HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted East Lawrence for senior night at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night and they celebrated the occasion with a 53-23 win over the Eagles.
East Lawrence got the ball to start off the game and broke a 44-yard run on just their second play of the series and later on, a nine-yard run as...
Cullman Police Officer John Anderson (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman’s American Legion Post 4 recently awarded its Police Officer of the Year award to Cullman Police Officer John Anderson. Anderson currently serves as the school resource officer (SRO) for Cullman High School. The Tribune stopped by CHS to speak with Anderson about his award and service.
Anderson...
HANCEVILLE – It was a brisk spring morning at Wallace State on Saturday as 17 participants ran the 5K course through the campus. The group gathered to have fun, but also to remember a beloved member of the community who was lost too soon. Those participating in the event wore lime green shirts with trendy sunglasses on the front...
Photo: Brylee Gregory poses for a photo using a photo frame she and other students created during the Party Like a Princess class during Camp Wallace on June 21 at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - Youngsters participating in this summer’s Camp Wallace had fun learning how to paint, how to take photographs, how to set a table, how to...
Bertis Emry Green
Bertis Emry Green was born May 14, 1917, to parents Jesse James and Mattie Estelle Green. They lived in the Etha community and worked as farmers. On January 7, 1937, Bertis married Lois Irene Holcomb and they had a daughter, Vivian Inez.
In 1940, at the age of 23, Bertis registered for the draft and served in World...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College crowned winners in the Intramural Pickleball league for the Spring 2023 semester. This was the first official season of intramural pickleball play.
“The students had a great time playing the games all season and meeting new friends,” said WSCC Success Advisor Dakota Nichols, who sponsored the intramural games. “We hope to do it...
Joseph Bradley Sivley, left, and Angela Beth Stillwell (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
NEW CANAAN - Deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Sunday arrested Joseph Bradley Sivley, 35, and Angela Beth Reed Stillwell, 30, both of Arab, for allegedly trafficking illegal drugs.
Sivley was charged with trafficking in illegal drugs, unlawful possession of controlled substance, first-degree receiving stolen property,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team kicked off its season at home Thursday night against North League rivals Athens, Westminster Christian, Hartselle, Decatur, Decatur Heritage, Austin, Priceville and Lindsay Lane. Both the Bearcats girls and boys teams finished first overall, collecting 22 new best times, several first-place finishes and two new school records.
Top finishers in their events included...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 20-22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Anderson, Randall Scott, 33
failure to appear- fishing without a license
Caudle, James Christopher, 43
fourth-degree theft of property
Cummings, Melissa Marie, 32
failure to appear- driving while suspended
Daniel, Richard Steven, 57
driving while suspended
public intoxication
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Driskell, William Shawn, 36
probation revoked- third-degree burglary...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports, a Huntsville man was arrested Friday, September 17, for 18 counts of child pornography possession.
Michael Lee McGinnis, 41, was arrested on I-65 just before 5:00 p.m. on Friday in regards to a Cullman juvenile pornography case.
This case is currently pending and under investigation and more information will...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 23
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges; unknown amount of property value
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person; Hwy. 157; damage...
LOGAN, Ala. - As the popularity of Smith Lake continues to rise, so do the chances of emergencies on and around the water. Seven fire departments whose service areas include portions of the lake, along with others, have banded together in an effort to extend their reach beyond the shores and onto the lake itself. They have purchased a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 6
theft of property-4th degree; Olive St. S.W; cashassault-3rd degree; Co. Rd. 469domestic violence-3rd degree; Co. Rd. 469criminal trespassing-3rd degree; City of Cullman; Co. Rd. 469theft of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Peoples Bank of Alabama (PBAL) is proud to announce its inclusion in the sixth annual ranking of the Forbes 2023 America’s Best Banks in Each State list released June 20, 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can be viewed at...
CULLMAN - It’s a question we are asked almost weekly: “Can I fish in Duck River Reservoir yet?”
According to Cullman Economic Development Agency Special Projects Coordinator Susan Eller, the Duck River Reservoir project coordinator and someone who has been involved since the project’s nascent stages, there is no date set for when the reservoir will be ready for fishermen.
“I...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- North-South all-star squads for the upcoming AHSAA North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Games have been selected and Lady Eagles Point Guard Toni West earned a spot on the Girls North roster. The junior landed on this year’s North team after helping lead the Lady Eagles to back to back Northwest Regional titles and a runner-up...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Sumiton Christian Lady Eagles, and the hometown Dawgs lost a close one 3-1.
The game was scoreless until the bottom of the second when Addison scored one run. After one out, Cara Bolinger singled and that was followed by a walk to Josie Riddle. After a second out, Lydia Ergle singled...
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...
(Photo courtesy of REHAU)
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU’s Cullman location is celebrating its 25th birthday by announcing plans to expand its plant. The expansion plan is expected to cost $50 million for new production equipment and tooling, and will involve significant rearrangement within the plant facility. This project was prompted by a contract win for REHAU to build exterior polymer-based...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Folsom Field/Cullman Regional Airport stepped back in time Saturday for a “sentimental journey” as Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 and the Cullman Elks Lodge hosted a busy and successful 2020 Cullman Veterans Day Celebration.
Anchored by WWII aircraft including a B-25 bomber and a C-47 troop transport that dropped paratroopers on D-Day, the display...
Cullman Rocks, Cullman City Rocks and Hanceville Rocks all set up a free rock-painting area near one of the music stages at Friday night's 2nd Fridays event. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - The local street fair known as 2nd Fridays has become a popular summertime evening activity for residents of Cullman. The city closes off the roads around the Festhalle...
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday evening, with Mayor Radginal Dodson and all council members present, along with Town Attorney Roy Williams. Several items were on the agenda, but an item not on the agenda received a substantial amount of attention: Dodson gave a critical update on the town’s contract with Air Evac Lifeteam.
“The gentleman come by...
HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. – This year’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is coming up next month and there will be a young, local racer in the field at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Eleven-year-old Lilly-Ann Pettus is currently the youngest qualifier in this year’s age 11-16 division. The full schedule and race order will be released at a later date, but...
Shown, clockwise from top left: Bill Browning, Dr. Will Boyd, Van Caldwell, Mark Johnson, Brian McGee, MB Wain, Patricia Todd and Jason Fisher / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Indivisible Alabama, a “a non-partisan progressive movement that uses grassroots activism and direct action to affect change” held a Democratic candidate forum at the Cullman County Museum over the weekend featuring numerous...
CULLMAN - Life in the 21st century is hectic. 40-plus-hour work weeks followed up by chauffeuring kids to ball practice and the daily homework battle leave parents exhausted, frazzled and willing to make fast food dinner choices for their families even though Mom and Dad would prefer to provide a healthier, home cooked meal. But, who has time for...
MOULTON, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors made the trip to Lawrence County for a pair of varsity matchups Saturday and both squads returned home with wins. The Lady Warriors raced past Lawrence County 9-1 and the Warriors edged the Red Devils in a defensive battle 1-0.
The Lady Warriors were led by Kyli Armistead who finished...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County’s Summer Enrichment Camp welcomed its first week of campers in efforts of keeping the children of Cullman entertained and hungry for knowledge throughout their summer break.
“We are so thankful to be provide this service to the students in Cullman County. We know that the gap in the summer can really create...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Women United Board announced that it will host the 2nd Annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser in Cullman on Aug. 3 The event will be held at Loft 212, 212 4th St. SW. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.
UWCC shared in a release:
“Our Women’s United Board has...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A different type of love was in the air for Hanceville High School (HHS) Friday morning, when 400 valentine bags were given to students. Bags contained personal hygiene products and treats. Divided for boys and girls to collect, each contained a stick of deodorant, tooth brush and some candy or a snack cake.
HHS ACCESS/Theater/ACT Prep Teacher...
Oh it was terrible, parts of the plane hanging on bushes and in the wooded areas. Legs here and arms there, it was awful. I was writing for the Tribune at the time, but I didn’t write about that though. I don’t ever want to see anything like that again.”
Imogene (Drake) Lawrence
BATTLEGROUND – If you drive along Highway 157...
CULLMAN - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Walk MS: Cullman 2016 event was held at Heritage Park on Saturday morning. The annual walk celebrates those fighting MS and raises money to find a cure for the debilitating neurological disease that affects approximately 400,000 people in the United States and up to 2.5 million global citizens.
Although a light rain fell...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There is still time to join in
with the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing
Arts sessions for BroadwayKids! and StudioKIds! during the spring
2020 semester.
BroadwayKids! meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m.,
through April 29. They will work with Wallace State
Theatre staff and students to stage a production of
“Frozen Kids.” A number of parts are available for the play
they will perform on May 5.
StudioKids! will hold classes on Tuesdays from Feb. 4
through March 10 from 3:45-4:45 p.m., as...
Cullman Rotarian John Lang holds up an item at Friday’s 46th annual Cullman Rotary Club Auction at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry at The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Rotary Club held its 46th annual auction Friday evening. The event is the club’s only fundraiser each year, with all money raised put back into the Cullman County...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Cory Cooperwood has come full circle with the Wallace State men’s basketball program.
Cooperwood, the former two-time NJCAA Division I All-American at Wallace State, has returned to Hanceville, serving as an assistant coach for the Lions this season.
“It’s been great to be back. Wallace State is a great place to play basketball. There are no distractions. It...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers on Saturday, Dec. 12 at approximately 8 a.m. will close all four lanes (both directions) of Alabama Highway 157 between the 9000 and 10000 blocks for an investigation into the fatal crash that occurred Saturday, Dec. 5 in front of Foley Products.
Background:
A vehicle striking a power line at approximately 5:40 a.m....
CULLMAN - A traffic stop in Cullman on Thursday led to the arrest of a Falkville man for trafficking.
Cullman Police Department (CPD) Investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason made the arrest after observing a white Ford truck driving on the wrong side of the road and failing to stop at a stop sign on Second Street Southeast in the...
Front row (l-r): Luke Watson, Zakk Waddell, Billy Ellis, Ross Wallace, Alyssa Price
Back row (l-r): Derik Arendall, Austin Frederick, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom Parker
WEST POINT - The West Point High School Scholar’s Bowl team is a force to be reckoned with, and they aren’t slowing down any time soon. After winning the Class 5A title on Friday, April...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 17-19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Sept. 17, 2018
Brown, Cody Weston, 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle
second-degree assault
attempting to elude
Campbell, Jake Austin, 21
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Curington, Justin Eugene, 32
first-degree theft of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brandi and Seth Powell’s dream of owning a drive-in theater was finally realized this Christmas season. They had nine Christmas movies prepared to show throughout December. Though a couple of the showings were expectedly rained out, the rest of the season saw a great turn out, with three of the films selling out. The Powells plan...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After blanking Muscle Shoals on the road 9-0 Tuesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the area series, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night with a chance to wrap up a series win and clinch a spot in the postseason. Cullman did just that, plating three runs in the third and...
Photo taken Monday, June 4 shows that displaced earth under sunken pavement appears to have pushed up these curbing/gutter slabs at two locations in the Heritage Village subdivision. Numerous potholes around the neighborhood have been recently filled. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening the City of Cullman Planning Commission set specific conditions before approving the next...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eighteen NFL hopefuls from the UAB football team participated in Pro Day on Wednesday at the Football Operation Center.NEWS AND NOTES:
All 32 NFL organizations were represented at UAB Pro Day with roughly 60 NFL personnel present. DeWayne McBride only participated in bench press in which he did 20 reps. McBride tweaked his hamstring training for the NFL Combine and...
Cullman City School Board President Suzanne Harbin, left, presented the certificate to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at this week’s board meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson was honored recently for earning National Superintendent Certification. Patterson was among 30 superintendents recognized for successfully completing the prestigious National Superintendent Certification Program, administered by...
GUIN, Ala. – After using last week’s bye week to rest up and refocus for the latter half of the season, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night to face the Marion County Red Raiders in a big regional matchup. The Red Raiders got off to a fast start and the Tigers were never able to recover, falling...
The Good Hope 4-H Club met January 20 at the school. Mrs. Rounds called the meeting to order. A demonstration was given on making bound buttonholes and inset pockets. Each member made a bound buttonhole at the meeting. Officers were elected for the year as follows: President – Bertie Young, Vice-President
Estelle Methvin, Secretary Morris Hendrix, Treasurer Mullie Phillips,...
Col. Donald Fallin holds the American flag at the 1,200-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail. (Photo courtesy Col. Donald Fallin)
The Tribune has been following Fairview native Col. Donald Fallin (U.S. Army, retired) as he hikes the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and funds for the education of the children of fallen warriors. On Friday, he texted The Tribune a...
Bethany Kerr and Elena Caudle are the artist and writer of "Serendipitous," a book featuring Kerr's pencil sketches paired with the poems written by Caudle. They are taking donations for copies of the books to be given to children at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, at $10 each. The regular price for the book is $15 for those who would...
Top: West Point sixth-grade scholars’ bowl team (L-R): Aaiden Jones, Eli Taylor, Katie-Beth Yovino, Brodie Henry (All-State and Team Captain), Silas Baty and John-David Yovino; Bottom: West Point eighth-grade scholars’ bowl team (L-R): Judd Douglas (2nd Team All-State), Abigail Roy (captain), Zeke Cornett and Kaleb Perry (contributed)
HOOVER, Ala. - Last Saturday, the West Point Middle School sixth-grade scholars’ bowl...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control
approved the AHSAA’s Return to Play ‘Best Practices’ recommended
guidelines Wednesday and reaffirmed plans to start fall sports on
time, The action was taken Wednesday at its annual summer meeting in
Montgomery.
Fall sports teams have the option to begin fall
workouts on July 27 with the first week used by football for
acclimation purposes only with helmets and shorts...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 6
domestic violence, attempting to elude law enforcement officer; CR 1668
domestic violence; CR 1472
harassment; Scott Dr.
home repair fraud; CR 831
violation of a protection order; CR 1225
burglary; CR 1043
criminal mischief;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Twenty-seven students were recognized at a pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 9 for graduating from the Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program.
Dr. Sharon Alley, director of the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting program, said two words came to mind when she thought of the graduating students: grace and gratitude.
“You all have worked extremely hard throughout...
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will show up!
From the Files of 1937:
Doctor R.B. Dodson is Commander of the American Legion.
Mr. and...
CULLMAN – Oxford and Cullman came out swinging in the first quarter, each scoring on their first two drives, but Oxford kept on the gas, defeating Cullman 52-28.
Though the Bearcats jumped out to a quick start, moving the ball effortlessly down the field in the team’s first drives, Oxford’s grinding mentality and offensive explosion by Tyetus Smith-Lindsey kept the...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – The newly minted 1A Addison Bulldogs traveled 17 miles west to take on their archrival 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets at lovely, Malcolm Blake Memorial Stadium Friday night and I would not be surprised if animal cruelty charges are brought against the hometown Yellow Jackets as they abused the visiting Bulldogs. WCHS dominated this game...
The scene at the Jet-Pep at the intersection of Alabama Highways 69 and 157 Wednesday night, after a car hit a natural gas meter / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - A vehicle pulling into the Jet-Pep at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and Alabama Highway 157 struck a natural gas meter on the side of the building Wednesday night, rupturing...
St. Bernard Preparatory graduation will be Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Abbey Church.
“God has blessed us by your presence on this campus. May he bless you as you walk into the adventure of life ahead.”
Proudly, Father Joel Martin, O.S.B., school president
First row, (left to right): Yujin Lee, Caitlyn Norman, Anna Myers, Isabella Cline and...
Saint Bernard senior Paul Schartung has received a Congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
Lt. Commander William Cook, Blue and Gold Officer, recognized Schartung at Saint Bernard’s honors ceremony earlier this month.
Schartung also received the Benedictine Medal of Merit Award, which recognizes a life characterized by Christian love shown through one's daily good example of true selflessness and...
Col. Donald Fallin pauses at the 500-mile marker along the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. (courtesy photo)
FAIRVIEW - When decorated combat and special operations veteran Col. Donald Fallin retired from the United States Army in 2016, he wasn’t giving up his life of adventure. He was just changing shoes, trading his combat boots for the hiking variety. At Springer Mountain, Georgia...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Community projects were the main topic of discussion Monday night at the Baileyton Town Council meeting. The Town has been asked by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to compile a list of 10 projects the Town would like to accomplish in the next year. Mayor Johnny Dyar asked the members of the...
The Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz” was spotted handing out treats at this year’s Hanceville Fall Fest. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Sunday afternoon, downtown Hanceville was taken over by ghouls and goblins, heroes and villains, and all manner of hunters for candy-flavored treasures, as the city held its annual Fall Fest. The event was truly a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 16
third-degree theft of property, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card; person; miscellaneous charges; unknown amount of property value
third-degree assault;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A stellar season for the West Point Lady Warriors came to an end Wednesday morning in the Northwest Regional Championship Game. After a hot start in the opening quarter gave them the early lead, the Lady Warriors did not make a shot from the field in the second and weren’t able to keep pace with Madison...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, May 6, local nonprofit Hope Horses, Inc. will host its Hats, Horses and Hope fundraising event.
“This Hats, Horses and Hope event is the biggest fundraising event of the year for Hope Horses,” said Hope Horses Executive Director Kelsey Rice. “All proceeds raised will go toward the Hope Horses therapeutic riding program.”
Kentucky Derby attire is...
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...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 27. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alston, William Chris, 39
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Dingler, Anthony Brian, 35
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Foote, Terrah Michelle, 26
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Hunkeapillar, Hunter Glenn, 24
possession of drug paraphernalia
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Johnson,...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Former Wallace State baseball pitcher Chad Smith was promoted to the Colorado Rockies over the weekend and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on Sunday against the Washington Nationals, pitching a scoreless inning.
Smith, a McAdory High graduate, pitched for Wallace State during the 2014-2015 seasons.
Smith is the seventh Wallace State player to advance to the majors under...
Myles McLeroy / Courtesy of Michelle Opsahl
TUSCALOOSA - Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, is one of 44 incoming freshmen selected for the Computer-Based Honors Program in the Honors College at The University of Alabama this fall. The nationally recognized research program pairs academically elite students with leading research professors to complete scholarly research projects in any field of study.
Celebrating its...
Wallace State’s volleyball team: Pictured are, front row, from left, August Newberry, Jamie Pittman, Alicia Charles, Cierra Davis, Kelsea Bivins, McCall Morrow, MaKenzie Bearden and Tara Miller; back row, from left, manager Savannah Beard, Abby Borden, Kati Thomas, Caroline Gann, coach Randy Daniel, Kaylee Maddox, Jessica Lucio, Macy Smith, Emily Wilson and Hillary Henderson.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s volleyball team...
The Cullman County Commission met Friday in a special session to declare a state of emergency. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday declared a state of emergency due to damages to property from severe storms, a tornado, flooding and other causes Thursday. The emergency declaration allows the County to seek aid...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After routing Locust Fork at home 13-2 Friday night, the Warriors returned home to take on Decatur and extended their win streak to seven games with an 8-4 win over the Red Raiders. Eli Folds got the start on the hill and earned the win after tossing five innings, allowing just two hits with no...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Trojans made
their way down Hwy. 157 Friday night for a pair of varsity matchups and the
Lady Warriors used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from the Lady Trojans
66-54. The Warriors followed in the varsity boys matchup but fell to the Trojans
69-57.
West
Point 66 - Muscle Shoals 54 (varsity girls)
The
West Point Lady...
HANCEVILLE - On Friday, May 6, investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dylon Chase Shook, 20, of Hanceville, for electronic solicitation of a child under the age of 12.
CCSO investigators were alerted to the matter after a relative of the victim discovered inappropriate pictures between the victim and the suspect on a social media app. Investigators worked...
Updated 1-19-17 at 2:50 p.m.
CULLMAN - The man who was part of an officer-involved shooting in Cullman County last fall has been indicted for attempted murder, according to Cullman County District Attorney C. Wilson Blaylock. Rodney Deland Looney, 44, of Cullman was indicted last week by a grand jury in Cullman County.
The shooting occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 15 on...
William Sturgeon, Jr., left, and Jennifer Guthery, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Cullman Police this week arrested two people on drug distribution charges. The cases are unrelated.
On Monday, the CPD Crime Suppression Unit arrested William Leroy Sturgeon, Jr., 50, of Hanceville. Sturgeon was charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
Sturgeon...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) hosted its annual masquerade ball fundraiser Tuesday at Brick Haven, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The local nonprofit’s goal for the night was $20,000. It exceeded that, bringing in $27,558.13.
Masked guests enjoyed a five-course dinner and drinks served by “celebrity waiters,” including local leaders and law enforcement personnel...
Ashley Wilson (left) with volunteers Crystal Stone, Ethan Ponder, Jeremy Holley and Brandon Snider spent Thursday unloading stacks of storage totes to get Curt’s Closet ready for summer.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A year has passed since Ashley Wilson opened Curt’s Closet, a local charity to help disadvantaged kids, in the name of her son Curtis Wilson, who died in a...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School held its second annual Back to School Bash Saturday on campus.
Last year, before outgrowing the location, the bash was held at Parkside Outreach, a charitable organization that sponsors the event.
School Counselor Kim Crumbley said of the organization, “They do a lot of stuff for our school all year long. They also do our food...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For anyone who loves to be entertained, the Wallace State Alumni Association has the perfect day trips for you to enjoy a day of music and more.
Seats remain for the Alumni Association’s May 16 trip to Nashville for a cruise down the Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat, which includes a three-course lunch and entertainment....
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week was a special one at Field of Miracles. Both the Cullman High School and Wallace State Baseball Teams visited for a game Tuesday night and both the Bearcats and the Lions showing their support always means a great deal to the Miracle League’s players.
The Field of Miracles is a multi-use sports complex designed to...
Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman, standing, speaks to supporters at Heritage Park in Cullman on Sunday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Lee Auman hosted a community cookout and town hall meeting at Heritage Park in Cullman Sunday afternoon.
Auman said campaigning in all the counties in Alabama's...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 93 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All recognized on the list achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Wallace State student-athletes earning recognition are as follows:
Baseball: Ben Arnett, Cooper Beck, Luke Daniel, Breydon Edmondson, Hunter Garcia, Nathan Giles, Jayce Guyette, Nicho Jordan, Preston Key,...
CULLMAN - Six local beauties will vie for the coveted title of 2017 Ms. Senior Cullman County tomorrow. The popular pageant is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College.
Ms. Senior Cullman County 2016, Elaine Willingham, also the reigning Ms. Senior Alabama, will provide entertainment....
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 25-28. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Atchley, Lonnie Roy, 44
second-degree bail jumping- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Batemon, Dusty Cheyene, 34
second-degree bail jumping- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful possession of...
SIMCOE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon, as firefighters from the Gold Ridge, Fairview, Berlin and Vinemont Providence fire departments battled a barn fire in the July heat, young Elijah Graves took it upon himself to help them out. With a little help from mother Nickie Graves, he purchased cool bottled water and delivered it to firefighters manning tanker trucks...
Jackie Junior Fulghum was born March 3, 1943 in Cullman County and he lived in Hanceville. He was drafted into the United States Army and began his tour in Vietnam August 18, 1965. His military occupation was Light Weapons Infantry and he was attached to 1st Cavalry Division (AIRMOBILE) ,1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, B Company. The 1st Cavalry Division...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The newest restaurant to come to Cullman opened its doors Friday. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 1311 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31), Ste. F, in Cullman, across the street from Firehouse Subs.
Tropical Smoothie offers made-to-order smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads. It aims to “spread sunshine and inspire better” with several healthy options, including vegetarian,...
Vinemont, Holly Pond, Meek and Cullman will all travel
for region games this week and as we move into the latter portion of the
regular season, each week becomes more and more significant for teams across
the state. Regional standings are starting to take shape and the playoff
contenders are creating separation from the rest of the pack.
(2-3) Vinemont (3A Region 5)...
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed its fall inductees.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed new members during its annual fall induction ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa is the college’s honor society, and Wallace State students are eligible for consideration if they maintain a 3.5 GPA for 12 or more credit hours the...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry will kick off this year’s campaign with a community event, Monday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. at East Side Baptist Church. A goal of 10,000 gift-filled shoeboxes from Cullman County has been established to be delivered to children in need around the world.
The meeting will include a description of...
Pastor Heath Tinker in Kingdom Life Church’s almost-finished sanctuary / W.C. Mann
We’re closer than we’ve ever been, and our goal is to impact this community like never before.”
Pastor Heath Tinker, Kingdom Life Church
SIMCOE - On Jan. 18, 2016, fire broke out in the youth and children’s building of Simcoe Worship Center Church of God at the intersection of Alabama...
CULLMAN - The inmate who walked away from work release detail on Thursday afternoon has been captured, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
Christopher Williams was located and arrested in Belmont, Mississippi.
"We have been following leads on the suspect from almost the moment he walked off and we were constantly getting tips on his location and in the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs finished with a 6-18 record last season in and junior Kate Sterling plans to bring all she learned last year onto the court this season. Almost every player will be back from last year’s Bulldogs team, including some new additions, and Sterling can't wait to see what they can accomplish this season.
"I...
Photo shows Walker Caretti.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship kicked off today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet features some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High athletes competing for top state honors are Ann Carol Braswell, Tally Wilson, Tanner Jackson, Austin...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 12, of Walter completed her 5K challenge Wednesday afternoon at Heritage Park, along with more than 20 other friends and supporters. She was also joined by her mom, Becca, and older sister, Molly. Hill, who was diagnosed with Lyme Disease when she was 8 years old, has been busy raising awareness and money for...
CULLMAN - Alabama will hold its sixth annual severe weather preparedness tax holiday, starting today, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax. The City of Cullman and Cullman County will also waive taxes for the...
The Vinemont Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council welcomed Todd Johnson and others from The Church at the Atrium to its meeting Tuesday night. The church group requested to use the town’s community center for Sunday service until the construction of its...
Councilmen Gene Sumner and Wendell Peterson at this week’s meeting of the Baileyton Town Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Baileyton’s youth baseball and T-ball signups will continue through Feb. 12 at Baileyton Town Hall the town council said at its regular monthly meeting this week. The fees are $45 for one child, $70 for two children...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department just introduced the new patrol dog, Recon, a Belgian Malinois, who will be two years old in January. Recon is certified in narcotics detection, tracking and criminal apprehension. His handler is Officer Jeff Lawson.
The K9 program has been utilized at the CPD since 1984. Sergeant Jason Mickle, training officer at the CPD said,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council formally approved a reserve police force for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), noting in the ordinance that, “certain levels of manpower are required in order to provide for the safety of the public and also to the members of the Cullman Police Department,” that, “the City of Cullman desires...
Sacred Heart School Principal Greg Hughes
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Sacred Heart School (SHS) held its eighth annual Legacy Gala at Stone Bridge Farms’ Browne Stone Centre. Previously a formal soiree, this year's event went casual, earning it the self-styled title of the "un-gala."
While the wardrobe was a little easier, the cause was the same: to raise scholarship funds...
