CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans in Cullman and other local counties will soon receive the benefits of a promising PTSD treatment, with funding secured by Cullman County’s legislative delegation. The legislature this year included under mental health in the state’s General Fund budget $200,000 to create a pilot program that will provide 160 veterans free access to Stellate Ganglion Block...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new holiday outreach program launched this year by Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 and the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars is helping ensure local children are not left without Christmas gifts due to late-year hardship.
The initiative, called Toys of Joy, grew out of a smaller volunteer effort that began several years ago to sponsor Christmas for...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The
Falkville Blue Devils brought their men's and women's teams into Stephenson Gym
to play the Addison Bulldogs on senior night Thursday night. The girls game
promised to be a good one because The Falkville Lady Devils were 16-8 and
defeated the Lady Dawgs earlier in the season. That loss was one of only two
that the Lady Dawgs suffered all...
Updated 7-21-19 1 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - More than 70 participants competed Thursday in Thompson Tractor’s Operator Challenge in Dodge City, just off Exit 299 in front of My Way Trucking. The Hanceville Challenge (named by the organizers) was the first of two qualifying events, with the Montgomery Challenge scheduled for July 25-26. Top qualifiers from each regional event...
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, Ala. - A Jones Chapel woman died Sunday morning around 2:30 a.m. after being attacked by two dogs according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
Ronda Persall, 57, of Jones Chapel was declared deceased from a dog attack by Kilpatrick when he arrived at the scene.
Kilpatrick said the dog attack occurred outside of her home by two local dogs...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for March 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cornelius, Walter John III, 29
manslaughter
Dobbs, Ricky Eugene, 46
judge’s order- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Guthery, Valerie Danielle, 18
possession of drug paraphernalia
public intoxication
Nunnelley, Jacky Lee, 43
first-degree receiving stolen property
Runyon, Jeremy Alan, 30
possession of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College embraced a new era of leadership across its athletic programs, with four new head coaches stepping into prominent roles for the 2024–25 academic year. While each brings a unique background and approach, Faron Key (men's basketball), Joseph Simmons (women's basketball), Sallie Burch (softball), and Kayland Wilson (men's golf) all share a deep-rooted...
Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones was born May 13, 1946 in Cullman County. He lived in Cullman and graduated in 1964 from Cullman High School where he played football. He enlisted in the United States Army and served during Vietnam.
Jones began his tour on July 22, 1971 with the 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry, D Company as...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Town Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Keith Henry and opened with an invocation by Councilwoman Julie Grimes on Monday, March 3, 2025.
In the wake of Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Chief Alan Miner’s passing on Feb. 8, the council discussed ways to show its respects. In lieu of flowers, the council decided...
Applicants are wanted for the 2018 Cullman County Master Gardener class, to begin Jan. 31, 2018. If you register for the class before Dec. 31, the fee is $125 and includes the cost of a thick reference notebook, refreshments, travel expenses for speakers and a background check.
Our office will be closed for the holidays Dec. 20, 2017 to Jan....
We will begin with quarterly socials. Over time, we hope this will evolve into community awareness and concern, committee involvement, entrepreneurial roundtables and eventually leadership roles.”
Leah Bolin, Chamber president
CULLMAN - Young professionals in Cullman will soon have a new organization. On Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. at Karma’s Coffee House, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s new program...
Michael Dewayne "Big Boi" Johnson
Updated 12-15-17 at 10:45 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a Birmingham man to 20 years in prison for selling heroin last year that caused the death of a Cullman man and seriously injured another, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Michael Dewayne "Big Boi" Johnson, 32, pled guilty in August to one count...
Ty Parker, director of bands and head of the performing arts department at West Point High School, is joining forces with Fairview High School’s Mark Dobbs to stage a countywide production of “Camp Rock” this April. Auditions, open to all students in the Cullman County Schools system, are Feb. 10. / Tribune file photo
Combining the talents and strengths from...
CULLMAN - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation, along with the Alabama State Fire Marshal, are now leading the investigation into Wednesday night's fatal house fire in Cullman. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick late tonight officially identified Francis "Frank" Kane, 52, of Cullman as the victim of the blaze, which occurred at 1651 Catoma...
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee,
Girls Council – Myrtle Wise,
Senior Class – Carl Peinhardt,
Junior Class – Nelle Hurston,
Sophomore Class – Bruce Wallace,
Freshman Class – Goline Allen,
Jefferson Literacy Society – Grace Martin,
Websterian Literary Society – Carl Stiefelmeyer,
Literary Society A –...
Lights on 436 introduces new patriotic show ahead of Independence Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – Ronnie Allred, the creative mind behind the local Christmas light show known as Lights on 436, has added a new holiday to his repertoire. Residents can ride by and see a fantastical patriotic light show, running every evening until Sunday, July 9, 2023. The show is...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Hasting, Kent M. Jr., 31
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
FTA- driving without a license
Golden, Kate M., 24
third-degree domestic violence- harassment
Crenshaw, Ashley R., 26
public intoxication
McCravy, Wesley W., 28
DUI
Hanceville Police...
CULLMAN - In times of peril, one’s true character is evident. Following Whitney Cotton’s untimely death in a traffic incident on Saturday night, the Cullman community showed its true colors when local churches, restaurants and agencies from throughout the state stepped up to lend a helping hand after the devastating tragedy.
Vinemont Middle School teacher Mandy Redding shared, “I taught...
Photo: Tom Hendrix
This group of Indians were walked from right here (Florence) to the Indian Nation, which is what we call Oklahoma today; around 850 miles from here.”
Tom Hendrix
FLORENCE – Family stories have been handed down to the next generation for many, many years. Those stories are what keep a family’s history alive and going strong. They help...
HAYDEN - It was a late season homecoming for the Hayden Wildcats Friday night and they made the most of it, winning a shootout with the Fairview Aggies 50-40. Hayden used big plays to get the job done getting three huge touchdown runs of 59 yards, 65 yards and 66 yards from senior running back Leonard Johnson.
Hayden started the...
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the shelter’s Pet of the Week.
“Hello, my name is Zoey and I am about 6 months old. I am believed to be some type of bulldog. I have a low to medium energy level, I love other dogs, and I was reported to love children. I...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “This is not the way we would like to end our summer or start the school year,” Hanceville High School Junior Logan Quick said. Early Thursday morning, four Hanceville teens were injured, two critically, when the car they were in struck a tree. Upon hearing the news, Quick began planning a candlelight vigil for those injured...
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...
CULLMAN - On April 11, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators arrested Jessica Lane Nichols, 32, of Water Valley on U.S. Highway 278 West near Interstate 65.
Nichols was arrested for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for selling methamphetamine.
Nichols is being held at the Cullman County Detention Center on a $60,000 bond.
The CPD asks that If...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on March 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 4
first-degree theft of property; Cullman Chrysler Dodge Jeep; Benchmark Way SW; ’19 Jeep Wrangler; $57,345
fourth-degree theft of property; Catoma Package; County...
AREA safety manager Michael Kelley, left, and AREA president and CEO Fred Braswell, right, congratulate Keith Twitty, center, on his recent Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) designation.
MONTGOMERY - Keith Twitty of Cullman, who works as a safety specialist with the Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA), recently earned the Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) designation. It is an intensive program...
VINEMONT- The Vinemont Lady Eagles took the court Tuesday night against the Oakman Lady Wildcats in their area 12 volleyball match up. Vinemont came out of the gate strong, winning the toss and controlling the opening serve, on their way to a 25-20 victory. However, the Lady Wildcats came roaring back on the strength of 17 aces over the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Monday issued an advisory to all Alabama federal firearms licensees (FFLs) saying, in part, "In the interest of public safety, and effective immediately, FFLs in Alabama may no longer accept CCP (concealed-carry) permits as an alternative to a (National Instant Criminal Background...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November 28, around 3:00 a.m., CCSO deputies located a suspicious vehicle on the shoulder of Highway 31, south of Cullman.
Joseph Thomas Burleson, 29, of Cullman, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
He...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month, food establishments are inspected by the Alabama Department of Health and graded on every aspect of the business.
Below are the local businesses and institutions that were inspected in February.
Establishment Name: Berkeley Bob's Coffee
Address: 304 1st Ave SE
City: Cullman
Zip Code: 35055-
Score: 96
Smoke Free: Yes
Inspection date: 2/1/2023
Establishment Name: C V S Pharmacy #4902
Address: 610 2nd Ave...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boatwright, Cicel Lee, 47
public intoxication
Campbell, Joshua Adam, 34
failure to appear- third-degree burglary
Clark, William Bennett, 61
attempting to elude
violation protection order
Cupp, Terry Dewayne, 47
probation revoked- possession of drug paraphernalia
probation revoked- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Floyd, Jeremy Dewayne, 35
failure to appear- negotiating...
I came out tonight to listen to the Patsy Cline music as well as all the other country music they are performing.”
Pat Shoup
CULLMAN - Cullman seniors danced the night away last night at the Donald E. Green Senior Center. Lacey Snider and J.D. Pollard entertained the crowd at the free show, which was part of the Jammin’ in the...
COLONY, Ala. - The seniors of Colony brought class, style and sass to their second annual Sassy Seniors at 60 Plus Fashion Show Saturday night. Models of all ages showed off their unique and stylish fashions to a full house at the Colony Educational Complex. The fashion show is a fundraiser for the Colony Senior Center, which provides fellowship,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism has announced a slate of upcoming community events ranging from youth recreation and theater to one of the area’s most popular annual pageants.
The schedule includes a youth Nerf battle fundraiser in February, registration for the Miss Strawberry Festival Pageant and Cullman Community Theatre’s spring production of “Matilda the Musical.”
Kids vs....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall was packed with friends, family, teammates, and coaches Thursday afternoon to celebrate a pair of Bearcats taking the next step in their athletic and academic careers. Cullman baseball standout Hayden Stancil will be taking his talents to Snead State after his senior season and Lady Bearcats Volleyball star Gracie Barksdale will...
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Steering Committee, in a resolution passed today, called upon Gov. Robert Bentley to step down from his office.
The resolution states:
The ALGOP Steering Committee calls upon Governor Robert Bentley to immediately resign.
The ALGOP Steering Committee also passed the following resolution:
The ALGOP Steering Committee commends the Alabama House of Representatives, the Alabama Senate and...
CULLMAN – Johnny’s Barbecue has been in business for more than 52 years serving smoky barbecue to the masses. They are known for their friendly service, huge potatoes, and award winning barbecue. It is for these reasons and more that you can find their name in the new book released by the Alabama Tourism Department, Alabama Barbecue: Delicious Road...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagle Band finished up two weeks of band camp July 29, preparing a love song-packed halftime show for this fall.
The 43-member group has its opener down, and Band Director Skylar King said that with the band’s current pace, a new song will be finished every one to two weeks.
“We kind of take our time...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary celebrated the town’s history Saturday in conjunction with the ongoing Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. Chosen as one of the Bicentennial schools, Vinemont Elementary has focused on Vinemont history throughout the school year while planning Saturday’s Vinemont History Day.
The school invited community members to come enjoy many activities. Guests strolled the campus and enjoyed storytelling,...
Funeral services for Albert D. Helms, 67, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Doug Pitts officiating; with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Helms passed away on Monday, January...
Several years ago, I had the honor and pleasure of serving on the
city council of our fine city of Cullman.
On one of my trips to Washington D.C. with the Cullman delegation
to the National League of Cities meeting, I met a man I thought must be a real
family man from the way he talked. Somewhere along the line he had...
HANCEVILLE - A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she led authorities on a search and rescue effort Wednesday night in Hanceville that turned out to be based on a false report.
Miranda Noelle Anthony was arrested and charged with filing a false police report and obstructing a governmental operation.
Anthony placed a call to 911 last night and...
Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after 2016’s Polar Bear Plunge. This year’s event will take place this Saturday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Each new year brings an opportunity for people to grow and change and redefine themselves. For...
Left to right: Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Officer Matt Schlosser and Officer Tim Nalley listen as Councilman Andy Page reads proclamations honoring each officer for 10 years of service with the Cullman Police Department. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, a handful of protesters from the southwest Cullman neighborhood around Morningside Drive showed up at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School is excited to announce the debut of its Fall Flea Market Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A variety of booths will be available for shoppers to peruse. St. Paul’s Fall Flea Market will be in the back parking lot of the church and inside the gym. Santa Claus will be...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, seated, signed a proclamation recognizing March 18-24, 2018, as Health Information Professionals Week. On hand for the proclamation are, standing from left, Wallace State Community College Health Information Technology and Medical Coding instructors Sharon Woodruff, Program Director Donna Conn, WSCC Dean of Health Sciences Lisa German and HIT students Kelli Edwards and Sharon Hester.
HANCEVILLE -...
Pictured are Ashley Wilson and a few members of the Daystar Kids Leadership Team: Front row from left: Taylor King, Ashley Wilson and Nicole Patrick. Back row: Steve Patrick - Daystar family life pastor, Ben Burns and Luke Parker - Daystar associate children's pastor. (courtesy photo)
The Children's Ministry of Daystar Church-Good Hope Campus recently presented a check for $1,000...
Kim Beck (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Kim Beck knew when he was young that he wanted to work with and help kids. He even thought about running a daycare at one time. He also developed a love for cars after fixing his own as a teen following a minor collision with a tree. This led to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students Colton Hunter and Kason Hitt were recognized Thursday by the Hanceville City Council and Mayor Kenneth Nail. The two boys went above and beyond to help other students at Hanceville Elementary School by setting up a lemonade stand over the summer.
The boys, both second graders at Hanceville Elementary, wanted to help less fortunate students by...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1991, Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. (VSC) has offered short-term emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children. Not long ago, the agency’s leadership made the decision to expand the program to include certain others who might not yet have experienced violence.
VSC Executive Director Carol Horstman told The Tribune, “Recently, we have seen...
CULLMAN - This Saturday, Oct. 14, global anti-human trafficking organization A21, together with the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force, will unite to host the fourth annual Walk for Freedom in Cullman.
The goal of the event, which will be going on simultaneously around the world in 300 different cities, is to help raise awareness for one of the most...
The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy class of 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The 2018 Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA) is underway this week, with students receiving training in matters of law enforcement at locations around the county, including the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Wallace State Community College, Cullman Police Department, the fire association training center in Vinemont...
CULLMAN - It was just another day at the office when the Cullman Lady Bearcats welcomed the Fort Payne Lady Wildcats to town in an Area 14 showdown Thursday afternoon. The Lady Bearcats cruised to victory in straight sets 25-16, 25-18 and 25-16.
Starting in the first set of the match, Cullman established dominance by opening up with a 9-0...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 33
failure to appear- third-degree forgery (3 counts)
failure to appear- first-degree theft of property
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
second-degree bail jumping- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
Black, Robert Lee, 34
failure to appear- domestic violence- third-degree harassment
failure...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council held its first December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and was happy to report a successful Christmas celebration over the weekend. The city hosted its annual Christmas event Saturday afternoon starting with the Good Hope Christmas Parade and wrapping up with Christmas in the Park. Council Members...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Our second Cullman County Tournament contest Wednesday night was another varsity matchup and this time it was the Holly Pond Broncos squaring off against the Vinemont Eagles. The first quarter featured seven lead changes, but Holly Pond began to take control midway through the second and continued pulling away in the second half to secure a...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - To qualify for the Presidential Honors List at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, students must register and complete at least 12 semester hours of credit and have a 4.0 grade point average for the term. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must register and complete at least 12 semester hours of credit and have...
Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
BIRMINGHAM - Out of a pool of almost 100 nominees statewide, two Cullman area business owners brought home Retailer of the Year honors Tuesday at the Alabama Retail Association (ARA) awards luncheon in Birmingham.
Annette Harris of Rumors Deli earned a bronze award in the small business category....
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For most people this time of year means college football, bonfires and all things fall but for Sutton Mill Farm in the Duck River Community, it means dove season is here and they couldn’t be happier. This year Bruce Shaw and Mia Dodson, owners of the Sutton Mill Dove Hunt have started opening season with their...
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail, right, participates in the community planning activity Thursday evening. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Residents of Hanceville came out to the civic center Thursday evening to help Main Street Alabama and the North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) brainstorm ideas for developing and improving Hanceville’s downtown area.
The first half-hour of the meeting...
The new Five Below store in the Cullman Shopping Center will be in the former Hancock Fabrics location. / MRP
CULLMAN - The grand opening of specialty retail store Five Below is set for Friday, July 21. According to the company's website, "The party starts at 9 a.m."
On its Facebook page yesterday, the store posted:
Whoa. 4 New Store Grand Openings...
Updated 5-18-18 4:43 p.m.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Buckelew, Michael Andrew, 30
FTA- attempting to elude
FTA- reckless endangerment
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Lee, Jonathan Leamon, 38
diversion violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
McCall, George William, 52
harassment
Reynolds, Kristopher Alan,...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman senior softball player, Olivia Britton. Olivia made a lot of great memories during her playing days with the Bearcats and feels lucky to have played alongside some amazing teammates at Cullman.
"My favorite softball memories all revolve the friendships I made. One of those friendships started when I was in...
Memorial services for Gerald L. Entrekin, 72, of Cullman were held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hanceville; Rev. Paul Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the church.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 14 at 3 p.m. at Mountain...
ARLEY, Ala. – The seventh-ranked Meek Tigers are coming off a massive win over Addison last week but that didn’t trip them up Friday night when they hit the field to host Shoals Christian. The Tigers scored early and often in this one, hammering Shoals Christian 63-0 to keep their unbeaten streak alive.
Touchdown runs of 52 and 24 yards...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jay Lamar of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2025-26 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Lamar, a freshman at Huntingdon College, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded $1,150,000 to deserving students through its scholarship program, which is administered by Kaleidoscope. This year’s recipients hail from 44 counties and will attend 22 institutions.
“We are proud to support...
From the files of 1900:
The Chicago Glee Club will sing in Kullman’s Hall on Wednesday. Reserved seats are 35 cents, on sale at the post office.
Mr. J.R. Morgan of Johnson’s Crossing made a flying trip to Birmingham last week. Suppose he accepted a position down there.
Every farmer who makes his living by raising cotton should vote to return Senator...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge recently announced the launch of its Toys of Joy program, in partnership with the Cullman VFW.
Project Chair Jessica Atchley said for decades, the Elks have been known for their service to veterans, families and the community.
“In recent years, Cullman Elks Lodge has dedicated itself to sponsoring veterans during the holidays — providing...
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,...
Each pinwheel on the Cullman County Department of Human Resources lawn represents a Cullman County child in foster care. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - About 200 colorful pinwheels line the walkways and curbs across the front of the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR) office. The bright and cheery pinwheels were placed on Thursday afternoon, and the...
Tracy and Shawn Burgess were two of the colorful attendees at Saturday’s Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second annual Hanceville Irish Heritage Festival was held Saturday. Organized by Hanceville Friends of the Festival, the event featured a packed lineup of entertainment, including Black Market Haggis, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Chuck Carpenter...
The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Wednesday morning with 14 items on its agenda, plus one added during a brief recess after the meeting started.
A bid for repairs to the courthouse elevators that was initially granted to a non-licensed general contractor...
Funeral Services for Thurman Pope, 74, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Pope passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at UAB Hospital.
Updated 4-11-17 5:45 p.m.
BAILEYTON - A Cullman County man was killed early Tuesday morning in a two-car collision on County Road 1595 (Grandiflora Road) near Parkside Elementary School in the Baileyton community.
Joshua Drake Smith, 26, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Smith was killed when the 2001 Ford he was...
Wallace State TRIO/SSS students Bethany Gray and Dora Duarte dropped off bags full of canned goods at Colony’s Carpenter’s Cabinet located in the town’s Educational Complex. Photo courtesy Wallace State TRIO/SSS
HANCEVILLE - Students enrolled in Wallace State’s TRIO/Student Support Services program recently completed a community service project by delivering canned goods to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) and the...
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 was walking with the flow of traffic when she was struck,” said Trooper Chuck Daniel....
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- After starting last season with an 8-1 loss to Hartselle, the Bearcats bounced back with an 8-1 win over the Tigers Tuesday night. Cullman put together an impressive performance in the first doubles match, winning the first set in a tie break and overcoming a 1-5 start in the second set to win the match 7-6...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Miracle League for special needs athletes will get a visit at the Field of Miracles Saturday, June 13 from the Saints Motorcycle Club of Cullman County as the club takes a fundraising ride through the area. The club will leave from the Cullman Elks Lodge around 11 a.m. and will pass by the Field of...
BETHSADIA - After the turmoil of the last month within the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) came to a very public head yet again Thursday night, fire department Board member and newly-appointed Assistant Chief Alan Edwards asked to speak to the Tribune, to share his point of view on the events.
Edwards has been a BVFD firefighter for 18 years,...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos returned home Tuesday night to take on Arab, but the Lady Knights were able to leave with a 5-2 win. The score was knotted at 2 after five innings but Arab pulled away with three runs in the sixth.
Arab drew three straight walks against Holly Pond starter Lexie Smith to...
The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday with a loss of 200 baby chickens.
When Bobby Scofiled of Joppa returned to his stalled car on Ryan Mountain on Monday, he discovered that his vehicle had burned.
Miss Nellie Sewell’s Dodge Coupe caught on fire...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared with The Tribune our most recent Pet of the Week, Luna, has been adopted. Here she introduces readers to a fun new friend who’s looking for his forever home.
Chip is a 1-year-old miniature Aussie mix. He’s a playful, medium- to high-energy pup described as a “happy young...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Cullman Regional’s freestanding emergency department in Hartselle has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating compliance with its performance standards. According to The Joint Commission, the Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
As a new hospital service, Hartselle Health...
Team members include (left to right) Alex Millwood, Seth Campbell, Leigh Ann Smithson, Mykenzie Lamb, Miguel Perales and Damon Gustafson. Their teacher is Shannon Bridges.
VINEMONT - A group of Vinemont High School students took first place in a portion of a NASA-themed competition at the University of Alabama in Huntsville recently. Students from Alabama high schools compete in UAH’s...
Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, CPD Office Manager Debbie James and Cullman City Councilman Andy Page at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Debbie James, at Monday night’s Cullman City Council meeting, was recognized for five years of service with the Cullman Police Department. James, the office manager for the CPD’s investigation division,...
CULLMAN - Peoples Bank of Alabama (PBAL) announces Tim Williams has been elected to serve as the new President and the newest member of the Board of Directors.
“Our board is excited to have Tim lead our bank into a new era, where industry challenges are overshadowed by opportunity,” said Chief Executive Officer, Robin Cummings. “We’re confident Tim will meet...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Visitors and residents of Good Hope were treated Saturday night to an Independence Day ceremony and fireworks show, hosted by the Branded by Christ Cowboy Church and held at Good Hope Municipal Park.
Those gathered in the park in anticipation of the fireworks show stayed inside or near their cars, being mindful of others and maintaining...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont has gained its newest addition in The Butcher Meat Co. on Friday morning. The business, owned by Kadi and Justin Smith, will be bringing fresh cut meats including angus choice steaks and roasts, bone-in and boneless porkchops, spareribs, county style ribs, a full variety of chicken, as well as shrimp steamed...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is hosting a School Nurse Continuing Education Workshop on July 17, giving school nurses the opportunity to earn six contact hours towards their nursing license.
The full-day workshop will feature several key speakers, including:
Brian Corliss, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Cullman
Mark Addison, MD, Cullman Medical and Pediatric Associates
Lisa Ellard, CRNP, certified diabetes educator
Kim Addison, certified...
Cary Montgomery and the Scouts built that house, not (Mayor) J.D. Marcum or any member of the town council.”
John Roy, spokesman for Girl Scout Troop 10288
VINEMONT - Since January’s South Vinemont town hall meeting, tension and emotions have been on a slow boil, with town leaders and community members, particularly Scout leaders, disagreeing over the future of Vinemont’s Scout...
BREMEN - The two people killed Saturday as a result of an ATV crash at Stony Lonesome OHV Park have been identified by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick as Lawrence Richey, 34, of Smiths Grove, Kentucky and Erin Duncan, 22, of Elkins, Arkansas.
Richey was pronounced dead at the scene. Duncan was pronounced dead at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
The...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, and marching bands having to adjust their attendance when traveling, the fate of the always popular Cullman County Band Exhibition was up in the air. No more, however, as the Cullman High School band program released its plan for the 37th annual exhibition Friday. Traditionally held the evening of the...
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Window Display Contest took place Friday, Nov. 8, with representatives from neighboring counties serving as judges for the event. In conjunction with Christmas in Cullman this weekend, we are announcing the winners of our 2019 contest!
Retail
1st Place- Doug Doggett Jewelers
2nd Place- A Touch of German
3rd Place- Monograms Plus
Service Industry
1st Place- Youth Advocate...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck Tuesday evening east of the city of Cullman injured two people. The crash happened at 5:25 p.m. in the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 69.
According to Cullman Police Sgt. Joey Duncan, Richard Dabbs, 46, was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado east on Hwy. 278 attempting to make a left turn...
GARDEN CITY - Garden City First Baptist Church hosted its annual, family-friendly fireworks celebration at Garden City Park this evening, where they provided fun for kids of all ages. Inflatables were available for children, along with games of cornhole and tug of war. The church also provided free hot dogs, bottles of water, popcorn and soda for festivalgoers and...
Susan Winton Smith's May booking photo (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
Updated 7-20-18 at 9:49 p.m.
FAIRVIEW - Susan Winton Smith, 66, of Fairview, who had been arrested twice on related charges since Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigators discovered the body of Daniel Ray Osborn II, 22, buried in her yard in March, was arrested for a third time this week...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified Internal Medicine Physician Caroline Studdard, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Studdard earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and she completed her residency with UAB Huntsville Internal Medicine Residency Program in Huntsville, Alabama.
As an Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Studdard provides comprehensive diagnosis...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Friday was a special day at Fairview High School as friends, family, coaches and teammates met in the library to celebrate the next step of one of their fellow Aggies’ athletic and academic career. After putting together a stellar high school cross country career, Peyton Bailey signed a scholarship to continue running at for Head Coach...
A pocket knife inscribed “Prentice W. Ball” and “Vinemont Alabama” was found by Ronald van Meesen while metal detecting WWII foxholes in Alpen, Germany. / Photo courtesy Ronald van Meesen/Footsteps Researchers
VINEMONT - On Easter Sunday, Ronald van Meesen was pursuing his pastime of metal detecting World War II sites around the town of Alpen, in the Rhineland region of...
