HANCEVILLE. Ala. - Students at Hanceville High School filled every spot available for their spring blood drive with the American Red Cross. Tuesday’s blood drive was held in the lobby of the school’s gymnasium and students were happy to donate, many for the first time.
LEO Club Adviser Tina Weldon and members of the Hanceville High School LEO Club organized...
North Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. Leak Hosey, of Akron, Ohio, were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earnesteen Gable.
Mrs. Johnnie Guthrie spent Saturday afternoon here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ratliff spent a few days last week in Birmingham.
Mount View News
Private Charles M. Shikles, of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, spent last weekend in Cullman with friends and relatives.
W.E....
The Link of Cullman County Founder and Executive Director, Dawn Owens
CULLMAN - Seven years ago, Dawn Owens felt a calling to serve the needy in the Cullman community. She met with various people and groups around the area, and the eventual result was The Link of Cullman County. This week, the organization celebrated five years of service by moving...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up an 11-2 win over Golden High School from Colorado Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a doubleheader against Buckhorn and recognize this year’s senior class. A late score in the sixth inning helped the Bucks take a tight game one 4-3 but the ‘Cats bounced back...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama's 18th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items is July 21-23. This marks the seventh time the annual tax holiday will take place on the third full weekend of July.From 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 21, until midnight, Sunday, July 23, the state waives its 4% sales tax on school-related supplies and clothing. More than 325 cities...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail wants New Orleans’ Confederate monuments. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - White supremacist Dylann Roof’s 2015 murder of nine members of the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and the subsequent publication of photos of Roof posing with Confederate flags, touched off another in a series of national debates on the display of Confederate...
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company (GATCo) is enjoying its novel place in Cullman area recreation, and will host a charity tournament on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at its range located at 419 Main Ave. SW in Cullman, benefiting Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. All tournament proceeds, along with 10% of regular...
Beautiful weather set the stage for a fun and successful event. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - A sunny Randall Shedd Community Park was filled with visitors, vendors and vehicles from all around Cullman on Saturday. The reason? To take part in Fairview Band's fourth annual Car & Tractor Show. Started as a way to fund the purchase new...
WATERLOO, Ala. – After getting the season started with wins over Maplesville and Hackleburg in the first two weeks, the Tigers were back on the road Friday night to take on Waterloo. Meek showed up to play on both sides of the ball and left Waterloo unbeaten after defeating the Cougars 38-12.
A 38-yard touchdown run by Cam Deaver put...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 13
unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; US 231trespassing; Co. Rd. 1736discharging firearm into occupied dwelling; Co. Rd. 591domestic violence; Co. Rd....
From the files of 1932:
Willie Willingham, Doctor J.D. Caldwell, Ealie Beard and Howard Griffin were injured, none seriously, in an auto wreck on Thursday morning, near Hartselle.
Mrs. Y.W. Freeman, 72, of Route Four, Cullman, has returned from a visit to the grave of her son, A.J. Freeman in France. She made the trip to Europe along with 70 other...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The students of the Cullman Area Tech Academy showcased their Pyramid of Plastic project to the Cullman County Commissioners on Thursday. The theme of the project was to use art to encourage recycling.
Chairman Clemons stated, “They’ve been working on this a while. Those kids, they did an amazing job. They are doing a good thing.”
The pyramid...
HANCEVILLE - In an extended meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council came together to support city infrastructure improvement, before splitting over questions related to funding for ongoing operations. Members approved measures to improve the water plant and promote downtown revitalization, but could not come together on matters related to the mayor’s and council members’ salaries, nor on a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the purposes of applying Alabama's motor vehicle registration laws and property tax laws as related to the annual registration and renewal of vehicles during the month of March and April 2020, the registration deadline has been extended through May 15, 2020.
The extension includes the registration of vehicles purchased or otherwise acquired whereby the twenty (20) day...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County raised over $55,000 at its annual Designer Bag Bingo event at Cotton Creek Warehouse on Thursday, Nov. 13. United Way Executive Director Stephanie Childers said there were 610 bingo players and around 80 volunteers at the event. “What a night. Our Designer Bag Bingo was the biggest one yet, and Cullman absolutely showed...
HANCEVILLE - Anyone interested in enrolling in an allied health program at Wallace State Community College should keep in mind approaching deadlines for turning in applications for entry into those programs. Most of the programs accept new students in the fall semesters, but some also have entries open in the spring and summer semesters.
For the summer 2016 semester, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 23
unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana; Beech Ave. SEunlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Co. Rd. 1214unlawful possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Co. Rd....
Updated Sept. 20, 2:06 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will host a health fair and LifeSouth blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Wellness Center on the Hanceville campus.
Held from 9 a.m.-noon, the health fair is free and open to the public. Screenings will be available for blood pressure, weight and body mass index.
A number of Wallace...
Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney explains terms of the storm shelter bids to the Colony Town Council. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
COLONY - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council, with help from County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, reviewed two bids for its proposed community storm shelter, awarding the contract to Harbor Enterprises, DBA Survive-A-Storm Shelters,...
WINSTON COUNTY - According to the Office of the District Attorney for the 25th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, former Winston County teacher, Rickie Leath White, 64, of Arley on Thursday was sentenced in the Circuit Court of Winston County, after entering guilty pleas to the offenses of second-degree attempted sodomy and transmitting obscene material to a child by computer....
Micky Dwayne Teague / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - A traffic stop in Cullman led to the discovery of 21.9 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of a Decatur man, according to the Cullman Police Department. Micky Dwayne Teague, 49, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The CPD said...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Topre America Corporation in Cullman on Tuesday was presented the 2018 Excellence in Value award from Honda. Out of 45 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers in North America that won awards, Topre was one of just four to be recognized in both categories: Delivery & Quality and Value. It is the eighth year in a row...
Pictured: Saint Bernard Band Director, Ken Simpson received a special recognition award honoring the Saint Bernard Jazz Band from Assistant Commissioner James Myrick. The students received a letter and gift from Gov. Bentley as a thank you for playing at this special event.
DECATUR - The Saint Bernard Jazz Combo performed Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Decatur, for the North Alabama Committee on the Employment of People with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christkindlmarkt continued its rapid growth in 2025, posting record attendance numbers, expanded national and international visitation and a sharp rise in economic impact, according to Nathan Anderson, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism.
Attendance estimates compiled by CPRST using Placer.ai foot-traffic analytics show approximately 415,000 total visits during the 2025 season, an...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Oct. 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
Oct. 21
trespassing;
School House Rd.murder;
CR 223theft of
property; CR 437criminal
mischief; CR 565theft of
property; CR 316burglary;
CR 604burglary;
CR 1693trespassing;
CR 1400unlawful
breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; Higgerson Rd.assault;
CR 1141unlawful
breaking and entering of a motor vehicle;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In search of good deals on just about every item one can imagine, hundreds of people from Cullman and surrounding areas visited Sportsman Lake’s Summer Yard Sale on Saturday.
Vendors stretched all over the former campsites and beyond filling the pavilions and nearly every inch of the park. Many sellers were pleased with the turnout and touted...
FLORENCE - The following Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of North Alabama for the fall 2018 semester.
Addison
John Jackson Everett
Arley
Maggie K Cleghorn
Jacob Evan Farley
Baileyton
Brianna Shae Walker
Crane Hill
Brooke Nichole Edwards
Sarah B. Mauldin
Cullman
Sydni F. Benefield
Chandler Grace Binkowski
Mary-Ashley Eddleman
Anna Alyce Gongre
Kaitlyn Clarissa Griffin
Katy L. Harrington
Autumn Jade Harris
Madison Brook Kilpatrick
Abby C. Mayhair
Christopher Stone Parker
Hannah Grace Spradlin
Samuel H. Wood
Eva
Mitchell...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A memoir by Cullman native Hunter Moore will debut at a community book launch on Saturday, Feb. 14, at noon at Karma’s Coffee House.
Moore, who has lived with cerebral palsy since birth, worked to complete the book, titled “I Love You Moore,” in memory of his late wife, Haleigh Beth Moore, who passed away in January...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several Wallace State Community College Health Science programs are offering a second chance for students to apply for admission for the fall 2025 semester.
Programs with openings for the fall will be on-hand on Thursday, June 26, to provide details about their programs. This Second Opportunity event will be held at 1 p.m. in room 116 of...
Lion Ed Henke receives the first Helen Keller Legacy Award. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lions and Lionesses held a joint dinner Monday night to install newly elected officers, celebrate 40 years of Cullman Lionesses and to present several awards to outstanding members.
New officers of the Lions, Lionesses are:
President: Bill Ruehl, Carol Nielsen
1st Vice-President: Mike Ponder, Mary Daniel
2nd...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cordell, John Cody, 23
court appearance
Davis, Holly Latta, 30
FTA- disorderly conduct
Finley, Trent Lawayne, 29
FTA- driving while revoked
Hill, James Tyler, 23
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Swann, Jessie Wayne, 31
possession of drug paraphernalia
Thompson,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Arguably the biggest game of the week in Cullman County was happening in Good Hope between the fourth-ranked Raiders and eighth-ranked Northside Rams, and after a tight first half, the Rams were able to pull away and collect a 41-16 win in the second half.
Good Hope and Northside traded defensive stops throughout most of the...
Photo shows Cullman County Bosom Buddies Founder Mary Dyer accepting the proclamation from Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker for Colors of Cancer Day.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday held a regularly scheduled meeting, where they proclaimed April 2016 ‘Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month’ and April 2, 2016 ‘Colors of Cancer Day.’
Speaking on the Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month...
CULLMAN – This year's EvaBank Midnight Run 5K will add a splash of neon color. Black lights will illuminate portions of the course and runners who choose to take part will have neon powder tossed at them.
Waid Harbison, Marketing and Programs Director for Cullman City Parks and Recreation said the idea behind this year's addition was to give runners something different.
“We wanted to...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 24. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Byars, Jada Cecelia, 43
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Cantrell, Jerimiah Ross, 21
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Carden, Bridget Nichole, 31
possession of prescription medicine
Carter, Allen Lee, 33
probation violation- first-degree theft of property
Coleman, Wesley...
Vinemont Town Council members discuss town business during Tuesday night’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
VINEMONT – Tuesday evening, members of the Vinemont Town Council discussed bill payments, new equipment purchases and changes to pricing for the Vinemont Community Center during their monthly meeting at Vinemont Town Hall.
The council chose to double the price of renting the Vinemont Community...
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is upon us! Below, courtesy of www.CullmanOktoberfest.com, is a detailed schedule for tomorrow through Sunday. To read the history of Oktoberfest in Cullman, visit http://www.cullmanoktoberfest.com/about.html.
You can find details on the more popular events in our online calendar at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
Thursday, Oct. 6
8-5--Farmer's Market
10:00 - 3:00--Senior Day
10:30-until—Freddie Day Catering German Food
10:00-11:30--Terry Cavanagh & the Alpine Express
11:30-12:00 Senior Day...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In
Thursday night’s first varsity girls clash, the top-seeded Cold Springs Lady
Eagles met the No. 4 seed, Good Hope, with a spot in Saturday’s title game on
the line. After making it a 2-point game midway through the second quarter, the
Lady Raiders couldn’t keep up with the Lady Eagles and Cold Springs pulled away
to defeat Good Hope 51-29...
Row one: Oakley Gilbreath-valedictorian, Ben Robinson-class president and Emee Baldwin- salutatorian
Row two: Sarah Wilson, Payton Yarbrough, Josie Womack, Hannah Mertens, Julie Hatcher, Katlyn Anders, Cecilee Gaither, Felicia Warren and Gaea Hood
Row three: Jake Blackburn, Tyler Borden, Cayden Hayes, Bryant Ridgeway, Braxton Preuitt, Allie Townsend, McKenzie Berry, Laken Tyree, Brianna Chandler, Kendra Tyree and Gracie Herald Row four: Amanda Erb,...
A World War II- era Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber will be one of the main attractions at this Saturday’s Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration. In this photo, three SBDs bank toward their target during a mission in the Pacific in 1943. (Photo credit: Warfare History Network / Martin K.A. Morgan)
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Airport will be bustling with...
BIRMINGHAM - In our commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud to continue its Be Healthy School Grant Program. For the 2017 -2018 school year, Blue Cross will make available $250,000 and award grants up to $10,000 to 25 schools across the state that enroll students in grades kindergarten through six....
HANCEVILLE - Though they did not get into their first-choice programs in Wallace State Community College’s Health Division, more than 40 students took advantage of the Second Opportunity event hosted this week to find out about other options open to them for Fall 2016.
“Some of our programs are highly selective, we have 30 or 40 slots and we may...
HANCEVILLE - Two healthcare programs at Wallace State Community College welcomed new department chairs to campus for their first full semester of classes. Melanie Bradford and Allen Patterson joined the Wallace State family as the fall 2015 semester was winding down. Bradford takes over as chair of the Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) program, while Patterson takes over the Emergency...
This year’s Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show has the Cullman Civic Center packed with loads of holiday vendors. The show continues Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Holly Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Show 2018 is underway with countless one-of-a-kind gifts available for all those people on your Christmas list....
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vessel fire that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, injured a Mississippi woman. Alabama State Troopers said Katherine E. Goodwin, 30, of Florence, Mississippi, was injured when the 20-foot Runabout vessel she was a passenger on caught on fire.
Troopers said Goodwin and the three other individuals onboard the Runabout all drove into...
The 50th anniversary celebration gathered past and present volunteers who reminisced and celebrated the many years of service to Cullman Regional. / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional’s Auxiliary Volunteers recently donated $48,000 in life-saving equipment to the Cullman Regional’s Ambulance Service, Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as their final gift to the organization. The Auxiliary, lovingly referred to as...
Commission with Culllman Farm City committee
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning with a packed agenda which was covered from beginning to end in under twenty minutes. All members of the commission, Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman and Kenneth Walker, were present.
After the obligatory business of approving minutes and establishing a quorum, the commission moved to new...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors participated in a couple of spirited games of bean bag baseball Tuesday after enjoying a wonderful lunch with officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. After the Sizzlin’ Ladies fell victims to a brutal shellacking to the Has-Beens at the last couple of contests, a new system was put in...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Murphy!
According to Ruttkay, Murphy is a 1-year-old hound mix with a medium-energy disposition. He understands leash protocol, as well as respects personal boundaries. Once his backpack is on, Murphy is ready for work: either helping carrying aluminum cans to the...
FULTONDALE - It was a rough night for the Vinemont Eagles as they took Interstate 65 into Fultondale to take on the Wildcats. Fultondale rattled off 326 yards of offense on their way to a 55-14 victory.
It looked like both teams were in for a long night in the turnover department early in the first quarter. Vinemont’s Garrett Boland...
Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served in the Confederate Army for four years during the Civil War.
Allie entered the Army April 2, 1918, and was a member of Company K 113th Infantry. His mother, Elizabeth McMurray Snider, would write in her...
CULLMAN - Once again, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cullman is hosting the annual Oktoberfest Combined Community Choirs Concert, as the highly anticipated fall celebration of the community's German heritage begins. The free musical event will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the church.
Performers scheduled to appear this year include the Cullman High School...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the week of April 6, when students were scheduled to return from this week’s Spring Break, both Cullman County Schools and Cullman City Schools will resume the drive-thru distribution of meal packs to students who may need extra nutritional support.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson told The Tribune, “Cullman City Schools will resume our...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is pleased to announce their new executive director. The United Way Board of Cullman County has named Waid Harbison to take over the position of leading the agency beginning May 24. Harbison will replace Becky Goff, who recently retired April 15 after five years of service to the United Way. He...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Lions and Lionesses met on Monday evening at Stonebridge Farms for a dinner and installation of the new 2022-2023 officers by Lion’s International District 34A Governor Mechele Mosley. The Lion’s Club makes continual efforts to support its community through donations and service. Mosley spoke about the history of the Lion’s Club, “A little over 100...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This September, throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health and statewide partners unite in strength, dignity, hope and purposeto save lives — raising awareness of suicide risk, promoting evidence-based care and sharing messages of hope and resilience.
The most direct way to access help in a suicidal crisis is to contact the 988 Suicide and...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Seven people were arrested over the weekend for various drug charges, including unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) executed a search warrant on County Road 1836 in the New Canaan community, leading to the arrest of five...
BETHEL, Ala. - A Cullman EMS ambulance was involved in a motor vehicle accident early Monday morning on U.S. Highway 278 West.
The Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was paged to assist at approximately 5:13 a.m. following a crash involving the ambulance and a pickup truck hauling a trailer at the Bethel intersection.
Jones Chapel VFD Chief Clint Thrasher said multiple Cullman EMS...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Top-seeded Cold Springs and fifth-seeded Hanceville met in Friday night’s first varsity boys’ semifinal matchup and it was a back and forth affair that saw too many big shots, ties and lead changes to count. Four quarters weren’t enough to settle things between these two teams and it took an overtime period to decide a winner...
The West Point Town Council met Monday evening. / Nick Griffin
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council met Monday night for its monthly meeting after rescheduling its session last week. After a prayer and the pledge of allegiance, the meeting got underway with a statement from a representative of the West Point High School tennis team, Tim Garner.
Garner...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is getting full! Volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to an extra Pet of the Week:
Patton is a bull terrier mix (yes, that Patton, whose own bull terrier, Willie, was almost as highly regarded as the general was among his troops) who’s around 2 years old. He’s a medium-energy pet described as “one...
VINEMONT - Vinemont High School is fighting bullying and violence head on. On Wednesday, the school will host an event, Rachel’s Challenge, and hopes to make a community-wide impact. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, who was the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999.
According to the organization, Rachel’s Challenge...
Cullman County Commission on Aging employee Jamie James is retiring after 22 years. James was recognized at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission.
Shown left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker, James and Commissioner Garry Marchman.
Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker shared, “Jamie is a great employee and brings such great energy to our office. She...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Addison made the short trip up the road to West Point for a Friday afternoon matchup with the Warriors and after plating nine runs in the first two innings, West Point was able to hold onto its lead and cruise to a 9-3 win over the Bulldogs.
The Warriors took a 1-0 lead early with an...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, after months of preparation, is preparing to roll out its ONE-Eighty program intended to help former prison inmates make a smoother transition to life outside prison and keep them from becoming reincarcerated.
ONE-Eighty Program Coordinator Aubrey Moore told The Tribune earlier this year, “We are so excited about our new ONE-Eighty program...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second Saturday of June marks an important occasion for car lovers in Cullman: the Pentastar South Car Club's annual Mopar (Chrysler-made vehicle) car show. Every year, the proceeds from the show (registration fees, raffle tickets and extra donations) go to benefit the Secret Meals for Hungry Kids program, a charity created by the Alabama Credit Union...
Daniel Ray Osborn II / Courtesy of Facebook
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/03/27/update-2-charged-murder-after-body-missing-hartselle-man-found-buried-fairview
FAIRVIEW - The body of a young man who was last seen by his family on Feb. 3, 2018 was reportedly found buried in the yard of a home in Fairview Monday afternoon. Authorities from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, Hartselle Police Department and Cullman County Coroner's Office were at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday pinned Sgt. Intae Suh and Officer Clint Sanford for 10 years of service with the department. Unable to do the pinning at a city council meeting as they usually would due to attendance restrictions, and in order to maintain distancing requirements, Chief Kenny Culpepper and other staff held two...
ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of area veterans are displayed on beautiful banners along the streets to honor those men and women who served our country.
Joy Womack, Addison’s Town Clerk, said the idea for the banners came from the...
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The first Baileyton Family Fun Day took place this past Saturday in the town’s park. Town officials are calling the event a huge success and hope to plan more community events in the near future.
Mayor Windell Calloway said, “We had a park full! We had about 60 vendors sign up and most of them showed up.” There...
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere fun to ring in the new year? Here are some local options:
(Descriptions by event organizers)
New Year's Eve Dinner and After Party at 412 Public House
5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Dinner from 5-10 p.m.
After Party from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Live music and complimentary New Year's toast
Black and white attire preferred, but not required
412 Second Ave. SE, Cullman
New Year's Eve...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Freeman, Breanna Reigh, 27
failure to appear- third-degree domestic violence harassing communication (2 counts)
harassing communications
Goodwin, April Maxine, 39
probation violation- second-degree forgery
Grey, Jeremy Brian, 47
possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts)
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
unlawful possession of a controlled substance (4 counts)
Kincade, James...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The East Limestone Indians came into West Point looking for a win Friday night and despite the Warriors building an early lead, East Limestone was able to pull away in the final frame to defeat West Point 35-20.
East Limestone received the opening kickoff only to have the ball bounce off the receiver’s chest and West...
John Wesley Shear, five-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Shear underwent serious surgery on Monday.
Herman Plunkett has been elected president of the West Point Sportsman Club. Clyde Walraven is vice-president and secretary-treasurer is D.M. Eddleman.
Theaun Cheatwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Cheatwood was riding his motor bike and was hit by a McCoy bus. He suffered cuts...
CULLMAN — On Saturday, October 24th, there will be a one-day basketball clinic for boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Directed by former Vinemont High School players, Josh, Jared and Jay Hembree, the clinic will feature past and present players and coaches from Cullman County. All money raised from the event will help purchase a Diabetic Service...
Ms. Wilma Jo Stewart, age 80, of Holly Pond, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2015 at CRMC. She was born in Caddo County, Oklahoma to Alva and Ruby Rodgers Gill.
Ms. Stewart worked as a nurse aide in healthcare and was a member of Duck River Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Keith Wayne (Teresa) Stewart; three...
CULLMAN – Today, most people's lives are quite busy. Their minds and hands are constantly doing something, which is generally a good thing, except when they are driving. Driving requires a foot, two hands and a clear mind. For some it can be incredibly hard to not talk on their cell phone or reply to a text, disregarding the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Feb. 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Basinger, Timothy Lee, 50
public intoxication
Bullard, Eric Monroe, 23
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree theft of property
Callahan, Jeffrey Dale, 25
probation violation-first-degree theft of property
Edwards, Shelia Renee Carlee, 54
harassing communications
Farr, Carles Matthew, 34
harassment
Goodwin, Myrriah Leigh Ivory, 20
contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Harris, Kent...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview took game one of its area series at Guntersville Tuesday night and they returned home to Mark Moore Field Thursday night to finish the series with the Wildcats. The Aggies dropped the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader 5-1 but bounced back to take the rubber match 6-3 and win the series.
Guntersville 5 – Fairview 1...
CULLMAN - As Cullman continues to grow, finding its workforce and population places to live is becoming more of a challenge. Even the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is embarking on a study, according to its website, “to counter the area's significant housing shortage.” Plans are in the works for an apartment complex on the city’s north side, and...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton and the Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department are teaming up this Halloween for a drive-thru trick-or-treating event. Starting at 5 p.m. Halloween night, Oct. 31, Town officials and firefighters will be passing out candy at the fire station next door to the community center.
The event will be a drive-thru event only. Parents can...
FLORENCE - Seventeen Cullman-area students earned degrees from The University of North Alabama after the fall 2018 semester.
Those students are:
Jackson Everett, of Addison, BSED, magna cum laude
Michael Cody Meigs, of Addison, BFA, cum laude
Zachary Eli Seymore, of Arley, B.S.
Rebekah Lee Wolfe, BSN, of Arley, summa cum laude
Tia Marie Nall Hamilton, of Colony, BSED, magna cum laude
Katelyn Renee Bishop, of...
CULLMAN - Many stores and businesses across Cullman are offering discounts to area veterans in honor of the Veterans Day holiday. Below is a list of just a few.
Discounts specific to Veterans on Veterans Day
Supercuts in Cullman will be giving free haircuts to veterans on Veterans Day.
Dairy Queen is giving away a free Mini Blizzard on Friday from 5-7...
Photo: Wallace State shortstop Johnny Sklopan loads up to record an out at first in the Lions’ game against Snead State.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball continues its weekend series against Snead State in Boaz on Sunday after splitting a doubleheader against the Parsons at James C. Bailey Stadium on Friday night.
Wallace State sophomore ace Garrett Suchey went 6 1/3...
H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Honoree Dr. Lori McGrath
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Cullman Regional got a boost as the Cullman Regional Foundation and its Service Guild hosted their 16th annual Gala at the Cullman Civic Center. Attendees enjoyed a gourmet meal from Designs by Grace, danced to live music by the Edd Jones Orchestra and had the opportunity to bid...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Dodge City area on Saturday, April 30. Ivan Jermaine Fields, 42, of Hanceville (pictured above) was identified as the driver. It was determined that Fields had multiple active warrants
A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded both narcotics and paraphernalia. Fields was charged with: possession of methamphetamine, possession...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Monday the launch of a new program to support elementary schools and students with Cullman County Schools. “School Tools” will provide a box containing $30 worth of school supplies to each of the Cullman County school system’s 4,200 Kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
The new initiative is called SCHOOL TOOLS-Helping Cullman...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lions Club presented Cullman Caring for Kids a very special gift Monday evening: a check for almost $19,000.
The club’s meeting, held at the All Steak Restaurant, started with a quick game of Christmas trivia and a few updates on the health of fellow members, followed by President Barry Willingham announcing upcoming birthdays and events. When...
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,” Volk said of her father Fred Wise, owner of Crooked Creek Civil War Museum. “He wanted to share his love and his knowledge to make others passionate about what he was passionate about.”
Wise passed away...
Fairview HS Class of 1963 Reunion
Friday, July 15 at noon at Waterbrook Restaurant, 10645 U.S. Hwy 278 E in Holly Pond. For more information, call 256-339-3451.
Swamp John’s Dinner
Friday, July 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department. Plates $10. Money will go to help build a community storm shelter. Call 256-302-4202 or 256-507-2313 for information or tickets.
Student Art...
God was with us today. Not only were we able to raise $1,200 for our organization, but we were able to spread the word and meet more veterans. This community is amazing and I love that we are a part of it.”
Jeremy Hogan
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park was the place to be on Saturday, March 19, as hundreds showed...
A recent rehearsal for "Shrek: The Musical"
CULLMAN - After last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) chose to stick with the animation adaptation idea, but has taken a decidedly different twist on the fairy tale genre with “Shrek: The Musical.” The production will run Mar. 23-25 in the Cullman High School auditorium.
“We have to choose...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Party has announced qualifying dates for the 2018 Republican primary election. Those interested in running for public office may qualify from Jan. 8, 2018 to Feb. 9, 2018.
Local GOP Chairman Waid Harbison said that if candidates do not qualify with the Republican Party during the specified timeframe, they will not be able to...
Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris was born November 21, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were Ele Nelson and Bertha Harris. Leon graduated with the Class of 1944 from Cullman County High School. He registered for the draft the day after his 18th birthday in 1943.
Soon after registering, Harris was enlisted at Ft. McPherson in Atlanta on May 13,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation will host the Smith Lake Park 4th of July Festival on Friday, July 4, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Kenneth Cornelius said this is a cash-only event to enter and is $5 per person or $20 per vehicle.
“The Smith Lake Park Fireworks Festival has been a family...
FAIRVIEW - Mark Dobbs, Fairview High School theater teacher and director of Fairview Theater Works, put together a simple yet powerful performance over the weekend at the school's auditorium. With assistant director Leah Rodriguez, light/sound technician Ally Grund and technical assistants Katie Tucker and Kayley Hall, Dobbs helped deliver several important messages through FTW's rendition of the short play...
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday voted to close the city pool immediately. It also mulled changes to the City’s communication system and was introduced to the fire department’s newest tool.
Police Chief Bob Long gave an extended report on the recent escape and recapture of Justin McCoy Booth, and on the crash during the pursuit of him...
There was a lot of automation and some neat robots. It’s like a big kid’s Lego kit and makes me want to get in there and start playing with everything.”
Andy Hatch, Shaw Industries.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, April 12, 100 participants from the 2016 National Arc Welding Conference visited Topre Corporation and Yutaka Technologies in Cullman. The conference is an...
CULLMAN - Citizens Bank & Trust recently announced plans to open a full-service office in Cullman. The branch, located at 223 Second Ave. SE, will bring the total number of Citizens branches to eight. Currently in operation in downtown Cullman is the bank’s Loan Production Office (LPO) which will be relocating to the new facility this month. The bank...
(Left) April Hays (front row, second from right) is so attached to her students that, when we brought her out to see her Nissan Rogue, she brought them with her. (Center) Michelle Pender checks out the 2019 Nissan Rogue she’ll be driving for the next month. (Right) Cullman Child Development Center Principal Chris Chambers checks out his Nissan Titan....
