Updated 8-29-20 11:12 p.m.
Statement from Lt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:
The body of the missing boater Dustin New from Fultondale was recovered tonight, Saturday, August 29. Dustin New went missing on July 16 while boating in the Cullman County area of Smith Lake. Divers recovered him from about 90 feet of water. ...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A “groundbreaking” ceremony for a new subdivision was held Wednesday morning at Cullman City Hall. The event was moved indoors due to weather. The new Ellsworth subdivision will be located off Main Avenue Southwest. The development will be built by Birmingham-based Prominence Homes in partnership with commercial real estate firm Retail Specialists.
Ellsworth will consist of at...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is pleased to welcome pulmonologist Karl Schroeder, MD to the medical staff, specifically to the practice of Cullman Primary Care Multi-Specialty Group. He is currently scheduling appointments for new patients.
Schroeder is passionate about the early detection of lung cancer. With this, he has started a Lung Nodule Clinic in which he biopsies...
Updated 6-24-20 at 2:02 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids Smith Lake Park event is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 from 8 a.m.-noon. Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to sign up soon. The event is free for participants.
The Tribune spoke with Coordinator Taylor Cain to learn more.
“C.A.S.T. for Kids is a national organization that...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests this week, including:
Monday, Aug. 15
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Garden City area. Ronald Lee Mickle, 43, of Hayden, was identified as the driver.
A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly yielded narcotics and paraphernalia.
Mickle was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession...
CULLMAN - Life that Counts, a local nonprofit agency, provides peer-to-peer mentoring for many of our county’s high school and middle school students. The organization aims to help students make intentional, positive decisions in their day-to-day lives which will encourage them on a path of healthy long-term character development. The program follows the Alabama state standards for character education...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center reports that COVID-19 is having a critical and hopefully short-term financial impact on the entire local healthcare community.
“As healthcare professionals, we are used to pulling together as a team in a time of crisis,” Cullman Regional CEO James Clements said. “But this is unlike any situation we’ve experienced before.”
Cullman Regional’s team has...
Updated 11-22-19 at 8:22 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A crowd of hundreds filled the Cullman Civic Center Thursday evening as the Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet. Guests enjoyed steaks from the Cullman County Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s Association, catering by Designs by Grace and service by students from across the county, while singer/storyteller Stella Parton entertained with...
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...
Bring your own piece to work with, or we can provide something for you – it’s up to you.”
Teresa Daniel, Owner of Vintage West
CULLMAN – Chalk Paint was developed over 20 years ago by Annie Sloan and now it is a famous decorative paint. She created the paint in order to have a versatile paint that would have many...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City &
County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Cullman City donation sites are Dick's Sporting Goods and
Wal-Mart North (on AL Highway 157), while Cullman County donation sites are the
Cullman County Courthouse and Wal-Mart South (on Olive Street).
Those who donate for the City of...
CULLMAN – To kick off the community’s health and wellness goals for 2016, Cullman Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host Community Wellness Day, a completely free event, on Jan. 2 at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center.
On Community Wellness Day, admission to the Wellness & Aquatic Center will be free, including use of the fitness center, indoor pools, basketball...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 25, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
March 22
harassment; CR 599
unlawful possession controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; resisting arrest; CR 1082
menacing; assault; Pine Lane Dr.
theft of property; CR 222
theft of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Cullman Fire Rescue, supported by the Vinemont-Providence Volunteer Fire Department, Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman EMS, responded to a fire at Professional Coatings, 1807 Third Ave. SE (Old Hanceville Highway) in south Cullman. The blaze caused multiple explosions in what were reported to be chemical storage containers in...
Warning: This article includes graphic language.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Defendant Jason Crawford, on trial for the murder of his wife Tiffiney Joy Crawford, took the stand Friday, Nov. 18 as the first witness of the day in Judge Martha Williams’ courtroom. He stated that on May 2, 2017, the day of the victim’s death, his suspicions about his wife’s infidelity...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made four arrests countywide from child pornography, forcible rape and other related charges this week.
On Monday, February 14, CCSO Deputies arrested Brian Michael Kuykendall, 33, of Hanceville on multiple Grand Jury indictments. He was charged with possession of child pornography (GJ) and production of pornography with minors (GJ).
Also on Monday, CCSO...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced Wednesday that the
Duck River Reservoir will reopen to boat fishing Thursday, March 26. In a
message, CEDA Director Dale Greer wrote:
The main boat ramp on the East Side of the
Reservoir at the dam and the launch on the West side of the lake off County
Road 1670 (formerly County Road 1651) will...
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. - A three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon claimed the lives of two people, according to Alabama State Troopers.
The wreck happened at 2:44 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 on U.S. Highway 278 East near the Cullman County/Blount County line, 5 miles northwest of Blountsville.
A media release said Micki D. Murphree, 57, of Hanceville was killed when the 2010 Honda...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office was busy with multiple drug arrests this week involving multiple persons on separate occasions.
On October 26, CCSO deputies stopped Corey Lee Tubbs, 32, of Hanceville for a traffic violation around 11:00 p.m. in the Good Hope area.
K-9 Brenda was deployed and alerted on the vehicle for the deputies. Both drugs...
Dyanna Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker with five Emmys. It was an honor to have her on our campus to screen this film, which was a labor of love about her late grandmother, photographer Dorothea Lange.”
Kristen Holmes, Evelyn Burrow Museum administrator
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday, Feb. 18 the Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College presented the movie...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna
Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip
and Remmy, have both been adopted, continuing a joyful and exciting trend.
Other recent POTW’s leaving the shelter include Sugar Pie, Cookie, and
Peanut.
With this week’s official POTW now off to his new
adventures, Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune...
CULLMAN - Mental Healthcare of Cullman hosted a town hall meeting at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday which brought to the community’s attention the escalation in the numbers of suicides in Cullman County.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick reported that suicides in Cullman County have increased since last year, with the county now averaging about two suicides...
Mrs. Lena Mae Kilgo of Cullman Alabama passed away on March 4, 2015 at her residence at the age of 90. She was born in Athens Alabama on July 14, 1924 to Odie Edward and Tobitha Estep McCormick.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband: Olion Kilgo, Son: Doyce Kilgo.
Funeral services will be held on Monday March 9,...
Conner Hays (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
Updated 8-6-18 at 6:40 p.m.
BATTLEGROUND - Investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Saturday arrested Conner Edward Hays, 19, of Buda, Texas for second-degree rape.
According to the CCSO, investigators were contacted about an alleged crime that occurred at Camp Liberty in Battleground. Hays, who was an intern at Camp Liberty, allegedly had...
Cullman, Ala. - A man that had not been heard from since Friday night was found deceased in a pond on the Terri Pines Golf Course on Monday morning.
John Clark, 51, of Cullman was found near hole-three in a pond early Monday morning.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, his body had been submerged for two days. He is...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond has recently opened its arms to three new local businesses all opening this week to the public, which the community has been excited to welcome.
Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart said she was thrilled to see the three town members starting new journeys in their work endeavors with support from the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), COVID-19 testing will begin next Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Cullman County Health Department. To be tested, you have to be symptomatic and the ADPH recommends a physician referral.
What: COVID-19 Testing
Where: Cullman County Health Department / 601 Logan Ave. SW, Cullman, AL 35055
When: Tuesday /...
Photo: Jeffrey Johns of Hanceville looks at the Academic Excellence Award trophy he received during the May 13, 2016 commencement ceremony at Tom Drake Coliseum.
HANCEVILLE - Jeffrey Johns, 55, dropped out of school in the 10th grade and didn’t attempt to earn his GED until three years ago when a genetic disease forced him to give up his job...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the Hanceville area on Friday, April 22.
The search warrant was secured due to information obtained concerning an incident that had occurred earlier this month.
Nathan Aaron Varney, 32, of Hanceville was located at the residence. Marijuana and other evidence was also recovered. Varney was arrested...
Updated 8-20-19 at 10:25 a.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed as a result of single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon along the 3500 block of County Road 1082.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Daryl William Brady, 53.
According to Alabama State Troopers, Brady was seriously injured when the 1998 Yamaha motorcycle he was operating left...
Cullman County has 2,393 miles of roads, more than 1,500 of which are maintained by the Cullman County Road Department.
CULLMAN - A while back, The Tribune invited its readers to sound off about county roads in need of repair or repaving. The roads reported included County Roads 4, 6, 15, 18, 19, 54, 59, 68, 71, 109, 134,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner opened its doors Thursday morning and customers were eager to get a taste. Cullman’s is the 11th store for this popular hot dog franchise. It is located at 1930 Market Platz Ctr. SW, in the same strip as Rock N Roll Sushi.
A large line had formed just before noon, with people curious...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Bradford Neal Meeks, 31, was recently released from the Department of Corrections.
The CCSO said Meeks has been returned to Cullman County Detention Center for two misdemeanor charges in order for him to serve his CCDC time.
The two misdemeanors were: driving under the influence and assault.
Meeks remains at the CCDC.
Updated 8/2/19 at 4:12 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson said Friday morning that the school system built two new restrooms this summer, one at East Elementary School and one at Cullman Middle School. She said the restrooms are ADA-compliant, meaning handicapped-accessible, and open for anyone to use.
"We have added a restroom at CMS near...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dodge City area for reports of a reckless driver on Thursday, February 3.
Frankie Ray South, 65, of Falkville was located in the area.
Probable cause was developed and his vehicle was searched. Drugs and paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle.
He was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of...
Updated 11-14-19 5:15 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - One person is dead and one in custody following what Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry described as an "altercation" in east Cullman County Thursday.
Said Gentry, "We can confirm that a person is deceased."
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Christopher Wayne Olinger, 45, of Arab. He said the victim...
QUINCY, Mass. – Festive meals, flickering lights and holiday decorations are all hallmarks of the holiday season. However, Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during December, making it one of the leading months for U.S. home fires.
To help everyone enjoy a fire-safe holiday season, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is...
Updated 2-11-21 1:17 p.m.
BREMEN, Ala. – One person was killed and one injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Alabama Highway 69 and County Road 54 Wednesday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed Christopher Shane Dill, 29, of Jasper, who was operating a 2004 Mack cement truck, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash,...
CULLMAN - Shane Barnette, current principal of Cullman County's West Point Intermediate School, tonight was named the new superintendent of Cullman County Schools. The appointment was announced tonight at a special meeting of the Cullman County Commission on Education.
At 5:45 p.m., the Barnette family made their way into the meeting room, greeting friends along the way. Seemingly eager to...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies traveled to a Good Hope residence on Sunday, January 16, to follow up on complaints of drug activity.
While on the scene, deputies were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence. Multiple individuals were present, as well as numerous illegal substances. Four individuals were arrested and charged with the following:
Regina Banks...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office announced multiple arrests involving methamphetamine over the last few days.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said he’s continually proud of the efforts by deputies in getting drugs off the streets.
On Monday, October 11, Howard Scott Riddle, 45, of Cullman, was arrested on drug charges.
He was stopped for a traffic violation in the Good Hope...
Cullman Primary School art award winners Ty White, Maddie Seidel and Wyatt Barker with Dr. Susan Patterson, left, and Principal Tricia Culpepper, right
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, the Cullman City School Board met at the board office with a long list of items on its agenda, starting with recognition of the achievements of some of its students and a...
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has issued an updated evacuation plan for areas of the county that could be affected by a catastrophic failure of, or high-volume discharge from, Smith Lake Dam (Lewis Smith Dam). It should be noted that this plan is part of a larger national level dam safety program initiated by...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is looking into the issue of homelessness in Cullman County. Over the course of a few articles, we will try to get an idea of the scope of the problem, talk to some people who are trying to address it and see what is being done and what needs to be done.
Statewide...
Oh it was terrible, parts of the plane hanging on bushes and in the wooded areas. Legs here and arms there, it was awful. I was writing for the Tribune at the time, but I didn’t write about that though. I don’t ever want to see anything like that again.”
Imogene (Drake) Lawrence
BATTLEGROUND – If you drive along Highway 157...
First Source for Women Director Catherine Bethell
HANCEVILLE - When a woman finds herself in the sometimes frightening circumstance of an unplanned pregnancy, she may feel backed up in a corner with few options. First Source for Women (FSW), a faith-based pregnancy support service located in downtown Hanceville, seeks to provide women the help they need to give every baby...
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...
Photo shows Austin Evans of Davidson Homes.
CULLMAN - The Cullman Planning Commission met on Tuesday night at the City Hall Auditorium where present members, Andy Page, Bobby Kelley, Wendell Copeland, Cherri Drake, Gene Green, Mike Voss, Steve Cummings and Barrett Richard, took part in the almost one-hour long meeting. One member of the commission, Mayor Max Townson, was absent.
After...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 18th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and has more light displays than ever before. Guests can enjoy driving through the park, train rides, carriage rides, hot chocolate and pictures with Santa. This will be the first year the display has opened prior...
CULLMAN – At a special called meeting Thursday afternoon by the Cullman City School Board, Dr. Doreen Griffeth officially resigned as superintendent following her second year in the system, leaving the reigns to Dr. Susan Patterson.
“On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank Dr. Griffeth for the time she has devoted to the Cullman City School System,” Steven...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office works collaboratively with multiple agencies, one of those agencies being Internet Crimes Against Children.
CCSO Investigators recently received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a Vinemont man.
Shawn Alexander Chaney, 21, of Vinemont, was arrested Sept. 9 for 15 counts of possession of child pornography-grand jury warrants.
Cullman...
Left to right, top, then bottom: Trevor Nunnery, Sarah Rose Adcock, Mikayla Delaine Burleson, Millard Terry Kendrick III and Kathryn Marie Scoggins. The last photo shows items recovered from the Kendrick/Scoggins arrests. (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) released details Thursday of five recent drug arrests. The arrests were the result of four separate cases.
In the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients plant (formerly American Proteins) in Hanceville into the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork. The spill led to a “massive fish kill” and a warning against recreational use of the Mulberry...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The journey of two men, which began with an inquiry to St. Bernard Abbey Vocation Director, Fr. Joel Martin, OSB, has entered into a new phase.
Becoming a monk doesn’t happen overnight. It is a process that takes several years. At St. Bernard, prospective monks must complete a four-and-a-half-year formation program to become life-long members of the...
L-R: Justin Bernard Gilbreath, Wondlas Mark Givens and Roger Dale Marks
JONES CHAPEL - Three men from the community of Jones Chapel/Water Valley were arrested on Wednesday, following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on County Road 1030.
During the search, agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) allegedly recovered 2 ounces of meth and a half...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School varsity boys basketball coach Bobby Meyer will be stepping down as coach of the Bearcat basketball team.
Meyer has coached the Bearcats for 11 seasons and led the varsity boys to a 14-9 overall record during the 2020-2021 season.
“Coach Meyer has been a great leader and example for young men during his time as...
CULLMAN, Ala. - One of Cullman County’s most anticipated annual events will take place (as of now) despite the threat of COVID-19. The Cullman County Fair is scheduled for Oct. 8-17. The Cullman County Fair Parade is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 3, pending approval of the permit from the Cullman City Council.
Cullman County Fair Association President and Cullman Lion...
UPDATE: The Cullman County Spelling Bee has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 13.
West Point Elementary winner Hunter Graves and runner-up Charlie Ashley. Hunter will represent West Point Elementary at the Cullman County Spelling Bee on Feb. 27.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) has announced the 90th annual Cullman County Spelling Bee, which will be held at...
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. - Celebrating its 83rd year, The Cullman Strawberry Festival has organizers excited to return to full strength for this year’s event to Downtown Cullman and Depot Park. The festival will be held May 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
“This year's Strawberry Festival will include our annual event favorites—featuring our local farmers and their fresh strawberries, The...
Photo: George Hoenig on the right with his son-in-law, Bob Mize, on the left.
CULLMAN - George Hoenig was born in Grossumstadt, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany (although he would later say he was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) on May 24, 1845. He left Germany between 1845 and 1850, and grew up in Milwaukee.
As a young man he joined the 26th Wisconsin...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” leading up to public performances starting this Thursday.
The Tribune talked to CHS Theatre Director Wayne Cook, along with members of his crew, as they prepared for the opening.
Cook shared, “This is a show...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman currently has available employment opportunities with the Utilities Board, Street Department, Police Department and the Sanitation Department.
City Human Resources Director Michelle Bates acknowledges that the city government jobs have been affected by the national labor shortage. She says, “It is harder to hire more qualified candidates right now than it has been.”...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A local man was arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center on Thursday, Nov. 4 for an outstanding warrant involving sexual abuse.
Wade Riley Schmale, 25, of Cullman was arrested for the warrant for sexual abuse of a child less than 12.
The warrant was obtained by Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Investigators after receiving reports of abuse.
Schmale has...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 10, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported
Arrests
November 8 – 9
Black, Justin D.; 30
FTA- DUI (alcohol)
Buckelew, Michael A.; 33
FTA- assault-aggravated assault-menacing-other weaponFTA- burglary-residence-forceburglary-residence-no forceFTA- possession of dangerous drugsFTA- reckless driving
Budweg, Jonathan E.; 49
Grand Jury- ex-felon...
Updated 6-3-20 at 10:33 p.m. with a comment from Britt Demolition
CULLMAN, Ala. - As protests and riots sweep the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the city of Birmingham saw residents take it upon themselves to try to take down the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Linn Park Sunday night. During the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested following a traffic stop in Garden City after sheriff’s deputies found counterfeit $1 bills in the vehicle.
Cade Hill, 22, of Cullman, was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation by CCSO deputies on August 28.
During this stop, Hill was found to be in possession of 26...
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...
BATTLEGROUND - Battleground is just one of the many Forrest-Streight historical markers that stretch across north Alabama. Located at the intersection of Highway 157 and County Road 1101 in Vinemont (near mile marker 16), the metal marker was installed by the Alabama Historical Association in 1983. The black metal marker has the Alabama flag at the top and underneath...
CULLMAN - The Cullman area has access to some highly regarded drug rehabilitation services through organizations like The Foundry Ministries and recovery programs like Restoring Women Outreach (RWO) that help get people ready to transition back into regular life.
RWO is, as the name implies, a program for women, and there has not been a comparable service for men, something...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The previous week experienced several drug-related arrests across Cullman County.
On Tuesday, May 24, CCSO deputies responded to the report of a traffic accident in the Good Hope area. Upon arrival, deputies located Saundra Kay Harbison, 57, of Cullman on scene. It was determined that Harbison had an outstanding warrant. She was placed under arrest. A search of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announced Monday that 45th U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Cullman on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, for a “Save America” rally at the York farm, 1872 County Road 469, venue for Rock the South, which will take place the week before.
A statement issued on Monday by Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl said:
“President...
Updated 7-18-19 at 4 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Newk's Eatery is coming to Cullman. The restaurant will be opening in the former Dairy Queen building at 410 Second Ave. (U.S. Highway 31 North)
Susan Eller, with the Cullman Economic Development Agency, said, "Renovations on the building began this week and plans are to be open fall 2019."
Britt and Larry Smallwood, owners...
JOPPA, Ala. – Four people were killed, including two children, in a two-vehicle wreck near Joppa Monday morning. The incident happened along the 7000 block Alabama Highway 67 at approximately 8:04 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick and Senior Alabama State Trooper Chuck Daniel confirmed the fatalities.
Killed were Allen Dewanne Gore, 41, of Arab and Holly Marie Young, 23,...
Luette Benefield, left, and Wilma Whateley
HOLLY POND - Holly Pond High School has seen several new teachers in the past few years. New teachers for agriculture and physical science came this year, and last year brought a new English teacher. Now, the school will be looking to replace two more beloved faculty members: Luette Benefield, longtime band director, and...
Left to right, top: James Tyler Hinman, Asia Ryan Graham, Justin Dwayne Turner
Left to right, bottom: Christina Louise Karrer, Matt Hill, Jake Aaron Williams
(Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) has made multiple drug and forgery arrests recently.
Arrested in Hanceville were James Tyler Hinman, 37, and Asia Ryan Graham, 28, both of Hanceville. The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Urban Cookhouse has opened its doors in Cullman and is quickly becoming a huge hit! Lisa Goodwin and Keith Goodwin co-own the building located at 914 2nd Ave NW where they previously had another business. They made the decision to sell and once they did, the business relocated, and they were once more left with the...
Clockwise from top left: Danny Ray Tucker, 51, of Crane Hill; Kristie Michelle Self, 42, of Bremen; Tonya Lynn Brock, 42, of Crane Hill; Daniel Wayne Peek, 33, of Jones Chapel; Michael Shane Durham, 39, of Cullman; Brandon Duane Combs, 33 of Cullman; and Samantha Ann Combs, 26, of Cullman (Booking photos from prior arrests by the Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 10
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; I-65 NB at 308 MMdomestic violence; CR 127unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 1224domestic violence; CR 1107theft of property; criminal mischief; CR 852Violation of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man died Saturday night following a wreck after numerous reports of reckless driving. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Martin Heath Stallings, 41, of Cullman.
“At around 8:52 p.m. last night, dispatch started receiving calls about a reckless driver in a pickup truck coming into town on (Highway) 278 East,” said Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman and Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism unveiled the highly-anticipated designs and final plans for the upcoming 8,000 sq. ft. skatepark located in downtown Cullman Tuesday night at City Hall. A diverse group of community members was in attendance for support of the skatepark and its city leaders.
The new skatepark will be...
Kristen Gullion, left, and Zachary Phillips, right (WVTM13)
BIRMINGHAM - A Cullman woman and Arab man have been charged in connection with the death of an elderly Birmingham couple, police announced Tuesday night.
The Tribune's Birmingham news partner, WVTM13, reported late Tuesday night that Zachary Taylor Phillips, 23, and Kristen Leigh Gullion, 30, are each charged with capital murder and burglary...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Christian Hart, 12, of Vinemont. Christian was killed in a tragic boating accident Saturday on Smith Lake in Cullman County.
Full obituary:
Funeral services for Christian Asher Hart, 12, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church with Garry Waddell, Phillip Bridges, Chad Reynolds, Jacob...
CULLMAN, AL. - Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper issued a statement Wednesday morning imploring residents not to use the city parking deck for shelter during the storm.
Cullman Police Department is asking that residents seeking shelter go to one of the listed and approved shelters. The city parking deck is not up to code for tornado protection.
Approved shelters are as...
Nick Brown greets a well-wisher at Tuesday’s VFW luncheon. Brown suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2015. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - An important guest was on-hand at the Cullman VFW Post 2214 Tuesday luncheon this week, and his presence saw healthy crowds come and go to eat, relax and fellowship with one another. Nick Brown, grandson of...
Team members include (left to right) Alex Millwood, Seth Campbell, Leigh Ann Smithson, Mykenzie Lamb, Miguel Perales and Damon Gustafson. Their teacher is Shannon Bridges.
VINEMONT - A group of Vinemont High School students took first place in a portion of a NASA-themed competition at the University of Alabama in Huntsville recently. Students from Alabama high schools compete in UAH’s...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Stage Five of the 2019 Major League Fishing Bass Tour officially kicked off early
Tuesday morning and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs threw out the first cast from
the boat of Cullman native and pro angler Matt Lee. The tournament will be accompanied
by a “festival-style fan experience” in downtown Cullman’s depot park and festhalle
and Mitch Smith Chevrolet will be giving...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After last year’s induction ceremony was postponed, The Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame finally got the opportunity to recognize its newest members at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night. The Class of 2020 was officially inducted Saturday night at the 21st annual banquet and induction ceremony and includes Lance Boyd, Shelia Berry Buckelew, Phillip A. Callahan,...
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 FBC Pastor Tom Richter
CULLMAN - It’s a long way from New York to Cullman, but Tom Richter had good reasons to come. He’s the new pastor at Cullman First Baptist Church (FBC), having started March 26. The Tribune sat down with Richter this week, to get to know him a little better.
“Richter” is a well-known name around Cullman,...
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation was recognized recently at the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association’s state conference with two awards: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs received the Chester Freeman Park Board Award and Dinner on First won the Innovative Program or Event of the Year for cities with populations 15,000 or more.
Additionally, several other awards were won by...
FAIRVIEW - On Friday, Luke Macias asked Anna Hampton to be his date for his senior prom. No big deal, right? It happens in every high school in every town across the country around this time each year. But this was a big deal. Actually quite a large deal! When Macias, 18, asked Anna, 15, he did it by...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, there was an incident involving a small child. It appears to be a tragic accident, but it is still in the early stages of investigation.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed that a three year old was found in a vehicle on the East side of Cullman...
“I can’t say that I’ve got any regrets. I think we’ve done a good job over the years. We’re going out at the top of our game, nobody ran us out and everybody had a shot at it.”
Doug Boike, owner
CULLMAN – For the past 60 years the corner of First Avenue and Third Street has been home to an...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman Police Department, there was an active fire at Drake Law Firm Tuesday night.
Lucas Boyd, 34, of Cullman was arrested for arson in the Second degree in connection to the fire.
This article will be updated.
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CULLMAN, Ala. - There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen Glasscock knows. She graduated from there summa cum laude (“with highest honors”), and came back to teach there for 14 years. A few years after the college closed, following sojourns at Alabama State University and...
Updated 5-28-19 7:49 p.m.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - This year’s Cullman County Spelling Bee champion, Carter Daily, a sixth grader at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, reached the third round of the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.
Daily finished his run in the third round Tuesday evening.
In a message to The Tribune, his mother Shannon Daily shared, "Round three took...
FLORENCE, Ala. – There’s a new athletic training facility opening soon in Florence and participants will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from a former Cullman, Wallace State and Alabama standout. Former Bearcat shortstop Kolby Robinson is opening 256 Sports Academy in Florence and he’s excited to start working with future generations of ball players. The facility will offer...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 1960, Cullman County's Junior Miss program has aided the national Junior Miss program in awarding millions of dollars in scholarships to high school girls. Now known as the Distinguished Young Women program, representatives from each state compete nationally to become the Distinguished Young Woman of America and tour the country promoting the program's Be Your Best Self platform....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic on Monday presented plaques to the children of Stephen K. Griffith for the contributions of the fund named in their father’s honor to the charitable clinic’s mental health services. Griffith, a prominent Cullman attorney, was murdered in 2017 by a man suffering from severe mental illness. The next year, Griffith’s family started...
