for Hwy 31 and Hwy 278
TRAFFIC ALERT: The traffic light at the intersection of Hwy 31 and Hwy 278 will be inoperable for several hours on Wednesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. for the replacement of the control box by the Alabama Department of Transportation. Officers from the Cullman...
Good Hope City Council reports successful Back to School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and reported another successful Back to School Bash. This year’s Back to School Bash was held July 28 at Good Hope Municipal Park and...
Kentucky man killed in CR 222 wreck
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Kentucky man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck along County Road 222 near Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday. The crash happened just before 9 a.m.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, Conor James Nelis, 22, of Louisville, was declared...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 4
unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; Co. Rd. 1145 domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1098 theft of...
Cullman’s Imagination Library celebrates 1 year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (TFPLCC) on Friday celebrated its one-year anniversary of encouraging children’s literacy through its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Kids who visited were treated to cupcakes and colored birthday cards for the library....
Mark Stephens named systemwide athletic director for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Mark Stephens is adding a few more athletic programs to his purview in Cullman City Schools. Already the athletic director at Cullman High School, Stephens will now serve as athletic director for all Cullman City Schools athletic programs. Retired former CHS...
‘Good Hope is one big family’: Desire Odachowski remembers her Raider years
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player Desire Odachowski. Desire made a long list of great memories on and off the court in her time at Good Hope.
"My favorite basketball memory has to be when we...
‘The landscape is starting to breathe’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake was first started in 1991 by the Cullman Native Plant Society, which had an average of 30 members at the time. In recent years, because of a lack of tending, the Wildflower Garden has grown...
WildWater invites first responders to park on Tuesday
WildWater has extended an invitation to all Cullman first responders to the waterpark on Tuesday. Free admission to the park will be given with an employee identification badge at the gate.
Invitees include nursing assistants, nurses, doctors, police officers, firefighters, call dispatchers and emergency management...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the files of 1904
Nathan Kelley will leave next week for the West.
Get your schoolbooks at C.A. Stiefelmeyer’s. Adv.
Mr. and Mrs. John Reese have been visiting relatives in Blount County.
C.C. Davis is visiting his mother at Walter.
J.H. Brandes had gone to Birmingham to tend...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. QUEST
ODE TO A WORLD-CLASS QUEST
Today, I’m on a world-class quest for the ultimate food fest.
I started off so Hungary and thought to Czech my kitchen first.
Then, I was Russian to the fridge but only found a Greece-y Turkey.
Iran to the grocery to get some...
WSCC launching Robotic Welding Technician degree
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) welding program is preparing for a noteworthy fall 2022 semester. The department is launching a new Robotic Welding Technician degree and moving into a new space on campus – the state-of-the-art Center for Robotic Welding, Fabrication...
Cullman’s Sybil Tubbs graduates from SUNY Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. - Sybil Tubbs of Cullman, Alabama, is among the students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2022 semester. The college's commencement ceremony was held Saturday, May 21. Sybil earned a Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies .
SUNY Oneonta consistently...
‘A Journey for Love’
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagle Band finished up two weeks of band camp July 29, preparing a love song-packed halftime show for this fall.
The 43-member group has its opener down, and Band Director Skylar King said that with the band’s current pace, a...
Registration open for CCSO Citizens’ Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – Applications are being accepted now for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy fall 2022 session.
The Citizens' Academy is an opportunity for Cullman County community members to learn about the role of law enforcement in the area.
The nine-week course begins...
Sons of Liberty complete 10th annual Pray and Pledge Ride
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s schools were visited by riders from the Alabama Sons of Liberty, Christian Motorcycle Association and Cullman County Wranglers Saturday morning as part of this year’s Pray and Pledge Ride. The riders visited Addison last weekend and will be riding...
Rock the South: Law enforcement, EMS update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first day of Rock the South saw more than 60,000 attendees from all over the country, six musical acts, some heat-related medical incidents and a handful of arrests.
Cullman Assistant Police Chief David Nassetta said, unofficially, that emergency medical personnel were...
More than 60K turn out to Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Temperatures were in the low 90s and the heat index was near 100 when the gates opened at this year’s Rock the South Friday. Thousands of country music fans of all ages descended on the venue, and the general admission area...
The sky’s the limit: Exponential return on investment opportunity for city, county at Cullman Regional Airport
VINEMONT, Ala. - With both the State of Alabama and federal government investing millions of dollars in the Cullman Regional Airport by way of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), specifically the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG), plans are in the works to update the Vinemont...
‘We expect to go further’: Good Hope’s Lexi Collins ready for upcoming season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders put together another historic season last year, going 31-4 and making yet another trip to the Elite Eight. Sophomore Lexi Collins was a part of those back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight and feels blessed...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 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
August 2
forgery-3rd degree; Loanmaster; forged check
August 4
criminal trespassing-3rd degree; West End Laundromat;...
Sacred Heart honors Mother Mary Rose, LIHM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman recently honored Mother Mary Rose, LIHM Sister, during a covered dish dinner and reception in the Family Life Center. Several religious items were presented to her, including a plaque stating, "Somebody in Alabama is praying for you!"
Fr....
Rock the South: Law enforcement update
CULLMAN, Ala. – With thousands descending on Cullman this weekend for the Rock the South music festival, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said his department’s primary focus will be safety and security.
“As with any event that the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works, our first...
‘Meek allowed me to be myself’: Ephram Milne remembers his time as a Tiger
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former basketball and baseball player at Meek High School, Ephram Milne. He had some amazing memories in his years at Meek both on and off the playing field.
"My favorite basketball memories were winning area and...
ALEA: ABCs of back-to-school safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Somewhere between purchasing school supplies, packing lunches and selecting outfits for the first day of a new school year, parents and their students should make time to review the ABCs of back-to-school safety.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor said,...
