Hanceville’s Knapsacks for Kids program reflects on busy school year
Staff and volunteers pray together before getting to work.
HANCEVILLE - The school year has officially come to a close, and the staffers and volunteers with Hanceville’s Knapsacks for Kids program are reflecting back on the year they’ve had.
Each Friday of the school year, HKK...
Restoring Women Outreach hires program director, first full-time employee
CULLMAN - Opening its doors in 2011 to women who most in society had already closed the door to, Restoring Women Outreach (RWO) specializes in pulling women out of the trenches of the disease of addiction and back into being productive, powerful and inspirational...
13 area students graduate from Jacksonville State University
JACKSONVILLE - Thirteen Cullman-area students were awarded degrees at Jacksonville State University's winter commencement on Dec. 15.
Logan Allen, of Joppa
Guy Baker, of Altoona
Marilyn Cheney, of Oneonta
Bradley Deaver, of Oneonta
Casey Payne, of Oneonta
Jake Thomas, of Oneonta
Jessica Glover, of Cullman
William Glover, of Cullman
Sadie Gregory, of Cullman
Meghan...
Five Pounds of ICE nabbed in Dodge City Following Two-Month Investigation
DODGE CITY – On Tuesday, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), along with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested Angel Ariel Zumbia Mendias, 24 year old Hispanic Male of Tuscon, AZ for Trafficking in Methamphetamine.
According to Cullman County Sheriff...
Commission gives CR 222 update, approves renaming of juvenile detention center in honor of Chaney
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday, Oct. 17, for its monthly meeting, during which Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner gave an update on the progress of the ongoing repairs of County Road 222 near the Interstate 65 Exit 305 interchange.
Widner...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Thomas
Patricia Ann Thomas, 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Patricia was born June 8, 1956 in Camden, New Jersey.
Patricia is survived by son Daniel (Tammy) Thomas, Jr.; daughters Danielle (Thomas) O'Donnell, Dixie (Robert) Heininger, Deanna (Erik) Schofield, Crystal (Henry) Malone,...
37th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition a go, with changes
CULLMAN, Ala. – With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, and marching bands having to adjust their attendance when traveling, the fate of the always popular Cullman County Band Exhibition was up in the air. No more, however, as the Cullman High School band program...
Food Bank Adding Hours in Response to Increased Demand
CULLMAN - Starting tomorrow, Jan. 21, the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank will be open on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon in addition to its regular weekly schedule of Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1...
Arrest report: Aug. 27-29, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 27-29, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Aug. 27, 2018
Brown, Dalton Myles, 21
second-degree rape
second-degree theft of property
Ellis, Stephanie June, 36
FTA- driving while...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidents
Feb. 26• burglary-3rd degree; Cullman City Cemetery; 9th...
ADPH issues advisory against consuming largemouth bass from most Alabama waters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is advising that no largemouth bass be consumed from most bodies of water in Alabama due to mercury contamination. Specific to Cullman County, it advises against consuming largemouth bass from Lake Catoma, and any...
Commission: Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks & Music Festival canceled
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks & Music Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission said the event will not take...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance to round 2 with 3-1 win at Mortimer Jordan
KIMBERLY, Ala. – After splitting the first two matchups with the Blue Devils Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Mortimer Jordan Friday afternoon for a game three and punched their ticket to the second round for the 21st consecutive season with a 3-1 win....
Arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 12
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, endangering the welfare of a child; Main...
Arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 8
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 703
theft of...
Vinemont High team wins InSPIRESS Competition at UAH
Vinemont High School's InSPIRESS team / Photo courtesy of Shannon Bridges
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS team won its division in the InSPIRESS Competition at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Dec. 15.
“The mission this year was to design a payload that...
Cullman council OKs trial run for pedestrian park on 1st Avenue in Warehouse District
Johnann and Stuart Moore answer questions from the council
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday evening, having rescheduled its regular meeting time from last week. Mayor Woody Jacobs and all council members except Garlan Gudger were present. Most of the business was simple...
OBITUARY: Sarah M. Phillips
Mrs. Sarah M. Phillips passed away January 11, 2015 at her residence. She is 66 years old. She was born December 17, 1948 to Samuel and Ruby Graham.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 14, 2015 at Moss Service Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m....
Veteran and Beginning Farmer workshop series kicks off new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Extension) have partnered the past several years to provide training to beginning and small farmers. Formerly known as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher, the series takes on a new name, Veteran...
Marshall: ‘An attack on law enforcement in Alabama is an attack on all of her citizens’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall, joined by other leaders in state and local law enforcement, addressed the press Wednesday in Montgomery about the killings of seven Alabama law enforcement officers over the last 13 months.
Excerpts from Attorney General Marshall’s remarks
“For most...
Arrests reported 11-26-18
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Nov. 19
Limbaugh, Oscar Brian, 44
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Maddux, John Lester, 53
possession of drug...
ALGOP statement on Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination for U.S. attorney general
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama
MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama will serve in his cabinet as U.S. Attorney General. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement on the nomination:
"The Alabama Republican Party is...
County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Commissioners present the declaration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. L-R: Commissioner Kerry Watson, Charlotte Jones, Theresa Mann, Chairman Kenneth Walker, Regina Grant and Commissioner Garry Marchman/ Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission at its regular meeting on Tuesday joined the City of Cullman...
Bentley awards funds to upgrade equipment; keep roads safe
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $601,189 grant to improve Alabama’s continued efforts to take unsafe drivers off the road.
The grant will enable the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to purchase 50 evidential breath testing devices which law enforcement officers use to...
Police, sheriff’s office will accept unused prescription meds Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and Cullman Police Department (CPD) are participating in "National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day" tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 28.
The program is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to combat the abuse or misuse of potentially dangerous...
Tips and tricks to avoid picking up ticks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Know which ticks are most common in your area.
Before You Go Outdoors
Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy or wooded areas, or even on animals....
Ivey hosts 2nd annual Made in Alabama Showcase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Commerce, hosted the second annual Made in Alabama Showcase to recognize some of Alabama’s top companies.
Ivey selected 14 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional goods for our state and...
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala honors outstanding physicians and volunteers
H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Honoree Dr. Lori McGrath
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Cullman Regional got a boost as the Cullman Regional Foundation and its Service Guild hosted their 16th annual Gala at the Cullman Civic Center. Attendees enjoyed a gourmet meal from Designs by Grace,...
Camp Cullman: summer activities for younger residents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for Camp Cullman is currently underway through the Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism.
Camp Cullman is a summer day camp program where campers enjoy field trips, crafts, sports, swimming and many other activities. Leah Waldrop, Marketing and PR director, said...
Save the date: Tim Tebow Night to Shine Special Needs Prom Feb. 9; pre-registration open now
From the 2017 Night to Shine Prom/ courtesy Fairview: the Grace Place
FALKVILLE - On Feb. 9, Fairview: the Grace Place in Falkville will host its second annual Night to Shine Special Needs Prom, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Pre-registration for the event is...
Work release inmate killed on the job
CULLMAN - An inmate was killed today while on the job in the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) work release program.
“At approximately 10:29 a.m. this morning, we received a call that an inmate worker was killed in a tractor incident,” said Cullman County Sheriff...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Blackmon
Joyce Ann Blackmon, age 81, of Arab, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Folsom Center. She was born April 15, 1941, to James Edward Phillips and Wilma Pauline Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Blackmon; father of...
Obituary: Mavelyn Sue McIntosh
Graveside services for Mavelyn Sue McIntosh, 68, of Altoona will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at Holly Pond Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-1:30 Sunday afternoon.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs tops Curry in season opener 36-14
BREMEN, Ala. – Curry visited the Cold Springs Eagles to kick off the 2022 season Friday night, but the Eagles were prepared for them. Cold Springs took control of the game early and sent the Yellow Jackets back home with a 36-14 loss. Friday...
First Veterans Treatment Court docket day declared success
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Cullman County’s brand new Veterans Treatment Court (see www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/30/cullman-county-veterans-treatment-court-gets-underway-today/) held its first docket day, and presiding Judge Wells “Rusty” Turner declared the opening a success. Three veterans officially entered the program, and seven others began the application process. Six...
Obituary: Melvin Kenneth Swann
Funeral Service for Melvin Kenneth Swann, age 84, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at East Side Baptist Church with Bro. Sam Hollis officiating; burial at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on...
Autopsy results say blunt force trauma cause of 1-year-old’s death
1-year-old James Lee Sanson died on May 31, 2016. / Image courtesy of WVTM 13
CULLMAN - After more than a year, the official autopsy report on the death of a Cullman baby who died last May is back. According to Cullman City Police Sgt....
Cullman Regional Foundation Gala set for April 29; tickets now available
2016 Gala attendees, from left, Shirley and Tim Quattlebaum take a moment to pause with Judy and Keith Wise at the annual Cullman Regional Foundation benefit.
CULLMAN - This year’s much anticipated Cullman Regional Foundation Gala is scheduled for Saturday, April 29. The event will...
Powell named Miss Wallace State 2025; Harris named Miss North Alabama’s Teen
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College crowned its new Miss Wallace State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during competitions held at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre in the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center.
Marli Kate Powell, a freshman general studies major, was selected to...
Bosom Buddies selling turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, the local nonprofit that assists Cullman area residents while they are in cancer treatment programs, is pre-selling fully-cooked Thanksgiving hams and turkeys. The organization has had a tough year fundraising-wise due to the cancellations of...
Arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Feb. 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Feb. 11
menacing; CR 1194
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
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...
Obituary: Micah Darrell Grimmett
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Micah Darrell Grimmett, 71, of Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grimmett family.
Mr. Grimmett passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1950 to Othell and Opal...
Tesha Brewer State Farm to host ‘Feeding Our Frontlines and Blood Drive’ April 15, 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – As a thank you to essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, local State Farm Insurance agent Tesha Brewer is hosting a Feeding Our Frontlines and Blood Drive event Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m....
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away from Hanceville 34-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the short trip over to Ray Talley stadium for a region showdown with the Hanceville Bulldogs and left with a 34-13 victory to improve to 5-0. The Bulldogs possessed and moved the ball for most of the first...
Smith Lake Idol Top 6 to perform tonight
BREMEN, Ala. – The Top 9 Smith Lake Idol contestants
will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Rooster’s Corner. The inaugural Smith Lake
Idol contest has been entertaining residents since late June, thanks to Patrick
“Kat Daddy” Watson, Drew “Rooster” McClendon and Smith Lake Productions’ Kris
and Kelly...
Pursuit ends in crash in Hanceville
CULLMAN - A suspect being pursued by the Falkville Police crashed on U.S. Highway 31 in Hanceville, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
"There was a car crash in Falkville, and something from that led to a chase. They came through the middle of...
Obituary: Cindy Pope
Graveside services for Cindy Pope, 61, of Hanceville, AL will be 4 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.
Mrs. Pope was born on April 19, 1959...
Arrests and Incidents reported June 19, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
June 18
theft of property-1st degree; person; cash
theft of property-2nd...
Hanceville’s 10th annual Kids’ Night Out a booming success
Wilma Whateley, center, attended the event with her family, “We’ve had so much fun!” (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - To help students celebrate the start of a new school year and enjoy one more day of summer, the City of Hanceville held its...
Eagles, Lady Eagles Lose Close Contests
FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.
Cold Springs 52, Mars Hill 58 (Girls)
Bailey West quickly got Cold Springs on the board with a lightning quick three that...
East Elementary’s Shamrock Shuffle takes off at 8 a.m. Saturday
East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins is excited for Saturday morning’s second annual Shamrock Shuffle. The run starts at 8 a.m. at the school. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The second annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K/ 1-Mile Color Run is upon us and it will get...
CRMC Auxiliary awards scholarship to West Point grad Kimberly Brooke James
Photo: CRMC Auxiliary President Sarah Hicks presents the 2016 Auxiliary Scholarship to Kimberly Brooke James.
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary recently awarded West Point High School graduate, Kimberly Brooke James, the Auxiliary Scholarship in the amount of $500. James will attend Wallace State...
Be Winter Aware: Keep Your Pets Safe This Winter
CULLMAN - Last winter was one of the coldest on record for Alabama. Multiple polar vortexes caused higher than average snowfall and temperatures were well below freezing. Add to that a wind chill that was in the negatives, and you have a recipe for...
Abandoned house burns near south Wal-Mart
CULLMAN, Ala. - An abandoned house along Olive Street Southwest just east of Wal-Mart burned Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry said his department received the call at approximately 2:20 p.m.
“It was fully involved on arrival,” said Bradberry. “It...
Obituary: Andy Harris
Andy Harris, 81, of Tuscaloosa entered in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. He was born July 11, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Harris was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Army. He was a...
Obituary: Jeff Allen Jewell
A graveside service for Jeff Allen Jewell, 67, of Bremen, Alabama will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021 at Jewell Family Cemetery in Bremen. Ted Blalock will be officiating.
Mr. Jewell is survived by his children: Brandy Cherrico Jewell, Jason McClain Jewell and Jessie...
WSCC Hosts Relay for Life Event
I lost my eyesight; the tumor had pressed against my optic nerves causing me to become blind. But just because I lost my vision doesn’t mean I lost my vision for living.”
Lindsey Jones, Cancer Survivor
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Common Read committee joined...
West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement
Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016.
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The biggest immediate order of business was the town's...
Hanceville to remove Home Economics/AG and Welding buildings from high school
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council met for their regular meeting on Thursday night at City Hall with all members present.
Mayor Kenneth Nail provided an update on the work the city is doing at Hanceville High School which includes removing the home EC/AG...
Jacobs proclaims Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15, Police Week May 10-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday officially proclaimed May 15, 2020 “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week of May 10-16, 2020 “Police Week” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation from Jacobs was Cullman Police Chief...
Grace Place and director Bill Strandlund honored in Touchstone Energy 2019 #WhoPowersYou Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, Bill Strandlund, director of Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Place ministry to victims of memory loss, placed fourth in the nationwide 2019 #WhoPowersYou Contest sponsored by Touchstone Energy Cooperative, Inc. and open to members of Touchstone’s network of local cooperatives....
Obituary: Edward Louie Scarborough
Edward Louie Scarborough, 66, “Special Ed”, “Fast Eddie”, “Big Ed”, “Grandaddy” and “Dad”, went to his heavenly home on May 10, 2024. He was surrounded by his immediate family at UAB hospital after a battle with ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). To know Ed...
Special B-17 Bomber flights ahead of this weekend’s Veterans Day celebration
CULLMAN - Members of the local press and special guests on Thursday were treated to rides on the B-17 Flying Fortress, Aluminum Overcast at Cullman Regional Airport.
As described by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the organization that owns and operates the plane, along with...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats win crowns at North Alabama Twilight Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – There
was cross country action at Cross Creek Golf Course in Cullman Monday night and
both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats outpaced the rain and the other teams in
the field to take home titles. Cullman’s Bernarda Tizapa posted a time of
17:49.82 to capture...
Curt’s Closet donates clothes to Hurricane Sally victims
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the southern part of the state was devastated by Hurricane Sally last month, many Cullman residents found ways to help the people affected. In one case, local nonprofit Curt's Closet sent clothes to the family of a single mother whose...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops road trip at Dora 37-6
DORA, Ala. – After upending Fultondale at home last week to collect a big win in its region opener, Hanceville was forced to travel this week for another region showdown, this time against the Bulldogs of Dora. Hanceville trailed 16-0 at the half and...
‘What better way than to serve food to the community?’
The Link, Kingdom Life Church team up for Community Meal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Link of Cullman County on Thursday, March 23, hosted its monthly Community Meal. This month it was sponsored by the Kingdom Life Church of Cullman.
Kingdom Life Church Head Pastor Heath Tinker,...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Point made the short trip to St. Bernard for a pair of varsity matchups against the Saints and Lady Saints Tuesday night and both Warrior squads returned home with wins. The Lady Warriors edged St. Bernard 4-3 thanks in large...
Lots of family fun planned in Hanceville this month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville is hopping this summer. After last weekend’s successful Grilled Cheese Festival, the city will be hosting a Bull Bash Weekend next Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11.
Sponsored by the City of Hanceville and Double Creek Rodeo Company, the weekend...
Obituary: Diane Evans Mead
Diane Evans Albright Mead, 64, of Falkville passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. She was born April 10, 1956 to Donald and Dean Johnson Evans, who have preceded her in death.
Her family will receive friends at Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, Oct. 9. 2020...
Obituary: Walter Anderson Brazelton Sr.
A graveside service for Walter Anderson Brazelton Sr., 74, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Ready Cemetery in Toney, Alabama. Reverend Richard Roberts will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021...
Obituary: Burell Boyd (Updated)
Burell Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Burell was born
January 20, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama.
Burell is survived by his wife of 68 years: Doris "Cheiko" Boyd; sons: Rick (Gail) Boyd and Clark (Mary) Boyd; daughter: Dianne (George)...
CCSO Citizens’ Academy underway
CULMAN, Ala. – The third class of the spring 2023 session of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy was held Tuesday night. This session focused on educating participants on patrol.
Captain Ricky Blackwood started the session by telling the group about Project Lifesaver, a...
Gobble, gobble: ‘Turkey Time’ at the Agriplex
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saturday morning was an exciting introduction to fall for the North Alabama Agriplex’s Farm Kids Club. The topic for November was “Turkey Time,” and the children got to get up close and personal with Tom the Turkey.
Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey took...
Marshall leads 19-AG coalition supporting IN law prohibiting boys from playing on girls’ sports teams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the State of Indiana’s law prohibiting boys from playing on girls’ sports teams. Indiana’s law defines sex in terms of reproductive biology...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it to last week’s drive-thru Back-to-School Bash. Although a departure from the normal evening of outside fun due to COVID-19, the...
Travis Tritt and DeeJay Silver set to perform in June at Rock the South
CULLMAN – A legend in country music and a DJ who’s created his own legend since the inception of Rock the South will both be taking the stage at this year’s fastest growing country music festival.
“Travis Tritt is an icon in country music. I...
PREP SOFTBALL: Holly Pond, Addison collect Thursday night wins
Addison 12 - Cold Springs 2 (Softball)
Cold Springs jumped out to an early lead in their opening at-bats. Kortnie Williams hit a leadoff single to right field on the first pitch, then Ciara Calvert drew a walk. Later on, the Lady Eagles pulled off...
Obituary: Melvin Clyde Smith, Jr.
Graveside services for Melvin Clyde Smith, Jr., 64, of Hanceville will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Fairview West Cemetery with Chaplain Shannon Hipp officiating.
The son of the late Clyde and Martha Smith died Saturday, Sept. 12 at his residence. He...
Alabama begins paying Lost Wages Assistance Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that Alabama began paying the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program Sept. 3, 2020. The LWA Program was created by President Donald Trump’s memorandum earlier this month in response...
BREAKING: Alan Jackson to perform in Cullman June 5
Updated 5-27-20 10:43 a.m.
Details: Alan Jackson Small Town Drive-In Concert
Friday, June 5 at York Farms, 1872 County Road 469, Cullman, AL
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:45 p.m.
VIP: $199.99 (closest access to stage)
General Admission | Car (up to two passengers): $99.99
VIP Additional...
Arrests made in Crane Hill burglary
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people from Morgan County are behind bars in the Cullman County Detention Center following their arrests Wednesday in connection to a burglary at a property in Crane Hill.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said deputies and investigators arrested Amanda Hope...
Chamber reception celebrates local industry, economic success
Dale Greer, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency, asked County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney to join him as he talked about their accomplishments. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Industry Appreciation Reception...
Gentry speaks about Fairview murder
Sheriff Matt Gentry speaks to reporters Tuesday afternoon. / W.C. Mann
FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke with the media about the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn II, of Hartselle, and the joint Hartselle Police/Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigation...
Obituary: Billy Leon Pierce
Billy Leon Pierce, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
A visitation for Billy will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 7037 SR - 212, Covington, GA 30016.
A celebration of...
Coffee for a cause
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kathryn Neese, owner of Scooter’s Coffee in Cullman, has found a way for her business to give back to local causes with monthly Days of Giving in which a percentage of the days’ sales are donated to a worthy cause. This...
Former Aggie standout Bryson Fletcher earns scholarship at Coastal Alabama
BAY MINETTE, Ala. – There
was big news from the Alabama coast last week for a former Fairview standout. After
his teammates and coaches set up a surprise for him last Thursday, Bryson Fletcher
was awarded an athletic scholarship with the Sun Chiefs of Coastal Alabama
Community College....
Weekend event postponements
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to expected inclement weather, several local communities have opted to postpone outdoor celebrations originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
Below is a list of postponements submitted to The Tribune.
Cullman County Christmas Parade
Postponed to Saturday, Dec. 9,...
2 arrested for impersonating Cullman Police officers
Larry W. Smith, Jr., left, and Terry L. Hayes, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two men were arrested on Wednesday in a bizarre incident in which both allegedly identified themselves as officers with the Cullman Police Department to a couple in a domestic...
Obituary: Cassandra Leigh Hunter
Memorial Service for Cassandra Leigh Hunter, age 36, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Hunter...
Obituary: Mary Evelyn Calvert
Mary Evelyn Calvert of Cullman passed away Jan. 22, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born Oct. 16, 1931 to Thomas and Avis Middlebrooks Massey.
Mrs. Calvert worked at Americold for many years. Mrs. Calvert lived in Morgan County prior to moving to...
Obituary: Robert Ennis Shannon
Robert (Bob) Shannon, 70, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1949 to Robert (Buddy) and Vonda Shannon.
He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. Bob retired from Morgan County School System where he taught...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s final drive falls just short in 23-16 loss at Muscle Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – After collecting a region win over Columbia at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a regional battle at Muscle Shoals. Like a lot of Cullman’s game this season, this one came down to...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 2
domestic violence; CR 223
possession of dangerous drugs; CR 437
May 3
domestic violence; CR 944
theft of...
Obituary: Bobby Lee Walker
Bobby Lee Walker, 72, of the Black Pond Community, entered into rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on June 21, 1949 in Jasper, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. -...
Wallace State promotes Crider to head cross country coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has promoted Tony Crider to head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics announced today.
“Tony Crider has proven himself in his role as assistant coach to the Wallace State cross country teams....
Obituary: William Fred Abel
Funeral service for William Fred Abel, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in New Horizon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3,...
Obituary: Betty Carol Graves
Now, a beautiful soul is at peace; hardworking hands are at rest.
Our own earthly angel, Betty Carol Graves, 77, answered her Father when he whispered her name.
Carol shared her life with her beloved husband, Elton Graves, for 56 years. Together, they shared a wonderful...
Arrest report: March 28
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Billy Allen, 49
chemical endangerment of a child (2 counts)
Beebe, Tyrone Daishawn, 20
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful...
