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...
CULLMAN – On Saturday afternoon at Sportsman Lake Park the Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group held a Family Fun Day for the second straight year.
According to co-founder of the support group, Rhonda West-Davis, around 20 families attended the event.
“This (support group) helps all of us to get together and share,” Davis said. “We enjoy something like...
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley, per the President’s order, issued a directive this morning that the American flag should be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attack in Orlando, Florida. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, June 16.
via halfstaff.org:
Presidential Proclamation — Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Orlando, Florida
HONORING THE VICTIMS...
BIRMINGHAM - Vacation season is upon us, with schools out for the summer and gas prices slowly creeping up. While hopping on a plane and visiting an exotic destination is on the agenda for some families, others of us are content with a budget-friendlier and closer to home staycation.
With its close proximity, Birmingham, with its newer attractions in the...
CULLMAN - When Jesse Turner and his friends got together in October of 2015 to form BoomTown, they had no idea it would be something they would be pursuing full-time within a year.
“That first weekend we got together we decided to compete in the Loretta Lynn Pickin Jamboree,” Turner said. “We didn’t think anything would come of it, we...
CULLMAN - Christmas will come a little late for Cullman Bearcats stand out right fielder Caleb Lipsey as he heads to Marlins Park in Miami to take part in the 11th Annual Power Showcase World Classic. Lipsey will have a chance to showcase his talents on the same field as MLB all-stars Martin Prado, Christian Yelich, Ichiro Suzuki and...
CULLMAN - A plethora of kids, from elementary age to high school, flocked to Heritage Park Friday and Saturday to take part in this year’s Jeremiah Castille Character Camp.
“We call them character camps,” said former Alabama and NFL standout Jerimiah Castille of his free camp. “We teach character. We integrate that into the training side, the agility and speed,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama (AL-04) this evening released the following statement regarding last night’s terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
“I was sad to hear about the terrorist attack in Orlando, on American soil. This and other attacks we have seen, prove that we do not have the luxury of debating the political correctness of 'radical Islam.'...
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday at Wallace State Community College the 18th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show was held.
The event, which was coordinated by Bonnie Brannan, was special this year because the Alabama Chapter #23 International Harvester Collectors held their state meeting at the event as well.
“Today has been very active so far,” Brannan said the day of...
CULLMAN - Not so long ago family reunions were common in the area, with most remembering them from their childhood days. Members of a family would arrive with their children, their children’s children and covered dishes for an afternoon of fellowship, laughter and even tears. In the 21st century, with family being more spread out across the country, the...
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 1904:
M.L. Robertson is on a visit to his former home...
CULLMAN - With addiction numbers soaring throughout the country and locally, it is estimated that over one in ten Americans are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Mind you, those numbers do not include those who are addicted to gambling, food or sex.
The Zero Addiction Initiative (www.zeroaddiction.org) was launched in June of last year by the Alabama Office of Prosecution...
Oh it was terrible, parts of the plane hanging on bushes and in the wooded areas. Legs here and arms there, it was awful. I was writing for the Tribune at the time, but I didn’t write about that though. I don’t ever want to see anything like that again.”
Imogene (Drake) Lawrence
BATTLEGROUND – If you drive along Highway 157...
We came all the way from New Orleans to see our friends up here in Cullman. This is the Big Easy Mopar Club and we do this six times a year in different cities in the country and Cullman is one of our stops. We like Cullman; it’s a great little town!”
Paul Reynolds
CULLMAN – On Saturday, the Pentastar South...
CULLMAN - Sportsman Lake Park is a local favorite for many, especially those who want to take a nice, brisk walk with some beautiful scenery. With the addition recently of exercise equipment stations along the 3.1-mile walking trail around the lake, getting a great workout in at the park will be easier than ever.
Installation of the equipment was a...
Photo: Heather Byars with her daughter Claire
Prior to Claire's health issues, I really didn't understand just how beneficial blood donations are. I mostly thought of blood transfusions as part of surgery or traumatic injury. I never thought of patients who are on chemotherapy as being big user of blood. One of the easy things someone can do to help...
Good Hope Outlaws Car Wash
The Good Hope Outlaws Youth Football will be hosting a car wash on Saturday June 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Auto Zone in Cullman. Please spread the word and send all of your family and friends out to support us!
Dodge City Day Festival
Saturday, June 11, all day. A day of fun for all; activities...
Photo: Claudina Massey knows the importance of giving blood and does it as often as she can.
We are in an emergency appeal right now, which means our blood supply is critically low. That gets a little scary. We don’t put the ‘Emergency Appeal’ sign out very often, but when we do it means we really need blood donations.”
Maggie Czermak
CULLMAN...
FALKVILLE - Emily Willoughby and Camryn Crider of Cold Springs know when to step up their level of play, regardless if it's a summer play-day game or during the regular season.
Others for Cold Springs came on strong Friday while the Lady Eagles competed in the Danville play-day series on the campus of Falkville High School.
Good Hope's Lady Raiders joined...
Photo: Dr. Paul Taylor, right, stands with Wallace State Community College students Alivia Sims, left, Heather Owen, Victoria Baldwin and Oscar Goodwin who are the champions of the Alabama Society for Respiratory Care Sputum Bowl. Their win makes them eligible to compete in the national competition in San Antonio.
HANCEVILLE - A group of four Wallace State Community College students...
CULLMAN – A two-car collision ending at the intersection of Highways 157 and 31 left one vehicle flipped and all three people involved with minor scratches but no major injuries.
The two vehicles involved were a silver Honda Accord and a white Ford Explorer. There was a single driver in the Honda and two subjects in the Ford.
“What we can...
CULLMAN - Visitation and funeral arrangements for Cullman County Sanitation Department employee Harold Jamie Dickey have been announced. Visitation will be Saturday, June 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at the same location.
Dickey, 34, was killed Thursday morning when another vehicle slammed into the...
CULLMAN - City of Cullman Councilman Andy Page ran for office in 2008 with the campaign slogan of “For the future of Cullman” and he still stands by that motto today as he readies for another election cycle.
“In 2008 I ran ‘for the future of Cullman’ and it was the same in 2012. I’m running this year for the...
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville held their regular council meeting on Thursday night with all council members present along with Mayor Kenneth Nail and City Attorney Dan Willingham.
Preceding the regular meeting, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) President Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented the results of last year’s feasibility study which had an excellent response rate during the work session....
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department today is warning local residents about a telephone scam. Agents in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Huntsville field office have had numerous complaints and shared the warning with the CPD.
"Citizens are being called by someone claiming to be with the FBI attempting to collect an IRS debt. The person is then being transferred...
CULLMAN - James Hays, a 20-year resident of Cullman, found Ku Klux Klan recruitment packets around his home recently, and he is concerned for the community.
The most recent propaganda, which was littered all along his street (Goldridge Road), boldly has, among other things, “transgender is an abomination according to the King James Bible,” written on it. According to Hays,...
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council met Thursday night for a regularly-scheduled meeting ahead of this Saturday’s annual Dodge City Day, where the town says that dozens of vendors will be set up in “every nook and cranny.”
The all-day festival promises fun for all and activities for all ages. For automobile enthusiasts, there will be two car...
2nd Fridays
It's back THIS FRIDAY! 2nd Fridays returns with a great night of family fun, food, festivities and discounts, deals and drawings! From live music by Round 2, kids' activities and a cruise-in car show to extended shopping hours, delicious food and the Cullman Farmer's Market - you will want to be at the Festhalle in Downtown Cullman starting...
FALKVILLE - Even in the summertime, victory can be sweet for a basketball team.
It was on Thursday for the West Point Warriors. In a two-game assignment of the Danville play-day series, the Warriors pulled out a 53-47 win in overtime against Elkmont, offsetting a 52-37 loss earlier in the day to East Limestone.
This was the second assignment for the...
BERLIN - Berlin is making a push for incorporation after over 200 years. On Thursday night, several of its citizens gathered at the local community center to discuss the possibility.
“After we had the meeting back in August, I was against (incorporation),” community leader Patrick Bates said to the group of residents. “But I have to say what changed my...
CULLMAN - Plenty of changes in the administrative part of the Cullman County School system received approval during a regular meeting of the county school board tonight.
The board recommended and approved the transfer of four principal positions. The jobs become effective on July 1.
Good Hope tops the list with changes in the high school and middle school systems. John...
Photo shows Will Frederick (left) and Keith Rudder (right).
CULLMAN - Local Cullman citizens, Keith Rudder and Will Frederick, have created http://cullmanonlineyardsales.com, a Cullman County-only website for online sales. The site, which launched at 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, has had over 6,000 visitors in the first 26 hours, 94 percent of whom were visiting the site from a mobile...
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette said today that there is no asbestos problem at Holly Pond Elementary School, despite the red warning tape and plastic currently adorning the school’s entrance.
“There is no asbestos issue,” said Barnette, when reached by phone this afternoon. “What’s going on is renovation. We are replacing old, single-paned windows with more...
Photo: 90-year-old C. J. Burney, a Marine from Cullman who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
In the words of our national anthem, I pray that Old Glory’s broad stripes and bright stars never cease their gallant streaming.”
Julian Campbell
CULLMAN - The Cullman Elks Lodge #1609 held its annual Flag Day ceremony Wednesday night, and the event was both educational...
First row: (left to right) - Director Riley Smith, Tail Twister Gary Murphree, Lion Tamer Dave Gratz, President Barry Willingham, Past Pres. Charles McBrayer, First Vice-President Bill Ruehl and Second Vice-President Mike Ponder
Second row, (left to right): - Director Howard Perry, Membership Jim Dill, Director Javon Daniel, Secretary Don Smith, Membership Chairman, David Bussman, Membership Vice- Chairman Frank Odell...
CULLMAN - A Cullman County sanitation worker was killed this morning when another vehicle struck the truck he was working on.
The Cullman County Commission regretfully announces the loss of a valued Cullman County Sanitation Department employee, Harold Jamie Dickey," said County Attorney Chad Floyd. "Mr. Dickey, 34, was fatally injured while working on a sanitation truck on U.S. Highway...
OKLAHOMA CITY - With Wednesday night’s game being the winner takes all match up of the Women’s College World Series, the Auburn Tigers gave it their all but came up short of winning the national championship with Oklahoma taking their third title with a score of 2-1.
Tigers head coach Clint Myers is a familiar face in the championship game...
2016 2nd Quarter Industry Tour- Cullman Chamber
Join us for our 2016 2nd Qtr. Industry Tour at Goat Island Brewing. Thursday, June 9 from 4-5 p.m. 1646-A John H. Cooper Dr. Cullman, AL 35055. Industry tours are wonderful opportunities to learn more about the businesses and industries that exist in Cullman County and how they contribute to our economy and...
DECATUR - On Thursday, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) will hold a press conference to help the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) launch a national tourism campaign. Four culinary destinations in Cullman County have been selected for the ARC’s Bon Appétit, Appalachia!, a tourism map-guide of unique culinary destinations published as an insert in Edible, a magazine dedicated...
Photo: CRMC Auxiliary President Sarah Hicks presents the 2016 Auxiliary Scholarship to Kimberly Brooke James.
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary recently awarded West Point High School graduate, Kimberly Brooke James, the Auxiliary Scholarship in the amount of $500. James will attend Wallace State Community College this fall in pursuit of her physical therapy assistant degree.
The CRMC Auxiliary or...
I think this is great! It gives the kids something to do besides swimming all summer.”
April Shadix
CULLMAN - The Summer Kid Series kicked off this month at Carmike Cinemas 10. It is a great way to have some fun – away from the sun! The movies are appropriate for people of all ages so why not stop by the...
BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Tuesday night, one day later than the council’s usual first Monday of the month meeting.
After all regular housekeeping items were taken care of, the council moved on to new business.
Mailers regarding Air Evac were discussed. Town Clerk Pat Gilbert was asked to contact Air Evac to see if...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat called into the Cullman County Sheriff's Office. The threat was determined to be a hoax.
"At approximately 9:20 this morning, the Sheriff's Office received a call," said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. "The caller stated that a bomb would explode in the courthouse in 15 minutes,...
CULLMAN - Five people were arrested on Monday after leading police on a short chase. Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators Justin Craft and Chris Thomason initiated a traffic stop on a silver Ford Taurus, but the vehicle failed to stop and the driver led investigators on a short chase, traveling approximately a mile down County Road 1030 before...
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...
Flag Day Ceremony
Cullman Elk’s Lodge hosts annual Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 1525 Brantley Ave NW, Cullman, Alabama 35055. It is a colorful and patriotic ritual that is both fun and educational for all of the family, including kids and grandkids. We talk about the history of our flag, display...
CULLMAN - Over three weeks have passed since 32-year-old Jordan Lee Wilson was last seen by her friends and family, but the local community refuses to give up hope that she will come home safely and unharmed.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry provided an update, stating, “We are still currently working on this case. The last known location that Jordan...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State softball infielder Taylor Beshears, who set new single-season school records as a freshman, was recognized recently as a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 3rd-team All-American.
Beashers, a Hewitt-Trussville graduate, hit a team-leading .446 with 13 homers and a school-record 84 RBIs as Wallace State finished with a 49-22 record and won its 10th conference title.
Beshears’...
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met on Monday evening at City Hall, where the plans for city’s the newest restaurant, Panda Express, on Highway 157 by the new Wal-Mart were moved along.
With its first restaurant opening in 1983, Panda Express has grown to be the country’s largest Asian food chain with over 1,700 restaurants. The site...
FAIRVIEW - A regular Fairview Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, with a variety of topics on the agenda, including Air Evac insurance and the new senior center.
The council approved the purchase the Air Evac Insurance for the citizens of Fairview at a price of $1,800.
“I can tell you we have already had two people from the...
CULLMAN - Cullman City Police Department narcotics investigators and patrol officers on June 1 took part in a drug sting operation on the southwest side of the city, leading to two trafficking arrests.
Rodney William Marks, 42, of Logan, and Jessica Lane Nichols, 32, of Arley, were both arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. At the time of their arrests,...
Free Meals at West Elementary School
The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program is hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer Feeding Program will run from June 1 through July 29 at West Elementary School. No meals will be served on July 4. Breakfast will be served from 9-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each day....
CULLMAN - Serving the residents of Cullman for the past eight years isn’t enough for Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson. He and the team at city council have accomplished much during his tenure as mayor and Townson still has more work he wants to get done. As he gears up for another election, the voters of Cullman will see...
Photo: A good showing of tractor makes and models at the 2015 show on the Wallace State campus.
HANCEVILLE - Started by Jimmy Hamrick 20 years ago, the annual tractor enthusiasts' haven at Wallace State Community College is now continued by Hamrick’s daughter, Bonnie Brannan, in honor of his memory. The 18th Annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show, held...
CULLMAN - Preliminary reports from the physicians who treated 12-month-old James Lee Sanson at Children's of Alabama indicate that his injuries could not have been caused accidentally, or more specifically, there is no way that he could have done anything to himself that would have caused the injuries that resulted in his death.
On May 29, 12-month-old James Lee Sanson...
CULLMAN - Peggy Smith, director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA), met with members of the Cullman City Council on Friday at City Hall to submit several requests and provide updates on industrial locations and established businesses in the city. The requests were then listed as resolutions on the city council’s agenda to be voted on by the...
CULLMAN - Thousands of country music fans flocked to Heritage Park this weekend for the fifth annual Rock the South festival, but while most of Cullman was enjoying the musical stylings of Cole Swindell, John-Michael Montgomery and Florida-Georgia Line, among others, there were some unsung heroes behind the scenes making sure everyone stayed safe over the weekend. I am...
Cullman All Stars Fundraiser
Head out to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner Monday night from 4-8 p.m. to support the Cullman All Stars softball team. They're raising funds to get to the USSSA Fast Pitch World Series this summer in Gulf Shores. 10 percent of your total bill will go to the team.
Free Meals at West Elementary School
The Cullman City...
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 1904:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Searcy on Thursday, June...
CULLMAN - Rock the South is a fan-driven experience. Without the thousands of country music fans that cram inside Heritage Park each year, the event would be nothing but a bunch of vendors hawking their goods to no one, and the musicians would be performing a never-ending sound-check.
Thankfully, though, people come from all around the country and meet in...
CULLMAN - Tom continues his story, “In March 2011 I knew I was at a point where I couldn’t go on. I had no place of my own and was sleeping on the couch at a longtime friend’s house who was using too. My body was dying, my mind was dying, I was miserable any time I was awake....
CULLMAN - In the dark, back corner of most people’s closet lives a pile of neglected, shoved-aside-for-newer-model shoes. Kids and teens who are in the midst of growth spurts can go through seemingly countless pairs of shoes a year. But, what do we do with all of the leftover shoes that are too nice for the trash but not...
It doesn’t bother me. I’m used to all that kind of stuff.”
John Thomas
CULLMAN – When Rock the South is in full swing, homes all over Cullman are pounding to the beat of the music. Some consider it free entertainment, while others aren’t so thrilled with all the noise. Have you ever wondered what the nursing home residents next door...
CULLMAN – Cullman Caring for Kids held their annual yard sale this week at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Exhibit Building 1 was packed to the brim with just about everything imaginable – all at a great price. All proceeds from the yard sale went to Cullman Caring for Kids.
“We have had a huge crowd today and we expect a...
CULLMAN - Shane Quick is the co-owner of Premier Productions, the organizer and producer of Rock the South.
Quick and his team have noticed marked growth in attendance from last year’s event.
“I would say we’ve grown anywhere from 3,000-5,000 tickets per day,” he said.
Although there were moments on Friday and Saturday evenings where space was a bit tight, Quick says...
Photo: Commissioner Kerry Watson and Smith Lake Park Manager Tony Harris
CULLMAN - Despite the sprinkles of rain and dip in attendance due to Rock the South, the second annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet, hosted by Smith Lake Park, provided a much appreciated and slower paced alternative to the big music festival in Cullman.
With the cars lined along a...
CULLMAN - There are concession stands, and there are local franchises, but there are only two truly hometown food spots at this year’s Rock the South music festival: Luna’s BBQ from Hanceville and The Cotton Gin from Good Hope.
“We aren’t directly in town in Cullman, we are a little out of the way in Good Hope, so I think...
I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to go jump in Smith Lake with my boys and have some fun.”
ADEM Water Quality Specialist Chris Johnson
CULLMAN - Almost like clockwork, the warm weather leading into the summer season brings the annual controversy over the cleanliness and safety of swimming in Lewis Smith Lake. But, is the lake a true cause of concern?
Parents and...
CULLMAN - There are many vendors at this year’s Rock the South, but Jack Daniel’s Whiskey and Pepsi’s new premium soda, 1893, have brought unique experiences to the traditional row of vendors at the event.
1893, a premium cola recently rolled out by Pepsi, attempts to bring soft-drink enthusiasts a taste of the “original formula,” made with real sugar and...
CULLMAN - Phyllis Little, director of the Cullman Emergency Management Agency, is on the team of people at Rock the South monitoring the weather and has a say in the decisions on how to handle emergency situations at the festival.
“Right now, it is looking like we will have a chance of showers coming up, but other than that, nothing...
CULLMAN – As the first day of the annual country music festival came to an end, Rock the South presented both the City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Department and Childhaven Child Home with checks of over $50,000 and $10,000, respectively.
“Well you always want people to know why you do an event like this every single year,” Shane Quick,...
Free Meals at West Elementary School
The Cullman City Schools Child Nutrition Program is hosting a free meal program this summer. The Summer Feeding Program will run from June 1 through July 29 at West Elementary School. No meals will be served on July 4. Breakfast will be served from 9-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each day....
CULLMAN - Coming right on the heels of last weekend’s Memorial Day Festival, the second annual Cruze Fest and Swap Meet will be held at Smith Lake Park this Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored by Smith Lake Park, Bill Smith GMC, Tony Serra Nissan, MyWay Transporation, Eckenrod Ford, Cullman Chrysler/Dodge, B&B Customs, McGriff Tire, Cullman Bounce House...
Cullman-area Vacation Bible School listings, as of June 3. If we've missed one, please let us know at news@cullmansense.com.
Antioch Baptist Church
June 26 - July 1
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
256-796-8507
827 County Road 1659
Cullman, AL 35058
Berlin Baptist Church
June 12 - June 15
5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
256-734-1019
3596 US Hwy 278E
Cullman, AL 35055
Bethlehem East Baptist Church
June 26 - June 30
5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
256-352-9066
795...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met today instead of at their regularly scheduled meeting time on June 13, as the council did not expect to have a quorum for the regular meeting later this month.
The brief meeting was attended by Mayor Max Townson, Council President Garlan Gudger, Council President Pro Tem Jenny Folsom, Council Member Andy Page and...
MONTGOMERY - After a meeting in Decatur with relevant state agencies regarding the water announcement by the West Morgan East Lawrence Water Authority, Governor Robert Bentley, State Health Officer Dr. Tom Miller and Alabama Department of Environmental Management Agency Director Lance LeFleur on Friday issued statements.
“Based on my current understanding, I am confident that there is no health-related crisis...
HANCEVILLE - As the sun beamed down on a new day in Hanceville on Thursday, city leaders and members of the community came together to celebrate the ribbon cuttings and grand openings of businesses in the historic Romine building.
The C Street Café, Marcela’s Salon and Makeup and More participated in ribbon cuttings with representatives from the Cullman Area Chamber...
