CULLMAN, Ala. - 2021 Cullman High School graduate Allie Heaton has pondered joining the military since she was a small child. She explained, “I started really having an interest in the military around 3 years old. I know the typical response when asked why you are joining the military is because of a family background and that does play...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing in the Walter community, finding a victim with multiple stab wounds and located the suspect, Justin Bryan (first reported by CCSO as Brian) Horton, 32, of Arab, a short time later.
The CCSO said in a statement on Wednesday:
Earlier today, Cullman County Sheriff Office (CCSO)...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Town of Baileyton will kick off the first of several special events at the town’s park this Saturday with Baileyton Fun Day. The Baileyton Town Council met Monday night and gave updates on what should be a great day for everyone to enjoy. Free health screenings will begin at 8 a.m. with the other festivities...
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council’s Parks and Recreation committee chairperson Jasmine Cole on Tuesday evening unveiled plans for multiple community events planned for the summer including children’s activities, sports events and community gatherings.
The schedule begins with a summer camp for children at the community center starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9. Cole said that Tomeka...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Several local squads made the short trip to Hartselle Tuesday for a day of summer competition on the hardwood and the Good Hope Raiders picked up a pair of wins over West Point and Elkmont to tip off their summer slate.
Good Hope 40 - West Point 38 (Game One)
Behind six quick points from Charlie O'Neil and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids recently began an outreach program using its new Mobile Food Bank to make its free groceries easier to access for families in remote parts of the county. Each Wednesday, the team visits one of four sites in West Point, Hanceville and the Simcoe and Crane Hill communities. Members report that turnout is...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 3
trespassing; CR 795domestic violence; CR 1727unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; theft of property; CR 1193
June 4
theft of property; CR 468domestic violence; CR 940domestic violence; CR...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to create commerce in the city of Good Hope and bring new jobs.
The governor awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that will be used to help establish a new, locally-owned restaurant and a medical facility for the area. Both businesses will create at least 30 new jobs...
COLONY, Ala. — The Colony Kids Grab-N-Go summer food program will offer children an opportunity to raise their own vegetables in the raised garden beds at the Colony Educational Complex, starting at 11 a.m. this Wednesday, June 9.
Colony Councilwoman and Kids Grab-N-Go assistant Ethel Alexander said in a press release, “The kids will be assigning a garden bed to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning June 11, all students in Cullman County are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at the following lunchrooms:
Fairview
Holly Pond
Good Hope Primary
Cold Springs
Harmony
Vinemont
West Point High
Parkside
Any Cullman County Student is eligible to visit any of the above lunchrooms Monday – Friday from June 11 - July 2. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 a.m. - 8:15...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 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
June 4
fourth-degree theft of property; Reddy Stop Chevron; 2nd Ave. NW; miscellaneousfourth-degree theft of property; Shoe Show; Marktplatz Ctr. SW; shoes; $65unlawful breaking entering...
CULLMAN, Ala. - School may be out for summer, but lunch is still being served at Cullman City Schools for local children —a week’s worth at a time.
The summer feeding program will provide a box of free meals for students on Tuesdays beginning on June 8, with pick-up sites at West Elementary School and Cullman High School. The pick-up...
Vincent Leonard Bailey was born April 12, 1916 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United State Navy and served during World War II. Bailey was ranked Petty Officer First Class and his military occupation was Storekeeper First Class. He was attached to USS Canopus (AS-9).
A letter he wrote to his sister, Mrs. Evelyn Buchanon, from the USS Houston...
CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come true. On May 27, Caden’s mother, Megan Crawford shared a post on Facebook celebrating Caden’s completion of the third grade that included a video of Caden speaking about wishing to meet and spend time with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first of several cookouts planned for Cullman County’s senior centers took place Friday morning at the Cullman Senior Center by Sportsman Lake Park. The Cullman County Sheriff Office has teamed up with the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) to welcome back the seniors after the centers were ordered closed in March of 2020.
Sheriff Matt...
Couples out on Sunday afternoon or night were:
Ann McKoy and J.W. Cadle,
Pat Schaefer and Roger Gentry,
Jean Morgan and Darrell Mulaney,
Judy Wesson and Perry Tucker,
Brenda Dunlap and Bob Humphrey,
Alice Lane and David Howell,
Sandra Griffin and Charles Knighten,
Alice Chandler and David Knight,
Glenda Calvert and Wade Tucker,
Brenda Nelson and Wayne Ragland,
Yvonne Edmondson and Johnny Culwell,
Harriet Saunders and Rodney Camron,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heritage Archery Club, Nichols Outfitters and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will host the 10th annual Bow-Up Against Breast Cancer 3-D Archery Tournament on June 12-13, 2021 at Cullman Archery Park, 2604 County Rd. 490/Golf Course Rd., Cullman (across from the City of Cullman Golf Course), to raise money for breast cancer research in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Six years ago, Dinner on First started as a fundraiser for a handicapped-accessible playground. Thanks the pandemic last year, the event celebrated its 5th anniversary two weeks ago, with multiple park projects now funded and over $100,000 raised.
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Recreational Development Director Christy Turner told The Tribune, “It’s hard to believe...
CULLMAN, Ala. - This summer, the Friends of the Cullman County Public Library are sponsoring a writing competition for the children of Cullman County. Tales of Your Tails is a story writing competition for anyone ages K-12, or children who cannot yet write well may dictate a story to their parents or guardian to be written down and submitted....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s investment in the development of an RV park, the Palomino RV Resort, at the Burrow Farm site on County Road 222 saw a great payoff this Memorial Day weekend.
Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Director Zac Wood shared that the “RV park was at full capacity this holiday weekend. It was such a wonderful thing...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 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
June 3
second-degree theft of property; person; 12th Way SW; cashharassment; person; Olive St. SW
Arrests
June 3
Stacy, Johnny D.; 56
FTA- possession of drug paraphernaliaFTA- public intoxication
Gabriel,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at each of the schools is either done or nearing completion.
Cullman County Schools communications and medical specialist Ty Watwood said that talks started earlier this year about putting in some new floors in the gyms...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation is thrilled to be hosting its first major fundraiser since 2019 at the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214. The organization will have its first Craft Fair and Vendor Expo from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.--rain or shine!
There will be something for everyone at the craft fair and vendor...
CULLMAN, Ala.- On June 2, Cullman County Public Library hosted the official kick off for their Summer Reading Program. Although originally planned to be hosted outdoors with water activities, the skies threatening a downpour, and was decided to hold registration for the program inside. Upon entrance, the walls were adorned with cut outs of giraffes for the children to...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette shared a lengthy list of activities that will keep the county system busy through the summer, including several projects that have already been completed, some big projects that will only be started during the break, and lots in between.
Said Barnette, “There is a lot of work going on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 1
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Ryan Rd.unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; receiving stolen property; Hwy. 31assault; CR 437theft of property;...
Louis Carlton Higginbotham was born June 4, 1923 and lived in Holly Pond. Higginbotham registered for the World War II draft on June 30, 1942 and served in the Navy Reserve. Before departing for the war, he would marry Ruth Azalie Gatham Higginbotham on February 27, 1943.
Higginbotham, a Seaman, First Class, served on USS KIDD--a Fletcher class destroyer. According...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Henry is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix. He’s a lively-but-not-crazy, medium-energy pet, a long-legged fellow with soulful eyes. He enjoys human company and is quickly taking to his leash. Ruttkay calls him “a fast learner.”
Henry has the makings of a good therapy, companion...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summer has arrived and that means its camp season for young local athletes all over the area and more than 50 turned out for this year’s Cullman Bearcat baseball camp Thursday morning. Cullman’s varsity coaches, along with current and former Bearcat players, hosted dozens of local athletes at Bill Shelton Field and led them through several...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the upcoming 2nd Friday celebration on June 11, 2021, the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) will host “Pets on Parade,” a lighthearted fundraiser whose proceeds will go to support the Cullman County Animal Shelter. The event will take place on 1st Avenue Southeast in front of Busy Bee Cafe, starting at 6 p.m., with the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center will offer a Monday discount to the general public through the summer, beginning June 7. “Community Splash,” as the program is called, offers non-members an entry fee of $7, less than half of the standard $15 public admission rate, if they arrive at CWAC between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library has loads of events planned for its community this summer and they are so excited to get started. After last year’s COVID-19 shutdown, the dedicated members of this wonderful library have put their heads together to brainstorm some amazing activities for children of all ages in Hanceville, Alabama.
Today, as other libraries across the...
COLONY, Ala. - The Town of Colony has posted two part-time jobs that have been the subjects of recent discussion by the Town Council: Town Clerk and Community Center Caretaker. Both are part-time positions.
Town Clerk
According to the Town’s posting, “The candidate must work well under pressure. They must also maintain a high level of public relations and customer service...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 2, 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
May 31
fourth-degree theft of property; person; 2nd Ave. NW; bicycle; $490third-degree domestic violence; person; Warnke Rd. NW
June 1
Arrests
June 1
Ellis, Stephanie J.; 39
FTA- fourth-degree theft...
WEST POINT, Ala. – They had to fight off a light rain shower Wednesday morning, but the Warriors were out on the field with a group of young players for this year’s West Point Youth Baseball Camp. Varsity players and coaches at West Point High School were back out on the field after another big season to work with...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Both the varsity boys' and girls' basketball coaches and players at Good Hope High School hosted the second annual Raider Basketball Skills Camp at Good Hope High School this week and after not having the chance to put the camp together last year due to COVID-19, it was fun for everyone to get back out on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The sound of laughter and chatter returned to Cullman County senior centers Tuesday morning after they were closed in March 2020. The joy was more than apparent at the Cullman Senior Center as over 40 seniors participated in the scheduled activities.
Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons came out to welcome back and visit with the center’s...
CULLMAN, Ala.- At only 8 years old, Theresa Ann runs 1 mile for every fallen military and police officer listed on www.odmp.org/k9. Theresa Ann has been helping first responders with lemonade stands since she was 3 years old, and this bright-eyed girl has been seeking opportunities to do more ever since. On her fourth birthday, she wanted to have...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the 2020 hiatus, people are ready to head back out, and the City of Cullman is eager to accommodate. On Friday, June 11, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism, Cullman Downtown Merchants Association and Warehouse District Association will host the first of three 2nd Fridays celebrations along 1st Avenue...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 1, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 27
harassment; CR 601burglary; CR 1869unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1600unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; New Hope Rd.burglary; CR 616unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession...
Jackie Junior Fulghum was born March 3, 1943 in Cullman County and he lived in Hanceville. He was drafted into the United States Army and began his tour in Vietnam August 18, 1965. His military occupation was Light Weapons Infantry and he was attached to 1st Cavalry Division (AIRMOBILE) ,1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, B Company. The 1st Cavalry Division...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, artists Ben South and Donna Drake premiered their children’s musical “Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph” in the Ave Maria Grotto park at St. Bernard Abbey. The interactive show paired new lyrics with familiar tunes to share the story of the German monk who built the Grotto.
The show featured 15-year-old Arianna Randall and 11-year-old Lucienne...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 12, the City of Hanceville will celebrate the history and heritage of big wheels, horsepower and torque at the 23rd annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show at Wallace State Community College.
Charles Allen who, along with Bonnie Hamrick Brannan, took charge of the event from founders Jimmy Hamrick and Hershel Needham, said of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Saturday to Hanceville’s Downtown to enjoy a day dedicated to America’s go-to comfort sandwich. The inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival, hosted by the Hanceville downtown merchants, was wildly popular and successful.
By noon on Saturday, the downtown area of Hanceville was packed with festival goers. On the main stage, six contestants let their...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman charity clothing boutique Curt’s Closet and Cullman Child Advocacy Center Brooks’ Place both recently announced plans for fundraising golf tournaments this summer.
Curt’s Classic at Cross Creek, July 31
The “Curt’s Classic” tournament will take place at Cross Creek Golf Course, 2321 County Road 490 in Hanceville, Saturday, July 31, starting at 8 a.m. Registration is $500...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The construction on Alabama Highway 157 is well underway as Chilton Contractors Inc. work on the two-lane northbound roadway. The plans are also including a multi-use path from Eva Road to Childhaven Road and an additional multi-use path from Eva Road to Forrest Avenue.
“In the city of Cullman, the word we hear continuously every time we...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Big Jake is a one-year-old Bullmastiff/Rottweiler mix. He’s a laid-back, low-to-medium energy pet who’s developing good leash skills. He prefers to stay close to his people and is quiet when in his kennel. Jake enjoys doggie toys and the cool water of...
Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to Long Beach, California and Navy duty on Monday.
Bob Miller, of the United States Air Force base in Kentucky, spent the weekend at home with his mother, Mrs. Ruby Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sansing...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Refuge Church in East Point, Alabama, off Highway 278, hosted their annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday morning. The rodeo kicked off at 8 a.m. with separate age groups competing for the Biggest Fish and Most Weight categories. These boys and girls were broken into three groups ranging from ages 1-5, ages 6-10 and ages 11-15.
“We have been...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Going into Memorial Day Weekend, many people have plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. However, it's important to make sure that celebrations are carried out safely. After a year of being confined indoors, the last thing anyone would want is to be hospitalized due to reckless behavior while outside. To make sure Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified family physician Donald Battle, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Battle is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta and completed medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed his post-doctoral training through Duke University and the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Battle...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - For the past three years, Holly Pond High School has been waiting on their brand-new Home Economics classroom and it is finally here! When the new school year begins, this classroom will be available to all and has dozens of amazing new features to help students in their studies. After months of dedicated students helping...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five men will be honored Saturday morning at a ceremony at the Cullman Veterans Memorial Park hosted by the American Legion Post 4. These men have recently had their names inscribed on the World War I monument after the discovery that they had inadvertently been omitted.
Finding these men all began with a search to learn more...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 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
May 26
harassment; person
May 27
Arrests
May 27
Sherrell, Cameron D.; 24
third-degree criminal trespass
Powell, Joseph D.; 23
FTA- possession of drug paraphernaliaFTA- improper lights
Kashuba, Jessica N.; 34
FTA- possession of...
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YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State softball’s season ended Thursday night at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship quarterfinals in Yuma, Ariz., losing 9-7 to Yavapai College.
Yavapai (Ariz.) rallied for six runs in bottom of sixth, seizing a 9-5 advantage – its first lead of the game. Four of the six...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre announced this week via social media, “Cullman Community Theatre's Summer Season is on! Due to very recent updates in local policies, our board has met and decided to move forward with a summer musical for the 2021 season!”
CCT will be holding informational meetings and open auditions next Tuesday and Thursday, June 1 and...
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony office of Carpenter’s Cabinet will start its summer feeding program on Wednesday, June 2 and running through Aug. 11, 2021, offering grab-and-go meals from the pantry at the Colony Educational Complex, 151 Byars Rd. near Town Hall. The first week’s menu includes a range of items selected for balanced nutrition, like:
Ham, turkey and peanut...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board is hoping the community will support their efforts as they continue to make improvements at Cullman Memory Gardens. The Memory Gardens spent five years in federal bankruptcy and two with the current owners.
Board member Amy Walker explained, “The owners who have it now, they got it at the conclusion of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Cemetery Board, members of the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 and other volunteers came out Thursday morning to put out flags at Cullman Memory Gardens. Flags were placed at the grave of each veteran in observance of Memorial Day. Board member Eddie Williams said that at last count, there were 347...
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,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are several events happening around Cullman County this Memorial Day weekend. While Memorial Day has become a time that many choose to hit the lake or host a fun barbeque or party, let’s not forget the reason for the holiday. The last Monday in May is a day to honor and mourn those who have...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 27, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 24
unlawful possession of controlled substance; Hwy. 231theft of property; Day Gap Rd.unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 933unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 season was an eventful and memorable one for several local teams. Holly Pond, Cullman, Cold Springs, Good Hope and West Point all advanced to the Regional Tournament stage of the postseason and for the teams that didn’t make it as far as they planned, this spring was a great chance to build towards 2022.
Addison...
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YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team kept its season alive late Wednesday night, defeating Odessa College 10-2 in five innings at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship.
In a game that finished at 12:30 a.m. Central, the 5th-seeded Lions (55-5) rebounded at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex after losing earlier...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday was a birthday Ron Mann will never forget. It’s a miracle, according to his doctors, that he is able to celebrate his 74th birthday. Mann tested positive for COVID-19 on October 29 and after three months on a ventilator, four months in the hospital and one month in rehabilitation, he is now home and getting...
CULLMAN, Ala. - German Axe Throwing Company (GATCo) is enjoying its novel place in Cullman area recreation, and will host a charity tournament on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at its range located at 419 Main Ave. SW in Cullman, benefiting Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. All tournament proceeds, along with 10% of regular...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ashley Wilson started her new job on Tuesday, May 25. Her charitable clothing and accessory boutique Curt's Closet started new business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, and Wilson took the helm as its first full-time staffer.
Wilson told The Tribune, “We have needed a full-time employee here for a while now. During...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools (CCS) is gearing up to launch a new citizenship program that aims to impact hundreds of local students in the coming years.
CCS, the Liberty Learning Foundation and the City of Cullman are partnering with the American Character and Citizen Promise programs, which will be offered to around 250 seventh-grade students at Cullman Middle...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When you walk into the Cullman County Public Library, you are greeted by a rush of cool air and quiet, but do not be deceived by the silence. There is so much going on! The several dedicated employees of the Cullman County Public Library are hard at work creating new events and activities for the residents...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 26, 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
May 25
criminal mischief; person; Rosemont Ave. NW/Dripping Springs Rd. NWthird-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW
Arrests
May 25
Duke, Jason P.; 35
fourth-degree theft of propertyFTA-...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Another high school baseball season has come to a close and several local teams had some big seasons. We saw a handful of local squads play their way into the postseason and others still working to take that next step but after the way last year’s spring sports season was cut short, it was great to...
YUMA, ARIZ. – Haylee Folds twirled a three-hit gem and five Wallace State softball players accounted for RBIs in the Lions’ 5-0 first-round victory over No. 12 Chipola College in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship on Tuesday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex in Yuma, Ariz.
Folds, a sophomore from Columbus, Ga., recorded seven strikeouts...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A fun day is planned this Saturday in downtown Hanceville as they celebrate one of the most beloved comfort foods--grilled cheese! The inaugural Grilled Cheese Festival is being organized by Hanceville’s downtown merchants and the unique festival plans on having activities for the entire family to enjoy. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. –...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey has earned its place as one of the top must-see tourist destinations in Alabama, but this Sunday, it will offer a little something more as local artists Ben South and Donna Drake hold the public premier of the children’s musical “Brother Joseph, Brother Joseph” in the Grotto park....
CULLMAN, Ala. - LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host the Annual Cullman City vs Cullman County Blood Drive June 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kami May, LifeSouth’s District Community Development Coordinator said this event is not only fun, but it is also important to the blood supply for Cullman Regional Medical Center. She says LifeSouth provides 100% of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids, a child abuse prevention agency best known around the area for its food bank, is about to enter one of its busiest times of the year as kids come home from school for the summer. As he looks toward a period of increasing demand for its food resources, CCK Director Javon Daniel...
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council on Tuesday afternoon cut its proceedings short after members Ethel Alexander and Samuel Ashford walked out ahead of the pre-meeting work session, leaving the council unable to conduct business without a quorum. Alexander, Ashford and former member Eric Carwell--who resigned at the last council meeting--had often been pitted against Mayor Curtis Johnson...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Grady is a 1.5 - 2-year-old Blue Tick Hound. He’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet, a vocal guy who likes to announce his arrival! He’s not a fan of the shelter’s walls, preferring trips outside, and he’s mastering the finer points of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
May 24
first-degree theft of property; person; White Cir. SW; ’15 Hyundai Sonata; $10,000fourth-degree theft of property; person; Logan St. SW; clothing; $100third-degree domestic violence-harassment;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elyse Koloski from the Cullman Area Technology Academy Cosmetology Department recently won the “Feel Your Fantasy” competition hosted by Beauty Cast Network, with a hair/makeup design inspired by Alabama’s state bird, the Yellowhammer. Her prize package was valued at over $1,000.
CATA Cosmetology teacher Tasha Flanigan said, “Elyse is very talented. She exhibits all soft skills to be...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bright and early Sunday morning, the congregation of East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church gathered for a twofold celebration: the annual recognition of Decoration for the church graveyard, and the 100th anniversary of the church's founding. Inside the church were displays of the church and congregation's history and informational table about the Women's Ministry, lists of founding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For victims of sexual violence in Cullman County, access to rapid response by forensic personnel trained to deal with the particular issues of those crimes is limited. Children and teens can turn to Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center and its Forensic Nurse, but adult victims often have to travel to Birmingham or Huntsville for treatment and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High School. Wakefield has worked at Hanceville for 19 years and is currently the principal of Hanceville Middle School.
“I’m very excited and very appreciative for the opportunity to be principal of Hanceville High School,” said Wakefield....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 24, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 20
assault; trespassing; CR 1564theft of property; Hwy. 157domestic violence; CR 933harassment; Good Hope School Rd.domestic violence; CR 437unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157theft...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The unanimously approved the hiring of Briggs at a special Central Board meeting Monday morning and the announcement was made by current AHSAA Central Board of Control president Van Phillips Monday at a press conference held at the AHSAA...
Rufus B. Humphries
Rufus B. Humphries was born on August 12, 1919 in Cullman County. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and served in World War II. His rank was Private First Class.
On July 16, 1942, he was to a passenger on the B-17E #41-2421 carrying personnel of the 104th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion to Horn Island, Queensland,...
Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs. Jimmy Duren of Birmingham spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nail and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Duren. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Owens of Rossville Georgia were the guests this weekend of Mr....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pomp and Circumstance echoed throughout the room as the Class of 2021 at the Children’s Development Center began their procession. Cameras flashed as these wonderfully successful students were each seated at specially designated tables with their families, each decorated with deep blue tablecloths, photos of each graduate and flowers.
Looking around, there were faces beaming with pride...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 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
May 19
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; Hwy. 157; damage to ’12 Hyundai Santa Fe; $800
May 20
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Hwy. 157; clothing;...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit from Alabama State Dept. of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and a delegation of state officials.
Cullman City Primary School was named the 2021 grand prize winner of the national Dr. Louisa Moats Award. The award...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following World War I, Cullman County’s citizens followed the widely-practiced and time-honored tradition of inscribing the names of their fallen warriors in stone, on a memorial now located in Veterans Park at Sportsman Lake in Cullman. However, recent research has shown that they missed a few.
When reading up on the stories of Cullman’s soldiers in “The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - While live music may have been a staple for many before the pandemic hit, it has certainly dwindled to a crawl over the past year, but as many places are reopening throughout Cullman, the lights of many our old favorite venues are beginning to flicker on once more. With the big and booming Rock the South...
With so many COVID-19 restrictions being lifted and more and more people being vaccinated, folks are finally able to return to their normal activities. The Tribune stopped by the Farmer’s Market Thursday morning to chat with people about what they thought the hardest thing about the past year has been, and what they are relieved to be doing once...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy health science students recently had the opportunity to assist at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The Cullman County Health Department reached out to CATA in early January, asking if students would be willing to come. CATA and the health department have a great working relationship, most recently with the drive-thru flu vaccination clinics.
After planning for...
WEST POINT, Ala. - A collision with a Cullman County School bus and a passenger vehicle ended with no injuries Thursday afternoon.
“West Point bus 16-02 was involved in a wreck with a passenger truck this afternoon,” said Cullman County Schools’ Media & Communications Specialist , Ty Watwood.
“Five students were on the bus at the time. Two students were transported...
Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and settled in Logan. He entered into service with the United States Army on May 28, 1918. He was a member of Company F, 306 Engineers Regiment, 81st Division.
F Company arrived in Cherbourg, France in mid-August of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Winnie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix. She’s a lively-but-not-hyper, medium-energy pet who’s skilled on her leash. She likes to be close to her people, but is respectful of personal space.
Winnie has the makings of a good therapy or companion dog.
Winnie’s adoption...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 17
domestic violence; CR 1343
theft of property; criminal mischief; CR 1288
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug possession; CR 1082
attempt to elude law enforcement;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman has announced the temporary closure of its boat ramps at the Duck River Reservoir today, May 20 as water levels are lowered for inspection and maintenance of the Duck River Dam.
On Wednesday, the City issued this notice:
Duck River Reservoir boat ramps located at the dam (East Side) and on County Road 1670...
Allen “Allie” Snider was born Aug. 13, 1894 in Blount County, Alabama. The Snider family lived in Hanceville. His father, George Franklin Snider, served in the Confederate Army for four years during the Civil War.
Allie entered the Army April 2, 1918, and was a member of Company K 113th Infantry. His mother, Elizabeth McMurray Snider, would write in her...
