From left, Wallace State baseball’s Peyton Hayes, left, signed with Murray State; Blake Schilleci, right, signed with Auburn University on Wednesday. Wallace State softball's Taylor Beshears signed with Jacksonville State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State baseball left-hander Blake Schilleci signed a letter of intent Wednesday with Auburn University, highlighting an impressive sophomore class to hook on with Division I colleges once...
Tanner Jackson and Austin Elrod
CULLMAN - Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall was honored to see seven student-athletes sign NCAA letters of intent Wednesday.
While five were representing the sport of baseball, two got the opportunity they have been waiting for, a chance to compete in collegiate track and field.
Tanner Jackson and Austin Elrod will be going to Troy University....
Left to right, Noah Fondren, Carter Bowen, Jacob Heatherly, Owen Lovell and Levi Thomas
CULLMAN - Five Cullman High School seniors have spent wonderful times together on the baseball diamond for the past two years. Each added another moment he will cherish for the rest of his life on Wednesday afternoon inside Tillman Hall.
These five members of one of the...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a free Citizens' Firearms Safety Class on Tuesday, Nov.15 at 6 p.m. at Cullman City Hall.
The class will focus on safely handling your weapon, proper technique for shooting your weapon, cleaning your weapon, getting familiar with your weapon. A PowerPoint presentation will also be shown.
"We held a firearms safety...
Members of the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force include:
(back row, l-r) U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District member, FBI representative, Tenille Garnett, Andria Richter, Judge Kim Chaney, Heather Gable, Shaletia Turbyfield, Scott Carpenter, U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District member and Brandi Suh
(front row, l-r) Kay Bell, Blakely Hopper, Kathy Wilson, Shelly Sharp and Bethany Shaddrix
CULLMAN - The United States...
CULLMAN - Election results are in for Cullman County, with a whopping almost 68 percent voter turnout.
All of those who ran unopposed have officially been re-elected. These include:
C. Wilson Blaylock- Disrict Attorney, 32nd Judicial Court
Kim J. Chaney- District Court Judge, Cullman County, Place No. 1
Kenneth Walker- Chairman, Cullman County Commission
Gene Sullins- Member, Cullman County Board of Education, West Point/...
GOOD HOPE – Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Monday charged Lawrence Feldman, 47, of Cullman with murder. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Tracy Edy, 44, of Good Hope.
"Last Thursday, Nov. 3, CCSO deputies responded to a call at a residence on Chad Drive in Good Hope," said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. "Upon entry,...
Left to right: Gladys Wisener, Carla Hart, Paul Brown, Bill Oliver, Lou Thomas and Michelle Bell
HOLLY POND - Monday night's town council meeting in Holly Pond saw the swearing-in of new mayor Bill Oliver and the members of the council. Oliver was elected after outgoing Holly Pond Mayor Herman Nail, who has worked for the town in some capacity...
Fairview's new Mayor Keith Henry, Councilman Robert Johnson and Councilman Joseph Black were sworn in by Mayor Dale Seals.
FAIRVIEW - On Monday evening the Town of Fairview welcomed its new mayor and council members at its regular town council meeting. After an invocation by returning Councilman Norman Dye, outgoing Mayor Dale Seals came forward to swear in new Mayor...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is getting ready for its annual rodeo, which will take place Dec. 8-10 at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. The event has filled the arena to standing room only capacity for the last two years, and Sheriff Matt Gentry sees...
Left to right: Joann Oakley, Sonya Mabry, Radginal Dodson, J.D. Marcum, Toni Helms and Shirley Arnett
SOUTH VINEMONT - The Town of South Vinemont held an organizational meeting and swearing-in ceremony on Monday evening for its new mayor and council members for 2016-2020. Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered the oaths of office.
The Vinemont Town Council includes:
Place 1: Joann...
Left to right: Garlan E. Gudger, Jr., John W. Cook, Andy Page, Woody Jacobs, Jenny Folsom and Clint Hollingsworth
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman tonight swore in its city council and new mayor for 2016-2020. It was a packed house at Cullman City Hall, with people filling the seats and lining the walls around the auditorium.
After an invocation by...
Town of Colony Councilwoman Margaret Jamelle Dimbo, Mayor Donnis Leeth, Councilwoman Myra Twitty and Councilman Curtis Johnson were sworn in to office on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016.
COLONY - On Monday morning the Town of Colony held an organizational meeting of its town council. Present were the town's new mayor, Donnis Leeth, and council members Margaret Jamelle Dimbo, Curtis Johnson...
CULLMAN - As of today, Monday, Nov. 7, Lake Catoma has fallen to 17 feet below full pool, according to David Freeman, manager of the Cullman City Water Treatment Plant.
Citizens are reminded that Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation Plan (see PDF below) remains in effect for all City of Cullman water customers. This includes all...
CULLMAN - This weekend, the Knights of Columbus and the youth group of Sacred Heart Catholic Church came together to raise money for roof repairs at Sacred Heart School.
The roof of the school began to leak, and excess moisture caused mold to begin growing, which posed a health risk to the students, so measures were undertaken to clean and...
CULLMAN – Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host their first-ever Family Campout at Heritage Park on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. The event will start at 7 p.m. on Friday and conclude at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Families with children ages 15 younger are eligible to attend the campout, which costs just $30 per family. Dinner and snacks...
CULLMAN - Both the local Democratic and Republican parties are hosting election night viewing parties on Tuesday evening, as one of the most polarizing and consequential presidential elections in recent history comes to a close.
The Cullman County Democrats, along with the North Central Alabama Young Democrats (NCAYD), will hold their party at the Cullman County Democratic headquarters, located at...
For Cullman’s handicapped citizens, there is now a new and exciting organization to make interviewing, getting a job and keeping it much easier and more comfortable for those who might not always be confident in their search for employment.
According to Executive Director of Flourish of Cullman, Melissa Dew, Flourish is a new nonprofit agency that helps people in Cullman...
PINEY WOODS - The Cullman Autism & Special Needs Family Support Group was very pleased to have 108 boats entered in the inaugural Angling for Autism Bass Tournament Saturday at Smith Lake Dam.
Organizer Wesley Sams reported at least $15,000 was raised and will to be donated to the autism support group. Autism Awareness Month takes place in April with...
B-17 bomber Aluminum Overcast taxis in after a flight.
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Veterans Day Celebration kicked off bright and early this morning at Sportsman Lake Park, with the opening ceremony including special guests Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker.
Events featured at the park included a Civil War Living History...
CULLMAN – Standard Time returns tonight, and you know what that means! Yep, an extra hour of sleep. Clocks officially roll back at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, Nov. 6, but it's a good idea to set yours back before you go to bed tonight unless you're a night owl and plan on being up into the wee hours of...
Cullman County native and Korean War veteran Kenneth Glasscock
CULLMAN - Kenneth Glasscock's grandparents were among the early homesteaders of Cullman County in the late 19th century, establishing a family farm about a mile east of Berlin on the route that would become Highway 278. He was born on that farm in 1930, and grew up there.
And there, on Jan....
Image: Michael Leslie Jones, 42, of Arab
CULLMAN COUNTY - Authorities in Cullman County this week made three arrests it two separate drug busts.
Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Michael Leslie Jones, 42, of Arab, Steven Keith Graves, 27, of Cullman and Anthony Wayne Guthrie, 24, of Cullman.
Jones...
HANCEVILLE - According to Tim Burney, the man in charge of organizing the Hanceville Farmer’s Market each week and the manager of the market’s Facebook page, he was not expecting much for 2016, the market’s first year.
“The bar was not that high for us,” Burney said. “We wanted to provide a place for locals to have the market.”
The market...
WEST POINT - Lori Bates was a student at West Point Elementary School. It has been a while: she goes back now with her granddaughter. But she still proclaims herself a "Warrior at heart."
While attending a party at the West Point playground earlier this year, Bates noticed a lot of familiar sights, especially some of the playground equipment.
"Those are...
Wallace State Nursing students posted high pass rates for their NCLEX exams, with 100 percent for Practical Nursing candidates and 91.9 percent for Registered Nursing candidates.
HANCEVILLE - The most recent graduates of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education have once again posted high numbers in the percentage of students who passed their National Council Licensure Exam,...
Laura Symonds, Carpenters Cabinet Holly Pond director, prepares forms for new clients.
HOLLY POND - A week after the ribbon cutting on their new facility in Holly Pond, the folks at Carpenters Cabinet food bank hit the ground running. At 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, director Laura Symonds opened the doors to the public for the first time. She...
CULLMAN - Cullman’s Veterans Day celebration is shaping up to be something spectacular this year, and it’s all going down this Saturday, Nov. 5 at Sportsman Lake Park and Cullman Regional Airport. Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey will join Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker for the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. at...
CULLMAN - Members of the local press and special guests on Thursday were treated to rides on the B-17 Flying Fortress, Aluminum Overcast at Cullman Regional Airport.
As described by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the organization that owns and operates the plane, along with many others: "More than just an airplane, the B-17 is living history that holds a...
From left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics shares a conversation with Bill St. John and Scotty Hooper during Wednesday’s Student Investment Luncheon and Auction. Image credit: WSCC
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Future Foundation hosted its 12th annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction on Wednesday, raising more than $185,250 to fund student scholarships at the college.
Future Foundation donors and scholarships...
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange looks on as Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry addresses the Fall 2016 graduating class of the Cullman Sheriff's Citizens' Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Desperation Church in Cullman.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Tuesday evening hosted a ceremony for the newest graduating class of the popular Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy....
MONTGOMERY - Cullman County and the City of Hanceville have been awarded Community Development Block Grants from Gov. Robert Bentley. Columbiana also received a grant.
“These Community Development Block Grants help local government make needed improvements in their cities and towns,” Bentley said. “I am pleased to assist leaders in Columbiana, Cullman County and...
CULLMAN – The Christmas in Cullman board will be hosting Cullman’s annual Christmas Open House Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13. Local businesses will be offering special discounts, sales and in-store events as part of the weekend.
Participating businesses are:
Finder’s Keepers – Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Margot’s Antiques
Better than Before
Momoshe -Friday & Saturday
Karma’s Coffee House – Saturday
Serendipity Home & Gifts – Friday...
Wallace State employee Daniel Lauderdale talks during a meeting at the Veterans' Corner.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College's efforts to serve its student veterans continue to expand.
The college has set aside the sixth floor of the library as a Veterans' Corner where veterans can stop by at their convenience to study, congregate, share stories and unwind.
Wallace State's Success Coaches...
Saint Bernard Choir performs for the 125th anniversary celebration at Saint Bernard Abbey.
CULLMAN - For the second year, Saint Bernard Prep School will host auditions for the Alabama Vocal Association (AVA). Choral students from 35 different public, private and home schools around north Alabama are auditioning for the Alabama All-State Choir on Nov. 7-8.
In order for students to participate...
CULLMAN - Voters in three Cullman County precincts will see a change in Tuesday’s upcoming election. Cullman County is participating in Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill’s electronic poll (e-poll) book pilot program. In the program, e-poll books are used in lieu of printed lists of qualified voters and the poll list. Cullman County Judge of Probate Tammy...
WEST POINT – The victim in Monday's traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point has been identified. Dana "Mark" Tucker, 53, of Calhoun County was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred near the 8200 block of Highway 157 North in West Point at approximately 4 p.m.
Cullman County Deputy Coroner Samuel Tucker said, "The...
WEST POINT – One man lost his life yesterday in what authorities at the time classified as a traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point. When reached early this morning for an update, a trooper with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said, "That was a medical call."
The crash occurred at approximately 4 p.m. Monday near the...
WEST POINT – A traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point has claimed the life of at least one person.
The crash occurred at approximately 4 p.m. near the 8200 block of Highway 157 North, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick, who confirmed one fatality.
Cullman County Deputy Coroner Samuel Tucker pronounced the victim dead at the...
CULLMAN - Dyron’s Lowcountry in Mountain Brook, Alabama will host a Wine Dinner benefitting Saint Bernard Prep School, on Monday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m.
Five courses will be prepared by Chef Randall Baldwin and paired with wines by Robby Colvin of International Wines. Tickets to the event are $100 per person and will benefit St. Bernard Prep School’s Scholarship...
WARRIOR - A 28-year-old Hanceville woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 on Saturday.
Alicia Jean Harris was a passenger in a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe that overturned on the interstate, 2 miles north of Warrior. According to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Harris, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from...
WEST POINT - Michael Olson, graduate of West Point High School’s class of 2016, knew before his senior year even started that he would be serving his country, with his eyes set on joining the U.S. Marine Corps as a member of the infantry. He set off for Parris Island, South Carolina this summer- changing the course of his...
CULLMAN - With the fall season comes Halloween, and of course, trick-or-treating. Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry offer words of advice to those participating in this year’s festivities.
One of the main things the two law enforcement leaders stress is the importance of those who will be trick-or-treating wearing costumes that ensure visibility.
“Wear...
Javon Daniel, director of Cullman Caring for Kids, offers answers to the problem of child abuse and neglect.
CULLMAN - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) is a very busy organization. When Director Javon Daniel took charge years ago, CCK's food bank filled one room and served 10 to 12 families per month. That number has skyrocketed, and this year has...
HOLLY POND - Cullman County’s first VEX Robotics competition was held Saturday at Holly Pond High School (HPHS). Fifteen teams from across the state came to compete in the Star Struck State Qualifier, which was facilitated by members of the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Robotics Team. A representative of the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation (RECF) was present to...
Mary Medendorp talks with Wallace State Community College nursing students as they prepare for a simulation inside the Simulation Center’s operating room. Medendorp recently earned her certification as a Simulation Educator from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. As part of her duties, Medendorp plans and runs simulation exercises for the allied health programs at Wallace State who use...
******Editor's Note: This story has been updated. It was brought to the attention of The Cullman Tribune / CullmanSense editorial crew that the arrest article published on Friday, Oct. 28 had inaccuracies due to issues at the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. Edits made on Oct. 29, 2016.******
WEST POINT - Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Thursday arrested three...
2016-17 Saint Bernard Ambassadors
Front row, (left to right): Katelyn Cowie, Isabella Cline, Cecilia Pautler, Anna Faulk and Alison Gongre. Second row, (left to right): Yesmin Leon, Darby Dickinson, Morgan Matz, Irina Biedenstein, Carly Tombo, Aria McMillan and Leahrose Mami. Third row, (left to right): Jordan McCormick, Sam Chiodo, Paul Schartung, Joshua Spitzer and Ian Sidley. Back row, (left to...
The Hanceville City Council prepares to meet Thursday evening.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held its regular meeting at Hanceville City Hall Thursday evening. Mayor Kenneth Nail and all current council members were present.
After opening with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, the floor was opened to public comments. A representative of the Hanceville Civitan Club rose to...
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation will hosts its 12th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Tom Drake Coliseum on the Hanceville campus. The luncheon is the largest fundraiser for the foundation, raising more than $200,000 last year in scholarship funds for students enrolled at Wallace State. More than 300 students benefited...
Image: “This picture is of my grandfather, Charles Otis York, his brother Horatio York, sister Clara York and Horatio's future wife Eva Otte. The picture was taken in front of the house. Notice the image of the little boy in the far right upstairs window. This would have been Albert Glendor York, brother to Otis and Horatio, who had...
Carpenter's Cabinet founder Chris Warnick and Holly Pond Office Director Laura Symonds cut the ribbon, officially opening the center for business.
HOLLY POND - Chris Warnick is a man who knows what he's talking about when it comes to hunger. Growing up in a family that experienced its own need, Warnick became determined early on to do something about the...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning on the west side of town.
According to Lt. Jody Martin, the incident occurred in the parking lot of Gold Mark Apartments at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, where a parked car was hit seven times. The car was not occupied, and there...
CULLMAN - The level of Lake Catoma has reached 15 feet below full pool. Therefore, Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation Plan is now in effect for all City of Cullman water customers. This includes all customers, i.e. residential, business and wholesale, etc.
This means that the following restrictions are now in place:
No hose washing of sidewalks,...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College again earned a place on the list of Community College Week’s Top 50 Associate Degrees: Health Professions and Related Programs. Community College Week is a bi-weekly publication of news, trends and issues regarding two-year colleges.
The college placed 45th overall on the list that includes both four-year and two-year institutions across the United States...
CULLMAN - Former Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin on Tuesday appealed Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams’ bench trial verdict of guilty, asking for a new trial by jury.
A March 13, 2017 jury trial date has been set. The new trial was to be presided over by Circuit Judge Greg Nicholas; however, Nicholas quickly recused himself on...
Councilman Johnny Cook, Mayor Max A. Townson, Councilwoman Jenny Folsom, Councilman Andy Page and Councilman Clint Hollingsworth at Monday's Cullman City Council meeting.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held a regular meeting on Monday to approve the budget for the next fiscal year, and to wish beloved Mayor Max A. Townson farewell, as Monday’s was his last council...
CULLMAN - This year’s Farm City Tour takes place on Thursday, Oct. 27. The group will meet at the Civic Center, where the tour takes off at 8:30 a.m. Tour-goers should pre-register by contacting co-chairs of the event, Ashley Graves at 256-775-6258 or Travis Kress at 256-734-1431.
This year’s tour begins at Goat Island Brewery and continues to the following...
Crowds greet the Trump Victory Bus as it pulls up in front of the Cullman County Courthouse Tuesday morning.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday morning downtown Cullman was a beehive of activity as local supporters prepared for the arrival of the Trump campaign’s Victory Bus. After early stops at the Madison County GOP headquarters and Frederick's Outdoors in Priceville, the bus...
Image: Good Hope Middle School celebrates after they learn they’ve advanced to Auburn in December for the regional competition.
HANCEVILLE - Spain Park High School put together an impressive debut at the 2016 North Alabama BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics competition on Friday at Wallace State Community College, winning the 2016 Best Award. Spain Park made its first...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three people were arrested on Friday for setting fires, in two unrelated incidents. There has been a No Burn Order in place in 46 counties in north and central Alabama, including Cullman, since Oct. 12. Law enforcement officers are not actively patrolling for violators, but have been called in when needed.
John Steven Freeman, 52, of Good...
Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and his wife, Kay Townson, at today's reception
CULLMAN - Max Townson has spent the last eight years as mayor of the city of Cullman, and along with the city council has shepherded the city through good times and bad, from the 2008-09 recession and the 2011 tornadoes, to the rebuilding after those tornadoes and...
EVA - Are you a thrill seeker; do you long for a terror of the night? Then the Haunted Maze in Eva, run by the Wilson family, will be your hair-raising, spine-chilling nerve-racking delight. For $5 admission, one may experience a haunted maze through a seemingly innocent rambler home, but beware—things aren’t always what they seem.
Donny Wilson, who has...
Ty Parker and a few of his performing arts students showing off progress on West Point High School's stage.
WEST POINT - In a day when arts programs are under increasing threat in schools across the country, some folks see things differently. The people of West Point and West Point High School are just such folks. The school's performing arts...
CULLMAN - A day of exploration, education and above all plain old fun awaited all who came to Peinhardt Living History Farm Saturday. The farm held its annual Farm Day, celebrating rural life and the agricultural industry in the 1930s and 40s. On this one day of the year, the Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation throws the farm's gates...
Image: Holly Pond High School senior Michael Lambert with his parents, Tony and Jennifer Lambert at Senior Night, Oct. 21, 2016
HOLLY POND - Friday, Oct. 21, was an important evening at Holly Pond High School, and not just because of a big game. This night also belonged to a special group of students. Before the game that could see...
CULLMAN - A single-car incident Friday afternoon sent one man to the hospital.
James Scott, 26, of Hanceville, was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 31 South in front of the old Nicholson File plant when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a metal utility pole.
"According to witnesses at the scene, Scott allegedly told them he had dropped something and...
Four years ago a friend approached 15-year-old Mary Ashley Rohrscheib with an idea that changed her life. The friend suggested that they sign up for the Rodeo Queen contest.
“I wasn’t interested at first, but then I learned more about it and I thought that if it meant working with my horse, then I’m all for it!” said Rohrscheib.
She attended...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn recently participated in the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Short Course in Genomics at the National Institutes of Health.
Briehn was one of only 25 faculty members selected across the United States to participate in the course.
The course is designed to update educators on genome science, the ongoing efforts to elucidate...
Pictured L-R: Howard Cole, Zachary Ayers, Shawn Johnson, Rylan Griffen (front), Dexton Jones and Mikal Kitchens. Not pictured: Brett Henderson and Kelsey Griffen
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond VEX Robotics team is comprised of several talented students and parent volunteers. With a rich history of success and talent, the team is ready to work together to construct robots for...
COLONY - Multiple volunteer fire departments are on the scene of a wildfire near the town of Colony near Interstate 65 and Highway 91. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch confirmed that the fire was first reported at 11:26 a.m. and that six departments are actively engaged, including Colony, Logan, Good Hope, Garden...
CULLMAN - If you are a fan of the hit AMC show “The Walking Dead,” you have surely been counting down the days until this Sunday’s hotly-anticipated season seven premiere!
For Cullman’s Rachel Bryant, founder of the local group Karma in Cullman, “counting down the days” might be a slight understatement.
“There are three things in my life I am very...
CULLMAN - Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman this week took to his Facebook page to explain the amendments that Alabama voters will see on the Nov. 8 ballot. (Click here to see a sample ballot for Cullman County.) We have printed his entire post below, with no edits.
(Editor's Note: The text below has not been edited for content or grammar/style;...
CULLMAN / BIRMINGHAM – Southern Accents was in the architectural antiques and salvage business long before it became popular. Garlan Gudger, who currently owns and operates the family business, says he can’t remember a time when he wasn’t rummaging through salvage.
“My father was a visionary. He and my mother both, and I thank them for dragging me to every...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee on Tuesday donated $15,500 to area schools. The presentations were made to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson.
The donations are from the proceeds of the 2015 Sheriff's Rodeo and will be divided between the 31 schools in...
Pictured: Saint Bernard Band Director, Ken Simpson received a special recognition award honoring the Saint Bernard Jazz Band from Assistant Commissioner James Myrick. The students received a letter and gift from Gov. Bentley as a thank you for playing at this special event.
DECATUR - The Saint Bernard Jazz Combo performed Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Decatur, for the North Alabama Committee on the Employment of People with...
GOOD HOPE - Linebacker Jared Pugh returned a Hanceville interception 40 yards for a touchdown with 2:55 remaining, sealing Good Hope's 38-8 dominance of the Bulldogs and putting the finishing touch on the Raiders’ fourth Cullman County middle school championship title in the last five years.
It also eased the hurt the Raiders experienced in 2015, when their winning streak...
CULLMAN - The pig, sheep, baby chicks and bunnies are getting used to school kids petting them every day. The mules are pulling the covered wagon of school kids singing "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." The sweet potatoes, cotton, and sorghum are going home with school kids. Peinhardt Living History Farm in Cullman is hosting its fall school tours...
Photo, l-r: Cullman County Commissioners Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson, Ben South, Melissa Betts and Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker
CULLMAN - As everyone prepares for the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, there is another season that Melissa Betts and Ben South believe is the most important. On Sept. 13 of this year the Cullman County Commission signed a...
Left to right: Dan Willingham (husband), Elaine Willingham, Jason Willingham (son), Anna Lanier (daughter), Clara Lanier (granddaughter), David Lanier (son-in-law), Violet Lanier (granddaughter)
Not pictured: grandson Liam Lanier, granddaughter Esther Lanier and son Daniel Willingham
CULLMAN - For someone who never, ever considered being in a pageant, Elaine Willingham has gone far. She recently won the state title Ms. Senior Alabama,...
CULLMAN - Postseason play for volleyball in the Alabama High School Athletic Association begins Monday and Tuesday with the first segment, area tournaments.
Classes 1A-3A will play on Monday with the 4A-7A to play Tuesday. The format is best of five in single elimination. Teams that reach the championship in their respective areas will advance to the AHSAA North Super...
CULLMAN COUNTY - With one week left in regional play for Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) football, the complete playoff picture is still unclear.
From The Cullman Tribune coverage area, the Addison Bulldogs are champions of 1A, Region 7 with the Cold Springs Eagles qualified from 2A, Region 7.
Friday night, the Cullman Bearcats made a statement, winning their fourth...
CULLMAN - In the fall, Saturdays are reserved for football and that was obvious at Cullman High School as fans flocked to Oliver Woodard stadium to see the Cullman Cyclones take on the Fairview Aggies. Playing were the fireplug, wee wee and pee wee squads.
CULLMAN CYCLONES, 56; FAIRVIEW AGGIES, 12 (Fireplugs)
The fireplugs were first on the docket and the...
Participants gathered at Hamby Park in Hanceville at noon Saturday for the third annual Rosary Rally.
HANCEVILLE - Concerned citizens gathered for a rally Saturday in Hanceville, but there were no banners with elephants or donkeys, no yard signs with candidates' names, no T-shirts with slogans. There were no speeches and no soapboxes. They did not call names or sling...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Democrats gathered for their October meeting recently to discuss pressing issues about the local party and recent events throughout the country.
The group plans to send aid to states hit by hurricane Matthew in the coming weeks. Roger Duke, vice president of the North Central Alabama Young Democrats and a key member of the Cullman...
HANCEVILLE - Historic downtown Hanceville was abuzz on Saturday, as crowds enjoyed the 7th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival. The breezy and slightly cooler weather made for a great day for those in attendance.
Lashan Johnson, 44, of Cullman was a vendor at the festival, selling a fine selection of boutique items. Johnson says the day was a...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Tournament champion Fairview and runner-up Good Hope joined Cullman in the Lady Bearcats' annual pre-area volleyball invitational tournament Saturday.
Nine schools battled it out through round-robin play followed by a tournament bracket with Brewer and Boaz the finalists to play for the invitational championship.
Fairview went 2-0 in Pool B, Cullman was 2-0 in Pool A and...
Pilot Club members Becky Richardson, Peggy Harris, and Nan Auston catch their breath during a busy morning.
CULLMAN - The Pilot Club of Cullman held their annual rummage sale at the Cullman Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, raising funds to support numerous local charities.
Pilot International is a service organization that works to promote awareness and prevention of brain-related disorders, and to...
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville seniors were looking to go out with a win in their last game played at home, but Locust Fork had other plans as they got by the Bulldogs, 49-35.
Locust Fork did not waste any time getting on the scoreboard on their first series of the night. Big runs by quarterback Chase Rice, Tyler Clevenger and...
ATHENS - The Cold Springs Eagles lost a tough one on the road Friday night, 50-21, to the Tanner Rattlers. The Rattlers celebrated their homecoming with a huge night from seniors Lee Hisbon, Chadarius Townsend and Oman Smothers, as well as junior Jaquavious Cosby.
The Rattlers jumped out to a quick lead and never really looked back. Both teams played...
NORTH COURTLAND - The undefeated Addison Bulldogs took on the R.A. Hubbard Chiefs Friday night in an important road game in Courtland looking to solidify their place as the No.1 seed in their region.
The night started off on a bad note for the Bulldogs as R.A. Hubbard’s electric running back Gabe Garth caught a swing pass and wove his...
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...
ARLEY - In an exciting back and forth tonight from Meek’s home field, the Meek Tigers outscored the Southeastern Mustangs 62-45.
The start of the game was unimpressionable until the 1:40 mark of the first quarter when Meek scored the first points of the game. Gabriel Jones ran in a 3-yard touchdown and followed it up with a 2-point conversion...
WEST POINT - A close game for the first half became a domination by the West Point Warriors in the second half Friday night against the Good Hope Raiders.
The Warriors carried the ball into the end zone five times on seven second-half possessions, running away from the Raiders 50-6 to get their record even at 4-4 and go 3-1...
CULLMAN – It was a great first quarter of football, with both teams making decent offensive plays and several strong defensive stands, but that’s the closest the game was, as the Bearcats turned it on, beating down the Panthers 56-35 and claiming another valuable region victory.
Both teams had near even marks on time of possession. Cullman finished with a...
HANCEVILLE - Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival was on the top of the agenda at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting.
Pam Reid, on behalf of the festival, requested the “partial closure of Highway 31 to Church Street (and) Senior Avenue, Blountsville Street to Stadium Street and any other adjoining streets for this Saturday, Oct. 15.” She continued,...
John Apel accepts the Colonel Cullmann Award, Honorary Col. Cullmann medallion and Key to the City from Mayor Max A. Townson on behalf of his mother, Maebell Apel.
CULLMAN – At this week’s Cullman City Council meeting, Mayor Max A. Townson honored resident Maebell Apel with the Colonel Cullmann Award, effectively making her an Honorary Cullman Colonel. Apel’s son, John...
BUG TUSSLE - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today arrested John Dennis Smith, 39, of Cullman for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, attempting to elude and prohibition of window tint.
CNET agents and Cullman Police narcotics officers were executing a search warrant at a residence on U.S Highway 91...
BREMEN - Cullman Police Department Narcotics Investigators Chris Thomason and Justin Craft, along with three members of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) today executed a search warrant at resident Terry Quinn’s residence at 1531 Alabama Highway 91 in the Bremen area. Methamphetamine, an active methamphetamine lab and drug paraphernalia were recovered from the...
Updated Oct. 14, 5:50 p.m. According to Cullman County Fire and EMS Dispatch, two fires remain active at this time. Garden City firefighters are on the scene of the fire at Garden City Cemetery. Hanceville firefighters are on the scene of the fire on Highway 91 on Grund Hill.
Updated Oct. 14, 2:43 p.m. Make that 7 wildfires...Please be careful...
