Updated: 6/27/19 at 11:30 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. – A three-vehicle crash today, June 27, in Cullman County has claimed one life and injured four others. William Ezekiel Lee, 19 of Hartselle was killed when the 1999 Ford Mustang he was driving struck a 2011 Sion. Lee was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Scion and two...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Drugs are a constant issue for law enforcement across Cullman County and, increasingly, they are finding their way into the day-to-day life of its citizens. A recent social media post showing drug paraphernalia found in a public bathroom prompted The Tribune to ask the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) what’s happening.
What...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jasper, Sheffield and Florence traveled to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Wednesday night for the Cullman Challenge and the home-standing Tritons edged out Jasper to finish on top. Cullman’s girls got past Jasper by 19 points while the boys managed to pull away from them by 40 points. The Cullman Swim Team will be back...
Updated 6-27-19 12:47 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Health Care Authority of Cullman County/ Cullman Regional Board of Directors announced Thursday they have initiated a $30 million expansion to the current facility. The expansion will increase the capacity of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) by 50%, increase the capacity of the Emergency Department by 50% and reduce the usage of...
FLORENCE, Ala. - To be considered for the University of North Alabama’s Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be classified as a degree seeking student in full-time residence with a 3.7 grade point average or higher on all work carried during that semester.
The following Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester.
Mackenzie Grace Cleghorn,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 26, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
June 25
third-degree forgery; Warehouse Discount Groceries; Town Square Shopping Center; forged check; unknown amount of property valuethird-degree theft of property; person; Shell; Hwy....
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - To qualify for the Presidential Honors List at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, students must register and complete at least 12 semester hours of credit and have a 4.0 grade point average for the term. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must register and complete at least 12 semester hours of credit and have...
Updated 6-26-19 at 10:58 a.m.
COLONY, Ala. - Colony’s Tuesday evening town council meeting was fairly uneventful, but it gave The Tribune a chance to catch up with town officials on local events. The big news for everyone was the groundbreaking for the county’s newest Dollar General just outside the town limits on Alabama Highway 91, east of Interstate 65. ...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council met for a short meeting Monday night. Councilmen John Harris and Maxie Jones were not in attendance. Mayor Jerry Bartlett asked that everyone continue to keep the Harris and Jones families in their thoughts and prayers, as both men are battling health problems.
There were no resolutions or ordinances to discuss,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday presented Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) driver Wade Hancock with a certificate recognizing his accomplishments of being named the Otis Reed Driver of the Year and taking first place in the Van Division at the Alabama Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) Statewide Bus and Paratransit Roadeo, which was held...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Have an opinion about how Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Director Lance LeFleur is doing his job? The State would like to hear it. Amid multiple controversies including the Tyson/River Valley Ingredients Mulberry Fork spill, about which LeFleur recently and very publicly refused to speak, Thomas Walters, chairman of the personnel committee of the Alabama...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared with The Tribune our most recent Pet of the Week, Luna, has been adopted. Here she introduces readers to a fun new friend who’s looking for his forever home.
Chip is a 1-year-old miniature Aussie mix. He’s a playful, medium- to high-energy pup described as a “happy young...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman City Council took time to recognize the national-level achievement of three “Xtreme All Star” cheerleading teams from the Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CP&R) Cullman Gymnastics and Cheer Academy, including two national championships.
The “Skittles” (5-8 years) reached the Champions’ Challenge at nationals, placing them among the top eight Mini Prep...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 25, 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 Department
Incidents
June 24
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general merchandise; $63
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW; general merchandise; $365
third-degree criminal mischief;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 120 bikes with more than 200 riders participated in A Ride to Honor the Fallen Saturday morning according to Derrick Barton, president of the Jack Aces Riding Club, which organized the ride. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors.
The ride began at Hawg Engineering on U.S. Highway 278 West....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night approved a maintenance agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) that will allow the placement of a traffic light at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and Olive Street Southwest, the “back way to Wal-Mart” for many Cullman residents. Mayor Woody Jacobs, who has worked closely with the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Monday evening, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman City Council honored one of the city’s police officers for his years of service, and officially promoted two others.
Officer Rodney Banister, who currently works in Animal Control, received his 15-year pin.
Assistant Chief Craig Montgomery said of Banister, “He is a wonderful employee, and he embraces the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Both Regions Bank and Wells Fargo have announced upcoming consolidations of branch offices in Cullman, following a years-long national trend of local bank branch closures. Each institution currently has two branches in the city, and each will maintain one office. Regions will close its Catoma Ridge office along Alabama Highway 157 Aug. 23, consolidating local operations...
AUBURN, Ala. - Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019 semester.
Mikayla L. Adams, of Logan
Tucker O. Adkison, of Vinemont
Seth W. Andrews, of Cullman
Dalton McKenzie Bright, of Hanceville
Libby J. Burroughs, of Cullman
James E. Cobbs, of Vinemont
Trevor D. Crider, of Vinemont
Kacie J. Donaldson, of Cullman
Austin M. Heim,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
IncidentsJune 20
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 565
criminal mischief; Hwy. 278 E
harassment; Handley Ln.
assault; CR 1435
trespassing, theft of property; CR 312
domestic violence; CR 1776
assault; CR 1107
assault; CR 1490
unlawful...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all As).
The UA Dean's and President's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply...
Vacation Bible Schools:
Mount Nebo Baptist Church: In the Wild, June 24 – June 28, 6-8:30 p.m.
Center Hill Baptist: Roar, June 24 – June 28, 6-8 p.m.
Andrew’s United Methodist: Big Heart Farms, June 24 – June 28, 6-8 p.m.
Lake Catoma Baptist:In the Wild, June 24 – June 28, 6-8:30 p.m.
East Side Baptist:Roar, June 24 – June 28,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tractor Supply Company in Cullman is inviting customers to attend an all-new beekeeping event Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Beekeeping 101 will offer attendees the opportunity to learn the basics of beekeeping, including how to safely use the tools and equipment one needs to begin the hobby. Through fun and interactive exercises, attendees will...
EMPIRE, Ala. - On Saturday morning, The Cullman Tribune visited the confluence of the Sipsey Fork and Mulberry Fork, known to locals as "The Forks," where participants in the Sipsey Heritage Commission’s Sipsey Fork River Race were to have finished. The race was canceled due to concerns over water quality in the wake of the Tyson Foods/River Valley Ingredients...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Mechatronics student Andre Shepherd was close to earning a medal last year at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Shepherd is aiming as high as he can this year. Shepherd, his classmate and teammate Billy Johnson, and 26 other Wallace State students will compete at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) Director Joyce Echols on Saturday gathered CARTS drivers and family members together a special appreciation picnic for the drivers at Sportsman Lake Park.
Echols said with a smile, “Well, this is the first time we’ve ever done this, and it’s long overdue. Our drivers are our life force, you know, and...
Updated 6-22-19 at 8:35 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill woman who was found unresponsive in Smith Lake Friday afternoon has died. Cullman County Coroner Jerermy L. Kilpatrick identified the woman as Charmaine Howell, 64.
“I can confirm that Charmaine Howell passed away at UAB last night,”
said Kilpatrick. “The cause of death will be determined by the medical...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – More than 200 athletes made their way to James W. Shabel Stadium Saturday morning for this year’s Castille Character Camp, setting an attendance record for the event.
The camp was founded by former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Jeremiah Castille in 2008, and he is assisted by former NFL and Division I athletes who teach the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since 2016, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CP&R) has hosted summer activities at local parks and playgrounds to help keep kids active and showcase areas that may be less well-known in the community. Known as “Just Play!,” the program features free games and activities at a different park each Friday in June. During a Just Play...
BREMEN, Ala. - Good Hope, Bremen and Dodge City fire departments responded to a house fire Friday afternoon at 140 County Road 234 (Misty Harbor Road) between Dodge City and Bremen. The owners of the residence were not home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Lt. Phillip Bray of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office said,...
Updated 6-21-19 9:34 p.m.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – A home north of Fairview along the 2300 block of County Road 1527 was destroyed by fire early Friday evening.
Early reports indicate the blaze started in an attached garage and spread through the rest of the home.
No injuries were reported to residents or emergency response crews.
Fairview, Baileyton and Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Departments...
(6-22-19) LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/23/update-woman-found-unresponsive-in-smith-lake-dies/
Updated 6-21-19 9:19 p.m.
CRANE HILL, Ala. – A 64-year-old female swimming in Smith Lake at her home along the 800-1000 block of County Road 953 was found floating and unresponsive Friday afternoon.
According to authorities, her husband found her in the lake and flagged down people on a Sea-Doo nearby to help contact Cullman EMS and perform...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 21, 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 Department
Incidents
June 20
identity theft; person
third-degree assault; person; Olive St. SW
harassment; person; 7th Ave. SW, 26th St. SW
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In celebration of the Stories of Alabama, the North Alabama Agriplex; Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism; Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council; Echota Cherokee Tribe; and Cullman County Soil & Water Conservation District are hosting Nature Day Camp this summer, July 18-19.
Nature Day Camp will focus on native tribes of Alabama...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) on Thursday night met at First Community Bank to discuss last Friday’s social event held in conjunction with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s 2nd Friday celebration and street fair. They talked about “bugs” that needed to be worked out after...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Cullman County People Against a Littered State (PALS) Beautification Awards were presented to several area businesses, schools and civic organizations Thursday afternoon at a luncheon at Camp Meadowbrook. This year’s winners were selected by PALS, based on the scores tabulated by the Jefferson County Master Gardeners.
Cullman County PALS is a nonprofit organization with the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After success last year, United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) has announced its second annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive will take place July 19-26, starting on the tax-free back-to-school shopping weekend.
Tuesday, UWCC Executive Director Becky Goff told The Tribune that last year’s drive took in 11,000 items at an estimated value of $8,000-10,000. Additionally,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - With school out for the summer, many organizations around Cullman County are continuing to promote education during the break. One of these is the North Alabama Agriplex, which is currently holding a four-week Garden Camp to teach children about agriculture and horticulture. Kids from age 3-10 spend two hours at the Agriplex making crafts, touring and working...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
June 17
domestic violence; CR 1466
criminal mischief; CR 1094
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; CR 216
domestic violence; CR 1094
theft of property; Hwy. 278 E
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor...
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Thunderstorms made their way across north Alabama late Wednesday night and left
several homes in Cullman and Winston County without power. According to Cullman
Electric Cooperative’s (CEC) Manager of Communications Brian Lacy, the peak
outage was approximately 2,200 members when the storms came through overnight
but no one area had more than 50 outages across Cullman and Winston County. CEC
is currently...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5.
Cullman area students include:
Kramer Van Mark Bennett, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration
Rebekah Alyse Calvert, of Bremen, Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration
Isom Paul Carden, of Cullman, Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay informed The Tribune that this week’s original Pet of the Week, Spy, has already been adopted. Additionally, recently featured Sugar Pie just got “hired” as a therapy dog. Thank you to Spy’s and Sugar Pie’s new families, and to all the folks who gave 95% of our Pets of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients plant (formerly American Proteins) in Hanceville into the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork. The spill led to a “massive fish kill” and a warning against recreational use of the Mulberry...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman presented the Pilot Light Home with an $8,000 donation recently. Pilot Light Home is a nonprofit home for foster children in Cullman County.
The donation will go toward maintenance of the home.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to rescind its previous commitment of the lodging tax to the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) for projects including the sports complex development known early on as “Project X.” The move was, however, mostly a formality for Chamber record-keeping, as CCBOE Superintendent Dr....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Morning Blend event Wednesday at Rumors Deli. Over coffee and breakfast goodies, the morning’s discussion centered around the success of last week’s 2nd Fridays event.
Community Development Director Brittney Hudson shared, “It started out as a separate venture. The Chamber had an event called ‘Hops & Shops’ on...
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – The Garden City Town Council continued its discussion on law enforcement for the town this week. At the previous council meeting, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry spoke with the council about having a township deputy. This month, during its work session, the council said it was leaning toward a township deputy as opposed to a...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 19, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJune 17
third-degree criminal trespassing; person; 2nd Ave. NE
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; misc. merchandise; $240
June 18
third-degree domestic violence; person; 2nd Ave....
BERLIN, Ala. – Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates this week gave the town council an update on the Town’s purchase of 20 acres beside the Berlin Community Center- land on which the council hopes to build a town hall in the future- and presented two annexation requests.
Bates told the council that closing on the property purchase will be soon, saying,...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Taylor Urech, of Crane Hill, an alumna of Good Hope High School, is serving as Orientation Leader in the Avanti program for the summer 2019 orientation session.
Nearly 60 students are serving on the UA Avanti team - a group that seeks to welcome new students during the Bama Bound orientation process. By...
Public Notice
Cullman County has been awarded federal funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, Phase 36.
Cullman County has been chosen to receive $28,963 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. These funds have been made available through The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, Phase 36.
The selection was made by a national...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shared some good news about past Pets of the Week with The Tribune recently, saying, “Whiskey, Jelly Bean and Pumpkin Seed were adopted...Yay!”
Recently-featured pups Peanut and Sugar Pie are still available.
Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Spy is a 1 1/2-year-old boxer mix with a somewhat...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 18, 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 DepartmentIncidentsJune 17
third-degree burglary; person; Walnut St. NW; misc. items, damaged property; $200
theft of lost property; person; Cherokee Ave. SW; wall & contents; unknown...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide and running a red light in connection with a July 2018 car crash that claimed the life of a Gold Ridge man.
Ashley Victoria Boackle, 25, is charged in the death of Joseph Dale Spradlin, 55.
The incident happened shortly before 7 a.m. July 26, 2018...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A great day of fun activities is planned Saturday, June 22 for the Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) inaugural Pitmaster Challenge 2019. The Jack Aces Riding Club will host A Ride to Honor the Fallen, benefiting SFW, prior to the Pitmaster Challenge, which will take place at Smith Lake Park.
The ride will begin at Hawg Engineering (230...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of Baileyton resident Rex Chambers, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday night at the age of 51. Chambers suffered a heart attack while traveling home from a fishing tournament in Eufaula. He is survived by his wife Teresa and daughter Jennifer.
Chambers was a 25-year veteran of the Cullman Police...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council on Monday night voted to fill its open seat with resident Ashlee Phillips. The Place 5 seat was left vacant after Michael Hall moved from the town of West Point. Phillips was not in attendance but is the granddaughter of council member Frankie Jones. He chose to abstain from the...
Updated 6-17-19 at 8 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A Bremen woman was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon along the 1100 block of Alabama Highway 69 South.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality, identifying the victim as Etheleen M. Stricklin, 93.
Kilpatrick said the victim left the roadway and struck a parked 18-wheeler.
No further information is available...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sears Hometown Store in Cullman will close its doors July 19, an employee confirmed to The Cullman Tribune.
Now located in the Marktplatz Center in southwest Cullman, the longtime Cullman business was formerly located in the Cullman Shopping Center.
The company announced the closure on Facebook, also noting that at liquidation sale is happening now. The Cullman location's...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 13
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; CR 940, CR 998
harassment; CR 386
criminal mischief, harassment; CR 387
criminal mischief; CR 1422
theft of property; CR 1466
possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies battled a structure fire in the 2500 block of County Road 719 Monday morning. Firefighters from Walter, Johnson’s Crossing, Cullman and Fairview were on the scene. No injuries were reported, and there are no reports of anyone in the structure.
According to Cullman Fire Rescue Division Chief of Operations Darren Peeples from the scene, “When...
CULLMAN, Ala. – An estimated 27 riders mounted up for the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) sixth annual Bikers Against Cancer Ride Saturday. Riders, escorted by the Blue Knights AL VIII, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Guntersville Police Department (when approaching Lake Guntersville State Park), followed a scenic route from Cullman Regional, taking a rest stop at the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Children’s Policy Council of Jefferson County has declared 2019 the “Year of the Untrafficked Child” in Alabama and, during this year’s legislative session, a bipartisan effort strengthened the state’s response to the issue of human trafficking. Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham introduced two new bills in the House of Representatives, and Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster oversaw...
Updated 6-15-19 at 7:26 p.m.
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY, Ala. - One person was killed as a result of a single-vehicle wreck just before 1 p.m. Saturday in the Brooklyn community near Baileyton. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality.
Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Nick Alexander Smith, 46, of Cullman.
Troopers said Smith was injured when the 1999...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council last month moved forward with plans to replace the drainage structure under County Road 216/Beech Grove Road at Simpson Creek. At Thursday’s meeting, the council weighed its options, paving the way for the project to begin.
Stephen Blankenship of McGehee Engineering, the firm hired in May to complete the project, which...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s popular summertime street party, 2nd Fridays, is back for 2019, and June’s event kicked things off with a big crowd on a near-perfect night Friday. The series is a joint effort between the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism, bringing together downtown merchants, the Festhalle Farmers’ Market, entertainers, car...
Updated 6-14-19 at 10:27 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers Friday announced that the suspect in the hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian near Rock the South turned himself in. The suspect's name is Kevin Michael Talley, 40, of Cullman. Talley allegedly struck 30-year-old Rob Clemmons along County Road 469 south of the Rock the South venue early Saturday...
PCA USA, the American division of the international PCA Bodybuilding and Physique Association, this week announced the upcoming PCA Alabama in Cullman, Alabama. The PCA Alabama is PCA USA’s first Alabama event and will be held June 15 at noon at the Cullman Civic Center. Top athletes from the show will be invited to the national USA Finals, where...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman County Rabies Clinic will take place across Cullman County Saturday, June 15. The clinic, which will be happening at several locations (see below) is under the supervision of Cullman County veterinarians. It will take place rain or shine.
Alabama state law requires vaccination of all dogs and cats 3 months of age or older;...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients plant (formerly American Proteins) in Hanceville into the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork. Reaction was swift and, in the cases of river residents and the nonprofit group Black Warrior Riverkeeper,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a women's self-defense class Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m.-noon in the CCSO training facility, located next door to the CCSO at 1920 Beech Ave. SE.
The class will be based on the Equalizer Self-Defense Program, which focuses on hands-on self-defense situations like muggings, assaults and other situations.
CCSO deputies...
CULLMAN, Ala.- Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJune 11
first-degree theft of property; person; Woodland St. NW; ’98 Dodge Ram; $5,000
June 12
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person; 2nd Ave. NW; damage...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night took steps to begin the application process for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new senior citizens building at C.W. Day Park.
The council voted to accept a proposal from Community Consultants for administrative services in the application process. It previously invited architects to submit proposals...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Devoted to God, country and fellow man, members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (more commonly known as the Elks Lodge) strive to embody the ideas of charity, justice, fidelity and brotherly love - all while practicing fierce and devout patriotism. The Cullman Elks (Lodge #1609) are no exception to this, and their celebration...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Black Warrior Riverkeeper, the nonprofit whose stated mission is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its tributaries, on Thursday released an update on last week's effluent spill by Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients into the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork.
Below is Black Warrior Riverkeeper's statement from June 13:
Tyson...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 6
domestic violence, attempting to elude law enforcement officer; CR 1668
domestic violence; CR 1472
harassment; Scott Dr.
home repair fraud; CR 831
violation of a protection order; CR 1225
burglary; CR 1043
criminal mischief;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Peanut is a beagle mix who’s close to 2 years old. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet described as a “delightful, compact fellow.”
Ruttkay shared, “Peanut was an owner surrender and struggled with looking for mom and dad. He can now...
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen Glasscock knows. She graduated from there summa cum laude (“with highest honors”), and came back to teach there for 14 years. A few years after the college closed, following sojourns at Alabama State University and...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) School Resource Deputies (SRDs) will be out in force from now until August in Cullman County. With the school year coming to a close, Sheriff Matt Gentry has directed the use of SRDs to help in drug enforcement, crime suppression, DUI and traffic law enforcement.
The SRDs just started the enhanced patrols...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Football season may still be a couple months away but there’s a great opportunity for young athletes to improve their game coming to town in a couple of weeks. The 12th annual Castille Character Camp will be hosted by Good Hope High School Saturday, June 22, and boys and girls ranging from the first grade to...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jack Harold Wilson, 74, of Bremen this week made his third trial appearance in the shooting of his neighbor, with the case ending in a mistrial for a second time.
Wilson’s first trial ended in a mistrial when he reported a medical issue, and he was subsequently hospitalized. He was acquitted of attempted murder in the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women Tuesday evening welcomed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting. Gudger’s remarks focused on the feedback after the passing of the Human Life Protection Act (HB 314) in May, his experience with his first session and what he’s learned so far.
He addressed the crowd, “It’s nice...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJune 11
harassment; person; Ave. A SE
second-degree theft of property; person; unknown location; pistol; $621
ArrestsJune 10Fields, Ivan J., 39
unlawful possession or receipt of a...
Updated 6-12-19 6:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville area resident Glen Leon Yarbrough, 78, on Wednesday was found guilty of one count of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. The conviction stems from accusations brought forth in 2018 for incidents that occurred during the victim's childhood in the 1980s. Alabama has no statute of limitations for...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council and Mayor Reggie Dodson will take more time to discuss a proposed half-cent tax increase. The proposal, which was made at last month’s council meeting, would increase the town’s sales tax from 8.5% to 9%, with the extra money earmarked for Vinemont schools. Dodson, who Tuesday night said he is having second...
CULLMAN, Ala. - During its June meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved and recognized several changes in personnel for the 2019-20 school year. Most notable were four transfers of assistant principal to principal: Eric Dickerson will be the new principal at Cold Springs High School (replacing Tim Burleson), Beverly Jenkins will be the new principal at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many people in Cullman County, organized sports end after high school or college. Cullman resident Joe Conkle II is looking to change that by bringing roller derby to the area to compete with other teams in the region.
To find out more about this team (known as the Mud Angels at the moment), The Tribune talked with Conkle,...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Great news out of the City of Good Hope this week as council members John Harris and Maxie Jones were both back Monday after being out with serious illnesses. Hearing everyone answer as present during the roll call resulted in an applause from City Clerk Christie Chamblee.
Said Jones, “Feels good to call everybody’s name, doesn’t...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJune 10
identity theft; person
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; AC units; $356
ArrestsJune 10Nethery, Delver A., 30
third-degree criminal trespassing
Corrick, Chasity H., 28
third-degree criminal...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Denna Chivers, 11, was recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting for her generosity and dedication to the Cullman County Animal Shelter. Chivers, a sixth grader at Cullman Christian School, recently held her third annual yard sale to raise money for the shelter and the animals in its care.
The young animal champion raised...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kim Puckett fulfilled one of her final promises to her late husband Timmy Puckett Saturday. The Puckett family, accompanied by Timmy’s brothers, the Jack Aces, rode to the Yellow Creek Hunting Club in Houston, Alabama to scatter his ashes.
“He loved guns and hunting,” Kim said.
The Jack Aces Riding Club is considered family, and along with Kim,...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On May 4, Trevecca Nazarene University celebrated the University's 118th Commencement Convocation. The University conferred more than 1,140 degrees during the Saturday morning ceremony.
Local graduates include:
Matthew Austin Davis, of Cullman. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Madison Taylor Rusk, of Logan. Rusk earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Doctor Richard Parrott, Trevecca professor of leadership...
JACKSON, Tenn. - Six hundred twenty-two students graduated from Union University May 18 during spring commencement services of the 194th graduating class on the university's Great Lawn.
Local students who earned degrees:
Carolina Holbrook, of Cullman - Master of Urban Education
Brent Ellis, president of Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan, was the keynote speaker at the commencement services. He...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Sunday, the east Hanceville home of Linda Brown and daughter Amanda Brown on the corner of Edward Street and East Railroad Avenue was devastated by street flooding which sent water into their house, drowning a family pet and forcing the family to relocate to a local hotel.
On Monday, Linda Brown posted to social media:
“Our house...
Updated 6-11-19 8:32 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The June 6 spill of “partially treated effluent” (liquid waste or sewage) into the Dave Young Creek, which flows into the Mulberry Fork, by the Tyson Foods, Inc. Hanceville rendering plant, (formerly owned by American Proteins), provoked anger and fear among residents along the river, and among environmental activists- but it did not...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - More than 280 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program for summer 2019.
Among the students participating are:
William Hicks, of Cullman, will be working at GE Appliances.
Ryder Jones, of Cullman, will be working at Saiia...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
No incidents reported.
ArrestsJune 6Aderholt, Shauna Dawn, 38
FTA- permitting dogs to run at large
probation violation – unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Billings, Kevin Dwayne, 46
first-degree criminal mischief
Hale, Daxton Kain, 20
attempting...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two local college students will get a little relief when tuition bills come due for the 2019-2020 school year thanks to a $1,000 scholarship awarded through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
Cullman County recipients are:
Lillimae Allen of Cullman is a Cullman High School graduate and a freshman at the University of Mobile studying kinesiology.
Olivia...
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2018-2019 academic year. The spring semester includes graduates from the Troy campus. Term 4 graduates include students at Troy's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and...
OXFORD, Miss. - The following local students were among more than 5,500 University of Mississippi graduates who received their academic degrees May 11, 2019 at the university's 166th Commencement:
Sydney Whittle, of Cullman, earned a Doctor of Pharmacy
Sarah Brickell, of Cullman, earned a Specialist in Education
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state's flagship...
