West Point High Scholar’s Bowl Team headed to National Championship in Chicago
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team recently finished third of twelve at a tournament in Glasgow, Kentucky. Glasglow’s annual event invites teams estimated to be the top 10-12 “Small Schools” in the nation. West Point’s team has been...
Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander announces bid for mayor’s seat
COLONY, Ala. - Two-term Colony Councilwoman and recent Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander on Monday announced her candidacy for the mayor’s seat in the southwest Cullman County town, challenging incumbent Mayor Curtis Johnson. Alexander made her decision after Johnson and others on the current...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Cullman collects 85-63 senior night win over Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home Friday night for their regular season finale against Gardendale and after celebrating senior night, the ‘Cats collected an 85-63 win over the Rockets. Cullman seniors Jamar Kay, Tucker Gambrill, Roy Grimmett, Tucker Apel and Max...
Arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 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
February 2
third-degree burglary; City of Cullman; CR 1650; wire;...
Boaz man arrested in Cullman for sexual abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Boaz man on Tuesday, Feb 1.
Dakota Blake Moreno, 21, of Boaz was arrested by CCSO Deputies for multiple warrants. He was charged with larceny / theft (two counts) and sexual abuse of a child less...
Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at Wallace State’s Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes EXQUISITE MINIATURES, an exhibition of miniature paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrest, to campus this spring from February - April. Admission is free.
EXQUISITE MINIATURES consists of 50 signature paintings including landscapes, portraits,...
Cullman County Schools present February Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. For the month of February, they are:
Teacher of the Month: Katara Lane, Welti Elementary (Kindergarten)
Katara started working at Welti as a pre-k teacher....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps regular season finale against Hanceville
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home at Jesse George Gymnasium Thursday night and both teams collected wins over Hanceville in their regular season finales. The Lady Eagles outscored the Lady Bulldogs 18-10 in the fourth quarter to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball opens 2022 season Friday; Basketball teams sweep Lawson State on road & men’s golf update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s baseball season has arrived. The Lions open the 2022 campaign in Panama City, Fla, on Friday, playing in a weekend tournament.
It’s the 33rd season at Wallace State for Hall of Fame coach Randy Putman. He has compiled a 1,133-520...
Governor Ivey allocates funds to assist domestic violence victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that 18 nonprofit agencies will be allocated funds from the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund to assist victims of domestic violence.
The trust fund was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 to help the agencies...
Arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 31
domestic violence; CR 747illegal possession of prescription drugs; attempt to elude police officer; using...
Tornado Safety tips and advice from the American Red Cross
WASHINGTON D.C. - With spring approaching, uncertain weather conditions are bound to arise. Instead of being reactive the “Be Red Cross Ready” campaign is trying to help with preventive measures to ensure everyone has the best chance of surviving a tornado. Below is some...
Vintage Magnolias grand opening and ribbon cutting to be held Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s newest business, Vintage Magnolias, will be holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday the Feb. 4 beginning 10:00 a.m. The business sells home décor and vintage antiques collected by various vendors. Some items are from the early 19th...
Not-so-creepy crawlies
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School are learning about how animals receive and interpret information with their senses — and to make sure that lesson burrows deep into their minds — they’re handling some harmless millipedes to see those senses in action.
“These...
‘My guiding question will always be, ‘Does this help the citizens of Cullman County?’’
CULLMAN, Ala. – “My name is Morris Williams, and I am running for Cullman County Commissioner for District 4,” read the announcement sent to The Tribune. We reached out to find out more about Williams.
In a crowded race in District 4 with a field...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs 4A Dora at home 60-53
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 4A Dora Bulldogs on a rainy night at Allen Stephenson Gym and came away with a hard fought, 60-53 win. Addison improved to 18-9 on the season while Dora fell to 18-8.
The first period started with Addison playing...
Arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 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
January 31
fourth-degree theft of property; person; cash; $6second-degree theft...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims February ‘Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of February 2022 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in the City of Cullman on Wednesday. On hand to accept the official proclamation was Pam Brown, outreach coordinator with Victim Services of Cullman, Inc.
“Teen...
Cornhole tournament fundraiser held at Vinemont Elementary for Christian Hart Memorial Scholarship
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary School Gym hosted The Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Saturday, January 29. There were two divisions of Bring Your Own Partner games. The Social Division was $30 for entry and players could use provided house bags. The Competitive Division...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman pulls away from Austin 64-38, Lady Bearcats race past Lady Black Bears 72-53
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back on their home court Tuesday night, hosting a pair of matchups against Austin and honoring a pair of seniors. The Lady Bearcats raced past the Lady Black Bears 72-53 and the Bearcats followed...
Arrests and incidents reported February 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 1, 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
January 27
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
Peggy Smith announced as recipient of the Dave R. Echols Award Distinguished Service Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Tuesday, former Cullman Economic Development Agency director Peggy Smith was announced as the recipient of the Dave R. Echols Distinguished Service Award for Exemplary Service in Economic Development. The presentation took placed at the Economic Development Association winter conference in...
Cullman County BamaCarry announces candidate endorsements
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County BamaCarry members announced on Saturday their endorsement of two candidates.
“We are pleased to share our endorsement of Sheriff Matt Gentry,” CC BamaCarry said. “He is the people's sheriff, and he has proven this time after time, he has also...
Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund donates $10,000 to CCBOE to support student, family mental health services
The Stephen K. Griffith Memorial Fund on Tuesday donated $10,000 to Cullman County Schools to support student and family mental health services.The memorial fund was established to honor the memory of Stephen K. Griffith and to expand mental health services in Cullman County.
The fund was established...
Literacy Coordinator Reginnia Roat retires from the Link after 10 years of service
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is hosting a retirement party for Literacy Coordinator Reginnia Roat on Friday, Feb. 4 at the Link from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Director of Development and Operations Melissa Betts says, “Everyone in the community who...
City of Hanceville preparing for warm-weather events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Though winter's chill will be for another month at least, some cities in Cullman are already working to spread the word about summer events in the works. Amy Moctezuma, assistant park director for the City of Hanceville, recently announced two such...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Good Hope bests No. 6 Priceville 58-41, Raiders topple ninth-ranked Bulldogs 46-39
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting a pair of County Championships over the weekend, Good Hope returned home Monday night to host a pair of ranked Priceville teams on senior night. The second-ranked Lady Raiders got the night started with a top 10 matchup...
Arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 27
attempt to elude police officer; Hwy. 91domestic violence; Firestation Rd.criminal mischief; CR 247trespassing; CR...
Wallace State Future Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2022-2023 academic year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships to be distributed for the 2022-2023 Academic Year beginning in the fall 2022 semester.
The Future Foundation lists more than 150 scholarships for Wallace State students. Some scholarships are geared...
52 ODES TO JOY: NEIGHBORING
ODE TO NEIGHBORING
Neighbors come in lots of flavors;
Lovers, haters, givers, takers.
Not to belabor, though no message greater,
Love all neighbors on God’s green acres.
The surest way to add more joy to your life is to add joy to others. “Those who...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930:
From the files of 1900:
The Chicago Glee Club will sing in Kullman’s Hall on Wednesday. Reserved seats are 35 cents, on sale at the post office.
Mr. J.R. Morgan of Johnson’s Crossing made a flying trip to Birmingham last week. Suppose he accepted a position...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison handles Elkmont at home 55-41
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Elkmont Red Devils at Allen Stephenson Gym and came away with a solid 55-41 win. Addison improves to 16-12 on the season.
Elkmont rolled into Addison on Saturday night with high hopes and rolled back up Interstate 65...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Cold Springs 65-53 to win 3rd County Title in 4 years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Cold Springs fought it out for this year’s Cullman County Tournament Championship Saturday night, and it was another exciting battle between the Eagles and Raiders. The score was knotted at 25 after the first two quarters but Good...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders roll past West Point 73-39 for 1st County Championship since 2012
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and West Point squared off for the third time in the varsity girls’ championship game Saturday night but unlike the first two battles of the day, this one was settled quickly. The Lady Raiders built a 26-point lead by...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Raiders pull away to top West Point 53-41 & win JV Boys Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s JV Boys Championship Game featured another heated battle between West Point and Good Hope. The Warriors led the Raiders by two at halftime, but Good Hope shot extremely well at the free throw line in the second half and...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors outlast Good Hope 33-29 to claim JV Girls Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Championship Saturday at the Cullman County Tournament tipped off with the JV Girls title game between the Lady Warriors of West Point and the Good Hope Lady Raiders. It was a very tight contest between the two squads in which neither...
Wallace State Singers offering singing Valentines
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Singers from Wallace State Community College are offering singing Valentines for those who would like to express their love or appreciation to special people in their lives.
Performances will take place in person at the address provided or virtually...
Hanceville City Council announces celebration of life for Lt. Pounders next Friday at Hanceville Civic Center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Council met on January 27 to discuss a bid on modular jail cells from Maximum Security Systems for the new portion of the jail. The cells will cost $132,500. The mayor acknowledged that the council could have the cells...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs takes 70-65 OT thriller over Hanceville to advance to County Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville battled for the last spot in Saturday’s varsity boys’ championship game Friday night, and it was an instant classic between the Eagles and Bulldogs. Four quarters weren’t enough to settle things between these local rivals, and the...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope knocks off Fairview 60-51 to advance to County Championship Game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first of Friday night’s varsity boys’ semifinal matchups at the Cullman County Tournament was a fast-paced and competitive clash between the Good Hope Raiders and the top-seeded Fairview Aggies. In the end, the Raiders were able to create some separation...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point tops Fairview 51-33 to advance to JV Girls Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview tipped things off with a JV Girls semifinal matchup at the Cullman County Tournament Friday night. The Lady Aggies trailed by just at halftime but were outscored 23-13 by West Point in the second half, allowing the...
Cullman County incumbents facing challengers, others running unopposed
CULLMAN, Ala. - With what many call “election season” just beginning to fire up locally, some Cullman County incumbents are facing challengers while others have a seemingly smooth path to reelection.
On Friday, January 28, 2022 those seeking to qualify for various positions, from sheriff...
Multiple drug arrests by CCSO in Cullman County this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, January 24, Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Good Hope area.
Tyrone Daishawn Beebe, 24, of Cullman was a passenger in the vehicle. Deputies developed probable cause and a search was conducted. Paraphernalia...
Arrests and incidents reported January 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 28, 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
January 26
harassment; person; CR 490
January 27
Arrests
January 27
Floyd, Jeremy D.;...
President of the Cullman Beekeeping Association teaches candle making class at the Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a part of the Cullman County Extension Office and North Alabama Agriplex’s Prepare for the Fair Series, Phillip Garrison, president of the Cullman Beekeeping Association, taught a candle making workshop Tuesday evening at the Agriplex. He taught the class to...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces sentencing of habitual-offender Nathan Winston Stephens
(Photo courtesy of the CCSO)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces that Nathan Winston Stephens was sentenced to 75 years in prison by Circuit Judge Greg Nicholas on Thursday for his failure to register as a sex offender conviction from November.
“Although...
Cullman Community Theater to present “Arsenic & Old Lace”
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theater returns with its dinner theater production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Stone Bridge Farms on Feb. 18-20, 2022.
The story
Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: he has a steady job at a prominent New York newspaper, he...
Wallace State Community College hosting VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournament on Jan. 29 and Feb. 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is hosting a pair of upcoming VEX IQ Lion’s Pride Robotics Tournaments. The first is Saturday, Jan. 29 at Wallace State’s Wellness Center and another on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Traditions Bank Arena inside Tom Drake Coliseum....
PREP BASKETBALL: Bulldogs come from behind to topple No. 4 Decatur Heritage 58-56, Lady Bulldogs fall in 57-56 thriller
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted two very good basketball teams from Decatur Heritage Christian Academy at Allen Stephenson Gym Thursday night and came away with a split on senior night. The Lady Bulldogs lost a heartbreaker to the Lady Eagles 57-56 while the Bulldogs...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: West Point pulls away from Fairview 58-23 to advance to County Championship Game
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Thursday night’s Cullman County Tournament action wrapped up with a meeting between the West Point Lady Warriors and the Lady Aggies of Fairview with a spot in this year’s County Championship Game. Fairview fought hard in the first half and trailed...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Holly Pond 73-31, advances to county finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first varsity matchup of Thursday night’s Cullman County Tournament action saw the top-seeded Good Hope Lady Raiders face off against the Lady Broncos of Holly Pond. The Lady Broncos gave a strong effort early but ultimately couldn’t keep pace with...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Raiders edge Holly Pond 27-26 in OT to advance to JV Girls finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped things off at the Cullman County Tournament with a JV Girls semifinal matchup Thursday night and it was a physical, low-scoring clash between Good Hope and Holly Pond that took more than four quarters to settle. With the score...
Multiple arrested across county for drug-charges, trafficking
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies went to a residence in the Goldridge community to serve a warrant on Thursday, January 20.
Nicholas Daniel Hill, 33, of Goldridge, Jill Snapp Bledsoe, 55, of Eva and Rachael Leshann McDonald, 37, of Goldridge were...
Arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 25
theft of property; CR 109domestic violence; CR 925trespassing; CR 109unlawful possession of controlled substance;...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 26, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 63 COVID positive patients, six of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
Rep. Robert Aderholt visits Cullman Regional on Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional was honored to have Rep. Robert Aderholt visit its main campus on Tuesday. The congressman took time to visit the ER expansion project which will increase capacity by 80 percent when it is completed this summer, and the Diagnostic...
Substitutes needed immediately for Cullman City and County Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools System recently announced that they will be increasing the rate of pay for substitute teachers and Child Nutrition Program workers, effective February 1, 2022, - May 31, 2022.
This increase will be implemented through Cullman City Schools due to...
Cullman County Commission approves funds for Cullman VFW
CULLMAN, Ala. – At the Cullman County Commission meeting Tuesday evening, Commissioner Garry Marchman, who recently announced he would be rerunning for his current position, stated, “One of the biggest reasons I’m running, because I had really considered not running, but we are changing...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs downs Vinemont 55-38, advances to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second and final matchup of the Cullman County Tournament Wednesday night was another tight one featuring a battle between the Eagles of Vinemont and Cold Springs. There were 15 lead changes through the first three quarters until Cold Springs moved...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Broncos advance to semifinals with 43-34 win over Cold Springs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Varsity girls action tipped things off at the Cullman County Tournament Wednesday night and it was a classic battle between the Lady Eagles of Cold Springs and the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. Holly Pond led 27-17 at the half but had...
Arrests and incidents reported January 26, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 26, 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
January 25
assault; person
January 26
Arrests
January 25
Childers, Joseph M.; 38
FTA- third-degree...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the guilty plea and sentencing of Robert Alan Peak
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced that Robert Alan Peak was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to seven felonies and one misdemeanor, including his 2021 escape from the Cullman County Detention Center.
“I am proud...
Cullman City Schools raises substitute pay for teachers, support and CNP workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is temporarily raising the pay for substitutes, to ensure local schools are able to remain adequately staffed during this time.
Substitute pay for teachers will increase from $75 to $125 per day, pay for support substitutes all increase from...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs advance with 61-45 win over Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – One more varsity battle was on tap at the Cullman County Tournament Tuesday night, and it was another intense clash between the Broncos and Bulldogs. Hanceville and Holly Pond met with a spot in the semifinals on the line and after...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Fairview pulls away to top Hanceville 46-28 & advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The second varsity girls clash of the Cullman County Tournament tipped Tuesday night and saw the Fairview Lady Aggies take on the Lady Bulldogs of Hanceville. Fairview led by just 13-9 at the end of the opening quarter but pulled away...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Warriors hold off Fairview 55-44, advance to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local teams were back at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Tuesday night to resume this year’s Cullman County Tournament and we tipped things off with a JV Boys semifinal matchup between West Point and Fairview. The Warriors took a comfortable...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims week of Jan. 23-29 ‘Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Monday, January 24, 2022, “St. Paul’s Lutheran School Appreciation Day” in the City of Cullman and the week of January 23-29, 2022, as “Lutheran Schools Appreciation Week.” On hand to accept the proclamation were...
Arrests and incidents reported January 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 21
domestic violence; CR 35unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession...
Taylor Simmons wins Top 5 Self-Expression award in Distinguished Young Women of Alabama competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women of Cullman County is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in young women. The high school seniors in the program learn life skills like interviewing, social media responsibility and public speaking.
Since Taylor...
First Source for Women Executive Director Catherine Bethell announces retirement after seven years of service to the community
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was recently announced that Executive Director of First Source for Women Catherine Bethell has resigned after seven years of service.
The President of the Board Julia Rushing spoke about the admirable service Catherine provided, saying, “Catherine has actually been involved with...
City of Cullman joins opioid settlement, updates speed limits
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to seek its part of the 25-million-dollar settlement of a state lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Endo Pharmaceuticals. Of the money awarded, 60% will go to the state, and 40% – $10 million –...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope takes 66-63 thriller over West Point to advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The first of this year’s varsity boys county tournament matchups tipped off at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night and it was another classic battle between the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors. The Raiders led by 15 at one point...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Lady Warriors pull away to top Vinemont 52-28 & advance to semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors and Vinemont Lady Eagles tipped off varsity girls’ competition at this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament Monday night and after a tight first half, the Lady Warriors outscored Vinemont 21-7 in the third quarter to pull...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Good Hope races past Vinemont 53-20 to advance to JV Boys finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Cullman County Tournament action resumed at Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night with a battle in the JV Boys Bracket. The top-seeded Good Hope Raiders took on the fourth-seeded Vinemont Eagles and the Raiders punched their ticket to the finals with an...
Arrests and incidents reported January 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents to report.
Arrests
January 20 – 23
Abbott, Christopher M.; 42
possession of methamphetamine
Bauer, Shelly L.; 41
possession...
Pet of the Week: Cuddle up with Echo!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Echo!
According to Ruttkay, Echo is a 1-year-old terrier mix. This low-energy gal always finds much to enjoy out of life, especially when she is with...
Cullman City, County Schools returning to normal operations Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After reaching out to both the Cullman City and Cullman County School Systems, it has been confirmed that both will be returning to a normal schedule beginning Monday, Jan. 25.
According to Cullman City Schools’ Trent Moore, “Back to normal in person tomorrow for city.”
Cullman County...
Avian Influenza makes a return to the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild ducks in North Carolina and South Carolina. While professionals have not detected the bird disease in Alabama, migratory birds can bring the threat here in natural flyways.
Ken Macklin, a poultry...
Get to know Alabama Extension: Fish and Water
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has the privilege of assisting Alabamians through a range of topics from agriculture to home life. The eight topics highlighted on the Extension website provide readily available, research-based information to farmers, families, businesspeople and gardeners...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mrs. Fred Kelley and Charles, Junior are here to visit her mother, Mrs. C.W. Sandlin, who is seriously ill.
Cullman upset Saint Bernard in first round action of the county basketball tournament, 41 to 40. There was a minute left to...
52 ODES TO JOY: UNITING
ODE TO UNITING
(Dedicated to John Lennon and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
I have a dream and I’m inviting
All to end the fighting and begin uniting.
Imagine a dream of no more dividing, black and whiting;
A bit of history rewriting, one world uniting.
I have...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Meek 53-41 to capture back to back county titles, Lady Bulldogs fall to Winston County 59-43
ARLEY, Ala. -- Meek High School hosted the Winston County Championship games Saturday night and Addison High was lucky enough to be in both the Men's and Women's finals. The Lady Dawgs were up first and came up a little short against the much...
COUNTY TOURNAMENT: 4 JV matchups tip things off on day 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is upon us, and the action tipped off with four junior varsity battles at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday afternoon. The Holly Pond Lady Broncos got things started with a 39-24 win over Vinemont...
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries announces special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, February 5, 2022, as the second of the 2021-2022 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The first of the two special waterfowl hunting...
Wallace State congratulates students earning place on President’s List and Dean’s List
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates the 834 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
Two meth-related arrests made in Cullman and Hanceville Wednesday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at a residence in the Phelan Community to serve a felony warrant on Wednesday, January 19.
Tyler Lamont Speakman, 27, of Hanceville was located at the residence and was arrested on multiple warrants.
While there, deputies...
‘Backstage Photography’ exhibit held at Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brooke and Vincent Desnoes held a “Backstage” photography exhibit Thursday evening at Brooke Desnoes Ballet Academy. The purpose of the event was to showcase the reality of the backstage world of ballet. Brooke Desnoes has been a ballet instructor for three...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders rally to top Cold Springs 51-46, Lady Raiders pull away from Lady Eagles 66-24
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday night was homecoming at Good Hope High School and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders were in action on the court at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium taking on Cold Springs. The Lady Raiders got the night started with a 66-24...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison tops Meek 64-23 to advance to county championship game
ARLEY, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs took on the hosting Meek Lady Tigers in the first round of the Winston County Basketball Tournament Friday night and came away with a 64-23 victory. It was the third win of the season over the Lady Tigers...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Jan. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Jan. 19, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 52 COVID positive patients, three of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
Arrests and incidents reported January 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported January 21, 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
January 19
fourth-degree theft of property; third-degree criminal trespass; Wal-Mart;...
Cullman City Schools recognize January as School Board Appreciation Month at Tuesday board meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools held its board meeting Tuesday evening celebrating January as School Board Appreciation Month.
Board members recognized included:
President - Amy CarterVice President - Jason NealChris BranhamCheryl HarrisonJoey Orr
Teachers of the Year Awards were given to Carrie Byrd – Cullman City...
Local agencies receive almost $47 million from Gov. Ivey to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $47 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot summer months.
The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool...
Alabama’s unemployment rate remains steady at 3.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 3.1%, unchanged from November’s rate, and below December 2020’s rate of 4.7%. December’s rate represents 69,854 unemployed persons, compared to 68,710 in November...
Multiple people arrested at Good Hope residence for various drug-related charges
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies traveled to a Good Hope residence on Sunday, January 16, to follow up on complaints of drug activity.
While on the scene, deputies were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence. Multiple individuals were present,...
Terri Pines Country Club hosting ‘Flourishing the Night Together’ fundraising event in February
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman Inc. will be holding a “Flourish the Night Together” 80’s themed event at the Terri Pines Country Club located at 700 Pine Hill Dr in Cullman on Sat., February 5 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m....
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond edges Fairview 52-49, Lady Aggies top Lady Broncos 46-29
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos clashed with the Fairview Aggies at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night and the county squads split their varsity matchups. The Lady Aggies pulled away to defeat the Lady Broncos 46-29 and in the boys’ game, Holly...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison opens County Tournament with 63-37 win over Lynn
ARLEY, Ala. -- Addison opened the Men's side of the Winston County Tournament Bracket at Meek High School Thursday night with a game against the Lynn Bears. Addison had the very difficult task of trying to defeat the Lynn Bears for a third time this...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope handles Hanceville 75-39, Lady Raiders down Lady Bulldogs 60-27
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders made the trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Thursday night for a pair of area matchups and both road teams left with big wins. The Lady Raiders pulled away from Hanceville in the...
Gov. Ivey awards $18 million in grants to improve communities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $18.2 million to provide improvements in more than 50 Alabama towns, cities and counties.
Grants awarded and projects for Cullman County are:
Cullman (Cullman County)- $500,000 for street and drainage improvements in the Warnke Road neighborhoods.
Cullman County –...
