CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9-10, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018
Ball, Kareem, 18
first-degree receiving stolen property
Billings, Kevin Dwayne, 46
second-degree theft of property
Childers, Scotty Ray, 36
second-degree burglary
FTA- liability insurance required
Fuqua, Tommy Doyle, 55
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- unlawful possession...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 6. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Blanton, Freda Joanne, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Chambers, Jason Wayne, 35
third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument (8 counts)
third-degree forgery (8 counts)
Gilland, Ciara Danielle, 25
third-degree domestic violence
illegal possession...
CULLMAN - Clucknbrew went off without a hitch Saturday, in spite of the day’s on-and-off rain and drizzle. The annual Cullman Parks and Recreation Department (CP&R) event was held downtown at Depot Park and was all about wings, craft beer and, of course, football!
Local couple Trista Franks and Kiesha Sweatmon came to Clucknbrew to support Franks’ father, who took...
Pictured, l-r: American Legion Post 4 Sgt. at Arms Sid Parker, Don Reid, Mayor Townson, Commander Dan Raley, American Legion Auxiliary Sgt. at Arms Diane Raley and American Legion Auxiliary President Becky Barnard
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed today, Sept. 16, as The American Legion Day this morning at Cullman City Hall. Townson was joined by members...
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville is moving forward with its plan to pursue accreditation as an Alabama Community of Excellence (ACE). Last night, the Hanceville City Council approved a motion to apply for acceptance to the ACE program. If its application is accepted, the city will begin a three-phase project geared toward developing community programs and tools for...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 10. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Flanigan, Aundrey L., 35
possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Bevington, Brian A., 51
first-degree receiving stolen property
attempting to elude
possession of drug paraphernalia
running a stop sign
failure...
HOLLY POND - Four win and in games were on tap in the 3A Area 10 tournament Wednesday night at the Pond. Here is a breakdown of all the action.
Hanceville 68, Susan Moore 71 (Girls)
The Lady Bulldogs of Susan Moore started their win and in game vs. Hanceville with a flurry, going on a 7-0 run that forced a...
Mr. Keith E. Smith of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 12, 2015 at his residence at the age of 67. He was born in Cullman on January 29, 1948 to Nathan Jr. and Valeria Armendia Mize Smith. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in The U.S. Army as a helicopter crew chief and a gunner. He was also...
VINEMONT - A short agenda doesn't necessarily mean little discussion. Such was the case at this week’s Vinemont Town Council meeting, when council members put considerable thought and deliberation into matters regarding the upkeep and general maintenance of the town's ball park and roads.
The only item discussed under new business was lighting at the ball park. Nine light installations...
HANCEVILLE – A regular Hanceville City Council meeting was held Thursday, May 29 in the Hanceville City Hall at 7 p.m. The meeting began with prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and roll call. No one came forward to add anything to the agenda and nothing was changed about the agenda. The May 15 Council meeting minutes were approved.
A video...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The last session of the spring 2023 class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy was held Saturday, April 15, at the CCSO shooting range.
The session started with Lt. Matt Bales explaining K9 units and how the animals are trained and cared for. According to Bales, the CCSO has five narcotic detector K9s, four...
CULLMAN - It was the quarter-final round of the 2016 6A Soccer State Playoffs Friday night as Cullman welcomed Decatur to the Cullman Soccer Complex, but for the Cats, it was just another day at the office.
The top-ranked Bearcats made easy work of Decatur, dropping the Red Raiders 4-0 and advancing to the semifinals in Huntsville.
After several shots on...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 13. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Ballard, Joseph Adam, 33
failure to appear- third-degree forgery (3 counts)
failure to appear- first-degree theft of property
Ballenger, Robert Ramsey, 42
second-degree bail jumping- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
Black, Robert Lee, 34
failure to appear- domestic violence- third-degree harassment
failure...
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...
Pictured: Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss
CULLMAN - At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 3, the Planning Commission surprised outgoing Mayor Max A. Townson with a special recognition. A framed Certificate of Distinguished Service was presented to Townson by Planning Commission Chairman Mike Voss.
The certificate read:
Whereas, Max A. Townson has served the City...
HANCEVILLE - Good Hope made a point to the rest of the field at the Cullman County high school volleyball tournament on Monday: the championship trophy is still in their possession until somebody takes it away by outplaying them.
Coming in as the No. 3 seed with new coach Samantha Bryson, who replaced the retired Rosemary Brown, and not having...
Therapeutic Dance Classes- Free to the Public
Individuals with all types of special needs and disabilities are welcome! Saturdays, July 9-Aug. 13 at the Cullman Civic Center. Ages 6-10, from 2:30-3:15 p.m.; ages 11 and up, from 3:15-4 p.m. Wear anything comfortable to move in! End of session performance will be Sunday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. For more info,...
Eunice McCafferty, 92, entered into rest August 16, 2016.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Nichols Funeral Home directing.
Image courtesy of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host part two of its Community Needs Forum series, “Your Community, Your Future,” on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Cullman County Courthouse. The series focuses on three areas: live, work and play.
The first part of the series, which focused...
CHARLESTON - Nicholas Shugarts, of Cullman, was awarded Gold Stars by The Citadel for achieving a 3.7 grade point average or higher for the 2017 fall semester. Cadets and students who achieve Gold Star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's Dean's List.
The Citadel with its iconic campus located in Charleston, South Carolina, offers a classic military college education...
Avalon is a 5-month-old female heeler mix. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
Ryan Whisenhunt from the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Avalon, a puppy currently available for adoption.
“Avalon is a heeler mix who is approximately 5 months old. She has a quiet, patient and respectful demeanor. She respects her life and enjoys sitting down for a treat. She...
Inside Yard Sale- Starts at 6 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, 2016! Lots of stuff for sale including jewelry (most of it new, from $.50 to $10), household items, odds 'n ends furniture, pool table, a 2002 Buick Century, a 1957 Chevy ton truck, and more! Starting at 6 a.m., near the intersection of County Roads 1651 and 1656...
KIMBERLY - The 3-3 West Point Warriors traveled to Kimberly Friday night to take on region foe, 4-2 Mortimer Jordan. The clock hit zero in the fourth quarter with a final score of 42-20 Blue Devils but the game was much closer for the majority of the match.
The Warriors played well on the offensive end in the first half...
Hanceville’s annual Kids’ Night Out back-to-school celebration will take place on Friday, Aug. 3. This year, the City has added fireworks to the event. (Tribune file photo)
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville will hold its annual Kids' Night Out to celebrate the start of the new school year on Friday, August 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at C.W. Day...
Funeral services for Dean Maynor, 74, of Garden City will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Brad McDonald officiating;. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Maynor entered into rest on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at home...
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...
Photo shows last year’s Torch Run participants.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, May 3, the seventh annual Cullman County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take off from the Cullman County Courthouse at 9 a.m., with officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman Police Department racing their way toward Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium, where...
We feel privileged to unite wonderfully talented individuals under one roof to share their ideas and display their many talents to the general public.”
Kim Smith, Vinemont Band Booster treasurer
CULLMAN – The Vinemont Band Boosters held their annual arts and crafts show this weekend at the Cullman Civic Center. More than 65 vendors participated in the show, which has been...
Dear Alabama Arboretum Ambassador, yes, that means YOU and all of us from Governor Ivey to the youngest child in our state who just discovered the joy of trees, forests, birds and wildlife which divinely endow "Alabama the Beautiful."
This week, a decades-long dream for nature-blessed Cullman County to create an accredited arboretum, or "living tree museum," took a great...
Greg Richter prepares to lead Saturday’s tour
CULLMAN - As part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Cullman is one of 25 cities around the state hosting Saturday walking tours during April. At the midpoint of the program, the Tribune checked in at the Cullman County Museum, which hosts and serves as the starting point for the tours.
Greg Richter, who has led...
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child played to a small but loyal group. Jeremy Hogan, SFW founder, is concerned about the future of the organization as Saturday night’s event most likely put the fledging nonprofit into the red.
“Right now we’re working...
Memorial services for Gerald L. Entrekin, 72, of Cullman were held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hanceville; Rev. Paul Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the church.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 14 at 3 p.m. at Mountain...
Of course we are still trying to figure out what we’re going to do. For trusses, we will probably be buying them from somewhere else.”
Terry Walker, owner
BAILEYTON – Last night, Monday, March 7, a fire completely destroyed part of Walker Brothers Building Supply, located on School House Road in Baileyton. The fire is thought to have started around 9...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 14. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bartlett, Robin 53
parole violation/revocation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Bevington, Ronald Eric, 49
nonsupport
Bigham, Tracy Michelle 42
liability insurance required
Calloway, Jeffery Craig, 34
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Carter, Allen Lee, 33
failure to appear- DUI- alcohol and controlled substance
Keller, Huie Franklin, 49
third-degree domestic...
CULLMAN – The Vinemont community is grieving today after one area teenager was killed and another seriously injured in a late-night traffic incident.
The single-car incident happened last night, Saturday, June 25, on County Road 25 west of Bremen at approximately 10:45 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the Alabama State Trooper post in Decatur.
The passenger, Whitney Cotton, 17, of...
Photo: Volunteers prepare for last year’s Harvest to Home fundraiser at the Agriplex.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, the North Alabama Agriplex will host its second annual Harvest to Home Fundraiser event starting at 6 p.m.
The event will be held at the Heritage Center at 1714 Tally Ho St., in the Poultry and Egg Association Pavilion.
The goal of the...
Photo: Heath Yearwood, principal at West Point High School, requested money to resurface the school’s track at Tuesday night’s CCCDC meeting.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) is an organization that supports all nonprofits in Cullman County through grant funds. The group held its monthly meeting on Tuesday night, with plenty of requests to consider.
With the floor...
CULLMAN - A regular Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) meeting was held on Tuesday night at the Good Hope City Hall. The CCCDC is an organization that supports all nonprofits in Cullman County through grant funds.
The floor was open for comments from visitors who were not on the night’s agenda, and the following requests were made:
Paige Hamm, a...
Ellie is a sweet, playful 6-month-old Lab. / Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN - Let us introduce the Cullman County Animal Shelter’s pet of the week:
“Hello, I am Ellie, and I am a Lab who’s about 6 months old. I’m a pretty laid-back puppy, but I know how to play, too! My adoption fee will be $90 and that includes...
DAHLONEGA, Ga. - In ceremonies held May 4 and 5 at the University of North Georgia, 62 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.
Jasper J. Napoles, of Cullman, earned a bachelor's degree and was commissioned in the U.S. Army-Field Artillery. Napoles is the son of Anne Wilkins.
The individual ceremonies attended...
Left to right: Councilman Taft Dillashaw, Councilman Greg Brown, Councilman John Harris, WellStone Behavioral Health COO Chris Van Dyke, Councilman Maxie Jones and Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night presented donations to several local organizations and schools. In all, the City donated a total of $45,500,...
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Youth Basketball Association's annual summer camps are happening soon. The camps are open to all youth; they do not have to attend Good Hope to participate. Pre-registration is this Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m.-noon in the Good Hope Primary School gym. Camps themselves will also take place in the primary school gym.
Camp...
Guests at the annual “Dinner with the Drumline” event enjoyed dinner and a show. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The Cullman High School and Middle School Bands held their annual “Dinner with the Drumline” fundraiser event Thursday night and the Cullman High School cafeteria was packed with supporters, who feasted on Mad Dog Mike’s BBQ and enjoyed a concert featuring...
TROY - Troy University is pleased to recognize new students who have completed IMPACT orientation and enrolled in classes for the fall 2017 semester.
Local students who completed IMPACT include:
David Thomas, of Cullman
Corley Parrish, of Vinemont
Hannah Wall, of Hayden
Harper Puckett, of Cleveland
Josie Boyd, of Bremen
Maggie Doss, of Hayden
Mace Schneekloth, of Arab
Abby Cagle, of Falkville
Eliya Knight, of Oneonta
Cameron White, of Hayden
Savanna...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is seeing more dogs than normal come in and is in need of help to get them adopted. The shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s second Pet of the Week.
“Hunter is a Mountain Cur/Plott Hound (North Carolina state dog) mix, approximately 1 year old. He’s a medium-energy pet who...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Dec. 21. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Phillips, Shannon Dawn, 38
permitting dogs to run at large
permitting livestock to run at large
Walker, Connie Wood, 60
third-degree criminal mischief
Warhurst, Jodi Davis, 42
possession of drug paraphernalia
first-degree receiving stolen property
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Cullman Police Department
Twilley, Carolyn B., 60
third-degree theft of...
CULLMAN - For the 25th year, residents from all across Cullman County came together to honor the memory of those lost to cancer, support those battling the disease and help raise awareness, along with funds, to help combat the disease in its many forms.
On Friday, May 4, 2018 roughly 30 teams came out to the Cullman County Fairgrounds to...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for July 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Pennington, Tommy C., 56
public intoxication
Stutts, Frank J., 33
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
Hanceville Police Department
No report provided.
Find arrest reports online Monday-Friday at www.CullmanTribune.com.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program is now offering an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women deal with the physical changes brought about by treatments for cancer. The program will host a Look Good Feel Better program on Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. in the classroom of program’s state-of-the-art...
DANVILLE - Knowing things will be very different in the next basketball season without All-County performer Taylor Hollingsworth, Hanceville began the process Tuesday, participating in the Danville High School basketball play-day series at Wayne Bowling Gymnasium.
The month of June is designated for varsity, junior varsity and middle school teams in the Alabama High School Athletic Association as a time...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Uriah.
Uriah, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, cannot wait to be lying in a heap at your feet, as he loves to be your best buddy hanging out by your side.
A sensitive boy who appreciates personal space and understands leash...
Photo: Fr. Joel Martin, President of St. Bernard Prep; Fr. Bede Marcy, school chaplain; and Headmaster, Dan Baillargeon award senior Alli Messick the Christian Service Award.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently honored outstanding students for their academic achievements during the 2015-16 school year. Faculty, students, parents and friends gathered in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center to applaud the dedication...
CULLMAN - The driver of a four-door silver Cadillac sedan driving westbound on Highway 157 careened off the road and into the woods earlier this evening.
The car hydroplaned in the westbound lane, drove over the median, skidded over another puddle, crossed the eastbound lane, left the road and entered the trees lining the highway.
The man was unscathed and assisting...
Walk for Autism Cullman
Fun Day and Walk for Autism at Heritage Park. Food, Fun, Inflatables, Games, Resource Fair, Free Health Screenings provided by Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Registration opens at 10 a.m.; Walk begins at 11 a.m.
St. Paul’s Lutheran School Annual Rummage Sale
In the St. Paul's Gym; Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 510...
CULLMAN - With Cullman Regional’s expansion projects nearing completion, the hospital is adding more career opportunities in nursing. Nurses who are interested should join Cullman Regional on Saturday, March 17 for an RN Recruitment Open House.
Nurses who attend the open house will have the opportunity to meet with directors and hiring managers from several departments including the Critical Care...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State athletics had a school-record 35 student-athletes recognized Tuesday as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Athletes of Distinction for their 2015-16 academic achievements, including seven acknowledged as Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence recipients for finishing with a 4.0 GPA.
Wallace State softball had four Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence honorees: Julia Dailey, Shelby Brown, Sarah Ellen...
HANCEVILLE - For the first half, the Hanceville Bulldogs went toe to toe with the Addison Bulldogs in coach Craig Flanigan's debut at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night.
But the contest became a different story in the second, with Addison dominating and pulling away from Hanceville by a final margin of 46-20.
Addison forced three turnovers in the third quarter, including...
Display at the 2015 show / City of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - With Mayor Kenneth Nail out of town, the Hanceville City Council held its regular meeting with a single item on the agenda this week: to pay the bills, which it did. Beyond that, the big topic of conversation for council members and audience alike was this Saturday’s tractor show.
Hanceville...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to our Pet of the Week Jade, an adult shepherd/husky mix. She’s laid back with a low energy level, and submissive.
Ruttkay related that Jade “floats ever so lightly on her leash, sits and gives you her paw… A little girl, maybe 4 years old, and her parents, stopped...
MONTGOMERY – House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R- Rainsville on Wednesday announced that State Rep. Corey Harbison, R– Good Hope has been appointed as a member of the House Republican Caucus Whip Team.
“The House Republican Whip Team serves as the leadership’s eyes, ears, and voice on the chamber floor when we are in session,” Ledbetter said. “It is important...
HANCEVILLE- Monday night was a big night for both the Hanceville Bulldogs and the Holly Pond Broncos with the area championship on the line.
Boys
The Broncos controlled the opening tip and the first quarter, jumping out to an early lead thanks to a 14-0 run. Hanceville started to find their shot at the end of the quarter but still found...
FT. PAYNE – Cullman started the season slowly entering Friday night’s game against the Wildcats without a regional win, but the Cats took over in dominant fashion, putting up 17 unanswered points, defeating Ft. Payne 34-10.
The first quarter saw Cats’ star QB Fletcher Jennings put up an impressive aerial display, though many of the deep passes which would have...
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...
The goal is survival. At the end of the day, I want everybody to go home.”
Deputy Chad Whaley
CULLMAN – Deputy Chad Whaley of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office presented a unique training seminar at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. The event concentrated on safety measures and protocols individuals can utilize in the event of workplace violence.
ALICE...
Class 12 Intermediate Showmanship winners (shown above) at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo are pictured with Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell. From left are Parnell; Natalie Lovell of Elkmont in Limestone County, first place; Brandon Cuahua of Troy in Pike County, second; Christy Daniel of Hayneville in Lowndes County, third; Austin Alexander of Bremen in Cullman County,...
FLORETTE - Scoring 43 points in one half with a running clock is impressive.
The Cold Springs Lady Eagles were the team to put on this blitz of points in a 20-minute span Monday morning in the first of three games from the Danville play-day series at Brewer High School's Randolph Ryan Gymnasium.
Cold Springs ran by DAR 65-39 with the...
CULLMAN – An early morning traffic incident on Interstate 65 South near exit 308 has left one person dead and three others injured, one critically, confirmed Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Quitman Clarke, 18, of Mobile was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The call came in around 4:40 a.m. this morning," said Cullman City Police Officer Jeff Mize. "A woman at the Chevron station by exit 308...
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond resident Randy Britt has qualified for Holly Pond Town Council, Place 4 (Safety).
“My greatest concern and number one priority is the safety of our community, all its citizens and the school kids who attend Holly Pond,” stated Britt.
Britt says he doesn’t understand why the town turned down what he claims is substantial grant money...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 4. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beasinger, Tonya Monk, 43
failure to appear- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Brown, David Olvin, 31
failure to appear- driving while revoked
Edwards, Cheryl, 51
DUI- .08 BAC or greater
Haynes, Dennis Warron, 59
nonsupport
Littrell, Logan Mundy, 34
failure to appear- third-degree burglary
failure to appear- first-degree theft of...
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...
HAYDEN - It was a late season homecoming for the Hayden Wildcats Friday night and they made the most of it, winning a shootout with the Fairview Aggies 50-40. Hayden used big plays to get the job done getting three huge touchdown runs of 59 yards, 65 yards and 66 yards from senior running back Leonard Johnson.
Hayden started the...
CULLMAN - Two men were involved in a shooting on the southwest side of the city of Cullman in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 3, and both remain hospitalized in Huntsville.
Cullman Police late Thursday afternoon identified the two men involved in the incident, which occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m.
"Victims from this morning’s shooting in the city of...
Funeral service for Tammie Renae Maddux, 55, of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 22nd, 2015, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Maddux passed away January 20th, 2015, at Summerford Nursing Home.
Visitation will be Thursday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
HANCEVILLE - Hopewell Baptist Church, as part of its 175th anniversary celebration, is hosting the inaugural Frances & Doug Reese Memorial Community Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 4:30-8 p.m.
According to the church, “On November 15 we gather together, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, to serve our community. We are opening the doors of our church and will...
CULLMAN – Eileen Dover, founder and president of the non-profit The King’s Cradle (TKC), started the organization after working at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and seeing newborn babies and infants go through withdrawal because their mothers abused drugs while pregnant.
“That’s when I learned of the need for this sort of practice,” Dover said. “And that was a...
Councilmembers Maxie Jones and John Harris with Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council made a pair of amendments at Monday night’s meeting and passed a new resolution as well.
The council passed Resolutions No. 015-2018 and No. 016-2018 that make amendments to Resolution No. 006-2018. The first amendment deals...
CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman County Animal Shelter has more available pets than usual; meet Buddy, The Cullman Tribune’s Bonus Pet of the Week.
Buddy is a heeler mix who’s around 1 year of age. He’s a seriously laid-back, low energy pup who will spoil you with his skills at leash etiquette. He enjoys human company and could make...
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held a regular council meeting on Thursday night where many notable new business items were key topics of the evening. A quorum was met with council members Charles Wilson, Greg Baker, Kim Brown, Doug Batemon and Mayor Kenneth Nail present along with City Clerk Tania Wilcox and City Attorney Dan Willingham. Absent from...
CULLMAN - At approximately 2:08 p.m. this afternoon, April 23, officers from the Cullman Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located at 2052 Hayes Drive in Cullman. That's right off Interstate 65 at Exit 310.
According to police, two armed men, described as African-American wearing "hoodies zipped all the way to...
CULLMAN – With the increase in crime throughout the United States, law enforcement is in high demand. As much as we depend on our local police and deputies, who do they depend upon? Are they safe while walking the beat day in and day out? Officers are specially trained when they take the job, but is there a little...
FAIRVIEW - Three runs in the first inning was enough for the Fairview pitching staff to work with Wednesday afternoon and eliminate Good Hope 4-1 in the Cullman County High School Baseball Tournament.
The Aggies placed three doubles into the gaps in the first that led to the early advantage. Ragan Ashley, Braden Grandstaff and Clay Lanier delivered when needed...
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson addressed Cullman City Schools dismissing early Wednesday due to threat of inclement weather: "We are waiting to see the latest briefing in the morning. The county was already releasing early for PD."
Holly Pond Broncos (5-2, 2-2) @ Fultondale Wildcats (6-1, 4-0)
3A, Region 6
Wildcats Stadium - Fultondale
Thursday 7 p.m.
SERIES: 1st meeting
LAST WEEK: Holly Pond defeated Hanceville 40-16, Fultondale defeated Susan Moore 62-14.
Broncos are coming off a big victory in the region against county rival Hanceville that eliminated Bulldogs from the playoffs. Now the Broncos meet the team that is on top...
CULLMAN – Many people think of February as the month of valentines and pink hearts, but the Cullman County Public Library System thinks of it as something a little different. For CCPL, February is Love My Library Month, and from Feb 1-28, CCPL will be forgiving all overdue fines.
“Patrons have the whole month of February to ‘feel the love’...
Wallace State’s Kristi Barnett addressed the Hanceville City Council about the school’s community garden project. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council heard about current and upcoming projects to improve the community and grow the city’s business/industrial sector.
Councilman Charles Wilson informed the council that the water department has half of...
Current conditions pose no immediate danger to the traveling public; however, foot traffic is advised to remain clear of the slopes, retaining wall and any other areas indicated off-limits by signs or barriers. ALDOT personnel are continuing to monitor the stability of all roadways, slopes and bridges in the immediate vicinity and will take action, including closure of the...
James William Pryor Funeral Services for James William Pryor, age 74 of Eva will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Etha Cemetery, with Bro. Tim Cole & Bro. Josh Sparkman officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
James was born on August 6, 1942 in Indiana, to the late...
VINEMONT - On a beautiful but windswept diamond, the Vinemont Eagles welcomed the Hanceville Bulldogs to Mike Cupp Field Tuesday afternoon for a cross-county contest.
Not a team to start slow, Hanceville got the sticks going early and put Vinemont in a deep hole before the Eagles even stepped foot in the batter’s box.
Leadoff hitter and resident third baseman Campbell...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Nov. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Thursday, Nov. 29
Thomas, Denzil J., 51
third-degree criminal trespassing
indecent expo sure (2 counts)
Brown, Hannah E., 20
fourth-degree theft by deception
Weaver, Coty L., 28
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
public...
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, the Cullman County Rescue Squad will hold a car show at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The squad hopes to make the show an annual event
Registration will start at 8:30 a.m., and the event itself will be going by 9 a.m., according to Secretary Treasurer of the Rescue Squad, Miranda Weaver. The judges will...
CULLMAN - Do you have overdue book fines? Now's the time to settle up. The Cullman County Public Library is conducting a "Food for Fines" campaign from now through Dec. 15. For each non-perishable food item you bring in, $1 will be deducted from you total fine amount. All food items received will be donated to local food banks.
Lost...
CULLMAN - It’s been a busy week at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, with two adoptions and the resolution of at least part of a tragic animal cruelty case. Donna Ruttkay shared that even older dogs that are generally less adoptable are finding homes. Another of those left the shelter this week.
Said Ruttkay, “She had a bit of age...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Tribune has kicked of the first of what it hopes will be an annual Christmastime drive for the Cullman County Animal Shelter and the Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA). Donations are being accepted at The Tribune office, 219 Second Ave. SE, from now through Dec. 31. The goal is to fill up the front...
DECATUR - Success was achieved by the Fairview Lady Aggies Tuesday as they opened up their summer basketball play-day schedule.
The tour began at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy with the Lady Aggies posting victory over West Morgan 42-33 and Huntland, Tennessee 34-27.
While the offense encountered moments of failing to score, the defense helped the Lady Aggies get control with both...
FAIRVIEW - Playing under gorgeous weather conditions for the first time this golf season, the Fairview Aggies put together a satisfying performance in their own invitational at the Cullman Golf Course Tuesday.
The Aggies had three very good scores to put them third overall in the field of 16 teams that participated. Fairview shot an 18-hole score of 45, finishing...
Photo courtesy of www.AlabamaBirdingTrails.com
At a glance:
--National Audubon Society Annual Cullman Christmas Bird Count
--Sunday, Dec. 16, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
--Meet at Culpepper Real Estate, 601 Seventh Ave. SW at 6:30 a.m. and noon
--Finish at Karma’s Coffee House, 103 First Ave. NE at 5 p.m.
--Bring binoculars, spotting scope and camera if available, lunch if desired
--For more information or to sign...
Wanda Creel has her blood pressure checked during the CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education. A second event will be held on June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon in the School of Nursing’s Conference Center./ Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - The first CELEBRATE Adult Health and Wellness Fair was...
Officer Jack Springer shakes hands with Councilman Andy Page after being recognized for 50 years of service with the Cullman Police Department at this week’s Cullman City Council meeting at Cullman City Hall. Chief Kenny Culpepper is shown, left.
CULLMAN – This week, the Cullman City Council, in addition to handling regular meeting business, took time out to recognize two...
Photo: Allen Patterson is the head of the Wallace State Emergency Medical Services program.
HANCEVILLE - Students wishing to enter the Wallace State Emergency Medical Technician’s Paramedic program this fall are encouraged to take summer courses in order to complete prerequisites.
“We’re staring a fall paramedic program, so anyone interested in that would need to take their EMT classes in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Jelly Bean is a shepherd/hound mix just younger than a year old. He’s a medium-energy pup who will be active without running you ragged. He’s great on a leash and cherishes human company and could make a good companion or hiking dog.
Animal...
