Stacey Stephens turns disappointment into a new beginning
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — For Stacey Stephens, getting passed over for a promotion was the nudge she needed to investigate returning to Wallace State Community College to complete a degree in Business Administration. A decision she does not regret.
“It took a two-year degree from Wallace...
Arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 31
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 222possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
Ben South and the ‘perpetual gift of curiosity’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the course of its history, Cullman has been home to many great creators and artists in all mediums. One hometown “consummate creative,” as he put it, has been drawing inspiration from the natural world and the concept of “southernness” here...
Wallace State celebrating Community College Month in April
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is celebrating Community College Month during the month of April by sharing the outstanding stories of WSCC alumni and hosting events for current and future students and the community. Look for features to be published throughout the...
Senior Spotlight: Myrna Tuggle – dedicated to her work
ADDISON, Ala. - Myrna Tuggle is a fixture of Addison, AL. She has lived there her entire life, except for a few years spent in Birmingham. She just celebrated her 82nd birthday in December 2021 and owns and operates the Addison Auto Parts Store....
(Editorial) Nutrition is key: Recipes for boosting immunity and overall wellness
The road to a healthier you starts with your nutritionally-sound diet choices and making those choices a habitual lifestyle. Along with elevating your heart rate by exercising at least 30 minutes a day, three times weekly, your nutrition is key in your overall health...
52 ODES TO JOY: FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
ODE TO FOUR, JOYFUL SEASONS
Spring is joyful, then there is also this,
Summer is such sunny bliss.
Autumn is a sweet molasses kiss, and
Winter is time to joyfully reminisce.
THE FOUR SEASONS: spring, summer, fall and winter were mostly named for “planting...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Probate Judge H.F. Mitchell has received Cullman County’s allotment of new auto tags for 1931. The tags are yellow on a green background.
Jim Martin, 81, died at his home near Missionary Grove on Monday.
Cullman County High will open on August...
PREP SPORTS: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs drop Saturday matchups
ADDISON, Ala. – Both Addison’s baseball and softball teams were in action Saturday but unfortunately, both of them received losses. The Bulldogs hosted the Sumiton Christian Eagles and lost a tough one 11-5 while the Lady Bulldogs were eliminated from the Winston County Softball...
Picked fresh: Cullman in preparation for 83rd Annual Strawberry Fest
CULLMAN, Ala. - Celebrating its 83rd year, The Cullman Strawberry Festival has organizers excited to return to full strength for this year’s event to Downtown Cullman and Depot Park. The festival will be held May 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
“This year's Strawberry...
Black bear cubs collared in northeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - To say Traci Wood has a passion for bears would understate her love for the small black bear populations on opposite ends of the state in northeast and southwest Alabama.
Wood, State Wildlife Grants coordinator with the Alabama Department of Conservation and...
The Cullman Commission on Aging shares upcoming senior events in April (Updated)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Commission on Aging has planned some exciting new events for this month, starting off with the Senior Easter Egg Hunt on April 13. It will start at 10:00 a.m. at Sportsman Lake Veterans Memorial, with 1000 eggs to hunt...
The Link ‘sounds off sirens’ in honor of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County hosted a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention event on Friday, with many representatives from supporting organizations in Cullman present. The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, Cullman County Extension, Cullman Caring for Kids, Unsheltered International and District Attorney...
‘The safety and security of our citizens and our community comes first’
CULLMAN, Ala. – With an average of seven patrols per shift, not including two township deputies and a Lieutenant, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office looks at strategic planning to help conserve fuel while continuing coverage of the county.
“No matter what we face here at...
Governor Ivey announces funds transferred to ADEM for statewide water and sewer projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the Alabama Department of Finance has signed an agreement with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) that officially provides $225 million in COVID-19 relief funds to ADEM for grants to provide or improve...
Arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
March 31
forgery; Peoples Bank; Cherokee Ave. SW; forged checkfourth-degree...
Annual tax lien auction returns to in-person bidding May 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2022 tax lien auction for delinquent 2021 ad valorem property taxes are scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the County Commission meeting room, located in the Cullman County Courthouse at 500 2nd Avenue SW.
This year's auction marks the first...
Second COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for individuals ages 50 and older and higher-risk individuals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Protection offered by COVID-19 vaccine decreases over time, and the Alabama Department of Public Health cautions that even in times of low community transmission, the risk for older and immunocompromised persons to become severely ill with COVID-19 is not zero. In...
News from the Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology: 5 steps to protect young athletes’ eyes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Nearly 30,000 people in the U.S. visit emergency rooms each year with sports-related eye injuries. An astounding 90 percent of these ER visits could have been avoided if the athlete wore protective eyewear.
With April designated “Sports Eye Safety Month,” the Alabama...
Arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 31, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 28
theft of property; Hwy. 69 Spossession of controlled substance; illegal possession of prescription drugs;...
Alabama-based Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., launches 8th Annual Driver Safety Scholarship Program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce its 2022 Driver Safety Scholarship Fund essay program to assist deserving students with funds for education while also raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.
This year marks...
Fairview Senior Center holds awards banquet at Swindall home
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Senior Center held a banquet on Tuesday evening at the Swindall home in Fairview to recognize some of the seniors and present them with who’s who awards. The award categories created by center manager Angie Carter included, “Best Personality,”...
Pet of the Week: Find an adventure with Elliot!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Elliot!
According to Ruttkay, Elliot is a 1.5-year-old, medium-energy Lab/Husky mix. He currently acts as the shelter’s representative. A bit of a celebrity at the moment,...
Local couple discusses adoption journey to grow their family
CULLMAN, Ala. -There’s nothing more exciting for a couple than to bring home a brand-new bundle of joy, and for many, the most successful and fulfilling method to achieve that joy is through adoption. Loren and Jordan Lee of Bremen have recently decided to...
Mayor presents proclamation to Brooks’ Place; recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
Cullman, Alabama – On Monday, March 28, 2022, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs presented a proclamation proclaiming April 2022 “Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month” to Brooks’ Place, The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman, Inc. On hand to receive the proclamation were Brooks’ Place Executive...
Arrests and incidents reported March 30, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 30, 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 24
leaving scene of accident; person; 2nd Ave. SW...
PREP BASEBALL: No. 6 Cullman splits doubleheader with Thompson
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-4 win at Madison Academy Tuesday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Wednesday morning for a doubleheader with the Thompson Warriors. Easton Peed guided the ‘Cats to a 3-1 win in game one, pitching a...
Springing into hummingbird season
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Spring is in the air. Temperatures are beginning to rise, and flowers will soon begin to bloom. The fair weather and abundant supply of nectar will spring bee and butterfly populations upward. Homeowners may also find a hummingbird that has...
Attorney General Steve Marshall files suit to end Biden’s public-travel mask mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its imposition of an illegal mask mandate for public travel despite court rulings that it is violating the law.
“Since the COVID-19 pandemic began,...
Absentee voting period for May 24 Primary Election begins Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The absentee voting period for the May 24 Primary Election begins on March 30, 2022. Important absentee voting deadlines are listed below:
May 17, 2022: The last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail.May 19, 2022: The last day that...
Arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 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 24
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
Juvenile subject caught following 29 vandalism incidents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a rash of vandalism incidents stretching across the city, the Cullman Police Department announced Tuesday they have a suspect in custody.
Over the past few weeks an unknown juvenile male had been vandalizing Cullman City Parks and other businesses with approximately...
The Link celebrating Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with special event April 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will be hosting a Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention event on Friday, April 1 to kick off Child Abuse Awareness month. The community is invited to attend the event at the Link office (708 9th St...
Allison Bright of Cullman Power Board included in TVPPA’s 2022 Women in Power recognition
CHATTANOOGA, TN. - The Tennessee Valley Public Power Association recently recognized 10 of their “women in power” who are leading local power companies in the Tennessee Valley. In their post the TVPPA stated, “Here in the Valley, the ranks of female general managers have...
Local delegates discuss gas tax suspension pros and cons
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local delegates Rep. Randall Shedd, Rep. Corey Harbison and Sen. Garlan Gudger were recently asked about pros and cons that would come from suspending the states 23 cent gas tax while war rages in Ukraine and inflation continuing.
Each were asked the...
Good Hope City Council approves Warrant Purchase Agreement, sewer rate increase
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its second March meeting Monday night and approved a pair of new Ordinances. First was Ordinance No. 005-2022 which passed an increase in sewer rates for Good Hope residents.
Section one of Ordinance No. 005-2022 reads,
“Section one...
Cullman City Council approves raise for certain police officers, amends water billing regulations
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening voted to give the Cullman Police Department’s Field Training Officers a 75 cent per hour raise, and a $1 per hour raise to the FTO supervisor. Up to seven officers will be allowed to...
CPD FTO’S looking at hourly rate increase
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department Field Training Program consists of eight officers who have received advanced training to provide experience, guidance and supervision according to the CPD.
Sergeant Joey Duncan said the new officer (rookie) will develop the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary...
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...
