Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 23, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsDec. 19
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; Hwy. 278 E
burglary, cruelty to animals; CR...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 24
third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief; 4th St. SW; AC,...
Follow the money: Series to examine campaign finance activity in 2026 Cullman County races
CULLMAN, Ala. - Campaign finance reports filed with the Alabama Secretary of State are providing an early look at how candidates in Cullman County’s 2026 local races are raising and spending money. The Tribune will be publishing a series of articles taking a look at the financials of local...
COVID-19 case, vaccine update: Feb. 17
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 COVID-19 update from the Alabama Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard Hub
Case details
Total confirmed cases in AL: 378,785 (+416 since yesterday)
Probable cases in AL: 104,382 (+263 since yesterday)
Total confirmed deaths in AL: 7,324 (+63 since yesterday)
Probable deaths...
Local VFW to place flags in cemetery for Memorial Day, volunteers needed
CULLMAN - The local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cullman's VFW Post 2214, will be placing small American flags in the Cullman City Cemetery TOMORROW, Thursday, May 26 at 8 a.m. in preparation for Memorial Day. Volunteers are needed!
VFW member Ken Brown...
New Phone Scams Hit Cullman
CULLMAN – Recently, Cullman County residents have received phone calls from certain individuals claiming they represented credit card companies, sweepstakes companies, and the IRS. They are asking for personal information and money. These phone calls are scams.
“We in law enforcement are trying to make...
Obituary: Emma “Cissie” Conn
Mrs. Emma "Cissie" Conn passed away January 17, 2015. She was 53 years old.
A Memorial Service will be held January 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Destiny Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home January 21, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. until...
Obituary: Luetta Crider Kinney
Luetta Crider Kinney, 96, of Vinemont passed into her eternal rest at home surrounded by her children July 19, 2020. Graveside services will be at Enon Baptist Cemetery Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at Life Pointe Church, 347 Hills...
CEDA’s Jamie Troutman to receive UA’s Applied Economic Development honors certificate
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama Economic Development Academy recently completed its first Applied Economic Development Honors class with 18 young professionals from around the state participating in the program. Jamie Troutman, business development manager for the Cullman Economic Development Agency, completed the program...
Holly Pond talks paving, lights, Brooklyn Road
The Holly Pond Town Council (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council discussed leveling and resurfacing projects for several roads during its monthly meeting this week.
Mayor Bill Oliver and the council members are still determining which roads are in...
Obituary: John Patrick Castles
Funeral services for John Patrick Castles, 70, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Lawson officiating. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge...
‘It has been such a blessing to grow up with such amazing mentors’: Cold Springs’ Kaylee Windsor reflects on years in Royal Blue Band
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior band member Kaylee Windsor made many great memories during her years playing in the Royal Blue Band and she felt lucky to be around so many great fellow band members to compete with.
"Some of my favorite band memories...
Obituary: Charles and Connie Johnson
Rev. Charles Johnson, 71, and Connie Calvert Johnson, 74, of Crane Hill both passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Charles was born Dec. 9, 1950, to Troy Johnson and Azalee Phillips Johnson. Connie was born Jan. 13, 1948, to Athel Calvert and Lois White...
Saint Bernard Prep welcomes monk as assistant headmaster
CULLMAN - The president of Saint Bernard Preparatory School, Father Joel Martin, O.S.B., has announced the appointment of Brother Linus Klucsarits, O.S.B. as assistant headmaster of the School. Under the immediate direction of School Headmaster Daniel Baillargeon, Br. Linus will maintain an office in...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits 1st round matchups at Mortimer Jordan, game 3 set for Friday
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road Thursday night to face Mortimer Jordan in the opening round of the 6A State Playoffs and split the first two matchups with the Blue Devils, forcing a rubber match on Friday. Cullman dropped a tight game...
Arrests and Incidents reported September 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 24
theft of property-1st degree; City of Cullman; miscellaneous;...
‘Small miracles’: CCBOE sings praises of maintenance department
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its Thursday meeting commended the school system’s maintenance department for its hard work preparing the district’s 29 schools for the start of the 2022-23 school year.
“We’ve pulled off some small miracles, and I...
CULLMAN COUNTY TOURNAMENT: Bulldogs survive 63-62 thriller against Vinemont
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Varsity boys action in this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament officially tipped Wednesday night and things got started with the Hanceville Bulldogs and the Vinemont Eagles. After a very tight three quarters, the Bulldogs began to pull away in the fourth...
Obituary: Bonnie Fay Simpson Dove
Bonnie Fay Simpson Dove, formerly of Andalusia, passed away Tuesday morning, May 10, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab in Hanceville, AL. She was 88.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Needmore Road, Troy,...
Obituary: Calvin Billy Williams
Calvin Billy Williams, 84, of Nesmith Community, entered into rest on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Calvin was born on January 14, 1939 in Crane Hill to John Daniel and Velma Campbell Williams. He loved being outdoors, especially while fishing and...
Arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 11
unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; theft of property; Hwy. 278 E.
unlawful possession marijuana;...
Vinemont baseball gets upgrade thanks to Citizens Bank and Trust
Left to right: Citizens Bank and Trust’s Grace Griggs and Alan Wood, Coach Matt Collins, Josh Campbell from CBT and Vinemont High School Principal Robin Netherton / Citizens Bank and Trust
VINEMONT - The baseball program at Vinemont High School has some upgrades coming for...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 3
domestic violence; Hwy. 31
domestic violence; CR 544
harassment, disorderly conduct; CR 307
domestic violence, criminal mischief;...
Tony Townson announces candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tony Townson recently announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council, place 2. He will face incumbent David Moss in the Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election.
Below is Townson’s announcement:
Anthony (Tony) Townson announces his candidacy for Cullman City Council, Place 2 (Utilities)....
AHSAA details ‘Return to Play Best Practices’ document
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ever
since the coronavirus pandemic brought an early end to school and spring sports
back in March, we’ve been anxiously awaiting information about the upcoming
football season. Wednesday finally brought some of the answers we wanted when
the AHSAA’s Central Board approved a plan to...
Hanceville FFA wins inaugural Cullman County Fair Farm Olympics
CULLMAN, Ala. - A team from Hanceville High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) on Friday evening won the inaugural Cullman County Fair Farm Olympics. In events including the team plank walk, nail driving, hay bale stacking, rope climbing and a wheel barrow race,...
Commission recognizes Broncos, Lady Aggies basketball teams; Stony Lonesome plans memorial
Holly Pond Broncos varsity basketball team with coaches and commission members
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met amid a packed-out conference room this week, as they welcomed basketball players from Holly Pond and Fairview High Schools. The varsity Broncos, as well as the varsity...
TONIGHT: 6 fun Friday night events
Here are some fun things happening tonight, Friday, Dec. 13.
Cards in The Park
Cards in The Park Display (Dec. 7-31), Governor’s Park in Holly Pond
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions...
Saddle up! Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Special Needs Mini Rodeo a roaring success
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) kicked off its annual Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo with a Thursday morning mini rodeo for the Cullman area’s special needs community. Approximately 1,400 students and other special needs guests came from across the county and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville blows by Glencoe 73-41 to win 3A, Area 12 tournament title; Friday area tournament scoring recap
HANCEVILLE, Ala – The
Bulldogs returned to Lane Horton Gymnasium after knocking off J.B. Pennington
earlier this week and this time, they were facing Glencoe for this year’s 3A,
Area 12 tournament championship. Hanceville set the tone right out of the gate
and handled the Yellow Jackets 73-41...
Dodgeball tournament raises more than $1.3K for emergency responders
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Eight teams and their fans from around Cullman County gathered at Hanceville High School’s Lane Horton Gymnasium Saturday for the second annual Life Lines 4 Thin Lines Dodgeball Tournament. Teams representing the fire departments of Good Hope, Hanceville, Crane Hill, Johnson’s...
CCSO arrests 2 for crimes against children in separate cases
James Hinman, left; Brandon Combs, right (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two men, in separate incidents, for crimes against children.
On Friday, James Tyler Hinman, 37, of Hanceville, was charged with torture, willful abuse of a...
Holly Pond Town Council meeting notes: May 5, 2025
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At its Monday, May 5, meeting, the Holly Pond Town Council approved the minutes and financial report from last month’s meeting before moving on to committee updates, including plans for new landscaping near the event center, ongoing streetlight and sign...
Gudger announces $750K in state grant funding for research and technology park in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, this week announced that the City of Cullman is receiving a $750,000 state grant to assist with development of the Frank Research and Technology Park.
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer told The...
2025 in Cullman County: Challenge, change and community
CULLMAN, Ala. - From unprecedented challenges to public trust to historic investments in education and infrastructure, 2025 reshaped Cullman County in lasting ways.
The year was not defined by a single headline but by a sequence of moments that demanded reflection, required accountability and revealed...
All-County Cheerleaders recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many Cullman County student athletes were honored at the Cullman County Basketball Tournament Friday night, Jan. 26.
Several local cheerleaders were named to the 2024 Cullman County All-County Cheer Sideline Team, 2024 All-County Cheer Competition Team and the 2024 All-County Cheer Team....
Obituary: Nancy Carol Nobinger
Funeral service for Nancy Carol Nobinger, age 79, of Athens, will be Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Wade Maynard officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday. Interment will be...
Obituary: Randall Neal Wells
Randall "Randy" Wells, 63, of Cullman passed away Feb. 20, 2020. He was born Feb. 10, 1957 to Calvin “Sonny” Wells and Nelda Jo Goodlett Wells.
Survivors include sons Calvin R. Wells and John Paul Bertis Wells; daughter Kathryne (Chris) Striker; sisters Jolaine Wells, Deann...
Obituary: Bernice Roberts
Visitation to celebrate the life of Bernice Lynn Roberts, 55, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Roberts passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional....
Jeremiah Castille speaks at 2017-18 Leadership Cullman County graduation
Jeremiah Castille, left, speaks with Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall and Cullman County Schools’ T.J. Franey at Tuesday night’s 2017-18 Leadership Cullman County graduation at Terri Pines Country Club. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot towards the road to the Winston County championship. The Lady Bulldogs won the first game 45-36 to avenge an earlier loss...
Obituary: Billie Gale Bland Vansant
Funeral services for Billie Gale Bland Vansant, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Baptist Church; with interment in the church cemetery. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at...
Arrests and Incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Feb. 6• attempt to elude police officer; CR 1545• burglary; CR 62• domestic violence;...
Obituary: Elmer Andrew Shedd
Elmer Andrew Shedd, 92, of Wyandotte, Michigan formerly of Haleyville, entered into rest on Feb. 26, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Shedd was born on Aug. 29, 1926, in Phil Campbell, Alabama. Elmer served in the United States Navy during World...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and will use it as a summer home.
Mrs. M.W. Howard stopped...
Cullman County’s Grahem Meharg named Alfa Insurance Agent of the Year for Alabama
From left are District Manager Nicky Suggs; Executive Vice President of Marketing Al Dees; Agent Grahem Meharg and his wife, Tara; Alfa Insurance President Jimmy Parnell; and Senior Vice President of Marketing for North Alabama Tim Timmons.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alfa Insurance Agent Grahem Meharg...
‘The shelves are empty’: Cullman Caring for Kids in desperate need of donations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), the area child abuse prevention advocate best known for its very active food bank, is desperately in need of donations, according to Director Javon Daniel, who said the shelves are empty.
Daniel reports that the food bank...
Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration 5K/Fun Run coming April 12
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - As part of the Fairview High School 100 Year Celebration, a 5K race and Mile Fun Run will take place Saturday, April 12.
Event Coordinator and Fairview teacher Leslie Arnold said proceeds will benefit the school through the work of the Alumni...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops regular season finale to Brewer 24-17
WEST POINT, Ala. – After clinching a playoff spot last week against Ardmore, the West Point Warriors looked to carry that momentum over into their home game against the Brewer Patriots on Thursday night. It was a tightly contested game but Brewer's kickoff return for a...
5th Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Hunt family is proud to announce the fifth Annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament, set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Cross Creek Golf Course. Established in memory of longtime community leader and former City of Cullman...
Commission releases official statement on Stony Lonesome deaths
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission, through Cullman County Attorney J. Chad Floyd, released the following statement this afternoon regarding the ATV crash that resulted in the deaths of two people on Saturday. Click here to read the story.
The Cullman County Commission would like...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Lions drop opening round game to Odessa College in NJCAA National Tournament
The Wallace State softball team opened the 2025 NJCAA National Tournament with a 6-2 loss to 6th-seeded Odessa College. The Lions will play again on Wednesday in the loser’s bracket.
Wallace State fell behind 1-0 in the bottom of the first on a single.
The Lions took the...
#BartonStrong event raises over $20K to benefit Jack Aces rider
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday, Jan. 27, saw more than 1,000 attendees come out to Brick Haven to show support for Jack Aces Motorcycle Club member, pillar of the riding community and deeply loved friend, Derrick Barton. More than $20,000 was raised through cornhole, pool...
Not his first rodeo: Former Alabama AG and current AG candidate Troy King visits with supporters in West Point
Troy King, third from left, is flanked by Bradley Williams, far left, and Josh Speakman, far right, along with Brandin’ Iron employees at the restaurant Thursday evening. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
WEST POINT - West Point’s Brandin’ Iron Steakhouse welcomed a special guest Thursday...
Obituary: Sandy Miller
A graveside service for Sandy Miller of Hanceville will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Wayne Wisener and Trueman Davis will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for a visitation on Friday prior to the service...
Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general
Jeff Sessions testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Source: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
(RNN) - The Senate has confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.
Sessions was confirmed by a vote of 52-47. He needed...
Saint Bernard recognizes students on Honors Night
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard recognized students for their academic accomplishments during the 2022-23 Academic year on May 3 in the Abbey Byre.
Headmaster Fr. Joel Martin welcomed everyone in attendance and reminded students that the night’s celebration is a great one, but that the...
CPRST: Softball, T-ball and baseball registration now open
CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration for softball, T-ball and baseball through Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is open now through Feb. 13, 2025.
According to CPRST, signups are for kids aged 3-12. Practices will begin in March, with two weekly practices on Monday, Tuesday...
Wallace State experiences historic success with 4 first-year coaches leading the charge in 2024-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College embraced a new era of leadership across its athletic programs, with four new head coaches stepping into prominent roles for the 2024–25 academic year. While each brings a unique background and approach, Faron Key (men's basketball), Joseph...
Obituary: Daphne Watson
Memorial services for Daphne Watson, 90, of Hanceville are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Watson passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Hanceville Nursing Home.
UPDATE: Search continues for missing boater Kelsey Starling of Troy
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL - In a press release issued by Sgt. Chad Pate, ALEA-Marine Patrol Division, Northern District Assistant Commander, the search for missing boater, Kelsey Starling of Troy, is still underway.
"Search efforts began this morning around noon," the release stated. "No new...
Cullman County Public Library hosts Summer Reading Program kick off
CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be hosted outdoors with water activities, the skies threatening a downpour, and was decided to hold registration for the program inside....
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,...
ALEA: ‘You Do Have a Choice’ National Passenger Safety Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Passengers accounted for 62% of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware of how to avoid dangerous situations as a passenger.
That’s why the...
COVID-19 drive-thru testing available at Cullman Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - A drive-thru COVID-19 test site has been set up at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center by local physician Jeremy Stidham. The site will be open at 8:30 each morning and will operate until each day’s worth of test kits has...
Obituary: Liddie Bee Bryan
Funeral service for Liddie Bee Bryan, age 90, of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Eidson Chapel Cumberland Presbytarian Church with Floyd Bradford officiating; interment in Eidson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 3
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; attempt to elude police...
St. Bernard Preparatory School Class of 2017
St. Bernard Preparatory graduation will be Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Abbey Church.
“God has blessed us by your presence on this campus. May he bless you as you walk into the adventure of life ahead.”
Proudly, Father Joel Martin, O.S.B.,...
Community invited to help Alabama Retail Association kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’ Friday in Cullman
Magan Bartlett, from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, holds a "Shop Alabama for the Holidays" sign at last year's event. The Alabama Retail Association will kick off this year's event on Friday in Cullman. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN – For the second year in...
Obituary: Betty Dean Slaten
Funeral services for Betty Dean Slaten, 72, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Aris officiating; interment in Enon Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Downtown Grill is back: ‘We hope the community will love it as much as we do’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s popular Downtown Grill is back, a little more than year since a fire shut the restaurant down.
Owners Justin and Sara Lee experienced a complete loss of their business last fall when an electrical fire in the Grill’s kitchen claimed the...
Obituary: James Edward Schrader
James Edward Schrader, 58 of Crane Hill passed away on Thursday March 31, 2022 in Cullman. He was born on November 11, 1963 in Washington, DC to Charles William and Clara Ann Alvis Schrader.
He is preceded in death by his father.Survivors include his mother:...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors rally in 2nd half to top Hatton 62-49, Holly Pond falls to Priceville 66-38
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament tipped off at West Point High School Monday afternoon and a pair of local teams are in the field for this year’s event. The Holly Pond Broncos faced off against Priceville in Monday’s opening...
Seasonal depression–Being neighborly could be the difference
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although for most, the holidays bring many fun events and family time, for others, they can be reminders of loss and loneliness. The bat of seasonal depression often sweeps in when the days get shorter and the night appears earlier each...
CWAC to host Christmas in July to aid local food bank
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will be decking the halls on July 8 for Christmas in July. The center will offer half-priced day passes and $50 off memberships to those who bring nonperishable food items for the Cullman Caring for Kids...
Cullman County voters nix 15% medical marijuana tax
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local Amendment 1, which would have levied a 15% tax on medical marijuana, did not pass. The additional tax would have benefited the Cullman County District Attorney’s Office, with a small portion going to local mental health services.
With 49 of 51 boxes...
Obituary: Lavonia Everee Miller
Funeral service for Lavonia Everee Miller, 84, of Baileyton will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Welcome Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Revs Jerry Lake and Terry Blankenship will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church...
Obituary: Claudia Laverne Smitherman
Claudia Laverne Smitherman, age 80, of Arley, passed away Jan. 28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born on April 12, 1942 in Slaton, Texas.
Private services will be held on a later date.
Claudia is survived by her daughter, Stacy Patton (Danny); sons, Lynn Smitherman and...
Talent Search program receives $415,000 grant to help area students
HANCEVILLE - A program that helps students who may not normally think they could attend college do just that has been extended at Wallace State Community College thanks to a federal grant. WSCC has been awarded $415,920 to continue funding for its Talent Search...
Bremen’s Stan and Suzanne Wood named Southern Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Tree Farm System (ATFS) on Wednesday announced four Tree Farmer families from among more than 70,000 certified Tree Farmers as this year’s Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year.
They are:
South: Stan and Suzanne Wood of Bremen, Alabama...
Mind, body and coffee: new downtown Hanceville shop offers well-being for the whole person
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - During Hanceville’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Leah and Ace McCollins slipped in behind the line of street vendors on Commercial Street for a “soft” opening of their new coffee-and-much-more shop named Rise Up. The business completes the Commercial...
West Elementary’s Shaddix named elementary counselor of the year
ASCA/ACA Elementary School Counselor of the Year Elizabeth Shaddix works at West Elementary School in Cullman. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Nov. 16, West Elementary School’s Elizabeth Shaddix was named Elementary School Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association at the...
Camelot Books offers unique local options for comic books and literature
CULLMAN, Ala. - While many are probably familiar with the bookstore that resides on the corner of 207 3rd St SW, what may yet be unfamiliar is its recent change in ownership and, as a result, a name swap from the well-known Deb’s Bookstore...
Fairview council meeting raises question of property de-annexation, how it could happen
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Tuesday evening Dr. Josiah Daily, assistant fire chief of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, who owns both the Fairview Quick Stop and The Hutch Restaurant, addressed the Fairview Town Council, requesting to have his properties de-annexed from the Town of...
Local businesses, residents preparing for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South returns this weekend. As the city prepares, many are filled with excitement. For some who live and work near the venue site, the weekend brings a mix of opportunities and challenges.
Bloom Winery, located about 3 miles from York...
Hanceville’s McKean named to Abilene Christian University fall 2024 Dean’s Honor Roll
ABILENE, Texas - Abilene Christian University has named Kaci McKean of Hanceville to the fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll. McKean is a senior Art major.
McKean is among more than 1,800 students named to the fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll.
To qualify for the Dean's Honor...
Ainsworth talks fuel tax with Cullman Republicans
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, left, and Roy Drinkard, right, at Saturday's Cullman County Republican breakfast (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth visited Cullman County Saturday morning to speak at the Cullman County Republicans' monthly breakfast meeting....
Blue Devils control 2nd half, take down Warriors 42-20
KIMBERLY - The 3-3 West Point Warriors traveled to Kimberly Friday night to take on region foe, 4-2 Mortimer Jordan. The clock hit zero in the fourth quarter with a final score of 42-20 Blue Devils but the game was much closer for the...
Save a life by getting CPR certified
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, Jan. 2, many people in Cullman and across the country watched live on television as 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field during the Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin received critical life-saving...
Vehicle runs into lake on County Road 437; occupants rescued
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/02/16/1-dead-after-wreck-cr-437-and-smith-lake
Updated 2-15-18 9:30 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Multiple emergency personnel responded Thursday night when a car ended up in Smith Lake at the end of County Road 437. A witness told The Tribune that the vehicle went airborne over the barrier...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,497 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,247 were confirmed...
Arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Feb. 9, 2021. 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
Feb. 8
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157;...
Winter storm for parts of Alabama
Significant impacts are likely for areas near and north of I-20.
Precipitation will begin to enter the western portions of the state after 9 pm Thursday and spread across all of Alabama between 12am and 6am Friday.
South of a Tuscaloosa to Alexander City to West...
NASA to air briefing, spacewalks to upgrade space station
WASHINGTON D.C. - Crew members from International Space Station Expedition 66 will conduct two spacewalks Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 23, to continue upgrades to the orbiting laboratory.
NASA will discuss the upcoming spacewalks during a news conference at 2:00 p.m. EDT Monday, March...
CHS Class of 1962 holds 55-year reunion
The Cullman High School Class of 1962 had its 55-year reunion on Saturday night at Top of the Town. They were the very first class to graduate from the new Cullman High School.
First row left to right: Katherine Denny Johnson, Juanita Schafer McCravy, Brenda...
The wheels of justice: active homicide cases in Cullman County, part 1
Editor’s note: All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty.
CULLMAN, Ala. - It has been said that the wheels of justice turn slowly, and Cullman County is no exception, with active homicide cases dating back to 2013, based on incidents back to 2012. The...
Cullman Police surprise safe drivers with Christmas goodies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) spent some time Tuesday prowling the city streets in search of . . . good drivers! Armed with ice chests full of hams and turkeys, officers looked for drivers exhibiting safe driving habits, and rewarded them...
St. Paul’s student Carter Daily wins inaugural Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee winners Destiny Siegel, third place; Carter Daily, first place and Jordan Graham, second place, with Cullman Lion Randy Kraft (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Lions Club hosted its first ever spelling bee at the Cullman...
Op-Ed: Fear of the known
Work. It's something most of us have to do at least five days each week. However, for some the work week turns into a work month, which morphs into working nearly every day.
I'm not complaining as the profession that chose me suits all aspects...
Obituary: Milton Adolf Lee
Milton Adolf Lee, 79, of Childersburg, formerly of Addison, entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City.
Adolf was born April 15, 1940 to Milton R. and Christine S. Lee in Addison, Alabama. He was a 1958 graduate of...
