Collision at Hwys. 278 and 31 downtown results in motorcyclist being airlifted to Huntsville
CULLMAN - A two-vehicle traffic incident tonight in downtown Cullman resulted in injuries, according to the Cullman City Police Department (CPD). The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and U.S. Highway 278 at approximately 5:55 p.m.
Said CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke, "A...
Hanceville man ID’d as 1 of the victims in Saturday night head-on collision
BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of Bug Tussle. One of the victims has been identified as Kevin William Crotty, 32, of Hanceville. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L....
City telecommunicators getting new dispatch software
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s emergency dispatch center will be using new software in order to better assist the residents of Cullman. According to Cullman Fire Rescue EMS Officer Danny Cain the new technology is called ProQA Dispatch Software and was purchased...
2-year-old and adult attacked by family dog; adult severely injured
Update from our friends at WVTM-13: http://www.wvtm13.com/article/grandfather-mauled-by-dog-while-saving-granddaughter-from-attack/15889506
Edited 1-24-18 6:24 p.m. Authorities originally told The Tribune that the adult was transported to Birmingham. He was transported to Huntsville.The story has been updated.
CULLMAN - An area man has been airlifted to Huntsville and a toddler taken...
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...
West Point man killed in early morning wreck on Hwy. 157
Updated 10-21-17 4 p.m.
WEST POINT - A West Point man was killed Saturday morning in a two-car wreck in the 10,000 block of Alabama Highway 157. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said that Jerry Wayne Brown, 70, of West Point was pronounced dead...
Mother, daughter ID’d as victims in Tuesday night crash
UPDATE: 3-29-17 1:30 P.M. http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/03/29/alea-speed-alcohol-factors-tuesday-nights-fatal-car-crash-trimble
TRIMBLE - A head-on collision Tuesday night near the 8000 block of County Road 813, close to the entrance of Smith Lake Park, has left a mother and daughter dead. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick early Wednesday morning confirmed...
Driven to be better: Local emergency responders practice driving techniques in advanced computer simulators
Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief Brian Bradberry stands outside the simulator
CULLMAN - It takes more than a driver’s license and a badge to drive an emergency vehicle. It takes lengthy training (Cullman firefighters will be on the job for three years before they even...
Addison woman pronounced dead at scene of wreck on CR 946
JONES CHAPEL - An Addison woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle wreck shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Dorthy J. Williams, 67, was the lone occupant of the vehicle, which ran off the roadway...
Cullman Fire Rescue firefighters and EMTs help train future medical professionals at CHS
CULLMAN - Members of Cullman Fire Rescue, both firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) recently had the opportunity to help train Cullman High School Medical Professional Academy (CHSMA) students in the proper placement of IVs. The group was led by Lt. Gary Mikus.
“Special thanks...
Small blaze contained at Warehouse Discount Groceries on Hwy. 157
CULLMAN - A 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from an air conditioner unit on top of Warehouse Discount Groceries on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman prompted an emergency response Tuesday afternoon.
According to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, "It was contained and it is out...
Cullman man killed in single-vehicle wreck on Eva Road
VINEMONT - One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Vinemont Wednesday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Randy Joe West, 40, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The wreck happened in the 900 block of County Road 1435 (Eva...
Victim of early morning wreck in Vinemont ID’d
VINEMONT – One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick. Alabama State Troopers said Steven Wayne Kennemur, 46, of Cullman was killed when the Ford Fusion he was driving was struck by a Chevrolet pickup.
Kennemur...
2nd victim ID’d in Saturday’s fatal head-on collision
BUG TUSSLE - Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick today released the name of the second victim of Saturday night’s fatal head-on collision in Cullman County. Julia H. Horn, 60, of Pinson was pronounced dead at the scene. Horn’s identification was delayed because her...
ALEA: speed, alcohol factors in Tuesday night’s fatal car crash in Trimble
TRIMBLE - Although the circumstances surrounding the head-on collision that killed a mother and daughter Tuesday night in Trimble are still under investigation, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said today that their preliminary investigation indicates speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
The...
Victim in Tuesday night’s fiery crash ID’d
GARDEN CITY - The victim in Tuesday night's fiery, fatal crash in Garden City has been identified. David Rouse, 32, of Cullman County, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
According to reports, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Rouse...
Vinemont woman victim of hit and run
VINEMONT - A Vinemont woman is in UAB Hospital, a victim of a hit and run Tuesday evening. The incident happened in the 100 block of County Road 1116 at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Alabama State Troopers identified the woman as Patricia Lorraine Brown, 39.
“The pedestrian...
Vinemont woman perishes in early morning fire
VINEMONT - An early morning house fire claimed the life of a Vinemont woman. The incident happened at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday on County Road 1367 in the Vinemont community.
Rebecca Self, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Child victim in Sunday camper fire ID’d
SIMCOE - The child who died in a camper fire in Simcoe Sunday morning has been identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick as Anthony Lynn Fitzgerald, 3.
Kilpatrick said the child was staying with an uncle in the camper.The incident occurred on County...
Hanceville man struck, killed by vehicle near Athens
LIMESTONE COUNTY - A Hanceville man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Limestone County early Saturday evening, according to a statement from Alabama State Troopers.
Cordell Hall Barnett, 74, a pedestrian, was hit by a 2017 Hyundai SUV on Alabama Highway 99, 3...
Fatal traffic incident at Hwy. 278 and County Road 747
BERLIN - A fatal traffic incident occurred tonight at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 East and County Road 747 in the Berlin community.
The three-vehicle incident happened at approximately 6:45 p.m.
The roadway is closed to traffic at this time.
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, Cullman...
Citizens’ Academy graduates latest class Tuesday evening
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange looks on as Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the Fall 2016 graduating class of the Cullman Sheriff's Citizens' Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Desperation Church in Cullman.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday...
(Updated) Fairview wreck claims life of Albertville woman
FAIRVIEW - An Albertville woman was killed in a two-car crash in Cullman County on Sunday. The wreck happened in the 500 block of Wesley Avenue in the community of Fairview.
Imelda Morales, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
Hanceville Fire Chief: J.B. Pennington fire finally out
The scene on Tuesday morning
HANCEVILLE - In a phone call to Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail around 6 p.m. Thursday evening, Hanceville Fire Department (HFD) Chief Roger Green announced that the fire that started early Tuesday morning at J.B. Pennington High School in Blountsville is...
Cullman woman ID’d as victim in Sunday wreck on US 278 W
Updated 4-22-18 10:20 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Cullman woman has been identified as the victim in Sunday afternoon's head-on collision on US Highway 278 West in Cullman County. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Robyn Ronae Cannell, 52, was pronounced dead at the...
Victim in Sunday night’s fatal collision in Berlin ID’d
Updated 3/13 8:56 a.m.
BERLIN - The victim in Sunday night's fatal traffic collision at U.S. Highway 278 East and County Road 747 has been identified. Donnie Ray Hardiman, 65, of Arley was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L....
Juvenile reported dead from gunshot on city’s southeast side
CULLMAN - A juvenile has reportedly died on the city's southeast side tonight, the result of a gunshot.
"At approximately 8:27 p.m., we received a call of a possible accidental gunshot," said Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper. "When officers arrived, they found a deceased juvenile...
New group, VOAD, aims to organize area disaster relief efforts
Chris Hopper, chairperson of the newly-created Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), left, and Phyllis Little, director of the Cullman County EMA / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Cullman County’s Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster organizational meeting was held Tuesday night at the Cullman...
Drivers ID’d in Monday night’s deadly collision in Johnson’s Crossing; support pouring in for family of man killed
JOHNSON'S CROSSING - A Hanceville man died last night in a three-vehicle incident on U.S. Highway 31 near Johnson's Crossing. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Steven Parris, 56.
According to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash...
2 Hanceville women ID’d as victims in Thursday morning wreck
Updated 3-15-18 at 7:15 p.m.
WALTER - Two people were killed in a head-on collision near the community of Walter Thursday morning, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who identified the victims as Michelle Denean Hicks, 45, of Hanceville and Natasha Nicole Byrd, 31,...
1 dead, 2 injured in multi-vehicle traffic incident near Johnson’s Crossing
UPDATED 1/2/17 8:55 p.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim in tonight's fatal car crash as Steven Parris, 56, of Hanceville.
JOHNSON'S CROSSING - A multi-vehicle traffic incident tonight just north of Johnson's Crossing killed one person and sent two to...
Update: Hanceville man dies in wreck off Mud Creek Bridge
HANCEVILLE - A Hanceville man was found deceased in a vehicle Wednesday at Mud Creek Bridge on County Road 538 in Hanceville.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Kim H. Daniel, 61.
Daniel’s SUV was found on its top in the creek,...
Fire department hot topic for Garden City council
GARDEN CITY - A large portion of the Garden City Town Council meeting this week focused on the town’s volunteer fire department and services. Of concern is that many of the people who live outside the town’s limits, yet still in the Garden City...
(UPDATE) Pedestrian stuck by vehicle in downtown Cullman
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in downtown Cullman early Thursday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Second Avenue Northeast and Arnold Street Northeast by Cullman City Hall around 8 a.m. / Wendy Sack for The Cullman Tribune
CULLMAN - A pedestrian...
Bremen woman ID’d as victim in early morning wreck
Updated 7-25-17 at 6:03 p.m.
BREMEN - A two-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Bremen woman. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Debbie Johnson Wilson, 54, was killed when the 2000 Dodge Ram she was driving was struck...
1 dead, 1 injured in wreck at notoriously dangerous Hanceville intersection
HANCEVILLE - One person was killed and one injured Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville residents say is a notoriously dangerous intersection.
The incident occurred around 5:05 p.m. at Alabama Highway 91 and Edmondson Road, according to Hanceville Mayor...
2-car collision at Hwy. 91 and CR 783 injures 4
Updated 1-26-17 11:56 a.m.
HOLLY POND - A two-car collision at Alabama Highway 91 and County Road 783 early Thursday morning sent two people to area hospitals.
Emergency responders from Holly Pond, Walter and Berlin worked the scene, where, according to County Dispatch, four people were...
On the move: preemption devices guarantee green lights for Cullman Fire Rescue
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Edward Reinhardt, Jr.
CULLMAN - When firefighters respond to a call, especially in town, they run a gauntlet of other vehicles in trucks that aren’t designed to be nimble. They have to be both safe and fast. In addition to extensive...
(Updated) Huge brush fire burning in Bremen area
Updated 5:44 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, there are eight departments still on the scene battling the fire; however, "It is contained at this time."
High winds are keeping the fire active, but firefighters are hopeful that the impending rains will...
UPDATED: Man who barricaded himself in home with gasoline confirmed deceased by CPD
Feb. 1, 2017 at 10:42 p.m. See updated article at: http://www.cullmansense.com/articles/2017/02/01/sbi-and-state-fire-marshal-leading-investigation-wednesday-nights-fatal-fire
UPDATED Feb. 1, 2017 at 6:38 p.m.
Sadly, CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper has confirmed that Frank Kane, the man who barricaded himself in his home with gasoline, has died.
"It didn't end the way we wanted...
Fatal house fire on CR 803 in Bethsadia community
BETHSADIA - Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a fully-involved house fire with at least one fatality in the 900 block of County Road 803, between County Roads 421 and 436.
Departments from Bethsadia, Logan, Trimble and Good Hope were called out to...
Crane Hill man ID’d as victim in Thursday night crash in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - A Crane Hill man was killed, and another person injured, Thursday night when a pick-up truck and 18-wheeler collided at what Hanceville residents say is a notoriously dangerous intersection. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Burshel Eugene Boatrite,...
After months of turmoil, peace, as Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department gets back to business
Kenneth Dees speaks with new Board Treasurer Butch Cupp and his wife after the meeting
BETHSADIA - The Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening. Much of the discussion centered on the results of a special called meeting...
Early morning wreck in Vinemont kills 1
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/09/05/victim-early-morning-wreck-vinemont-idd
VINEMONT - One person was killed this morning in a two-car collision, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
The wreck happened in the 1400 block of County Road 1269 just before 7 a.m.
The Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department responded, along with...
(Update 2) Victim identified in Monday’s traffic incident on Highway 157 in West Point
WEST POINT – The victim in Monday's traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point has been identified. Dana "Mark" Tucker, 53, of Calhoun County was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred near the 8200 block of Highway 157...
Multiple departments on scene of fire in 2500 block of CR 222
Updated 7-11-17 at 4:06 p.m.
County Road 222 is now re-opened.
Updated 7-11-17 at 1:40 p.m.
There are no injuries to anyone in the building; however, according to Bradberry, three or four firefighters are being treated at the scene for heat exhaustion. The roadway remains closed at...
ALEA investigating fatal wreck at Mud Creek Bridge
UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/11/01/update-hanceville-man-dies-wreck-mud-creek-bridge
HANCEVILLE - Authorities are on the scene of a fatal car wreck at Mud Creek Bridge on County Road 538 in Hanceville.
According to the the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), there is one fatality.
A witness on the scene said that a vehicle went...
(Update) Investigation ongoing in Highway 157 incident; 1 fatality
WEST POINT – One man lost his life yesterday in what authorities at the time classified as a traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point. When reached early this morning for an update, a trooper with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...
3 arrests made for setting fires during a drought emergency
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three people were arrested on Friday for setting fires, in two unrelated incidents. There has been a No Burn Order in place in 46 counties in north and central Alabama, including Cullman, since Oct. 12. Law enforcement officers are not actively...
UPDATE: Victim ID’d in fatal house fire on CR 803 in Bethsadia
Updated 10-19-17 11:59 a.m.
BETHSADIA - A fire in the Bethsadia community early Thursday morning claimed the life of Mark Tilley, 42, of Cullman, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Multiple fire departments responded to the mobile home fire, which was originally reported at approximately...
Birmingham man killed in early morning interstate crash in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Birmingham man was killed in an early morning crash on Interstate 65 in Cullman County on Wednesday.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, Christopher Walker, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene, which was in the southbound lanes of...
One-car traffic incident sends Hanceville man to UAB Hospital
CULLMAN - A single-car incident Friday afternoon sent one man to the hospital.
James Scott, 26, of Hanceville, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 31 South in front of the old Nicholson File plant when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a metal utility...
Single-vehicle crash claims life of Hanceville man
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Hanceville man was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash southwest of Dodge City when the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and struck a pole. The incident occurred in the 4600 block of County Road 8.
Robert Campbell, 53,...
