CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on Wednesday reported to The Tribune that its food pantry’s shelves are getting dangerously close to empty, and a visit to the agency proved that the staff was not exaggerating. While stocks of produce remain good, supplies of the most common staple items like canned vegetables, dry beans and rice, canned...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - On Monday evening, a proposal that could have brought the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument that was recently removed from Birmingham’s Linn Park nearer to Cullman County was declined. The Blountsville Historical Society voted almost unanimously to pass on the proposed relocation to Blountsville Historical Park of the monument that was taken down in Birmingham after...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former
Bearcat Houston Smith is the latest local standout to make his college decision
and he’ll be heading to Huntingdon to play for Head Coach Mike Turk and the Hawks.
Smith will join several other area players on the Hawks roster this fall, including
Holly Pond’s Kyler Chaney, Cold Springs’ Lawson Burgess and Vinemont’s Dallin
Dinkle. Smith celebrated his signing at...
Updated 6-9-20 at 6:06 p.m. with a statement from ALDOT
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a fatal two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Alabama Highway 157 and U.S. Highway 278 Sunday evening, many Cullman County residents have renewed their calls for a traffic light to prevent further casualties and wrecks at the location, which many say is dangerous. The Tribune spoke...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County on Monday welcomed 25 teams of golfers, from old hands to first-timers, to Terri Pines Country Club for the organization’s annual Links for Literacy charity golf tournament.
The Link’s Melissa Betts explained, “This supports all of our literacy programs, including our financial literacy programs. We have literacy programs in the elementary schools...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Protests and riots have been sweeping the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis May 25. The city of Birmingham saw residents take it upon themselves to try to take down the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Linn Park Sunday night, May 31. Despite a large number of protestors staying...
Updated 7-7-20 at 12:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging is distributing food as part of the USDA’s Farm to Families program. The distributions take place Wednesdays.
There are no restrictions and no eligibility requirements. This is first come, first served until gone. Please see the schedule below for pick-up in your area. Each location will have...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This
year has been an unusual one for spring sports and so far, awards season is no different.
Since there were so few games played before the coronavirus pandemic closed
schools across the state, the Alabama Sports Writers Association opted not to
vote on All-State teams this year. However, AL.com has compiled a list of 20 of
the top players in...
Updated 6-7-20 at 9:06 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person is dead and two injured in a wreck at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County. The incident happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Randy Pope, 28, of Cullman was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cullman County Coroner's Office.
Cullman County Coroner...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, June 20, Victim Services of Cullman will host the “Ride for Justice” to promote crime victims’ rights awareness. Riders will meet at Hawg Engineering, 230 U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman at 9 a.m.; kickstands up at 11 a.m. The ride will end at Daystar Church, where riders will be treated to refreshments.
Anyone who pre-registers...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Miracle League for special needs athletes will get a visit at the Field of Miracles Saturday, June 13 from the Saints Motorcycle Club of Cullman County as the club takes a fundraising ride through the area. The club will leave from the Cullman Elks Lodge around 11 a.m. and will pass by the Field of...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, a long ordeal came to a joyful conclusion when Tiger the cat was rescued from the top of a tall, tall pine near Vinemont, two weeks to the day from his climb up the tree. Exploring the environs of the country home to which his family recently moved, Tiger found himself up a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) on Friday morning cut the ribbon on a house along Hopewell Street in Hanceville that will serve as a veterans transitional home, housing up to 12 veterans who are struggling but working to make the move back to civilian life.
One half of the duplex is scheduled to open with four residents by...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual City of Cullman v. Cullman County blood drive took place Friday, with four LifeSouth bloodmobiles parked around town. In past years, the drive has been a friendly “competition” between the City of Cullman and Cullman County; however, this year both parties united to do the drive as one.
LifeSouth Donor Recruiter Melanie Moore shared the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Flourish of Cullman, a local service that works with State of Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help people with developmental disabilities find employment, excitedly announced recently the completion of an accessibility ramp at its office, which will allow wheelchair access for clients and other visitors.
The nonprofit, founded by Executive Director Melissa Dew and Director of Services...
WEST POINT, Ala. - Grave’s General Store & Diner in West Point will host a cruise-in this Saturday night, June 6, beginning at 5 p.m.
Building owner Michelle Wisner, who is helping organize the event, said she hopes the cruise-in will “help people try to get back to normal,” continuing, “Car, truck, motorcycle, vintage, rat rod, anything. If you just...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Three officers of the Cullman Police Department were recognized Friday morning after putting together a combined 60 years of service within the community. Officer Roy Bates, Sergeant Terry Gilliland and Lieutenant Jody Martin were presented with years of service pins and certificates to recognize their time with the department. Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Captain J.P....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many have noticed that downtown Cullman is taking on a vintage feel, with the appearance of a gravel road through the Warehouse District. The change is only temporary, though; as First Avenue undergoes a streetscape renovation and utilities upgrade, businesses remain open and accessible, and the City has stated they will remain that way, even if...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new City of Cullman app, “Cullman Connect,” is now live. It's called “SeeClickFix” in the app stores.
The app will help citizens get help for problems they discover around town and help streamline the process for bringing City resources to the problem-solving process. Photos and reports sent in through the app will be routed automatically to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just after protests in Nashville and Birmingham over the death of George Floyd in Minnesota turned into violent riots, a group of young protesters appeared in Cullman’s Depot Park, sparking concern among local residents and especially among nearby downtown business owners. The protests have gone on for four days without any incidents, but some are still...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every summer, LifeSouth hosts a friendly blood drive “competition” between the City of Cullman and Cullman County. This year’s drive is different. Now called the “Cullman United Blood Drive,” this year’s event will take place Friday, June 5.
LifeSouth bloodmobiles will be stationed at four locations around Cullman from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.: the Cullman County...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
–Ten Coaches’ Children Scholarship winners for the 2019-20 school year have
been selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama High School Athletic
Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA), announced Director Jamie Lee Wednesday.
One of this year’s selections includes Meek High
School’s Stuart Waldrep, son of Coach Dana Waldrep. Stuart played football,
basketball and baseball for the Tigers.
The $1,000 need-based scholarships, presented...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Its
been a long spring, and I think a lot of people are craving a return to the
normal day to day, but we still have the summer ahead of us. However, local
teams are getting a taste of the familiar this week as players and coaches return
to campus and come together to begin their summer workout programs. Teams...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As anti-racism protests in Cullman’s Depot Park entered their third day Tuesday, former State Representative James Fields returned to meet for a second time with protesters. Fields looks at the protests and counter protests from a unique perspective: as an African-American official who held elected office from Cullman County.
Fields told The Tribune, “It’s a sad situation...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As a peaceful protest against racism and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was winding down at Cullman’s Depot Park Sunday afternoon, protests in Birmingham were ramping up and would result in acts of violence across that city and its suburbs. As the protest continued in Cullman Monday and protest organizers created the “Correct Cullman”...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- For the first time in eight weeks,
Senior athletes gathered at St. Bernard on May 21 with their families to be
recognized for their outstanding participation in Spring athletics for the
2019-20 academic year. Athletic Director, William Calvert welcomed those in
attendance followed by an opening prayer from Headmaster, Fr. Linus Klucsarits,
OSB. Senior athletes were escorted by their parents onto...
Updated 6-3-20 at 10:33 p.m. with a comment from Britt Demolition
CULLMAN, Ala. - As protests and riots sweep the nation in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the city of Birmingham saw residents take it upon themselves to try to take down the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Linn Park Sunday night. During the...
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Area summer favorite Spring Valley Beach Water Park opened for the season Saturday, with new rules in place due to COVID-19.
“Operational wise, it was great,” said co-owner Travis Gilliland of opening weekend. “It went really smooth. People were respectful of everybody’s personal space, as far as space goes out here. The park itself is really big:...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When the weather is hot and humid, we here in Alabama appreciate having a home or workplace full of cool dry air to escape the heat. When the frost covers the ground, we appreciate having working heaters and stoves to make a warm meal. On nice days we can watch TV and grab a cold beverage from...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday afternoon, a group of young people who, at times, numbered around 25, came to Depot Park to protest racism and the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. Through the afternoon, they waved at passers-by and walked around the park carrying signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe,” “Respect Existence or Expect Resistance,” “Be...
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman man was killed Friday in a wreck on Interstate 65 in Limestone County. Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Joshua Lee Loyd, 23. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a media release, the crash happened at 1 a.m. May 29 near mile marker 351. Troopers said Lloyd was in a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune has received an increasing number of reports of coyotes spotted in and around the city limits of Cullman over the last several months. While coyotes do pose a threat to pets and livestock, with pets under 35 pounds being at greatest risk, there has never been a reported coyote attack of a person in...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville celebrated the groundbreaking for the city’s new senior center Friday morning. The ceremony was held at the Hanceville Civic Center rather than the future site of the center at CW Day Park due to muddy conditions. City and County leaders were joined by members of Cullman County’s state legislative delegation and representatives...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the United States, almost 44% of people released from prison will be arrested again within one year, 68% within three years, and 83% within nine years. The phenomenon, known as recidivism, creates a cycle of hardship on communities, victims, families, law enforcement, courts and even the incarcerated themselves. The Link of Cullman County hopes to change...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man who spent 52 days at Cullman Regional due to complications from COVID-19 on Friday was discharged. Staff lined the hallway and cheered as Rolando Marquez, 51, was wheeled out.
Cullman Regional released the following statement: "Cullman Regional announced via video the discharge of a COVID-19 patient, Rolando Marquez who was initially admitted to the hospital...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Savings Bank (CSB) donated $1,000 to Good Samaritan Health Clinic Friday, as part of the institution’s Cullman Savings Bank Giving Back program.
CSB President John Riley explained, “We’ve got a long-standing relationship with the Good Samaritan Clinic. I served as chairman of the board, was on their board for a while, so I saw the good...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Longtime Cullman physician Phil Freeman passed away Tuesday. Below is his full obituary:
Dr. Phillip Wood Freeman, 69, of Cullman, Alabama passed away May 26, 2020 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born March 8, 1951 to Chester and Hilda Freeman and was preceded in death by his grandparents Boss and Loice Wood and Willis and Ethel...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many restrictions due to COVID-19 are being lifted in Alabama, none have yet been lifted for senior centers, which will remain closed at least through the month of June.
Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker said he hopes centers in Cullman County can re-open July 6.
“It all depends on what Governor (Kay) Ivey says,”...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As the Alabama Pork Producers search for Bama’s Best Pulled Pork, the group has one question for the state’s residents — Who are you pulling for?
People are encouraged to nominate their favorite Alabama eatery serving up pulled pork in any way on the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Facebook page May 26-June 9. To enter, find the Bama’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday morning yielded a good time for Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Department of Human Resources (DHR). The two were the beneficiaries of the Succulent & Perennial Plant Sale at the Festhalle. The sale was made possible by generous donor Calera McHenry, who grew all of the plants.
“The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As Alabama carefully reopens from the COVID-19 shutdown, golfers will have an opportunity to get outside for fresh air and fellowship, while at the same time helping multiple charitable projects of The Link of Cullman County, as the Links for Literacy 4-Man Shamble Golf Tournament comes to Terri Pines Country Club June 8. The event will...
City of Cullman and Cullman County offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
City of Cullman sanitation routes will run as normal.
Cullman County sanitation routes will be adjusted as follows:
Monday routes will be picked up Tuesday, May 26.
Tuesday routes will be picked up Wednesday, May 27.
Wednesday routes will be picked up Thursday, May 28.
Thursday routes...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) main branch held a soft re-opening at the end of April and continues to offer no-contact pick-up services.
“We still have the no-contact pick-up system in place,” said CCPLS Assistant Director Josie Harrington. “Right now, it’s a process of calling or emailing the library to let us know what material...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) held its virtual 2019-20 campaign celebration Wednesday, The Tribune got to sit down with Executive Director Becky Goff to get caught up on the agency’s COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.
Goff reported that UWCC has raised more than $30,000, so far, for COVID-19 relief efforts from many donors, including large gifts...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Paul’s Lutheran School Alumni & Friends Dinner and School Auction that was originally scheduled for April 18 at Terri Pines has been rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 1. All previous ticket and table purchases will be honored, and tickets are still available.
St. Paul’s Director for Creative Services Emily Trahan told The Tribune, “The school auction...
VINEMONT, Ala. -
Vinemont Middle School just wrapped up a big project this week, repairing the
gym’s floor. Principal Johnny Whaley explained the whole process and how long
it took to get the project done.
"It all got started a couple of years ago with a
fundraiser," Whaley said. "Premier Bank partnered with us through the
whole process and the plan quickly became a reality....
CULLMAN, Ala. – The COVID-19 pandemic has had an economic impact on many industries this spring. Cullman’s Festhalle Farmers’ Market is open, supporting local farmers and producers.
The Tribune spoke with some vendors at the Festhalle, as well as Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Recreational Development Director Christy Turner to see how the market has fared.
“As more farmers...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A City of Cullman construction crew working on the improvement project on First Avenue Southeast uncovered a small patch of the original brick pavement that once covered Cullman’s downtown streets. The spot was found at the intersection of First Avenue Southeast and Second Street Southeast.
Crewman Wesley Bennefield explained, “We located it this morning whenever we (were)...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rumors Deli paid a flavorful visit to Good Samaritan Health Clinic Thursday, delivering 100 meals for the clinic staff to give to its patients, thanks to a gift from a stranger in Virginia.
Rumors Owner Annette Harris explained, “Working late one night at the deli, I got a phone call. I normally don’t answer the phone that...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1,
in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr.
Eric Massey’s directive announced Thursday.
AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said that was
welcome news for the AHSAA and its member schools.
“The AHSAA, its Central Board of Control, along with
the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), has updated its...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) on Wednesday went online for a virtual celebration of its 2019-20 campaign. After a livestream kickoff at 7:30 a.m. by Executive Director Becky Goff and Board Member Jennifer Parker, UWCC’s social media platforms were abuzz throughout the day with videos from officials and agency representatives from across the community, including:
UWCC...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After
spending last season as an assistant on the sidelines with the Lady Bulldogs,
former Wallace State assistant coach Tim Bellmon is taking over as head girls
basketball coach at Hanceville High School. Bellmon is replacing Head Coach Christina
Watson who served six years as head coach. Tim is also the father of former Bulldogs
standout Tyson Bellmon who recently signed...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills which would authorize the Town of Garden City to take ownership of the Garden City Elementary School building from the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE). The transfer will be final once signed by Gov. Kay Ivey.
House Bill 495 was sponsored by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope. It authorizes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The staff at Donald E. Green Active Adult Center wanted seniors to know just how much they are missed and Tuesday afternoon held the Red, White & Blue Drive Thru for You parade. Staff planned the afternoon event to allow seniors a chance to stop by and say hello and grab a treat from Frios Gourmet...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around Memorial Day, drivers traveling along U.S. Highway 31 in north Cullman are greeted by a long line of flags placed along the median. These flags are placed by the Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214. This year, the veterans decided to do even more. Tuesday afternoon, the VFW held a ceremony presenting 328...
Updated 5-20-20 4:27 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A pursuit involving the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Tuesday resulted in a crash with three reported injuries. One patient was airlifted to an area hospital and two were transported by ambulance to area hospitals. The three injured parties were in a vehicle being pursued by a CCSO deputy.
No identities have been...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With Relay For Life events canceled this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Relay For Life of Cullman County went virtual this year with its annual luminaria ceremony “to remember and celebrate those who have been affected by cancer or lost their battle and their brave caregivers.” Cancer patients and survivors may have weakened immune systems,...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis All-Star Teams for the recently canceled
2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Tuesday by Jamie
Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches
Association (AHSADCA).
The teams comprised of 2021 rising seniors were chosen
by a special coaches committee from nominations received from AHSAA member
school tennis coaches.
This year’s selections included a pair...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Golf All-Star Teams for the 2020 AHSAA
North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Monday by Jamie Lee, Director
of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association
(AHSADCA).
The two 10-member teams comprised of 2021 rising
seniors were chosen by a special coaches committee from nominations received
from AHSAA member school golf coaches.
Among this year’s selections were Fairview...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Director Jamie Lee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches
Association (AHSADCA) announced Monday the Principals & Athletic
Directors Conference scheduled for June 2-3 is being merged with the AHSAA
Summer Conference, which is being converted to a virtual conference online. The
conference dates will remain July 13-18.
“Due to the ADPH guidelines concerning social distancing
and the concern over...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214, its Ladies’ Auxiliary and other volunteers on Monday placed 328 crosses along U.S. Highway 31 across from Sportsman Lake, to honor Cullman County’s fallen warriors from World War I through the current war on terrorism.
Project coordinator Rick Leigeber told The Tribune, “We’re honoring all of Cullman...
JOPPA, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature recently passed bills authorizing the Joppa Historical Board to take ownership of the old Joppa School from the Cullman County Board of Education.
The Tribune spoke with Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview to learn more on House Bill 497, which he sponsored in the Alabama House of Representatives. House Bill 497 amends 2019 Act 435,...
VINEMONT, Ala. - A parade was held at Vinemont Elementary School Friday afternoon, giving students and teachers and opportunity to say farewell. Faculty and staff lined the front drive of the school in a sea of red shirts holding signs as the students made their way through. The students, many with their own signs, were all smiles.
Students were able...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional announced this week that COVID-19 antibody testing is now available at the Cullman Regional Urgent Care Center, Cullman Regional Family & Internal Medicine and Cullman Regional Family Care.
“With so much unknown about the coronavirus, there is equally as much unknown about the COVID-19 antibody test,” Cullman Regional Chief Medical Officer William Smith, MD said....
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19
has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented
time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games I’ve seen in my years with
The Cullman Tribune. I’ve seen a lot of exciting games so far that had us all
on the edge of our seats so feel free to add any games that you...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative is proud to announce it has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority to award a total of $30,000 to three Cullman-area agencies to assist their ongoing work serving the community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Cullman Electric Cooperative’s board of trustees approved $5,000 donations for Cullman Regional Medical Center, the North Alabama Agriplex and Cullman...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior infielder Kolby Robinson was selected
to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team, the organization
announced Thursday.
The CoSIDA Academic
All-America program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their
combined academic and athletic performances. Robinson now advances to the
CoSIDA Academic All-America ballot. Academic All-America honorees will be
announced from June 8-11.
A human performance
exercise science major, Robinson graduated from the University...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With on-campus instruction suspended for the rest of the academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some schools are taking advantage of this time to do maintenance and make improvements to their campuses. East Elementary School’s in the city of Cullman has recently purchased playground equipment, thanks to the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Principal David Wiggins...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Wednesday afternoon, staff at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab received a special treat in the form of Frios pops and thank-you cards delivered by Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science teachers Tracy Smith and Adrian Basch. The instructors came by to thank the nursing home’s staffers for their recent assistance to 12 graduating CATA students...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games I’ve seen in my years with The Cullman Tribune. I’ve seen a lot of exciting games so far that had us all on the edge of our seats so feel free to add...
Cullman County Commission on Aging employee Jamie James is retiring after 22 years. James was recognized at Tuesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Commission.
Shown left to right are Commissioner Kerry Watson, Chairman Kenneth Walker, James and Commissioner Garry Marchman.
Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker shared, “Jamie is a great employee and brings such great energy to our office. She...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County native and Auburn University senior Kaycee Wright is spending her summer educating students about the importance of agriculture as an intern with the Alabama Farmers Federation.
An animal sciences major with a concentration in equine science, Wright is working with the Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program and Federation Women’s Leadership Division.
“We are thrilled to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 1955, Farm-City Committees around Alabama have worked to deepen the understanding of the relationship between rural farmers and urban workers. These committees work on a variety of projects and programs throughout the year to do that - banquets, farm tours, school field trips, competitions and countless other special events. To encourage individual county committees, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex recently announced it was awarded a United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program grant. Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey said the grant will benefit both local farmers and feeding agencies.
“This grant, targeting COVID-19 relief, will provide funds for the Agriplex to purchase produce from our local farmers and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A cancer diagnosis is an incredibly stressful ordeal, both for the patient and their family - treatments, work obligations, health complications and the mental toll of having to handle everything can wear someone down very quickly. Fortunately for a local insurance agent, she found that her colleagues were more than happy to support her in any way...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Park Campground and other parks around the state of Alabama remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parks, including campgrounds, have been allowed to remain open while playgrounds remain closed and beaches only recently reopened with restrictions. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport said he and his staff are staying on top of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two weeks ago, the Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced it would be creating a website that would compile the operating information for local businesses into one convenient place. Wednesday, the site went live. Until Wednesday, the only thing visitors saw when they went to https://cullmanis.com/ was a submission form for businesses to enter their information. Visitors can...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday reopened 2020 Census field offices in Alabama while continuing to follow all current health and safety guidelines.
The resumption of activities come as part of a phased restart by the Census Bureau in select areas of the country. The Census Bureau said all returning staff will receive safety training to observe...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
-- Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, the
COVID-19 Safer at Home Order will be amended by opening other facilities across
the state. While the amended order does open gyms and other athletic facilities
to 50% capacity, the order does not open schools. Per Dr. Eric Mackey,
Superintendent Alabama State Department of Education, ALL Alabama public school
campuses...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace
State’s Cheerleading tryouts for the 2020-2021 season will be submitted
virtually for the first time.
Video submissions should be sent to coach Jill
Honeycutt at jillian.honeycutt@wallacestate.edu
by Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m.
“We hoped to have tryouts on campus, but we look
forward to the video submissions and finding our newest Wallace State
Cheerleaders. We encourage all individuals to send...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College hosted its first drive-thru graduation celebration on Thursday morning, recognizing its 2020 graduating class by distributing tassels and graduation covers to those in attendance.
The final graduate arrived in the most unique of ways – through FaceTime.
Collice Acoff is a General Studies graduate and a member of the Army, currently stationed...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The
Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board has approved spring
sports’ alignments for the upcoming 2020-21 and 2021-21 classification period.
The action was taken Thursday during a special called teleconference meeting. Sports
alignments for the next classification period for baseball, softball, boys’ and
girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ outdoor track, boys’ and girls’ tennis, boys’
golf and girls’ golf were discussed...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
several standout years on the baseball field with the Cullman Bearcats, the
Wallace State Lions and the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kolby Robinson is ready to
help groom a new generation of young players. Robinson is the newest addition
to the All Star Sports Training Staff but it won’t be his time working with
them. Robinson has already been part of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional will get a special treat Tuesday, when a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the Alabama Air National Guard's 117th Air Refueling Wing flies over. According to the 117th Air Refueling Wing, this mission is a part of the nationwide Air Force Salutes Flyover under Operation American Resolve.
"The purpose of this flyover is to show appreciation...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace
State tennis sophomore Sebastian Arce has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis
Association (ITA) NJCAA 1st-team All-American for men’s singles.
Arce, a native of Columbia, was Wallace State’s No. 1
singles’ player during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He was off to a
blistering start in 2020, being named the ITA JUCO Player of the Week on March
16, before the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Monday announced that the lobbies of the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and Cullman County Detention Center have been re-opened to the public. Both had been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The sheriff said in a statement, "Today, Monday, May 4, 2020, I have reopened the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) lobby...
Updated 5-3-20 at 10 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - Emergency responders on Sunday night recovered the body of a drowning victim from a pond at a private residence south of the Country Mall store in Crane Hill.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Kameron Lee Ford, 21, of Hoover.
A spokesman for the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Approximately 100 Jeeps and motorcycles showed up Saturday morning for the Cullman County Wranglers’ parade of area senior facilities in Cullman, Hanceville and Falkville. Residents of the facilities were able to come outside and wave as the parade came by. They were thrilled to see the outpouring of love and support, as senior care facilities have...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Relay For Life of Cullman County event that would have taken place today, Friday, May 1, will not be rescheduled for this year. However, the local committee has opted to hold a virtual luminaria ceremony Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. on the Relay For Life of Cullman County Facebook page (@RFLCullmanAL).
“The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the nearly three years since his death, the legacy of 15-year-old Curtis “Curt” James Wilson has impacted families across Cullman County through Curt’s Closet, the ministry of Curt’s mother, Ashley Wilson. Now, Ashley’s mother Diane Harrington Lee has taken a step to help people see the impact Curt had already made during his life, and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday morning, county school administrators and central office staff of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) cooked and packed hamburgers and hot dogs for health care workers at Cullman Regional, delivering them to the hospital in time for lunch.
CCBOE Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune, “I really want to brag on our administrators. I...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The newest safety order issued by Governor Kay Ivey and state health officials, the Safer at Home Order, went into effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. The slow reopening of the economy’s first step involves a soft reopening of retail stores, allowing 50% of normal occupancy inside.
To help smooth the reopening process for local small retailers, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The country is well into census season, but lots of folks still have not filled out and returned their forms, either online or by mail. The COVID-19 shutdown has disrupted schedules of every kind, so the federal government has extended the census deadline to Aug. 14.
As census participation affects numerous things like federal funding for roads...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With increased numbers of people out of work during the COVID-19 shutdown, organizations that work to meet the basic needs of those hardest hit are doing crucial work- in current parlance, we can call it “essential”- and as the days go by, those organizations can run low on the resources they seek to provide. That, at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Probate Judge Leah Patterson Lust passed away Saturday, April 25 at the age of 49.
Lust, who was in office from 2006-2012, also served on several nonprofit boards in Cullman County and is being remembered by friends and those who worked with her for her “perseverance” and “forward thinking.” Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and more gathered at the baseball field at Holly Pond High School Monday night to celebrate the lives of two student athletes taken far too soon. Dayden Floyd, 16, and Josh McGinnis, 17, were killed in a car crash Sunday night and a crowd of current and former students along...
Updated April 28, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Holly Pond High School students were killed in a single-vehicle wreck along County Road 700 late Sunday evening. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victims as Joshua Dale McGinnis, 17, of Holly Pond and Dayden Michael Floyd, 16, of Blountsville.
Alabama State Troopers said a 2019 Ford Mustang,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) is asking residents to “chalk up your best positive design” in an effort to #PaintCullmanPositive. This fun contest will be ongoing during social distancing orders.
Jasef Wisener, marketing coordinator for CPRST, explained, “The rules are super simple. All we want people to do is to get some sidewalk chalk and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Patrons may not be able to visit the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) branches in person right now, but the CCPLS has other resources to offer during this time.
“We do still have some services for our users!” exclaimed CCPLS Assistant Director Josie Harrington. “These resources require internet access, and I know not everyone has...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday recognized three of its officers for their years of service while swearing in two new recruits.
Three officers received pins for years of service:
Captain Becky Boyd, 30 years of service - From a CPD letter of recognition, Captain Gene Bates read, “Captain Boyd began her career with the CPD as...
