HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Student Engagement and the Healthy Campus and Healthy Earth Committee led a Spring Cleanup this week at Garden City Mountain, participating in the initiative spearheaded by the Alabama Community College System--one of its Community Matters activities--and Alabama PALS (People Against a Littering State).
Wallace State’s students and employees collected and cleaned up approximately...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kered Evan Hulsey was arrested on Mar. 21, 2022 at the Cullman County Detention Center for three outstanding warrants which stemmed from a 2021 child abuse incident.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s office confirmed the 21-year-old Vinemont man was charged with two counts of assault / aggravated child abuse and one count of willful abuse of a child.
According...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sacred Heart Church of Jesus in Cullman participated Friday morning in the worldwide event consecrating Ukraine and Russian. Father Patrick made the announcement on Facebook Thursday evening, saying, “As many of you know, the visionaries of Our Lady of Medjugorje have received several messages from the Blessed Mother concerning the ongoing war in the Ukraine. She...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the last week there’s been talk regarding current Cullman Police Department’s Chief Kenny Culpepper’s retirement, supposedly slated for Dec. 31, 2022. The Tribune reached out to Chief Culpepper regarding the chatter running through back channels.
“I don’t want to be painted into a corner by saying this (certain date) is when I’m retiring,” Culpepper said Wednesday...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Varsity Girls’ Tennis Team traveled to Tuscaloosa to play a triple header Friday and the Bearcats returned home with three wins. The varsity girls defeated Hillcrest High School 5-4. After winning No. 1 doubles, No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles, Cullman went into the final two matches down 3-4.
Caroline Hill fought back...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up an 11-2 win over Golden High School from Colorado Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a doubleheader against Buckhorn and recognize this year’s senior class. A late score in the sixth inning helped the Bucks take a tight game one 4-3 but the ‘Cats bounced back...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hit the road to take on Hanceville Friday night and they returned home with a 10-2 win over their county foes. The Warriors plated three runs in the first to take an early lead and tacked on three more in third to begin pulling away from the Bulldogs. Caiden Rodgers got the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Singers are ready to shine in an upcoming production of “Dazzle Me, Disney!” The Singers will present the showcase Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre.
“The Wallace State Singers are thrilled to be performing a full-length show in the theatre for the first time in two years,’”...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 23
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; 2nd Ave. SW; tag; toolboxthird-degree theft of property; person; 13th St. NE; trailer; $1,300fourth-degree theft of property;...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home Thursday night to host Cordova and they couldn’t contain the hot bats of the Lady Blue Devils. After a couple scoreless innings, Cordova plated four runs in the third and fourth innings before pulling away in the fifth to defeat the Lady Raiders 15-2.
Addyson Burgess started the...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home Thursday night to host a varsity matchup against East Lawrence and added another game to the win column with a 3-0 victory over the Eagles.
West Point took a 1-0 lead 15 minutes into the game when Omar Segunda scored off an assist from Josh Shannon and 15 minutes later,...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After heavy rain shut things down earlier this week, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back on the field Thursday night, and they picked up a 7-3 road win over Fairview. Emma Black got the start for the Lady Eagles, and she went the distance, striking out 12 batters and allowing three runs (one earned) on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education held a special called board meeting Thursday morning and approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects. The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will be used along with local funds that have been saved to do several much-needed capital projects. These projects include, but are not...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 24, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 21
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Spossession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1545possession of marijuana; CR 1518domestic violence; CR 720possession of marijuana; possession...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County has begun registration for sponsorships and teams for the annual Links for Literacy Golf Tournament April 11 at the Terri Pines Country Club. The tournament is a 4-man shamble. There will be two tee times: one at 8:30 a.m. and the other at 1:00 p.m.
Lunch and flags will be provided for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the Decatur area wages have increased by 0.2% from January 2021 - January 2022 while inflation has risen about 8%. Athens State University Economics Professor Jeff Johnson described the process of tracking inflation, “The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) take a sample of goods, called a market basket...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Breaking ground in the fall of 2021 with opening slated for Memorial Day weekend 2022, Nathan Anderson, Director Cullman Parks Recreation and Sports Tourism, is excited for residents to see all the new improvements and additions at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center.
“Over the past year, we have remodeled the walking areas throughout our fitness center...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After six years as principal at Cullman High School, and an entire career spent as a Bearcat, Principal Kim Hall has announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year this spring.
Hall is a lifelong resident of Cullman, and graduate of Cullman High herself. She’s worked at almost every level of education...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 23, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 22
March 23
Arrests
March 22
Drinkard, Jim A.; 49
third-degree domestic violence-harassment
Hanceville Police Department
Incidents and arrests reported by CCSO.
Find arrest reports online Monday-Friday at www.CullmanTribune.com.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Just a couple weeks after one Raider standout signed to continue their athletic career at Millsaps, D.E. Ryan Gymnasium was full once again Wednesday afternoon to see another Good Hope Raider take their own step to the next level. Andrew Easterwood is the latest Good Hope product to announce their college decision and the Raider...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman-based Throwback Outdoor Cinema is returning with some spring throwback films for the next two weekends at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. The pop-up drive-in cinema was brought to Cullman by Seth and Brandi Powell last year. They will be able to use the fairgrounds as their main location until time for the county fair set up.
Tickets...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 21
third-degree criminal mischief; Cullman Park & Rec; Cleveland Ave. SW; damaged propertyfourth-degree theft of property; American Greetings; CR 715; tablet; scanner; $400fraudulent use...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County District Attorney Wilson Blaylock announced on Tuesday that John Michael Cosper, Jr. was found guilty of two counts of aggravated stalking 2nd degree and one count of violation of protection from abuse order after a two-day jury trial in the Cullman County Circuit Court.
“Domestic violence is a serious issue that can yield deadly consequences,”...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs High School’s Jesse George Gymnasium was packed with friends, family, coaches and teammates Tuesday to help another Eagles standout celebrate the next step in their athletic career. Zeke White officially signed his national letter of intent to play for Millsaps College and Head Coach Isaac Carter. To kick off the ceremony, Cold Springs Principal...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every year in March, the Cullman Pilot Club holds the Brain Awareness Week event with the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD) at the Margaret Jean Jones Center. This year on St. Patrick’s Day, the Pilot Club granted a donation of $1600 to the CCCDD.
Peggy Harris of the Pilot Club said, “One of our...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Monday night and the Lady Eagles pulled ahead early to secure an 11-4 win. Nearby at the baseball field, the Aggies took on Brewer in their area opener and the Patriots scored in the top of the seventh to take a late lead and...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Arab traveled to West Point for a matchup against the Warriors and after building a big lead in the first two innings, the Knights pulled away to collect a 12-3 win.
Arab took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first with a 2-run bomb off the bat of Dakota Nesmith and the Knights continued...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Lady Warriors hosted Falkville at Mike Brown Field Monday night and thanks to a couple long balls in the first inning and a 4-run fifth inning, No. 7 West Point improved to 13-3 on the year with an 8-2 win over the Lady Blue Devils.
An RBI double gave Falkville a 1-0 lead in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 21, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 17
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at 305 MMpossession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278 Epossession of marijuana; attempt to elude police officer; CR...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies stayed busy this week with multiple drug-related arrests and seeking out warrants.
On March 14, CCSO deputies made contact with Jason Tyler Crawford, 33, of Vinemont (Pictured above) at a West Point business. Crawford had multiple warrants stemming from 2019 and 2020. He was arrested and transported to the Cullman County Detention...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) officially released this year’s All-State teams Sunday morning, and the list was crowded with local standouts. Leading the pack were Cullman’ Tucker Gambrill and Good Hope’s Ivey Maddox who each earned first team honors in their respective classifications. Gambrill earned All-State Tournament Team and Co-MVP status as well after helping...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s varsity tennis teams made the trip to Florence Saturday to compete at the Wilson Warrior Tournament and they both returned home with wins. The Cullman High School Varsity Boys Tennis Team finished with a total of 45 team points, outpacing second place Wilson High School by 15 points.Results included:Jake Murphree No. 2 Singles...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats collected a lot of hardware throughout this past season on the hardwood, but they aren’t quite done yet. The latest prize to make its way to Cullman this year belongs to Head Coach Stu Stuedeman, who after his first season with the Bearcats has been selected as the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s (ASWA) Class...
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young, 19, is missing in action.
Sergeant Milton Wilhite was injured severely in Korea. He is in a hospital in Japan. His parents are Mr. and Mrs....
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that ALDOT maintenance crews will be working on Interstate 65 northbound near Exit 318 (Lacon) during the next two weeks to repair the bridges at Indian Creek in northern Cullman County and Flint Creek in southern Morgan County.
Planned interruptions to traffic are as follows:
▪ The northbound outside lane from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 16
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW; miscellaneous; $130fourth-degree theft of property; Books-A-Million; Cullman Shopping Center; general merchandise; $107
March 17
Arrests
March 17
Graves, Kelly...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $5 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
Those in Baileyton will see work on the following projects: Resurface Grandiflora Road from SR-69 to Parkside School (0.2 miles) and Stripe Grandiflora Road from SR-69 to CR-1570 (1 mile)....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both of Cullman’s varsity squads were back home to host Gadsden City at Oliver Woodard Stadium and in between games, there was a big group of Bearcats to recognize on senior night. Cullman seniors Gracie Barksdale, Jeta Falcon, Ava Woods, Abigail Lawson, Addie Echols, Lillian Willoughby, Madisyn Meharg, Mercy Van Dyke, Jackson Blackmon, Nelson Conde, Brayden...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back at Bill Shelton Field to open up area play against Decatur Thursday night, and they collected a pair of big wins over the Red Raiders. Cullman scored a couple late runs in game one to pull away and pick up a 2-1 win and in game two, a 3-run homer in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 17, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 14
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Main St. NE, Hancevilledomestic violence; Day Gap Rd.possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1718domestic violence; CR 601theft of property; CR 8
March...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Extension office is hosting a Backyard Poultry Processing Workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the North Alabama Agriplex. The event will involve classroom instruction on backyard poultry processing and procedures used to turn a live chicken into a whole carcass ready for the freezer or dinner table.
Participants...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office likes to be involved in the community in more ways than just keeping law and order. On Monday, Sheriff Matt Gentry was honored to be part of a very special birthday celebration at the New Canaan Community Center.
Mrs. Kathy Fairbanks turned 90 on March 15 according to the CCSO. Several members of the...
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional celebrated the opening of the Hartselle Health Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the Hartselle Area Chamber, Hartselle City Council and supporters of the health system. The facility has been open since November 2021 serving patients, but the official ceremony was put off due to high rates of COVID-19 in the...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team has won its third tournament of the spring season.
The Lady Lions captured the Calhoun Invitational tournament this week at Point Mallard, remaining perfect through three events.
Sophomore Hannah Sanders earned her first collegiate low medalist crown, carding a 149 (76-73), and Hope Harrell was named to the All-Tournament team with a fifth-place...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office has been attempting to locate Christopher Todd Burton in the area of County Road 1251.
He is wanted for questioning in an isolated incident that occurred earlier today.
“We ask that the citizens be mindful and aware and report any suspicious activity in the area,” Sheriff Matt Gentry said.
Previously stated by the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 16, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
September 14
identity theft; third-degree theft of property; person
September 15
Arrests
March 15
Barton, Brain R.; 40
FTA- insurance violationFTA- fail to register vehicleFTA- driving while license revoked
Hanceville Police...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, there was a traffic fatality around 11:57 a.m. on Highway 278 East near the bridge.
Kilpatrick identified the traffic fatality victim as Lucas Specer Holton, 21, of Altoona.
There is currently total road blockage as the wreck involved multiple vehicles.
The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office asks that you avoid this...
ADDISON, Ala. - The Meek High School Band and the Winston County Chittlin Eater’s Association are presenting the 63rd annual Chittlin Supper at the Meek Elementary School Gym on Saturday, April 2from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. This year, the Supper will feature buck dancing, singing, a hog calling competition, the Chittlin King and Queen and a political forum....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library System was awarded a 50% matching grant in September of 2021 and secured $40,000 for a new bookmobile.
According to Library Director Sharon Townson, the funds from the Library Services and Technology Act grant are part of the federal funds for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The grant the library...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 14
third-degree criminal mischief; Cullman Park & Rec.; Cleveland Ave. SW; damaged propertysecond-degree theft of property; person; St. Joseph Dr. NW; medication
Arrests
March 14
Clark, Ryan...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests as a result of drug-related charges over the last few days countywide.
On Thursday, March 10, CCSO deputies conducted a traffic stop south of the city of Cullman.
Cooper Dale Garrison, 21, (pictured above) of Garden City was the driver of the vehicle. Alexis Bethany Marie Villa (19) of Cullman, was...
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles traveled to Alexander Park to take on the Addison Lady Bulldogs in an area clash and the Eagles’ hot bats and the Dawgs cold gloves led to Cold Springs coming away with a 9-3 victory.
The Lady Eagles came out hot against Addison's ace, Anna Grace Luker. Lady Eagle Freshman Brooklyn Ingram...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 10
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Npossession of drug paraphernalia; Swafford Rd. SWpossession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1772theft of property; CR 732harassment;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Author Georgina Cross, hailing from the Huntsville/Madison area, will be signing copies of her latest mystery thriller at Camelot Books and Comics on March 26 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Her titles include “The Stepdaughter,” “The Missing Woman” and the newest work, “Nanny Needed.” Cross will be reading an excerpt from the first chapter of...
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Will Haynes and Austin Thomas found the food, they found enough bass to catch a 13-pound, 8-ounce limit that delivered a narrow victory at the Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Series at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Spending their day in the mid-lake region, Haynes and Thomas, both Curry High School seniors,...
From the files of 1933:
Mr. Charles McMinn died on July 29, 1933. He was born on May 10, 1959. He was married on June 24, 1878 to Miss Martha Quattlebaum. They were married 55 years. Mr. McMinn became a member of Good Hope Church in 1906. He was well-known for a friendly personality and happy laugh. He is survived...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) will be participating in a city and county wide Spring Cleanup on March 19. A meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17 at the Cullman County Economic Development office at 8:00 a.m. in which the mayors in the county will pick up their litter bags and take...
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted the Meek Lady Tigers at Alexander Park in Addison Friday night and came away with a 11-3 victory. Addison improves to 6-6 (2-0 area) on the young season.
The Lady Bulldogs got the first inning off to an excellent start as Senior Anna Grace "The Glove " Luker took the mound and...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders rolled past the Meek Tigers 14-6 in their last game and looked to continue swinging hot bats Friday against Locust Fork. The Raiders did just that, jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead and continuing to put runs on the board throughout the game on their way to a 17-7 win...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools along with America’s First Federal Credit Union recognizes a teacher and staff member each month.
Teacher of the Month: Shawna Finley, 4th Grade, Holly Pond Elementary
“Mrs. Finley is a wonderful teacher and coworker,” said Karen Sparks, Holly Pond Elementary Principal. “Shawna goes above and beyond what is expected to provide advice and help coworkers with...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 9
fourth-degree theft of property; person; 5th St. SW; tag; $75fraudulent use of credit/debit card; fourth-degree theft of property; person; miscellaneous chargesharassment; person; Dale...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Commission on Education at its March 10, 2022 meeting approved the construction of a new gymnasium at Cold Springs High School. Cold Springs currently has the oldest gym in the county, which was built in 1966.
“We are so excited for the Cold Springs students, faculty and staff, as well as the community,” said...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After getting rained out earlier in the week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host a varsity doubleheader against James Clemens and they split their matchups with the Jets. A home run in the sixth inning gave the Jets a late lead and ultimately a 6-5 win in game one but...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were back on the field Thursday night after a rainy start to the week and thanks to some late heroics from Sidney Burks, they collected a 6-5 win over Lawrence County. With the score knotted at 5, Burks led off the bottom of the eighth and blasted the second pitch...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Students, teachers, coaches, teammates and family filled D.E. Ryan Gymnasium at Good Hope High School Thursday afternoon to hear the college announcement of one Raider standout and he did not disappoint. Good Hope football and basketball star Tanner Malin made his decision and signed his national letter of intent to play both sports at Millsaps...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 7
criminal mischief; Hwy. 69 Ntheft of property; CR 814domestic violence; CR 121possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 54theft of property; CR...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman is truly a town that embraces the arts, and the music scene here is vast, consisting of a well-connected group of artists and assisting music venues that need support from the community to continue to create spaces for creative and real expressions of local musical talent.
Shane Quick, president of touring company Premier Productions promotes concerts...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Curt’s Closet will be holding their second annual silent auction and luncheon Clothed in Cullman on Saturday, May 7 at Loft 212 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served by Chat & Chew. Some of the items up for auction are a Derrick Henry signed Titans football, a $300 Publix gift card, a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Cullman County will be holding an informational meeting about their program at First Baptist Church of Cullman on March 19 at 10:00 a.m. which is open to all current juniors entering their senior year that reside in Cullman County. Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership...
VINEMONT, Ala. – Wednesday was a special day for one Eagle standout at Vinemont High School. Vinemont’s Kendall Harbison was joined by family, friends and coaches in the library Wednesday to sign to continue her cross-country career with the Wallace State Lions and Head Coach Stan Narewski.
Eagles Head Coach Blaise Carie has worked with Kendall for most of her...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 7
harassment; person; Parker Ave. SW
Arrests
March 7
Horton, Jessica M.; 36
forgery
Davis, Katherine D.; 40
FTA- driving without licenseFTA- insurance violation
Hunter, Joshua E.; 31
FTA- speeding
Tanner, Rebecca L.;...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Having a disability can be tough and you see some people getting teased or laughed at because they can't do things that normal people do. People that have disabilities are inspiring to watch because they teach all of us that life is precious and to take it one day at a time. That's certainly the case...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Miss West Point Rodeo Queen was crowned Saturday night at the 38th Annual West Point Band Boosters Rodeo hosted by the Double Creek Rodeo Company and Southern Professional Rodeo Association at the Cullman Agricultural Trade Center. The contestants participated in private interviews on March 3 before the pageant began at Cullman First Baptist. The...
NEW HOPE, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to New Hope for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night, and they returned home with a pair of wins. Kyli Armstead put together a hat trick and Hope Lee added a goal of her own to lead the Lady Warriors past New Hope 4-1. Kaedince Cagle...
WEST POINT, Ala. – With heavy rain moving through the area earlier Monday, the Lady Broncos and Lady Warriors had to move their game to Mike Brown Field at West Point High School Monday night and despite the wet conditions, the Lady Warriors were able to pick up an impressive, 11-1 win. West Point plates six runs in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 3
domestic violence; CR 282
March 4
possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Wesley Ave. Nviolation of protection order; CR 260possession of controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278...
From the files of 1932:
Willie Willingham, Doctor J.D. Caldwell, Ealie Beard and Howard Griffin were injured, none seriously, in an auto wreck on Thursday morning, near Hartselle.
Mrs. Y.W. Freeman, 72, of Route Four, Cullman, has returned from a visit to the grave of her son, A.J. Freeman in France. She made the trip to Europe along with 70 other...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – West Point traveled to Toyota Field in Huntsville to battle Scottsboro Saturday night and like they already have several times this season, the Warriors walked it off in the final frame to pick up a 10-9 win over the Wildcats. With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Eli Folds ripped a double into right...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After topping Hayden on the road 4-0 Thursday, the Fairview Aggies returned home Saturday to host a pair of matchups against Decatur Heritage. Unfortunately for the home crowd, it was Eagles in both games as they rolled past the Aggies 17-4 and 10-0.
Decatur Heritage 17 - Fairview 4 (Game One)
Decatur Heritage didn't waste any time getting on the...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – “There’s no other way to describe it except as a dream come true.”
Bearcat Forward Max Gambrill was nearly speechless following Cullman’s first-ever state championship win but he, along with his teammates managed to find a few words to describe the historic moment. All-State Tournament Co MVPs Tucker Cagle and Tucker Gambrill know that their team has...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Tim and Stephen Donaldson of Donaldson Farms were awarded the 2021 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Friend of Extension Award on Thursday evening. The Friend of Extension Award is the highest award given to those outside of Extension by ESP– a professional organization of the Cooperative Extension. The award is presented annually to a person(s), business...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is making Cullman it’s third stop, with 80 of the world’s best anglers competing on Smith Lake from March 2-7. The anglers launch each day at 7:30 a.m. from the Smith Lake State Park located at 403 County Road 386.
The event is hosted by Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- In the first meeting between Hanceville and Locust Fork, the Hornets won a pitcher's duel at their place, 2-1, but this time, the game took was at Hanceville and it was a high-scoring, back-and-forth battle that the Bulldogs ended up taking over the Hornets 14-13.
Locust Fork quickly got on the scoreboard first as an RBI single,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 4, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
March 3
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous chargesthird-degree domestic violence; person; Main Ave. SW
Arrests
March 3
Holt, Paula S.; 48
fourth-degree receiving stolen property
Crenshaw, Ashley R.;...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Both Wallace State basketball teams have advanced to the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship game.
The Lady Lions notched a 61-58 overtime victory over Bishop State in the semifinal round on Thursday at Shelton State’s Umphrey Center, and the men later followed with a 77-58 triumph against Chattahoochee Valley.
It’s the first time both programs have advanced to...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The story of this year’s Cullman Bearcats is one that will be remembered in this community forever, but the final chapter still has to be written. The ‘Cats defeated Park Crossing 71-55 in the 6A State semifinals Wednesday and Saturday they’ll return to Legacy Arena to battle Huffman for this year’s 6A State crown. The Vikings...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Pop’s Café is the newest restaurant in Hanceville, opened in place of the old Huddle House. Pop’s Cafe’s owners are brother and sister Craig and Cathy Parker. Craig operates the Hanceville location and Cathy operates another Hillsboro location. The Hanceville location has been open since December 27, serving breakfast and lunch. The cafe held a ribbon...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Construction has begun on a 4-story vertical tower expansion at Cullman Regional in Cullman, Alabama. The tower expansion is part of a $30 million overall hospital expansion project being built by Birmingham, Alabama based Doster Construction Company that will significantly increase the hospital’s bed capacity from 145 to 175 and double the size of the hospital’s...
ONEONTA, Ala. -- Cullman’s varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis teams traveled to Oneonta this afternoon and both squads returned home with wins. The Lady Bearcats swept Oneonta 9-0 and the boys team topped the Redskins 7-2. Both Cullman’s boys’ and girls’ teams improve to 5-3 on the season with the wins. The Bearcats will face section opponent Athens on Tuesday.
Cullman Varsity Boys:
Singles
Eli...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles played their first game of the season at Mike Cupp Field Thursday night, looking for a win over Brewer. Unfortunately, the Patriots kept the Eagles’ bats in check and Vinemont dropped its home opener 9-1.
Both starters retired the side in the first inning, and new Eagle pitcher Preston Williams came in the top...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, March 2, the Cullman County Sheiff’s Office arrested 36-year-old Cullman resident Brian Thomas Kongslien on multiple warrants, including a total of 21 counts of child pornography.
Cullman Sheriff Matt Gentry said, “Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Brian Thomas Kongslien (36) of Cullman on multiple warrants. He was arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 28
domestic violence; CR 15theft of property; CR 590domestic violence; CR 1386possession of marijuana; CR 1212domestic violence; CR 399domestic violence; criminal mischief; CR 610domestic violence; CR 1742possession of controlled substance;...
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Abbey on Wednesday marked the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by marking students at St. Bernard Prep School and other attendants with the sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads. The ashes, a reminder of mortality, call the faithful to a 40-day period of reflection and penitence between Ash Wednesday...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has a lot of extra love, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Jack!
According to Ruttkay, Jack is a 1-year-old, medium-energy Golden Retriever mix. He exhibits talent on his leash. He is quite athletic, with plenty of common sense to boot!
Jack will make the best therapy...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Band Boosters are presenting their 38th Annual Stars and Stripes Rodeo March 4 - 5 at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. The mutton busting for kids under 6 (or 60 lbs) starts at 6:30 p.m., with the main events beginning at 7:00 p.m. The rodeo...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Executive Director of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Nancy Bryant has recently said her goodbyes to the program she helped to build, as she is retiring after more than 20 years with the child advocacy group. She started out as a volunteer in 2000 to host the child abuse programs CCK held at county schools at...
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard Prep School’s varsity Saints claimed a matched set at home Tuesday evening, as the boys’ and girls’ teams each scored 4-0 shutouts over in-county rival Fairview High School.
"Our girls played very well,” said girls’ team coach Will Drake. “We dominated the space, passed really well through the middle, and defended intensely.
“I'm especially proud of...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the first time in nearly a century, the Cullman Bearcats were competing in the Final 4 of AHSAA State Basketball Tournament Wednesday and this historic ride for the ‘Cats isn’t over quite yet. Cullman came out shooting to take an early lead over the Park Crossing Thunderbirds and continued to add to its lead in...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
No incidents reported.
Arrests
March 1
Tennihill, Jennifer A.; 35
FTA- switched tagFTA- insurance violation
Harris, Karissa M.; 28
fourth-degree theft of property
Thornton, Tasha N.; 33
FTA- insurance violation (3 counts)FTA-...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Lady Broncos returned home Tuesday night to take on Arab, but the Lady Knights were able to leave with a 5-2 win. The score was knotted at 2 after five innings but Arab pulled away with three runs in the sixth.
Arab drew three straight walks against Holly Pond starter Lexie Smith to...
