CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Senior Center held its Christmas party at Stonebridge Farms Friday for the first time in two years. The performing band was “Behind the Times.” The room was packed with over 800 seniors and community officials. The Stonebridge staff provided pie and drinks before the director of the Commission of Aging Stephanie Lawson welcomed...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Devil Dawgs Concessions Inc. partnered with Daystar Church of Good Hope to bring 500 meals to tornado victims in Mayfield, Kentucky. Devil Dawgs is a veteran owned, self-contained mobile food service which serves high quality concession food like hot dogs, shaved ice, funnel cakes, fried oreos, fried twinkies and nachos. Owners Joe and Pat Brown...
BREMEN, Ala. – The Aggies and Lady Aggies of Fairview made the trip to Bremen for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs Friday night and the purple and gold returned home with a pair of wins. The Lady Aggies rallied to win 49-41 after falling behind Cold Springs in the first quarter and the Aggies outscored the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 17, 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 15
third-degree theft of property; person; debit cardidentity theft; Cullman Electric Co-op;harassment; person; 2nd Ave. SW
Arrests
December 16
Little, Jennifer A.; 38
unlawful possession/receiving controlled substance possession of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce presented this month’s Small Business of the Month Award to Dental Arts.
Dental Arts has sponsored events held by the Chamber and they provide services to customers who may not be given treatment in a larger city. Dental Arts partners with dental specialists at the top of their field and brings them...
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary’s sixth graders on Thursday presented a donation to the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County. Vice President of the Friends, Oakleigh Calahan, accepted the check on behalf of the organization.
In the spirit of giving, the students raised the money to donate to the Cullman County Imagination Library, an organization that mails books...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team has wrapped up its December portion of the schedule and is off until Jan. 4, while the Lady Lions have three more games remaining before the new year.
Wallace State’s men maintain a 10-1 record this season with a 2-1 mark in Alabama Community College Conference play.
Coach Allen Sharpe’s bunch is yielding a conference-best...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors returned home to Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday night to open area play against Lawrence County and collected their first area win of the season. West Point led the Lady Red Devils by just 12 at the halftime break before pulling away to win it 66-47.
Three-pointes by Laklin Shadix and Hallie...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative’s Home Utility Gift (HUG) allows participants to help other’s by paying their Cullman EC bill. The HUG program was started in the 2007 holiday season, but HUG payments became popular year-round as a method to assist others who are struggling financially due to a lost job, the death of a family member, house...
VINEMONT, Ala. – A Vinemont native’s middle-grade novel was recently published through Sweetwater Books. Her book, “Enchanted Misadventures with Great-Aunt Poppy,” released Oct. 12, is available for purchase now on Amazon.
Hallie Christensen grew up in Cullman County surrounded by professional storytellers--her family.
She received her BA in English with a minor in Italian while attending The University of Alabama and...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama.
The organizations receiving funding offer a variety of services that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and other crimes. Services can include counseling, safe shelter, court advocacy, legal services and more.
“I am very...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo was an overwhelming success.
The rodeo had sold out crowds on both Friday and Saturday nights, according to Sheriff Matt Gentry.
“The venue was at full capacity each night with ‘standing room only,’” Gentry said. “Even the parking lots were full. This year’s Rodeo was such a blessing.”
Gentry...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Joseph Hayden, of Cullman, recently received an honorary associate degree in precision machining from Wallace State Community College.
Hayden, who will turn 92 on Christmas Eve, was among the foremost machinists in the world, contributing significantly to the aerospace industry over multiple decades.
Hayden spent 36 years working for Speedring Inc. (now General Dynamics), in Cullman, retiring in...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the Jones Chapel community on December 12.
John Coy Denney, 52, of Holly Pond, and Carrie Bridget Pelham Pate, 36, of Cullman, were passengers in the vehicle.
Deputies located illegal narcotics and paraphernalia in the vehicle and on their persons. Both were arrested following the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County would like to invite members of the community to participate in the upcoming fund distribution process. This annual review of funding requests is open to Cullman County residents who want to help with the evaluation process.
“United Way is community owned and 100-percent of our funding decisions are made by community volunteers”...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 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 13
third-degree burglary; person; 2nd Ave. NW; miscellaneous; $1,350theft of lost property; person; wallet and contentsthird-degree burglary; person; Sportsman Lake Rd.; miscellaneousthird-degree domestic violence;...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Warrior Way Market made its way to the West Point High School Gymnasium Saturday, Dec. 11. Organized by the mother/daughter team of Whitney Williams and Brandie Thrasher.
Williams explained, “So all of our vendors were charged a fee and that fee is going towards a West Point scholarship, so that scholarship is available to all...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs returned home to Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night for a pair of big area matchups against Oneonta and four quarters weren’t enough to settle things between the Bulldogs and the Redskins. Hanceville and Oneonta went to overtime in the boys’ game and the Bulldogs were able to edge the Redskins 64-62 in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ninth-ranked Cullman Bearcats returned home to host Carver Birmingham at Cullman High School Tuesday night and the ‘Cats built a 19-point lead at halftime before eventually pulling away to top the Rams 65-42 and improve to 8-0.
Tucker Cagle scored the first basket of the night for Cullman to make it a 2-2 game early in...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 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 13
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; third-degree criminal mischief; person; 3rd St. SE; catalytic convertor; damaged property; $750
Arrests
December 13
Ford, Shayla M.; 25
FTA- fourth-degree theft...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A new partnership between Athens State University and Wallace State Community College will make it easier for individuals to pursue high-demand, high-paying jobs in Advanced Manufacturing Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
“We are very proud of and have valued our relationship with Athens State University for so many years,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki...
BREMEN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Cold Springs High School student on Friday for making a terrorist threat.
Carmel Anthony Messina, 18, of Bremen, was arrested at Cold Springs High School.
The arrest stemmed from a threat made by Messina on Thursday, December 9 directed towards other students.
He was arrested and transported to the Cullman County Detention Center....
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) released its reclassification numbers for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years Tuesday morning and there are a pair of local schools making a move. Holly Pond High School and Addison High School are each stepping down to classes 2A and 1A respectively.
The AHSAA reclassifies every two years based on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids Loving Kids held three giveaways over the weekend at Meek Baptist Church in Arley, Spirit Life Church in Cullman and Worship Life Church in Jasper. The organization received donations from several new donors this year. The group received a grant from Walker Area Community Foundation to buy hygiene products like deodorant, body wash and toothpaste....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Elks Lodge is currently accepting donations of items, as well as monetary donations for their disaster relief fund directed towards the tornado victims in Kentucky. R.E. Garrison Trucking has already donated an 18-wheeler and driver to transport the donated items. The lodge is collecting donations Dec. 14-16 with the 18-wheeler departing on Friday for...
Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and tackled a new list of agenda items after approving the minutes and finances of last month’s meeting. One of the first things Mayor Jerry Bartlett and the Council wanted to address was Nexan Building Products donating items for Christmas Love for the...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Good Hope hit the road to take on Holly Pond in some Monday night hoops action and both the Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home with impressive wins. The Lady Raiders put on a defensive show to handle the Lady Broncos 63-16 and Tucker Malin caught fire in the fourth quarter of the boys’ game...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 3A Danville Hawks for a pair of varsity games at Allen Stephenson Gym on Monday night and came away with a split decision. The Lady Dawgs overwhelmed the young Lady Hawks 66-38 to improve to 7-3 but the men lost a 48-46 heartbreaker to the Hawks that wasn't decided until .01 seconds were left on the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A familiar face is returning to the Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism offices. Nathan Anderson is stepping into his former role as CPRST Executive Director, and he and his family are happy to be coming home. Anderson stepped down from his position in 2019 but says he and his family always imagined returning to Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 9
harassment; CR 613assault; CR 715unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 3rd St. SEharassment; CR 1573unlawful possession of marijuana; 3rd St. SE
December 10
domestic violence; CR 1457criminal...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $4.8 million to help provide services to child victims of abuse, neglect and sexual assault, as well as provide training and resources to local law enforcement and nonprofit agencies.
The grants will help many nonprofit organizations provide services including forensic interviews, mental health services, medical services referrals, advocacy, community education...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Ballet Theatre School presented its first full production of “The Nutcracker,” where all performances quickly sold out. There were two different casts that gave performances. Cast A performed on Dec. 3 and 11, while Cast B performed on Dec. 4 and the 10. Cullman Ballet Theatre Schools Artistic Director Elaine Willingham spoke about the...
Lionel Bennefield, of Joppa, had been improving in a Birmingham hospital. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Desser Bennefield could not be reached on Friday night, when his condition worsened. The undertaker delivered his body to the Joppa home and it was the first news the family had of his death. Funeral services were held at one o’clock on Sunday...
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Lake Guntersville State Park will host its popular Eagle Awareness Weekends starting in January 2022, through February 2022.
The events will feature live bird demonstrations, programs delivered by notable speakers and guided field trips to view eagles in their natural habitat.
The Eagle Awareness Weekends began in 1985 to coincide with a bald eagle restoration program in Alabama....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce held its Burgers and Brews event at local Dreher’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Monday evening. While the $30 tickets were exclusive to Chamber members, this event was built around the idea of bringing people together for an evening of food, live music and networking. Live music was provided by Stephen McCullough...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Friday night and both games were heated battles between the county rivals. It took a pair of overtimes, but the Lady Warriors topped the Lady Aggies 45-44 and in the boys’ game, Fairview put together a massive fourth quarter to...
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles hosted East Lawrence for a pair of area matchups Friday night and the Lady Eagles took the first contest in dramatic fashion. After falling behind early and trailing for all of regulation, Vinemont was able to tie things up in the fourth quarter and force overtime. The Lady Eagles took...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 10, 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 9
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; toy; $20theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general merchandise
Arrests
December 9
Farley, William S.; 45
FTA- driving without license
Richards,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Sponsorship Dinner took place Tuesday night at Brick Haven Venue. This dinner honors the sponsors of the Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo. Deputy Chad Whaley welcomed the sponsors, saying, “I’m so proud to be able to welcome everybody to this sponsorship dinner. We are very blessed to live...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 6
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 222domestic violence; Hwy. 69 Sattempt to elude police officer; CR 1652burglary; Cupp Rd.theft of property; CR 940harassment; CR 733theft...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This season’s first Alabama Sports Writers Association poll is out, and five local teams earned a spot in the rankings. On the girls’ side, the Good Hope Lady Raiders (7-2) are ranked second in Class 4A, The Fairview Lady Aggies (9-0) came in fourth in Class 5A, and the Cullman Lady Bearcats (9-2) came in ninth...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 8, 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 7
fourth-degree theft of property; third-degree criminal trespass; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW; general merchandise; $48
Arrests
December 7
Lopez III, Ernesto Y.; 41
attempt to eludereckless endangerment (2...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview tipped off area play at home Tuesday night as they hosted Guntersville in a pair of huge games. In a classic back-and-forth contest between both teams, the Lady Aggies ended up taking their game over Guntersville in overtime 49-48 while the fourth quarter proved to be the deciding factor in the boys’ game as the Aggies ended...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrival Winston County High School Yellow Jackets on a brisk Tuesday evening at Allen Stephenson Gym. The Jackets were not good guests as they swept a pair of area matchups from the Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs dropped the first contest of the night to the Lady Jackets 60-41 and the boys fell in a tight game...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 7, 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 6
third-degree theft of property; 2nd Ave. SW; phone; $1,000
Arrests
December 6
Oliver, Amada E.; 39
possession of drug paraphernalia
Valdez, Raymond J.; 46
Grand Jury- unlawful distribution of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fishing 4 a Cure 4 ALS LLC 501c3 is a nonprofit organization began by the Harris family in honor of Danny Harris, who is battling ALS. The group hosts several fundraisers throughout the year with their main one being the annual Bass Tournament at Smith Lake in Cullman. All of the proceeds go to the...
BERLIIN, Ala. - The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department held a Pancake Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday. The event took place from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. with a drive thru and walk-in option for pick up.
“We are doing this for the less fortunate children in Welti, Holly Pond and Fairview schools. We have lists for the kids and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local nonprofit organization Kids Loving Kids, founded by Pam Dodd, is in need of 85 dolls for giveaways on December 11 in Winston, Cullman and Walker counties. The organization also needs any baby and toddler items like baby blankets, diapers, rattles, teething rings, but specifically baby dolls. Toys like LEGO sets, Xbox games, board games and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 2
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Nreceiving stolen property; CR 149domestic violence; CR 1223permitting dogs to run at large; CR 1unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported road rage incident in the Good Hope area on Sunday, December 5.
The CCSO said the incident resulted in an altercation with a person being shot.
As of Monday morning, Cullman County Deputies arrested James Allen Milligan, 72, of Huntsville.
He was charged with the following: attempted murder, aggravated assault...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pine Grove Trading Co. has a true desire to make a house feel like a home, a sentiment the mother/daughter duo store owners share.
Donna Cain and daughter Mallory Arrington have been in business in Holly Pond since 2017, but decided it was time for a location change with a new store front look.
“We take pride...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope will be holding it’s annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will start at the road going into the football field at Good Hope High School. Lineup will start at 11:30 a.m. The parade will end at Good Hope Municipal Park for...
AUBURN, Ala. -- The Cullman High School swim team competed at this weekend’s AHSAA State Championship Swim Meet at Auburn University. Among the 10 qualifying Bearcat swimmers, eight secured a place in Saturday's finals following the preliminary meet on Friday. Throughout the weekend, each swimmer was able to leave competition with a season best in at least one event (relay or individual), representing the...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Details are still coming in following what many on the scene called an alleged road rage shooting near Good Hope Baptist Church.
According to a Tribune crew member on the scene, the alleged shooter fled in a White Buick Enclave but later returned to the scene, where he was placed under arrest by the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
While employees of the Cullman Furniture Company were loading a truck, on Monday, the engine died and when a driver got out to crank it, the gear slipped into reverse and ran backward into the plate glass window. It will take at least
$150 to replace the window.
43,096 bales of cotton had been ginned in Cullman County, up to November...
CULLMAN, Ala. - There were multiple incident reports filed with the Cullman Police Department for attempted vehicle break-ins over the past week.
Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said it is an on-going investigation, but after proactive work from the CPD, they were able to identify those attempting to steal local vehicles.
Clark said Sergeant Trey Higginbotham with the Investigation Division was...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The 32nd Annual Cullman County Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning at noon in downtown Hanceville.
Hanceville Civitan Club President-Elect Brenda Carter said they are excited for another eventful Christmas parade event.
“We start at Wallace State Community College and proceed down Highway-31 to the fire station,” Carter said. “This year, we are honoring...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fans packed Jim Boyd Gymnasium Friday night to see the West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors square off against Brewer and both teams were able to pick up wins over the Patriots. The Lady Warriors downed Brewer 55-36 and the Warriors handled the Patriots 71-60.
West Point 55 - Brewer 36 (Varsity Girls)
West Point got off...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This season was a special one for the Fairview Aggies. The purple and gold posted a school-record 12 wins, scored a school-record 584 points and advanced to the 5A state semifinals for the first time in school history. The Alabama Football Coaches Association (ALFCA) saw how the season played out for the Aggies too and has...
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;...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit celebrated “Giving Tuesday” by donating $2,500 to help Wallace State Community College expand its Small Farmer Training Program into the Farm and Ranch Management Program. A silent auction item the rural lending cooperative donated to the Wallace State Community College Future Foundation Luncheon, held on Nov.17, raised another $150.
The community education program prepares...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home Thursday night to host area openers against Curry and they both put together impressive performances to earn a pair of wins. The Lady Raiders blew past Curry 83-16, knocking down 14 three-pointers in the win to tie the school record and the Raiders defeated the Yellow...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 1A Oakwood Adventist Academy Mustangs, from Huntsville, in the cozy confines of Allen Stephenson Gym on Thursday night. Addison won both games with the ladies corralling the Mustangs 75 to 23 in a rout. The boys' teams played a back-and-forth tooth and nail game with the Addison men coming out on top 63-57.
Addison 75 – Oakwood...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The East Cullman Baptist Association is preparing to hold their annual Christmas Backpacks Mission Project for the 2021 holiday season. This is a donation event designed to provide children in Cullman County with toys, clothes, food and hygiene products, while also sharing the Christmas Story across the community.
The zippered backpacks and packed gifts should be...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 29
domestic violence; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 Sburglary; CR 1223domestic violence; CR 1225criminal mischief; harassment; Leonard Rd.burglary; CR 1139assault; CR 574receiving stolen property;...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office remained busy over Thanksgiving week with approximately half a dozen plus meth-related arrests.
On Sunday, November 28, around 3:00 a.m., CCSO deputies located a suspicious vehicle on the shoulder of Highway 31, south of Cullman.
Joseph Thomas Burleson, 29, of Cullman, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
He...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2022 to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on May 7, 2022. The Class was selected by ballot through a statewide selection committee; votes were tabulated by the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The newly...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation raises money to help cancer patients who are about to start cancer treatment programs who are living at or below the national poverty line. The Foundation assists with basic living expenses, medical bills, dental bills, phone bills, etc.
All funds raised stay in Cullman County to assist patients in the area,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building, enjoying hot chocolate and hot popcorn while the Hanceville High School Band played Christmas music. Operations Manager Jeremy Hill informed the crowd about the donation drive the distribution center is holding through December 17. The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema, a pop-up drive in theatre, will be presenting holiday films at the Cullman Fairgrounds throughout the month of December. Only 45 tickets are available per film. Advance tickets are now on sale at Throwback Outdoor Cinema Event through Eventbrite for $25 per vehicle. The gates are open 30 minutes prior to the beginning...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Family, food and fun were the order of the day at the Library in Addison High School as another proud Addison Senior, Addisyn Smothers signed her scholarship papers to continue her volleyball career and education at Coastal Alabama College in Bay Minnette, Alabama. Addisyn is a five-year volleyball star and two-time State Tournament MVP. Addisyn is also a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive season she’s been named to the second team.
Rutledge, an Albertville native, is the program’s all-time leader in assists with 2,792. She established the single-season assists mark this season with 1,795,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville hosted Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night, but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Aggies and Lady Aggies came away with a pair of wins. The Lady Aggies rolled past the Lady Bulldogs 49-22 and the Aggies defeated Hanceville 61-52.
Fairview 49 - Hanceville 22 (Varsity Girls)
Emma Garcia hit a free throw for Fairview's first...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both Cullman varsity squads hosted their first home games of the season against Madison Academy Tuesday night and both of them collected convincing wins. The Lady Bearcats got things started with a 73-51 victory and the Bearcats followed them with a 57-25 win to remain unbeaten.
Cullman 73 – Madison Academy 51 (Varsity Girls)
Jaden Winfrey scored the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Community Band has announced that their Christmas Concert will be held on Monday, December 6, at the Cullman High School Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m., admission is free and all are welcome!
The Cullman Community Band is sponsored by the City of Cullman and offered its first official performance in 2005. The...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Lil Tootsie is a 1-1.5-year-old Doxie mix. She is a medium-energy gal who is currently perfecting her leash training skills. She is a gal who loves her toys, but overflows with love for her people most of all.
Lil Tootsie is sure to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Curt's Closet, a non-profit organization located at 1101 3rd Ave SE, has over 20 drop off locations in Cullman and has recently added Wallace State Community College to the drop-off list. For Christmas, Curt’s Closet will be providing gifts for 300+ children up to 18 years old. The Bailey Building at Wallace State will have donation...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Judy Snead of Snead's Farmhouse and Deitra Deal will be doing a reading of their new children’s book, “It Takes Two to Make a Farm go Right” at Cullman Health and Rehab center on December 3 at 2:00 p.m. Deitra is the author and publisher of the book which is about Judy’s experience in opening her...
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors and Lady Warriors returned home to host Deshler for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night, but both the Tigers and Lady Tigers went home with wins. The Lady Tigers held off a late rally from the Lady Warriors to win 76-65 and the Tigers edged West Point 63-60 in the...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man for 13 drug and theft warrants on Sunday, November 21.
Deputies from the CCSO arrested Justin Dale Wise, 37, at his residence in the Bremen area.
Wise attempted to flee the residence and resisted the arrest.
Additionally, he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, resisting...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 29, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 26
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 813harassment; CR 436receiving stolen property; 2nd Ave. SWdomestic violence; CR 1235unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1398
November 27
domestic violence; CR 1154domestic violence; CR...
FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local man on sexual abuse charges on Tuesday, November 23.
Arnold Douglas Naramore, 78, of Falkville was arrested in the Vinemont area by Cullman Cullman County Deputies for a Grand Jury Indictment.
The indictment was for sexual abuse in the first degree.
This article will be updated
From the files of 1936:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd, of Hanceville, visited Beech Grove relatives on Sunday.
Mrs. Race Lowery spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert McHan at North Vinemont.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, spent Sunday with his father at Beech Grove.
In 1916, R.E. Lee, John Beyer and Andy Kelhoffer, spent Monday in Bremen.
Doctor G.W....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Vera is a 1-1.5-year-old hound/terrier/Cur mix. She is a low-to-medium-energy gentle-natured gal who is learning about the ends and outs of leash training and is has a precocious and curious nature. She finds comfort being close to her people and responds well...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Jones Chapel Fire Department recently received three different grants from FEMA’S Assistance to Firefighters Grants, the Cullman County Community Development Commission and the Alabama Forestry Commission.
The department has already purchased 25 new air packs with the grant money from Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG). The grant of $175,500 from AFG is the biggest the department...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – On Wednesday, the new Glenda Sapp Doss Bridge on Doss Road in Good Hope was dedicated to Jack Doss’ late wife. The old bridge, in the same location, was a narrow, dangerous, one-lane bridge and did not have guard rails. The bridge was on Jack Doss’ property who gave the strip of land to the...
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. – Fairview’s season continued in Pleasant Grove Friday night when the Aggies hit the field to take on the second-ranked Spartans in the Class 5A Semifinals. It was the first time Fairview has made it the fourth round of the state playoffs and a massive contingent of Aggie fans made the trip to pack the stands...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
November 22
harassment; CR 702domestic violence; Hwy. 69 Sunlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Hwy. 91unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; attempt to elude police officer; Hwy. 69...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Forge Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 by Jim Batson to teach and promote the art of blacksmithing. Mr. Batson wanted to have groups all over the state to make it more accessible. The Cullman chapter was founded in 1990 by David Thompson and meetings would be held at different members’ shops....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The CDC states the best time to get a flu shot is from October-September, but the virus usually peaks around February, so it is still beneficial to get a flu shot in December or later. While many people are wary of the flu shot because they find they get sick after taking it, the flu shot...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Knights of Columbus held their annual Turkey Bazaar Saturday evening, awarding parishioner Andy Gravemen the special prize, a five-foot hanging porch swing donated by Nathaniel Lynn, owner of Lynn's Woodworks.
The long-standing bazaar featured frenzied rounds of ticket-selling, wheel spinning and happy shouts when hams, turkeys, candy, bacon and eggs...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads returned to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Wednesday for the final day of the 65th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament and the Arabian Knights clashed with Lincoln County in this year’s championship game. The Knights and Falcons were neck-and-neck at halftime, but Arab was able to pull away in the second half and win...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging and Doug Davenport with the Parks and Recreation department are partnering to present the Winter Wonderland Senior Night at Sportsman Lake Park. The event will be held on December 9 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and admission to the 19th Annual Winter Wonderland is free to seniors 60 and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 24, 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 22 – 23
Baird, Brandon L.; 31
third-degree assault-domestic violencesecond-degree criminal mischief
Hankins, Joshua J.; 32
probation violation- promote prison contrabandprobation violation- DUI (other substance)
Lyons, Charles C.; 28
possession of drug paraphernaliasecond-degree...
Another One Bites The Dust: Another week, another chaotic outcome that's beginning to paint a clear picture. No. 23 Utah ended the first half with a shocking punt return for a touchdown to down the No. 3 Ducks 28-0 at the half. Utah finished what they started and ended the Pac-12's chance for a playoff berth by knocking out their...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Four local squads were back in action at this year’s Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday night after competing on day one Monday. The Aggies got the afternoon started by pulling away from Lawrence County to collect a 67-49 win, The Broncos followed them with a 67-51 win over Southeastern and Arab downed Cold Springs 41-28...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Sophomore running back Eli Frost rushed for 264 yards and five touchdowns on 25 carries last week to propel Fairview High School into the Class 5A state playoff semifinals for the first time in school history.
His strong showing for the Aggies at Dafford Smith Stadium for Coach George Redding propelled him into this week’s AHSAA Football...
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer to the downtown area. Visit local businesses to check out their beautifully decorated storefronts, or simply visit the official Facebook album, and vote on your favorite display. Participating chamber member businesses will compete to win...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 23, 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
November 22
third-degree theft of lost property; person; Olive St. SW; cashidentity theft; personthird-degree forgery; first-degree theft of property; Kracklin LLC; forged checksthird-degree theft of...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - “Our mission is that no child will ever be abused, no child will go to bed hungry, no infants will ever be shaken in anger, and the cycle of abuse will be stopped. To accomplish our dream, we need your voice and your support.”
That is the mission statement of Cullman Caring For Kids and this...
