UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/01/28/hanceville-man-idd-1-victims-saturday-night-head-collision
BUG TUSSLE - Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on collision in the 16000 block of Highway 69 South, south of Bug Tussle. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities.
The roadway is completely blocked, and the Cullman County Sheriff's Office said it will remain blocked for some time.
Crews from the Cold Springs and Arkadelphia...
It’s easy! All you have to do is flop on your belly and fly!”
6-year-old Ansley
CULLMAN – A giant slip-n-slide on a brutally hot day? Yes, please! On Friday, children from all over Cullman met at Nesmith Park and took turns sliding across the massive slip-n-slide that was set up for the afternoon. Although the weather was steamy hot, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 31
domestic violence; CR 747illegal possession of prescription drugs; attempt to elude police officer; using false identity to avoid arrest/hinder prosecution; Hwy. 31unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1114domestic violence;...
CULLMAN – The City of Cullman Sanitation Department received a new recycle truck funded by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) through a grant from the Alabama Recycling Fund. The truck, a 2014 Freightliner Mini Max, cost $135,000 and was 100% funded by the grant. A container fork truck, at a cost of $59,887, was also obtained and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Attorney General’s Restitution Fund Oversite Committee met at three different locations on Saturday to announce projects that are being planned to improve access to the Mulberry and Sipsey Forks of the Black Warrior River. The committee and local leaders met at the sites in Colony, Garden City and Forks in the River at Sipsey for...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The
middle seeds in this year’s varsity girls bracket faced off in Wednesday night’s
first county tournament matchup and it was a heated battle between the Good
Hope Lady Raiders and Lady Broncos of Holly Pond. After a tight first half, the
Lady Raiders cranked things up on the defensive end and pulled away with a 56-43
win over Holly Pond...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for June 5. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Alexander, Janet Michelle, 42
GJ- chemical endangerment of a child (4 counts)
Conklin, Nathan Patrick, 38
FTA- negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
Cornelius, Amanda Lorean, 33
chemical endangerment of a child
Duncan, Will Jeremy, 25
third-degree burglary (3 counts)
Eason,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Percy is a 6-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. He is a low-to-medium energy humble gentleman who absolutely cherishes his people. He never fails to display his modest attitude, whether he is giving you your personal space, or when walking on his leash. One...
Updated 3-16-20 at 11:31 a.m.
This event has been postponed.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will host a services learning lab March 20, 2020 for parents and guardians of special needs students eighth grade and up. Participants will meet representatives of Vocational Rehabilitation, Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled/Margaret Jean Jones Center and Flourish of...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home under the lights at Oliver Woodard Stadium to host another big rival Friday night. The first half between the ‘Cats and the Tiger was neck and neck, but Hartselle was able to take advantage of turnovers and big plays to pull away in the second half and take the region...
Patriots of all ages came dressed in their best red, white and blue. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Many came out for the fireworks, but there was much more going on at Heritage Park on the 4th of July as Desperation Church hosted its fifth annual family day and fireworks show.
The Tribune spoke with Desperation staffers and event coordinators Linda...
CULLMAN – The winter storm of 2015 is upon us and people of all ages have been outside enjoying the massive amounts of fluffy white snow for the past two days. It is not very often we get this kind of weather in Alabama, therefore, we don’t always know what to do in order to be safe.
While playing in...
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Preparatory School graduated 27 students from the eighth grade of its Middle School in a ceremony celebrated in the Saint Bernard Abbey Church on Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
Alison Grace Gongre read the first reading followed by the Liz Medina who read the responsorial psalm. The second reading was read by Macy Whaley followed...
Left to right: Rhonda Davis, Amy Kampis, John Harper Kampis, Mayor Woody Jacobs, Jordan Davis, Stormi Brock and Penny Brock
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the month of April 2018 “Autism Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. Jacobs made the announcement on Thursday, April 12, 2018 and presented a signed and sealed proclamation to those in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Farm-City Committee has announced that country singer, storyteller and motivational speaker Stella Parton will perform at this year’s Farm-City Banquet at the Cullman Civic Center Thursday, Nov. 21. The Sevierville, Tennessee native, younger sister of Dolly Parton, has a fame all her own as a country singer with 22 albums and 28 charted hit...
Col. Donald Fallin reached the 600-mile mark on the Appalachian Trail on the afternoon of Monday, June 4. (Photo courtesy Donald Fallin)
FAIRVIEW - Retired U.S. Army Col. Donald Fallin, who is hiking the Appalachian Trail from north Georgia to Maine to raise awareness and funds for the Johnny Mac Fund to support the education of children of fallen warriors,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Athletes from Cullman’s special needs Miracle League, along with their families, welcomed the Saints Motorcycle Club, cheered them on and thanked the riders as they swung by the Field of Miracles Saturday morning on the first leg of their annual Miracle League Ride. According to ride coordinators, approximately 150 riders took part. After the group departed...
Rita Light, Carolyn Calvert and David Vines inside the Beat 8 Community Center.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Southwest Cullman County has been a coal mining district that includes parts of Walker and Jefferson Counties for a long time. Stories circulated through the region as early as the 1820s of rocks catching fire around travelers' campfires. By the late 1830s, small-scale commercial...
CULLMAN - Many of you may have noticed the garden on First Avenue Southeast, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, in Cullman. That garden was created for the entire community by the Cullman County Master Gardeners Association.
The Master Gardeners (MGs) do many things in and for the community that you might not be aware of. In addition to the beautiful...
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee donated $15,500 from the proceeds of the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo to Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Paterson this week.
The money will be divided between the 31 schools in Cullman County who have special needs students.
"As I have...
Rodney Robertson, age 47, of Cullman passed away at his home Sunday evening, July 31, 2016. He was born in Blount County to Clifton "Bud" and Betty Bradford Robertson.
Rodney is predeceased by his parents.
Survivors are a brother, Marty Robertson of Holly Pond; sisters, Donna (Tim) White of Holly Pond and Pam Yeager of Hanceville.
Arrangements will be announced at a...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Jan. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Boatright, Joshua Allen, 39
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree assault
Cox, Calvin James, 27
public intoxication
Hagghard, Joseph Franklin, 28
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear- unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Hill, Natasha Beth, 37
failure to appear- possession of drug paraphernalia
failure to appear-...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, June 3, the Alabama chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) will host its annual picnic at Sportsman Lake Park from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in pavilion no. 1.
COPS is a nonprofit organization that “provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of shattered lives of surviving families and others affected.”
This picnic is held every year...
CULLMAN – This past Saturday, the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center celebrated their first annual Community Wellness Day. Folks from all over Cullman County came by and enjoyed a full day of fitness and fun.
“The Community Wellness Day was started this year as an event to open up the Aquatic Center for everybody to use,” said Waid Harbison, Marketing...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day at Good Hope High School as friends, family, teammates, teachers and coaches gathered to help one Raider celebrate the next step in their athletic and academic career. Rudi Derrick just wrapped up her high school cross country career at the state meet last weekend but took the first step toward...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 6, 2019. 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 DepartmentIncidentsSept. 4
third-degree forgery; Lee’s Veterinary Hospital; forged checks; unknown amount of property value
leaving the scene of an accident; person; St. Joseph Dr. NW;...
Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Five Cullman City firefighters on Monday night were sworn in to their new promotional positions as fire engineers. Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan...
CULLMAN, Ala. – As a thank you to essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, local State Farm Insurance agent Tesha Brewer is hosting a Feeding Our Frontlines and Blood Drive event Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at her State Farm Office, which is located at 909 Fisher St. SW Cullman.
On both...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is looking into the issue of homelessness in Cullman County. Over the course of a few articles, we will try to get an idea of the scope of the problem, talk to some people who are trying to address it and see what is being done and what needs to be done.
Statewide...
CULLMAN – On Wednesday morning, March 18, in front of City Hall, Mayor Max A. Townson led students and citizens of Cullman in celebration of Arbor Day and the city of Cullman’s 27th consecutive year as being designated a “Tree City.”
The Tree City award is given by the Tree City USA program, which is sponsored by the Arbor Day...
CULLMAN - Thomas Rhett joins the massive lineup at Rock the South 2016. With a massive surge and a huge new record under his belt, Thomas Rhett is the perfect addition to the largest lineup ever at Rock the South which already included Florida-Georgia Line and Cole Swindell.
Rock the South Founder Shane Quick said,” We are so pumped Thomas...
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) this morning confirmed that low pathogenic avian influenza has been found in a Cullman County commercial breeder flock.
"I can confirm that it has been found in Cullman County," said the ADAI's Daniel Autrey. "This is the low pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza. This is not as bad as what they...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported November 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
November 8
fourth-degree theft of property; person; phone; $55unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; person; Wren Ave. SW; miscellaneous; $1,500
Arrests
November 8
Needham, Kenneth C.; 50
FTA- fourth-degree theft...
Local veterans place a wreath at the Veterans’ Park World War I monument.
CULLMAN - Veterans’ Park at Sportsman Lake was the site of solemn remembrance Saturday morning, as area veterans and their families, local dignitaries and others gathered to mark the upcoming Memorial Day and remember those who gave their lives in the armed services of the United States. ...
ATLANTA, Ga. – Cullman
Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars were back on the road last
weekend for the All-Star Prep Nationals at the Georgia International Convention
Center and they came home with some more hardware. The Queens, Empresses and
Mini Majesties all placed first in their respective divisions after each of
them put together zero-deduction routines.
Xtreme All Stars Head Coach Ashley Wilbanks...
CULLMAN - A suspect being pursued by the Falkville Police crashed on U.S. Highway 31 in Hanceville, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
"There was a car crash in Falkville, and something from that led to a chase. They came through the middle of town on Highway 31," said Culpepper.
"Our units became involved," he continued. "We didn't know til...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies had another strong year on both the volleyball court and out on the track and in this interview, I talked to Lady Aggies standout Kabri Redding about her favorite moments from her junior seasons.
"I feel like we had a great year and progressed throughout the season. We had chemistry and we lost only...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The dread that fills the hearts of most residents as they trudge down the stairwell to the Driver License Examiners Office in the Cullman County Courthouse basement is well known. Most people have stories of the often hours spent in line waiting their turn for assistance from one of the only two full-time staff members. While...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, the 100th anniversary celebration of the Busy Bee was officially supposed to start at 2 p.m., but diners and well-wishers had other ideas. By 1 p.m., the restaurant was full, as was all outside seating, and the crowd, like the party, was just getting started.
Just before official start time, the Busy Bee’s “Queen Bee”...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey last week awarded $419,214.21 in federal funds allotted to the state for crime victims’ services to Brooks’ Place, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Cullman. The money will cover a large percentage of six full-time employee salaries, utility bills and facility upkeep, client assessment and therapy materials and other expenses.
“Children are the future,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon, those in need can go by The Link of Cullman County’s drive-through for food and school supplies.
The Family Food Box Giveaway is a partnership between The Link, Great Good Music, country music superstar Jamey Johnson, Morgan Wallen and Warehouse Discount Groceries. The boxes holding the goods are donated by...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s German Christmas pyramid was reassembled on the Cullman County Museum property Friday. The Weihnachtspyramide is a traditional German Christmas season decoration known in English as a “Christmas pyramid.” City officials said the pyramid will be lit the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27. The pyramid debuted in Cullman in 2019, the handiwork of German company Erzgebirgiisehe...
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, the Cullman Civic Center came alive with music and dance as hundreds of area youth and adults gathered for the 21st annual Cullman Big Band Dance. Live music was provided by the Cullman High School Jazz Band under the direction of CHS Band Director Christopher Smith. For those who needed a little help, Jean...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 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
June 14
theft of property – 4th degree; Wal-Mart; Hwy 157; general merchandise; $152
June 17
domestic violence – 3rd degree, harassing communications; persontheft of lost property...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County are hosting an Oceans of Possibilities Summer Learning Program Kick-off Party on Friday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cook Museum of Natural Science will be bringing some live animals for a presentation and discussion about the “oceans of possibilities.” Kids can learn about the...
Left to right: Danny Tucker, Billy Warden and Allen Mickle / Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
CRANE HILL - A search warrant executed at a Crane Hill residence on Friday resulted in three men being charged with trafficking meth, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators, along with agents with the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET), executed the warrant at...
CULLMAN - On Monday, November 10, 2014, Mayor Townson signed a proclamation declaring November 15, 2014, “Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness Day” in the City of Cullman.
The 3rd annual “Strides” event, sponsored by the Cullman Community Lions Club, will begin at 10 a.m. on November 15, 2014, at Heritage Park. Members of the Cullman Community Lions Club, along with...
LaShanda Harrison is a graduate of the Winston County Works welding program.
DOUBLE SPRINGS – LaShanda Harrison has worked multiple years as a boilermaker. She’s also been employed as a mechanic, carpenter and for a landscaping company.
After completing the welding program through the Winston County Works project, Harrison can now boast she’s a certified welder.
Harrison, 36, was among the first...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports, a Huntsville man was arrested Friday, September 17, for 18 counts of child pornography possession.
Michael Lee McGinnis, 41, was arrested on I-65 just before 5:00 p.m. on Friday in regards to a Cullman juvenile pornography case.
This case is currently pending and under investigation and more information will...
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 February 9, 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
February 7
first-degree theft by deception; person; cash
February 8
Arrests
February 8
McClellan, Lee Z.; 31
possession of drug paraphernalia
Edge, Clinton A.; 53
FTA- first-degree criminal trespassFTA- third-degree criminal trespass...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Sept. 11. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Beasley, Terra Celeste, 22
probation violation- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
Chumley, Eric Reese, 18
possession of drug paraphernalia
Drane, Jacob Andrew, 18
possession of drug paraphernalia
Duckett, Morgan Alyssa, 23
harassing communications
Harbison, Stephen Loyd, 37
failure to appear- first-degree criminal trespassing
Mahaffey, Rodney James, 39
probation revoked- second-degree...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is inviting mothers and children in the area to attend a Mommy and Me Painting Luau, where the mother and child each will get to create a wooden wall hanger they can display in their home or give as a gift.
The Alumni Association is offering two days for the...
The first open cotton boll of the season that we have seen was brought in on August 17th, by James Trapp.
Fire at early dawn on Sunday destroyed the storehouse and fixtures of N.J. Stewart and Sons and the vacant building formerly occupied by the Hays Drug Company.
A meeting of the school board was held on August 15th, attended by...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Pop’s Café is the newest restaurant in Hanceville, opened in place of the old Huddle House. Pop’s Cafe’s owners are brother and sister Craig and Cathy Parker. Craig operates the Hanceville location and Cathy operates another Hillsboro location. The Hanceville location has been open since December 27, serving breakfast and lunch. The cafe held a ribbon...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -A Cullman man died following a two-vehicle crash Friday, July 12.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Jonathan Carl Givens, Jr., 33.
According to Alabama State Trooper Curtis Summerville, Givens was killed when the Suzuki GSX motorcycle he was operating collided with a 2006 Honda Accord.
Givens was airlifted to UAB Hospital where he later...
Update 10-16-18 12:55 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two people were killed in a severe crash Tuesday morning on Alabama Highway 69, approximately 2 miles south of Bug Tussle, going toward Jasper. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatalities.
According to initial emergency dispatch reports, an 18-wheeler hauler hauling steel coils jackknifed off an...
Cullman City Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, center, at an event this February/Tribune file photo
There are times we get to go into situations where the kid has to be like I was sometimes when I was younger, where they have to be the adult and we help them get somewhere they can be the kid again. Those are the moments...
FAIRVIEW - More than 150 people gathered at Fairview Town Park Saturday night for what First Baptist Church of Fairview hopes to make an annual event: the Fairview Community Flashlight Easter Eggstravaganza.
Festivities began at 7 p.m. at the park and included food, drinks, door prizes, the Easter story, and of course, the egg hunt.
Community member Kristy Harris took part...
ARLEY, Ala. – Arley-based restaurant Talley O’s caught fire December 21 around 11:00 p.m. There were no employees in the building at the time and no one was injured. The storage area and the kitchen received the most damage. Arley Fire and Rescue and Helicon Fire Department responded to the structure fire. There was an early morning re-kindling on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – East Elementary School recently received the prestigious Exemplary Reading Program Award issued by the International Literacy Association (ILA). The intent of the Exemplary Reading Program Award is to award institutions that have implemented outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels. Its purpose is to call the public’s attention to outstanding programs in schools...
John Patrick Parsons, left, and Justin Eugene Curington, right (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Two Cullman County inmates who escaped while on work release duty Wednesday have been captured, according to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
"The two inmates have been located and arrested in Illinois and will be brought back to Cullman," said a spokesman for the CCSO...
CULLMAN - So tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and you realize that you had one more gift that you needed to get. Perhaps for a game of Dirty Santa at your aunt’s house, or it could be that work is so crazy at this time of year, you just did not have the time. No fear, if you need that last...
ONEONTA, Ala. – Good Hope made the trip to Oneonta for a massive region showdown with the Redskins Friday night and found themselves in control in the second half, but Oneonta rallied in the fourth quarter and dominated the final period to come back and defeat the Raiders 37-19. The loss places Good Hope second in Region 6.
The Redskins...
BAILEYTON - A big portion of Baileyton’s town council meeting this week focused on the town hall basement. In particular, the almost $6,000 the council says the latest renter, MultiLine Cable Company, LLC, owes the Town of Baileyton.
The Town’s attorney, Todd McLeroy, has placed locks and no trespassing signs on the basement in an effort to persuade the company...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call after a local man broke into a nearby residence and threatened the family inside.
Christopher Lee Sanford, 37, of Crane Hill, was arrested Oct. 4 by CCSO deputies following a domestic incident with his wife.
Sanford went to a family member’s residence where his wife was...
Holly Pond Broncos (5-2, 2-2) @ Fultondale Wildcats (6-1, 4-0)
3A, Region 6
Wildcats Stadium - Fultondale
Thursday 7 p.m.
SERIES: 1st meeting
LAST WEEK: Holly Pond defeated Hanceville 40-16, Fultondale defeated Susan Moore 62-14.
Broncos are coming off a big victory in the region against county rival Hanceville that eliminated Bulldogs from the playoffs. Now the Broncos meet the team that is on top...
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s Cullman County Youth Football season officially came to an end Tuesday
night with three championship matchups. The Cullman Cyclones took this year’s
Fireplug title with a 14-0 win over Holly Pond, the West Point Warriors finished
as Wee-Wee champions after defeating the Good Hope Raiders 14-8 and the Cyclones
clinched this year’s Pee-Wee title as well by knocking...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night and hosting an area showdown against Muscle Shoals Lady Trojans. Despite playing a tough, physical game against the Lady Trojans, Cullman couldn’t get enough shots to fall and fell at home 52-42.
Jaden Winfrey got the game started with a steal and an easy layup to make it...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
Despite missing all of last season with a foot injury, senior Brontae Harris
has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, annually
presented to the nation’s best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of
Fame.
Harris is one of 49 players recognized on the
prestigious preseason watch list, and just one of three from Conference USA
along with Reed...
Funeral services for Hazel ‘Tootsie” Smith will be Friday, February 6, 2015, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Baileyton Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, February 4 at Woodland Village.
Mrs. Smith was born on August 26, 1932 to Robert and Meda Delle Haney. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Donald (Tresha) Smith, a...
8 a.m. Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival ($5 per person for park admission)
This day-long celebration kicks off bright and early at 8 a.m. and will include arts and crafts, food, contests and live music. The park’s annual fireworks show will cap off the evening at 9 p.m.
According to Cullman County Parks and Recreation: “We'll also have our...
Most of the show’s entries were restored tractors. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - History was on display on the campus of Wallace State Community College Saturday. The 20th annual Hanceville Antique Tractor & Engine Show drew collectors, farmers and enthusiasts from miles around to enjoy the showpieces, most restored tractors, but some straight out of the fields.
The tractor...
Pictured L-R: Lorie Strane, Janice Knighten, Jill Keeton, Allie Barnett, Dr. Brad Moody, Mayor Jacobs, Dr. Mac Cottingham, Megan Isbell, Kayla Goodwin, Dana Daniel, Matt Davis
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman has joined the specialized medical staff at the Cullman Regional Center for Wound Healing, a member of the Healogics network, to help increase awareness of advanced wound care...
Everyone has abilities they can use.”
Ty Parker, Good Hope High School band director
GOOD HOPE - Ty Parker, band director at Good Hope High School, wants Cullman County Schools to involve the Cullman County Child Development Center more, so he is taking the first step to make that happen.
On Saturday, April 16, the bands from GHHS and the CDC will...
From the files of 1936:
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge of Alabama Odd Fellows, attended the district convention of the Rebekahs in Hanceville on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Herrell have named their little daughter, Katherine Rose.
Reverend J.E. Creel of Bangor, Clerk of the Cullman Baptist...
4th Annual Cullman EMS 911 Chili Cook-Off-Saturday, Feb. 23
Cullman Regional’s Cullman EMS is hosting its fourth annual 911 Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting The Link of Cullman County. The registration fee for entering a team is $20 and is open to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel and...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Lady Broncos hit the court at Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night to host a pair of varsity showdowns against Locust Fork. The Lady Broncos played a tight game with Locust Fork, but the Lady Hornets pulled away in the fourth quarter to top them 51-40. In the boys’ game, the...
VINEMONT, Ala. –
Cold Springs and Hanceville travelled to Vinemont Thursday afternoon for a
tri-match with the Lady Eagles, but it was the Eagles of Cold Springs that left
with wins over both Vinemont and the Lady Bulldogs. Cold Springs knocked off
both Vinemont and Hanceville in two sets while the home-standing Lady Eagles
defeated the Lady Bulldogs in two sets as well.
Vinemont...
TRIO Day recipients from Hanceville Middle School included, from left, Jessica Marshall for Best Attitude and Shanna Helms and Darius Marshall for Most Improved. Not pictured for Best Attitude is Ramses Garcia.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Talent Search students were celebrated recently at the annual TRIO Day on campus.
TRIO Day is for students in sixth-ninth grades from participating service area...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Community College volleyball team earned its 13th conference tournament title in 14 seasons and their 23rd overall during this weekend’s ACCC/NJCAA Gulf Atlantic District Volleyball Tournament held at the Mobile Civic Center. They also finished as runner-up for the district title, punching their ticket to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Tournament...
Christian Service Award winner Sam Chiodo, Headmaster Dan Baillargeon and Father Bede Marcy
CULLMAN - At ceremonies held in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center on May 11, 2017, students of St. Bernard Preparatory School were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2016-17 academic year. Headmaster Dan Baillargeon opened the evening with prayer and served as master of ceremonies. Mary...
NOTASULGA - You might remember Coach Pat Dye from his days as Auburn’s tough as nails head football coach, or you might know him from his popular weekly radio show, but what you might not know is that he is the owner of an amazing Japanese maple farm not far from Notasulga, Alabama. That’s just down the road from...
Updated 7-20-19 8:36 p.m.
TRIMBLE, Ala. - Two people were transported to Cullman Regional following what officials are saying was a lightning strike near the beach area of Smith Lake Park. “A female took a possible direct hit,” said one EMT on the scene. “She looked right at me as we were getting her ready for transport.”
According to Cullman...
Photo: Fr. Joel Martin, President of St. Bernard Prep; Fr. Bede Marcy, school chaplain; and Headmaster, Dan Baillargeon award senior Alli Messick the Christian Service Award.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently honored outstanding students for their academic achievements during the 2015-16 school year. Faculty, students, parents and friends gathered in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center to applaud the dedication...
All Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in observance of Veterans Day. All sanitation routes will run normally.
CULLMAN, Ala. -The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center announced Friday that Peggy Smith will continue to serve the Chamber in a new consulting role as community relations manager, beginning June 3, 2019.
“We are pleased Peggy has agreed to accept this new role with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce,” said TJ Franey, chairman of the Chamber’s...
From the files of 1933:
Mrs. Charles R. Watson of Cullman announces the engagement of her daughter, Rosa, to William Oscar Dunlap. The wedding will be in June.
The music club will meet on May 6, at the home of Melba Ponder. The music teacher is Miss Margaret Deppe. Those playing the piano are Mary Ann Gorham, Evelyn Martin, Melda Ponder,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every year since 2000, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce has organized the “Fly-In,” a trip to visit Cullman’s federal delegation in Washington, D.C. Community leaders, including representatives from city and county government, the state delegation, economic development, industry, retail and education participated in this year's event.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19 participants visited Capitol Hill and met...
Distracted driving is the easiest crime to prevent. All one needs to do is put down whatever distraction is at hand and pull to the side of the road if needed.”
Rebecca Koehler, Hands on the Wheel
CULLMAN – On Sunday, July 26th, the first annual Families First Rally was held on the steps of the Cullman County Courthouse. The rally...
A Confederate Color Guard honored Kenneth Kilgo at his funeral service Sunday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point Mayor Kenneth Kilgo was laid to rest on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Kilgo passed away on Monday, Feb. 18 at the age of 61. Many Cullman County mayors attended the service,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bar Association funds a scholarship for graduating seniors whose parents work as legal support staff, court personnel and law enforcement officers.
The 2021 scholarships were awarded at the Bar’s monthly meeting on June 10 to:
Miles Warner, 2021 graduate of Cullman Christian School, attending Wallace State Community College in the fall term ($1,000.00).
Annalyse Cole, 2021 graduate...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – The Cullman County branch of People Against a Littered State (PALS) last week celebrated local businesses and groups that help make the community a more attractive place to live and work.
The goal of Cullman County PALS is “helping to make our community a pleasant place to visit, shop, play and live.” The awards, according to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Richard T. Buettner recently retired from serving for the past 33 years as President/Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Public Cemetery of Cullman. The current members of the Board presented a plaque to Buettner in honor of his dedicated service Thursday Oct. Richard was asked to join the Board in 1988 after his uncle,...
EVA, Ala. - Residents and visitors filled Eva Baptist Church Thursday night for the annual Eva Frontier Days community singing event.
The singing has been a part of Eva Frontier Days since it was started in 1989 by the Eva Art Guild. There is now a Frontier Days Board that organizes the event alongside the Guild.
Board member Cynthia Weaver said...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Building Department is reporting that it has received numerous complaints about election campaign signs this year.
"We try to be lenient in our enforcement of the sign ordinance during elections, as long as the signs do not create a traffic hazard or public nuisance," said a statement from the department.
Fall festivals, the fair and fall...
In her treasure trove of human “whoozits and whatzits galore,” Ariel (played by Marie Bean) wants to be “where the people are.” / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Apr. 12-14 Cullman High School (CHS) Performing Arts will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” with evening performances at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ascend Agency Public Relations and Branding said Saturday afternoon in an email that some of its #KeepCullmanGreat signs in Cullman County were vandalized and some destroyed Friday night. The campaign is funded by the Cullman County-based political action committee (PAC) Advocates for Excellence in Education and is aimed at urging voters to vote yes March 3...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Cullman’s VFW Post 2214 held its Rock-a-Thon Saturday morning to cap off this
week’s yard sale and the event was another success for the Auxiliary. The yard
sale kicked off on Thursday and will conclude today at 3 p.m. but the Rock-a-Thon
got underway early Saturday morning when the crowd began pouring in. The yard
sale was packed with items ranging...
HANCEVILLE - The non-credit Workforce Skills division at Wallace State Community College has announced it will offer a comprehensive 50-hour Physical Therapy Aide Program to prepare students for the growing field of Physical Therapy.
A physical therapy aide is generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies and...
