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...
The Cullman High School Class of 1957 held its 60th reunion on Aug. 12, 2017.
Pictured, (sitting on floor): Maxine Drake McCain, Joyce Earl Brown, Gene Wilhite, Patty Swann Miller, Glenda Holmes Neal, Carole Brindley King and Brenda Tiffin Tucker
Row one: Jim Hudson, James Edge, Rexine Robbins Coleman, Dixie Wilhite Ratliff, Daphna Calvert Freeman, Sue Neal Robinson, Louise Hendrix Moore,...
The sale will be at The Atrium at 3920 Highway 157. / Courtesy of The Atrium on Facebook
CULLMAN - Starting this Friday, Aug. 25 and running until Sunday, Aug. 27, Cullman Kid’s Mart will be holding its annual fall/winter sale- an upscale children's, teen and maternity consignment sale.
“We have two sales each year,” said the fifth-year co-owner of the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 23. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 48
second-degree promoting prison contraband
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Cannon, Jeremie Scott, 32
failure to appear- driving without a license
Crocker, Jason Robert, 39
third-degree assault
Davis, James Nicholas, 34
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree promoting prison contraband
unlawful possession of a...
Gary Lynn Jolly / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
JONES CHAPEL- A Jones Chapel man was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. Gary Lynn Jolly, 19, was arrested following an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this summer.
On July 20, 2017, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to County Road 1141 on a sexual abuse call. The juvenile...
ZeroRPM celebrated at the “imerge” EDPA 2017 Innovation Awards program; CEO Lance Self accepted the award on the company's behalf.
BIRMINGHAM – A Cullman company was among the EDPA (Economic Development Partnership of Alabama) 2017 Innovation Awards winners celebrated during an Oscars-style “imerge” innovation event on Wednesday evening, Aug. 23, at the Alabama Theatre.
ZeroRPM received the Corporate Innovator of the Year...
Knapsacks program volunteers plan strategies for the new school year. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Knapsacks for Kids program leaders met with representatives of other local groups last Thursday to plan for this school year, and to discuss a new offering for needy families of Hanceville students. Nancy Horton and Sandy Waters, who head up the program at...
Employees at the Cullman County Revenue Commissioner’s Office showed their enthusiasm for agriculture and education when they received Ag Tag T-shirts recently. They said they look forward to wearing them on casual Friday in the office. / ALFA Farmers
CULLMAN - Motorists may purchase an Ag Tag at the local probate office for an additional $50 when renewing registration. Recently...
BIRMINGHAM – A Birmingham man pled guilty today in federal court to selling heroin last year that caused the death of one person and seriously injured another, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Bret Hamilton.
Michael Dewayne “Big Boi” Johnson, 32, appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala and...
Top row, l-r: Phillip Edward Parker, Brentson Harold Kilpatrick, Robert Keith Pugh; Bottom row, l-r: Kelli Diane Blackmon, Johnie Lee Kuykendall, Jason Robert Crocker / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday evening announced the arrests of six people for various drug offenses. The arrests were the result of three separate search warrants....
The injured lineman has been identified as Holden Beck, seen here with his family. / Courtesy of GoFundMe
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for Hixson, Tennessee-based APL Power Services, under contract with the Cullman Electric Cooperative, was involved in a serious electrical accident on Tuesday afternoon near the community of Walter. According to WRCB TV in Chattanooga, family members...
Auburn University student and scholarship recipient Nathan Duke was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation 2017 Scholarship Recipients Luncheon Aug. 19 at the Ham Wilson Arena in Auburn. Duke studies poultry science, production track. The R.W. Donaldson Endowed Scholarship is named after a longtime Cullman County Farmers Federation and Cattlemen's Association member. From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell,...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 22. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Richard Eugene, 34
harassment
Blackmon, Kelli Diane, 32
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession of prescription medicine
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Boulahanis, Nicholas Michael, 27
permit dogs to run at large
Hughes, Edgar Lee Jr., 44
harassment
Kilpatrick, Brentson Harold, 53
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Monroe,...
A staging area was set up on County Road 703 Tuesday afternoon after a lineman was severely injured in an electrical accident. / W.C. Mann
See updated story here: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2017/08/23/updated-lineman-involved-electrical-accident-tuesday-id-d-details-remain-scarce
CULLMAN COUNTY - A lineman working for Hixson, Tennessee-based APL Power Services, under contract with the Cullman Electric Cooperative, was involved in a serious electrical accident on Tuesday afternoon near the...
Rodney Dylan Witcher / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN COUNTY - A Welti man was arrested late last week and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Rodney Dylan Witcher, 48, was arrested by Cullman Police Department Sgt. Chris Thomason and officers Trey Higginbotham, Cole Kelley and Dustin Colburn...
2017-2018 Alabama Pilot Club District Officers: left-right, Beverly Wilkerson, governor (Cullman); Mellissa King, governor-elect (Andalusia); Kay Chandler, treasurer (Decatur); and Peggy Day, secretary (Cullman) / Beverly Wilkerson
CULLMAN - You might have heard of the local Pilot Club. If you haven’t become familiar with them through their fundraising efforts or their community service, here is a little background about the...
Former Cullman High School Principal, Dr. Elton Bouldin, faces the judge during the second day of his jury trial for third-degree trespassing. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin's jury trial concluded Tuesday with Judge Scott Vowell declaring a mistrial after the jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision after three hours...
A staging area was set up on County Road 703. / W.C. Mann
Updated 8-22-17 9:26 p.m.
Official statement from the Cullman Electric Cooperative:
"A lineman working for an independent contractor under contract with Cullman Electric Cooperative was involved in an electrical accident Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 22, 2017, near the Walter community in southeast Cullman County. The lineman was transported by helicopter to...
Wallace State employee James Tidwell at Lion Central points out to a student where to obtain a Lion Card on the first day of fall semester classes.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s fall semester is underway. Incoming freshmen are enrolled in postsecondary courses for the first time, while others may be entering their final semester before graduation.
No matter the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Chamblee, Caleb Earl, 22
violating protection order
Davis, Jason Wayne, 23
grand jury- first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
grand jury- first-degree theft of property
Hebert, Ashley Nicole, 27
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Loyola, Omar Rivera, 29
failure to appear- carrying pistol without a license
McLeod,...
Bridget Gallegos, Jongha Park, Caleb Guthery,and Anthony Diaz enjoyed their first week back at Saint Bernard Prep / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - While students are settling into residential life and classroom routines at Saint Bernard Prep School, the Class of 2018 is looking forward to marking history as the first graduating class with STEM endorsements.
STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology,...
People gathered on the lawn of the Cullman Electric Cooperative to view the historic eclipse. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted a viewing party during the eclipse on Monday for families and spectators of all ages to come out and enjoy the historic event. The day began with a presentation on solar energy and what it...
Thousands filled McMinnville’s court square park and numerous side streets, which had to be closed to vehicles hours before the event. / W.C. Mann
McMINNVILLE, Tenn. - As an unknown but massive wave of tourism descended upon central and eastern Tennessee for the 2017 total solar eclipse Monday, The Tribune found a fun vantage point in McMinnville, where the community...
The jury trial of Dr. Elton Bouldin, center, began today, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The jury trial of former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin began Monday at the Cullman County Courthouse. Bouldin, who was found guilty of third-degree trespassing on Oct. 13, 2016 in a bench trial presided over by Cullman County Circuit...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 18-20. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bailey, Jon Austin, 34
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
Black, April Dawn, 46
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Boyd, Tyler Ephesians, 26
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Brown, Kevin Paul, 38
attempted murder
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
shooting...
Kevin Paul Brown / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - A Cullman man was arrested Sunday after deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a domestic incident involving a firearm on County Road 1401 near Lake Catoma.
According to a statement from the CCSO, once deputies and investigators arrived on the scene, it was determined that...
CLICK HERE to see what the eclipse will look like in your zip code. (Time Magazine)
CULLMAN - The day is finally here. The “Great American Eclipse” is mere hours away, set to darken the Cullman sky around 1:30 p.m. One option for viewing the historic event starts at noon; that’s when the Cullman Electric Cooperative's solar eclipse viewing party...
TUSCALOOSA - Close to 300 University of Alabama students received hands-on educational experience at more than 60 companies and organizations through UA's Cooperative Education Program during summer 2017.
Local students who participated include:
Cameron Brock, of Logan, through Adtran
Meghan Claburn, of Oneonta, through Alabama Power
Joshua Ellard, of Cullman, through GAF
Jeremy Hurst, of Hanceville, through Daikin
Mitchell Naler, of Cullman, through Rheem Water...
Back row: Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Carter Smith; Andy Page, president/CEO ORAU; William Sexton; Sharee Riggs; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program manager for Alabama; Dexton Jones; Kaitlyn Griffin
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.— High school students, middle school students and teachers soaked in math, science and technology for two weeks at a special hands-on institute in east Tennessee in...
The Welcome Wagon for Kids fundraiser raised $120,000 from across the state. It was a part of the Alabama Farmers Federation's Commodity Producers Conference. / ALFA Farmers
CULLMAN COUNTY - No one wants to see their child in a hospital bed. When this unfortunate circumstance becomes a reality, many Cullman County residents choose Children's of Alabama in Birmingham.
To show support...
2017 winners: Pictured left to right are: Wanda Walker Clay, Gene Lee and Mike and Rebecca Manning / Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce that Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently held its annual MEGA CASH Draw Down, which serves as a fundraiser benefiting indigent patient care. The event raised more than $27,000 for the organization
From...
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists to maintain safe driving behaviors during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21.
Drivers are urged to not pull over at unsafe locations, such as stopping on interstates or any roadways, to view the eclipse. Motorists should also be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists, who may be looking skyward.
While not...
Drop-off locations this year for Operation Christmas Child include Crosshaven Church, Northbrook Baptist Church, Fairview First United Methodist Church and Cullman’s Chick-Fil-A. Churches will accept boxes Nov. 13-20, and Chick-Fil-A will accept boxes Oct.26-Nov. 11. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Earlier this week, David Ozment held an informational meeting at East Side Baptist Church to showcase Operation Christmas Child. Local...
The inflatable water slide was a huge hit with the kids at Saturday's Depot Day at Depot Park. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, folks from around Cullman were invited to Depot Park to enjoy free community fun and learn about the services that the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) provides from its office in the old...
James Graves / Cullman County Sheriff's Office
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with felony first-degree sexual abuse of a minor, for which he was indicted on July 20, was arrested again Aug. 17, for tampering with a witness in the case. The Tribune has learned that prior...
Peggy Smith surrounded by members of the Cullman City Council, Cullman Economic Development Agency and the Industrial Development Board / W.C. Mann
You outworked every colleague in your field, never intimidated, never boastful, and never satisfied with the most recent win. To achieve that level of success for anyone would be impressive; to do so as a woman in a...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 17. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adams, Brandi Nichole McGriff, 35
*Domestic Violence – 3rd Harassment
Barbari, Billy Joe, 36
*FTA – Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument – 3 counts
Davis, Holly Latta, 29
*Disorderly Conduct
Frieson, Thomas Omar, 38
*Grand Jury – Burglary – 3rd
Graves, James Donald, 74
*Tampering with a witness
Jackson, Valina Gaye,...
At this week’s meeting, club members enjoyed a visit from local country western trio “Behind the Times.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday, I was invited to help get a monkey off someone’s back. Actually, it wasn’t a monkey; it was an ape, a near-life-size plush toy orangutan named Otto that members who don’t bring a guest to a...
CULLMAN - Cullman Police Department Capt. of Investigation, Becky Boyd, issued a statement today, warning city residents of a rash of vehicle break-ins that have occurred in the area in the past two weeks.
According to incident reports, there have been 11 reports of vehicle break-ins since Aug. 3. Boyd says that in each case, the vehicles were unlocked. The...
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Commission Chairman James Graves, 74, of Vinemont, arrested and charged Wednesday, May 10 with felony first-degree sexual abuse of a minor, for which he was indicted on July 20, was arrested again today, Aug. 17, for tampering with a witness in the case.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), an investigation by the...
Bishop Lee on the Cullman High School Broadcast Network’s virtual set / John Drake
CULLMAN - Did you know that Cullman High School (CHS) has its own broadcast network? It does, and it’s really something. Recently, the school’s faculty-led and student-staffed broadcast team, the Cullman High School Broadcast Network, was recognized as the top team in the state by the...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baker, Robin Lee, 45
public intoxication
Ortiz, Francisco Aviles, 25
third-degree burglary
Parsons, John Patrick, 25
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Phares, Michael William, 35
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Pugh, Larry Bryan, 48
possession of drug paraphernalia
seatbelt required
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Singletary,...
Chad Chapman is the patrol deputy assigned to Good Hope. / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council this week approved the City's annual agreement with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office, continuing the contract of Deputy Chad Chapman as the city’s assigned patrol deputy. Good Hope will pay the sheriff’s office $40,000 per year -...
Cullman Regional Airport hosted the public on Wednesday, showcasing the airport and sharing future plans. / Nick Griffin
W.C. Mann also contributed to this report.
VINEMONT - Cullman Regional Airport hosted "An Aviation Afternoon at the Airport" Wednesday to showcase the airport and share plans for some upcoming additions.
The airport provides many services to the Cullman area. It is equipped to...
This image shows the Aug. 1, 2008, solar eclipse at the point of totality, when the moon completely blocks out the body of the sun, revealing the normally hidden, halo-like corona. / NASA / Image Credit: The Exploratorium
Updated 8-17-17 at 1:15 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette issued...
Dr. Jay Page, principal, left, was among representatives of West Elementary to accept the school’s 2017 Beautification Award from PALS. Joining him were, from left, Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, Mrs. Ginger Culver and Mr. Joe Duke. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board this week recognized the achievements of staffers and schools, and got its first official...
Callie is a 4-year-old lab mix. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt introduces us to the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the week.
“This week we would like to feature Callie. Callie appears to be a lab mix that is approximately 4 years old. She came in as a stray and was never reclaimed. She has a...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 15. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Carrie Jo, 20
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Hanners, Bobby Leon, 28
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Hardin, Christy Micheal, 39
negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (3 counts)
Pickering, Joshua Braxton, 22
grand jury- aggravated stalking
Wingo, Donald Warren, 61
probation violation- unlawful manufacture...
Believe it or not, the best viewing shades are available at Wal-Mart. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - Folks are preparing for the first total solar eclipse to traverse the continental United States since 1918, and Cullman isn’t too far off the mark.
If you travel just as far as Nashville, Murfreesboro, or places a little north of Chattanooga, you will...
Jeremy Kilpatrick/ W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Coroner is an elected (yes, elected) official whose primary responsibilities include responding to scenes where a person has died unexpectedly or in a suspicious manner, conducting preliminary investigations, requesting autopsies and issuing death certificates. The coroner may also be called upon to testify in court cases. Many Tribune readers are familiar...
Strange, Moore, Jones
Updated 8-16-17 at 6:52 a.m.
CULLMAN - The voters of Cullman County have spoken (20.32 percent of them, to be exact), and they have chosen Republican Roy S. Moore (47.52 percent) and Democrat Doug Jones (65.85 percent) as their nominees for the U.S. Senate seat once held by U.S. Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions. Statewide, the voter gap between...
Cullman County’s Carson Smith received an honorable mention in the 2016 Alabama Farm-City Poster Contest during the organization’s annual luncheon and awards program in Birmingham April 6. Smith, who lives in Cullman, is a sixth-grader at Good Hope Middle School in Cullman. From left are the Alabama Farmers Cooperative’s Jim Allen, Smith and Alabama Farm-City Chairman Jeff Helms.
MONTGOMERY -...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Adams, Bob Timothy, 38
domestic violence- third-degree harassment
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 32
second-degree bail jumping- third-degree forgery
Clowers, Riplee Allen, 29
chemical endangerment of a child
Criscoe, Katrina Mary Fay, 32
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Judkins, Shannon Robertson, 44
drug court sanction- unlawful possession...
Members of the Cullman Swim and Dive Teams were recognized by the Cullman City Council Monday evening. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council hosted a crowd of guests as Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) activities took center stage.
The council presented a resolution honoring the 2017 Cullman Swim and Dive Teams for numerous accomplishments this...
City officials and business owners gathered with economic development representatives and staff from the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to break ground on 412 Public House Monday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, city officials gathered with the owners of the upcoming 412 Public House and their friends to break ground for the project at 412 Second...
Alabama voters will head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 15 to vote in the special election primary for the U.S. Senate. Top l-r: Democrat Doug Jones, Republican Roy Moore; Bottom, l-r: Incumbent Republican Sen. Luther Strange, Democrat Robert Kennedy, Jr. and Republican U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks
CULLMAN - Tomorrow, voters across the state of Alabama will pick their respective...
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham / Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for folks older than 65.
Property owners older than 65 can qualify for an extra ad valorem tax discount on their homesteads, but they must register for it per Alabama law. To explain it all, Cullman County Revenue Commissioner...
CULLMAN - Golden Corral is on its way to the Cullman area, according to officials with the Cullman Economic Development Agency and the restaurant chain itself.
"We are very excited to add Golden Corral to Cullman’s restaurant lineup in the former Ryan’s building," said Susan Eller, CEDA project coordinator. "We do not have a definite opening date but are working...
CULLMAN - Registration cards and ballots for the board of trustees election have been mailed to all Cullman Electric Cooperative members in advance of the 81st Annual Meeting, set for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The event will be at Northbrook Church from 8 a.m. until noon, with registration closing at 11 a.m.
Included with the Annual Meeting packet are a...
Chuck Shikle with his ‘76 Shovelhead / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - A crowd of vintage and custom motorcycles and automobiles descended on First Avenue Northeast Saturday afternoon, as the Jack Aces Riding Club and Moe’s Original BBQ presented their third annual car and bike show. The block of First Avenue in front of Moe’s was closed to traffic, except for...
Characters at last year’s Depot Day. / United Way of Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s that time of year. Schools are back in session, football is on the horizon and United Way Depot Day will soon pop up at Depot Park, on Saturday, Aug.19 to be exact.
The event, in its third year, began as an effort to announce to the...
TOPS -Take Off Pounds Sensibly- recently elected officers for 2017- 2018.
Pictured from left are Jo Shaffer, assistant weight recorder; Doris Walker, weight recorder; Shirley Springer, treasurer; Jimmie Abbott, secretary; Candy Wachter, co-leader; Linda Elsmore, leader.
TOPS is a group of men and women who support each other on their journeys to good health.
For more info, please go to the Facebook...
Coordinator Ron Lamon addresses participants before the awareness walk. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, groups from around north Alabama gathered in downtown Cullman to promote awareness of suicide and mental health issues. Hosted by Vinemont Baptist Lifeline, a ministry of Vinemont Baptist Church, the event included representatives from Mental Healthcare of Cullman, the Alabama chapter of the...
The Vinemont Eagle marching band prepares for the 2017 marching season. / Courtesy Skylar King
CULLMAN COUNTY - As the new school year cranks up, many are looking forward to the kick off the 2017 high school football season. Football teams have been busy for weeks, working out and preparing for their first games. But others have been preparing as...
Rumors Deli is moving to as-of-yet undisclosed location in early January 2018. Its current building was sold and Rumors’ lease is up Dec. 31. / Andrew Cryer
We’re just excited now. Now it’s like, we’re just going to have to close our eyes and jump, just like we did 17 years ago.”
Annette Harris, co-owner of Rumors Deli
CULLMAN - The Alabama...
The Cullman Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution meets seven times a year. At these meetings, we recognize and honor those local veterans in our community who have been wounded in action. Here at a recent meeting, Chapter President Ken Brown presents a Wounded Warrior Coin and Certificate to Cullman native, Robert Turner. Robert graduated from Cullman...
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...
Nightingale Award winners recognized at the August 2017 pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Nursing program are, from left, Crystal Calvert, Justin Jacobs and Angela Moody.
HANCEVILLE - More than 100 new nurses flew the nest of the Department of Nursing Education at Wallace State Community College Monday night. The program pinned 100 Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) candidates...
The Hanceville Police Explorers received a $400 check from Karen Cook (center) of Cook Ministries. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - The budget was centerstage at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. A security and maintenance contract for city computers, a renegotiation of the city’s water contract with Blountsville, as well as raises and benefits for the mayor and council members...
Ronnie Regina Millar, left, and Jesse Dean Thomas, right / Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN - Two Berlin residents were arrested this week after they allegedly sold methamphetamine to undercover cops. The operation was conducted by Cullman City Police Department Investigator Justin Craft and Lt. Jody Martin.
On Aug. 9, CPD Narcotics Investigators Craft and Scott Sanford arrested Jesse Dean Thomas, 34....
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Byrne, David William, 22
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Carpenter, Christy Michelle 37
first-degree theft of property
Champion, Jennifer Lynn, 33
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
failure to appear- second-degree unlawful possession of...
Recent Wallace State Physical Therapist Assistant graduate Anna Baker, third from right, talks with incoming PTA students during a recent luncheon held for students and professionals in the PTA and Occupational Therapy Assistant programs at Wallace State.
HANCEVILLE - Alumni of the Wallace State Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs recently met with current...
Persons of interest in the theft of firearms from Pawn Your Bond, 1506 County Road 437/ ATF
CULLMAN - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in conjunction with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest...
Graduates of the Drinking Water Operators course at Wallace State Community College are, from left, in front: Paul Rice, Bess Woods, Alex Millwod, Andrew Holt; in back: Aaron Washburn, Alise Altman, Wesley Thompson, Tony Debardenas, and Bailey Perry. Another class will be offered beginning Sept. 18, with classes held each Monday from 5-8 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Ten students recently completed...
GLENDALE, Calif. - DineEquity, Inc., the parent company of restaurant chain Applebee's announced in a statement Thursday that it will close between 105 and 135 restaurants in 2017. The locations of the stores affected have not been released.
DineEquity said in the statement that it had previously expected to close only 40 to 60 restaurants this year.
The closures will be...
Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson shows council members the Square Stand. / Andrew Cryer
VINEMONT - Vinemont Mayor Radginal Dodson, at this week’s council meeting, shared a request he received from a resident about establishing recycling services in Vinemont. Dodson said he has reached out to recycling companies in Cullman, but has yet to hear back on information regarding pickup procedures...
Mayor Johnny Dyar announced at this week’s council meeting that the new urgent care facility will open in the next two weeks. / Andrew Cryer
BAILEYTON - Last month, the Baileyton Town Council considered the prospect of Dr. Josiah Daily opening a cash-only urgent care facility in the town’s medical center. This week, Mayor Johnny Dyar announced that the facility...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 9. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Arndt, Jeremy Langston, 22
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
reckless driving
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 32
failure to appear- third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument (2 counts)
failure to appear- second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument
failure to appear- third-degree forgery (3 counts)
failure to appear-...
2017-2018 Cullman County School Resource Officers: Front row, l-r: Deputy Shane Chambers, Deputy Chad Whaley, Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Boyd Posey; Back row, l-r: Sgt. Arvel Allison, Deputy Jeff Lawson, Lt. Erik Ryan, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Deputy Kevin Folds, Deputy Jim Butts, Deputy Eric Robertson, Sgt. Randall Chambers
Sheriff Matt Gentry met today with this year's Cullman County Sheriff's Office School...
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...
The Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10. / Joyce Nix
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is adding a fall festival this year: the Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival. This arts, crafts and music festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, 2017 on the beautiful campus of Saint Bernard Abbey...
Jet Pep’s Holly Pond headquarters, as seen on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Monday, Aug. 7, CrossAmerica Partners LP President and CEO Jeremy Bergeron announced an agreement to acquire substantial assets of Jet Pep, a privately-held fuel distribution/convenience store company based at 9481 Highway 278 E in Holly Pond. Jet Pep employs approximately 75...
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Summer Semester and Term 5 of the 2016/2017 academic year.
Local residents who graduated include:
Jordan Gray, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science
Wesley Hendrix, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science
Laura Weaver, of Cullman, Master of Science in strategic communication
The Summer Semester includes graduates from the Troy...
Updated 8-9-17 at 10:40 p.m.
VINEMONT - A head-on collision early Wednesday evening sent one man to an area hospital. Alabama State Troopers said that John Anthony Leonardi, 35, of Cullman was transported to UAB Hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries; he was set to be air lifted; however, due to inclement weather he was transported by ground....
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman Count Sheriff’s Office
Cooper, Destiney Rose, 23
intimidating a witness
terrorist threats
Cox, James Douglas, 37
writ of arrest- child support
Gardner, Jeffrey Blake, 29
failure to appear- third-degree burglary
Grubbs, Trena Faye, 38
public intoxication
Henson, Krystal Lynn, 32
third-degree theft of property
Morales, Erick Mitchelin, 21
grand jury- enticing a child for immoral...
Students waiting for the bell Wednesday morning at Holly Pond High School / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - Students headed back to school all across Cullman County Wednesday morning. Most students usually share the same sentiments, unhappy about having to get back to work but also pleased to be spending time with friends again. But what about the teachers? To...
Jolanda Hutson, of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, addresses the Cullman County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 8. / Andrew Cryer
CULLMAN - Jolanda Hutson of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic led off this week’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission, which saw a packed house and agenda.
Hutson addressed the commission, expressing her grave concerns over a grant shortfall at the...
Former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore / W.C. Mann
FAIRVIEW - On Tuesday evening, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore addressed the monthly meeting of the Cullman/Morgan County chapter of BamaCarry, a pro-Second Amendment gun rights organization. Moore was joined by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill and Rep. Ed Henry, R-...
Holly Pond Mayor Bill Oliver reads a proclamation presented to members of the Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department. / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Town Council took the opportunity at this week’s meeting to recognize the town’s volunteer fire department for its 50th anniversary. Before the meeting began, a reception was held for the firefighters. Councilman Paul...
Dixie is a female lab mix, approximately 8 years old. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Dixie, the shelter’s featured Pet of the Week.
“This week we would like to introduce Dixie. Dixie is a lab mix that is approximately 8 years old. She has a sweet and calm demeanor with...
Earl F. Gohl, federal co-chair, Appalachian Regional Commission; Kelly Chasteen, ARC program manager for Alabama; Rylan Griffin; Dr. William J. (Jim) Vosburg, director, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; David Keim, communications director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - High school students, middle school students and teachers soaked in math, science and technology for two weeks this...
Crime Stoppers Board Member Frank Barefield, left, and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry at a press conference announcing the partnership between the sheriff's office and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama Tuesday morning. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama (CSMA). On Tuesday morning, Sheriff Matt Gentry held a press...
Cullman County's Lydia Haynes won second place in the state Christmas tree skirt contest at the Alabama Farmers Federation's 45th Commodity Producers Conference Aug. 5 in Birmingham. Haynes was honored at the Women's Luncheon and was awarded $100. / ALFA Farmers
MONTGOMERY - Artistic expression highlighted Alabama's diverse farm commodities during a luncheon at the Alabama Farmers Federation's 45th annual...
With the reservoir at “full pool” in April 2016, water flowed down the spillway into the rectangular stilling basin at the bottom before rejoining the old riverbed. / Duck River Reservoir Project/Facebook
CULLMAN - Since the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman filed suit against the designers and builders of the Duck River Dam, quite a few readers have...
Clifford Harris answers questions about the Flatts at Fischer Farms subdivision. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission on Monday evening paved the way for several area construction projects by approving subdivision requests and site plans.
First on the agenda was a subdivision of a large lot at Ninth Avenue Southeast and Fourth Street Southeast, requested by...
Cullman County’s Kyle Morris, left, is one of four finalists in the State Young Farmers Discussion Meet contest. Morris competed in the Discussion Meet first round with 16 other participants Aug. 5 at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 45th Commodity Producers Conference in Birmingham. Morris, who lives in Cullman, will compete in the final round in December at the Federation’s...
Wesley Smith / Courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - I am pleased to announce the appointment of Wesley Smith as director of entrepreneurship & education at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.
Wesley returns to his hometown after spending the last 15 years in Birmingham. He was born and raised in Cullman, went through...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 4-6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bennett, David Brian, 47
probation violation- first-degree theft of property
Blackwood, Lance Zachary, 30
failure to appear- possession of prescription medicine
Budweg, Ashley August, 37
DUI- influence of alcohol
illegal possession of alcohol
open container in vehicle
speeding- reasonable & prudent
Burgess, Allan Lee, 37
unlawful distribution of a controlled...
United States Air Force Airman Sarah K. Cason graduated from basic military training recently at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an...
