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    Sen. Garlan Gudger (Alabama Senate)
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Sunday, July 7, issued a public statement from UAB Hospital, where he remains under treatment following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident that resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung and internal bleeding.Gudger was airlifted to UAB Hospital on Thursday, July 4, following the accident on...
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — When the summer sun is scorching, there is little more refreshing than a juicy slice of watermelon. Whether from a farmers market or straight from the garden, it’s important to pick watermelons at peak ripeness. Bethany O’Rear, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds regional agent, said the harvest time for watermelons depends on the variety...
    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. Friday, July 5, claimed the life of a Scottsboro man. Justin R. Bradford, 30, was critically injured when the 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle he was operating struck a 1999 Ford F150 driven by Ronald K. Crumbley, 42, of Carbon Hill. After impact, both vehicles left the roadway. Bradford was...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Huckleberry, a Labrador Retriever who is approximately 5.5 years old with plenty of love to give! This mild-mannered friend has low-medium energy and is respectful and unassuming as he cherishes your company. He loves all of his toys, especially a ball. Huckleberry is like the court jester, hoping to put a smile on your face, as he entertains you with...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, a deceased man was discovered by a couple walking near Lowe's in south Cullman. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the man as Ricky Gene Rouse, 46, of Hanceville. "He was found deceased in the woods behind Lowe's on Graham Street," said Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick confirmed the man's family has been notified and no...
    WildWater Cullman on Thursday, June 20, 2024, participated in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson. (Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism)
    CULLMAN, Ala. - WildWater Cullman on Thursday, June 20, participated in the 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL). The global event, organized by the World Waterpark Association, aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of teaching children to swim as a vital life-saving skill. The WLSL is a coordinated effort involving waterparks, pools and aquatic facilities worldwide. The...
    Updated June 19, 2024, at 5:50 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man is dead following an alleged domestic incident late Tuesday night, June 18. Joseph Keith Chandler Jernigan, 37, was confirmed deceased by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick following the incident, which occurred at Jernigan’s residence.  "He had a single gunshot wound to the abdomen," Kilpatrick said. "He was transported to an...
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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department began hosting Coffee with a Cop events almost  a decade ago as a way to bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and local residents. CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said the most recent Coffee with a Cop event, which was held before the COVID-19 pandemic, was held at Karma’s Coffee House,...
    Operation Grow, in partnership with the Alabama Department of AG and Industries, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in agriculture for health and employment benefits. Alabama Beginning Farmer is led by the Alabama Extension commercial horticulture team. Overall, Operation Grow supports grassroots educational and networking efforts that are inclusive of all veterans and their...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The 3Sixty Jeep Club is bringing a special Father’s Day delivery to the residents of Hanceville Nursing & Rehab. At 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, jeepers will roll up to the facility in style, and put their jacked up Jeeps and automobiles on display. The goal is to bring out the young at heart while...
    From the files of 1930 Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham. Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint hostesses on Thursday at a Valentine party for the Michigan Card Club. Mrs. Alvie Biggers, Mrs. Ewing Wallace, Mrs. Harry Schlosser and Miss Mattie Leah Rollo spent Wednesday in Birmingham. Doctor Voight Culpepper of Tuscaloosa will spend...

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    Troy University announces Spring/Term 4 graduates TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2023-2024 academic year. Local students who graduated include: Hannah Dempster of Cullman Lauren Evans of Cullman, Sarah Laney of Cullman Lily Latham of Vinemont Alexandria Braswell of Cullman Savannah Wimberly named to President's List at Jax...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) hosted a community kick-off event for its Summer Reading Program on Wednesday. The library transformed into a place of adventure with campfires, papier-mâché vines and a small pond stocked with tiny plastic fish. Children and adults were wooed with prizes and incentives for reading books over...
    Whether eaten by themselves, in a pie, smoothie or salad, blueberries bring a certain freshness and joy to summer. Not only do they brighten your plate, but they also come with the bonus of natural antioxidants and vitamins! Enjoying u-pick season is a perfect way to make memories, support local growers and know you are getting the freshest produce...
    Tick populations are rising in Alabama. Ticks thrive in high humidity situations. The recent hot weather and heavy rainfall the state has received is facilitating an increase in these annoying and potentially dangerous ticks. People spending more time at home in their own backyards should expect high tick pressures. For this reason, people are more likely to come into...
    EASTLAKE, OH. - The Birmingham-Southern baseball team fell 11-10 to #5 Wisconsin-Whitewater in a back-and-forth World Series elimination game on Sunday. In a high stakes elimination game, the Panthers looked to advance to the World Series semifinal matchup with a win over Wisconsin-Whitewater on Sunday. Neither team scored in the top of the first with BSC also not able to score their...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Senior Citizens Fish O' Rama is set to take place on Friday, June 6, at Veterans Park in Hanceville. This annual event aims to provide a wonderful opportunity for seniors to enjoy a morning of fishing and fellowship. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m., and the fishing will kick off at...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – Local and area law enforcement have been in an increasing number of  high-speed pursuits – and community members are asking why. Questions have intensified because there have been three chases in Cullman in the last few weeks, with a chase on May 24 (from Hartselle to downtown Cullman) leaving a 77-year-old woman dead and her granddaughter critically...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) expanded its community outreach this month with its second annual book drive. Running from May 11-18 and featuring book signings by local authors, the drive was able to secure and put over 300 books into the hands of children and teens from the Cullman County area. Residents, businesses and organizations were...
    Semester II - 2024 St. Bernard Middle School Honor Roll Seventh grade Aaron Cortes-Villegas Sipsey Drake Silas Krische Reise Rigsby Caroline Sanders Eighth grade Norah Bissot Ella Cron Ella Davis Anastasia Hazard Avery Hines Merry-Carmen Pichardo Tony Ranelli St. Bernard Middle School Merit Roll Seventh grade James Grey Josie Lamote Paul Mason Andrew Nguyen Sawyer Watwood Eighth grade Kayleigh Bryan-Marty Eugene Byrd Alexa Chavez Gabriel Kibler Analia Lajara Johnathan McBride Matthew Sauers St. Bernard Preparatory School Honor Roll Ninth grade Joseph-Benedict Anders Alexis Cron Sean Daly Tessa Sanders Sarah Cumbie Sam Myers Karly Arndt Sage McDowell 10th grade Katie Chamblee Parker Guthery Josh...
    CARLSBAD, Calif. – The job, at last, is finished. Throughout No. 1 Auburn's march to the program's first national championship, head coach Nick Clinard reminded his team and its followers after each step that the assignment remained incomplete. There was more to be done and more to be won. On Wednesday at the Omni La Costa Champions Course in the California...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired Faron Key to serve as the head coach of the men’s basketball team, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics announced today. “We are excited to welcome Coach Key back to Wallace State and trust he will continue the tradition of excellence for which the Lions are known, a tradition that is part of...
    VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigned, effective immediately, at the council’s April meeting, leaving place 3 open. On Monday, June 3, the council will hold a special-called meeting at 6 p.m. to hear nominations to fill the vacancy. So far, four residents – Ross Campbell, Michael Ashbaugh, Grady Malone and Jerry Smith – have expressed interest in the...
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham-Southern College held its final commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24, in Bill Battle Coliseum, celebrating 245 members of the Class of 2024 and awarding eight honorary degrees, one of which was a surprise to the honoree. Each speaker – including Board of Trustees Chair Rev. Keith Thompson '83 and 16th President Daniel B. Coleman – referenced...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Vacation Bible School (VBS) opportunities across the county will be plentiful over the next few months. Cullman is home to a large number of churches, with most joining in on the VBS fun. This year, themes range from “The Great Jungle Journey” to “Hometown Nazareth” to “Breaker Rock Beach” and more. Some churches will serve a meal before...
    BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Birmingham-Southern College's baseball program invites all fans and supporters to join them at Tasty Town restaurant, located at 16 14th St. S, Birmingham, AL, on Tuesday, May 28th at 5:30 p.m. This promises to be an electrifying send-off as the team embarks on its journey to the Division III College World Series. Following a hard-fought win over #2 Denison,...
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. -  Five Alabama 4-H members are among the 25 students selected nationwide to attend the inaugural 4-H Leadership Academy. The academy is made possible through the National 4-H Council’s partnership with Joel Roth, an Atlanta-based businessman and philanthropist. Roth provided a $1.1 million gift to launch the 4-H Leadership Academy. “The problems facing our society are getting...
    It can be disheartening to see a prized and beloved landscape tree or shrub be damaged, fall, decline in health, or die. Over the last few years, many Alabama residents have observe the decline of the native flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), which is concerning on multiple levels. Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals first observed this decline in central Alabama a...
    From the files of 1902 The old building on the corner of Second Avenue and Fourth Street East is now being removed preparatory to the erection of a large brick bank by a company of gentleman who will “incorporate” with a capital stock of $25,000. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mackentepe were considerably bruised up Monday enroute to Decatur when an engine...
    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Josh Winfrey played multiple sports in high school and had a great career. He talked about one of his favorite memories, plus some of his favorite awards. He had a blast playing with so many great players and learned some important things from a couple of them. "My favorite memory playing sports is winning...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - CrossFit gyms across the country are gearing up for the annual "Murph" event, a workout held in honor of U.S. Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy, who died in the line of duty in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. A statement from the official CrossFit website on how Murph was created says: “Murph was introduced as a CrossFit...
    KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 23, 2024) – The first time Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, ever tasted tournament victory, competing on Lake Guntersville at age 17, he earned the win throwing a topwater frog. Ever since, he’s continued to hone his skills with his favorite technique, waiting for a chance to show them off on the national stage. When he finally...
    BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted to create four temporary part-time staff positions to assist with the town’s upcoming 2024 Community Day Tractor Show in celebration of Sweet Grown Alabama Day on July 13, 2024. Town Clerk Keirstyn Montgomery posted the first job on Tuesday, seeking an assistant for up to 20 hours per week, starting...
    A project to restore the Eastern indigo snake to Alabama is one step closer to its goal with the release of 40 indigos in the Conecuh National Forest on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The reintroduction project aims to establish a viable population of this threatened species within its historic range along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Representatives from the Alabama Department of...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation Board of Trustees recently  donated $150,000 to Cullman Regional for a new ambulance at Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS). "The generous giving from the community and fundraising efforts from the Gala have allowed for the donation," said Cullman Regional Foundation President Dr. Matt Dellinger. “The Cullman Regional Foundation is proud to have a...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids this week received a massive product donation to its food pantry, thanks to the Cullman Post Office. As part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, held in conjunction with United Way, local postal workers delivered approximately 10,000 pounds of food to CCK. On its website the...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday approved resolutions to complete several years of pavement repairs and upgrades at Cullman Regional Airport, and pave the way for future expansion of facilities and services. The council voted to enter contracts with Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) for engineering services for the reconstruction of the apron (aircraft parking area) and...
    VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont welcomed in the warm weather and took advantage of the sunshine on Saturday, May 11, at the  inaugural Farmers and Makers Market. The market was a collective gathering of the area’s artisans, makers and farmers, all displaying and selling their creations, produce and goods. The Vinemont Community Center served as the hub...
    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first May meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and passed a pair of Resolutions to get the ball rolling on a new project. The Council is applying for a Rural Development USDA Grant to build a new multi-use community center that will also serve as an...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Truth in Nature, a nationwide outdoor ministry, has a simple but powerful mission: to support young men from fatherless and single-parent homes by fostering a connection with nature, community and faith. The local Cullman chapter, led by Program Director Brian Burchett, plays a crucial role in achieving this mission through a variety of outdoor activities designed...
    Annual Clothed in Cullman event raises funds for Curt’s Closet CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet held its largest fundraiser of the year on Thursday night, May 9, at Stone Bridge Farms’ Browne Stone Centre. The house was packed for the sold-out event, and the community showed up with support and love for Ashley Wilson and her nonprofit, which was founded...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cornerstone Revival Center (CRC) ALTARED Youth group is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to support its growing ministry.  Youth Pastor Jordan Fitzgerald and his wife, Jade, run CRC’s Youth Ministry. “Every Friday night, our ALTARED Youth meets for service, Bible study or fun and fellowship. On these Friday nights, we (also) feed the youth,” Jade Fitzgerald said. “This fundraiser is to help support those...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is knee-deep in preparations for its community education classes that are set to begin on May 13.  “The Link is driven to empower individuals and families to build sustainable paths toward self-sufficiency and resilience. We not only want to provide services that meet vital, immediate needs but also to foster long-term connections...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Pets are great additions to any family or household, often ending up  loving, cherished members of the family. Prospective pet parents often look for a fluffy pal that can play around in the yard but also alert when danger lurks. Lucky for them, loyal and protective are two things that Toby, The Cullman Tribune Pet of...
    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The UA Department of Art and Art History is proud to announce the six recipients of our Outstanding Student Awards for academic year 2023-2024, awarded in recognition of their exemplary dedication and commitment to academic or artistic achievement, during Honors Day ceremonies on April 5, 2024. These awards are the department's most prestigious of the year,...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School Softball hosted an open house to celebrate and show off its new additions to the Rayford Talley Athletic Training Facility Wednesday afternoon. Two indoor nets, a new pitching machine and additions to the field turf have been installed at the indoor training facility and the Bulldogs are excited to get to work with...
    Cullman Career Center (File photo)
    ‘It is a terrible disservice to our community, the State of Alabama and Topre America for a social media blog to disseminate unsubstantiated claims that spark controversy’CEDA Director Dale Greer CULLMAN, Ala. - Despite online rumors perpetuated by a local blog on Wednesday, May 8, a group of Haitians was not bused into Cullman, though they are finishing paperwork for...
    ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hit the road to begin their run at this year’s 3A East Regional Tournament at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville and after dropping their first game of the day to Hokes Bluff, they bounced back with a win over Geraldine to keep their season alive. Vinemont will be back on the field at...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – After a great showing on Friday, the Cold Springs Eagles continued their dominant run at this year’s AHSAA State Track Meet Saturday, pulling away to beat Reeltown by 34 points and claiming their second consecutive 2A State Championship. Eagles runner Ethan Edgeworth racked up four gold medals (1600-Meter, 3200-Meter, 800-Meter, 4x800 Meter Relay) and Eagles jumper...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Local mother and now boutique owner Shayla Waldner said she wanted to change her resume from “stay at home mom” in 2023 to entrepreneur. She started The Pink Boot Boutique at the end of October that year. “My husband was a travel welder for eight years and I was with him for the last three years,” Waldner said....
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Strawberry Festival is in full swing in Cullman’s Depot Park area and will continue until late Saturday night. City streets, blocked off with hand-painted blockades covered in vibrant and colorful strawberry-themed murals completed by local artist Donald Walker, are packed, allowing space for the over 100 craft and food vendors to showcase their goods.  The...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s state track meets are underway in Cullman and Gulf Shores and our local athletes have already collected an impressive number of medals as well as a new state record. Cold Springs standout Ethan Edgeworth has been posting stellar times all season and he put together another dominant performance in the 2A Boys 1600-Meter Friday....
    WPHS Scholars Bowl team finishes 2nd in nation at national small school championship WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team on Sunday, April 28, 2024, placed No. 2 in the nation at the National Academic Quiz Tournament LLC’s 2024 Small School National Championship Tournament, with Brodie Henry taking the second highest individual honors.   “The kids and...
    Dustin Seth Eddleman (Cullman Police Department)
    Updated May 3 2024, at 2:46 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police Department officers were involved in a wreck Thursday night, May 2, around 9:30 while responding to assist with a pursuit. The suspect in the pursuit has been arrested. The wreck occurred at Second Avenue and Fifth Street Southeast in Cullman. The pursuit resulted in the arrest of Dustin Seth Eddleman,...
    Leo III (University of North Alabama)
    FLORENCE, Ala. – Leo III, the third lion to call the University of North Alabama home, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, May 2, at the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat on the UNA campus after a brief illness. He was 21. “The university campus mourns the loss of Leo III,” said UNA President Dr. Ken Kitts. “Dena...
    BREMEN, Ala.  -  A Cleveland, Alabama, man is dead, having succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting Sunday morning, April 28, in Bremen. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Walter Eugene Robinson, 46. Kilpatrick said Robinson died at area hospital from injuries sustained in a shooting that occurred along County Road109 in Bremen around 9:45 a.m.  Another victim...
    Cody Weston Brown in an undated mugshot (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
    (7:25 p.m.) UPDATE: Cody Brown is in custody CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier today, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the East Point area. The driver, identified as Cody Weston Brown, 32, of Crane Hill, stopped and immediately fled the area on foot, according to the CCSO. Deputies and Cullman police officers attempted to locate Brown but were unsuccessful. The CCSO...
    ARLEY, Ala. - For over 50 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held at Hamner Park in Arley, Alabama. The festival is hosted by the Arley Women’s Club (AWC) as a celebration of the town of Arley, the heart of beautiful Smith Lake, and its residents. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday,...
    Kenneth Wade Bentley (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
    Updated April 27, 2024, at 1:46 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office said a Cullman man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and firing into an occupied vehicle following an incident that happened in the Berlin community Friday, April 26. Deputies responded to the report of a shooting in the Berlin community on Friday, and...
    BREMEN, Ala. - Dodge City Motocross is gearing up for the "Biggest Allstar Showdown in the South," an AMA-sanctioned motocross event set to take place April 27-28 at the Dodge City MX Park, located at 10070 Alabama Highway 69 S in Bremen. The event will feature a full day of practice on Saturday followed by competitive races on Sunday,...
    Temple Baptist Church is set to host the “Ring of Fire Around You” Women's Conference on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Organized by Standing in the Gap ministries, the conference aims to address critical issues affecting women today, including domestic violence, generational legacies and self-worth, through a Christian perspective. Standing in the Gap ministries, led by founder and director...
    MOULTON, Ala. - A family in Moulton is finally receiving the closure they have been awaiting for almost eight decades.  The Battle of Hurtgen Forest was fought from September 1944 to February 1945 between American and German forces in the wake of Normandy. On Dec. 6, 1944, Noah Reeves was one of the many soldiers in the Battle of Hurtgen...
    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its second April council meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the lion’s share of the meeting was spent recognizing several local state champions. Good Hope High School archer Mason McCury was recognized by the council and presented with a proclamation honoring him for bringing home this...
    Cold Springs 9 - Addison 6 Brooklyn Ingram hit a one-out single and later scored on an RBI single by Adriana Young to give the Lady Eagles the early lead in the first. Later that inning, Peyton Kennedy hit an RBI single to make it 2-0. Cold Springs made it 3-0 in the top of the third on an RBI...
    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -  Mattilen Nelson of Cullman has been named a 2024-2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassador. Jax State Nursing Ambassadors are a select group of upper division nursing students chosen for their commitment to service, leadership, and dedication to the program. These students serve as official representatives of the School of Nursing at University functions, School of Nursing events and...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman County Commission’s monthly meeting on April 18, Cullman County Engineer Phillip Widner gave an update to the commissioners on the progress of the repairs to County Road 222, where a large sinkhole was discovered in late January. The damaged roadway is located near Interstate 65 Exit 305 northbound The sinkhole was found Jan. 26 (www.cullmantribune.com/2024/01/26/sinkhole-discovered-on-county-road-222). Plans were made for Apel Machine and...
    GORDO, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Gordo for a round one playoff matchup Friday night but after dropping game one to the Greenwave 11-1, Vinemont fell in game two 8-2 to finish a strong season 17-8. Gordo 11 – Vinemont 1 (Game One) After a scoreless first inning, Gordo plated a pair of runs in the bottom of the...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man died following a tree removal accident at a jobsite in the Bethsadia community on Tuesday, April 16. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Phillips Pullium, 34, of Cullman, and said Pullium was struck by a limb. Kilpatrick said Pullium was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
    CULLMAN, Ala. - This week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week is Fancy. This sweet girl is approximately 2 years old with a rich, red, short coat. Fancy’s life hasn’t always been easy; a small hitch in her giddy-up keeps her a little slower than other pups, but her circumstances and personality have made her into a compassionate, loving...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – Curt’s Closet, established by Ashley Wilson in 2018 to honor the memory of her son Curt Wilson, has grown by leaps and bounds in six years. From a small, repurposed church building on St. Joseph Street, the youth clothing ministry relocated into a much larger new facility at 1101 Third Ave. SE in 2021, a move...
    CULLMAN, Ala. -  Cullman High School’s Siddalee Drake was crowned Miss Alabama Strawberry Festival at the Alabama Strawberry Festival Pageant on Saturday, April 13, at the Desperation Church Student Center across from Depot Park. The annual pageant is a showcase of the area’s sweetest beauties, in preparation for the statewide summertime staple, the Alabama Strawberry Festival, which will take...
    CULLMAN, Ala. -  Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2024, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman in conjunction with National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which is observed annually during the second week in April. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, honors the thousands of men...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After dropping game one at Good Hope 11-2 Friday, the Bulldogs bounced back Saturday with a walk-off win over the Raiders Saturday, securing a postseason berth. After a scoreless eighth inning, Nelson Arteaga ended things for the Bulldogs with an RBI double to cap a 4-3, extra innings win over the Raiders. The Bulldogs struck first in...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department is bringing back its community cookout for the first time since 2020. The event will take place Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cullman Housing Authority. CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said the event started at Nesmith Park around 2015 and was moved to the Festhalle. In 2020, the event...

    Obituary: David T Cole

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    David T Cole, age 81, of Cullman passed away on April 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba White Cole, parents, Taft and Addie Lee Cole, brother and sister-in-law, Steve Cole (Clara), and sister, Etta Cole Paul (Eddie). Survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Johnnie Cole (Barbara), sister and brother-in-law, Linda Cole LaQuaglia (Peter), many nieces...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, held the first reading of an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to govern the location and signage of vape retailers. The ordinance, to be voted on at the next council meeting, would limit the locations where new shops can be built (already established shops could continue to...
    West Point 5 - Fairview 4 (Softball) A solo home run off the bat of Brinlee Phillips gave West Point an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Fairview tied the game up at one in the top of the second on a sacrifice bunt by Ava Pruett. The Lady Warriors broke the tie in the bottom of...
    CULLMAN, Ala. -- A single-vehicle crash on County Road 813 in the Trimble area at approximately 9:20 a.m. Monday morning claimed the life of a Cullman man. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed James Kenneth Neal Sr. (89) of Cullman to be the victim. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency determined that Neal's vehicle struck a ditch and overturned multiple times....
    Smoke billows into the sky, visible to nearby residents and motorists as a sign that something is burning in the Alabama forest.  It’s a prescribed fire at Oak Mountain State Park, which sometimes causes alarm because the smoke can be seen from Interstate 65 or U.S. Highway 280, but it ultimately promotes a healthy forest and better recreational opportunities for...
    From the files of 1955 Fred Harbison won the Grand Championship at the Beef Show with a shorthorn steer. Mary Wood won Reserve Champion with a Hereford steer. Don Morgan, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Morgan, won the Cub Scout Soap Box Derby, last Sunday afternoon here. Don is in Mrs. Ruth Edward’s fourth grade room in...
    CULLMAN, Ala—On Monday, April 1, WellStone, one of Cullman County’s mental health resource centers, unveiled its newly completed expansion and renovation project, which added additional office spaces and patient care rooms. A new entrance was fitted to the building, showcasing a grand atrium to the center, leading to the refreshed facility with new paint, flooring, furniture and fixtures. “We renovated...
    Johnny Gary Camp, age 74, of Cullman, He passed away on April 1, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Mr. Camp is preceded in death by his parents, John Camp and Elma Reid Camp.  He is survived by his wife, Estelita Camp; daughter, Sherry Gammon (Tony); sister, Nella Sue Ross; grandchildren, Blake Gammon (Chelsey), Makenzie Williams (Tyler); great-grandchildren,...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally owned Dixie Duds and Decor celebrated a grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting Friday morning, March 29, with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.  Owner Melia Martinez Mead shared a heartfelt thank you with the community for supporting her store over the last seven years.  “We didn’t initially have a grand opening, but I am so thankful...
    CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one at Field of Miracles as a crowd of players and supporters gathered at the facility to celebrate the opening night of the season on the newly installed turf. The project to resurface the field began in February and was completed just in time for the season to get underway. Cullman...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced recently it has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey with 537 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2024- 2025 Military Friendly...
    Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to join the naturalists and volunteers from the foothills of the Appalachians, along the Tennessee River Valley to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for the “Hike 24 in 24 Alabama” initiative from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks Division. The Alabama State Parks’ interpretive hike...
    Updated March 30, 2024, at 11:12 a.m. CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, March 29, resulted in one fatality. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Brenton J. Weaver, 42, of Naples, Florida. According to Alabama State Troopers, Weaver was critically injured when the 2014 Lexus CT 200h he was driving struck...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) has once again exemplified the spirit of community service with the remarkable success of its Spring Break Cereal Food Drive. Ending March 19, the initiative saw the collection of approximately 250 boxes of cereal for  Cullman Caring for Kids, a local nonprofit dedicated to aiding families in need. This year, following...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team’s season came to an end in a hard-fought battle against Indian Hills Community College on Tuesday at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Men’s Basketball Championship in Hutchinson, Kan. The Lions lost to the Warrior 58-63 to bring their final season record to 26-9. In their first trip...
    CULLMAN, Ala. (March 26, 2024) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Cullman, Alabama, next week, April 4-6, for the Toyota Series at Smith Lake . The three-day tournament is the second event of the year for Central Division anglers and is hosted by Visit Cullman. The event will feature a roster of the region’s best bass-fishing...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala.  — The Wallace State Community College chapters of Sigma Kappa Delta and Mu Alpha Theta honor societies recently inducted new members. Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) is the National English Honor Society for two-year colleges. Wallace State’s Theta Delta Chapter was established in 2007. SKD provides students with opportunities for advancing language and literature study, developing creative and analytical...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished second to Shelton State Community College this week at the Wallace State Spring Invite. Held on their home course of Cross Creek Golf Course, the Lions finished at +96, only three strokes behind the Buccaneers at +93. Two Wallace State Lions finished in the top five, with sophomore Abby Gattis of Jacksonville...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, approved the allocation of over $760,000 for repairs along County Road 222. In January, a large sinkhole was found under the road after a portion gave way and revealed a massive void caused by a collapsed pipe. The damaged roadway is located near Interstate...
    Bones and Barrels is one of the most underrated trail races you will find. Zombie Trail Races, a local running company, hosts seven of these races annually. The Bones and Barrels Endurance Beer Mile 5K took place at Palomino RV Resort in Cullman on March 16. From my perspective and to my dismay, this race did not get the support or...
    Holly Pond 10 - West End 9 (Baseball) (Game One) West End struck first in its opening at-bats as an RBI groundout and an RBI single gave them the early 2-0 lead. Holly Pond answered right back in their half. Sawyer Olinger reached on an error to lead off the inning and later scored on an RBI single by Brody...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield led the way for the Lady Raiders, allowing zero hits and striking out six batters to help secure an 11-0 win in five innings. Lizzy Steed led off the top of the first with a single...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was involved in an incident that started at Parkside School Tuesday, March 12, and became a high-speed pursuit that ended in Morgan County a short time later. Sheriff Matt Gentry said the incident started at Parkside when the school resource officer attempted to arrest a subject who was causing issues at...
    Updated March 15, 2024, at 5:23 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional Airport has received a congressional allocated grant in the amount of $4,177,000 for apron reconstruction.  This funding is through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Grants-in-Aid for Airports program which was included in the federal funding bill. Cullman Regional Airport's was one of only six grants received in the state...
    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon against J.B. Pennington. However, a late rally from the Tigers in the seventh inning proved to be the difference in the game as they ended up getting past the Bulldogs 11-9. J.B. Pennington got on the...
    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will host the next class of its popular Citizen’s Academy on April 6, with firearm training on April 13.  Sheriff Matt Gentry said one of his visions when he took office in January 2015 was to provide the people of Cullman County with a Citizens’ Academy. “The initial purpose of this academy...