Henry Paul Grusnick was born June 10, 1888, in Cullman to German immigrants. Grusnick joined the United States Army, and the young Private was a member of the 6th Group, 75th Company, Mounted Division.
He was at Camp Hancock in Augusta, Georgia from July 24, 1918, until his death on October 25, 1918. Hancock would die from bronchial pneumonia and influenza...
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit has named Kedric Karkosh CFO of the $1.1 billion rural lending cooperative. In this role, he manages the accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management and loan operations teams.
Karkosh earned a master's degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University and a bachelor's in agricultural business from Iowa State University. He also attended the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 19, 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 13
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general merchandise; $137
May 17
May 18
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Commerce Ave. NW; phone; $300fourth-degree theft of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all who love anything soapy, sudsy and splendidly scented! Magnolia Soap & Bath Co has arrived in Cullman and they are stocked full of bath products so great, you will always be buying in multiples. When Magen Bynum founded this company, she had a vision to provide plant-based, handmade products especially for people with sensitive...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission honored Miss Alabama USA Alexandria Flanigan at the beginning of its Tuesday evening commission meeting. As stated in the proclamation read at the meeting, Flanigan is from Hanceville, Alabama and graduated from Good Hope High School.
Miss Flanigan is currently a junior in the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Pre-Law Program. She is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on 1st Avenue across from A Touch of German in 1988. One of the German gift shop’s owners at the time, Al Grobe, maintained the fountain until his death in 2003, shortly after which the fountain...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 18, 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 17
first-degree theft of property; person; St. Joseph St. NWunlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Birmingham St. SWunlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good news for area seniors! Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Stephanie Lawson confirmed Tuesday afternoon that all senior centers will resume normal operations on June 1. As of right now, Lawson said that they are under no restrictions or mask requirements when they do reopen.
To celebrate the re-openings, the COA has been coordinating with Cullman...
Edward Morris Pike was born July 10, 1949, in Cullman County and lived in Hanceville. He enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour in Vietnam July 29, 1967, with the rank Specialist Four.
His occupation in the Army was Single Rotor Turbine Observation Utility Helicopter Repairman and he was attached to...
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Patients can now schedule appointments at Cullman Regional’s Hartselle Health Park Specialty Clinic. The specialty physician clinic is the first phase of the Hartselle Health Park to be completed.
The Hartselle Health Park provides convenient access to healthcare in the Hartselle community and surrounding areas. Patients will have access to providers in the following specialties:
General Surgery
...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Last Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a $3.4 million grant from the federal government that will help to reconstruct the runway and runway lighting at Folsom Field/Cullman Regional Airport as part of its ongoing five year plan.
Said Aderholt, “I’m pleased to announce that the Cullman Regional Airport will be receiving these funds. The funds are being administered...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thirteen-year-old Madeline Hill, of Walter, continued her efforts Saturday to raise awareness and money to combat Lyme disease by hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk at Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park. Close to 50 participants joined Hill as they did their part to help “Take a bite out of Lyme.”
Hill contracted Lyme in 2012; however, she would not...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 13
trespassing; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Chad Dr.
domestic violence; CR 813
reckless endangerment; CR 396
theft of property; CR 703
...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Bill Gibson, education mentor / engineering specialist with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), visited the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) to allow students in the precision machining program to autograph stowage locker compartment covers that will soon be flight-certified by NASA to use on the International Space Station. This event is the...
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National Archery in Schools Program National Virtual Archery Tournament.
Of 15,683 archers who participated in the virtual shoot, 100 were randomly selected for the scholarships that will be available for their use in post-secondary education. Six...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids on Friday unveiled its newest tool in the fight against hunger among families in need: a mobile food bank that will allow the group to take food closer to outlying communities around the county and make the food more accessible for its clients.
Each month, the converted trailer will visit Hanceville and West...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Faith-based pregnancy resource service First Source for Women has begun its annual baby bottle change fundraising drive. The monetary collection assists the Hanceville-based women's clinic as the organization offers its free pregnancy services to those in need.
The fundraiser distributes baby bottles in various churches throughout the county and encourage people will fill them with their...
WASHINGTON D.C. — Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced a grant from the Federal Government that will help to reconstruct the runway and the runway lighting at Folsom Field at Cullman Regional Airport.
“I’m pleased to announce that the Cullman Regional Airport will be receiving these funds. The funds are being administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It's been well over a year since the Recycled Teenagers of Fairview have been able to gather at their senior center. However, Friday morning, seniors in Fairview had an opportunity to gather in Randall Shedd Park for food, fun and fellowship courtesy of the Town of Fairview.
Fairview Mayor Keith Henry was excited to welcome the large crowd...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Florence to compete in this year's Class 3A North Regional Friday and faced off against East Lawrence in their first game of the day. The Lady Broncos relied on a stellar pitching performance from Lexie Smith as well as some timely hits to edge out the Lady Eagles 2-1 and advance through the...
Photo with cars is the current church building, one without cars is the original before the renovations over the years.CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, May 23, East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church (EPC) will be celebrating 100 years of "worshipping, serving and loving the Lord." The celebration will coincide with the church's decoration services and a special worship service, followed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s never too early to start learning about emerging technology, and students across grade levels at East Elementary School are getting a firsthand look at 3-D printing and its many uses — from printing parts on the space station, to making superhero figures.
East Elementary library media specialist Savannah Wood said the school has spent the past...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 13
third-degree domestic violence; person
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Trade Dr. SW; purse and contents
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person;...
WEST POINT, Ala.- West Point High School senior Kellen Drinkard is a young man with many talents, so talented in fact, that he has received a scholarship to the University of Alabama to be a part of the famous Million Dollar Band.
As a member of the West Point High School Marching Band, Drinkard was a standout baritone player. During...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State student JaQuane Brown has been named the college’s inaugural Federal Work Study of the Year.
“This award is one of the coolest things I’ve ever received,” Brown said. “I’ve battled some uphill challenges, including some that were self-inflicted. The goal is to keep pushing ahead.”
Brown, 26, is a work study student in the college’s tutoring...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s east side recently welcomed a new shop that is likely to become a popular stop for folks who enjoy eating fresh traditional foods and supporting local farmers. Mavens & Makers, located in the Vogel Building at 609 U.S. Highway 278 E near East Point, specializes in slow-grown heritage meats from the Cullman County farm of...
DODGE CITY, Ala. - Dodge City Mayor Tawana Canada announced Thursday afternoon that new playground equipment for Ray Park near Town Hall will be installed on Friday, and that the Town of Dodge City will sponsor a family day at the park on Saturday, May 15, 2021 starting at 10 a.m.
Mayor Canada told The Tribune, “We’re planning to unveil...
CULLMAN, Ala. - We recently reported that three local high school band programs had received all superior ratings from the Alabama Music Educators Associations for their ABA Music Performance Assessments. Now, Cullman County can proudly say four bands are indeed superior. The West Point High School (WPHS) Concert Band scores were finally revealed, which were all one’s (superior) for...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to take on Good Hope in a spring jamboree game Thursday night in what ended up being a very closely contested game. However, the Raiders were able to hang on in the end to defeat the Eagles 19-12 and take the spring matchup.
The first quarter saw the JV start things off and Vinemont...
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:
Cooper is a two-year-old Feist mix. Get ready to play; he’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet. Though he’s active, this sweet fellow is housetrained, skilled on his leash and likes to stay close to...
TUSCLOOSA, Ala. -- After falling to Lamar County in the opening round of the 2A West Regional Thursday morning, the Lady Eagles bounced back with a big win over Isabella to advance through the elimination bracket and stay alive. They did just that, taking an early lead over the Lady Mustangs and adding as the game went on to...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 10
unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; 3rd SW
theft of property; Super Saver Rd.
burglary; Hwy. 91
theft...
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman returned to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Thursday morning to continue competing at this year’s North Regional Tournament. After splitting their first two games with Jasper and Hazel Green Wednesday, the Lady Bearcats faced Fort Payne in an elimination game. A pair of home runs off the bats of Sarah Herfurth and Emma Claire Wilson...
FLORENCE, Ala. – West Point returned to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence early Thursday morning to continue its run through the North Regional Tournament and got started with an elimination game against Russellville. The Lady Tigers took an early lead in the opening inning and the Lady Warriors were able to get some runs on the board later in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Class of 2021 from Holly Pond High School took part in one of the school’s newest traditions Wednesday morning by participating in the Senior Walk. Dressed in their caps and gowns, the soon to be graduates visited Holly Pond Elementary School and Middle School and received cheers and applause from the young Broncos as they...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the week of May 16 - 22, 2021, “Public Works Week” in the City of Cullman to coincide with National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association.
Two officials with the APWA-Alabama Chapter were on hand to receive the proclamation from Mayor Jacobs. They...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, May 6, marked the first use of Cullman's second crematory, which is located within the Cullman Funeral Home. Now certified and licensed by the state, the crematory within CFH can be used to perform cremations locally instead of outsourcing the service to other funeral homes. With roughly 50% of their current business made up of cremations...
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats traveled to Florence’s Coffee O’Neal Park Wednesday to compete in this year’s 6A North Regional Tournament, and they hung 15 runs on the board to take their first game of the tournament comfortably. Cullman scored at least two runs in all five innings of its 15-2 win over Jasper in the opening round...
FLORENCE, Ala. – West Point traveled to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence for day one of this year’s North Regional Tournament Wednesday and overcame an early deficit in its first game to come from behind and pick up a big win. The Lady Warriors were held to just one run on two hits in the first four innings before...
CULLMAN, Ala. The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman issued the following statement on Tuesday, May 11:
The Utilities Board of the City of Cullman has begun lowering the pool elevation at Duck River Reservoir a total of 20 feet to allow for dam inspections and maintenance.
The reduction in water levels from full pool of elevation 725 began May...
Albert R. Howard was born December 28, 1924 in Cullman County and listed Cullman as his hometown. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces and served during World War II, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. Howard was a Central Gunner attached to the 29th Bomber Group, Very Heavy, 6th Bomber Squadron.
According to honorstates.org., “On...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 11, 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
May 10
Swindall, Emma R.; 22
FTA- fail to signal
Wise, Justin D.; 36
resisting arrest
attempt to elude police officer
Thompson, Destiney K.; 23
...
COLONY, Ala. - The Carpenter’s Cabinet food pantry located at the Educational Complex in Colony has announced plans for its 2021 summer food service program, set to begin next Monday, May 17, 2021.
In a release to media, pantry manager Patricia Ponder shared:
The Carpenter’s Cabinet of Colony food pantry has been designated as a Summer Food Service Program Site by...
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, Ala. - Residents of several area nursing homes and assisted living facilities were all smiles Saturday as they were visited by close to 100 Jeeps. The Cullman County Wranglers’ 2nd annual Ridin’ for Residents Jeep Parade made its way through Cullman and Hanceville Saturday, May 8, no doubt turning heads along the way.
Jeep owners gathered Saturday morning and...
The Cullman County People Against A Littered State committee is busy making plans to recognize the efforts of the many businesses that work hard to make the Cullman area a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. The PALS committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Beautification Awards and is encouraging all local businesses who have contributed in some...
ADDISON, Ala. – It was an exciting day in the library of Addison High School as Logan "Baby Shaq" Wilkins signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama. The Sun Chiefs are a perennial power in the Alabama junior college ranks.
Wilkins was surrounded by family, coaches and friends as...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6-9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 6
harassment; CR 251unlawful possession of drug paraphernaliaharassment; CR 1413theft of property; Hwy. 69 Sunauthorized use of motor vehicle; CR 1386domestic violence; CR 1069
May 7
domestic violence; CR 1235theft of property;...
CULLMAN Ala. – This year’s area tournaments are officially in the books and there are still five local teams preparing to continue their postseason runs at Regional Tournaments this week. Holly Pond, West Point and Cullman will head to Florence for the North Regional, Good Hope will travel to Montgomery to compete in the East Regional and Cold Springs...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team navigated through the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament as it did during the regular season – with a flurry of offensive firepower and strong sophomore pitching.
The Lions dominated the event, winning the program’s 13th conference tournament title and the first since 2018, sealing the championship with a 12-4 victory in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Angelica Denise Ruffin, 38, of Huntsville, a driver involved in a deadly crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and State Road 157 on June 7, 2020, was arrested over the weekend and charged with reckless murder, reckless manslaughter, and first and second degree assault, according to a spokesman for the Cullman Police Department (CPD),...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers typically nets thousands of pounds of food for local pantries, but its 29th event has been canceled for 2021, potentially leaving organizations like Cullman Caring for Kids in a pinch. Becky Goff, director of United Way of Cullman County offered an alternative:
“Typically, we ask...
CHICAGO, Ill. – It’s been quite a week for Cullman native Keegan Thompson. The former Bearcat and Auburn star made his major league debut in Cincinnati Sunday, made his first career start against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday and picked up his first career win out of the bullpen against Pittsburgh Saturday. In those outings, Thompson has...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – It was a long and wild night in Hartselle Friday. Cullman returned to Sparkman Park in Hartselle to continue its run through the 6A, Area 14 Tournament and after defeating the Lady Tigers in the winner’s bracket 6-3 early in the afternoon, Hartselle eliminated Muscle Shoals to stay alive and set up a rematch with Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As residents prepare for summer to kick off, the Palomino RV Resort at Burrow-Hamilton Farm plans to unveil a new way for guests to keep cool: an inflatable aqua park floating on the pond! Zac Wood, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism, says that the plan is to officially open the park on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman on Friday released the following statement regarding three grants awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to expand broadband infrastructure in Cullman County:
“Access to high-speed internet is imperative to the growth and survival of our state, and I appreciate ADECA’s efforts to expand these services through the Broadband...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Rainy weather delayed area tournaments all over the state earlier this week but the Lady Broncos were finally able to get back on their home field Friday night to play for a 3A, Area 13 championship. After a slow start in the first two innings, Holly Pond exploded in the third and put 10 runs...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Participation in angling has hit new highs in the past year, and a new public use pavilion built by skilled volunteers from the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance as part of an Alabama Power and B.A.S.S. conservation partnership is offering a much-needed place for organizations to hold their weigh-ins, from local bass clubs to the largest tournaments. Join...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
May 5
harassment; person; 2nd Ave. SE
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Northbrook Baptist Church; Hwy. 157; catalytic converter; $500
harassment; person; 9th St....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 13, was recognized by the City of Hanceville Thursday evening at their council meeting. Hill contracted Lyme Disease while visiting a petting zoo with her family in 2014. Since then, she and her family have worked tirelessly to raise funds for others also suffering from the many effects of the tick-borne disease.
Mayor Kenneth...
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...
HARTSELLE, Ala. – After rain showers delayed the start of area tournaments all over the state, Cullman was finally able to hit the field in Hartselle to face Muscle Shoals in the opening round of this year’s 6A, Area 14 Tournament. After a slow start from both teams, the Lady Bearcats erupted for four runs in the fifth inning...
WEST POINT, Ala. – After defeating Russellville in the opening round of this year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament Monday night, the Lady Warriors had to wait two days for the rain to pass to get back on the field and play for an area title Thursday night. West Point went back and forth with the Lady Tigers in a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2021-2022 Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award to he presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting in February. The honor is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the community.
Past recipients of the Award include:
Emma Marie Eddleman,
Elton Hall,
Raymond E. Yost,
...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday voted to sell the board's property on Smith Lake to R&D Lake Properties, LLC. This decision was approved by majority vote with Wayne Myrex abstaining from voting and Kenny Brockman opposing the sale. Additionally, the board approved the opening of a trust fund to gather interest on the...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s softball and baseball teams begin pursuit of conference tournament championships on Sunday.
Wallace State’s 7th-ranked softball team, seeded No. 1, plays Friday at 2 p.m. against either Calhoun or Chattahoochee Valley at Alabaster’s Veterans Park.
Wallace State softball has compiled an impressive 49-4 record, winning 21 of 22 games and cruising to the Alabama Community College...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 6, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 3
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; attempt to elude police officer; CR 15unlawful possession of controlled substance; Mayfair Ln.trespassing; CR 109theft of property; CR 46assault;...
TROY, Ala. – Troy Athletics honored greatness among its student-athletes Wednesday night with the seventh annual Trojan Tribute award show. For the second straight spring, the awards were presented virtually via Facebook and YouTube.
Awards were handed out in 17 different categories ranging from strength & conditioning honors, to top grade-point-averages and Team of the Year. The awards, which were...
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Principal Billy Troutman of the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) took time during National Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize his faculty.
Said Troutman, “Our faculty consists of industry qualified professionals that have a passion for the craft taught in their program.”
The Tribune will share individual teacher highlights posted online by the school during the week.
If your...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of May 2021 “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of Cullman.
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949 by Mental Health America to communicate the importance of mental health is to overall health and well-being. Since that time, other organizations have joined MHA...
CULLMAN, Ala. - RNR Search and Rescue, a recently-formed S&R team that serves Cullman and surrounding counties, is in need of donations and volunteers. For six months, the group has served the local community by undergoing search and rescue missions using canines (some trained to seek out all people in an area, others trained to sniff out specific individuals), horseback...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association have completed the rosters for this year’s North-South All-Star Softball Game in Montgomery and Lady Warriors ace Carlie Wilkins earned a spot this year’s North team. Wilkins is in the midst of her junior season at West Point, preparing to finish the area tournament this week...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hayden Stancil put together a stellar junior campaign this year at Cullman High school, contributing on the mound, at the plate and in the infield and now he’ll get the chance to compete with some of the best players in his class this summer. The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association have finished building...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant for the city of Cullman improve public safety and alleviate traffic hazards.
The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will be used to reconstruct a two-mile segment of 24th Street between U.S. Hwy 31 and AL Hwy 69. Twenty-fourth Street is a main access route to one of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 5, 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 3
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Katherine St. NW; clothing; $24third-degree criminal trespass; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157identity theft; person
May 4
third-degree domestic violence; person; 4th St....
CULLMAN, Ala. - For 82 years, the city of Cullman has celebrated the area’s prolific strawberry crops and, after facing the COVID shutdown of 2020, folks were ready to celebrate once again last Saturday. Even without the popular Senior Shindig usually held on Friday, this year’s one-day event still drew huge crowds and saw thousands of gallons of strawberries...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mother's Day 2021 will be the online debut of a new "community arts event" from the mind of Cullman-based playwright Ben South. Titled "HOUSEBOUND & GARDEN: The Pandemic Letters Dramedy," the show tells the story of grandmother and granddaughter through letters shared between the two over the span of 30 years. In a press release about...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- “Food that touches the soul.” That’s how the owner of Merriweather’s Soul Food describes what you can expect at their new restaurant located inside the Joann Walls Center on Bangor Street in Hanceville. The meat and three style eatery has generated quite the buzz since opening on Easter Sunday.
“Food has always been a part of our family...
CHICAGO, Ill. – Former Cullman and Auburn baseball star Keegan Thompson made his first career start for the Chicago Cubs against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field Tuesday night and kept the defending champs off the board for nearly four innings. Thompson tossed 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, two walks and striking out two batters...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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
April 29
third-degree criminal trespass; harassment; person; 2nd Way NE
May 1
second-degree domestic violence; person; Woodvale Dr. NW
May 2
fourth-degree theft of property; third-degree...
William Howard Gunter listed Bremen as his hometown when he enlisted with the United States Marine Corp. He served in the Korean War and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was attached to Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
The 1st Battalion, 7th Marines were called into action on September 21, 1950. The official website of...
Leo Dwaine Andrews was born June 25, 1932 in Cullman County and called Vinemont home. Andrews enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. The young seaman was attached to Destroyer USS Herbert J. Thomas DD-883, part of Task Force 77.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency reports, “On the night of March 7, 1953, the Herbert J....
JASPER, Ala. (May 4, 2021) – Boater Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Alabama, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, Alabama. Wiggins earned $5,839 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County.
Top 10 Results
1st – Jordan Wiggins, Cullman: 17-6
2nd – John Simmons, Jasper: 14-3
3rd – Andy Chappell, Warrior: 14-0
4th – Justin...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recipients of the most recent grants from the Cullman County Community Development Commission gathered Monday morning to receive the funds for their upcoming projects. The seven recipients were given $12,000 each, for a total amount of $84,000 awarded. The organizations who received the grants, as well as the people who accepted the checks on behalf of...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s 5A, Area 15 Tournament began at West Point High School Monday night and after Russellville defeated Lawrence County in the opening round, the Lady Golden Tigers advanced to face the top-seeded Lady Warriors. After a pair of scoreless innings, West Point put a pair of runs on the board in the third and...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond began its area tournament at home Monday, and they took on J.B. Pennington to kick things off. After falling behind early, a huge fifth inning helped propel the Lady Broncos to a 7-6 win over the Lady Tigers to keep Holly Pond in the winner’s bracket of the 3A, Area 13 Tournament.
After a scoreless first...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29 through May 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 29
unlawful possession of marijuana; CR 1422
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278 E
harassment; Hwy....
CINCINNATI, OH. – After joining the Cubs’ taxi squad earlier this week, former Cullman High School and Auburn great Keegan Thompson was officially activated by Chicago yesterday and made his major league debut in Cincinnati Sunday afternoon. Thompson relieved Dillon Maples in the bottom of the fifth and tossed a scoreless inning against the heart of the Reds’ lineup,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the regular season in the books, area tournaments are right around the corner for local teams. Holly Pond and West Point will host their respective area tournaments Monday while the rest of the local teams will travel.
Class 1A, Area 12 Tournament at Marion County:
May 3: (2) Meek vs (3) Hubbertville (3:30 p.m.) - winner will...
Mr. Persall, who was born in Newton County, Georgia on February 6, 1869, came to Cullman County when he was 19 years old. His parents decided to return to Georgia, but he bought a farm and remained here. Five children were born to Mr. Persall and his first wife, who was Maudenie Calvert. The four of them living are...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Saturday night to host their first ever appearance in the third round of the AHSAA state playoffs and squared off against the Lady Panthers of Southside. Unfortunately for the home crowd, Southside scored a pair of early goals to take a 2-0 lead and was...
CHELSEA, Ala. – After falling to the Hornets in game one 5-4, the Bearcats bounced back to win game two 7-1 and force a rubber match in Chelsea Saturday with a spot in the 6A quarterfinals on the line. Unfortunately for the black and gold crowd, The Hornets were able to take a big lead early and limited Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Day two of this year’s 1A-3A AHSAA State Track Meet got underway at Oliver Woodard Stadium Saturday morning and after collecting a pair of gold medals yesterday, two local runners picked up two more Saturday morning along with two new state records. Both Vinemont’s Ethan Lemons and Cold Springs’ Ethan Edgeworth set new 3A and 2A...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Fire Department Lieutenant Neville Franks has a most worthwhile pastime: for the last six years, he has been distributing food to families in need, mostly in Cullman and Blount counties, but not objecting to driving as far as Tennessee and even Georgia to make deliveries, often at his own expense. Now, in partnership with the...
CHELSEA, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for their second-round matchup and a rematch of the 2019 6A state championship series against Chelsea and the ‘Cats split their first two matchups with the Hornets to force a rubber match in Chelsea Saturday. The Bearcats committed six errors in game one and fell to the Hornets 5-4 but...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was on its home field in front of a big home crowd Friday night to host its first ever matchup in the second round of the AHSAA state playoffs. The Warriors took an early lead in game one and went on to take the opener over the Eagles 6-1. In game two, Cold Springs...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 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
April 29
second-degree domestic violence; person
second-degree theft of property; Eidson & Associates/Marvin’s; Hwy. 157; cash/general merchandise
theft of services; Buffalo Wild Wings; 2nd...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the 1A-3A state meet in Cullman and the 4A-7A state meet in Gulf Shores are in full swing today and tomorrow and a pair of local runners got Friday morning started with a pair of gold medals. Both Cold Springs’ Ethan Edgeworth and Vinemont’s Ethan Lemons placed first in the Class 2A and 3A Boys...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Authority will hold a virtual information session on proposed transmission system improvements to prepare for growth and increase power reliability in the Jones Chapel area of Cullman County.
TVA proposes to invest $8 million to build 5.3 miles of single-circuit transmission line to provide power to Cullman Electric Cooperative’s new Jones Chapel substation. The...
Lovel J. Dye was born in Cullman County on October 9, 1924. He lived with his family in Baileyton until he entered the military on June 7, 1943 at the age of 19. PFC Dye was a member of the United States Infantry 7th Army and shortly after landing in Italy, would be sent to France.
A couple of weeks after...
