Band, club, sports fundraisers disrupted by COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - During a normal summer you are likely to see smiling and waving kids with signs for car washes, bake sales and other types of fundraisers all over town. This year, due to COVID-19, even the simple effort to raise money for...
‘Mission complete’: Col. Fallin, Team Johnny Mac reach Kilimanjaro summit, pass fundraising goal
TANZANIA - Col. Don Fallin, retired Army special operations aviator and Fairview High School alumnus, along with fellow United States Military Academy (USMA/West Point) graduates John Magness and Jamie Brennan, set off last week to reach the summit of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro and raise...
‘I have enjoyed my time here’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, the City of Cullman said an official farewell to Rick Fulmer, its Building, Planning and Zoning director of the last 17 years. Friends and coworkers past and present gathered at city hall for a reception food, fellowship, a lot...
‘I love Cullman. I love Oktoberfest. I give this my whole heart and soul.’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year as fall approaches, Cullman residents look forward to seeing the colorful mums that provide beautiful and bold colors around town. It was the hope and passion of resident Pat Clemmons to bring festive color and charm to Cullman, especially...
‘Nothing can replace that’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every business field and industry in the country has suffered from the effects of COVID-19 and the accompanying shutdown and restrictions, but the live entertainment event industry, which relies on revenue from packed arenas and theaters, has felt a particularly harsh...
Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin begins climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro
TANZANIA - Army veteran and Fairview High School alumnus Col. Don Fallin and a team of fellow vets representing the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund (JMSF) began their ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro on Saturday, seeking to raise awareness and money for the fund, which honors...
‘I think we’ve made some progress’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - With a long career of coaching and education behind him, and after serving one term as Holly Pond's mayor, “Coach” Bill Oliver chose not to run for re-election this year, saying, "It's someone else's turn to have all the fun."
The...
Sen. Doug Jones: ‘This is for long-term economic investment in a state like Alabama’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, a member of both the Senate Health and Banking Committees, introduced legislation to encourage businesses to build medical equipment in America. Jones has advocated jumpstarting this new sector within Alabama’s economy by incentivizing the reopening of idle factories...
DOJ recommends measures to respond to excessive use of force in Alabama prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released the results of a three-year (2016-19) investigation into claims that prisoners in Alabama’s state men’s prisons are routinely subjected to unconstitutionally excessive amounts of force by prison guards, saying that its study...
Empty buildings, full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order through Oct. 2, meaning senior centers will remain closed. The centers have been shut down since March 16, leaving many area seniors lacking the daily interactions that filled their days....
Connection, interrupted: Baileyton residents express frustration over lack of internet services
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Frustrated Baileyton residents and leaders had an opportunity Monday night to speak with Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman regarding lack of internet in their area. Shedd and Gudger answered questions from their constituents and tried to reassure...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
harassment; violation of elder abuse; CR 569
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; tampering...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 11, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 11, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 9
domestic violence; CR 699
criminal mischief; CR 843
resisting arrest; CR 1699
harassment; CR 843
harassment; CR 1082
harassment;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 5, 2024. 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
April 3
criminal trespass-2nd degree; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW
April 4
Harassment-doxing;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 2, 2024. 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
April 1
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to...
Summer safety: Preventing vehicular heatstroke
CULLMAN, Ala. - When it’s hot outside, it's important to remember not to leave anyone- person or pet- in a vehicle unattended. For tips about how to avoid a tragedy, The Tribune contacted Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper."With...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 3, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 3, 2024. 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
April 1
theft of property-3rd degree; person; cash
theft of property-3rd...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 4, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 4, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 1
trafficking drugs; possession of dangerous drugs; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
City of Cullman encourages participation in 2020 Census; door-to-door surveyors already at work
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2020 Census is still officially almost seven months away, but such a big undertaking cannot happen instantly. In preparation for the big push next March and April, census workers have already begun going door to door performing “address canvassing.”
The U.S....
Arrests and Incidents reported April 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
April 4 – April 7
Bartlett, Christy L. J.; 48
possession of marijuana-2nd degree
Brock, Leasa...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 27
domestic violence; CR 1025
harassment; CR 747
harassment; CR 1715
violation of protection order; Corley St.
domestic violence;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 28, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 28, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 25
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278E
criminal mischief; CR 1435
theft of property; CR 541
permitting dogs...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 4
possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1668
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 29, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 29, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 27
robbery; person; Hwy. 157
March 28
theft of property-3rd degree;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 26, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 25
identity theft; person
theft of property-1st degree; person; cash;...
Never forget: 9/11 and the aftermath, by the numbers
Eighteen years ago today, the United States came under direct attack by a foreign enemy in an attack some have called the Pearl Harbor of our generation.
American Airlines Flight 11, carrying 76 passengers and a crew of 11, after being hijacked by members of...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 10, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 10, 2024. 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
April 8
harassing communications; person
theft of property-2nd degree; person; miscellaneous;...
Arrests and Incidents reported March 27, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 27, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 25
forgery-3rd degree; person; forged check
theft of property-3rd degree;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 11
assault; CR 1482
domestic violence; CR 1528
assault; CR 1269
assault; Patton Dr.
obstructing government operations; domestic violence;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 12, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 12, 2024. 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
April 7
domestic violence-3rd degree – harassment; person
April 10
theft by...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 16, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 16, 2024. 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
April 11
retail theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise;...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 17, 2024. 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
April 15
retail theft of property-3rd degree; criminal trespass-3rd degree;...
Reminder: Library hosting Teen Tech Week event today
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library will host Teen Tech Week: 3Doodlers 3D Printing Pens today, Tuesday, March 7, at 3 p.m. This is a one-hour program for teens in which they can create a 3D design using a special 3D printing...
All about seeds
Library hosts gardening event, announces seed swap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library recently hosted an event with the Cullman County Extension Office to give people tips on how to plan and plant a summer garden.
Cullman County Extension Coordinator Kira Sims covered site...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 18, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 15
possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 747
domestic violence; CR 425
domestic violence;...
