PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps doubleheader against Meek
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles returned home Monday night to host a varsity doubleheader against Meek and they were able to defend their home territory and collect a pair of wins over the Tigers. Vinemont edged Meek in game one 9-8 after withstanding...
WSCC ATHLETICS: No. 1 Softball sweeps Southern Union, baseball wins series v. Bison, Tennis teams notch conference wins
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s top-ranked softball team swept a four-game conference series against Southern Union over the weekend.
The Lions (33-1, 12-0 Alabama Community College Conference) registered wins of 10-1 and 21-4 in the opening games in Wadley and prevailed 6-0 and 2-0 at...
Arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 24
possession of controlled substance; CR 1082interference with domestic violence emergency call; CR 1814menacing; Hwy....
County Schools Transportation Division is finding ways to combat higher fuel charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - As fuel prices continue to surge, it’s leaving many to question how it’s impacting rural bus routes. Recently, The Tribune reached out to the Cullman County School System to find out how prices are affecting daily pick-ups and drop-offs.
Transportation Director Jeff...
Cullman County Museum April Walking Tours preparing for five weekends (UPDATED)
CULLMAN, Ala. – This spring will mark the 10th anniversary of the Cullman April Walking Tours and with five weekends this year, the Cullman County Museum has much in store for visitors.
Museum Director Drew Green helped kick start the program locally when he joined...
Gov. Ivey signs constitutional carry bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama is now the 22nd constitutional carry state, and the first state to pass and sign constitutional carry in 2022.
All law-abiding citizens will soon be able to exercise the right to carry a gun without a permit.
Cullman City Police Chief Kenny...
CDC offers new COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator for the public
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have declined greatly in Alabama. However, it is unknown if the BA.2 subvariant or other emerging variants may escape the immune's systems response from either a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccine-induced protection. If so, mitigation...
Alabama’s February unemployment rate is 3.0%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced on Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 3.0%, down from January’s rate of 3.1%, and below February 2021’s rate of 3.8%. February’s rate represents 68,703 unemployed persons, compared to...
52 ODES TO JOY: THE FUN, S.U.N.S. USA PLANTRY
ODE TO A PLANTRY
Old Mother Gantry went to her pantry,
Looked angry, then trashed it all, blankly.
She restocked as a fun, healthy plantry.
“I declare, my dears,” said Mom Gantry, “I’m not acting grandly,
But, I give a damn about goodness,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mesdames C.H. Gray, Vann Gibbs, George Burkart, T.Y. Steele and Mary Plunkett visited Mrs. Max Forbis in Huntsville.
Slim Lay and his band played at the Canteen dance on Friday night.
Mr. and Mrs. N.W. Self celebrated their Golden Anniversary on August...
Jordan Lee cruises in knockout round at REDCREST 2022 on Grand Lake
TULSA, Okla. (March 26, 2022) – Berkley pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, caught 11 scorable bass weighing 33 pounds, 2 ounces to win the Knockout Round (Group B) on Day 4 of the Major League Fishing (MLF) REDCREST 2022 presented by Costa Sunglasses,...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Vinemont Middle, East Elementary claim county championships
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Archery Championships were held at Fairview High School over the weekend and Vinemont High School, Vinemont Middle School and East Elementary took home this year’s county titles. EES edged Vinemont Elementary with a score of 3092, Vinemont...
Wallace State Community College conducts Spring Cleanup at Garden City Mountain
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Engagement and the Healthy Campus and Healthy Earth Committee led a Spring Cleanup this week at Garden City Mountain, participating in the initiative spearheaded by the Alabama Community College System--one of its Community Matters activities--and Alabama...
Hulsey arrested for outstanding child abuse/torture warrants
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kered Evan Hulsey was arrested on Mar. 21, 2022 at the Cullman County Detention Center for three outstanding warrants which stemmed from a 2021 child abuse incident.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s office confirmed the 21-year-old Vinemont man was charged with two counts...
Sacred Heart Church of Cullman participates in worldwide consecration of Russian and Ukraine
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Church of Jesus in Cullman participated Friday morning in the worldwide event consecrating Ukraine and Russian. Father Patrick made the announcement on Facebook Thursday evening, saying, “As many of you know, the visionaries of Our Lady of Medjugorje have...
CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper discusses possibility of retirement; confirms he has not filed proper paperwork to retire
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last week there’s been talk regarding current Cullman Police Department’s Chief Kenny Culpepper’s retirement, supposedly slated for Dec. 31, 2022. The Tribune reached out to Chief Culpepper regarding the chatter running through back channels.
“I don’t want to be painted...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats sweep Friday triple header
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Varsity Girls’ Tennis Team traveled to Tuscaloosa to play a triple header Friday and the Bearcats returned home with three wins. The varsity girls defeated Hillcrest High School 5-4. After winning No. 1 doubles, No. 3 doubles and...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split senior night doubleheader with Buckhorn
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up an 11-2 win over Golden High School from Colorado Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a doubleheader against Buckhorn and recognize this year’s senior class. A late score in the sixth...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors earn 10-2 win at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the road to take on Hanceville Friday night and they returned home with a 10-2 win over their county foes. The Warriors plated three runs in the first to take an early lead and tacked on...
Wallace State Singers to present ‘Dazzle Me, Disney!’ April 7-9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Singers are ready to shine in an upcoming production of “Dazzle Me, Disney!” The Singers will present the showcase Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
“The Wallace State Singers are thrilled to...
Arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 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
March 23
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; 2nd Ave....
Cullman County Schools and the Cullman Electric Cooperative partner to offer power lineman/fiber optic training program
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is partnering with the Cullman Electric Cooperative to add a Power Lineman/Fiber Optic Training Program to CATA beginning in the fall of 2022. The program will be open to current high school juniors and...
Governor Ivey transfers funds for broadband expansion
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the completion of the process to transfer the American Rescue Plan Act funds designated for broadband expansion to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).
A memorandum of understanding designates ADECA as the state...
PREP SPORTS: Good Hope falls to Cordova at home; Warriors, Lady Warriors pick up road wins
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home Thursday night to host Cordova and they couldn’t contain the hot bats of the Lady Blue Devils. After a couple scoreless innings, Cordova plated four runs in the third and fourth innings...
PREP SOCCER: West Point shuts out East Lawrence 3-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against East Lawrence and added another game to the win column with a 3-0 victory over the Eagles.
West Point took a 1-0 lead 15 minutes into the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Fairview on the road 7-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After heavy rain shut things down earlier this week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the field Thursday night, and they picked up a 7-3 road win over Fairview. Emma Black got the start for the Lady Eagles, and...
District upgrades totaling $15.4 million to begin soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education, at a March 24 special called meeting, approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects.
The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will be used along with local funds that have been saved...
County School Board approves bond for capital improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education held a special called board meeting Thursday morning and approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects. The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will be used along with local funds that...
Arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Spossession of marijuana; possession...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: Linking teens to facts that Shatter the Myths® about drugs and drug use
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) is celebrating and supporting the annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW®), along with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The weeklong observance,...
Wallace State volunteers clean up illegal dump site in garden city
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - A group of volunteers from Wallace State Community College recently cleaned up an illegal dump site in Garden City during the People Against a Littered State (PALS) countywide Spring Clean-up last Saturday. The group filled up over 100 bags with...
Links for Literacy Golf Tournament to take place Monday, April 11 at Terri Pines
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has begun registration for sponsorships and teams for the annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament April 11 at the Terri Pines Country Club. The tournament is a 4-man shamble. There will be two tee times: one...
Cullman area wages not keeping up with inflation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the Decatur area wages have increased by 0.2% from January 2021 - January 2022 while inflation has risen about 8%. Athens State University Economics Professor Jeff Johnson described the process of tracking inflation, “The...
New changes making a big splash at CWAC
CULLMAN, Ala. - Breaking ground in the fall of 2021 with opening slated for Memorial Day weekend 2022, Nathan Anderson, Director Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism, is excited for residents to see all the new improvements and additions at the Cullman Wellness and...
CHS Principal Kim Hall announces retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After six years as principal at Cullman High School, and an entire career spent as a Bearcat, Principal Kim Hall has announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year this spring.
Hall is a lifelong resident of...
Arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 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
March 22
March 23
Arrests
March 22
Drinkard, Jim A.; 49
third-degree domestic violence-harassment
Hanceville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope’s Easterwood signs with Lyon College
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Just a couple weeks after one Raider standout signed to continue their athletic career at Millsaps, D.E. Ryan Gymnasium was full once again Wednesday afternoon to see another Good Hope Raider take their own step to the next level. Andrew...
Throwback Outdoor Cinema offering weekend features this month for spring break
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman-based Throwback Outdoor Cinema is returning with some spring throwback films for the next two weekends at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The pop-up drive-in cinema was brought to Cullman by Seth and Brandi Powell last year. They will be able to...
Online job ads in January up 40% from last year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that as of January 2022, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 84,068, up 40% from January 2021. The monthly total of online job...
Wallace State Theatre presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Theatre Program presented their production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 18-20. The play debuted on Broadway in 2005 and is soon to be adapted into a film by Disney. The beloved quirky...
Wallace State Community College, UNA sign Learning Agreement
FLORENCE, Ala. – Officials with the University of North Alabama and Wallace State Community College, in Hanceville, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will benefit all Wallace State students seeking to earn their bachelor’s degree at UNA, in addition to Wallace State...
Planting a seed for an agricultural career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or wildlife — or just looking to learn more about nature and the outdoors — have plenty of options in Cullman City Schools.As part of Cullman City Schools’ general agriculture career tech program,...
Arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 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
March 21
third-degree criminal mischief; Cullman Park & Rec; Cleveland...
Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announces the guilty verdict of John Michael Cosper, Jr.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced on Tuesday that John Michael Cosper, Jr. was found guilty of two counts of aggravated stalking 2nd degree and one count of violation of protection from abuse order after a two-day jury trial in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ White signs with Millsaps
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School’s Jesse George Gymnasium was packed with friends, family, coaches and teammates Tuesday to help another Eagles standout celebrate the next step in their athletic career. Zeke White officially signed his national letter of intent to play for...
Annual 100 Alabama Miles Challenge 2022 begins March 26 statewide, free digital service can track miles automatically
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and its partners will kick off the 2022 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge virtually on Saturday, March 26. The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge is a free statewide public program designed to inspire...
CCCDD receives donation from Pilot Club for ‘Brain Awareness Week’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every year in March, the Cullman Pilot Club holds the Brain Awareness Week event with the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) at the Margaret Jean Jones Center. This year on St. Patrick’s Day, the Pilot Club granted a...
Berlin gears up for farmers’ market, expands town limits
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday talked about big plans for the opening day of its farmers’ market, coming up on May 21, 2022. According to Mayor Patrick Bates:
Lifesouth will be on hand for a blood drive.The North Alabama Regional Council...
Hanceville City Council grants alcohol license for Bull Bash event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Monday evening granted a special event alcohol license for the Bull Bash event on June 11 at C. W. Day Park hosted by the City of Hanceville and the Early Bird Cattle Company. Alcohol will only...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont defeats Fairview on the road 11-4, Aggies fall to Brewer in final frame 4-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Monday night and the Lady Eagles pulled ahead early to secure an 11-4 win. Nearby at the baseball field, the Aggies took on Brewer in their area opener and...
PREP BASEBALL: Arab downs West Point on the road 12-3
WEST POINT, Ala. – Arab traveled to West Point for a matchup against the Warriors and after building a big lead in the first two innings, the Knights pulled away to collect a 12-3 win.
Arab took a 2-0 lead in the top of the...
PREP SOFTBALL: No. 7 West Point tops Falkville at home 8-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors hosted Falkville at Mike Brown Field Monday night and thanks to a couple long balls in the first inning and a 4-run fifth inning, No. 7 West Point improved to 13-3 on the year with an 8-2...
Arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 17
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at 305 MMpossession of marijuana;...
Tips for cooking heart-healthy food
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death worldwide. Consuming too many unhealthy fats, such as saturated and trans fats in your diet, can increase the risk of heart disease and...
Multiple arrests made after various traffic stops last week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies stayed busy this week with multiple drug-related arrests and seeking out warrants.
On March 14, CCSO deputies made contact with Jason Tyler Crawford, 33, of Vinemont (Pictured above) at a West Point business. Crawford had multiple warrants...
Weed management for spring forages
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As springtime approaches, so do those pesky weeds that keep pastures from producing at the highest level. David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System weed specialist, said management of spring forages and weed control is an important task that most farmers undertake...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Gambrill, Good Hope’s Maddox earn 1st Team All-State honors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) officially released this year’s All-State teams Sunday morning, and the list was crowded with local standouts. Leading the pack were Cullman’ Tucker Gambrill and Good Hope’s Ivey Maddox who each earned first team honors in...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman collects wins at Wilson Warrior Tournament
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s varsity tennis teams made the trip to Florence Saturday to compete at the Wilson Warrior Tournament and they both returned home with wins. The Cullman High School Varsity Boys Tennis Team finished with a total of 45 team...
Meek Robotics Team welcomes new members and aids local high schools in starting their own teams
ADDISON, Ala. - The Meek High School Robotics Team, newly named ROBOTIGERS, is the only FIRST Robotics program throughout Walker, Winston and Cullman Counties. FIRST is a global robotics community advancing STEM education for youth participants. High school students are challenged to build industrial-size...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s Stuedeman named 6A Coach of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats collected a lot of hardware throughout this past season on the hardwood, but they aren’t quite done yet. The latest prize to make its way to Cullman this year belongs to Head Coach Stu Stuedeman, who after his first...
52 ODES TO JOY: The Fun S.U.N.S. Longevity Diet
ODE TO A FUN, HEALTHY DIET
Try as I might,
A fun, healthy diet
Seems an oxymoron in daylight
And a darker mystery at night.
What if eating well could be all fun and games? Play with your food? Eat a seriously, good-for-you, healthy...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young, 19, is missing in action.
Sergeant Milton Wilhite was injured severely...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development Career Fairs a success, attracting approximately 500 individuals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – William Batts is currently participating in Wallace State Community College’s Commercial Truck Driver Training, seeking to earn his commercial driver’s license (CDL). Batts was among the guests who visited this week’s Career Fair, hosted by the college’s Center for Career and...
Wallace State offers Occupational and Physical Therapy assistant alumni connection event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) programs held the 2022 OTA and PTA Alumni Connection event on March 17 at the James C. Bailey Center. The event offered current Wallace State...
Fairview Elementary School raises $7,404 through first Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser since the pandemic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Elementary School students recently raised $7,404.00 for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope for Heart. The students asked the community for donations while they participated in different jumping exercises for two weeks in February during the Jump Rope...
Expect lane closures for I-65N repairs; expected March 21-30
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that ALDOT maintenance crews will be working on Interstate 65 northbound near Exit 318 (Lacon) during the next two weeks to repair the bridges at Indian Creek in northern Cullman County and Flint Creek...
Arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 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
March 16
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
Confederate Memorial Park to host Civil War Living History & Skirmish
Marbury, Ala. - Confederate Memorial Park, a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission, will host a special living history event on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Using authentically reconstructed Civil War barracks, living historians will present outdoor demonstrations on a...
Choosing a citrus tree for the backyard
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— The recent introduction of new diseases and lack of cold hardiness can make citrus a challenging fruit to grow in some parts of Alabama. However, many homeowners in the southern portion of the state have a backyard citrus tree that can...
Governor Ivey announces another round of local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama; several projects slated for Baileyton area
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $5 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
Those in Baileyton will see work on the following projects: Resurface Grandiflora Road from SR-69...
PREP SOCCER: Bearcats down Gadsden City 2-1, Lady Bearcats tie 2-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both of Cullman’s varsity squads were back home to host Gadsden City at Oliver Woodard Stadium and in between games, there was a big group of Bearcats to recognize on senior night. Cullman seniors Gracie Barksdale, Jeta Falcon, Ava Woods, Abigail...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman sweeps area doubleheader over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back at Bill Shelton Field to open up area play against Decatur Thursday night, and they collected a pair of big wins over the Red Raiders. Cullman scored a couple late runs in game one to pull away...
Arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 14
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Main St. NE, Hancevilledomestic violence; Day Gap Rd.possession of...
Local agencies receive $11 million from Gov. Ivey to assist low-income families with water costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $11.1 million to help low-income households with water service costs statewide.
The grants for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program will enable community service agencies to aid with residential water and wastewater services costs for low-income...
Cullman County Commission proclaims April as ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday evening proclaimed April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” and applauded Cullman Caring for Kids for their child abuse awareness efforts and commended their promotion of programs in the community that are designed to help prevent...
North Alabama Agriplex hosting a backyard poultry processing workshop this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension office is hosting a Backyard Poultry Processing Workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex. The event will involve classroom instruction on backyard poultry processing and procedures used to...
Sheriff’s Office celebrates local senior’s 90th birthday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office likes to be involved in the community in more ways than just keeping law and order. On Monday, Sheriff Matt Gentry was honored to be part of a very special birthday celebration at the New Canaan Community...
Official ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Hartselle Health Park on Wednesday
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional celebrated the opening of the Hartselle Health Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the Hartselle Area Chamber, Hartselle City Council and supporters of the health system. The facility has been open since November 2021 serving patients,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf team wins Calhoun Invitational; No. 2 softball sitting at 26-0; baseball update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team has won its third tournament of the spring season.
The Lady Lions captured the Calhoun Invitational tournament this week at Point Mallard, remaining perfect through three events.
Sophomore Hannah Sanders earned her first collegiate low medalist crown, carding...
(UPDATE) Cullman County Sheriff’s Office gives update on domestic incident
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has been attempting to locate Christopher Todd Burton in the area of County Road 1251.
He is wanted for questioning in an isolated incident that occurred earlier today.
“We ask that the citizens be mindful and aware...
Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 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
September 14
identity theft; third-degree theft of property; person
September 15
Arrests
March...
(Update) Avoid Hwy 278 East; multiple car wreck with fatality
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, there was a traffic fatality around 11:57 a.m. on Highway 278 East near the bridge.
Kilpatrick identified the traffic fatality victim as Lucas Specer Holton, 21, of Altoona.
There is currently total road blockage...
Guest Editorial: 3:16 in retrospect
Three: One: Six—3/16—Is it just another day on a calendar, a random series of numbers or something much more?
Two years ago, on March 16, 2020, we received instructions to shut down everything involving the gathering of people. Schools, churches, businesses and more shut down...
Meek High School Band hosting 63rd Annual Chittlin Supper April 2
ADDISON, Ala. - The Meek High School Band and the Winston County Chittlin Eater’s Association are presenting the 63rd annual Chittlin Supper at the Meek Elementary School Gym on Saturday, April 2from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This year, the Supper will feature buck...
Cullman County Public Library secures $40K for new bookmobile
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System was awarded a 50% matching grant in September of 2021 and secured $40,000 for a new bookmobile.
According to Library Director Sharon Townson, the funds from the Library Services and Technology Act grant are part of...
Wallace State Community College’s TRiO Day attracts more than 170 students to campus
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Talent Search program hosted more than 170 high school students recently for the annual TRiO Day on campus.
Students from Wallace State’s service area schools in Blount, Cullman, Marshall and Morgan Counties were treated to an array of...
CATA student Ally Banks wins District SkillsUSA job skills competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology student Ally Banks won 1st place at the North District SkillsUSA job skills competition held Friday, March 11. Alabama SkillsUSA, in partnership with Governor Kay Ivey, is working to fill the goal of placing 500,000 new...
Attorney General Steve Marshall leads 21-state brief in support of South Carolina abortion law
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall led a 21-state amicus brief filed Tuesday in support of South Carolina’s one-year-old Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, which had been blocked by federal district and appeals courts.
Attorney General Marshall filed the amicus brief in Planned Parenthood...
Arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 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
March 14
third-degree criminal mischief; Cullman Park & Rec.; Cleveland...
Pet of the Week: Catch up with Kit!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Kit!
According to Ruttkay, Kit is a 1-year-old, medium-energy Kelpie mix (Australian herd breed). This gal has an alert and energetic nature who minds her manners...
CCSO makes multiple drug-related arrests this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests as a result of drug-related charges over the last few days countywide.
On Thursday, March 10, CCSO deputies conducted a traffic stop south of the city of Cullman.
Cooper Dale Garrison, 21, (pictured above) of...
Good Hope City Council approves Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first meeting of March Monday night, approving a pair of resolutions and a few board appointments before selecting a new Planning Commission Chairman. Both Roger Gentry and Milford Parish’s extensions on the Board of...
Cullman City Council special called meeting to discuss waterpark contract
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council held a special called meeting Friday to rescind a previous Change Order made on December 13 for Aquatic Development Group (ADG) for the “Wild Water” waterpark expansion project at Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center.
The council originally awarded...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs tops Addison on the road 9-3
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Alexander Park to take on the Addison Lady Bulldogs in an area clash and the Eagles’ hot bats and the Dawgs cold gloves led to Cold Springs coming away with a 9-3 victory.
The Lady...
Governor Ivey awards $30 Million for Rural Hospitals COVID Recovery grants
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of the State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to establish COVID recovery grants for rural hospitals. This program is an initiative of Governor Ivey and the Alabama Legislature to...
Arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 10
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Npossession of drug paraphernalia;...
Soil sampling isn’t just for farmers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With spring creeping in, home gardeners are preparing to plant some of their favorite things. Soil sampling is a quick and easy way to ensure plants are getting the nutrients they need.
“Different plants have different fertilizer requirements,” said Audrey Gamble,...
Camelot Books and Comics hosting Georgina Cross book signing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Author Georgina Cross, hailing from the Huntsville/Madison area, will be signing copies of her latest mystery thriller at Camelot Books and Comics on March 26 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Her titles include “The Stepdaughter,” “The Missing Woman” and the...
Haynes & Thomas follow Herring for Bassmaster High School Series win on Smith Lake; Cullman’s Vest, Ward place 5th
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Will Haynes and Austin Thomas found the food, they found enough bass to catch a 13-pound, 8-ounce limit that delivered a narrow victory at the Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Series at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Academy Sports +...
Attorney General Steve Marshall continues fight to permanently block Biden’s federal-contractor vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a brief in support of a lawsuit led by Kentucky seeking a permanent end to President Biden’s mandate that federal contractors and their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
“On December 7, a federal district court granted the State...
