CULLMAN - The David Mathews Center for Civic Life (DMC) held its first of three forums in the city of Cullman in efforts to increase civic engagement in the city as well as the state of Alabama. Tuesday night’s forum, held at the North Alabama Agriplex, started promptly at 5:30 and centered around where Cullman is today in order...
James Walter Brock III was born December 1, 1946 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the Vietnam War. Brock was attached to 3rd Marine Division (Amphibious Forces), 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, E Company. His occupation was Rifleman.
He began his tour of duty September 26, 1967. His battalion, nicknamed the Magnificent Bastards,...
GADSDEN - It was smooth sailing Friday afternoon for the Cullman Bearcats as they routed the Southside Panthers 11-2.
After being retired in order in the first inning, Cullman blew the lid off the game by sending eight men to the plate, five of which touched home. Noah Fondren started the offensive onslaught with an infield single. Jacob Heatherly would...
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...
Cullman County Revenue Commissioner Barry Willingham / Cullman County
CULLMAN - It’s time for the annual registration or renewal of homestead exemptions for folks older than 65.
Property owners older than 65 can qualify for an extra ad valorem tax discount on their homesteads, but they must register for it per Alabama law. To explain it all, Cullman County Revenue Commissioner...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Meek High School Varsity Cheerleaders will be competing in the AHSAA North Regional Cheer Event on Monday, November 1. The event will take place at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville and is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
The varsity cheerleaders are competing in the 1A-2A class against seven other teams. They will be hosting...
From the Files of 1902
Albert Shell is recovering from an illness.
Beautiful kitchen cabinets - $6.00 at Drehers’. Adv.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allred, Junior, of Birmingham are visiting relatives at Fontella.
J.S. Jones, Frank Bridges, Joe Little and John Lee, of Trimble were in the city on Tuesday.
Professor C.W. Speegle will go to Jasper on business on Saturday.
J.L. Hagler is the...
CULLMAN – After a year of preparation, the work to restore the St. Bernard Library has begun. The final design was presented by Hendon and Huckestein Architectural firm of Birmingham, Ala., and was accepted in late summer. Abbot Cletus Meagher, O.S.B., of St. Bernard signed the contractual agreement with Eidson and Associates of Cullman, who will serve as the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Back in May, the City of Cullman announced it would be making improvements to Depot Park, including changes to the park’s infrastructure. On Tuesday, June 13, renderings showing what the park will look like in the future were released.
“These improvements will establish a foundation for park enrichment, benefiting the community for years to come,” said a...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Lady Raiders were back home Thursday night to host Cordova and they couldn’t contain the hot bats of the Lady Blue Devils. After a couple scoreless innings, Cordova plated four runs in the third and fourth innings before pulling away in the fifth to defeat the Lady Raiders 15-2.
Addyson Burgess started the...
CULLMAN - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next week with fun-filled events scheduled for the facility and students to honor the exciting commemoration.
With its current enrollment of approximately 510 primary students and 100 head start students, CCPS provides the solid foundation of quality education that is the hallmark of the Cullman City School...
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill / Tribune File Photo
Alabama Sec. of State John Merrill will be at the Brushy Pond Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 2 to call the weekly bingo game at 10 a.m.
The senior center is located at 2729 County Road 143, Bremen, Alabama 35033.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office made multiple arrests late last week in regard to theft and/or drugs.
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Faith Loggins Carter, 54, of Vinemont, was stopped for traffic violations in the Vinemont area.
Cullman County Deputies were able to determine that the vehicle she was driving had been reported stolen.
She was placed under arrest...
Photo: Ty Parker teaching new band students at Harmony School
LOGAN - For those unfamiliar, Harmony School is a community school near Logan and Crane Hill in Cullman, and is an amalgamation of three communities. The school houses grades kindergarten through eighth, at which point most of the students move on to West Point High School for their 9th-12th grade...
CULLMAN - On Saturday, April 30, starting at 6 p.m., the Busy Bee Café will hold what has become an annual celebration of its reopening back in 2012 after being destroyed by the tornadoes of April 2011.
For the fourth annual event, the local dive will start the evening off with a burger-eating contest.
“We celebrate the reopening every year,” said...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The residents and staff of Westminster Assisted Living capped off a weeklong celebration of National Assisted Living Week with a family car parade Friday afternoon. The residents were thrilled to come out and see their families and loved ones, even if it was from a distance. Cars were brightly decorated with colorful balloons, signs, flowers and...
A group of eight made up of Wallace State Nursing faculty and students will travel to Kenya March 27-April 7 for a global health outreach with Kenya Relief. A week of events were held March 18-22 in advance of their trip. Pictured from left are, in front, students Holly Smith, Nicole Stoddard, Ashley McClintock and Karly Payne; in back,...
CULLMAN - An officer-involved shooting occurred at Austin Avenue and Interbitzen Street in Cullman Tuesday night after a suspect pulled a revolver on police. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m.
"We had an officer-involved shooting. Two Cullman City Police officers stopped a suspect who was believed to be involved in a high speed chase last night," said Cullman Police Chief...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently announced its official Spring 2023 SGA Election results and the following students were elected to either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges:
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President - Collier DobbsExecutive Secretary - Olivia FrazierExecutive Vice President - Josie SchmittVice President for Academic Affairs - Johnny FosterVice President for Diversity,...
The City of Cullman Planning Commission meets in the Cullman City Hall auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. The public is invited to attend. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the City of Cullman Planning Commission tackled a longer than usual agenda, holding nine public hearings and votes on housing developments...
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...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flowers can make someone smile, and this week, Cullman Florist is lighting up faces as part of Teleflora’s annual Make Someone Smile Week. As part of the program, which runs July 18-24, Cullman Florist and its volunteers are delivering 500 plants in “smile” mugs to the many deserving recipients at Cullman Regional Medical Center and members...
BOAZ, Ala. – The Arabian Knights bounced back with an impressive win at Crossville last week and they stayed on the road Friday night to face Boaz in another regional matchup and the Knights brought some fireworks with them. Arab racked up 49 points in the first half on its way to an impressive, 56-17 road win over the...
Larkwood Drive, following the Christmas 2015 flood
CULLMAN - On Christmas Day 2015 the rain was falling...and falling...and falling. Estimates ranged from 8-10 inches in a 24-hour period, rivers and creeks overflowed, roads were washed away and bridges were submerged. Larkwood Bridge in Cullman sat 5 feet below the water line, while the city's wastewater treatment plant suffered more than...
CULLMAN COUNTY - Agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on Friday arrested eight individuals for various drug charges in two separate incidents.
After a tip from a local resident, CNET agents visited Countryside Acres in Fairview where drug activity was believed to be occurring. Agents searched a residence where...
Visitation service for James R. Weeks will be held Friday, February 06, 2015 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held following the visitation at Moss Service Funeral home at 2 p.m.
JASPER, Ala. - The No. 3-ranked Jasper Vikings opened the season with a 21-19 victory over rival Cullman Thursday night at Ki-Ro/Gambrell Field. The win marked the first time since 2010 the Vikings earned a defeat over Cullman, and it was the first win against the Bearcats in a home game since 2004. The win also gives Jasper the...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman hosted Hayden in Tuesday night hoops action, looking to build some momentum going into area tournaments next week. The Lady Bearcats rolled past the Lady Wildcats 68-26 while the Bearcats eased past the Hayden 96-56.
Cullman 68 - Hayden 26 (varsity girls)
Cullman jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead early behind fast-break baskets by Ava McSwain...
Photo: Patrick Dunagan with son Landon and fiancée, Britney Gato
I want to help make Good Hope the best it can be. I have seen the city progress, and I want to be a part of its continued growth.”
Patrick Dunagan
GOOD HOPE - Patrick Dunagan, a lifelong citizen of Good Hope, today announced he will seek the Place 2 (roads) seat...
Photo: Kathy and Doug McGrew, center, are thankful for the help Doug received from Lynn Hill, left, and Mason Jones, right, when he suffered a heart attack in the gym at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center. Hill, a nurse practitioner at Cullman Dermatology, and Jones, an Aquatic Center employee and nursing student at Wallace State Community College, teamed...
From The Files Of 1937:
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is insured for $27,777,245, against loss by fire. The state itself is carrying $18,566,815 of this insurance and the balance is reinsured in old line companies. The state also carries tornado insurance on this property, to...
Ollie is available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to the Pet of the Week:
“We are pleased to introduce you to Ollie. He is approximately 2 years old and currently available for adoption. His adoption fee is $90, which includes a 5-in-1 (DHLPP)...
BERLIN, Ala. - During its July meeting, the Berlin Town Council continued to expand the municipality's borders through annexation and also discussed plans to set up a temporary town hall. It also worked on development plans for the 20-acre property it recently purchased next to the community center.
The three properties annexed Monday night were all along the east side of County Road 747,...
The Japan America Society of Alabama annual meeting was held earlier this month at Regions Field in Birmingham. Two Cullman companies - Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies and Topre America - were presented certificates honoring their job creation and capital investment in the state in 2016.
Pictured above: From left: Vince Perez, Alabama Department of Commerce; Peggy Smith, Cullman Area Chamber...
CULLMAN - During a busy session Thursday morning, the Cullman County Commission approved its fiscal year 2018 budget. The budget totaled $54.2 million, with $21.5 million in the General Fund.
County Administrator Gary Teichmiller stated that the 2018 budget represented a 2.6 percent increase over this year’s budget, with most increases coming from increased healthcare costs and a one-time payout...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Friday, May 7, 2021, “Relay Day – A Community Coming Together Against Cancer” in recognition of Relay For Life of Cullman County’s “Lights on First Drive Thru Luminaria and Survivor Parade” scheduled for that day.
"We thank Mayor Jacobs, the City of Cullman and the residents of...
Wallace State students Kaitlyn Richards, left, and Ryan Ratliff are both participating in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program through April 25.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State students Kaitlin Richards and Ryan Ratliff have each been selected as National Aeronautics and Space (NASA) Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS).
Both Richards and Ratliff began the five-week online program on March 21. Through...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to those with memory loss and their caregivers, was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19 early in 2020 but was soon back up and running after a little advice from similar programs in other cities and a little creativity on the part of its own leaders.
In a message to The...
YEA Instruct Inc: Local YEA! and Cullman High School students Zane Manley, right, and Parker Van Dyke take their turn in front of the video camera shortly after arriving in New York for the Saunders Scholars National Conference & Competition. (Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center)
CULLMAN - The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is going places in Year...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced on Wednesday that it is facing a serious shortfall in its annual funding campaign that will affect the amount of support it can give to its 19 local partner agencies, as well as other community programs.
UWCC is asking the community to help close the gap.
United Way’s annual fundraising campaign...
Beginning in August, Mrs. Cathi Bradford, Hanceville Middle School’s sixth-grade English teacher, reintroduced and began reinforcing cursive writing with her sixth-grade students.
Students are taught the three Ps of penmanship: pencil position, paper position and posture. Following these foundational basics, students learn the “why” behind cursive to make it relevant in their lives. This year, this practice culminated in a...
CULLMAN - Former Cullman County Sheriff David Laney passed away early this morning at his home. He was 60 years old.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick says Laney died of natural causes.
Laney served as sheriff from January 1991- January 1995. He was also a poultry farmer.
Visitation will be Thursday, beginning at 6 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Services will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional and the City of Cullman have joined with U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama; Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker; Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman; Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview; Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle; and Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope to launch a campaign to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
The campaign, dubbed “It’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Downtown Cullman’s landmark All Steak Restaurant held its official re-opening Monday, with new owners Dyron Powell and Zac Wood cutting the ribbon at the center of a large crowd that included Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the city council, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President Leah Bolin and staff, and Dale Greer from the Cullman...
The 45th annual Arley Day, sponsored by the Arley Women’s Club, was held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Hamner Park. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
ARLEY - Years ago, a small group of women in Arley wanted the citizens to celebrate the town with a day of games and music. Now, 45 years later and more than 80 members...
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is sending out a call for help for this Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1714 Tally Ho St. in Cullman near the bowling alley. Volunteers are encouraged to come for part of the day or the entire time to help bag up apples.
Approximately 10,000-15,000 pounds of apples will be...
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man was recently arrested and charged with two counts of cruelty to animals. The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred last month.
Cullman County Animal Control Director Rodney Banister said a call was received for a welfare check on two canines at a county residence back on June 17. He said the animals were...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 8. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman Count Sheriff’s Office
Cooper, Destiney Rose, 23
intimidating a witness
terrorist threats
Cox, James Douglas, 37
writ of arrest- child support
Gardner, Jeffrey Blake, 29
failure to appear- third-degree burglary
Grubbs, Trena Faye, 38
public intoxication
Henson, Krystal Lynn, 32
third-degree theft of property
Morales, Erick Mitchelin, 21
grand jury- enticing a child for immoral...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management instructors Amy Moore, left, and Sabrina Flanigan, right, with two of the attendees of the recent Look Good Feel Better program hosted at the college, Angie Dingler, second from left, and Renee Quick.
HANCEVILLE - As the women applied blush, mascara and lipstick, they shared the stories of their battle against cancer and forged...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Holly Pond senior Raylee Beeson about some of the many memories she made in her Bronco years.
"I was involved in the Pep Club (ninth and 10th grade), the Key Club and FCCLA (9th-12th grade). Key Club was always a fun experience because I got to volunteer with many things,...
I’m set up beside a lady selling some amazing baklava and baked goods, kale, chow chow, peaches, tomatoes, squash, and 'Sophie the soap baby approved' peach Popsicles.”
Elizabeth McDowell, Owner of Hippimama Bath & Beauty
CULLMAN – Those that love fresh fruit and vegetables but have a hard time getting to Festhalle Farmers Market in time to get them are in luck. The...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for May 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Cody, Steven Lynn, 40
FTA- attempting to commit a controlled substance crime
Collins, Brenda Diane, 36
possession of drug paraphernalia
illegal possession of prescription medicine
unlawful possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)
Floyd, Lewis Donald Jr., 37
attempting...
ARLEY, Ala. – The Tigers of Meek got the 2022 season started on their home field Friday night and they kicked things off with a win. Maplesville traveled to Arley to face off against the Tigers after winning 11 games a season ago, but the Red Devils couldn’t find a win tonight and Meek collected a convincing, 36-12 win...
ADDISON, Ala. - Myrna Tuggle is a fixture of Addison, AL. She has lived there her entire life, except for a few years spent in Birmingham. She just celebrated her 82nd birthday in December 2021 and owns and operates the Addison Auto Parts Store. Her husband Jimmy Ray opened the store in 1967. They were married in 1959 just...
Milo's opened in its current location in Cullman on July 6, 2017. (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Milo’s Hamburgers is celebrating the first anniversary of its Cullman location.
“We will be having giveaways (free food!!) going on Thursday- Saturday,” said Julianna Hallman, manager of local store marketing for Milo’s.
“It has been an honor to serve the people of Cullman through putting...
Front, center: Hunter Cason; front, left to right: Trey Herschehahn, Kayla Harbison and Cameron White; back, left to right: Alex McCracken, Dawson Oden, Sebastian Simpson and Nicholas Ard. Not pictured are teacher Stacey Ziegenbein and Aide Cathy Screws. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Juniors and seniors at the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) have been...
The Krystal sign lies in the parking lot of 1701 Second Ave. Monday morning. The restaurant location closed Sunday night. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 10-22-18 4:36 p.m.
CULLMAN - Krystal in Cullman closed to the public temporarily at the end of the business day Sunday, but according to franchisee partner John Jones, a new location will be open...
Photo shows last year’s Torch Run participants.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, May 3, the seventh annual Cullman County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take off from the Cullman County Courthouse at 9 a.m., with officers from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the Cullman Police Department racing their way toward Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium, where...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 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
July 8
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Penske Leasing; 2nd Ave. SW; catalytic converter; $500
Arrests
July 8
Oliver, Michael A.; 43
unlawful possession/receiving controlled substance
Fanning, Ricky D.; 29
public...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Since being named Cullman police chief by the Cullman City Council on Dec. 5, 2022, David Nassetta has settled into his new position with ease. Nassetta said he is very thankful for the support of Mayor Woody Jacobs and the members of the city council.
The chief said he is very excited about new hires and the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It was a special day for 11-year-old Cullman County Child Development Center student Blakeley Richards. After growing it out for two years, Richards had her hair cut Tuesday afternoon to be donated and used to make wigs for children with leukemia through the Hugs-U-Wear program, a part of the Childhood Leukemia Foundation.
Blakeley’s mother Laina Fine and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Warehouse 25, a new arts and crafts shop, has been open in the Warehouse District since February, but held their grand opening earlier this month, on April 9. They have various handmade crafts from different vendors. Each vendor has an area in the store to sell their merchandise. The store is the second business to be...
Children look over tables full of gifts at the Town of Baileyton's Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. / Heather Mann
BAILEYTON - Christmas is a time for friends and families to gather together, and what is a community but one big family? Many cities and towns take pride in holding Christmas celebrations for their communities to enjoy, and...
Left to right: Garlan E. Gudger, Jr., John W. Cook, Andy Page, Woody Jacobs, Jenny Folsom and Clint Hollingsworth
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman tonight swore in its city council and new mayor for 2016-2020. It was a packed house at Cullman City Hall, with people filling the seats and lining the walls around the auditorium.
After an invocation by...
Graduation will be Friday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Decatur.
First row, l-r: Maddie Grace Giers, Tyler Brock, Katelyn Reeves, Ashley Terry, Michaela Sutherland and Emma Thompson
Second row, l-r: Brilye Speegle, Adria Latta
Third row, l-r: Grace Walker, Clara Lanier, Nathan Woodard, Deborah Soloman and Abbie Clemons
Fourth row, l-r: Charis Freeman, Micah Freeman
Fifth row, l-r: Lori...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 27-30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
Bennefield, Jeremy Alvis, 36
possession of drug paraphernalia
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Brockman, Christi Michelle, 39
FTA- possession of drug by fraud/false
FTA- unlawful possession of a...
There’s hardly been a more relevant time to discuss workplace harassment, and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce wants to help you be more informed on the topic. HR managers and employees alike will be able to do just that at a seminar on Tuesday, March 27 from 8-9 a.m. in the Chamber’s Walmart DC Room.
The seminar will be...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Miracle League for special needs athletes will get a visit at the Field of Miracles Saturday, June 13 from the Saints Motorcycle Club of Cullman County as the club takes a fundraising ride through the area. The club will leave from the Cullman Elks Lodge around 11 a.m. and will pass by the Field of...
Updated 7-1-19 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting in south Cullman. He fell through insulation in a gap left by the removal of old roofing, dropping an estimated 35-50 feet to a concrete floor inside the building. The youth reportedly lived in Vestavia...
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,...
Dixie is a female lab mix, approximately 8 years old. / Ryan Whisenhunt
CULLMAN - Ryan Whisenhunt of the Cullman County Animal Shelter introduces us to Dixie, the shelter’s featured Pet of the Week.
“This week we would like to introduce Dixie. Dixie is a lab mix that is approximately 8 years old. She has a sweet and calm demeanor with...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council had a light agenda for its monthly meeting Monday night. Mayor Bill Oliver addressed a water drainage issue at the Holly Pond Senior Center.
Oliver said he wants a concrete specialist’s input, but one suggestion was the installation of a grate, which would cost an estimated $4,000. Oliver said he has...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex “Sown in the Soil” Summer Camp programs are beginning in June for kids to experience growing and harvesting vegetables, sewing, folk skills like candle making and many more fun activities. There are several camp options this year for kids of all ages. Registration can be completed at https://agriplex.org/WPtest/.
Preschool and Elementary Garden Camp...
ALEA Sgt. Michael McBrayer, Guntersville Police Chief Jim Peterson and Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper pose for a photograph outside the command center on Friday. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Over the weekend, Rock the South threatened to triple Cullman’s population for two days. With more than two-thirds of those people trying to squeeze themselves into one small...
CULLMAN - At the regularly scheduled Cullman County Commission meeting on June 28, 2016, commissioners considered a request from County Attorney Chad Floyd to move forward with negotiations between the commission and the Cullman County Rescue Squad.
Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker signed a second letter dated April 29, 2016, requesting that the rescue squad vacate the County’s facilities...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council voted Thursday to surplus two properties and accept sealed bids to be opened at its Aug. 8 meeting. The council included the stipulation that it has the right to reject any bid. The Joann Walls Center on Bangor Street and an approximately 1-acre lot behind the Hanceville Funeral Home on Wendy Street...
CULLMAN - The thespians of St. Bernard Prep will perform “Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical” this week, Feb. 25-27. Showtimes are 6:30 on Thursday, Feb. 25; 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26; and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. The show, which will begin its three-day run this Thursday, will be the first for the school...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department announced Monday morning that the Cullman man suspected of setting fire to Drake Law Firm on Tuesday night had been arrested on multiple charges.
According to CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark, the suspect, Lucas Boyd, 34, of Cullman, was arrested for arson in the second degree in connection to the fire.
“He admitted...
Updated 8-27-19 at 4:48 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope City Councilman John Harris has passed away at the age of 58. Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker confirmed the sad news at Tuesday morning's commission meeting.
Harris, who many in Cullman County know as Santa Claus at Christmastime at the Cullman County Courthouse, had been battling leukemia.
Obituary:
Funeral services for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Several local squads were in the field competing at this year’ MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum early Monday and each of them collected impressive victories. The Cullman Lady Bearcats tipped things off with a 48-20 win over Jasper, the Good Hope Raiders followed them with a 77-68 win over Deshler and the...
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Lindsey Lowery, majoring in Business Administration and German from Hanceville, is among Mississippi State seniors inducted into the Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society for 2023.
Phi Beta Kappa inductees are among the top 10% of their graduating class who have completed a broad range of liberal arts and sciences coursework, including...
Updated 11-30-20 at 6:34 p.m.
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont Councilman and former Mayor J.D. Marcum died Saturday evening at the age of 85. He was hospitalized at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville after testing positive for COVID-19. Services for Marcum will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Flint Creek Cemetery with Carlos Wilhite and Larry...
Funeral services for Billie Gale Bland Vansant, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Baptist Church; with interment in the church cemetery. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church.
Hanceville Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Vansant passed away on Tuesday.
She is survived by three...
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles tipped off the 2A, Area 11 Tournament at home Monday night and punched their ticket to the area championship game with a 77-30 win over Cleveland. The Lady Eagles have secured a spot in next week’s sub-regional round. Cold Springs led by 13 at the half but outscored Cleveland 41-7 in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested at his residence on September 9 by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Cameron David Carden, 26, of Hanceville was arrested for sex offense /sodomy (by a Grand Jury indictment) and sexual abuse in the first degree of a juvenile (Grand Jury indictment).
The case was presented to the grand jury and indictments were...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 19, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsSept. 16
domestic violence; CR 1114
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs, giving false name to a law enforcement officer; Hwy. 91, CR 520
burglary; CR 813
theft...
HANCEVILLE - Pairings are set for the 2016 Cullman County Volleyball Tournament, after coaches gathered for a meeting Wednesday evening at A.J.'s Steakhouse.
Fairview earned the No. 1 seed in the varsity and junior varsity divisions with West Point having the best record among teams in the middle school.
All three tournaments will be played at Lane Horton Gymnasium on the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Schools main office Thursday afternoon and had several honors and awards to recognize at the start of the meeting. First up was Vinemont Elementary School, which recently earned a spot on a list of “Alabama High Flying Schools”. County Schools Superintendent...
The Cullman High School Class of 1993 is getting together for its 25th reunion the weekend of Oct. 5.
On Friday, Oct. 5, the class will meet in the stadium at 7 p.m. for the Cullman football game. There will be reserved seating.
On Saturday, Oct. 6, there will be a tour of Cullman High School, and class members will attend...
(Left) Lauren Grace Evans, 2019 Fair Queen Representative and (right) Kylie Hawkins, 2018-2019 Miss Southerner (Cullman High School)
Cullman High School wishes to congratulate the following winners from our 2018-2019 Miss Southerner Pageant and 2019 Fair Queen Representative Pageant.
2018-2019 Miss Southerner - Kylie Hawkins
Miss Southerner Miss Congeniality - Adrionna Cox
Miss Southerner Miss Photogenic - Cailyn Sorrow
Miss Southerner 3rd Alternate -...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After collecting a 14-6 win on the road over Hayden last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night to host Crossville in their homecoming matchup. The Warriors built a big lead early in the opening quarter and kept Crossville at bay in the second half to secure a 43-6, region win over the...
From Ron Harris, Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle:
WALKER COUNTY - A Cullman County man has been arrested and charged with a pair of bank robberies at the Curry branch of First Bank of Jasper.
Following an extensive investigation, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office arrested 71-year-old Walter Larry Lumpkin Wednesday afternoon at his home in Cullman.
He was taken into custody around 1:30...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a successful inaugural tournament last year, The Crimson Ladies of Cullman are gearing up for their second annual charity golf tournament. This year’s tournament will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course in Hanceville and registration opens up at 7 a.m. before a shotgun start at 8. The cost for an individual golfer is...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 20, 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
April 19
leaving scene of accident; person; 3rd St. SW and 2nd Ave. SW; damage to ’05 Toyota Camryfourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Pictured are Ashley Wilson and a few members of the Daystar Kids Leadership Team: Front row from left: Taylor King, Ashley Wilson and Nicole Patrick. Back row: Steve Patrick - Daystar family life pastor, Ben Burns and Luke Parker - Daystar associate children's pastor. (courtesy photo)
The Children's Ministry of Daystar Church-Good Hope Campus recently presented a check for $1,000...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 2-5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Aug. 2
Ballard, Teresa Darlene, 52
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cofer, Katie Beth, 36
FTA- unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance
Estes, David Chad, 26
third-degree burglary
second-degree receiving stolen property
third-degree receiving stolen property
Gordon, Erica Sharee...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Talented teams from across the country will converge on Lewis Smith Lake May 14-15 for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops. The second stop on the 2021 schedule, the event was originally scheduled for Apr. 16-17 before heavy flooding forced a move to later in the spring.
There are more than 250 boats registered...
CULLMAN - On April 1, CullmanSense officially acquired The Cullman Tribune, Alabama’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper. CullmanSense publishers Noah Galilee and Dustin Isom purchased the Tribune from Delton Blalock, the Tribune’s owner and publisher for the last 26 years.
Today’s issue, April 4, 2016, is CullmanSense’s first under the banner of The Cullman Tribune.
Those of us who grew up...
Sheriff Gentry introduces the CCSO command staff. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The latest class of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy got underway Tuesday evening, with approximately 80 enrolled participants, including this time a Cullman Tribune correspondent. The Tribune will report each week, giving an inside view of what happens as participants are exposed to the world...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cullman basketball player Stella Smith. Some of Stella's best basketball memories actually happened off of the court and she made a lot of great memories in school as well.
"Although I made tons of memories with my girls playing basketball, some of my favorite memories happened off the court. Coach Hembree,...
