WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday approved the allocation of up to $85,000 for the installation of LED lights at ball fields one, two and four. LED Capital installed lights at field three as a preview. The lights can be powered on and off with the flip of a switch unlike the current lights,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After helping lead the Bearcats to a school-record 137 wins, two undefeated regular seasons and the most successful seven-year run in program history (2007-13) during his 17-year tenure, former Cullman High School Head Football Coach Mark Britton was recognized and honored for his accomplishments and contributions to the Bearcat football program at Tuesday night’s City School...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 86th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative (EC) is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2022, at Northbrook Baptist Church. For the first time since 2019, the annual meeting will be held with all of its usual activities, starting at 8 a.m. and concluding when the business meeting begins at 11 a.m.
“We are excited to host our...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Last season was another solid one for the Fairview Lady Aggie basketball team as they finished with an 18-13 record. They clinched the runner-up spot in the area championship game and added another trip to Sub-Regionals to their resume. Emma Garcia is one of two returning seniors on the team and talked a little bit about last...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Saturday hosted a back-to-school bash for students. Young scholars enjoyed snacks, lunch and bouncing about on inflatables.
Pastor Richard Gaub, a new addition to the St. Paul’s family, shared, “This was our back-to-school bash. It’s our way of welcoming everyone back to school. We started school this past Wednesday, and we’re looking...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, members of Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 hosted a back-to-school bash for not only post members’ children, but also all students in Cullman and the surrounding areas. Children played on water-filled inflatables and ran freely while eating cotton candy. The post served hot dogs to 120 attendees.
Post Commander Brian Monk shared, “We’re...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Cornhole Club will host a benefit cornhole tournament Saturday, Aug. 27, in the Cullman Middle School gymnasium to raise funds for Victim Services of Cullman. Registration will be from 10:30-11:30a.m. and bags will fly at noon.
The Social Division is $30 for entry and players will use provided house bags. The Competitive Division is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is honoring one of its most successful football coaches in history right where he made a whole lot of that history in the first place.
The field at Oliver Woodard Stadium is set to be named Mark Britton Field, in honor of longtime head football Coach Mark Britton, who coached the Bearcats for 17...
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, -- Hemel Storm are delighted to announce that we have completed the signing of US guard Seth Swalve from Gtuni, a Georgian A-League side.
Swalve arrives in Hemel following a successful season in Georgia, he averaged 12.5 points a game, shooting 53.2% from 2, an incredible 53.7% from 3 whilst dishing out 5.2 assists per game. Swalve...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2022 Cullman County Youth Football season is upon us once again and nine local teams will tee it up and kick things off Saturday morning. They’ll compete for two months before the regular seasons concludes and the top four teams in each division advance to the postseason. Check below for this season's schedule.
Week One (August...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In preparation for the 2022-23 academic year at St. Bernard Prep, all teachers and staff members recently spent three days in meetings, professional development and their classrooms, anticipating the arrival of more than 130 students.
Cullman’s nationally known speaker, Jenny Nolen, traveled from her home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to deliver a fun-loving, funny message recanting her life...
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Larry and Sandy Harris, owners of the scenic Smith Lake RV and Cabin Resort in Crane Hill, recently hosted a community appreciation event for area firefighters, first responders, EMTs and military personnel. Lunch was provided by residents of the community and Johnny’s Bar-B-Q.
This was the second year the resort has hosted the event, and the...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming football season and senior quarterback Tucker Philbeck has already seen some positive momentum being to build within the team during the preseason.
"I thought it went great. It was a great opportunity for some of our underclassmen to gain varsity experience. We have a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Daystar Church recently announced a new initiative directed at parents who choose to have children in spite of hardships, or who need help when fostering or adopting children. The church issued this statement:
Daystar Church is launching a bold new initiative called The Choose Life Fund. In a time when there is so much acrid debate surrounding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force recently named a new chairperson and new secretary. At its last meeting, Chairperson Kathy Wilson and Secretary Blakely Hopper stepped down. Wilson asked current members if anyone was willing to step into the roles, and Ashley Dover and Carol Horstman did so readily.
Dover, who is the new chairperson, said,...
From the files of 1920
Mr. Conrad Howard spent Saturday night with Professor J.D. Knight.
Mrs. Ella Doss and children spent Sunday with Mrs. James Sargent.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Canant spent Sunday with Mrs. T.J. McCombs.
Reverend Lewis Hall and wife, of Decatur, attended the funeral of little Odelle Hall Tuesday at Longview.
Miss Lena Wilhite was the charming guest of Miss Rosa...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Graduates of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Wallace State Community College were recognized at a pinning ceremony during the final days of the summer semester.
Program director Laura Smith noted this was her first cohort in her three years at the college that was able to take all their classes in person. “Prior to the class...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With over 24,000 school supplies donated and $250 donated to both the city and county school systems, the United Way of Cullman County’s 2022 Stuff the Bus campaign broke previous records through the generosity of donors throughout Cullman.
United Way Executive Director Waid Harbison shared, “It was a fantastic response from Cullman this year. Last year we...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Beginning Farmer Series serves to help new producers develop knowledge and critical skills so they can sustain and grow their farms using technical information, learning networks and other resources.
The series has many programs for increasing confidence and knowledge of farming. One of the latest events in the series will be a...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders finished as runners-up in the area tournament and clinch a spot at the North Regional in 2022 and sophomore Addyson Burgess is excited to build on the momentum from last year and help her team make another run in 2023."To be such a young team and have so much room...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Many tool manufacturers are offering batteries as an alternative power source to gasoline in today’s market. Chainsaws are one of the newest pieces of equipment that are now utilizing rechargeable batteries. These newer chainsaws are often quieter and require less maintenance than traditional saws. However, just because they are battery-powered, doesn’t mean they are not...
CULLMAN, Ala. - TheraPlay Pediatric Sensory Gym of Cullman will host an event that brings therapeutic service providers together for an informational session for children with mental or physical disabilities and their parents or caregivers. Connect Cullman County will be held at The Little House at Art Park on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m.-noon.
Tables will be set up...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Each year the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police organizations across the nation to vie for the top spot in the American Association of State Trooper’s (AAST) “Best-Looking Cruiser” contest. Photos are chosen through popular vote and placed in the AAST’s calendar. Each year the Association develops a new calendar...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday evening set the date for the barbecue cook-off proposed by Richard Neese last month to support The Butcher Meat Co. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, the same day as the Alabama vs. Mississippi State homecoming game.
Councilman Chris Thompson said The Man Cave Market and 106.9 The Eagle...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and softball player, Jayda White. Jayda was able to make a lot of great memories on and off the field and the court in her time at Hanceville.
"My favorite sports memories were the practices and seeing our improvement on the court and on the field. I loved...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been selected as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the United States Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor’s newly announced Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative seeks to create a national network of employers, labor organizations, industry association, program sponsors, educators, workforce intermediaries, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to serve as champions for expanding and diversifying...
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony hosted Colony Day Saturday, Aug. 6. Colony Day is a celebration steeped in the town’s history, with many former residents returning for fellowship and remembrance. It began generations ago, then over the years became less frequent, and didn’t take place for many years. Talks of reviving the celebration began back in 2020....
BREMEN, Ala. -- Senior cheerleader McKinna Duke is ready for her final cheer season at Cold Springs, and she feels blessed to be able cheer alongside a great group of girls. She has helped the younger cheerleaders get better every day and has enjoyed being one of the leaders on the squad.
"We all definitely have our highs and lows,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday morning saw The Link of Cullman County, Greater Good Music and the United Way of Cullman County team up to donate food boxes and school supplies to families in need. Organizers said 540 boxes of food were given away, and more than 120 containers of school supplies picked up.
The Family Food Box Giveaway is a...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders are coming off an outstanding 2021 volleyball season, making it to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 and senior Maddie McKenney feels blessed to have been a part of that postseason run. Maddie learned a lot from the experience and plans to build on that as her...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a memorable 2021 season in which the Lady Bearcats made a deep run in the postseason and got to within one game of going to the state tournament, Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson will be one of three seniors on this year's team and feels blessed to have been a part of their amazing season.
"Our group of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) is holding a stuffed animal drive to provide comfort to the children in crisis who need to visit its shelters.
VSOC provides crisis response and recovery services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Executive Director Carol Horstman said, “When children come into the shelter, it can be a scary time of uncertainty....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 6
theft of property-4th degree; Olive St. S.W; cashassault-3rd degree; Co. Rd. 469domestic violence-3rd degree; Co. Rd. 469criminal trespassing-3rd degree; City of Cullman; Co. Rd. 469theft of...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont community enjoyed the second annual Freedom Fest on Friday, put on by Vinemont Schools. Festivities included inflatables, vendors, face painting, live music, free school supplies and the inaugural cruise-in car show in the middle school parking lot.
Student athletes and coaches, including volleyball coach Lance Lay and football coach Stephen Robinson, as well as the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview I talked to former Hanceville volleyball and basketball player, Victoria Stanley. Victoria made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her time playing at Hanceville but mentioned a few that stood out.
"One of my favorite basketball memories was 2018. I was a freshman and we played Cold Springs. They...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and reported another successful Back to School Bash. This year’s Back to School Bash was held July 28 at Good Hope Municipal Park and Mayor Jerry Bartlett was happy to report a “very successful” event with a big turnout.
Good...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Kentucky man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck along County Road 222 near Interstate 65 in Cullman County Monday. The crash happened just before 9 a.m.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, Conor James Nelis, 22, of Louisville, was declared deceased at the scene.
The crash involved a car and a dump truck.
Check www.CullmanTribune.com for any...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (TFPLCC) on Friday celebrated its one-year anniversary of encouraging children’s literacy through its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Kids who visited were treated to cupcakes and colored birthday cards for the library. They also had a chance to sign up to receive free monthly books if they...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Mark Stephens is adding a few more athletic programs to his purview in Cullman City Schools. Already the athletic director at Cullman High School, Stephens will now serve as athletic director for all Cullman City Schools athletic programs. Retired former CHS football coach Mark Britton previously served as systemwide athletic director.Stephens will have more of a...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Good Hope basketball player Desire Odachowski. Desire made a long list of great memories on and off the court in her time at Good Hope.
"My favorite basketball memory has to be when we won the county championship. With our opponent being West Point, it just made it even...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake was first started in 1991 by the Cullman Native Plant Society, which had an average of 30 members at the time. In recent years, because of a lack of tending, the Wildflower Garden has grown out of control. Membership in the Native Plant Society has dwindled, and most remaining members...
WildWater has extended an invitation to all Cullman first responders to the waterpark on Tuesday. Free admission to the park will be given with an employee identification badge at the gate.
Invitees include nursing assistants, nurses, doctors, police officers, firefighters, call dispatchers and emergency management services in both the city and county.
Last week the park opened its gate for area...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) welding program is preparing for a noteworthy fall 2022 semester. The department is launching a new Robotic Welding Technician degree and moving into a new space on campus – the state-of-the-art Center for Robotic Welding, Fabrication and Engineering.
The Robotic Welding Technician associate of applied science option is a four-semester degree pathway,...
ONEONTA, N.Y. - Sybil Tubbs of Cullman, Alabama, is among the students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2022 semester. The college's commencement ceremony was held Saturday, May 21. Sybil earned a Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies .
SUNY Oneonta consistently gains recognition for delivering excellence and value. The college sits at No. 20 on the...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagle Band finished up two weeks of band camp July 29, preparing a love song-packed halftime show for this fall.
The 43-member group has its opener down, and Band Director Skylar King said that with the band’s current pace, a new song will be finished every one to two weeks.
“We kind of take our time...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Applications are being accepted now for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy fall 2022 session.
The Citizens' Academy is an opportunity for Cullman County community members to learn about the role of law enforcement in the area.
The nine-week course begins Aug. 23, 2022, with classes Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. There is no fee to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s schools were visited by riders from the Alabama Sons of Liberty, Christian Motorcycle Association and Cullman County Wranglers Saturday morning as part of this year’s Pray and Pledge Ride. The riders visited Addison last weekend and will be riding in Morgan County next weekend. Saturday morning’s tour started at the Cullman County Child Development...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Temperatures were in the low 90s and the heat index was near 100 when the gates opened at this year’s Rock the South Friday. Thousands of country music fans of all ages descended on the venue, and the general admission area steadily filled throughout the afternoon, reaching capacity near dusk.
As of 6 p.m., the headcount was...
VINEMONT, Ala. - With both the State of Alabama and federal government investing millions of dollars in the Cullman Regional Airport by way of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), specifically the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG), plans are in the works to update the Vinemont airport and make it a contender for high-dollar contracts. Those contracts could bring an increased...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders put together another historic season last year, going 31-4 and making yet another trip to the Elite Eight. Sophomore Lexi Collins was a part of those back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight and feels blessed to have been part of that amazing experience over the last couple years.
"For me, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 2
forgery-3rd degree; Loanmaster; forged check
August 4
criminal trespassing-3rd degree; West End Laundromat; 4th St. S.W. domestic violence-3rd degree-harassment; 4th St. S.W. theft of property-4th degree; Walmart; Olive St. S.W;...
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Cullman recently honored Mother Mary Rose, LIHM Sister, during a covered dish dinner and reception in the Family Life Center. Several religious items were presented to her, including a plaque stating, "Somebody in Alabama is praying for you!"
Fr. Patrick Egan, OSB, pastor, praised Mother's religious dedication and efforts during her six-year tenure at...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With thousands descending on Cullman this weekend for the Rock the South music festival, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said his department’s primary focus will be safety and security.
“As with any event that the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works, our first priority is to keep the community safe, and Rock the South is no different,” Gentry...
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former basketball and baseball player at Meek High School, Ephram Milne. He had some amazing memories in his years at Meek both on and off the playing field.
"My favorite basketball memories were winning area and getting on the All-Area team; also, going to Wallace to play in the Sweet 16....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldog Band participated in its final days of band camp last week. Beginning the first week with rookie camp, then holding percussion and auxiliary camp, the band finished its third week with entire band in marching rehearsals.
Director Jesse James said the theme of the year is “Star-Crossed” featuring modern pop songs “Shivers” by Ed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, area schools and organizations host back-to-school events to celebrate kids returning to school and to ready any supplies families may need. Some schools and organizations, including Good Hope, Parkside and St. Andrew’s United Methodist, have already hosted events, but there are many scheduled this month around the county.
Vinemont Schools Freedom Fest – Aug. 5,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The 2021-2022 season saw the Good Hope Raiders finish with a 20-11 record, a Cullman County Championship, a runner-up finish in the area and another appearance at Sub-Regionals. One of two returning seniors on this year's team, Colton Lindsey has played a lot of travel ball this summer to help his game even more after...
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony will host its much anticipated Colony Day celebration this Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 9 a.m., with a full day of fun planned. Saturday’s activities will include a barbecue cook-off, car and truck show, inflatables for children and more. A fish fry and dominoes and spades tournament will take place the night...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development and Adult Education Department are hosting new rounds of short-term training boot camps beginning in August.
Boot camp offerings include Automation Technician, Diesel Technology, Medical Assistant Certification and Phlebotomy at the main Hanceville campus; Healthcare Prep and Welding Technology at both Hanceville and Oneonta; and Mental Health...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Hanceville Football manager Bryan Marquez. Bryan made a lot of great memories on and off the field at Hanceville and has some great news regarding his status as the manager of the Bulldogs.
"I had a blast with the Hanceville football team, and I love doing it. My first year as...
ARAB, Ala. - The Arab High School Band reached the end of two full weeks of band camp last Friday. The entire band was present for both weeks. Each day the band worked on its music, marching fundamentals and drill sets for its upcoming halftime show. The band has three-quarters of its show set down, having completed the portion...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside School held its second annual Back to School Bash Saturday on campus.
Last year, before outgrowing the location, the bash was held at Parkside Outreach, a charitable organization that sponsors the event.
School Counselor Kim Crumbley said of the organization, “They do a lot of stuff for our school all year long. They also do our food...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- 2021 was another solid year for the Holly Pond Lady Broncos. They finished runners-up in the area tournament and made another trip to the North Regional. Senior Samantha Giles had a lot of fun playing with last year’s team and learned so much in the process.
"Being able to play with a great team like the...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time special fan and AHSAA volunteer Feltus McGriff.
Mr. McGriff, 93, passed away at his home July 31. He is the father of veteran AHSAA official Gary McGriff. He is also survived by his wife of 74 years Faye Nell McPherson McGriff, four...
BREMEN, Ala. - In a sign of Christian charity, Ryans Creek Baptist Church accepted no entry fees at its inaugural car show Saturday morning. Instead, the church on County Road 222 asked for food donations for its food pantry to provide for its community.
Several recognizable cars and motorcycles were packed into the church’s parking lot, including the notorious "Beast,”...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon, those in need can go by The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through for food and school supplies.
The Family Food Box Giveaway is a partnership between The Link, Great Good Music, country music superstar Jamey Johnson, Morgan Wallen and Warehouse Discount Groceries. The boxes holding the goods are donated by...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Volunteer Donna Ruttkay of the Cullman County Animal Shelter shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Sparrow.
Sparrow is a beautiful 1.5-2-year-old terrier mix with lovely markings much like her avian namesake. This low- to medium-energy girl shows great appreciation for her toys and has a cheerful nature. Sparrow shows much gratitude in the love...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 25
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy 231 unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 4th St. S.W. harassment; Section Line Rd. N.E. burglary; Co. Rd. 1609 domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1518
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 747 harassment;...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last season was a special one for the Cullman Lady Bearcat softball team as they made a deep postseason run before falling just one game short of making it to the state tournament. One of three seniors on this year's team, Olivia Britton, learned so much from that incredible season and has really enjoyed being around...
CULLMAN, Ala. -Two teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle wreck in Cullman County early Monday morning. The crash happened at approximately 1:21 a.m. in the 800 block of Wesley Avenue (County Road 1669).
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said Caden Allen Rodgers, 19, of Holly Pond, and an unnamed juvenile were declared deceased at the scene.
The two were fatally injured...
CULLMAN, Ala. - All school employees in Cullman County are invited to enjoy a free day of fun in the sun at WildWater on Tuesday, Aug. 2, courtesy of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST). The invitation is for everyone employed by public and private schools in the city of Cullman and Cullman County, as well as Wallace...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and the Town of Holly Pond hosted the inaugural Day in the Park at Governors Park Saturday. Volunteer firefighters and first responders introduced themselves to the community and gave various equipment demonstrations.
Holly Pond VFD Chief Mike Harrison said, “We’re trying to show the community what we have. A...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Friday marked the end of Fairview's nighttime band camp. This week, the 66-member Aggie Band will begin perfecting its halftime show.
Director Nathan Kilgo is entering his 25th year with the program.
"It's nice. I graduated from here, so it's really great coming back to the school where I attended. I've seen a lot of students come through...
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain R.P. Hobson will speak at the courthouse here today.
A.D. Brooks has purchased the D.O. McKoy farm, near Logan.
Harp Speegle left Tuesday for South America.
From the files of 1954
Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Corley of Vinemont celebrated...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat Band completed its final week of band camp this week with an evening performance for the community.
Christopher Smith, director of the Bearcat Band for 19 years, said, “The kids have worked really hard – it's been hot – but they’ve been working really hard. We do two-a-day practices. We have 8-noon and then...
LOGAN, Ala. – The Logan Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently purchased a 21-foot SeaArk boat from Russell Marine in Dodge City to be used on Smith Lake for search and recovery operations. The department will also soon purchase Explorer MK II sonar equipment from Marine Sonic Technology inYorktown, Virginia. The equipment will be used by seven area departments.
The system...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Royal Blue Band wrapped up its second and final week of band camp this week. The 28-member band was ahead of schedule, having combined its music and marching drills in the first week.
Director William Johnson said, “For a while there we just did it where the first week was music...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Attendees enjoyed a one-night-only performance of “Peter and the Wolf” Friday evening at Stone Bridge Farms, courtesy of BD Ballet Academy, founded by Brooke Desnoes. “Peter and the Wolf,” written by Sergei Prokofiev, is a ballet for all ages that tells a Russian folk tale of a boy and his animal friends capturing a wolf.
The ballet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday morning held a special-called meeting at the central office.
In its last meeting before the beginning of the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the board approved the following action items:
2022-2023 Supplement Schedule Stipend for four CNP Managers for performing supervisor duties during the 2022 Summer Curbside and Camp feedings Stipend...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Chief of Highway Patrol Michael McBrayer gave an update on next weekend’s Rock the South (RTS) music festival at a press conference on Friday morning.
Gentry noted that, with more than 30,000 attendees expected at RTS each day, his goal is...
ARLEY, Ala. - The Meek Band of Champions is in its final week of band camp. Last week saw the percussion section and color guard practicing, as well as new band members, plus the full band in the afternoons. This week will be all hands on deck, with alternating schedules of sectionals and marching drills.
This year’s halftime theme...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Young authors, siblings John Luke and Anna Kate Allcorn, participated in their first public appearance Wednesday morning at the Hanceville Public Library. The pair, ages 7 and 11, each read one of their published short stories for the kids present at the library’s weekly storytime.
John Luke and Anna Kate have both placed in the Alabama Public...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Peinhardt Living History Farm Foundation will host Peinhardt Living History Farm Day over an unprecedented two-day span this year. Peinhardt Farm Day has entertained and educated generations of north Alabamians since the 1990s. Due to COVID-19, the festival was canceled for two years. This year, the farm will be open to the public once again Saturday and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening announced that Covington Casket Company will be bringing a distribution center to Hanceville. The family-owned company out of Andalusia, founded in 1924, services almost 300 funeral homes across the southeastern United States.
The Hanceville Industrial Development Board secured the new building construction project for the distribution center, which will be...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Dental Assisting program recognized 21 students who successfully completed the one-year program, earning an Associate in Applied Science degree and entry into a new career field or a head start toward a becoming a dental hygienist.
“Two words came to mind when I think of your class,” said Dr. Sharon Alley, director...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Tuesday held a brief ribbon cutting for its updated emergency department. The $9.5 million expansion, which increased the ER’s capacity by 80%, includes 17 new patient rooms, three new trauma rooms, a behavioral health care area and a more substantial, modernized waiting room.
“For patients and their families there can be so much anxiety...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will hold a reception/covered dish dinner in the Family Life Center following the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Friday, July 29, in honor of Mother Mary Rose, LIHM. Those attending are asked to share a favorite side dish or dessert to complement the Altar Society's provided ham and fried chicken.
Mother Mary Rose...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) hosted a law enforcement safety event at Desperation Church Tuesday, just a couple of weeks before area students head back to school for the new year.
The event featured Phil Chalmers, a true crime writer, law enforcement and real estate agent trainer and criminal profiler whose expertise is in profiling teen...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - A woman allegedly involved in an altercation with a Marathon gas station clerk Sunday night just before 10 p.m. was arrested on unrelated outstanding warrants after her picture was shared on social media.
Tammie Leann Huskey, 28, of Somerville, allegedly bit the clerk on her genitalia in the incident.
A statement made by the clerk, who wishes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drug use, assaults, probation violations and grand jury indictments kept the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) busy the past several days.
Thursday, July 21
CCSO deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Crane Hill area.
Gregory Thornton, 33, of Lacey’s Spring, was identified as the driver. Jerrica Adams, 32, of Eva, was a passenger in the vehicle. A subsequent...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seven-year-old Carter Early has been on the “Road to Loretta’s” since February, his mother Candi Hollis told The Tribune.
The West Elementary second grader has been selected to race in the “Olympics of motocross.” Hollis said this is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross race.
“My son races motocross and has been trying to qualify for...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College alumnus and softball assistant coach Carson Owens has been appointed head coach of the Wallace State softball team, President Vicki Karolewics announced on Wednesday.
Owens, 23, was the Lions' pitching and outfield coach during the 2022 season, in addition to serving among the lead recruiters.
“I look forward to Coach Owens continuing the tradition of excellence...
CULLMAN, Ala. –The City of Cullman on Wednesday introduced plans for its new 130,000-square-foot multi-sports and events center on Field of Miracles Drive. With an estimated annual impact of $20-$23 million for Cullman and the surrounding area, the City said, the new center will increase traffic and revenue from those outside of the community.
Expected to open in 2024, the center...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Eckenrod Ford dealership along Alabama Highway 157 held a “car enthusiasts” car show Sunday evening. The lot was blocked off so individuals could safely walk around the vintage cars. For this show, owners were able to drive up and park their show cars without any required registration.
Eckenrod Ford has hosted the “All Ford Fun Day” car...
BERLIN, Ala. - As a celebration of locally grown products and farmers’ markets, statewide nonprofit Sweet Grown Alabama hosted “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” Saturday, July 23. Six farmers markets across the state participated with special events, and one of those markets was in Berlin.
Along with local farmers, there was a handful of vendors at the Berlin Farmers’ Market, including...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
None
Arrests
July 25
Fitzgerald II, Alan R; 42
FTA – reckless endangerment FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts) FTA – giving false information to law enforcement officer FTA – attempting to...
ARLEY, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to former Meek basketball and softball player, Reagan Aaron. Reagan made plenty of memories both on and off the court at Meek and took a few moments to recap some of them.
"My two favorite basketball memories were winning the Sweet 16 game at home my junior year and found out we...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Bronco Band finished its two-week fundamentals camp Friday and will start perfecting its halftime performance this week. In its second season under director Steven Porter, the band has 26 band members.
"Camp's going well so far. We're having great weather for it," Porter told The Tribune last week. "Our halftime show will be...
CULLMAN, Ala. - "Peter and the Wolf" is a fun, brief story ballet for all ages. In fact, in the Friday, July 29, one-night-only Cullman production this week, the youngest performer is 6 years old and the oldest is 70. Sometimes called a "symphonic fairy tale," this timeless, playful work was created by composer Sergei Prokofiev to introduce his...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leldon Maxcy opened the doors of his specialty gift shop to local art aficionados Friday night and introduced several artists who are featured in his store, Leldon’s. The evening was also the debut of Leldon’s bigger showroom, which has almost double the space available for shoppers.
The show benefited the United Way of Cullman County’s Stuff the...
