Hanceville pool reopens with new additions and renovations
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Saturday was a big day for swimmers in Hanceville. The Hanceville Pool officially reopened at C.W. Day Park Saturday morning with some new additions and renovations for locals to enjoy.
Chris Johnson, Hanceville's Pool manager, talked about the decision to renovate the...
Cullman County Commission on Aging does it all for Cullman seniors
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is on a mission to enhance and improve the lives of the senior population throughout the county.
As the overseer of the county’s seven full-time senior centers, the commission offers many avenues of assistance to...
Hanceville Planning Commission to update building codes
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville Planning Commission met on Monday evening at the Hanceville Civic Center.
Topics covered included the possibility of updating the building permit application for both residential and commercial properties, updating the building codes, training for commission members and a...
52 ODES TO JOY: YOUR HERO MEMO
AMERICAN HEROES by Cheryl Alexander
(American poet, Cheryl Alexander, about her ode to heroes: “This poem is dedicated to all the heroes in our lives. My husband is a soldier in the US Army. He’s been deployed all over the world from the US...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1952
Memorial services will be held at Bethlehem West on May 14, beginning at 10o’clock.
Jimmy Rogers of Berlin was run over and badly injured by a tractor, a few days ago.
Annette Hare visited Barbara Moore at Welcome on Sunday.
Mrs. Zelma King, formerly Zelma Gaither of...
ADPH provides information regarding infant formula shortages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program realizes the challenges that many families are facing with the current nationwide infant formula shortages. ADPH WIC is working daily to address this issue in Alabama.ADPH WIC’s infant...
Hanceville City Council adds to alcohol ordinance; discusses upcoming events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening with all councilors present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail, City Attorney Dan Willingham, Police Chief Bob Long and Fire Chief Rodger Green.
Ordinance No. 646 was added to the city’s alcohol ordinance. The ordinance passed...
Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers, Clent Blackwood win 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State anglers Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood have fished together as the college’s top duo for two seasons.
The talented pair secured their first major championship on Friday.
Chambers and Blackwood are the 2022 BoatUS Collegiate BASS Fishing National Champions presented by BASS Pro...
Falkville to welcome new bakery Homemade by LaLa in June
FALKVILLE, Ala. – A new business is coming to Falkville soon! Homemade by LaLa is set to open in Falkville in June. Owner Lela Weeks currently operates under Cottage Food Laws out of her house but is soon to get her own storefront to...
Master Gardener class completes beautification project outside of Cullman County Extension Office
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Master Gardener’s class recently finished a 14-week class full of learning and fellowship. The group came up with the idea for a beautification project outside of the Extension office to build together as their class came to an...
Dozens of high-achieving students in academics and athletics recognized by Cullman County Board of Education Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education met on Monday with an agenda packed full of recognition for outstanding student performances.
Recognized in the meeting were:
CCBOE E5 Exceptional Service Award
Connie Guthrie – West Point Elementary Spur AideRhonda Bagwell – Harmony teacher
National Board Certified
LaKrishia...
Multiple drug-related arrests and Grand Jury indictments over last weekend
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed multiple drug-related arrests, including drug trafficking, and several Grand Jury indictments over the weekend.
On Friday, May 20, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with state probation officers, attempted to serve a probation violation on...
Arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 26
theft of property – 4th degree; person; Hwy...
WildWater plans soft opening and grand opening dates for 2022 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the highly anticipated expansion to WildWater Cullman soon to be complete, the waterpark’s staff is looking forward to a fun and safe summer this season – kicking-off with a soft opening for staff training procedures starting this Saturday, May 28...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions finish among top 8 teams in the nation, closes season with 56-4 record
YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team had its impressive season end on Thursday night, finishing among the top eight teams in the nation after a 9-7 loss to Chattanooga State in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship at the...
Cullman County rabies cases in 2021; annual rabies clinic scheduled June 4
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - In Alabama last year, there were three raccoons tested by the Alabama Department of Public Health found to be positive for rabies. Another rabid raccoon case in Cullman County in July of 2021 caused a few individuals to have to...
Join Cullman veterans at Sportsman Lake this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 will host this year's county observance of Memorial Day this Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. in Veterans Park at Sportsman's Lake. Guest speakers include State Senator Garlan Gudger and Chairman Jeff Clemons. The...
Victoria’s Hope – On the move again
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures is transitioning from its former location on Hwy 31 N to its new address 230 Hwy 278W, just west of the interstate and Dollar General, in the building previously occupied by Charlie’s Leather.
The nonprofit will...
Arrests and incidents reported May 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents to report
Arrests
May 23
Brady, Brianna D; 27
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia – 1st offenseFTA –...
PREP BASKETBALL: Jonathan Hayes returns to lead CHS varsity girls basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is turning to a proven commodity with the hire for the new varsity girls basketball coach.Former coach Jonathan Hayes will be stepping back in as Cullman High’s new varsity girls basketball coach, aiming to pick up where he...
Pet of the Week: Jump into summer with Jenny!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jenny!
According to Ruttkay, Jenny is a 1.5-year-old Russell Terrier mix. She is high-energy cute little friend, still learning about respecting personal space and leash etiquette,...
Sheriff’s Office shares 10 ways to stay safe this Memorial Day Weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Memorial Day approaching, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the citizens of Cullman County to be safety-aware as summer gets started.
From family and friend gatherings to holiday events, and activities centered around water, we encourage additional safety...
Hanceville Public Library holds grand reopening; exhibits completed Reading Garden
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Public Library, located in downtown Hanceville, held a grand re-opening on Wednesday to show off their newly completed Reading Garden, featuring benches with umbrellas for attendants to read outside. There are also recently completely flowerbeds planted along with various...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State keeps season alive behind Kirby’s CG
YUMA, ARIZ. – Leigha Kirby tossed a complete game, Olivia Ball and Sarah Beth Brake each hit homers and Wallace State’s third-ranked softball team kept its season alive with an 8-1 victory over Butler (Kan.) CC on Wednesday afternoon in the National Junior College Athletic...
Arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 20
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Pilot Light Inc;...
Tuesday brings May Primary results; new DA in town
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local attorney Champ Crocker unseated 18-year incumbent Wilson Blaylock for the Cullman County District Attorney race.
Crocker shared, “This is the result of a lot of hard work but not just by me. It’s been hard work put in by my family,...
Summer Learning Program at the Library kicks off with Cook Museum of Natural Science live animal presentation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning Program Kick-off Party on Friday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cook Museum of Natural Science will be bringing some live animals...
Governor Kay Ivey wins Republican Primary outright without a runoff
Montgomery, Ala – The campaign to reelect Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Kay Ivey has won the Gubernatorial Republican Primary election outright without a runoff.
Ivey, speaking to supporters at her election night watch party in Montgomery, said:
“I can’t tell you how proud I...
Arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 19
theft of property – 3rd degree; ULTA Beauty; Cullman...
To infinity and beyond
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - West Elementary School 6th graders recently visited the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, as part of an annual field trip that was added back to the calendar following a hiatus due to the pandemic the past two years.
Sixth grade...
AHSAA releases 2023-24 spring sports alignments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) Central Board of Control (CBC) approved new spring sports area alignments Tuesday afternoon and there are plenty of local teams shuffling around. The CBC’s unanimous action came at the Spring Sports Classification meeting which...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 3 Wallace State softball begins pursuit of national title today; WSCC men’s tennis finishes 10th at nationals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team begins pursuit of its third National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national title today in Yuma, Ariz.
The third-seeded Lions play No. 14 Paris (Texas) Junior College at 6 p.m. Central at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex.
Wallace State...
High-speed chase ends in arrest, damaged CPD vehicle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department officers were called to Walmart North Tuesday at 8:29 a.m. regarding two people making fraudulent returns.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said Walmart’s Asset Protection group members approached Ryan Gardner, 29, of Geraldine and Rebekah Harbin, 23, of...
Seven Daughters Scoops hits the spot on its first weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - After holding a soft opening followed by a friends and family day last week, Seven Daughters Scoops, Cullman’s newest ice cream shop, held its official first day open on Saturday.
“Today is our first day to open. We did a soft opening...
Cullman County launches mental health court
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas and mental healthcare provider WellStone on Monday announced the formation of Mental Health Court, a specialized court for people living with serious mental illness. According to a release from WellStone, the court is intended to "hold...
Berlin kicks off Farmers Market season with community event
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Farmers Market held their opening day on Saturday with the support of beautiful weather and several community organizations.
In addition to the delectable produce for sale from local farmers, Citizens Bank graciously provided a bounce house for children. Temple Baptist...
Cullman City Council approves rezoning for southside apartments despite challenge by area residents
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved rezoning for the development of a five-acre apartment complex on 3rd Avenue Southeast near its intersection with King Edward Street, rezoning the property from R-1 (low population density single family homes on large...
Arrests and incidents reported May 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 19
unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging offering new Radiation Therapy degree option
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the addition of a Radiation Therapy option to the Diagnostic Imaging program. The radiation therapy option will train students to administer targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases.
“We are excited to announce that we will be...
Jones Chapel woman dies from dog attack
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Jones Chapel woman died Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. after being attacked by two dogs according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Ronda Persall, 57, of Jones Chapel was declared deceased from a dog attack by Kilpatrick when he arrived at...
Local swimming incident shared through a diver’s eyes
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman County Diving Team were holding a scuba-diving class at Smith Lake Park’s pool when commotion began involving a minor male in a potential drowning incident on Saturday afternoon.
Trimble and Crane Hill Firefighter Ricky Krause, who is also...
ADPH observes Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2022
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 23-29, 2022, an initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal of this week is to maximize the health...
Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose for children 5-11 now authorized, recommendations updated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Children ages 5 - 11 are now authorized to receive a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least five months after completion of the primary vaccine series. Children ages 5 - 11 years who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should...
Dinner on First—a night to remember
CULLMAN, Ala. - Illuminated by candles and overhead string lights crisscrossing 1st Avenue in the Warehouse District, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) hosted its Dinner on First event on Thursday evening.
The annual fundraiser, first held in 2016, has helped fund CPRST projects...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions of new teachers and administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for their recent National Archery in the Schools State Championship win and undefeated season.
Four competitors were recognized for receiving the National...
52 ODES TO JOY: S.U.N.S. AGE JOY LIBRARY
I LOVE LIBRARIES and I have a dream of a beautiful, FREE, public one with happy colors, patron-selected seating, art murals, craft/study/activity areas, cubbies, tall windows for lots of daylight, tech/STEM assistance, an array of books + lots of integrated programming.
This innovative library in...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1932 and 1952
From the files of 1932:
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wachter announce the birth of a daughter on April 27, whom they have named Dorothy Clair.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wallace entertained at a dinner party Tuesday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibson.
Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Bailey...
Child Development Center holds prom for all students on Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Students at the Cullman County Child Development Center on Tuesday attended their very own prom during the school day at 1:00 p.m. Those from kindergarten to age 21 attended. The prom has always been the Tuesday before graduation which will be...
The Link gears up for their 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Camps July 18-29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Kindergarten Readiness Camps are returning this July 18-29 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program is for children who will start kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year. The camps are scattered across...
Paws for Mental Health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman and Madison County-based mental health service Wellstone is celebrating Mental Health Month, and the organization is calling on our animal friends to help. On Sunday, May 22, 2022, “Paws for Mental Health” at Heritage Park’s dog park will feature cutest...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the sentencing of convicted rapist Joshua Kane Smith
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces that Joshua Kane Smith was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas on May 20, 2022, as a result of his rape 1st degree, sex abuse 1st degree and incest...
Mental Health Awareness Month – you are NOT alone
CULLMAN, Ala. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With millions of Americans fighting mental illness publicly or suffering in silence, the fight to end the antiquated stigma associated with the disease is still necessary since the awareness month’s inception in 1949.
The National Alliance...
Cullman High School’s Claude Thomas named Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High school senior Claude Thomas was recently recognized for being named the Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year at Cullman High School. The Fine Arts Student of the Year award has been in existence for a few years,...
Kursten Putman becomes first female student to achieved Solid Edge Certification at CATA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) student and Holly Pond sophomore Kursten Putman is the first ever female student to pass the Siemens Solid Edge Association Level Certification Exam offered in the CATA engineering technology program. Solid Edge is an industry recognized...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes spring game over East Lawrence 25-7
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the 4A East Lawrence Eagles at hot and muggy A.G. Hicks Stadium and as in all Spring Games the rules are a little different. The B-Teams played the first 12-minute quarter and the varsity teams finished out the final three. There...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope hosts spring matchup against Priceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope hosted the Priceville Bulldogs for this year’s spring game Friday night and the Raiders mounted a late comeback effort to claim a win but ran out of time before they could climb all the way back and fell to Priceville...
Motorcycle crash south of Dodge City results in fatality
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Friday, May 20, has claimed the life of a Remlap man.
Dustin Chase Nix, 20, was fatally injured when the 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was operating crossed the center line and collided...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department hosts 2022 commencement; CCDW completers recognized in dual ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department hosted its 2022 Graduation this week, recognizing students who earned their GED (general education development) or high school diploma during the 2021-2022 academic year.
In conjunction, Wallace State’s Adult Education and the Center for Career...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 19
burglary – 2nd degree, burglary – third degree; person;...
Wallace State experiences highest enrollment since 2012
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College has experienced its highest enrollment in a decade. Enrollment for the spring 2022 semester totaled 5,502 students, which is the highest recorded enrollment since 2012. The count also represents a more than 129% increase from the previous...
ADEM installs sea turtle sculpture at Grand Bay Welcome Center to highlight ‘Help Keep Our Waters Clean’ project
MOBILE, Ala. – As part of its campaign to educate the public about the need to keep Alabama’s bio-rich watersheds free of litter that could pose threats to marine life, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has installed in Mobile County the first...
Elementary students give musical performances at Vinemont Music and Art Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Elementary School K - 5th grade classes gave performances at the first Vinemont Music and Art Fair on Tuesday. The annual music presentation has not been held for the past couple years, so this year, for the first gathering...
Cullman County Commission meets and agrees to split online sales tax revenue with schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday evening at the Cullman County Courthouse with a hefty agenda to review.
Resolution 2022-37: Revenue Sharing arrangement for Simplified Sellers Use Tax was approved unanimously despite the concerns that Place 2 Commissioner Garry Marchman voiced...
Arrests and incidents reported May 19, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported
Arrests
May 16
Baker, Robert L; 59
Probation violationpossession of dangerous drugs
Gohn, Tonya D; 46
FTA - possession...
The Town of Arley prepares for 49th Annual Arley Day festival taking place May 21
ARLEY, Ala. - The Town of Arley’s 49th Annual Arley Day community festival will be Saturday, May 21. The all-day event will last from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Hamner Park kicking off with a parade line up in the Dollar General parking...
Jerome Flanigan, convicted for reckless manslaughter in 2016, out on five-year probation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jerome Flanigan, convicted of reckless manslaughter in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements, was released from prison yesterday after serving four years, over three years in Cullman County Detention Center and the remaining months in an Alabama state prison.
Originally indicted on...
Hanceville City Council honors Math Team and announces kiddie pool to open this summer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council held their meeting on Monday with all council members present.
The council began by honoring the Hanceville High School Math Team who brought home the designation of the 2022 Division III State Champions. The school’s Geometry and Algebra II...
Fairview High School celebrates graduating seniors with awards night
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a Senior Awards Night Celebration on Monday at 6:00 p.m. to recognize the scholarships and personal awards given to each senior from various universities and local businesses. Fairview 2022 Senior Class President Ben Tankersley opened the ceremony...
Multiple arrested across the county on drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. – CCSO deputies went to a residence in the Vinemont area on Thursday, May 12 in an attempt to serve a warrant. Zackary James Lay, 34, was located at the residence. It was determined that Lay also had outstanding warrants and was found to...
STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point’s postseason run ends with 9-4 loss to Hayden
OXFORD, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors spent their Wednesday competing in this year’s 5A State Softball Tournament at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park and after splitting their first two matchups with Alexandria and Elmore County, their postseason run ended with an 9-4 loss to...
Arrests and incidents reported May 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 13
theft of property – fourth degree; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Cullman County Schools, Cullman County Commission reach online sales tax revenue agreement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and the Cullman County Commission have reached a revenue sharing agreement that will provide additional funding for future capital improvement projects. The agreement was approved by a unanimous vote of the Commission at its Tuesday, May 17, 2022...
Berlin Town Council aids local business, approves new home construction
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved up to $17,000 in economic development assistance and financial incentives to help Berlin Hardware and Farm Supply alleviate drainage issues under U.S. Highway 278 into the shop’s property at the intersection of the...
St. Paul’s alumni gather for Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School held their Third Annual Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction on Saturday evening at Terri Pines Country Club.
Before the dinner, partygoers perused the many auction items donated by local business proprietors, individuals and school students. Among the...
Summertime fun hits Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville is getting ready for summer with a calendar full of events for everyone’s enjoyment.
Kicking off the entertainment was a bluegrass concert featuring Cotton Pickin’ Kids and Bama Blu-Grace this past Saturday night at the Hanceville Civic Center....
PREP SOCCER: Harbin stepping down as Bearcats Head Coach
CULLMAN, Ala. — After spending 12 seasons at the helm of Cullman’s Men’s varsity soccer program, Head Coach Casey Harbin is stepping aside. Harbin announced the decision in a statement posted Tuesday afternoon.
The statement reads,
“I, Casey Harbin, hereby resign from my position as Cullman...
Cullman City Schools names new principals for CHS, CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named the new principals who will take over at Cullman High School and Cullman City Primary School next school year.Allison Tuggle, the current Cullman High School assistant principal, will be the new principal at Cullman High School...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Baker sets school Decathlon record, locals compete at State Heptathlon and Decathlon in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Heptathlon and Decathlon officially wrapped up at Hoover High School Tuesday night after two days of competition and there were plenty of local athletes in the field. One of the most notable performances came from Cullman High...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball’s season ends at 34-22; Golf teams wrap up at respective national championships
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s baseball team had its season end on Monday in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament after stringing together two impressive victories in the elimination bracket.
The Lions finished the 2022 campaign with a 34-22 record – marking another postseason...
Guest Editorial: Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces report of April 2022 Grand Jury
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its April 2022 term, the Grand Jury of Cullman County issued felony and misdemeanor indictments in 257 cases with a total of 492 counts. Several defendants have multiple cases, and many cases include multiple counts. Here is a breakdown of...
Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported DATE, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 16
theft of property – fourth degree; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Hanceville wreck leaves man injured
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - According to the Hanceville Police Department, around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, a motorcycle passed a sitting patrol vehicle at excess speeds of 120 MPH. HPD Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder said the officer was stationed on Hwy 91 at the time. By...
Touch A Truck event brings families from all over the county to Cullman County Fairgrounds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Touch A Truck, hosted by Cullman Electric Cooperative, took place at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Many local businesses and organizations including Wallace State, R.E. Garrison Trucking and the Cullman Power Board presented a selection...
Happy Homes hosts Annual Community Appreciation at Festhalle
CULLMAN, Ala. - Happy Homes Real Estate, with lifelong Cullman resident Wes Warren at the helm, hosted the citizens of Cullman to their yearly Community Appreciation event on Friday night at Festhalle.
Entertainment for all ages abound. Children were found in the bouncy house and...
The Klein Building renovations to honor Klein family and history
CULLMAN, Ala. - The historic Klein Dairy building, previously a creamery and ice cream shop, was established in Cullman in 1948 by Charles Klein as a part of his already large dairy business. Klein’s Dairy Products building was located on 5th St SE, which...
Arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 12
domestic violence; CR 216domestic violence; CR 1371assault; CR 18domestic violence; CR 1087harassment; Main St....
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors ready to battle at State Tournament
OXFORD, Ala. – This season has been one to remember for the West Point Lady Warriors. They collected their eighth consecutive Cullman County Championship in April, took down Russellville twice to claim an Area Tournament title, defeated Pleasant Grove and topped Ardmore twice at...
Cullman VFW plans active approach to Memorial Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – In the leadup to Memorial Day on May 30, Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 has a full slate of activities, including its annual placement of American flags along U.S. Highway 31 and on veterans’ graves in local cemeteries.
Post Commander...
As infant formula shortage continues, Alabama pediatricians advise against diluting infant formula
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- News reports abound about the current shortage of infant formula facing families across the nation and in Alabama, due to supply chain issues and a recall of products by one of the largest producers of infant formula in the United States....
ARCHERY: Vinemont Middle School places 2nd in NASP Eastern Nationals & NASP IBO/3D Challenge; Cullman’s Bolzle, Vinemont’s Robinson claim individual titles
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Several local schools were busy at the NASP Eastern Nationals in Louisville this weekend and they brought home a lot of hardware. Vinemont Middle School placed second in the NASP Eastern Nationals, finishing just behind Benton Middle School with a score...
Wallace State celebrates commencement for Class of 2022
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s commencement in Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. Two ceremonies were held with Academic and Applied Technologies graduates honored in a morning ceremony, and Health Science graduates honored in the...
52 ODES TO JOY: SIMPLICITY POSITIVITY
When I get the urge to purge,
I first put on some music.
A little more punk and a little less dirge,
Then I’m trashin’, smashin’, thrashin’ like a lunatic.
“STUFF OWNS YOU…Wash it, dry it, fold it, iron it, have it cleaned, repair...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1933 and 1902
From the files of 1933:
Mrs. Charles R. Watson of Cullman announces the engagement of her daughter, Rosa, to William Oscar Dunlap. The wedding will be in June.
The music club will meet on May 6, at the home of Melba Ponder. The music teacher is...
HeavenLee Companion Aquamation offers alternative to flame cremation and burial for family pets
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amberly and Shane Lee opened HeavenLee Companion Aquamation in March of 2022 to give people a better option when faced with the death of their family pet. They offer aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, which is a water-based cremation. It...
Cullman County seniors gather for some spring fun at the 2022 Senior Shindig Friday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging held its first Senior Shindig since the beginning of the pandemic on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. It was also the first year the Shindig was held at Randall Shedd Park in Fairview instead of...
Trio of Cullman High School bands play to packed house for Spring Concert
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Band performed their annual Spring Concert on Thursday night at Cullman High School.
In a packed auditorium, the Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band played musical selections to their families, friends and community members.
“We’re happy to be...
Lucas Rhodes: An amazing young man with a lemonade stand
CULLMAN. Ala. - “It’s amazing that all the people have come, I must say! I didn’t even know that the word would spread this quickly,” exclaimed 10-year-old Lucas Rhodes as he manned his lemonade stand on Thursday at Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene with...
Vinemont Town Council decides to hold review of progress at Vinemont Village and Vinemont Estates after a month
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town council met on Tuesday evening to discuss whether to revoke the business license for Business Resource LLC DBA Vinemont Village and Wyoming Lot and Mobile Home Rentals LLC DBA Vinemont Estates. A previous hearing was held on April...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 12
fourth-degree theft of property; Sweet Peppers Deli; 2nd...
Wallace State’s free short-term training programs hosting new boot camps later this month, including Oneonta
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Adult Education Department and the Center for Career and Workforce Development are preparing for their next round of training boot camps and for the first time on the Oneonta campus.
“Wallace State is excited to continue and expand the...
