(UPDATED) 15-year-old worker falls to death in accident at local business
Updated 7-1-19 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting in south Cullman. He fell through insulation in a gap left by the removal of old roofing, dropping an estimated...
(UPDATED) BREAKING NEWS: Stabbing on Cullman’s west side
Updated 1-13-17 12:05 p.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/01/13/victim-thursday-night-stabbing-idd
Updated 1-12-17 at 9:18 p.m.
According to Culpepper, the suspect has been identified as Roger Hines. Hines has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault. The victim is in surgery in Huntsville Hospital.
"We haven't been able to find relatives to notify,...
Possible Lightning Strike Sends Vinemont Woman to CRMC
VINEMONT – A possible lightning strike in Vinemont has sent one woman to Cullman Regional Medical Center for observation.
"Yes we did," confirmed Sheriff Matt Gentry. "They (paramedics) transported her to CRMC. She seemed to be okay."
Kelly Allen, Assistant Director for Cullman County EMA said the possible...
Car chase ends at Cullman Walmart; no injuries reported
CULLMAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, along with officers with the Cullman Police Department, worked jointly in an effort to track down a suspect who led officers on a car chase from near West Point to the front doors of the...
Active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman Police Department, there was an active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night.
Lucas Boyd, 34, of Cullman was arrested for arson in the Second degree in connection to the fire.
This article will be updated.
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BREAKING: Source of threat to Good Hope High School identified
Image shows online threat made to Good Hope High School Wednesday night. / Courtesy of Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN - The source of an anonymous online threat made Wednesday night against Good Hope High School has been identified, said Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette.
Barnette...
CPD asking for public’s help in locating 2 persons of interest
Updated: Sept. 16 at 9:17 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Jerome Flanigan and Kayla Thursby.
Flanigan, a 34-year-old African-American male, and Thursby, a white female, are persons of interest in the CPD's investigation of a suspicious...
Two Found Dead in Wooded Area Behind Cracker Barrel; Foul Play Not Suspected
Updated 04/08/16 - 8:40 p.m.
Cullman County coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick has released the names of the two deceased individuals, located in a wooded area on Friday afternoon.
Mother and son Neysa Wood,49, a white female and Daniel Wood, 28, a white male were both from Cullman,...
(Updated) Firefighters on scene of house fire on CR 706
Updated story: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/07/11/update-least-1-person-has-died-following-early-morning-house-fire
Updated 7-11-17 3:37 a.m.
One of the people rescued from the house is being airlifted to an area hospital. County dispatch has revised the address to 1461 County Road 706.
Updated 7-11-17 3:12 a.m.
Both people have been rescued from inside the home. The house...
Judge in Case Against CHS Principal Recuses Himself
CULLMAN - The judge in the case against Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin this morning recused himself from the case.
District Judge Wells "Rusty" Turner III filed the paperwork this morning, to "avoid the appearance of impropriety and to prevent any perceived bias...
Wallace State Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest Growing Colleges
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College has earned a place among Community College Week’s ranking of the nation’s fastest growing community colleges with enrollments of 5,000 or more, the only community college in Alabama to do so. Wallace State placed 39th on the list...
10 Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Arrested During Compliance Checks
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made the arrests of the ten non-compliant sex offenders while conducting compliance checks on the 225 registered sex offenders located in Cullman County from February 1st, 2015 through May 27th, 2015.
Also, during that same period of time sheriff deputies...
Shedd Schedules Public Hearing Regarding Cullman Memory Gardens
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, has scheduled a public hearing for this Saturday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. at Cullman City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is “to listen to the public regarding (my) proposed legislation to address the situation at...
Exit 305 Officially Opens
I like to cut ribbons for new factories and new roads because that means we are making good progress. In this part of the state, up here, you all are doing fantastic.”
Gov. Robert Bentley
GOOD HOPE – As of today, Friday, Jan. 22, exit 305,...
ADPH expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include people 55+, those with certain medical conditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced Friday that starting March 22, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people age 55 and older, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the population defined...
Breaking News: Governor Kay Ivey announces end of participation in all federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs effective June 19, 2021 including:
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides for an additional $300 weekly payment to recipients of unemployment...
Breaking News: Fairview football stadium still 8 weeks away from completion
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School’s football stadium has been in construction now for much longer than anticipated, with the most recent report stating that the stadium is still eight weeks from completion.
“And that’s eight weeks if they started last week,” said FHS Principal Chris...
SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Coffee, Jefferson, Montgomery, Morgan and Surrounding Counties
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a request for disaster assistance for Coffee, Jefferson, Montgomery, Morgan and surrounding counties. The approval is based damage assessments from severe storms and flooding that occurred from Dec....
BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond
BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned potentially deadly on Co Rd 160 in Bremen, Saturday evening.
“On July 6, 2019 at approximately 6:45 p.m. a...
Cullman County Championship Wrap-Up
HANCEVILLE - The Cullman County Basketball Tournament wrapped up tonight at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
Girls
Cold Spring Lady Eagles- 48
Good Hope Lady Raiders- 44
The Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles started the varsity action Wednesday night...
12-year-old boy killed on Smith Lake
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/26/update-troopers-release-name-of-12-year-old-victim-in-smith-lake-boating-accident/
Updated 5-25-19 10:16 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A 12-year-old boy was killed in a boating accident on Smith Lake early Saturday evening. The incident happened near Goat Island.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatick confirmed the fatality.
The Alabama Marine Patrol (AMP) Division of the Alabama...
(Updated) Car chase ends in crash at County Road 437 and Smith Lake
Updated 6-6-17 at 10:30 a.m. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/06/06/update-mental-illness-factor-late-night-car-chase-cr-437
Updated 6-6-17 at 1:18 a.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A car chase involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office ended in a crash near the end of County Road 437 and Smith Lake late Monday evening. The Cullman City Police Department was...
Suspect Leads CNET on Short Pursuit Ending with Apprehension
WHITE CITY – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry confirmed a car chase involving CNET, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Hanceville PD and Cullman City PD has successfully ended in White City after beginning on Hwy 31 near Johnsons Crossing Thursday afternoon.
“CNET officers had been...
Updated: Shots fired reported on County Road 623
CULLMAN - Officials with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office received a report of shots fired on County Road 623 in Cullman County at approximately 11 p.m. Friday evening.
According to the CCSO, at this time, there is no evidence of a shooting or that anyone...
Donald Trump elected president
WASHINGTON (AP) - 2:29 a.m. Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States.
The Republican nominee won Wednesday after capturing Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes, putting him over the 270 threshold.
Voters eager to shake up the nation's political establishment picked the celebrity businessman to...
Shooting in Phelan area, 1 person dead
Updated Oct. 5, 11:52 p.m.
PHELAN - A shooting in the Phelan area at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday evening resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred in an apartment on County Road 625.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Edwin Lee Wood, 43, of...
UPDATE: 2 Teenagers Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Cullman Man in Birmingham
Updated at 7:04 p.m. on April 21, 2016
BIRMINGHAM – Vershawn Edwards, 17, and Horayshio Fletcher, 17, have been arrested and charged with capital murder in the homicide of James Bennefield, 46, of Cullman. They are being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.
Officers...
Exclusive: ALDOT installs radar-based safety devices at Hwy. 278/CR 831 intersection, first of their kind in the state
BETHEL COMMUNITY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of
Transportation (ALDOT) on Tuesday morning installed a new safety system at the
dangerous intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and County Road 831 in the Bethel
community of west Cullman County. The system uses radar to detect approaching
vehicles on Hwy....
Overturned log truck has Hanceville PD rerouting traffic on Hwy 31
HANCEVILLE - According to Sheriff Matt Gentry a "log truck overturned in the median" on Hwy 31 in Hanceville.
Hanceville Police Department is working the scene and asking residents to detour the area. The overturned log truck is located just in front of Louisiana Pacific...
PREP SOCCER: Brown out, Hackbarth in as Lady Bearcats Head Coach
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The Lady Bearcats will have a new head coach on the sidelines next season.
Head coach Jacob Brown is leaving the program after six seasons and Luke Hackbarth
will be taking his place.
Cullman City Schools did
not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding Brown’s departure. CHS...
Gov. Bentley Requests Public Assistance for 39 Counties Impacted by December Storms
MONTGOMERY ‐ At the request of Gov. Robert Bentley, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) on Wednesday announced the state has formally requested federal disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The approval of this request will authorize the FEMA Public Assistance Grant...
Reckless murder indictment issued in 2020 Battleground shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Grand Jury on Tuesday indicted Christian Alexander Shane Lewter, 22, of Vinemont, with reckless murder in the August 2020 shooting death of Tazz Michael Wynn in the Battleground Community. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office took Lewter into custody...
Rock the South- Cole Swindell Announced as Part of 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Rock the South continues to make a statement in 2016 with the addition of Cole Swindell to this year’s lineup. A Georgia boy, Swindell and his music is infectious and will make for an incredible addition to the party at Rock the...
Officer-involved Shooting at Corner of Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street
CULLMAN – "We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was believed to be involved in a high-speed chase last night," said Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper. "The suspect told officers he was not going with them and...
Fire breaks out at Morgan Square Apartments
CULLMAN - A fire at Morgan Square Apartments damaged an estimated four units at the complex Thursday evening, according to Cullman City Police Assitant Chief Craig Green.
Green said the fire has been extinguished and there are no reported injuries.
2020 Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting canceled due to COVID; virtual options to be announced
Updated 11-23-20 at 3:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Cullman City Hall and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Executive Director Zac Wood, the 2020 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, which were scheduled for Dec. 4, have been canceled. Also canceled is the...
Multiple Arrests Made in Connection to the Attack of Morris Man
CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has arrested three individuals in connection to the beating and robbery of Steven Lee Mosley, of Morris, that occurred earlier this month.
Vaughn McClain, 48 years old of Foley, was charged with Robbery 1st degree.
Zachary Madison, 20...
1 ALDOT employee killed, 1 injured in crash on I-65
HUNTSVILLE - Two employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation were injured — one fatally — in a motor vehicle crash this morning in a work zone on Interstate 65 near the Tennessee River Bridge north of Priceville.
The crash remains under investigation by state...
Mallard Point Trailer Park, Vincent Marina hit hard by fires
CULLMAN – Fire crews from all around Cullman County have been battling blazes throughout the county for most of the day and are currently battling fires at Vincent Marina and Mallard Point Trailer Park.
“As of now we know that the marina has been hit...
Substation Power Outage Impacts Both City and County Residents
CULLMAN - A power outage is currently affecting residents living in the eastern portion of Cullman city and sporadic locations throughout the county.
Cullman Power Board Director Mime Manning said the substation is jointly operated by the CPB and Cullman Electric Cooperative.
"On our end (CPB)...
Possible road rage leads to shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church (Update)
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church.
According to a Tribune crew member on the scene, the alleged shooter fled in a White Buick Enclave but later...
BREAKING: Alan Jackson concert postponed until June 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - County star Alan Jackson's Small Town Drive-In concert scheduled for June 5 in Cullman has been rescheduled for June 12.
The following statement is from Jackson's website:
"Country music superstar Alan Jackson’s “Small Town Drive-In” concerts – planned for this week in Cullman,...
Evacuation in progress following bomb threat at Comfort Suites
UPDATED June 22, 7:20 p.m.
Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper says that the scene at Comfort Suites has been cleared. "The call came in just before 7 o'clock and the officers with the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff's Office and staff of the...
Update: manhunt resolved
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies arrested Jeffery Barton, 43, of Guinn.
Barton was charged with burglary/force, burglary/no force, theft of property 1st / vehicle, robbery/residence/gun and kidnapping.
This began on Friday, June 3, when CCSO deputies responded to a...
BREAKING NEWS – Tennessee man struck and killed passing through Cullman heading home
CULLMAN - A fatal traffic accident occurred overnight in Cullman. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Summertown, Tennessee resident Michael Hurgeton, 43, was struck and killed as he turned onto AL Highway 157 headed home.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Mr. Hurgeton,...
Cullman High School Principal and Assistant Principal Arrested on Trespassing Charges; Released Same Day
CULLMAN - On the afternoon of April 20, Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Vice Principal Mark Stephens turned themselves in to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office following a complaint made by a student’s parent. Multiple sources alleged both Bouldin and Stephens...
Sheriff Gentry Asking Residents to Stay Home
We are just asking people to stay in and not travel unless it necessary due to the road conditions."
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry wants residents to be aware of the deteriorating road conditions linked to today’s continuing heavy...
(Updated) CPD investigating death of infant at Economy Inn in Cullman
Updated 8-29-22 5:07 p.m
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of an infant.
CPD officers responded to a report of an infant death at the Economy Inn on U.S. Highway 31 (1834 Second Ave. NW, Cullman) around 12:30 p.m....
Berlin Community Taking First Steps Toward Incorporation
BERLIN - The community of Berlin is taking the first steps toward incorporation. This Saturday, April 9, there will be an open house at the Berlin Community Center from 2-7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend to get information and, most importantly, sign the...
Subject Apprehended in Bremen Shooting Incident; Victim in Stable Condition
Updated 06/01/2015 2:30 a.m.
BREMEN – Just before noon Sunday the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call near 417 Co Rd 109 in Bremen. Sheriff’s deputies began an active search for the alleged shooter, 70 year old Jack Wilson, who was to...
Closings and Cancellations Due to Winter Weather
CULLMAN - There are a number of closings and cancellations due to wintry weather moving through our area. Please see below for a complete list. We will update as information becomes available.
Last update: 6:58 p.m.
-----Cullman Regional Medical Center's Trauma Prevention program, scheduled for tomorrow,...
Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism wins prestigious National Gold Medal Award
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a journey from hopeful nominee to triumphant winner, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CPRST) this week won the esteemed National Gold Medal Award from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation...
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Nine; Meth Seized
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested nine individuals for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia today after executing a search warrant in the 800...
Joran van der Sloot sentenced for extortion and wire fraud, admits to murdering Natalee Holloway
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday, Oct. 18, and was sentenced for his role in a scheme to obtain $250,000 from Elizabeth (“Beth”) Ann Holloway, the mother of Natalee Holloway, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau...
(Updated) ATV accident near Cullman-Morgan Co. line; victim has ‘severe’ injuries
Updated 7-9-19 10:59 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - An ATV accident north of Vinemont Tuesday evening along the Cullman/Morgan County line near Lacon has left one person with severe injuries, according to Cullman EMS Director James Curtis.
"We have one victim. The victim's injuries are severe," said...
UPDATE: Deceased man found in Cullman storage unit identified
CULLMAN, Ala. - A deceased man was found in the Denson Avenue storage units in Cullman late on Tuesday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the man as Lawrence Rodney Balduf Jr., 40, from Cordova. It was reported that the man had been staying...
Inmate Worker Walks Away from Detention Center, Girlfriend Believed to Have Assisted
CULLMAN – On Friday, May 22nd, 2015, at approximately 7:53 p.m., an inmate worker walked away from the Cullman County Detention Center while cleaning the lobby area of the detention center.
The inmate is identified as Joshua James Lay, 37 years old, of Vinemont, Ala. Through...
EMA Working to Cleanup Minor Diesel Spill
CULLMAN - Cullman EMA and hazmat crews are working to clean up a minor diesel fuel spill, located on the railroad tracks just north of the Cullman County Stockyard.
"It's not a major spill and we are working to clean it up now," said EMA...
Man arrested in Sunday road rage shooting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Good Hope area on Sunday, December 5.
The CCSO said the incident resulted in an altercation with a person being shot.
As of Monday morning, Cullman County Deputies arrested...
UPDATED: ALDOT to Open New I-65/County Road 222 Interchange Jan. 22
UPDATE (Jan. 20): Due to the potential threat of rain, the location for the Exit 305 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony has been moved indoors to Topre America Corporation (1580 County Road 222).
GOOD HOPE - The long-awaited opening of Good Hope’s new I-65 interchange at County...
UPDATE: Sheriff Gentry confirms 2 fatalities in home on County Road 1301
UPDATED 7-17-17 9:52 P.M.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry has confirmed two fatalities in tonight's incident on County Road 1301. A visibly distraught Gentry, speaking to the media at the Kelley Community Center off Eva Road, said, "What I can confirm is that this afternoon,...
BREAKING NEWS: Cullman County Detention Center inmate dies; no foul play suspected
CULLMAN - An inmate at the Cullman County Detention Center has died. According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, inmate Cody Dwayne Strickland, 26, of Cullman, was taken to Cullman Regional early Sunday morning after being treated and evaluated for...
MISSING PERSON: Glenda Cofield Mahler, 42, of Cullman- UPDATE: FOUND
URGENT: Missing Person
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is trying to locate Glenda Cofield Mahler, 42, of Cullman.
She was last seen at her residence on County Road 703 by family when she left to go to the 278 West Laundromat located in Cullman.
If you have...
Man in Cullman Co. officer-involved shooting indicted for attempted murder
Updated 1-19-17 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The man who was part of an officer-involved shooting in Cullman County last fall has been indicted for attempted murder, according to Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock. Rodney Deland Looney, 44, of Cullman was indicted last...
RTS 2016 Announces 38 Special, Joe Diffie and Kane Brown
CULLMAN - Southern rock legends 38 Special, country icon Joe Diffie and new star Kane Brown join the Rock the South 2016 lineup. RTS promises “another huge announcement” next week as event tickets go on sale next Thursday with prices for the “workin’ people.”
Rock...
UPDATED: Juvenile Runaway Brought to CCDC by Citizen
UPDATED 11:03 P.M.
CULLMAN – Early Friday morning Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry was asking for the public's help in locating a local runaway.
That call was heard as “a citizen brought him to the sheriff’s office,” Sheriff Matt Gentry said. “We want to thank everyone...
Vinemont Town Hall, Scouts Clash Over Future of Town’s Scout Building
We’re trying to make the best decisions we can, based on the facts that we have. That’s how we operate.”
Vinemont Mayor J.D. Marcum
VINEMONT - Tension and emotions ran high at this month’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, with town and Scout leaders disagreeing over...
BREAKING NEWS: Charges dropped against former Cullman High principal Elton Bouldin
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin (center) in court on Tuesday (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - In a dramatic courtroom drama Wednesday morning, a mistrial was declared and charges dismissed against former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin. The...
Dr. Susan Patterson to Replace Dr. Doreen Griffeth as Cullman City Schools Superintendent
CULLMAN – At a special called meeting Thursday afternoon by the Cullman City School Board, Dr. Doreen Griffeth officially resigned as superintendent following her second year in the system, leaving the reigns to Dr. Susan Patterson.
“On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank...
BREAKING NEWS: Officer-involved shooting on County Road 1223
CULLMAN COUNTY - A source from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) has confirmed that there has been an officer-involved shooting within the last hour. The shooting occurred on County Road 1223 (Old 31 Highway) between Simmons Grocery and the Morgan County line, near...
Tribune Exclusive: Rumors Deli changing owners
CULLMAN, Ala. - Annette Harris, owner of Rumors Deli has announced the sale of the landmark Cullman eatery to the Coombs family of Houma, Louisiana. Mother/son team Jolene and Aaron Coombs will take charge of the deli March 1, with Harris staying on short-term...
Mayor Proclaims Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day
CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed Jan. 11, 2016 Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the City of Cullman.
Human trafficking is often called modern-day slavery and involves the use of coercion, force or fraud to get victims to perform labor or...
COVID-19: Ivey, ADPH issue new statewide public health order, effective immediately
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Statewide through April 5:
All gatherings of 25 persons or more, or...
BREAKING: Mae’s Food Hall to close after Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Cullman developer Shane Quick announced that his Warehouse District eatery Mae’s Food Hall will close on Oct. 5, at the conclusion of this year’s Oktoberfest celebration.
On Sunday evening, Quick issued this statement:
Mae’s Food Hall’s last day of operation will...
CRMC Announces 30-Bed Expansion; Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist Healthcare Professional of the Year
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area and increase in volume, particularly from inpatient visits, support the need for the expansion.”
CRMC Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson
CULLMAN - On...
Former mayor faces five criminal charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The former mayor of Baileyton who lost his seat as the incumbent in the 2020 race was arrested for five Grand Jury warrants on Tuesday.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Johnny Brant Dyar, 78, of Baileyton was arrested by the...
Update: Coroner identifies victim at U.S. 278 at Kugler Bridge
Updated 7-15-19 at 2:48 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Multiple agencies responded to a fatality at U.S. Highway 278 West at the Kugler Bridge at Vest Creek Sunday afternoon. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Ricardo Saucedo, 28, of Jacksonville, Florida.
Crews...
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...
Domestic Violence Incident Turns into Shooting at Dodge City Petro Lube; Suspect in Custody, No Injuries Reported
DODGE CITY – A domestic violence incident escalated to a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube Sunday evening around 6 p.m. Michael Dakota Libauskas, 29 years old of Hanceville, was arrested after a shooting at the Dodge City Petro Lube.
“A domestic incident earlier...
UPDATE: All-Clear Given at Cullman County Courthouse Following Bomb Threat
CULLMAN – According to Cullman County Matt Gentry, "the courthouse has been cleared by the Cullman Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff's Office and there are no signs of bombs."
Gentry stated that a person called the CPD close to 9 a.m. Monday morning.
"The caller...
BREAKING NEWS: Charges Against CHS Principal and Assistant Principal Upgraded; Both Men to be Reinstated Tomorrow, April 29
UPDATED 3:40 p.m.
Dr. Susan Patterson, Superintendent of Cullman City Schools, has issued the following statement:
The internal investigation has been completed in relation to the student home visit which resulted in the administrative leave for Dr. Bouldin and Mr. Stephens. The issues related to the...
Andrew Maresh found guilty for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn, II
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced in a press release on Thursday that Andrew Jacob Maresh was found guilty after a three-day jury trial in the Cullman County Circuit Court for the murder of Daniel Ray Osborn, II.
“Our thoughts and...
Community in mourning: Father, daughter killed in plane crash at Cullman Regional Airport
Updated 1-7-20 7:30 a.m.
“It’s a very sad day here, a very sad day for the local flying community.”
Cullman Regional Airport General Manager Ben Harrison
VINEMONT, Ala. - A Vinemont father and one of his daughters were killed in a plane crash Sunday at Cullman...
UPDATED: Shooting in city of Cullman leaves one man injured
Updated Sept. 17, 9:45 p.m.
CULLMAN - A shooting on the city's southwest side tonight left one person injured. Cullman Police Department (CPD) investigators are still on the scene of the incident, which happened in a residence on Second Street Southwest between Morgan and Denson...
Walter crash claims life of Blountsville woman
WALTER COMMUNITY, Ala. - The Cullman County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the fatality in a Friday afternoon vehicle crash in the Walter Community. Danna Nicholas, 56, of Blountsville, died when her car collided with a tractor-trailer in the 31000 block of...
Addison Bulldogs return to 1A football for 2016 season
ADDISON - Reclassification by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in January changed the culture for the Addison Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs were placed back in Class 1A after the two previous seasons being in the 2A ranks.
Addison is sixth in student enrollment for the...
BREAKING: Stolen car located in west Cullman, suspect in custody
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police on Friday evening recovered a stolen car following a traffic stop on Logan Avenue Southwest on the city’s west side. The vehicle was reported stolen in Hartselle.
Patrol Officer Zane Pounders stopped the vehicle and, when he ran the license...
UPDATED: HPD Escapee Apprehended by Birmingham PD at St. Vincent’s Hospital
UPDATED: 9:20 P.M.
CULLMAN – Following several hours of searching by most all Cullman City and County law enforcement agencies, Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long announced that escapee Alex John Ganey has been apprehended at St. Vincent’s Hospital by Birmingham PD.
“He was trying to check...
Early Dismissals and Closings Due to Stormy Weather on Tuesday
CULLMAN - As the threat of severe weather looms over our area, several area schools and organizations are announcing early dismissals and cancellations. Please check back often for updates.
As of 12:50 p.m., Feb. 2
St. Paul's Lutheran School will dismiss at 1 p.m. on Tuesday,...
CHS Theatre student Grant Holland brings home school’s 1st Superior rating from International Thespian Festival
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - On Thursday, Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre student Grant Holland became the first student in school history to earn a Superior rating at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, NE, taking the top honor in the category of Musical Theatre. Holland...
John Michael Montgomery and Kelsea Ballerini Join RTS 2016 Lineup
CULLMAN - Country music legend John Michael Montgomery, along with country sensation Kelsea Ballerini, will join the largest lineup ever at Rock the south including Florida-Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said, “Legends will always have a huge...
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...
It’s Official! Former City Council President Woody Jacobs to Run for Mayor
CULLMAN - Although the deadline for formal announcements is not until July 5, former Cullman City Council President Woody Jacobs has announced his intention to run for mayor of the City of Cullman.
"I just wanted to let you know so the word could get...
BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible charges can be confirmed I will let you know.”
BREMEN, Ala. – Shortly after 7 p.m. a call was received by
dispatchers...
Downtown Grill catches fire, closed until further notice
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Downtown Grill, a restaurant on 4th Street in Cullman, announced on their Facebook page that their business caught fire early Thursday morning.
According to their page, they said they will be closed until further notice and will continue to update their...
Barham’s career night propels Wallace State men in conference opener; Lady Lions fall to Gadsden State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s sophomore guard Marcus Barham registered a career-high 30 points and the Lions rolled to a 79-62 triumph over Gadsden State in their conference opener Tuesday night.
Barham entered the game as Wallace State’s leading scorer and more than doubled his...
UPDATE: CHS Principal Bouldin and Assistant Principal Stephens Placed on Administrative Leave
Photo: Dr. Elton Bouldin, left; Mr. Mark Stephens, right
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin and Assistant Principal Mark Stephens have been placed on administrative leave following their arrests yesterday for trespassing.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 20, Bouldin and Stephens turned themselves...
BREAKING NEWS: Authorities on scene of shooting in Baileyton
UPDATE 11:40 A.M.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office confirms that they have cleared both crime scenes at this time, but that the investigation is ongoing. They believe that the driver of the vehicle has left the area.
Here's what we know from Sheriff Matt Gentry:
"We believe...
Colony town clerk Patricia Ponder leaves following dismissal vote
COLONY, Ala. - Colony council member Ethel Alexander brought a motion Tuesday evening to remove town clerk Patricia Ponder from her role.
The vote was nearly unanimous, minus council member Jasmine Cole which abstained. Council member Eric Carweel was not present for the meeting.
More on...
(Updated) Hanceville man dead in officer-involved shooting
Updated 8-4-19 6:50 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was killed in an officer-involved shooting along County Road 599 near Hanceville Sunday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the man as Robert Clay Wilsford, Sr., 65.
Details remain scarce about the incident.
Hanceville Police Chief...
