BAILEYTON - A two-car collision occurring around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Summit Road and Holly Pond Road (County Road 1718), located in Baileyton, has left two hospitalized and one Arab man deceased.
Richard Chambers, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick said Chambers was an "unrestrained driver" when the incident occurred.
"The...
HANCEVILLE - Saturday’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival was on the top of the agenda at this week’s Hanceville City Council meeting.
Pam Reid, on behalf of the festival, requested the “partial closure of Highway 31 to Church Street (and) Senior Avenue, Blountsville Street to Stadium Street and any other adjoining streets for this Saturday, Oct. 15.” She continued,...
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Thursday’s high school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. West Point and Good Hope continued their winning streaks, and after an opening week bye, Cullman started its season with a pair of wins. Vinemont, Fairview and Cold Springs are still looking for their first wins. Holly Pond had a bye this week.
Round one
Cullman...
On Jan. 14 we will have our State of the Community, in which we will have our mayors as well as the Cullman County Commission talking about the future of Cullman County and what we can expect.”
Leah Bolin, Chamber president
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee will host its 2016 State of the Community panel...
CULLMAN - Three more Saturdays. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how close we are to the start of the 2016 college football season. With pigskin play just around the corner, let’s take a look around the SEC.
TOP 25 (Coaches Poll)
#1 Alabama Crimson Tide
Sitting atop the 2016 pre-season coaches poll are the defending National Champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide, and...
WEST POINT - The West Point Lady Warriors were unstoppable Tuesday night as they took down both Good Hope and Vinemont in a sweep of the tri-match action at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
GOOD HOPE vs. WEST POINT
First on the docket for the Lady Warriors were the Good Hope Lady Raiders. Good Hope jumped out to an early lead thanks in...
There's a little something for everyone going on this Saturday!
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America’s Car-Mart All-Day Relay for Life Event
Saturday, April 23. Bake sale, rummage sale, cotton candy, raffles. WZYP will be live onsite from noon-2 p.m. 1634 Brantley Ave. NW
Community Yard Sale...
Daylight saving time in Alabama will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 11. Don’t forget to set clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. This is also a great time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry recently received the 2016 PALS Governor's Award for helping reduce litter on the roads in Cullman County.
Cullman County Sheriff's Office deputies and inmates helped remove, as of the award date, more than 5,500 lbs. of trash from the roads of Cullman County.
"This is truly a team award for all the deputies and personnel who...
The Vinemont Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 12. / Nick Griffin
VINEMONT - The Vinemont Town Council gathered Tuesday evening for its regular monthly meeting, where a handful of guests attended to make requests for their community.
The first request came from Candice Parris, an occupational therapist for Alabama HomeCare, who wanted to discuss the...
CULLMAN - This weekend, Emerging Professionals Impacting Cullman (EPIC) held an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at Top of the Town. The night, including live entertainment provided by Burke Buster Music, a photo booth, food, an open bar and the aforementioned ugly sweater contest, was a chance for Cullman’s next generation of business leaders to gather, celebrate a year of...
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Cullman Christian School 2016 Commencement
Cullman Christian School Class of 2016 will graduate on Thursday, May 19 at 6 p.m. at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Cullman County Child Development Center 2016 Commencement
The Cullman County Child Development Center’s Class of 2016 will...
DODGE CITY - The Dodge City Town Council held a regular meeting on Thursday evening, where they discussed the Town’s blood drive, forming a neighborhood watch and receiving their Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating.
Mayor Tawana Canada praised local leaders for handling the Town’s First Responders Blood Drive, stating, “I just want to say thank you for doing so much...
VINEMONT - Among the items discussed during Tuesday's regular meeting of the Vinemont Town Council, the council voted to check on a charitable organization that was asking for financial assistance for the upcoming Veteran's Day Celebration on Nov. 5.
Mayor J.D. Marcum received a letter from Gwen Parker, a representative of the Cullman area VFW. The VFW is seeking a...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State baseball’s Garrett Suchey faced a lot of uncertainty about his career a little more than two years ago. Suchey was seven games into his freshman season at Wallace State in 2014, tossing 21 2/3 innings before experiencing elbow troubles.
Suchey, a former honorable mention All-State selection out of Mortimer Jordan, was forced to undergo Tommy John...
Garden City Town Council (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
GARDEN CITY - Last week, Garden City received an unpleasant surprise: someone cashed three fraudulent checks appearing to be written by the Town of Garden City, totaling $5,621.88 stolen from the Town's general fund checking account. In order to preserve financial security, the town council passed two resolutions Monday night that...
CULLMAN - The weather finally cooperated Saturday morning as the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats took to the pitch to take on the Albertville Aggies and Lady Aggies in the first round of the 2016 6A state soccer playoffs.
Albertville 3, Cullman 1 (girls)
The No. 5 Lady Cats played their hearts out Saturday but they were unable to overcome the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Applications are now being accepted for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy - spring 2023 session. The Citizens' Academy is an opportunity for all residents of Cullman County to learn about the role of law enforcement in our community.
“We realize that everyone‘s time is extremely valuable. Because of this, we are streamlining our Citizens’ Academy....
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks has led the Lions to a pair of Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles and subsequent national tournament appearances, yet he perceives Thursday night’s ACCC North Division showdown with Marion Military Institute as one of the most significant in his six seasons in Hanceville.
Marion Military (20-3, 8-0 ACCC) is ranked...
Happy JSU graduates move their tassels after graduation. (Photo by Matt Reynolds)
JACKSONVILLE - Just six weeks after an EF-3 tornado devastated Jacksonville State University and its surrounding community, 724 students received degrees at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium on May 4. Twenty-six of them are from the Cullman area.
The following Cullman area students earned degrees:
Areli Alfaro, of Oneonta, earned...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a two-part Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class. The classroom portion will be held on Monday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the CCSO, and the live-fire part on Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. at the firing range.
The class will focus on safely handling a weapon, proper technique for shooting...
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope was looking to finally get their first win in the region as they took on Winfield Friday night. It was homecoming for the Raiders, but Winfield quickly jumped on them and ended up shutting out the home team, 32-0.
On their opening series of the game, after recovering the kickoff at the 37-yard line, the...
Photo: Winners of the Best Attitude Award at TRIO Day were, from left, Maria Stubbs, of Hayden High, Cameron Heffner, of Hanceville Middle School and Jordan Armstrong, of Hayden High.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College’s Talent Search department celebrated its annual TRIO Day recently, inviting participating students from the sixth-ninth grades to campus.
Talent Search students who attended TRIO Day...
CULLMAN - Everything seemed to go the way Cullman senior Luke Wilson wanted at the 20th Annual Bert McGriff/Cullman High Invitational at Terri Pines Country Club Monday.
Wilson has been consistent in his senior season, but took it a step higher against very good competition. The Bearcat fired a 2-under par 70, getting past Athens' Reid Baggett to win the...
HANCEVILLE - Hunger is a bigger problem in Cullman County than we would like to think. In a recent interview, Laurel Moffatt of the North Alabama Food Bank stated that around 4,800 Cullman County children live under the constant threat of hunger. Several agencies are actively addressing the problem, and children in the Hanceville area have a special group...
VINEMONT – A Vinemont woman was arrested over the weekend as a result of an undercover operation conducted earlier by Cullman City Police Department Sgt. Chris Thomason and Sgt. Justin Craft.
Natosha Jean Alexander, 34, was charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Alexander has since bonded out of jail.
The CPD asks anyone with information on illegal drug activity to...
Inside Yard Sale
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 in Simcoe.
Commission on Aging...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 21, 2018. 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
Mathis, Alan B., 39
FTA- public intoxication
Robertson, James M., 38
second-degree theft of property
unauthorized use of a vehicle
Krieger, Henry L., 57
fourth-degree theft of property
Fitzgerald, Alan R. II, 38
FTA- reckless...
Walkers fill Heritage Park at Walk MS: Cullman 2016. / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN – An estimated 250 people are expected to raise more than $50,000 at Walk MS: Cullman this Saturday, April 14, at Heritage Park, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The site will open at 10 a.m.; the walk begins at 11 a.m. To register for...
Per City of Cullman:
City offices will be CLOSED Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25, 2016, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no residential sanitation and recycling pickup on Thanksgiving day (Thursday), but Thursday and Friday routes will operate on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Please contact a specific department with questions about that department's holiday schedule of operations. Have a...
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Cullman Spring Cleanup Week Starts TODAY!
May 2-6. A FREE service for all City of Cullman Sanitation customers! FREE pickup of large items- old appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. Just place the items curbside on your normal trash day that week....
HANCEVILLE - The non-credit Workforce Skills division at Wallace State Community College has announced it will offer a comprehensive 50-hour Physical Therapy Aide Program to prepare students for the growing field of Physical Therapy.
A physical therapy aide is generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies and...
HANCEVILLE - Results are in from Tuesday’s middle school scholars’ bowl matches at Wallace State. According to West Point coach Lee Henry, his team saw a second-round challenge from Cold Springs but continued its flawless season. Cullman continued well, but saw its first defeat from West Point. Vinemont, which struggled early, has come on strong and won its last...
A Showcase attendee tries his skills on the Wallace State virtual welder.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State recently hosted its fourth annual college Showcase at Tom Drake Coliseum, giving approximately 1,200 sophomores from the area a chance to take a sneak peek at the programs and opportunities available at the college.
Wallace State hosted high schools from Blount, Cullman and Winston Counties,...
CULLMAN - The man who was shot last night by a Cullman City Police officer has been identified as 38-year-old Billy Joe Martin. Martin is still in a Huntsville hospital. His prognosis is good.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the area of Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street in Cullman Tuesday night after Martin allegedly pulled a revolver...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team split a doubleheader with Northeast Mississippi Community College at James C. Bailey Stadium on Wednesday, winning the nightcap 4-1. The Lions (14-9) dropped the opener 7-2 in a pair of seven-inning games.
With the first conference series looming next week, a handful of Lions made good impressions on Wednesday, a day after the team...
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, from the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
“Tamar is a hound/beagle mix who is approximately 1 year old. She’s a laid-back low- to medium-energy pet who would make a great companion or comfort dog. She’s learning how to walk on a leash and she seems most comfortable...
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville City Council came together for their twice monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb 25 at 7 p.m. at Hanceville City Hall.
The meeting was called to order and Councilman Jimmy Sawyer led those in attendance in prayer before the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Those present included city council members Greg Baker, Jimmy Sawyer, Doug Batemon...
BRADENTON, Fla. - Cullman High School gave baseball fans in the Sunshine State a game they will never forget. Taking part in the IMG Baseball Academy National Invitational, the No. 4 squad from Class 6A in the Alabama High School Athletic Association went 17 innings with a quality program from Seminole, Florida in Osceola High School.
Osceola broke the tie...
Pictured, (left to right): Patricia Kahler, Linda Schgier, Mayor Townson and Rhonda Van Zandt
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Sept. 6 Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 “Constitution Week” in the city of Cullman.
On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met to sign the United States Constitution. Sept. 17, 2016, marks the...
Photo: Councilman John Harris and Mayor Jerry Bartlett
GOOD HOPE - On Monday evening, the Good Hope City Council met for a regular meeting, with the main item on the agenda being to pass the budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year.
Councilman John Harris brought up the issue of road repairs and road work that would be needed in the following...
Mr. Richard Earl Evans of Cullman Alabama formerly of Anniston passed away on March 6, 2015 at his residence at the age of 80. He was born in Anniston Alabama on September 5, 1934 to Jesse and Inus Dutton Evans.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Moss Funeral Home Chapel at 7 p.m. with Pastor...
HANCEVILLE- After the success of Wallace State Community College’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track for Industry programs that give area high school students the opportunity to start their collegiate careers early, the college is again partnering with Cullman County Schools to offer high school students another pathway for success, as well as an outlet for their artistic endeavors...
Photo: Wallace State’s Julia Dailey improved to 7-0 on the season after tossing a four-hitter against Shelton State.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s softball team clinched at least a share of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North Division title Tuesday night, splitting a doubleheader against Shelton State at Bobby McCracken Stadium in the Lady Lions’ regular season finale.
Wallace State (44-20,...
CULLMAN - In a special called meeting of the Cullman County School Board Tuesday afternoon, the lead topic was the recommendation by Superintendent Shane Barnette to suspend an employee for 10 days without pay, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 14.
The name of the employee was not disclosed. No further discussion took place after a motion was made by Cold...
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 - Cullman can say they were battled tested in the pre-state blowout they hosted at Heritage Park.
The Lady Bearcats faced a stout group of opponents with the last two games coming against a No. 1 and a No. 2.
A huge win for the program took place in the semifinal round when they pulled off a 4-1 upset of...
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The job, at last, is finished.
Throughout No. 1 Auburn's march to the program's first national championship, head coach Nick Clinard reminded his team and its followers after each step that the assignment remained incomplete. There was more to be done and more to be won.
On Wednesday at the Omni La Costa Champions Course in the California...
HANCEVILLE - J.B. Pennington running back Trey Griffin took matters into his own hands in the fourth quarter when the Hanceville Bulldogs were on a comeback attempt in this 3A, Region 6 battle at Ray Talley Stadium.
Griffin racked up 110 yards rushing on 11 carries in the final period, setting up two touchdowns to help his Tigers escape Hanceville...
BAILEYTON - A regular Baileyton Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, April 4, at Baileyton Town Hall. The biggest topics for the night were new and expanding area businesses and honoring a Baileyton native who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
After the usual housekeeping items such as roll call and approval of last month’s meeting...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 26. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Alexandria Rae, 27
possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Bullard, Edward Anthony, 43
FTA- driving while revoked
FTA- failure to signal/improper lane change
FTA- liability insurance required
Burt, John Harold, 61
harassment
Burt, Lynette White, 65
harassment
Chumley,...
The Hanceville City Council, in a marathon session, approved the City’s 2018 budget Thursday evening. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In a session that lasted more than three hours, the Hanceville City Council walked item-by-item through a 24-page proposal Thursday evening, before approving the city’s fiscal year 2018 budget.
The council anticipated that Hanceville will generate $3,773,609 in revenue during the...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to Priscilla, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
“Priscilla is an Anatolian mix, approximately 11 months old. She’s quiet, humble, and unassuming, a laid-back, low energy pet. She understands leash etiquette, and she’s not a jumper; she’ll be respectful of your space. Priscilla enjoys the company of children.
Animal...
CULLMAN - Donna Ruttkay, a volunteer at the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to Dulcet, a senior yellow lab.
Dulcet is and older and wiser female, a potential therapy dog. She is an excellent companion and likes to hang out with you while you read; she’s an all-around good egg. Dulcet loves all cats, children and other dogs. She...
Juanita Culler, organizer of the veteran banner program in Arley, speaks to Hanceville City Council members during Thursday’s meeting. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Citizens in Hanceville may soon see special banners around their city. The Hanceville City Council on Thursday night voted to participate in a banner program that honors veterans and fallen service members. The City...
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...
WEST POINT - A regular West Point Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, and the biggest topics of the night were the new fire station and storm shelter, as well as the Alabama Highway 157 turn lane project.
Coming soon to the old Doris Diner location on Highway 157 are the new West Point Volunteer Fire Department station...
Photo shows Garrison Hill competing in the 6A Boys’ Pole Vault event.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship wrapped up today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet featured some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High athletes who competed for top state honors...
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council held a scheduled meeting Monday night at the Good Hope City Hall.
The meeting began with an invocation followed by a roll call. The minutes from the Feb. 22 City Council meeting was approved. The financials for February 2016 was reviewed and approved.
City of Good Hope bank balances as of March 14,...
This year’s Relay for Life Survivors’ Breakfast will be Wednesday, May 2, at 7 a.m. at Cullman Church of Christ on Alabama Highway 157.
The Survivors’ Dinner will be Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m. at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6, with the Survivors’ First Lap beginning at 7.
All survivors and caregivers are invited to...
If you’ve never been to Morning Blend, it is so much fun!”
Leah Bolin, Cullman Chamber of Commerce president
CULLMAN – Each month, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes members and visitors to the Chamber building for an informal meeting called the Morning Blend to discuss the hottest topics in business. The group also shares tips, ideas and viewpoints in...
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday evening, with the biggest items of business being a large AT&T bill, the renewal of a Zoning Board member’s term and an upcoming Swam John’s Dinner for the fire department.
Councilor Jimmy Sawyer opened the meeting with prayer after the Mayor Kenneth Nail welcomed the guests and...
HALEYVILLE - After getting shut out in their homecoming game last week against Winfield, Good Hope looked to ruin the homecoming of the No. 5-ranked Haleyville Lions Friday night. But it did not happen as Haleyville jumped out to a quick lead and didn’t let up, routing the Raiders 56-21.
On Good Hope's first series of the game, their offense...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is hosting a “Winston County Works” project open house on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the Winston County Technical Center in Double Springs. Gov. Robert Bentley and local and state legislators are expected to attend the event.
The Winston County Works project was established last fall with the intention of increasing employability...
GOOD HOPE - A dramatic finish completed the first day of the Good Hope Softball Invitational Friday evening.
MaKailey Speegle dropped a bunt just fair down the third baseline near home plate with Jami Stinson sliding past the tag to give Good Hope a 4-3 thrilling win over Cold Springs.
The tournament had to be altered due to rain in the...
CULLMAN - State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview today released the following letter to his constituents.
My legislation to address the situation at Cullman Memory Gardens passed this week and awaits the Governor’s signature to become law. This is the beginning to give relief to the families of those resting there.
I lowered the original legislation to correct some of the concerns...
LOCUST FORK - After a massive homecoming victory against the Asbury Rams last week, the Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Locust Fork to play the Hornets for their homecoming. However, the Broncos ended up taking a stinging with a six-point loss, 37-31.
The Hornets took the lead early on by intercepting the Broncos' ball and rushing for a touchdown, with...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council held a special session today, during which it approved the event and noise permits for Rock the South and other requests. Mayor Woody Jacobs and Councilman John Cook were absent, both away on business at other events.
With not too many days to go until the highly publicized and attended event takes place, Nathan...
Benjamin “Ben” Felton Berry, 55, went to his heavenly home on August 20, 2016. He was a wonderful dad, granddad, brother and uncle. Everyone who knew him loved him. He will be greatly missed by all.
Ben was born on October 29, 1960 in Haleyville. He attended Winston County High School. Ben was a commercial welder and pipe fitter. He...
CULLMAN - Good Hope was pleased to get qualified for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Golf Sub-State after coming in third during the Class 4A, Section 2 Tournament Tuesday at Terri Pines Country Club.
But the scores for the Raiders were not satisfying. The course played different, especially after the NJCAA District 4 Tournament completed its final round at...
Cullman Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours – Speed Networking
March 31, 5-7:30 p.m., The Abbey Byre at St. Bernard. Make 100 connections in ONE NIGHT! Join us for our first quarter Business After Hours event: Speed Networking. Bring 100 business cards and get ready to network like you never have before! Light Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served....
Wallace State welding program chair Jim Thompson discusses the NC3 safety procedures his department has instituted. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s administrators and instructors presented to local businesses and industries recently during their annual Strategic Analysis Team meeting.
“This is an important meeting mandated by the federal Carl D. Perkins Act and an important day for us...
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Rummage Sale
Friday, May 6 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 410 13th Street SE. Weather-permitting. Cash only. All proceeds benefit the shelter Daystar House, a United Way of Cullman County agency.
Rummage Sale
Trinity Lutheran Church, 505 Commercial Street, Hanceville, will have...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Continuing Education department will hold an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., for anyone interested in learning about the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program offered at the college.
There is a great demand to fill the shortage of jobs available for commercial drivers locally and nationally. Instructors with the Wallace State...
Evelyn Louise Nelson, 82, passed away August 12. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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...
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 - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Delta is almost a year old and no one quite knows what she is, beyond “sweet” and a “kindhearted soul!”
“Rumor has it,” said Ruttkay, “she's a mix of shepherd, et al.”
Delta is accustomed to being a pet, and had been cared...
Herbert Pershing “Mac” McAlpine was born in rural Blount County on July 16, 1919, the fifth child of Alex and Ophelia Roberts McAlpine.
He was called to serve his country in 1941 during WWII where he served with the US Army 140th Quartermaster Trucking Company delivering cargo and personnel during the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign on the island of Iwo...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 6, 2018. 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
Graves, Angela M., 45
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
possession of drug paraphernalia
McClellan, Lee Z., 27
unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3...
Pictured, (left to right): Lisa Hullett (Beta Delta Chapter, ADK), Mayor Townson, Linda Creel and Sue Craig (Alpha Theta Chapter, ADK)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson officially proclaimed the month of October 2016 “Alpha Delta Kappa Month” in the City of Cullman. Proclamations were presented to both the Alpha Theta and Beta Delta chapters...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sally is a 3 ½-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. She’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who could make a great comfort, companion or therapy dog. If you sit down, she'll put her head in your lap to get a little loving.
Ruttkay shared, “Shelter life has...
WEST POINT - A close game for the first half became a domination by the West Point Warriors in the second half Friday night against the Good Hope Raiders.
The Warriors carried the ball into the end zone five times on seven second-half possessions, running away from the Raiders 50-6 to get their record even at 4-4 and go 3-1...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s 19th-ranked volleyball team swept Lawson State on the road Wednesday night, winning 30-28, 25-14, 25-18.
Wallace State, the seven-time defending Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champion, has won 30 conference matches in a row dating back to October 2013.
Sophomore Cierra Davis led Wallace State (2-0, 2-0 ACCC) against the Cougars, finishing with 14 digs and eight...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Homegrown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m., and will not end until 10 p.m., that night. All of the activities will be...
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Cullman Pilot Club Spring 2016 Charity Fundraiser
The Pilot Club of Cullman will host its spring 2016 charity fundraiser, Professional Women's Fashion Show and Luncheon: “Dancing in the Street,” on Wednesday, April 27 at the Cullman Civic Center. The event...
HANCEVILLE - After a solid week of blowouts and nail-biters, the championship games are set for the varsity bracket of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament. Here is a rundown of the games and how each team got to the championship.
Boys
Cold Springs vs. Hanceville
Cold Springs has been red hot throughout the entire tournament and they showed that in their opener...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 23, 2018. 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
Teal, Kevin R., 47
third-degree domestic violence- harassing communications
Powell, James H. III, 30
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle
Parker, Chad S., 34
unlawful breaking and entering of a...
WEST POINT - A regular West Point Town Council meeting was held on Monday night at West Point Town Hall. An update on an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) permit for work on Highway 157 and next month’s PALS Community Cleanup were two big items on the agenda.
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo gave an update on the requested ALDOT...
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2016 Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce April Community Luncheon
Friday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce monthly community luncheon at All-Steak Restaurant. Speaker: C.S. (Sean) Michael, Walkabout Production Group, LLC; Reservations required. If you would like to...
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s men’s golf team finished third Tuesday at the Glen Lakes Invitational in Foley, shooting a 13-over par 877.
The Lions have finished third in three of their last four tournaments this spring, sandwiched around a runner-up finish at the Stonebridge Invitational in Albany, Ga., earlier this month.
Wallace State sophomore Sylas Elliott, a 2nd-team NJCAA All-American last...
VINEMONT - Vinemont won a thriller against Priceville tonight, riding the cleats of Garrett Boland.
The game saw multiple lead changes and more than five onside kicks. By halftime the game seemed unclear. Priceville lead 28 -14 in a game with scrambling quarterbacks and option-based plays, but Vinemont's defense dug down in the second half and overcame with a 35-28...
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 - Ryan Whisenhunt with the Cullman County Animal Shelter, introduces us to our second Pet of the Week this week.
"Hello my name is Josie and I am about 2.5 years old. I am believed to be a Corgi mix. I am alert, I have a low energy level, I have a happy personality, I would make a great...
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....
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council came together for a regular meeting this evening. With Mayor Jerry Bartlett on vacation, the meeting was short, with no new business.
Councilman Taft Dillashaw reported that the City will sponsor a Back-to-School Bash on July 29 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope Municipal Park. There will be hotdogs, slides and T-shirts....
HANCEVILLE - Thursday's meeting of the Hanceville City Council was short, but saw some important decisions and ideas take shape.
In the way of finances, the council approved an expenditure of $4,800 to buy eight new bulletproof vests for the police department. The council also paid a $48,000 invoice for workman's compensation insurance. Mayor Kenneth Nail also brought up the...
CULLMAN - Incumbent Kenneth Walker was re-elected Cullman County Commission Chairman tonight, a fete not accomplished since 1981. Walker defeated challenger Darrell Hicks, former Commissioner, Place 1, by a margin of 28 percent. With 50 of 51 precincts reporting, Walker claimed a whopping 64 percent to Hicks' 36 percent. But while the margin of victory was impressive, voter turnout...
WEST POINT - Foul trouble kept Russellville center Austin Stidham from making an impact in the first half of the 5A, Area 14 championship game with the West Point Warriors Friday night.
It became a different story in the second half. Stidham scored four times in the paint in the fourth quarter and was a key figure in sending the...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay introduces us to The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Thumbnail is a mixed breed dog whose build says he may have a streak of Corgi in him. He’s around 4-and-a-half years old, a medium-energy pet with a lot of personality. He likes people and has taken to his leash and...
