CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department on Friday presented a commendation to Patrol Officer Clint Sanford for his actions at the scene of a recent shooting incident in the city.
Captain Gene Bates read the letter of recommendation from the CPD’s Investigation division, which included this statement from Sgt. Eric Cole based on his review of bodycam footage from...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Congress on Thursday approved $320 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program established through the passage of the CARES Act in late March. The additional funding will allow Alabama banks to renew their efforts to assist Alabama’s small businesses and keep Alabamians employed.
“When funding for the first round of PPP was exhausted, a survey...
MONTGOMERY, AL –The
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control
approved and the Legislative Council ratified a record 11 legislative proposals
Thursday during its 2020 Spring Legislative Council meeting held via
teleconferencing for the first time in AHSAA history. All legislative proposals
that passed will go into effect on June 1, 2020.
“I laud our member schools, especially the members of
the AHSAA...
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING Honorable Mention All-American this week by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), a week after being named to the NJCAA Division I PING All-District IV Team by GCAA....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Meet the Cullman County Public Library System’s (CCPLS) new Assistant Director, Josie Harrington. Harrington started in her new position Jan. 6, 2020.
Harrington, a resident of Cullman, shared, “I was born and raised in Cullman, and I’ve lived here for most of my life. The exceptions are for when I was in college.”
She has worked with the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bearcats
standout Jaylen Hughey has had a busy couple of months being recruited by
schools all over the south and after racking up offers over the last several
weeks, he has decided to take his talents to Mobile to play with the South Alabama
Jaguars and head coach Steve Campbell. Hughey is listed as a 3-star athlete by
Rivals after running...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama
sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final
two seasons of college eligibility and keep his name in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Lewis, who is projected as a mid-first round pick, will look to become the 16th
player in program history to hear his named called in the first round of the
NBA Draft,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) on Monday afternoon announced it will be following Birmingham and Huntsville's leads by creating a website where local business owners can enter their information (updating it as necessary) and site users can look through entries to find the information they need about a business they're curious about.
CEDA Retail & Workforce...
ARLEY, Ala. – There are a lot of heavy hearts in Arley this week. After Meek High School sophomore Trint Ory was tragically killed in a car wreck Saturday night, his family, friends, classmates, teachers, coaches and others have been doing what they can to cope and support one another. Ory played both baseball and football for the Tigers....
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, April 12, local residents seeking places to park their cars ahead of a storm predicted to bring hail and possible tornadoes came to downtown Cullman, only to find decks at the Folsom Center, the old Wells Fargo building and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce full of vehicles from multiple area automobile dealerships. Transporters...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex normally has a bounty of programs for children and adults to enjoy. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, that schedule has been disrupted. The Tribune spoke with Agriplex Director Rachel Dawsey for an update.
“All of April is canceled,” she said. “We are waiting to see about May. For Earth Day, we had...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man died Saturday night following a wreck after numerous reports of reckless driving. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Martin Heath Stallings, 41, of Cullman.
“At around 8:52 p.m. last night, dispatch started receiving calls about a reckless driver in a pickup truck coming into town on (Highway) 278 East,” said Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many community events, parties, weddings and other gatherings to be put on hold. The county’s parks are often the location for these activities and what generates the money to operate and maintain the parks. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport isn’t sure when anything will return to normal.
“We have...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Vinemont man was found deceased in a motel room early Thursday morning in Cullman after Cullman Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the victim's room.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Daniel Mann, 30.
The incident happened at the Economy Inn, the old Anderson Motel, at 1834 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Cooper, a 12-year-old Hanceville Middle School seventh grader, was already sewing when the pandemic began, so she had the skills necessary to offer her own response to COVID-19. Since late March, she has manufactured approximately 150 face masks to give away to medical professionals and others across the community.
Proud mom Kelly Cooper told The Tribune,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South (RTS) on Friday presented a $6,500 donation to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) to help with COVID-19 relief. RTS Director of Partnerships Casey Jones made the presentation to CCK Assistant Director Nancy Bryant.
In making the presentation, Jones said, “We want to thanks everyone who decided to donate their ticket refunds. There’s so many...
CULLMAN, Ala. - When children need to be transported to Children's of Alabama via ambulance or airlift, the whole ordeal can be incredibly stressful and frightening to a child who is already in pain. Fortunately, these trips have the possibility of being staffed by Flight Nurse Myra Waddell, a Cullman County resident whose years of experience and love for...
COLD SPRING, Ky. - Marc Burgess, national adjutant of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) announced Monday that the organization has created a COVID-19 relief fund for veterans with service-connected disabilities. The organization is seeking both applicants for aid and donors to help fund the program.
Burgess’ release to DAV officers reads:
As COVID-19 continues to affect communities around the country, it's having...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional has partnered with JELCO, local manufacturer of quality linemen’s safety and utility products, to help meet the supply needs of the local health care community.
If you turn on the national news, it’s no secret that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health care workers on the frontlines has been difficult to find. Prior to the...
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – It is no surprise that townspeople across Smalltown, USA are making efforts to continue supporting their favorite local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. To safely serve customers, many restaurants have switched their business models entirely by offering curbside takeout food or delivery options. However, many people are wondering if this method is truly safe.
Takeout food...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department, the Town of Colony and the Cullman County Museum have been honored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission with Alabama Bicentennial Legacy Commendations. The Alabama Bicentennial Commission announced the Alabama Bicentennial Legacy Awards and Commendations winners this...
WALTER, Ala. - The little Walter community in southeast Cullman County is no stranger to meteorological phenomena. The EF-2 tornado that passed through Hanceville during the April 27, 2011 outbreak also passed through Walter, causing property damage. On March 19, 2018, the current Alabama state record hailstone was collected in a North Walter yard that had been in the...
Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth visited the HomTex, Inc. manufacturing facility in Cullman Wednesday to view the production of the company’s DreamFit face masks. Ainsworth wanted to see first-hand the production that was underway and to gauge the ability of the company to produce annually the 400 million disposable face masks that could ultimately be made in partnership with...
WELTI, Ala. - Joseph Kanaday thought a couple of his buddies were going to drive by his home to wish him a quick happy birthday Tuesday afternoon. He was in for a huge surprise as a couple of buddies turned into a parade of cars, firetrucks and area law enforcement who showed up to make his 19th birthday one...
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin was named to the National
Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING All-District IV
Team by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Tuesday.
Goodwin, a Spain Park graduate, tallied seven Top 10
finishes during his Wallace State career, capping it with a fifth-place finish
at the Coastal Alabama Invitational in February. He...
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. - In the middle of an already strange Easter weekend due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines in place, the Southeast was pummeled by severe weather Sunday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Huntsville Monday evening confirmed a total of three tornadoes in Cullman County: an EF-2 near the Walter community,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Technicians from SERVPRO’s Cullman office spent two days this week sanitizing vehicles for the Cullman Police Department (CPD), free of charge. The company approached the CPD to offer the cleaning as an act of community service.
CPD Capt. Gene Bates explained, “SERVPRO has donated their services to the police department, and they’re disinfecting the vehicles for us,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) on Friday pinned Sgt. Intae Suh and Officer Clint Sanford for 10 years of service with the department. Unable to do the pinning at a city council meeting as they usually would due to attendance restrictions, and in order to maintain distancing requirements, Chief Kenny Culpepper and other staff held two...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a sharp rise in domestic violence calls and a quarantine order that needs to be enforced, The Tribune reached out to local heads of law enforcement to see how officers are protecting themselves while performing their duties, as well as how the outbreak has affected those duties. We contacted Chief Kenny Culpepper from the Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – WoodmenLife continued its practice of donating flags to local organizations, churches and businesses Thursday afternoon, when Cullman’s Woodmen Chapter 1850 unfurled a new flag at the Cullman County Public Library downtown.
Cullman Chapter Field Associate Ken Bates shared, “We donate a lot of flags, and with the virus going on, during this time I thought we could...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sports
are often used as a way to escape the stresses of everyday life. We are
learning to love sports now more than ever as the spread of coronavirus
continues to force cancellations or postponements of seemingly every event,
sports or otherwise, around the globe. However, there are some people who
already knew the value of sports and the relief they...
CULLMAN, Ala. - CCK’s food pantry will be open Wednesday morning, but will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. Food distribution will resume next Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
If you visit to get groceries from the food pantry, CCK advises that you pull your car outside the building and pantry staff will bring food bags out to the...
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State women’s basketball guard Imari Martin is the program’s first
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 1st-team
All-American.
Martin, a sophomore, earned the recognition on Tuesday
after leading Wallace State to a 24-6 record and to the program’s first NJCAA
Division I National Championship berth since 2015. She’s the first Wallace
State women’s basketball player to earn NJCAA All-American...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services (GOVS) recently put out a call for volunteers among retired medical professionals and medical students to put their names in a database of available reserve personnel to support the current active medical workforce as needed. The press release reads:
GOVS seeks health care professional volunteers to serve during the COVID-19 outbreak
The...
BREMEN, Ala. – After
racking up over 2,000 career points, earning First Team All-State honors two years
in a row, helping lead the Lady Eagles to a state title and a state runner-up
finish the last two seasons and collecting back to back 2A Player of the Year
awards, Cold Springs’ Elizabeth Hill is now preparing for the next stage of her
athletic career....
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the purposes of applying Alabama's motor vehicle registration laws and property tax laws as related to the annual registration and renewal of vehicles during the month of March and April 2020, the registration deadline has been extended through May 15, 2020.
The extension includes the registration of vehicles purchased or otherwise acquired whereby the twenty (20) day...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Victim Services of Cullman has received funding from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, to promote community awareness of crime victims’ rights and services during the 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
The awarded...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the school closure and schools turning to online courses for students, many schools are hosting “drive-by parades” to say good-bye to their beloved students one last time. Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) followed the trend Wednesday morning, with a line of cars down Stadium Drive, giving students the opportunity to wave good-bye to their teachers...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Regional Medical Center reports that COVID-19 is having a critical and hopefully short-term financial impact on the entire local healthcare community.
“As healthcare professionals, we are used to pulling together as a team in a time of crisis,” Cullman Regional CEO James Clements said. “But this is unlike any situation we’ve experienced before.”
Cullman Regional’s team has...
The spread of COVID-19 has brought an abrupt and
unsatisfying end to the careers of senior athletes all over the state. This
time of year should be full of sporting events to attend ranging from track
meets and baseball games to archery tournaments and soccer and everything in
between. With schools closing their doors for the remainder of the year, many
athletes had their...
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- It was a bittersweet farewell at Fairview Elementary School Monday as administrators, teachers and staff waved and greeted students- from a safe distance, of course. A parade of approximately 200 cars lined up to allow the students to see and speak to their teachers after the decision was made by Governor Kay Ivey to cancel school for...
VINEMONT, Ala.- As schools and students across the county and state work to transition to at-home/distance learning due to school closures, teachers are finding ways to positively impact their students. One particular teacher at Vinemont Elementary School has made a lifelong impact on a student by taking pen to paper and sending a good old-fashioned letter. The letter was...
TUSCLOOSA, Ala. – With
seemingly endless waves of bad news hitting the sports world day after day, the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was able to send out a positive
headlines Monday. The Division 1 Council voted to allow schools to provide spring-sport
student-athletes an additional season of competition and an extension of their
period of eligibility.
The Council’s statement reads in part,
“Members also...
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), COVID-19 testing will begin next Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Cullman County Health Department. To be tested, you have to be symptomatic and the ADPH recommends a physician referral.
What: COVID-19 Testing
Where: Cullman County Health Department / 601 Logan Ave. SW, Cullman, AL 35055
When: Tuesday /...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the week of April 6, when students were scheduled to return from this week’s Spring Break, both Cullman County Schools and Cullman City Schools will resume the drive-thru distribution of meal packs to students who may need extra nutritional support.
Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson told The Tribune, “Cullman City Schools will resume our...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Bear hunting fever is sweeping the Cullman community! Young hunters, armed with cameras and getting a little grown-up help behind the wheel, are breaking the quarantine monotony by searching neighborhoods around town and across the county for plush teddy bears of all shapes and sizes, then posting their finds to the Cullman Bear Hunt Facebook page...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many public services being limited or closed down due to COVID-19 concerns, many people may worry about what they should do if their driver's licenses or car tags expire while the Cullman County Courthouse is closed or they are otherwise unable to renew them in person. To learn more about how people can take care...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County announced Tuesday it has committed $5,000 from emergency resources to launch the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Through donations from our community, business partners and the release of emergency funds, United Way’s Board of Directors has established a grant process to aid nonprofits on the frontline of the pandemic.
“United Way is committed to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As many local businesses struggle due to the enforced social distancing protocols, the North Alabama Agriplex has rolled out a new program to help both farmers and customers during the quarantine: a virtual farmers’ market. The market will allow people to purchase local produce online at https://cullmangrown.company.site/ from noon on Mondays to noon on Tuesdays, then...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As kids and many parents are stuck at home for the time being, folks are seeking free or low-cost opportunities to combat boredom, promote activity and get some fresh air. Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) and Cullman County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) outdoor facilities have seen an upsurge in usage, with some- particularly Hurricane...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another
local athlete is preparing to take their talents to the next level. Hanceville’s
Tyson Bellmon signed a scholarship to continue his playing career at Marion
Military Institute Sunday afternoon after putting together a stellar Bulldog
career. The three-point shooting specialist helped lead Hanceville to the Northeast
Regional in his junior season and was a big part of this year’s dramatic...
I can remember a time when I
dreaded sundown. I was a kid afraid of the dark and the monsters that lived
under my bed. Eventually, I realized the monsters were not under my bed but in
my head. As an adult, I remember an incident that scared me beyond terrification.
(No, it‟s a good word; I didn‟t make it up). Jean and...
Some times I hear
about someone else’s grandsons. I try to put that person in the limelight for a
little while. I don’t use their names to protect the innocent.
Rudene has a good
friend that she has known for several years. Sometimes they share war stories
about their grandchildren. This is about one of the friend’s grandsons.
The era of the
sixth finger gun had...
From The Files Of 1937:
Marriages:
October 13 – David M. Morgan,, 36, to Cordelia Harper, 34
and Floyd Chaney, 24, to Molly Roberts, 18.
October 14 – Elzie Thomas, 21,
to Ruby Stone, 22 and Valent Vail Meigs,
20, to Pauline Thompson.
October 15 – Verlie Parker, 28,
to Ottie Williamson, 21; R.V. Fowler, 21, to I.V. Smith, 17 and Willis Moore,
26, to Leathie Belle...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- On Friday, Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris issued an amended order
closing “non-essential” businesses statewide until Apr. 17. Closures will go
into effect at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
The order reads as follows:
ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN
PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19
(APPLICABLE STATEWIDE)
AMENDED MARCH 27, 2020
WHEREAS, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been
detected...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Déjà
vu. For the second straight season, the Alabama Sports Writers Association
(ASWA) has named Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill the Girls 2A Player of
the Year in the state of Alabama. Hill earned the award a season ago after
helping lead the Lady Eagles to a state title and received it once again this
year after Cold Springs made a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
Gov. Ivey and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey’s announcement
about students staying home for the rest of the school year coming Thursday
afternoon, that puts a lid on spring sports for 2020. As a result, this year’s
baseball season is now officially in the books and though we weren’t able to
get many games played, there were still...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. –
Restaurants around the county have had to noticeably adapt quickly to new
restrictions and orders put in place by officials due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The statewide health order issued by Governor Kay Ivey March 19 has drastically
affected the way restaurants conduct their business.
Per restaurants, the health order instated, “Any restaurant,
bar, brewery or similar establishments shall not...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
Amy Gleaton, a career and technical education teacher at Cullman High School,
is proving how crafty she can be in the face of a crisis. When she heard from a
friend who is a medical professional about an office shortage of masks, she
decided to help out.
Said Gleaton, “I’m not a seamstress by any means, but
I can sew a stitch...
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Area funeral homes are having to change the way they plan services as they
adjust to guidelines set forth by the state. Local funeral homes have
implemented new protocols and new innovative ideas. They also want the public
to know they are prepared to handle the needs of the community and have plans
in place in case COVID-19 deaths were to spike.
Mike...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- “Feeding the Gulf Coast” (FGC) does not sound like an organization that would
concern itself with north Alabama, but Outreach Senior Coordinator Carol Ann
Hopper, who lives in the Cullman area and works at the agency’s Huntsville
office, wants people to know the FGC’s services are available here and across
the state.
Said Hopper, “We are a free resource for everybody in
the...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As the county takes precautions to protect residents and reduce the spread of
COVID-19, many animal lovers are becoming concerned for the county's
four-legged residents. Several areas across the country report that people are
abandoning their pets or giving them up to shelters due to fears that they may
be carriers for the disease, so The Tribune reached out to Dwain Floyd...
HUNTSVILLE —
The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor
Wiregrass Construction will temporarily close the inside southbound lane of
U.S. 31 north of Olive Street in Cullman for drainage work Monday, March 30,
through Friday, April 10.
The drainage work is in preparation for nearly $1.3
million in improvements to the U.S. 31 and Olive Street intersection, including
construction of extensions to the...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – As churches around Cullman feel the strain of social distancing on their worship services, many are utilizing different livestreaming services to continue bringing worship and sermons to their home-bound congregations - some uploading services to YouTube or their church's website, others tuning in to their pastors' personal Facebook pages for sermons streamed live from their homes....
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As many healthcare workers across the nation struggle with shortages of
sanitary face masks, some craft workers are using their skills to help combat
the shortage and Cullman is no exception. Sharon Spiegle, a Cullman County
resident, heard from workers at the Cullman Health Care Center that there was a
shortage of masks, so she bought fabric, elastic cord, and HEPA air...
BAILEYTON, Ala. –
Since June 2018, the Parkside Outreach Program (POP), a 501(c)3 organization,
has been supporting Baileyton and surrounding communities with a food pantry
funded purely from food donations and funds raised from the organization’s
thrift store inside the A&D Motors Baileyton location. The Tribune spoke
with POP Manager Debbie Humphries to learn more on the organization.
“Our Director and Founder Jennifer Boatright Harlow
and...
CULLMAN, Ala.-
Inside Lavish Boutique in Cullman’s Warehouse District, shoppers are sure to
find beautiful clothes and accessories, sweet fragrances and perhaps some divine
inspiration. Near the back of the boutique hangs a simple, yet heartwarming prayer
wall where people can take or leave prayer requests. As the Covid-19 situation
continues, the prayer wall is a great example of why Cullman is one of...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Wednesday
marks two weeks since the doors began closing to visitors at assisted living
and nursing home facilities throughout Cullman County and the State of Alabama.
Administrators and staff of facilities in Cullman have been working especially
hard to help ease the minds of their residents by finding creative ways to keep
them active and in communication with families and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala.-
It was a gorgeous afternoon for a city council meeting. The Hanceville City
Council met Thursday for their regularly scheduled council meeting and in
keeping with the guidelines set forth by Governor Kay Ivey, Mayor Kenneth Nail
decided to hold the meeting outside with all in attendance carefully spaced six
feet apart.
Friday morning at the Hanceville Civic Center, Jack’s
will be giving out...
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
- On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a supplemental State of Emergency
notice as she and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey announced
that all schools will remain closed through the remainder of the school year.
Mackey stated that online and take-home resources will be used to continue
students’ education and that the school year has been extended from mid-May
until...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Applications are now open for anyone interested in enrolling in many of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College. Most of the programs accept new students each fall.
Applications are taken in for the following programs with a priority deadline of June 1: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services,...
Troy, Ala. – Three Trojans were named to Perfect Game's list of the nation's top 400 MLB Draft prospects, the organization announced earlier this week. Right-handed pitcher Tekoah Roby, a 2020 signee with the Trojans, was listed as the 112th best prospect in the draft while Levi Thomas and Rigsby Mosley checked in at No. 153 and 259 on the list, respectively. Levi Thomas – RHPThomas' draft...
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
schools shut down across the state, high school sports are in the middle of an
unprecedented hiatus. As of now, a return to normal school operations and local
sports could still be on the horizon. In case play resumes later this spring,
here is where the local softball teams stand with part of the season in the
books. Governor Kay...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, seniors are statistically the most
vulnerable population and have to take extra precautions to guard against
exposure to the disease. Recognizing the specific needs that its own seniors
may have during this time; Daystar Church is implementing an “adopt-a-senior”
plan for its congregation.
Daystar Global Outreach Director Chris Hopper shared,
“The main goal is to make...
CULLMAN, Ala. -
As churches respond to the Coronavirus pandemic by transitioning to online
services and Bible studies, Northbrook Baptist Church is hoping to help smaller
churches continue to minister. Pastor Keith Warden explained,
“There’s a lot of smaller churches, and then there’s
also just guys that are bivocational, and so they don’t have the manpower and
stuff. I know some churches are not normally...
CULLMAN, Ala. –
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has proven to be a trialing time for all
aspects of the economy and way of life at all levels: federal, state and local.
One force that has not slowed down is the trucking industry, which is
experiencing a new set of challenges due the pandemic, with trucks hauling
retail items or medical supplies at an all-time...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced Wednesday that the
Duck River Reservoir will reopen to boat fishing Thursday, March 26. In a
message, CEDA Director Dale Greer wrote:
The main boat ramp on the East Side of the
Reservoir at the dam and the launch on the West side of the lake off County
Road 1670 (formerly County Road 1651) will...
BREMEN, Ala.
-- The Night Ride scheduled at Stony Lonesome OHV Park for Saturday March 28
has been canceled. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport
said Wednesday afternoon, “We called it off. We are going to cancel it.”
The delay in the cancelation had caused some concern
regarding guidelines put in place by the state to limit the spread of
Covid-19.
Davenport explained,...
WEST POINT, Ala. – Monday
was an exciting day for West Point’s Amanda Dyer. The senior goalkeeper signed
a scholarship to continue her playing career with the Judson College Eagles
next year.
Lady Warriors Head Coach Rob Whitesell is proud of his
standout keeper for earning this opportunity and is excited to see the effect her
accomplishment could have on the rest of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents
reported March 24, 2020. 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
March 23
fourth-degree
theft of property; Walmart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous; $231fourth-degree
theft of property; Walmart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous; $48fourth-degree
theft of property; Walmart; Hwy. 157; lawn mower; $323fourth-degree
theft of property; Walmart;...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– With the recent public health order from Governor Kay Ivey
closing dining rooms for restaurants across the state of Alabama, local
establishments have had to adapt with new hours and changes to how they deliver
their services as well. Restaurants are now having to offer curbside service or
drive-thru options (if they didn’t offer it already).
The restaurants listed below are offering...
HOMEWOOD, Ala. -
On Tuesday, Milo’s Hamburgers informed The Tribune that it has recently
launched the “Alabama Strong” campaign to support the communities where its
restaurants are located across Central and North Alabama.
In a statement, Milo's public relations specialist wrote, “Alabama residents have supported Milo’s for nearly 75 years – and now Milo’s wants to be there for fellow Alabamians.”
The notice continued:
To...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -- Among
the many challenges that come with slowing Covid-19 (coronavirus) from
spreading is making sure Cullman County’s homebound residents are able to
obtain the essential items they need. Many of those residents rely on CARTS
(Cullman Area Rural Transportation Services) for access to shopping,
prescriptions and doctor’s appointments. The Cullman County Commission recently
announced at a press conference changes to the...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Cullman City Schools (CCS) on Monday began distributing “Grab and Go Curbside
Meals” to students 18 and younger from the lunchroom at West Elementary School.
Each student in the drive-through line received two days’ worth of breakfasts
and lunches.
Cullman High School Principal Kim Townson Hall, who
volunteered to help, told The Tribune, “Our child nutrition workers from around
the school system have...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- On Monday, Good Samaritan Health Clinic Director Jolanda Hutson released this
statement from the clinic’s Medical Director, assuring clients of continuing
services with certain changes to keep everyone safe:
The Good Samaritan Clinic recognizes the
challenges that COVID-19 brings to the healthcare system and we
are proud to successfully continue our commitment to the uninsured patients in
our area. For the safety of...
ARKADELPHIA, Ala.
- Saturday, Arkadelphia residents discovered a newly forming pothole on County
Road 8. At first, the spot appeared small, but when the pavement began to sink
in around it, witnesses discovered a substantial amount of earth washed out
under the asphalt, creating a sinkhole in the road. The Cullman County
Sheriff’s Office, local firefighters and a Cullman County Road Department crew
responded shortly...
WALTER, Ala.
- Sunday morning, churches across the country took advantage of social media to
carry on with their Sunday services while respecting COVID-19 quarantine and
social distance restrictions. In rural Cullman County, tiny Oak Level Baptist
Church held its first-ever livestream worship service and Pastor Etsel Riddle
discovered that his congregation had grown. Accustomed to preaching to typical
crowds of 25 or less, the...
CULLMAN, Ala.
- After a temporary suspension of services announced last Thursday, Cullman
Caring for Kids (CCK) reopened its food bank Monday morning. While the food
ministry is back up and running, it has made modifications to its method to
protect the health of both its staff and clients.
Before the reopening, CCK Director Javon Daniel told
The Tribune Sunday evening, “As it stands right...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them to choose between
maintaining social distance and protecting themselves and their families from a
tornado or other severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS), Alabama
Department of Public Health (ADPH) and Cullman County Emergency Management
Agency (CEMA) say to...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
– After the recent public
health order from Governor Kay Ivey, local businesses around the county have
shown they’re going through trials and tribulations to continue to serve
customers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Tribune spoke with
several local businesses to see how they have been impacted and what they’re
doing to continue business as best they can.
Cullman’s local chain Frios...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The
2020 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant that was scheduled for Saturday April 18
at Wallace State Community College has been cancelled. The event is organized
by the Cullman County Commission on Aging and led by Angie Carter. She said of
the cancellation, “We hope everyone understands why it was canceled and that we
will reschedule it as soon as we...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
City of Cullman continues to provide essential services – police, fire,
emergency medical, water and sewer service, electricity– all operations deemed
appropriate.
Closing down everything is simply not an option for
local governments, according to Mayor Woody Jacobs. Conditions are different in
every city and every community.
You are going to see variations in policies throughout
the Nation, state, counties and cities....
BREMEN, Ala. – Just
a few weeks after Lawson Burgess signed his letter of intent to play for
Huntingdon, another Eagles standout has chosen where he will play his college
career. Cold Springs’ Jordan Lacey will be headed to Maryville, Tenn. to play
for Head Coach Shaun Hayes and the Fighting Scots.
Cold Springs Head Coach Justin Cornelius had high
praise for the two-way star,...
HANCEVILLE, AL —
Wallace State Community College is now offering free counseling services
to students, and in the current crisis, these services are being offered in a
virtual environment. David A. Smith, M.S., LPC-S, of
Wellstone Behavioral Health is available four days a week to assist
students, no matter how big or small their issue may be.
In his first few weeks with the college, Smith said a
common...
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...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State has been officially
recognized as a National Society of Leadership Success Chapter, and outstanding
student leaders across campus are being invited to the join National Society of
Leadership and Success, a national student leadership honor society also known
as Sigma Alpha Pi.
Students are recommended for membership by faculty based on
their outstanding leadership potential and academic achievement. Those who...
Several years ago, when our
children were still just youngsters, I had never given any thought about
grandchildren. But I had a sister-in-law who had grandchildren and she would get
on my nerves telling about her grandbabies, showing their pictures and bragging
about them.
I’ll tell you; I had no idea how
grand grandchildren really are until we had our first one.
Now we have five...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local chain Frios Pops’ mission has always been to have “fresh, frozen fun,” with “pops with a purpose.” The Tribune spoke with franchise co-owner Kristy Keiffer on the store’s most recent mission: the “Create-a-Card” campaign, in which Frios will be collecting handmade cards to share encouragement with medical personnel, nursing home residents and others.
“We decided that,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Deborah Stam is doing her part to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by keeping the needy among her Hanceville neighbors supplied with food and other items they might need during this time. Stocking the Hope Pantry behind the Hanceville Library is not a new thing for her; she has been doing it for quite some time.
Stam...
