CULLMAN, Ala. – WildWater Cullman will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, June 17, 2022. Park hours will be from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The grand opening ceremony will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with live music, swag bags for the first 50 guests on Friday, June 17, Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19,...
CULLMAN - A new solar energy system was installed at In-N-Out Self Storage at 106 13th St. in Cullman. The installation was celebrated on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was attended by Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President Leah Bolin.
The solar energy system was installed and will be managed by Ace Solar,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation on Tuesday evening hosted its 2nd Annual Little Pink Dress Party at Loft 212. The doors opened at 5:30 p.m., at which time the guests began to fill the venue.
Dinner, courtesy of Custom Catering, was served by local members of law enforcement and the community, who collected tips in pink...
On Wednesday evening, WWII Army veteran Sgt. George Mills recounted the Battle of the Bulge and his experiences as a POW. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday evening, the Cullman Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution presented the organization’s Wounded Warrior award to George Mills, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army, World War II veteran...
CULLMAN, Ala. - An abandoned house along Olive Street Southwest just east of Wal-Mart burned Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry said his department received the call at approximately 2:20 p.m.
“It was fully involved on arrival,” said Bradberry. “It was a total loss when we got here.”
Bradberry said there were no injuries.
“We’re just...
CULLMAN - Elected officials have recently appeared to be taking a concerned interest in the mental health crisis that has stricken Alabama. As suicides and crimes by mentally ill persons surge, State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview brought the state’s new mental health commissioner to Cullman to talk with mental health experts, law enforcement officers and judges. State Sen. Paul...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Police Department has been working hard all year for this day. Saturday was a day to give back to local kids and families that may have needed a little extra help this Christmas. On Saturday their efforts paid off in a major way and brought smiles to the children they helped.
The Shop With a...
Here are some fun things happening tonight, Friday, Dec. 13.
Cards in The Park
Cards in The Park Display (Dec. 7-31), Governor’s Park in Holly Pond
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
5-9:30 p.m. Guests can drive through the park or park and experience the extra attractions including train rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides. Parents can take pictures of their kids...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- We're nearing the halfway mark of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football
season and from now on, every game is critical for some teams who are fighting
to clinch a playoff spot. In today's action, the Cold Springs Eagles traveled
to take on the Outlaws, while the Raiders traveled to take on Fairview. The
Bearcats hosted Vinemont, while West Point hosted...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs made the short trip to James W. Shabel Stadium for a regional clash with Good Hope Friday night and despite a great effort on the ground from the visiting Bulldogs, the Raiders were able to pull away and collect a 47-28 win, improving to 3-2 on the season.
Good Hope found the end...
CULLMAN - Christine Dawn Myers, 30, of Cullman was arrested over the weekend and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Her arrest stemmed from an undercover operation in which she allegedly sold methamphetamine to Cullman City Police Department Sgt. Chris Thomason and Investigator Justin Craft.
Myers was transported to the Cullman County Detention Center where she was jailed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex’s 2021 public program schedule is now set with many in-person and virtual programs scheduled for all ages. Register for programs at www.agriplex.org.
Kid programs
Little Farmers Preschool Program
This program is for children ages 3-5 (accompanied by an adult). Each month’s class is from 10-11 a.m. and cost $5 per child. Pre-registration is required.
March 12-...
Good Hope High School received a $50,000 grant from the Cullman County Community Development Commission Thursday night for a new HVAC system for the school’s gymnasium. (Drew Adams)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Thursday night for the second time this year, awarding $184,000 in grants, including one $50,000 grant each for Good Hope and Holly...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locals visiting Sportsman Lake Park on Wednesday and Thursday noticed that the large gaggle of Canadian geese that had covered parts of the lakeshore recently had largely vanished, leaving only a few stragglers and the regular ducks. According to Cullman County authorities, the number of geese had become a health hazard and were removed by staff...
CULLMAN - Dates for the annual citywide spring cleanup were announced today by the office of Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. The event will be next week, May 1-5.
During spring cleanup, city sanitation will pick up large unwanted appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. for customers at no extra charge.
Residents are asked to place unwanted items curbside on May 1, or as...
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee,
Girls Council – Myrtle Wise,
Senior Class – Carl Peinhardt,
Junior Class – Nelle Hurston,
Sophomore Class – Bruce Wallace,
Freshman Class – Goline Allen,
Jefferson Literacy Society – Grace Martin,
Websterian Literary Society – Carl Stiefelmeyer,
Literary Society A –...
West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo, left, speaks at the West Point Town Council meeting Monday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night passed the Town’s FY 2019 budget. A detailed budget should be available this Friday showing an expected $57,746 surplus. The budget forecasts $436,632.20 in income with $378,885.41 in...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs made the trip to Bremen to tip off the 2A, Area 13 Tournament at Cold Springs High School and after the top-seeded Eagles advanced with a 55-38 win over Winston County, it was Addison’s turn to take the floor. Brody Peppers led Cold Springs with 18 points in its win over the Yellow...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many local businesses struggle due to the enforced social distancing protocols, the North Alabama Agriplex has rolled out a new program to help both farmers and customers during the quarantine: a virtual farmers’ market. The market will allow people to purchase local produce online at https://cullmangrown.company.site/ from noon on Mondays to noon on Tuesdays, then...
CHICAGO, Ill. – It’s been quite a week for Cullman native Keegan Thompson. The former Bearcat and Auburn star made his major league debut in Cincinnati Sunday, made his first career start against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday and picked up his first career win out of the bullpen against Pittsburgh Saturday. In those outings, Thompson has...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope High School track athletes and coaches were joined by several representatives from the Cullman County School Board Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the completion of a new track on campus. The project totaled $92,000 and contributions from donors, the City of Good Hope and several others made it possible to get the new track...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Tuesday night spent a good portion of its meeting discussing new speed limit signs as well as new school zone speed limit signs with yellow flashing lights.
The Town recently updated its speed limit ordinance. School zones are 20 mph and all other roads within town limits are 35 mph...
CULLMAN - Members of the Cullman County Board of Education were recognized and honored at the regular board meeting Thursday evening.
All board members participate in the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) Academy, which provides ongoing training on important education, legal and governance issues. Cold Springs representative Wendy Crider earned a Masters 3rd year, Chris Carter of Fairview a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the Cullman Area Technology Academy, Cosmetology is one of the many programs offered to students. The program puts students inside a salon atmosphere and is designed to jump-start their careers in the beauty industry. The program offers instruction in the latest trends across hair, skin, nails and more, while also helping students gain employable skills...
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Myles McLeroy, of Cullman, recently shared results of research at the RRS Live program, an interactive broadcast of projects conducted by students in the Randall Research Scholars Program. Students discussed the goals, outcomes and societal impact of the research they conducted during the fall 2018 semester.
McLeroy, whose major is computer science, shared information...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced she has awarded $100,000 to “improve infrastructure, increase safety and pave the way for 30 new jobs in the city of Cullman.”
The City of Cullman will use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to implement traffic safety improvements at the entrance to Cullman Industrial Park #2. The traffic safety improvements...
Hanceville High School fishing team coach James Woods requests renewal of council support for his program at Thursday night’s Hanceville City Council meeting. (W.C Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council approved its fiscal year 2019 budget in the total amount of $4,054,425, a $344,394.51 increase over last year’s $3,710,030.49 budget.
The increase in...
Norman’s name plate still hangs in front of his empty seat in town hall. / W.C. Mann
GARDEN CITY - At Monday evening’s meeting, the Garden City Town Council was still visibly shaken by the recent and sudden death of Councilman Gene Norman. Norman passed away Monday, June 12 of a reported heart attack. His burial took place on the day...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation &
Sports Tourism (CPRST) representatives, accompanied by numerous members of
Cullman’s city government, traveled to Baltimore, Maryland this week to attend the
National Recreation and Park Association’s 2019 Annual Conference, where CPRST
became the first parks and recreation system in the state of Alabama to receive
accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation
Agencies (CAPRA). According...
SUMITON, Ala.
-- The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Sumiton to take on the Sumiton Christian
Eagles to kick off the 2019 season Friday night. A tale of two halves was the
story in this game, but Hanceville wound up taking the game in overtime 32-26.
The first quarter saw both defenses make big plays to
keep the game scoreless after one. In the second...
We are just asking people to stay in and not travel unless it necessary due to the road conditions."
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN – Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry wants residents to be aware of the deteriorating road conditions linked to today’s continuing heavy rains.
"We have numerous roads across the county that are now giving us problems," Sheriff Gentry...
GOOD HOPE – Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) investigators on Monday charged Lawrence Feldman, 47, of Cullman with murder. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Tracy Edy, 44, of Good Hope.
"Last Thursday, Nov. 3, CCSO deputies responded to a call at a residence on Chad Drive in Good Hope," said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry. "Upon entry,...
Updated 1-8-20 8:12 a.m.
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be at Baileyton Town Hall this Thursday, Jan. 9 beginning at 9 a.m. to sign qualifying residents up for heating assistance.
From CAPNA:
"The Baileyton Energy Assistance outreach event is for our senior customers (60 and over) only. Senior outreach events are scheduled each season to ease...
CULLMAN, Ala. - High school students at St. Bernard Preparatory School gathered in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center with friends and family to be recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2018-19 academic year. Headmaster, Fr. Linus Klucarits, served as master of ceremonies, opening the evening with prayer and presenting the awards alongside guidance counselor, Mary Mayo, and other...
CULLMAN - Here are several events happening around the Cullman area Friday and Saturday. Find all events or submit your own at www.CullmanTribune.com/calendar.
Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show
The Annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show at the Cullman Civic Center will be:
Friday, Nov. 16 - 9 a.m. til 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17 - 9 a.m. til 4 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
The show will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library will be hosting a Mental Health First Aid training course Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There is no cost for the training or materials as it is a grant-based program from the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
The course trains participants to help people who may...
Jason Dewayne Crawford, left (photo courtesy of the Cullman County Sheriff's Office), was indicted last week for the murder of his wife, Tiffiney Joy Crawford, right (photo courtesy of Facebook)
CULLMAN - New details emerged Tuesday in the case of a Cullman County man who was indicted last week for the murder of his wife. Jason Dewayne Crawford, 38, of...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home at Jim Boyd Gymnasium to compete in their Christmas Tournament Championship Game Wednesday afternoon but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Priceville Bulldogs were the ones who left with this year’s trophy. The Warriors trailed by 23 at one point in the second half but they rallied in...
CULLMAN - Many stores and businesses across Cullman are offering discounts to area veterans in honor of the Veterans Day holiday. Below is a list of just a few.
Discounts specific to Veterans on Veterans Day
Supercuts in Cullman will be giving free haircuts to veterans on Veterans Day.
Dairy Queen is giving away a free Mini Blizzard on Friday from 5-7...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs tipped off their season against Asbury at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and got things started with an impressive, 75-30 win over the Rams. The Lady Bulldogs took on Asbury as well but dropped a tough battle with the Lady Rams 40-30.
Asbury 40 - Hanceville 30 (Varsity Girls)
A rebound and put-back by Kate...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Oct. 9, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Creel, Patrick S., 42
public intoxication
Henry, Patrick O., 21
FTA- open container in a vehicle
FTA- driving while suspended
Smith, Dustin L., 25
fourth-degree theft of property
third-degree criminal trespassing
Maples, Brooke E., 33
fourth-degree...
This team has been a lot of fun to coach. We have a lot of enjoyable guys to be around, and they’ve taken pride in being the best they can be since the first day of practice."
Coach John Meeks
Photo shows sophomore Immanuel King.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s 15th-ranked basketball team has won multiple ways during the 2015-16 season, prevailing in...
SOUTH VINEMONT - The town of South Vinemont held its regular monthly council meeting on Tuesday night, and absentee ballots and the Scout House were the top items on the agenda.
After last month’s meeting minutes and financials were accepted, the group jumped right into discussing Ordinance 2016-03-02, which outlined a request for an extra voting machine, for approximately $600,...
Cullman County received the Outstanding Forestry Planning Committee Award for the Northeast Region during the Alabama Landowners Conference Awards Program Oct. 15 at the Marriott Prattville Hotel and Conference Center. Members received a plaque and a $1,000 cash award. The honor goes to a committee that best exemplifies the mission of the Alabama Natural Resources Council through its programs...
Roger Humphrey
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional is proud to announce Roger Humphrey, Cullman Regional board member, will serve as chairman of the board of the Alabama Council of Hospital Trustees (ACHT) for the next year.
The ACHT is an affiliate of the Alabama Hospital Association, the state’s only trade organization for hospitals, and is comprised of trustees from facilities all across...
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, 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;...
The home where the incident occurred, seen here Monday morning, Nov. 13, 2017, is located in the Carrol Acres subdivision on the southeast side of the city of Cullman. / Wendy Sack
CULLMAN - The man who allegedly shot and killed his stepfather before reportedly turning the gun on himself Sunday, Nov. 12, is awake, according to Cullman Police Department...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The top-ranked Cold Springs Lady Eagles were back in familiar territory Monday night, squaring off against Lanett in this year’s 2A State Semifinals at Legacy Arena. Points were hard to come by in this one but the Lady Eagles were able to lock things down on the defensive end and pulled away in the final frame...
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Kenny Parks read about the abrupt closing of the Cullman Rally’s, resulting in its 11 employees being caught in limbo, he quickly took action. Parks, Director of Operations for Rule the Roost, LLC that operates the two KFCs in Cullman as well as Feedin' Folks Catering, reached out to Ann, the general manager of Rally’s.
He...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a residence on County Road 463 on Friday, December 19, to serve Felony warrants to an individual believed to be at the residence.
Tony Lee Waldrop, 62, of Cullman was located at the residence.
While there, deputies located paraphernalia, pills and a large amount of methamphetamine.
Brenda Diane Collins, 40, Cullman, was...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - UPDATE: The apartment fire in Hanceville has resulted in a fatality this afternoon. According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, there was one confirmed fatality. Gary Holmes, 67, of Hanceville was pronounced dead at the scene.This incident is currently under investigation.
The fire is currently extinguished due to the response of the Hanceville Fire Department and Johnson’s Crossing...
Photo courtesy Dance Alabama!
WELTI, Ala. - The University of Alabama’s Dance Alabama! troupe will perform for students at Welti Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. The performance is funded by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Welti is one of 18 schools in 12 counties benefiting from the council's statewide Alabama Touring...
Photo shows Cullman City Chief of Police Kenny Culpepper, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson and Cullman City Assistant Chief of Police Craig Montgomery.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., and Craig Montgomery, a 23-year veteran with the Cullman Police Department, was named Assistant Chief of Police, filling the vacancy left by Craig Green...
The proposed renovation plan for Nesmith Park provides for a splash pad, regulation and youth baseball/softball fields, multi-use football/soccer field, pickleball and basketball courts and an updated playground. (Rendering courtesy of CP&R)
CULLMAN - In recent years, Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) has undertaken the renovation of four city parks: Ingle, Carrol Acres, Stiefelmeyer and Culpepper. Next, the...
Photo: 2016 Cold Springs High School football team, cheerleaders and coaches
CULLMAN - We are less than a week away from the kickoff of the 2016 high school football season. It is the only time during the year where each and every team is on level footing and each and every team has its eyes locked on their respective state...
CULLMAN - Tractor Supply Company in Cullman is inviting all local growers, crafters and artisans to showcase their homemade and homegrown goods at its Fall Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Vendors with expertise in everything from produce and soaps to homemade crafts and candles are encouraged to sign up to participate.
“Tractor Supply Farmers Markets are a great way to bring...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 30 - Sept. 3, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Aug. 30, 2018
Adams, Jessica Amanda, 27
FTA- third-degree criminal trespassing
Allaire, Richard Lee Jr., 58
second-degree criminal trespassing
public intoxication
Blackwood, Phillip Clinton, 46
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled substance (3 counts)
Lancaster,...
Participants attached photos of lost loved ones to a memorial placard by the Depot Park fountain. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Any number of suicides should be considered too many, but the number in Cullman County is simply becoming unbearable. After a total of 15 suicides in all of 2016, the county had already seen 20 by the midway point...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and concerned citizens on Thursday joined Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse for a prayer walk to promote child abuse awareness and prevention. CCK Executive Director Javon Daniel and Assistant Director Nancy Bryant, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Circuit Judge Martha Williams led...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Illuminated by candles and overhead string lights crisscrossing 1st Avenue in the Warehouse District, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) hosted its Dinner on First event on Thursday evening.
The annual fundraiser, first held in 2016, has helped fund CPRST projects such as the Connected Park Project at Ingle Park which introduced Connected Playground, the city’s...
Funeral services for Sarah Alene Howard Allen, 77 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Duck River Cemetery, Revs. Jeff Helton and Michael Lackey officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Allen passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Rufus is a mixed hound who may have some golden lab and Anatolian shepherd in him. He’s approximately 3-and-a-half to 4 years old, a seriously laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet. Shelter staff reports, “Not a peep from him in his kennel; (he)...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Industry Appreciation Night took place Tuesday at the Terri Pines County Club featuring the many industries in Cullman who got a chance to mingle and network with their supporting industry partners. Guest speakers congratulated the growing industry in Cullman. Presenting sponsors were the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority and the City of Cullman Industrial Development...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to set new records at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had a record-high 71 individuals earn a medal at the event recently, including earning 31 gold medals – establishing another record.
The college had students compete in 36 different events, including categories like crime scene investigation, commercial baking, nail care, community service, welding...
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, Ala. – The last session of the spring 2023 class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy was held Saturday, April 15, at the CCSO shooting range.
The session started with Lt. Matt Bales explaining K9 units and how the animals are trained and cared for. According to Bales, the CCSO has five narcotic detector K9s, four...
Funeral services for Delores Jean Yates Durham, age 82 of Huntsville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Charles York officiating. Interment will be in Etha Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Durham passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in Cullman, AL. She was...
At McAfee Knob, just beyond the 700-mile point in Virginia
FAIRVIEW - The Tribune has been following the journey of retired U.S. Army Col. Donald Fallin as he hikes the Appalachian Trail from its southern starting point in Georgia to its northern terminus in Maine, raising awareness and funds for the Johnny Mac Soldiers’ Fund that supports the education of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) hosted its fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and their families Monday. The event is usually held at the Brandin’ Iron restaurant in West Point, but this year expanded to a second location at Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214. Meals were also delivered to homebound veterans by Cullman...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – There was some exciting basketball at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium in Holly Pond Saturday afternoon. Championships for both the boys and girls at this year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament were on the line and both matchups were worth the price of admission. Ella Minck knocked down a deep three at the buzzer to lift...
DANVILLE - Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good Hope Lady Raiders took Thursday's Danville basketball play-day as a learning lesson.
The two ball clubs were operating without key personnel which prompted others to step up their performances in the final day of summer basketball assignments for both.
Fairview had to play without center Abbi Taylor who turned her ankle the...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Brewer traveled to Fairview for an area match with the Lady Aggies Thursday night and the Lady Patriots were sent home with a 3-1 area loss. Fairview got off to a fast start, taking the first two sets over Brewer to take a 2-0 lead in the match. After dropping a tight third set, the Lady...
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Falkville to play a pair of area games with the Blue Devils. In an exciting, down to the wire girls’ game, Falkville won 50-48. The men's game wasn't near as exciting as the Addison team won easily, 72-54.
Falkville 50 – Addison 48 (varsity girls)
The Addison ladies traveled to Falkville to hopefully avenge an earlier loss...
Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Friday. (Cullman Tribune file photos)
MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its preliminary report card for public schools statewide, for...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for April 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Asherbraner, Leslie Carlton, 45
parole violation- third-degree burglary
Colburn, Dakota Chance, 22
second-degree theft of property
Hildebrandt, Madonna Lee, 40
violation of domestic violence protection order
Ogle, Harold Jason, 44
FTA- public intoxication
Otwell, Crystal Lee, 38
possession of drug paraphernalia
trafficking...
Councilmen Gene Sumner and Wendell Peterson at this week’s meeting of the Baileyton Town Council (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Baileyton’s youth baseball and T-ball signups will continue through Feb. 12 at Baileyton Town Hall the town council said at its regular monthly meeting this week. The fees are $45 for one child, $70 for two children...
Ms. Barbara Ward will be one of the models for the show/ Ethel Alexander
COLONY - The Town of Colony is hosting a fashion show for area senior citizens this Saturday, June 10, at the Colony Educational Complex. According to show coordinator Ethel Alexander, the event will be named “Transiting through the Times: from the Cotton Sack to the Clothes...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 3, 2021. 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
December 1
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Katie Ln. SW; damage to ’03 Chevy C250; $620fourth-degree theft of property; person; Saddle Trace Ln. SE;...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Christmas season is upon us and for many it can be a worrisome and stressful time of year. The Parkside Outreach Program and A&D Motors hope to eliminate some of the holiday stress for families in Baileyton who are struggling financially. The Christmas Coalition is an effort to adopt families for Christmas as a way...
Pictured: Poster Contest 2nd Place Winner Elijah Pittman (East Elementary); Poster Contest 1st Place Winner Myra Arnold (East Elementary); Mayor Max A. Townson, Arborist Darrell Johns, Tree Commission Chairman Everett Wier, Albert Mayo of the Forestry Commission, Poster Contest 1st Place Winner Olivia Dudley (St. Paul’s), Poster Contest 2nd Place Winner Kathryn Dueland (St. Paul’s) and students from Ms....
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Monday, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing since a two-boat collision the night of July 4.
"There are no new developments at this time for...
ARAB, Ala. – Thanks to Josh Gaddis and Chris Sivley, founders of Hometown 2 Go, food delivery will be readily available for Arab and surrounding areas.
“We will cover Arab, Joppa and parts of Baileyton and Union Grove,” said Gaddis, who also shared what inspired the pair to launch the service.
“This was mostly inspired by personal experiences using DoorDash and...
Randy Hames is shown in a booking photo from earlier this year. (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Local attorney Randy Allan Hames, 76, was indicted by a Cullman County grand jury last week on multiple counts of human trafficking and other offenses. The indictments stem from his arrests earlier this year on Feb. 22, March 5 and March 10...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING Honorable Mention All-American this week by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), a week after being named to the NJCAA Division I PING All-District IV Team by GCAA....
A participant reacts after taking the plunge in 2015.
CULLMAN – Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s third annual Community Wellness Day will be held at the Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) on Saturday, Jan. 7. Attendees can try classes, peruse the booths at the Community Health Fair and participate in the popular Polar Bear Plunge.
“The center will be open to...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After making it to the AHSAA State Volleyball Tournament for the first time in school history and defeating Elberta and Alexandria in the elite eight and final four, West Point’s historic postseason run came to an end at the hands of Bayside Academy in the 5A State Championship Match. Wednesday night’s victory was the 19th straight...
Cullman County Schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1, due to the threat of severe weather.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Oneonta and after jumping out to an early lead, a 10-run fifth inning allowed the Redskins to pull ahead with a big lead and eventually claim a 13-6 win over Fairview.
The Redskins drew a walk to lead off the top...
TROY, Ala. - TROY is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the Provost's List. The Spring...
Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander helped plan and put on Colony’s celebration. / W.C. Mann
COLONY - On Sunday afternoon, the town of Colony kicked off Black History Month at its Educational Complex with “Colony: a Celebration of Life.” The event included stories of the founding of Colony by freed slaves shortly after the end of the Civil War, life in...
Funeral service for Leslie Wade Fowler, 70 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hopewell Cemetery, Bro. Roland Edwards officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Fowler passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1944 to parents, Leslie...
Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society recently welcomed its fall inductees.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently welcomed new members during its annual fall induction ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa is the college’s honor society, and Wallace State students are eligible for consideration if they maintain a 3.5 GPA for 12 or more credit hours the...
CULLMAN - A Cullman man is behind bars on multiple charges following a short pursuit Wednesday.
According to a media release from the Cullman Police Department, Norris Joseph Guillot, III, 43, led Sgt. Chris Thomason and Officer Dustin Colburn on a brief chase after Thomason and Colburn attempted to stop him in the North Shopping Center. The CPD said Guillot...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board, in a special-called meeting on Tuesday, declared an "emergency situation" so that Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson can proceed with the repair and replacement of damaged roofing at West Elementary School. City schools are in session tomorrow.
"There is no danger to students," said Patterson. "Based on the (school) architect's assessment there is no...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman has announced the temporary closure of its boat ramps at the Duck River Reservoir today, May 20 as water levels are lowered for inspection and maintenance of the Duck River Dam.
On Wednesday, the City issued this notice:
Duck River Reservoir boat ramps located at the dam (East Side) and on County Road 1670...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Nov. 3-5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Brown, Dayron Daniel, 43
first-degree theft of property (2 counts)
Clark, Jamie Ray, 41
first-degree assault
Doss, Bethany Nicole, 31
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Drawdy, Dennis Dwayne, 43
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Garrison, Tina...
FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.
Cold Springs 52, Mars Hill 58 (Girls)
Bailey West quickly got Cold Springs on the board with a lightning quick three that ignited the crowd. Emme Willoughby followed with a 2-point bucket giving the Lady Eagles a...
CULLMAN - In addition to what was arguably the biggest news of this morning’s Cullman City School Board meeting- the transfer of Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin to the new Virtual School- 21 new business items were also on the table.
The board approved the aforementioned Virtual School for the 2016-17 school year.
"We are excited to see our...
The first bale of cotton sold in Cullman this season was brought in by J.W. Stisher of Berlin and sold to Ponder and Kelly.
E.C. Pearson, B.C. Young, C.G. Smith and G.E. Childers have leased a building here and are establishing a soap factory.
W.T. Vandiver, proprietor of the Bargain Store, has bought the McMinn Opera House building.
On September 13, Alva...
