ARAB, Ala. - The 2nd Annual Sugarfest was held Saturday, Sept. 4 at Arab City Park. The festival kicked off at 8 a.m. and lasted until 10 p.m., with many events including the Sugar Rush 5K, Cornhole Tournament, Sugar High Rides and Amusements, Sweetie Pie Kids Area, Sweet Rides Cruise In, food trucks, Arts & Crafts Market, Sugarfest After...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- After splitting their matchups with Colbert Heights and Falkville last Thursday, the Vinemont Lady Eagles returned home Tuesday night to face off against East Lawrence in an area matchup. Vinemont edged East Lawrence in the opening set but pulled away to take the next two sets and collect a 3-0 area win.
Vinemont 25 - East Lawrence...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that a bomb threat has been called into West Point Middle School.
According to CCSO Communications Director Chad Whaley, deputies and investigators are on scene now.
Proper procedures and protocols are being followed to ensure the safety of faculty and students. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
The...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 2
receiving stolen property; I-65 NB at MM 308domestic violence; CR 1490violation of protection order; harassment; High School Rd.animals running at large; CR 747trespassing; CR 68harassment; CR 19unlawful possession of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office had two separate incidents which led to three drug trafficking charges over the Labor Day weekend.
Maegan Fay Gibson, 33, of Madison was found passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle in the Colony area.
When found, she was in possession of 24 grams of fentanyl and $3100 in cash. She was...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning in the City of Good Hope at the site of the soon-to-be Good Hope Medical, which will specialize in occupational health and urgent care. The new healthcare complex has been in the planning stages for several months with Dr. Adam Harrison, DO and his wife, Lindsay Harrison, CRNP....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Biden administration’s rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has drawn strong reactions across the country. The disaster at Kabul’s international airport, resulting in 13 American deaths, drew stronger responses, as did the Aug. 31 departure that left behind an unknown number of Americans and allies and billions in military equipment.
For Cullman Veterans of Foreign...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For most people, Labor Day Weekend is the official send off to summer, but in Cullman County, it is also a time to show appreciation for the sweet tater! As the state’s top producer of the sweet potato, this is the 25th year of the Sweet Tater Festival. Besides the milestone anniversary of the popular event,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all green thumbs! House Plant Collective has announced a plant-loving pop-up in Cullman on Sept. 18, with their Plant Bus. The pop-up will be hosted by Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, located at 216 First Avenue SE, from 3-6 p.m.
House Plant Collective owner Jessica Watts told The Tribune, “House Plant Collective was started in 2020...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Monroe is a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. He is a medium-energy gentleman who always minds his manners. Not only is he respectful of personal space, but he practices excellent leash skills. He is a...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week two of the Cullman County Youth Football season is now in the books and there were a full slate of games going on around the county Saturday. The Cullman Bearcats hosted the Fairview Aggies, the Vinemont Eagles took on the Cullman Cyclones on the road, the West Point Warriors hosted the Good Hope Raiders and...
R.W. Riley of Joppa was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of the “Free State of Winston” was visiting friends here this week.
I.C. Gay will take a position with a wholesale house, in Birmingham, next month.
Joseph Minor of Vinemont died on Monday.
Mrs. Laura Bates has returned to her home in Aubry,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Golden Apron Cook Off Competition, sponsored by Werner’s Trading Company, is just around the corner! We hope to see everyone Sept. 18 for this exciting cookoff competition. We are happy to announce our judges for the event will be Mrs. Nell Dunlap, Mr. Josh Wiggins and Senator Garlan Gudger. Don’t forget that all attendees will...
ARLEY, Ala. – After dropping a nail-biter in double overtime at Winston County last week, Meek returned home Friday night to open up region play against the Tigers of Brilliant. Meek dropped last year’s meeting with Brilliant 55-30, but this year was a different story. The Tigers in black and orange got points on the board early to get...
SULLIGENT, Ala. – After falling to local rivals Meek and Holly Pond in their first two games of the season, the Cold Springs Eagles hit the road once again Friday night for a region showdown at Sulligent. However, the Blue Devils scored early and often to take a big lead over the Eagles. Cold Springs wasn’t able to recover,...
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted Area 5 region foe and 2A power Aliceville at beautiful A.G. Hicks stadium on Friday night. Addison came away with a hard fought 19-18 victory but what was more important than the victory was the heart that these Bulldogs showed as they were missing five starters and several coaches, to include Head Coach David Smothers. The missing players...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- In what could prove to be the battle for first place in the region Fairview ran out of gas in a slugfest that was much closer than the final score would tell. Guntersville used the combination of a bruising running game and west coast style passing game to keep the sticks moving and put the Aggies...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After last week’s game was canceled due to Covid-19 cases, the Good Hope Raiders were able to get back on the field Friday night to host a regional showdown with Ashville. The Raiders got it done in all three phases against the Bulldogs and picked up a 40-7 region win to improve to 1-1 on...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- After winning their first two games by a combined score of 84-0, the Holly Pond Broncos looked to keep it going when they hosted Oakman in their region opener on Friday night. Unfortunately for the Holly Pond faithful, the Broncos were on the wrong end of a shutout this time, falling 45-0 to the Wildcats.
On Holly Pond's...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After knocking off Vinemont in the season opener, Hanceville took the week off last week to gear up for Friday night’s road trip and region opener against the Fultondale Wildcats. The Bulldogs got up on the Wildcats early, but Fultondale was able to put points on the board and rally to come back and defeat Hanceville...
MOULTON, Ala. -- On a warm and muggy night, the West Point Warriors traveled north on state route 157 to take on the Lawrence County Red Devils. West Point looked to get back into action after last week’s game was canceled due to Covid protocols. West Point entered the evening with a 2-0 record while Lawrence County was 0-1 but the...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- An injury plagued Vinemont Eagles team hosted the JB Pennington Tigers to open region play Friday night and unfortunately for Eagles fans, Pennington handed the Eagles a 49-6 loss.
The Eagles held tough in the first quarter forcing a punt and a turnover on downs, but on the first play of the second quarter Pennington defense forced...
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – After dropping a tight game on the road against Guntersville last week, Arab was back on the road Friday night looking to bounce back with a region win at Fort Payne. The Knights were able to do just that, putting together a stellar defensive performance and collecting a 20-7 win over the Wildcats.
Fort Payne struck...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home under the lights at Oliver Woodard Stadium to host another big rival Friday night. The first half between the ‘Cats and the Tiger was neck and neck, but Hartselle was able to take advantage of turnovers and big plays to pull away in the second half and take the region...
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Venkat completed his medical school at JSS Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California. He went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 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
September 1
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; McNabb Dr. SW
September 2
Arrests
September 2
Walker, Travis R.; 22
FTA- driving while license suspendedFTA- run red lightFTA- fail to yieldFTA- switched...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams open the season today in the 16th annual Foothills Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Jacksonville State University Oxford’s Choccolocco Park Sports Complex.
Wallace State’s women compete in the 4K at 6 p.m. and the men follow with the 5K at 6:45.
It kicks off the first of six regular season meets for Wallace State spanning September and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck that happened on Highway-278 East at 5:35 a.m. on Friday killed two local men.
Bruce Bentley, 55, of Cullman and Patrick Mize, 24, of Cullman were the drivers of a Ford Galaxy and Ford Fiesta, respectively. They were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick.
The wreck...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle at a closed business near the Gold Ridge community in the early hours of Friday morning.
The CCSO K-9 ‘Big’ was deployed, and a “free air sniff” of the vehicle was conducted.
Big alerted on the vehicle and a search was conducted. Just over 0.5 pound of meth was recovered...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant officially reopened its doors six weeks ago and have been making a lot of noise since. Co-owner Christine Chamblee sat down with The Tribune to discuss the changes made to inspire the recent and growing success.
When asked about the state of business since the grand reopening, Chamblee shared, “The support from...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 85th Annual Meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2021, at Northbrook Church. This year’s business meeting will be open for members to attend, but due to concerns for public health and safety, all additional activities planned for the day, including food, games and entertainment, have been canceled.
“The co-op staff had a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the school on Thursday night.
An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 7:00 p.m. Cullman Police and school administrators responded immediately to safely evacuate the campus. Police and school employees...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After sweeping Hanceville in three straight sets Monday, Good Hope returned home Thursday afternoon to host another area match with the Lady Bulldogs and they collected another area win over Hanceville after sweeping the match 25-10, 25-10 and 25-13.
Good Hope 25 - Hanceville 10 (First set)
The first match saw Good Hope jump out to an...
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Sept 1, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 77 COVID positive patients, 12 of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be vigilant in mask wearing and social distancing. Everyone should continue to follow precautions to prevent...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 30
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 831domestic violence; CR 509unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy. 278 Etheft of property; CR 1583shooting...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — This week is the last week to visit the Country Legends Rediscovered exhibition at the Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College.
The exhibition featuring stage wear, costumes and memorabilia from the private collection of country singer/songwriter and north Alabama native Coby Greer. It will be open through Saturday, Sept. 4. Museum hours are Tuesday-Friday from...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Downtown Grill, a restaurant on 4th Street in Cullman, announced on their Facebook page that their business caught fire early Thursday morning.
According to their page, they said they will be closed until further notice and will continue to update their customers regularly on the status of their restaurant.
“It is important for all of our customers...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The 25th Annual Smith Lake Park Sweet Tater Festival will take place this Labor Day weekend. The two-day event will take place Sunday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission to the festival is $5 and the armband received is good for both days. The festival will...
(Photo courtesy of REHAU)
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU’s Cullman location is celebrating its 25th birthday by announcing plans to expand its plant. The expansion plan is expected to cost $50 million for new production equipment and tooling, and will involve significant rearrangement within the plant facility. This project was prompted by a contract win for REHAU to build exterior polymer-based...
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.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 1, 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
August 31
harassment; person; Cullman Shopping Centerthird-degree domestic violence; person; Dialsdale Dr. Sw
Arrests
August 31
Smitherman, Brelyn A.; 24
FTA- driving without driver’s license
Aldijaili, Michael H.; 24
third-degree domestic...
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified General, Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Venkat Kanthimathinathan, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Venkat completed his medical school at JSS Medical College and completed his residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California. He went on to complete a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the first two weeks of football season officially in the books, its time for our local teams to begin region play and there’s a full slate of regional matchups set to kick off Friday night. Cullman will return home to face the hated Hartselle Tigers, Fairview will host Guntersville in a massive Region 7 showdown,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Gramps is a 10-year-old Lab mix. He is a low-to-medium-energy senior who can often be seen in the kiddie pool relaxing and cooling off his paws. He has a noticeably huge appetite for, not only food, but exploring his yard and finding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama sees a new surge in COVID cases, especially due to the Delta variant, Cullman Regional Medical Center runs close to state averages on its statistics. A major culprit, beyond the virus itself, is a lack of vaccinations; only a few current patients are fully vaccinated.
As of Tuesday afternoon, CRMC had 72 hospitalized COVID patients,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Tuesday night just before 8:00 p.m. on Highway 278.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, Tressie Wisner, 78, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident
The incident occurred near County Road 1147 on Highway 278 near Spring Hill.
This article will be updated as more information becomes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The former mayor of Baileyton who lost his seat as the incumbent in the 2020 race was arrested for five Grand Jury warrants on Tuesday.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Johnny Brant Dyar, 78, of Baileyton was arrested by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office earlier today.
His charges included:
Public Order crimes,Use of official position or office...
David Ray Young was born March 2, 1930, in Cullman County. He was the son of Harvey and Lillia (Seay) Young of Ebenezer. Young enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War.
Young was a telephone switchboard operator assigned to Headquarters Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division (The Victory Division). From July 14-21, 1950, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local author Reba Whitley has released her new book titled, ‘The Mountain Shack Mystery.’ Whitley was born and raised in Cullman and has worked in local ministry for over 30 years. When asked about her thoughts on having her book available at Yates Chance Christian Bookstore, she responded, “I am thrilled that my book is now...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic will be hosting its first Community Cares Celebration at the Cullman Housing Authority on Cleveland Avenue Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There will be free food, door prizes, COVID vaccines, health screenings, activities for kids and so much more.
This event will be family friendly, featuring loads of fun...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 31, 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
August 30
harassing communications; person
Arrests
August 30
Cook, Jason C.; 44
public intoxication
Hill, David C.; 29
FTA- insurance violation (2 counts)FTA- driving without driver’s license (2 counts)
Jones Jr., Jimmie...
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. - Cullman High School teacher and coach Casey Harbin has been passed the baton as Burgermeister for the 2021 Cullman Oktoberfest. With Cullman’s German heritage and history, Oktoberfest is an annual event that brings members together from all across the community with local and German-themed activities.
On the process of being chosen as Burgermeister, Harbin said, “To the...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued warnings of the potential impact Hurricane Ida is expected to have on Cullman County and North Alabama. With flooding and tornadoes possible across the area, residents are urged to be weather aware and have a plan in place, including the locations of the nearest community shelters to you.
Community storm...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 26
criminal mischief; Teem Rd.theft of property; Hwy. 91unlawful possession of controlled substance; Trimble Rd.theft of property; CR 1640
August 27
theft of property; CR 587unauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 613unlawful...
Paul G. Absher was born March 7, 1921 in Cullman County. His parents were Isaac and Hattie Absher of Steppville (Hanceville). His father was a veteran who fought in World War I and Paul’s brother Horace was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Paul enlisted in the Army and served in World War II. Although his available...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.
Take Action
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, use generators, pressure washers, grills and similar items outdoors only. Generators should be used at least 20 feet away from your home.Identify and throw away food that may not be safe to eat.Check with local...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the beginning of the 2021 youth football season and there was a great slate of games to enjoy across the county, but several games were unfortunately canceled due to COVID-19. The Cold Springs at Fairview Fireplug matchup and the Cullman Cyclones v Good Hope Raider games were called off this week, but the Bearcats traveled...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As Hurricane Ida pushes through the Gulf of Mexico and a likely point of landfall on the Louisiana coast becomes clearer, National Weather Service forecasters warn that a probable major storm will impact north Alabama Monday night and through the day Tuesday. Flooding and tornadoes will be possible across the region, including Cullman County.
In the long-term...
In observance of Youth Week in Cullman, a group of high school and college students became city officers for a day on Tuesday.
They were:
Mayor Barbara Gaddy, of Sacred Heart Junior College, City Clerk, Margaret Ussery, of Sacred Heart Junior College, Councilwomen Ollie Carden, of Sacred Heart Academy, Councilman Asa Blalock, of Cullman High, Councilman Victor Hagman, of Saint...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cross Creek Golf Course was packed for the inaugural John E. Hunt Golf Tournament Saturday with 34 teams made up of 136 players out on the course competing. The proceeds from the tournament go towards each year’s John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship fund. The first scholarship was awarded to Cort Chandler earlier this summer and after...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Pooh Bear is a 5-year-old Blue Heeler. He is a medium-energy cheerful guy who can always be found with a big smile on his face. He often displays attachment to his toys, and especially an affinity for any toy that rolls. He...
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Ryker Morgan scored from 10 yard out on Winston County’s first play of overtime to give the Yellow Jackets a thrilling 28-22 overtime win over Meek at Malcolm-Blake Stadium in Double Springs on Friday night.
Meek forced overtime with a Cam Deaver touchdown run and 2-point conversion with 26 seconds left on the clock to make the score...
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – After hammering Albertville in their season opener last week, the Arab Knights hit the road for one of their biggest tests of the season this week. It was a neck-and-neck contest most of the way, but the Wildcats were able to pull ahead midway through the final frame and held onto their lead to defeat Arab...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Tonight was Senior Night for the Cold Springs Eagles as they hosted the Holly Pond Broncos in their home opener. The Eagles looked to pick up their first win of the season, but unfortunately for them and the Cold Springs fans, it wasn't meant to be as Holly Pond had a solid game on the ground...
LYNN, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far western corner of Winston County to take on the 1A Lynn Bears in a county series that Addison has dominated over the years. Addison was sluggish all night and came away with a 28-0 win over the Bears. Addison was penalized for 135yards, more than Lynn's offense gained in the game,...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies Friday night in their second straight county matchup to open the season. After a very tight first half, 28 unanswered points by the Aggies helped them pull away and claim a 56-28 road victory. The Eagles played the Aggies tough in the first half but a rash of second...
JASPER, Ala. – After shutting out Grissom at home in their season opener, the Cullman Bearcats hit the road Friday night to travel to Jasper for a rivalry showdown with the Vikings. The game was tight and heated for all four quarters, but a pair of turnovers and 125 penalty yards were too much for the ‘Cats to overcome...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, troopers arrested Austin Edward Turrentine, 20, of Cullman at 11:38 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20,
Turrentine was arrested and charged with reckless murder, reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.
The arrest is the result of a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:08 a.m. on July 24, 2020...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 27, 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
August 26
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; third-degree criminal trespass; person; Logan St. SWunauthorized use of vehicle; person; Dripping Springs Rd. NW
Arrests
August 26
Neely, Zachary G.; 40
possession of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — A Hanceville project funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act has been completed.
A stretch of Commercial St. in downtown Hanceville has been resurfaced, while curb ramps and crosswalks in the area have been replaced to ensure the city’s pathways are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Rebuild Alabama Act grant, which was prepared and submitted...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be hosting their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run Sept. 24-30. This event will be held in support of the Cullman County Public Library System. There is a registration fee of $25, with online registration available at https://raceroster.com/events/2021/49647/2nd-annual-book-it-virtual-5k.
Member of the Friends of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Don Malone, 60, of Guntersville, was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in the shooting death of Joshua Adam White, 35, also of Guntersville. The shooting happened on Monday, July 16, 2018 at a residence in the New Canaan community in Cullman County. Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas dismissed the charges under Alabama’s “stand your...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 18th-ranked volleyball team registered its second conference victory on the young season Wednesday night, sweeping Bevill State (25-9, 25-16, 25-10) on the road.
The Lions (5-1), coached by Randy Daniel, have defeated the Bears and Bishop State in early Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) action.
Sophomore Savannah Rutledge, a 2nd-team NJCAA All-American last season, finished with 32 assists...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 26, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 23
criminal mischief; CR 617unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1568domestic violence; menacing; CR 1114domestic violence; CR 461theft of property; CR 1355criminal mischief; CR 1772unlawful...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners of the Tales of Your Tails Writing Competition were announced at Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday. This competition took place over the summer and was hosted by The Friends of the Public Library. The deadline for submissions was July 15, and the young writers have been waiting patiently for the announcement of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Aug. 25, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 79 COVID positive patients, 16 of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be vigilant in mask wearing and social distancing. Everyone should continue to follow precautions to prevent...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three people have been charged with chemical endangerment of a child after a one year old tested positive for methamphetamine during a DHR wellness check.
According to the Cullman Police Department’s Public Relations Director Adam Clark, Greg W. Wallace, 50, of Vinemont, Cassie Nealy, 33 and Jordan Parker, 26 were each charged with warrants for chemical endangerment...
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. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 25, 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
August 23
leaving scene of accident; person; 3rd Ave. SE and CR 715; damage to ’09 Toyota Camry; $500
August 24
third-degree theft of property;...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman County Schools continues to monitor COVID-19 numbers at our 29 campuses and make appropriate adjustments as needed to protect students, faculty, and staff. As of Wednesday, August 25, student enrollment absences due to either a positive COVID test, or because they have been identified as a close contact, is reaching one-third. As a result, the...
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...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With week zero in the books, our local squads are turning their attention to this week’s approaching matchups. Friday night’s slate is highlighted by several local rivalries including West Point v. Good Hope, Cold Springs v. Holly Pond and Vinemont v. Fairview. Meek, Cullman, Arab and Addison will all be on the road for their contests...
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...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 24, 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
August 22
third-degree burglary; person; Grafenstatte St. NW; miscellaneous
August 23
Arrests
August 23
Doss, Andy M.; 62
FTA- third-degree domestic violence (3 counts)FTA- resisting arrestFTA- disorderly conduct
Drane, Anthony G.;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman and surrounding areas saw two huge weekends which hosted around 100,000 people with events at York Family Farm.
Two weeks ago, Rock the South returned after a 2020 hiatus, which the community has hosted for nearly a decade. This last weekend, “Save America Trump Rally” was hosted at the same venue.
Each event brought...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Services will be held Tuesday morning for 8-year-old Lillie Handley of Holly Pond. She became known as Princess Lillie throughout the community and according to her mom, Kelly, she “Came out of the womb smiling.” That smile would result in thousands of people coming together in support of Lillie and the Handley family as she...
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Paul’s Lutheran School will be hosting their Inaugural Golden Apron Competition on Saturday, Sept. 18. This competition will be a cook-off fundraiser for the school, and the theme will be ‘Tailgate’ and will have three categories: Appetizer, Main Dish and Dessert. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category, with the...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors opened up their 2021 JV season at home Monday night as they welcomed the Haleyville Lions. Behind a solid running game and a great game plan defensively, the Warriors ended up holding off the Lions at the end 14-8.
West Point got off to a slow start on their first defensive series,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 23, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 19
domestic violence; CR 1502trespassing; CR 1294burglary; CR 398unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157theft of property; CR 1564harassment; CR 702domestic violence; criminal mischief; CR 1086theft...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former President Donald J. Trump visited Cullman Saturday, drawing a crowd that filled the York Family Farm, the west side venue known for the city’s annual “Rock the South” music festival. Despite complaints from local Trump detractors that the rally would be a “super spreader” event, gates opened to a flood of visitors in the early...
LEESBURG, Va. – REHAU announces the 25-year anniversary of the establishment of its production plant in Cullman, Ala. The plant began operations in early 1996 with 30 employees producing bumpers for the 1997 SUV of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International made in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility has expanded to about 1,000,000 square feet with nearly 800 employees, and currently operates as...
The first crate of Cullman County strawberries was sold by D.C. Chambers of Route One, Cullman this week for $5.50.
William M. Dean of Arkadelphia has been named by the Birmingham Ministerial Association to preach the annual sermon at the college church, McCoy Memorial Methodist, on May 18.
Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Jordan of Trimble were injured in an automobile accident...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon returned to Stonebridge Farms on Thursday, and guest speakers Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnett took the stage to discuss the great things happening within the school systems of Cullman County.
Kallhoff spoke first, recognizing his City Board of Education members in attendance for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the gates opened Thursday evening at Oliver Woodard Stadium for Cullman High School’s first regular season game of the year, everything seemed normal. The Cullman and Grissom football teams were warming up on the field, the smell of popcorn filled the air and young kids were poised for a possible roll down the grassy hill....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Dr. Olivia Walker’s path to opening her career door began at Wallace State Community College.
Walker is currently a physical therapist in Fayetteville, Georgia, working with acute rehabilitation patients. After graduating from Wallace State in 2015, Walker transferred to the University of Alabama, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Performance and Exercise Science in 2017...
ADDISON, Ala. -- On a warm, muggy night in A.G. Hicks Stadium in beautiful Addison, Alabama, the 2A Addison Bulldogs hosted the county rival 4A Haleyville Lions. Addison won a terrific game, 29-27 over the visiting Lions to start the season 1-0. The game wasn’t decided until the final drive.
The game started with Haleyville taking the ball at their...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- If you’ve never seen the lightning shooting monster King Ghidorah from the Godzilla movies then you have a chance to see it up close this season with Fairview’s three-headed monster in quarterback Parker Martin and running backs Tyler Simmons and Eli Frost. The Aggies shocked the stadium coming out in all gold uniforms and struck like...
ARLEY, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Arley to take on Meek in the season opener for both teams Friday night and behind a strong running game and a stout defense, the Tigers rolled to a 40-6 win over the Eagles.
Cold Springs got the ball at the 44-yard line to start out the game, but Meek's defense held tough...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond opened up the 2021 season on its home field Friday night and got things started with a dominant performance. The Broncos hammered Brindlee Mountain 53-0, limiting the Lions to -22 yards of total offense and racking up 270 yards on the ground. Andy Light, Austin Marsh and Landon Perkins each ran in a...
