CULLMAN – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jody Alan Mead, 31, of Cullman and Shannon Alford McDonald, 35, of Cullman in connection to several burglaries and thefts that have occurred the past few weeks.
CCSO deputies, investigators and CNET agents arrested Mead in Vinemont soon after receiving a tip he was staying in the area. McDonald was arrested after...
CULLMAN - In times of peril, one’s true character is evident. Following Whitney Cotton’s untimely death in a traffic incident on Saturday night, the Cullman community showed its true colors when local churches, restaurants and agencies from throughout the state stepped up to lend a helping hand after the devastating tragedy.
Vinemont Middle School teacher Mandy Redding shared, “I taught...
CULLMAN -–On Thursday at 2 p.m. at the central office of the Cullman City School System, Dr. Elton Bouldin read a prepared statement thanking the board, the teachers he has worked with over his 28 years in education, along with fellow administrators and students for their support while formally announcing his retirement from the CCS.
“I will retire from employment with Cullman City...
I liked the helicopter because my dad is a paramedic.”
8-year-old Cailyn from Georgia
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville Library’s Summer Reading Program came to an end on Tuesday, and the group celebrated the last day with special treats such as ice cream cones, soft drinks, a Hanceville fire truck and Air Evac helicopter.
The children and their parents were super excited as...
You never, ever shoot to wound. When it comes down to a deadly force situation there is only one thing to do; you shoot to kill that person.”
Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry hosted a firearm safety training class in the City Hall auditorium Tuesday night for anyone who wanted to learn the basics of firearms...
We have eaten at the Moe’s in Decatur several times so when I found out we were getting one in Cullman, I was like ‘Yessss!’”
Jeffrey Brown
CULLMAN – Moe’s Southwest Grill partnered with Childhaven for a special VIP Night tonight from 5 -7 p.m., where a $5 donation provided each customer with an entree, side and drink. As the night’s...
CULLMAN - The prosecution rested its case late today against accused murderer Emmett Leroy Davis, 57, of Arab. Immediately afterward, the defense made a motion for an acquittal, which was promptly denied. Judge Martha Williams did approve the dismissal of two charges. Counts two and three of the indictment against Davis, first-degree burglary and first-degree assault, were dismissed. Davis...
CULLMAN - At the regularly scheduled Cullman County Commission meeting on June 28, 2016, commissioners considered a request from County Attorney Chad Floyd to move forward with negotiations between the commission and the Cullman County Rescue Squad.
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker signed a second letter dated April 29, 2016, requesting that the rescue squad vacate the County’s facilities...
HANCEVILLE - Though they did not get into their first-choice programs in Wallace State Community College’s Health Division, more than 40 students took advantage of the Second Opportunity event hosted this week to find out about other options open to them for Fall 2016.
“Some of our programs are highly selective, we have 30 or 40 slots and we may...
BATTLEGROUND - A Danville man was killed early this morning when the tractor he was driving on Alabama Highway 157 was hit from behind by an 18-wheeler.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick pronounced James Mcabee, 45, dead at the scene.
"Mr. Mcabee was traveling south on Alabama 157, driving a 6000 Series John Deere tractor, pulling a hay baler, when he...
Photo shows Cullman City Police Lt. Jody Martin being cross-examined by the defense.
CULLMAN - Day two of the trial of the man accused of murdering Helen June Mayo, 87, stretched past 5 p.m. today, with the prosecution still going strong. Day three is expected to be more of the same.
Emmett Leroy Davis, 57, of Arab is accused of murder...
CULLMAN - Todd Ossanna with the Alabama State Secretary’s Office held a Voter ID and Registration Drive at Cullman City Hall today.
“What we’ve done already is go to every county in the state, this is our second go-around,” Ossanna said. “The goal is to help people get registered to vote and to get them these free IDs.”
According to Ossanna,...
CULLMAN - The radKIDS Summer Safety Camp is underway at the Cullman Civic Center where roughly 40 children are learning about protecting their personal space, gun safety, dog attacks, how to escape a house fire and many other potentially lifesaving techniques from Cullman Police Officer Cindy Rohrscheib, who is being aided by several local teen volunteers.
The five-day safety camp,...
Photo shows County Administrator Gary Teichmiller and Commissioner Garry Marchman.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met on Tuesday morning at the Cullman County Courthouse where they decided on 13 new business items from their agenda in short time.
All three members, Commissioners Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson along with Chairman Kenneth Walker, were in attendance and agreed to permit County...
CULLMAN - The Urban Renewal and Community Development Board met on Monday evening at Cullman City Hall, where it squashed rumors of a CSX passenger rail service traveling through Cullman.
Cullman Economic Development Agency’s Vice President Dale Greer stated, “We’ve spoken with CSX and they have not been in talks about a passenger service in Cullman at all.”
The board noted...
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met Monday night, with the biggest items on the agenda pertaining to the City’s Zoning Board of Adjustments.
The first was a memorandum from the board concerning a public hearing.
“We had a public hearing about the tattoo parlor where the guy had been out of business for eight months,” said Mayor Jerry...
Photo shows City Attorney Roy Williams.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met for its regular meeting on Monday evening at City Hall where they, acting as an administrative court, held a public hearing and revoked the liquor license for DLD Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Vintage Beverages located at 1627-A Main Ave. SW.
The owner of DLD Enterprises, Don Lawrence...
CULLMAN - After a successful career as an educator, Cullman City Council President Pro Tem Dr. Jenny Folsom is a trailblazer in her hometown. Folsom has an enduring history of being an integral cog in the wheel of Cullman’s progress and growth over the past several decades, especially in her last eight years on city council. On August 23,...
HANCEVILLE - As reported from the June 23 Hanceville City Council meeting, Hanceville Fire Chief Rodger Green’s department had difficulty locating a home whose address was located in an area of Hanceville notorious for inaccurate house numbers. The medical call was delayed by several minutes due to the home being associated with the wrong block number.
At the meeting, Hanceville...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - It was a busy weekend for the West Point Warriors as they took part in the 2016 National Archery in the Schools Program World Championships in Myrtle Beach. Both West Point High and West Point Middle had solid showings in the tournament.
West Point High School finished the tournament in 19th place out of a field...
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - Last July Lucas Hembree began raising money for a diabetic alert dog and this past weekend his dreams finally became a reality.
On April 21, 2015, Lucas was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
According to his mother, Charity Hembree, Lucas does not notice or recognize when he has symptoms of blood sugar fluctuation, which is why he has...
CULLMAN – Two Florida residents were arrested yesterday in Cullman after police responded to a call about suspicious activity.
Cullman City Police Officer Zachary Latham received a call on Sunday about a vehicle parked at an apartment complex on Denson Avenue Southwest with two people asleep inside. Latham arrived on scene and made contact with a Phillip Elljah McDaris and...
Photo shows Mayo's home on Dec. 5, 2012.
CULLMAN - "June. Help." Those are the words Helen June Mayo was able to say over the phone when she called for help on the morning of Dec. 3, 2012, according to the longtime friend and neighbor who took that call and who took the stand this morning on what was the...
GOOD HOPE - Six state championships were earned during the weekend in the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Class C Softball State Tournament.
One piece of championship hardware will remain in Cullman. In the oldest age division, the 16-under, the North Alabama Crusaders overcome tough competition and the weather to be the best in this class at the Good...
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...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Tournament and 3D Challenge are happening this weekend in Myrtle Beach, and at the end of the day Saturday, East Elementary’s team is sitting in first place in the elementary division. East leads all other elementary teams with a score of 1366. Benton Elementary (LA) follows...
From the Files of 1933
The Hi-Y Club of Cullman High School was organized in 1929. This club is a Christian organization promoting clean speech, clean thoughts and clean athletics. Only boys of high character are invited to join. Officers for the present year are: president, Alvin Camp, vice-president, Norman Bender, secretary, Rob Roy Latta and treasurer, Athel Hyatt.
Mr. and...
Photo shows a Timber Rattlesnake.
CULLMAN - As the summer comes into full-swing and everyone spends more of their days outdoors, the potential for encounters with snakes grows.
North Alabama Private Lands Technical Assistance Biologist and Herpetologist Matt Brock knows how to help avoid dangerous meetings with the serpents roaming the Tennessee Valley.
“Always wear protective gear while working or recreating outside,”...
CULLMAN - “During elementary school I always played sports, but remained the fat kid. During middle school I continued to play sports and have semi-monitored meal plans, and continued to gain weight. As high school approached I spent 4-5 days a week at the gym with a girlfriend from high school; she would lose weight and I would remain...
CULLMAN - On Saturday, the student ministry at West Point’s burgeoning Temple Baptist Church held a field day, which was the culmination of a week of outreach within Cullman County, according to Youth Pastor Andrew Heptinstall.
“This field day came out of what we were doing this week. We called it Operation Blitz. We basically just went out in the...
HANCEVILLE - The lobby of Hanceville’s City Hall sees much action on a typical Friday morning with residents coming and going to pay fees to the City and shoot the breeze with various City staff. What’s atypical is the warmth the citizens greet Mayor Kenneth Nail with and his familiarity with everyone who comes into the building.
However, considering Nail...
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department Narcotics Investigators, with assistance from the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), yesterday arrested Cristie Ann Dunn, 47, of Cullman for trafficking in methamphetamine, first-degree unlawful possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
After executing a search warrant at Dunn’s residence on County Road 307 close to Smith Lake, investigators recovered...
CULLMAN - Moe’s Southwest Grill has partnered with Childhaven for a VIP Night next Wednesday, June 29, from 5-7 p.m. ahead of the restaurant chain’s first Cullman location’s official opening on Thursday, June 30 at 11 a.m.
“When they open a new restaurant they like to partner with a local nonprofit,” said Dr. Jim Wright, executive director of Childhaven.
“We were...
Technically we can use the building now, but we’ve got to get lights. I’d say it will be at least another month before we are ready to move in.”
Don Reid
CULLMAN – Good news! Cullman American Legion Post 4 will soon be moving into their brand new building. What started out as wishful thinking for a brand new American Legion...
It’s easy! All you have to do is flop on your belly and fly!”
6-year-old Ansley
CULLMAN – A giant slip-n-slide on a brutally hot day? Yes, please! On Friday, children from all over Cullman met at Nesmith Park and took turns sliding across the massive slip-n-slide that was set up for the afternoon. Although the weather was steamy hot, the...
CULLMAN - With temperatures soaring into the mid- to high-90s, the heat index hitting 110 and humidity almost unbearable, it is extremely important to take precautions and stay safe. Not only you, but your friends, family, neighbors and pets as well. Our area is under a heat advisory through Monday. Check on your loved ones, especially the elderly, and...
CULLMAN – On Friday night, Cullman’s hometown craft beer company, Goat Island Brewing, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting.
With Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson , members of the Cullman City Council, Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and many more in attendance, Goat Island announced its official opening with a celebration.
“It may...
Photo: Brylee Gregory poses for a photo using a photo frame she and other students created during the Party Like a Princess class during Camp Wallace on June 21 at Wallace State Community College.
HANCEVILLE - Youngsters participating in this summer’s Camp Wallace had fun learning how to paint, how to take photographs, how to set a table, how to...
HANCEVILLE - Around 150 students were welcomed to Wallace State Community College this week during their first orientation session in the WSCC Nursing program. The students will start classes in the fall in the Practical Nursing (PN) program or Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program for registered nursing. A small contingent of the latter group come into the program having...
Shown is Joey Hester from NARCOG presenting info about the ADECA block grant during the public hearing Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening following a public hearing held at 6:30 p.m. for the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs’ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). During the regular meeting, the...
DANVILLE - Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good Hope Lady Raiders took Thursday's Danville basketball play-day as a learning lesson.
The two ball clubs were operating without key personnel which prompted others to step up their performances in the final day of summer basketball assignments for both.
Fairview had to play without center Abbi Taylor who turned her ankle the...
CULLMAN - In addition to what was arguably the biggest news of this morning’s Cullman City School Board meeting- the transfer of Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin to the new Virtual School- 21 new business items were also on the table.
The board approved the aforementioned Virtual School for the 2016-17 school year.
"We are excited to see our...
CULLMAN - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and officers with the Cullman City Narcotics Unit arrested six individuals for unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia as well as other charges on Tuesday after serving multiple warrants...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College in Hanceville congratulates the 749 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while taking a course load of 12 or more hours. Placement on the Dean’s...
CULLMAN - Dr. Elton Bouldin will leave his position as principal of Cullman High School and will instead serve as the principal of Cullman City Schools' new Virtual School, which will launch this fall.
The transfer comes just less than two weeks away from Bouldin's court hearing, scheduled for July 6. Bouldin and CHS Assistant Principal Mark Stephens were arrested...
CULLMAN – It’s not every day you get to celebrate someone’s 193rd birthday, but on Thursday, June 30, you can do just that, with the founder of our town, Colonel Johann Cullmann. The party will start at noon at Festhalle. Everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy some birthday cake, ice cream and lemonade and visit with the...
Utility Assistance Meeting- Baileyton
On Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall to speak with seniors ages 60 and over who need help with their cooling bills this summer. Those who wish to participate should bring monthly income documentation, Social Security card, current Alabama photo I.D., energy bill (utility...
HANCEVILLE - Getting to know the personnel is what new Cullman girls’ basketball coach Josh Hembree is doing with his team during the month of June.
His ball club is also learning all about his coaching philosophy.
In closing out two consecutive days of games on the campus of Wallace State Community College, the Lady Bearcats will now move forward and...
BREMEN - Most churches have outreach programs that specialize in helping members of their local communities in times of need. Addington Chapel United Methodist Church in Bremen is no exception.
The church makes free clothing available to people, parishioners or non-parishioners alike, on the fourth Saturday of each month unless there’s a scheduling conflict such as a funeral. However, the...
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A former volunteer coach at a Cullman County school has pleaded guilty to raping a student.
Spencer Jackson Byrd, 22, was arrested on Feb. 18, 2015.
Byrd, a volunteer basketball coach for Fairview High School, was accused of having sex with a student who was 15 years old at the time.
He was originally charged with rape, sodomy and...
I came out tonight to listen to the Patsy Cline music as well as all the other country music they are performing.”
Pat Shoup
CULLMAN - Cullman seniors danced the night away last night at the Donald E. Green Senior Center. Lacey Snider and J.D. Pollard entertained the crowd at the free show, which was part of the Jammin’ in the...
GARDEN CITY – The Garden City Town Council met on Monday evening to discuss matters that were queued for review. At the meeting were all councilmembers and the Garden City Mayor Tim Eskew.
The council quickly approved the following resolutions:
Fire Department roofing construction estimated at $7,414
Junior Firefighter Program, now in progress. The program is led by Steve Ohls. Those who...
CULLMAN - A husband-wife team will be a feature in Cullman County high school basketball for the 2016-17 season. But they will be coaching at different programs.
Paige Parker-Adams and her husband, Drew Adams, will make their varsity coaching debuts at Holly Pond High School and Good Hope High School, respectively.
The Cullman County Board of Education approved the appointments of...
HANCEVILLE - Individuals who didn’t get into their first-choice health program at Wallace State or those who are interested in learning about programs with open admission for Fall 2016 have the opportunity to meet with program directors during an informational meeting next week.
The Health Science Division will hold a Second Opportunity Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m.,...
HANCEVILLE - The owner of Paradise Cove, the newest bakery in the county, comes from a sturdy, Blount County lineage that believed in elbows-deep in flour, apron-wearing, baking-from-scratch Southern cooking.
Jenni Teichmiller has been in charge of feeding a houseful of boys for many years with three perpetually hungry sons and a husband. She doesn’t take the easy way out...
CULLMAN - Set to wrap up next Thursday, this year’s Summer Library Program has been a success thus far with little ones packing the house at the county’s flagship library location on Clark Street in Cullman.
The Cullman County Public Library has a lengthy history of providing summertime programs specially designed for children in the region, with its earliest summer...
HOLLY POND – Have you ever walked through an old cemetery and wondered who was buried there? What did they look like? Were they married? Did they have children? Ever wonder what kind of person they were and what kind of mark they left behind? Well, one afternoon as I drove through Holly Pond, I noticed a grave right...
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting
Find meaningful advice and support from a community of fellow Alzheimer’s Caregivers. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Westminster Assisted Living, located at the intersection of Main Avenue and Olive Street (1020 Olive St SW, Cullman 35055). For more information or to RSVP, contact group coordinator Jane...
Photo shows Alabama Extension Associate Director Dr. Paul Brown presenting Cullman County Commissioner Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman and Cullman County Extension Coordinator Tony Glover with a Crystal Clover.
CULLMAN - Cullman County's Alabama Extension professionals were recognized for their service to the county’s 4-H program recently, and Cullman County was awarded the status of being a 4-H Centennial Youth...
WEST POINT - With the municipal election right around the corner, the West Point Town Council made preparations during a regular meeting Monday evening inside town hall.
The council approved poll workers Jerri Eddy, James Headrick, Donald Sapp, Joyce Sapp, Darinda Jones and Linda Suits to handle duties for the election that will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
This group...
There are a lot of people who just can’t pay their bills these days.”
Dorothy Butler, Hanceville senior
HANCEVILLE - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is hosting several area meetings to help local senior citizens with their utility bill this summer. On Monday, citizens aged 60 and up gathered at the Hanceville Senior Center to sign up. Applicants needed to...
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman’s municipal election will be held on August 23, where voters will choose to either keep the current city leadership in place or replace the members of the current city school board, city council and mayor’s office with new members.
The city is governed by a mayor and five-member city council who all work together...
MONTGOMERY - In an effort to ensure that eligible Alabama citizens are able to vote, Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill asked the members of the legislature, as well as all probate judges, to provide three separate and specific days of the week, times and venues in their areas where the Secretary of State’s office may hold a...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBRC) - The Senate will vote on gun reform today.
Congress failed to pass gun control legislation after the rampage at Sandy Hook in Newton and after San Bernardino.
Orlando's deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history will impact this debate.
After Senate Democrats forced the issue of gun control to the floor with their 14-hour filibuster, the Senate will vote on four...
Monday Fun-Days at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center
1/2 priced day passes for just $5 each from 6-10 p.m.
Utility Assistance Meeting- Hanceville
On June 20 at 9 a.m., Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at the Hanceville Senior Center to speak with seniors ages 60 and over who need help with their cooling bills this summer. Those who...
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will show up!
From the Files of 1937:
Doctor R.B. Dodson is Commander of the American Legion.
Mr. and...
CULLMAN - 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...
BAILEYTON - Have you ever visited a place and as a result your life changed forever? If so, where did you go? Was it an exotic trip to far-off lands or did you go on a religious pilgrimage? Well, for Miss Ophelia Colley of Centerville, Tennessee, it was Baileyton, Alabama. Yep! Cullman County’s very own Baileyton!
Sarah Ophelia Colley was...
CULLMAN – On Saturday, The Link of Cullman County held its third annual Reverse the Cycle Sprint Triathlon, with 118 athletes competing for first place.
The event, including swimming, biking and running, was held throughout Smith Lake Park and along nearby roads, such as County Road 813.
According to Dawn Owens, executive director of The Link, the event was smaller in...
CULLMAN - Jordan Wilson was last seen five weeks ago then the vehicle she had been traveling in was found abandoned with her purse, her cell phone and her cigarettes left in it. Her family isn’t surprised about her purse, but the fact that she would have left her phone and cigarettes is not normal for Jordan. That detail...
CULLMAN COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - One man is facing several driving violation charges after leading deputies on a chase from Vinemont to Decatur.
Cullman County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call Friday night. When deputies arrived at the scene the man fled and a police chase began.
Deputies followed Curtis Edward Bakley to Decatur where he wrecked the vehicle.
According...
CULLMAN - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will be decking the halls on July 8 for Christmas in July. The center will offer half-priced day passes and $50 off memberships to those who bring nonperishable food items for the Cullman Caring for Kids United Way food bank. Members are also encouraged to bring in items for the food...
Shoot for a Cure 9th Annual 3D Archery Shoot
June 18-19 at Camp David in Cullman County, located south of Jones Chapel on County Road 940. Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday starting at 8 a.m. with breakfast and devotion prior to the shoot. Door prizes and silent auction. Call 256-338-6652 or 256-338-6650 for more information. Sponsored by Circle of...
Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone, regardless of age, ability, income, race, or ethnicity, ought to have safe, comfortable, and convenient access to community destinations and public places–whether walking, driving, bicycling, or taking public transportation. But too many of our streets are designed only for speeding cars or, worse, creeping traffic jams.”
National Complete Streets Coalition
CULLMAN...
CULLMAN - Smith Lake Park was host to its 44th anniversary and new store opening celebration on Friday with many recognizable faces in attendance including Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker, Commissioner Kerry Watson, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport and Parks and Recreation Marketing Manager Sara Teichmiller along with her father, County Administrator Gary Teichmiller.
The anniversary...
We love to just come up here and hang out. I usually meet a bunch of friends up here and we all watch the movie together.”
Dorothy Conley
CULLMAN – The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center held its first Dive-In Movie of the summer this week, when “Minions” was shown on the big screen by the outdoor pool just after the...
Weekly Just Play! Program- Cullman City Parks and Rec
When: Fridays at 1 p.m. in June & July
Where: A different CP&R small park each week (June 17 – Culpepper Park, June 24 – Nesmith Park, July 1 – Stiefelmeyer Park, July 8 – Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (Christmas in July – Admission $5 when you bring a canned food...
CULLMAN – Get your creative juices flowing at Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s Youth Art Camp, which will take place June 28-30 at the Cullman Civic Center. Registration is now open at the civic center or online at www.cullmanrecreation.org.
The camp will be Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Ages 6-14 are eligible to register. Crafts will include water color,...
DECATUR - With a chance to compile the second best win-loss total on Thursday, the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs were unable to finish the process in the Danville basketball play-day series.
Hanceville wound up on the end of a 48-34 loss to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, returning home with one win in three decisions.
The Lady Bulldogs overpowered St. John Paul Catholic...
CULLMAN - In the early hours of Thursday morning, Jeremy Kilpatrick wrote and posted a plea on his Cullman County Coroner’s Office Facebook page urging people who are experiencing suicidal ideation to reach out and ask for help. (https://www.facebook.com/CullmanCountyCornersOffice)
He speaks of his personal experience with a suicide in his family that took a devastating toll on them before going...
You’ve got to be responsible for your own medications in a certain way. I go on the internet a lot and look things up; you should know your own body. It’s your own responsibility.”
Peggy Bender
CULLMAN –Cullman Regional Medical Center hosted a brown bag lunch-and-learn event this week, where residents were encouraged to place all of their current medications into...
CULLMAN - In its 16th year, the Touring Farms for Kids Camp ended on Thursday after showing 32 children the ins and outs of farm life throughout Cullman County.
“The purpose of the camp is to provide the children with an education on our agricultural community. Wallace State provides the bus every summer and the bus driver has been here...
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...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Republican Women met this week, with Cullman County Circuit Clerk Lisa McSwain as their featured guest speaker.
McSwain, who has been in office since 2013, says she really enjoys her role and it’s an honor and privilege to serve Cullman County. “It’s not a boring job. It’s something new every day,” she laughed.
One of her...
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators and other officers, while conducting a drug sting operation in the northwest sector of the city of Cullman, arrested Phillip Travis White, 27, of Cordova, for trafficking in illegal drugs (methamphetamine).
Investigators recovered 33 grams (over 1 ounce) of methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia and $803 in cash. Investigators...
An open letter from Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick
There are dark times and then there are great times. Sometimes the dark outweighs the great. I have found that the best prescription for depression is GOD. However, your dark times may require more. I urge you to seek help. Please don't make a permanent decision! There is more to life...
CRMC Brown Bag Drug Lunch-and-Learn
Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to toss all current medications into a brown bag (or any bag) and bring them to the event to learn about the drugs’ common uses, side effects and interactions with other medications. The...
CULLMAN - Alabama State Troopers and the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department are currently working the scene of a traffic incident on U.S. Highway 278 East between Berlin and Holly Pond near the Duck River Bridge and Plainview Baptist Church. The incident scene is still active; however, the road is passable, as the 18-wheeler involved is on the side of...
CULLMAN - The Cold Springs 12 U Lady Eagles softball team finished an impressive season last night in the county tournament. With a regular season record of 21-0, they went 4-0 in the tournament to clinch the Cullman County Championship against a very competitive Cullman Parks and Rec team.
The team was led by lefty pitcher Emma Black with a...
HANCEVILLE – The inaugural semester at Wallace State-Oneonta is in full swing and interest in the college is growing daily in the community according to campus Director, Doctor Kelley Jones.
“Everything is going as smoothly as possible. It’s an exciting time. The students love the environment, and we’ve had many compliments on our building. Both the students and teachers seem...
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...
VINEMONT - A request for a new business to come into the Vinemont area was approved during the regular meeting of the Vinemont City Council Tuesday night.
Jeremy Harbison is planning to have a welding fabrication shop located near the Dollar General Store. Harbison has been in the welding business for a long time and wants an opportunity to have...
CULLMAN - As the threat of an afternoon, summertime storm passed, the bright blue sky was the background to a few clouds as the sun shone fiercely. The crowd of veterans and citizens, young and old, gathered as the largest American flag in the county was raised in Battleground at Camp Liberty to commemorate Flag Day and the United...
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...
Photo: Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson with CARTS drivers who won at the nationals.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met, without Commissioner Garry Marchman who was absent, on June 14 with Chairman Kenneth Walker and Commissioner Kerry Watson in attendance, and therefore, establishing a quorum.
The commission recognized their Cullman Area Rural Transportation System’s (CARTS) drivers who competed...
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council met on Monday night with a fairly small agenda.
Councilman John Harris commended Good Hope Boy Scout Troop 241, who helped fellow scout Auston Rusk work in Hathcock Park on June 8 as part of Rusk’s Eagle Scout project. The troop raked, cleaned up, burned trash, dug holes, planted flowers and built...
CULLMAN - On June 12, Cullman City Police Department investigators conducted an undercover drug operation on the west side of the town. During the operation, Jerry Adam Crocker, 33, of Hanceville, was found to be in possession of a loaded Romania AK-47, a .40 caliber Sig Sauer handgun, 34 grams of methamphetamine, 1.2 grams of marijuana and various drug...
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...
BREMEN - According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Department, there has been an 18-wheeler incident on Highway 69 South near the Eagle Pride Kwik Stop. Both lanes of the highway have been closed and will remain closed for another two hours.
The 18-wheeler has reportedly spilled its contents, related to chicken processing, and a massive cleanup is underway.
Motorists are advised...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State pitcher Garrett Suchey was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 30th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft over the weekend, marking the fourth player to be selected from the program in five years.
Former Wallace State pitcher Chad Smith, now a junior at Ole Miss, was also drafted over...
