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...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City’s annual festival, Dodge City Day, took place Saturday despite the rainy weather. Activity buzzed all around town hall with raffles for door prizes at the senior center, gospel group Genesis performing in the community center and several vendors setting up around town hall and near Life Church.
The local Girl Scout Troop handed out...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Saturday’s rain couldn’t stop the first concert of the Hanceville Summer Concert Series. Originally scheduled to take place at Veterans Park, the event was moved to the Hanceville Civic Center, where the community was treated to a free concert featuring Three on a String, as well as fun games and activities for the kids.
Three on a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Saturday morning was not a good time to be doing anything outdoors around Hanceville, as the rain fell in buckets and booms of thunder shook folks awake in the early daylight hours. But for farmers, rainy days are just food for the crops, and no excuse for hiding under a roof. Farmers and agricultural enthusiasts braved...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fear of snakes, or ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias among humans. There is a debate in the scientific community as to whether or not the fear is learned or part of human evolution as a survival mechanism. Regardless of the fear, it is important for people to know how to identify venomous...
Updated 6-8-19 3:33 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A body was found inside a truck parked behind the Jack’s restaurant in Dodge City early Saturday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said he was notified at approximately 6:54 a.m. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased as Matthew Clayton Glenn Martin, 27, of Owens Cross Roads.
“The cause and manner of death...
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City will hold its annual festival, Dodge City Day, today, June 8. There is no rain date if weather has other plans.
“It’s a festival to bring people into Dodge City and see what it’s all about,” said Dodge City Town Clerk Vicki Ogletree.
Dodge City Day will feature vendors, a free lunch for visiting seniors...
Updated 6-10-19 12:01 p.m.
Final numbers from the blood drive came in Monday morning:
City of Cullman: 62 units
Cullman County: 90 units
Total: 152 units
Three lives can be saved per unit, so that's more than 450 lives.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every summer, the LifeSouth Community Blood Centers hold a blood drive competition between Cullman City and Cullman County employees. This year’s drive, which...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around six months ago, WellStone Behavioral Health, which serves Cullman and Madison Counties, became one of five agencies in the state of Alabama to receive grants from the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) to administer a program known as the Stepping Up Initiative. The initiative is described by the ADMH as “a national program with...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 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 1
second-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW; miscellaneous; $2,010
June 6
third-degree forgery; Warehouse Discount Groceries; Town Square SW; forged checks; unknown amount...
Updated 6-7-19 2:21 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a public notice Friday, saying, "Due to a failure in a pipe owned by River Valley Ingredients located near Hanceville, Alabama, partially treated effluent (liquid waste/sewage) is believed to have reached the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork."
The incident occurred at the Tyson rendering plant (formerly...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama and Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Friday announced that Cullman Regional Airport has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant of $1,543,500 for taxiway reconstruction. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant is one of 20 awarded throughout Alabama for airport infrastructure improvements totaling more...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman City v. Cullman County Blood Drive is today, Friday, June 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s event will honor the memories of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Timmy Puckett and Matt Osborn, Sgt. Arvel Allison and Cullman Today’s Tim Collins.
DONATION SITES HAVE BEEN UPDATED
Cullman County donation site:
Wal-Mart on Olive Street
Cullman City donation...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner opened its doors Thursday morning and customers were eager to get a taste. Cullman’s is the 11th store for this popular hot dog franchise. It is located at 1930 Market Platz Ctr. SW, in the same strip as Rock N Roll Sushi.
A large line had formed just before noon, with people curious...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Out front, Rock the South (RTS) was big and flashy, with its share of issues arising from a record crowd and a new location. Behind the scenes, though, it was an often overwhelming task, calling on multiple agencies from all over north Alabama to bring some seriously professional grade cat-herding skills to bear on a constantly...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 4
burglary; CR 1585
criminal mischief; CR 703
burglary; CR 813
violation of a protection order; CR 438
harassment; I-65 NB/300 MM
trespassing; CR 747
violation of a protection order; Hwy. 91
possession of drug paraphernalia;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since the institution of a federal judge’s injunction against Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry last fall, an injunction which requires him to “release all bail-eligible defendants on unsecured (non-monetary) appearance bonds,” the rate of suspects failing to show up for court dates has almost doubled; drug crimes, in which suspects already have statistically high rates of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Libraries around Cullman County have special reading programs geared toward kids this summer. Here’s a look at what’s going on around the area.
Cullman County Public Library (200 Clark St. NE, Cullman)
The Cullman County Public Library is hosting different educational programs every week during June and July as part of its annual summer reading program. Events start at...
ADDISON, Ala. - Retired Addison Police Chief Ellis Donald Baker, 63, was killed in a motorcycle wreck in Dunlap, Tennessee Monday, June 3.
According to ABC News Channel 9 in Chattanooga, "A report from Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) says a truck was heading north on US Highway 27 when he tried to make a left turn - right in front...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman on Tuesday morning presented gift baskets to the caregivers of Grace Place’s participants, who suffer from mild to moderate memory loss. Internationally and locally, the Pilot Club makes brain safety and health priorities in its service to its communities.
Deacon Jerry Jacob, who oversees Grace Place, told The Tribune, “Today’s presentation was...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
June 1
third-degree criminal trespassing; City of Cullman; CR 436
June 3
second-degree burglary; person; Gold Mark Ct. SW; cash and medication; unknown amount of property
duty upon striking an...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Rosalio Ramirez, 18. Ramirez was a student at Cullman High School and would have been a senior this fall.
Obituary:
Mass of Christian Burial for Rosalio Ramirez, 18, of Cullman will be on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation on Thursday from 1 p.m. to...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Swimming season is back for the Cullman Swim Team and they kicked things off by
topping Albertville and Decatur at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Tuesday
night. The Cullman Swim Team’s next meet will be Thursday when they travel to
Madison. Check below for a list of individual winners from Tuesday’s meet.
First place individual winners (Girls)
Madison Clements
(13-14) 50-Yard Backstroke
Georgia Dowdy
(8&U) 25-Yard Freestyle...
COLONY, Ala. - More than once Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth has strapped a long harvesting sack over his shoulder to show kids how to pick cotton, something he actually did when he was their age. He talks while walking back and forth in front of them, putting on a pantomime demonstration of plucking bolls from a row of plants. ...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Community projects were the main topic of discussion Monday night at the Baileyton Town Council meeting. The Town has been asked by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to compile a list of 10 projects the Town would like to accomplish in the next year. Mayor Johnny Dyar asked the members of the...
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The replacement of a culvert on Lick Creek Road was the main topic of conversation at Monday night’s Holly Pond Town Council meeting. Specifically, the payment for the culvert.
In public comments, citizen Charles Holcomb addressed the council on the issue.
Said Holcomb, “Mr. (James) Mezzell was told that he needed to pay for that culvert himself,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness;” and at the heart of American agriculture for over a century now has been the tractor, a combination tool and conveyance that, in various configurations, pushes, pulls, drags, mows, tills, plants, fertilizes, waters...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 30
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 385, CR 813
reckless endangerment; 1st Ave. N Hanceville
theft of property, criminal mischief; CR 1674
trespassing; Hwy. 278 E
harassment; CR 1367
harassment; CR 1367
harassment; Blountsville St....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter Volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Jelly Bean is a shepherd/hound mix just younger than a year old. He’s a medium-energy pup who will be active without running you ragged. He’s great on a leash and cherishes human company and could make a good companion or hiking dog.
Animal...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a joint press conference Tuesday morning with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Rock the South, through producer Nathan Baugh, announced it is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the driver who hit a pedestrian early Saturday morning, June 1, near the Rock...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rock the South (RTS) cranked up for its eighth year, and its first year in a new location outside the contiguous city limits of Cullman (but annexed into the city) over the weekend. It was a new experience with a whole new set of possibilities and a whole new set of problems.
Day one
Day one of the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday night had a light agenda, compared to recent past controversies over Rock the South (RTS) and rezoning. The council did hear brief reports from Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry, Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, and RTS promoter Nathan Baugh, who all attended the meeting.
Bradberry noted that this past weekend’s...
BERLIN, Ala. - At is regular May meeting, the Berlin Town Council voted to enter into a general obligation bond with Citizens Bank and Trust to help finance a property purchase in hopes of eventually building a town hall. Monday night, the council held a special-called meeting to finalize the deal with an ordinance.The agreement to enter a $75,000...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– With another season of softball in the books for Cullman County, it’s time to
recognize local standouts for their accomplishments and Buffalo Wild Wings did
just that Monday night. They, along with Cullman County’s seven softball
coaches, helped put together and recognize an all-county softball team for the
2019 season. The team, consisting of 14 players voted on by the coaches,...
JOPPA, Ala. – Four people were killed, including two children, in a two-vehicle wreck near Joppa Monday morning. The incident happened along the 7000 block Alabama Highway 67 at approximately 8:04 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick and Senior Alabama State Trooper Chuck Daniel confirmed the fatalities.
Killed were Allen Dewanne Gore, 41, of Arab and Holly Marie Young, 23,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative lineman Jeff Osborn was honored for his community service as part of the state’s official Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day celebration.
Osborn was given the Energy Institute of Alabama’s Outstanding Service Award during a ceremony Monday at Opelika Power Services. The award is given annually to one electrical lineman among all the electric utilities in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 3, 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. All County offices closed June 3.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 30
third-degree domestic violence; person; Oak Manor Dr. SW
May 31
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Hannah Bates Memorial Buckle Series, hosted by the South Cullman Saddle Club, finished its final barrel race Sunday and Nathan Morrow went home with the 1D and 2D Buckles and the prized saddle. The series was held in memory of Hannah Bates, a Cullman High School graduate who was tragically killed on Feb. 24, 2018...
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/06/03/update-4-killed-including-2-children-in-wreck-near-joppa/
Updated 6-3-19 11:21 a.m.
JOPPA, Ala. - Authorities are on the scene of a multiple fatality crash along the 7000 block Alabama Highway 67 near Joppa. Hwy. 67 south of Hwy. 69 is shut down to County Road 1763.
The head-on collision occurred after 8 a.m. this morning.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has now confirmed 4 fatalities.
Senior Alabama...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday evening, a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in a hit and run accident along County Road 469 south of the Rock the South venue early Saturday morning was identified by a family member as Cullman resident Rob Clemmons.
In a social media post, his mother wrote, “He is banged up but nurses...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, Rock the South cranked up for day two, having rethought certain issues from day one including nearly overwhelming traffic flow problems and dusty conditions. Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs donned a safety vest to help direct tanker trucks to spray down heavily traveled thoroughfares in the morning to cut down on dust, and trucks continued...
SIMCOE, Ala. - A fire in Simcoe Saturday destroyed one of two connected chicken houses at Heatherly Poultry Farms.
Co-Owner Stacy Heatherly said the house did not contain any chickens at the time.
By 8 p.m., the fire was under control, and firefighters from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department were checking for hot spots in the connecting structure between...
Updated 6-1-19 7:09 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle very early Saturday morning near Rock the South. The vehicle left the scene of the accident. The victim was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
According to Good Hope Fire and Rescue Chief David Scott, the incident occurred along County Road 469 south of the event site,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Thirty-nine golfers made their way to Cross Creek Golf Course Saturday morning for the second annual Crimson Ladies of Cullman Charity Golf Tournament and one of them was former Crimson Tide running back Siran Stacy. Stacy, along with the other players in the field, helped make this year’s event another success. This year’s tournament featured 41...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On day one of the 2019 edition of Rock the South (RTS), there were loads of music and lots of opportunities for fun- as fans have come to expect from the massive festival- and new stories to accompany the new venue, including a record crowd that came out to see big stars Brooks & Dunn and...
CULLMAN, Ala. -The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center announced Friday that Peggy Smith will continue to serve the Chamber in a new consulting role as community relations manager, beginning June 3, 2019.
“We are pleased Peggy has agreed to accept this new role with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce,” said TJ Franey, chairman of the Chamber’s...
LOGAN, Ala. - As the popularity of Smith Lake continues to rise, so do the chances of emergencies on and around the water. Seven fire departments whose service areas include portions of the lake, along with others, have banded together in an effort to extend their reach beyond the shores and onto the lake itself. They have purchased a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, Cullman County’s brand new Veterans Treatment Court (see www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/30/cullman-county-veterans-treatment-court-gets-underway-today/) held its first docket day, and presiding Judge Wells “Rusty” Turner declared the opening a success. Three veterans officially entered the program, and seven others began the application process. Six mentors, who assist veterans throughout the year-long program, were present, and by late afternoon, the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening. Good Hope Fire Chief David Scott said the inside of the structure is “probably a total loss.”
“We don’t know the cause yet. It’s under investigation,” said Scott. “The inside, the whole inside, is probably a total loss. It got put out fast, but it was a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was nearly impossible to wipe the smile and exuberance off Marty Harris’s face during Wallace State’s Adult Education Commencement this week.
“I quit high school during my tenth-grade year and now look at me. I’m 44 years old and have earned this GED,” Harris said. “I’m here to tell you it’s never too late to go...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fire damaged the popular Sunflour Bakery & Eatery Thursday evening.
Smoke could be seen billowing from the structure just after 7:30, but the fire was quickly contained by Good Hope Fire Rescue, Cullman Fire Rescue and the Bethsadia Volunteer Fire Department. Cullman EMS was also on the scene.
The bakery is located at 324 County Road 222.
Cullman Fire...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The staff at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is taking the threats of hunger and food insecurity seriously with two programs: one that helps feed students and one that offers them and folks in the wider community an opportunity to help feed themselves.
Kristi Barnett, a grant specialist with the WSCC Future Foundation, puts in extra hours...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 28
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs; CR 1435
harassment; CR 388
domestic violence; CR 1760
violation of a protection order; CR 1216
burglary; CR 1678
harassment; CR 1650
assault;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’ Office (CCSO) said four people were arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs following the execution of a search warrant at a residence along County Road 385 near Smith Lake Park.
Allegedly recovered in the search were 3 grams of methamphetamine, numerous Lortab pills and drug paraphernalia.
Deputies, along with agents with...
DODGE CITY, Ala. - It has been almost one year since April German started Victoria’s Hope, a ministry providing free clothing and other necessities to single parents in need, to honor the memory of her mother Victoria Hammond Hankey. The Tribune asked German to share her experience and what’s ahead.
German shared, “It's so hard to believe we are approaching...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a successful inaugural tournament last year, The Crimson Ladies of Cullman are gearing up for their second annual charity golf tournament. This year’s tournament will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course in Hanceville and registration opens up at 7 a.m. before a shotgun start at 8. The cost for an individual golfer is...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce bid farewell to outgoing president Leah Bolin at its annual Chamber Membership Appreciation Cookout on Wednesday. The cookout was held in the breezeway outside the Chamber of Commerce with a free lunch provided by Stone Bridge Farms.
“Today is Chamber Appreciation Day for what you do for our community, for being...
CULLMAN, Ala. - As of Thursday morning, Cullman County’s court system now gives veterans who struggle with the mental and emotional aftermath of their service a new means to deal with issues faced by many who have been to war, and which contribute to higher than average rates of substance abuse, anger control and even suicide among those who...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted the second annual Veteran Farmers Conference, offering military veterans opportunities to learn about agriculture and agricultural therapy and network with other people who have similar life experiences. Participants learned about various crops, agricultural equipment and architecture, bee keeping, landscaping and other topics, along with hearing from successful veteran farmers and...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is inviting mothers and children in the area to attend a Mommy and Me Painting Luau, where the mother and child each will get to create a wooden wall hanger they can display in their home or give as a gift.
The Alumni Association is offering two days for the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 29, 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 DepartmentIncidents
May 28
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, third-degree burglary; Atlanta Ave. SW; miscellaneous; unknown amount of property value
third-degree forgery, third-degree possession...
CULLMAN, Ala. - “We have a big announcement with our competitive cheer teams winning the national championship for the league they compete in,” Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson told the mayor and city council members at their meeting Tuesday night. He continued, “We actually have two teams. They are called Warhead and Starburst Teams...
COLONY, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, the Colony Town Council talked about plans for what’s shaping up to be an eventful summer for the community. The town will participate in the federally-funded summer feeding program from June 3 through June 29, offering free breakfast and lunch to children and youth up to 18 years old, between 9 a.m. and...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsMay 23
domestic violence; Hwy. 278 E
trespassing; CR 810
unlawful possession of a controlled substance; St. Joseph St.
harassment; CR 1203
domestic violence; CR 1564
harassment; Hwy. 278 E
domestic violence; CR 813
theft of property;...
Updated 5-28-19 7:49 p.m.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - This year’s Cullman County Spelling Bee champion, Carter Daily, a sixth grader at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, reached the third round of the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.
Daily finished his run in the third round Tuesday evening.
In a message to The Tribune, his mother Shannon Daily shared, "Round three took...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Christian Hart, 12, of Vinemont. Christian was killed in a tragic boating accident Saturday on Smith Lake in Cullman County.
Full obituary:
Funeral services for Christian Asher Hart, 12, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church with Garry Waddell, Phillip Bridges, Chad Reynolds, Jacob...
