CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill sixth-grader will embark this weekend on a voyage to become a national memory champion and earn a $10,000 grand prize.
Brady Phillips, 12, is one of 16 finalists in the National Memory Master competition. On April 30, Brady will compete in three rounds of academic memory testing during a five-day cruise to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday presented its annual State of Our Communities event, featuring guest speakers: Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Suzanne Harbin on behalf of the Wallace State Future Foundation, special guest speaker WBRC Fox 6 Meteorologist Matt Daniel, Cullman County Commission Chairman...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 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
April 23
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; person; miscellaneous charges; unknown amount of property value
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person; Hwy. 157; damage...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night set new, higher salaries for the mayor and city council members for the first time in more than a decade. The changes will be effective following the 2020 municipal elections. The salary for the position of mayor will jump from $31,000 to $54,000, unless the mayor is appointed to the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Orleans Police Department is now involved in the case of a missing Cullman man. Charles Steven Smith, Jr., 42, was last heard from Friday, April 19. His truck was found abandoned near New Orleans Monday, April 22 under what Cullman Police are calling "suspicious" circumstances.
The Cullman Police Department issued a media release Thursday, April...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Thursday morning, West Point High School Theatre opened the first in-school performance of Disney’s “Newsies” at Fairview High School’s auditorium. It wasn’t without its challenges: moving a cast and set from a converted gym across the county onto a real theatrical stage, bringing scenes rehearsed for months in one place to life in some place...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation, honored 19 county high school students named 2019 foundation scholarship recipients. In a luncheon at Top of the Town, each recipient was introduced and received an additional gift presented by Cullman Savings Bank President John Riley and Vice President Clara Kent,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsApril 22
domestic violence; Willowbend Rd.
domestic violence; CR 1693
April 23
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 599
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1545
assault; CR 1428
domestic violence, trespassing; CR...
PALA, Calif. – Cullman native Axel Ward, 6, is making a name for himself on the national motocross scene. The son of Chad and Crystal Ward, he began his racing endeavor at the age of 4 and in the last two years has amassed several race wins across the country, holds four Alabama state championships and also qualified for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two years, two beers: that’s the story. Goat Island Brewing (GIB) now has back-to-back wins at the Alabama Craft Beer March Madness competition at Slice Pizza & Brew, a gourmet pizza restaurant and brewhouse in Birmingham. GIB and 15 other Alabama breweries entered beers in the recent “tournament,” which had brackets like the Sweet 16 basketball...
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s Strawberry Festival time in Cullman! This year marks the 80th anniversary of the popular event, which started in 1939. The festival includes the Senior Shindig, 5K and a full day of live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, games, a farmer’s market, plenty of strawberries and more than 100 vendors in an arts and crafts show....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Communities in and around Cullman County and the city of Cullman will host a Torch Run to kick of the annual Cullman Area Special Needs Track and Field Day on the campus of Cullman High School at Oliver Woodard Stadium on Friday, April 26.
The runners will assemble on the courthouse steps at 9 a.m. The runners...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A huge crowd came out Wednesday afternoon for the Pilot Club of Cullman’s “Stars Fell on Alabama” 27th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s luncheon celebrated the Alabama Bicentennial by honoring former Alabama first ladies from Cullman County.
Inaugural gowns worn by First Lady Jamelle Folsom, First Lady Helen Hunt and First Lady Marsha Folsom graced...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Cullman City Primary School Kindergarten Registration
In-district early registration for first-time kindergarten students is taking place now through May 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children who live inside the city limits of Cullman and are 5 years old on or...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 24, 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 DepartmentIncidents
April 22
third-degree theft by deception; person; cash; $1,000
April 23
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Cooper Cir. SW
Arrests
April 23
Crocker, Jason R., 42
FTA- public intoxication
FTA- insurance...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two student teams from the Building Construction program at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week brought home honors from the Alabama SkillsUSA 2019 State Championships.
CATA Building Construction teacher and SkillsUSA team sponsor Mike Burkett shared that Fairview High students Payton Oden, Trevor Cheatham and Nate Borem won the state championship in community service for...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Rufus is a mixed hound who may have some golden lab and Anatolian shepherd in him. He’s approximately 3-and-a-half to 4 years old, a seriously laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet. Shelter staff reports, “Not a peep from him in his kennel; (he)...
Updated 4-24-19 at 8:14 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy has lost his battle with cancer. The CCSO Tuesday evening announced the passing of Deputy Timothy "Timmy" Puckett. Puckett had been undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
The CCSO released the following statement:
"It's with great sadness the Cullman County Sheriff's Office announces the passing of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The decision to vacate a portion of County Road 821 was made at Tuesday morning’s Cullman County Commission meeting. The portion of the road includes the bridge crossing Rock Creek which was deemed unsalvageable after an accident involving an 18-wheeler in February 2018.
Land owners and residents were made aware of the County’s proposed resolution to permanently...
Story submitted by Melody Basch
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over the board. Unfortunately, a lot of it is negative. Teens are described as lazy, rude, lacking respect, with no vision unless it’s in their cell phone from which they never look up.
Apparently, these naysayers have...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 23, 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
April 22
fraudulent use of a credit or debit card; EvaBank; miscellaneous charges; unknown amount of property value
Arrests
April 22
Hill, Michael E., 31
third-degree criminal...
Updated 4-23-19 3:07 p.m.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette told The Tribune's media partner, WVTM13: "I am so disappointed for the children of Cullman County. We had already arranged to hire additional school resource officers, building a gym, expanding and updating lunchrooms, paving school parking, updating HVAC, adding security fencing, updating video camera security and adding safety entry...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its annual State of Our Communities event this Friday, April 26 at the Cullman Civic Center. Doors open at 7 a.m.
According to Communications Manager Rob Ketcham, “Major session topics include the State of Education, a Community Session and the State of Local Government. Representatives from agencies...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview High School class of 1963 met for a reunion Saturday at the local Brandin’ Steakhouse, where close to 25 members of the class, along with their spouses, remembered all the great times from more than 50 years ago. They also remembered the classmates who have passed.
The reunion was organized by Joyce Williams Rodgers and...
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies” with in-school shows; public shows will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Due to the size of the set and limitations of West Point’s auditorium, all performances will be held at Fairview High School.
“Newsies” is loosely...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Hospitality Association, which represents the area’s hotels and motels, on Monday sent a letter to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, formally denouncing the Chamber’s reallocation of lodging tax revenue to support the Cullman County Board of Education’s (CCBOE) proposed sports complex development first known as “Project X.” Monday night, association representative and Hampton...
“If it means I have to get down on the ground and color for a few minutes, I’ll get down on the ground and color for a few minutes. It’s not a question of ‘I’ve got to get you in here, got to get you out;’ it’s really trying to make them feel comfortable.” Liana Hill
CULLMAN, Ala. - Liana...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night paved the way for a new craft brewery, restaurant and distillery when it entered into a 772 agreement with Twisted Dixie, LLC. Owners Preston Prewett and Brad Boshell are (tentatively; the location is not finalized) planning to open up in The Cotton Gin Seafood Joint, which will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night was scheduled to vote on a rezoning request that has been the subject of controversy for months at council and City of Cullman Planning Commission meetings. The 10-acre property, located at the intersection of Morningside Drive Southwest and Main Avenue Southwest, is currently zoned for single-family residences, and the owners...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Lexie Riggins and Emily Dia were recognized Friday at the Alabama Academic Team Scholars banquet held at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Prattville.
The All-Alabama Academic Team recognition program was founded in 1995 to complement the All-USA Academic Team Program sponsored by USA Today, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the American...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 18
theft of property; CR 223
theft of property; Hwy. 91
theft of property; CR 222
theft of property; CR 1344
theft of property; CR 68
domestic violence; Chad Dr.
April 19
unlawful possession of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program held on to the trophy it claimed last year when students came in first place at the Student Bowl for the second year in a row during competitions at the 72nd annual meeting of the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists (ALSRT) at Lake Guntersville State Park.
The purpose of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “It’s about keeping the big band music of that era alive,” Wallace State Music Department Director and director of the college’s Jazz Band, Ricky Burks, said Friday evening, when the school hosted its annual Big Band Dance.
“The other universities around, when they do jazz band, they do more ‘stylistically’ jazz-type music, more east coast-west coast-type jazz,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex Board and Foundation will host the fifth annual Harvest-to-Home Local Foods Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Wallace State Community College Conference Center in Hanceville, Alabama.
This fundraising event will be catered by Chef John Wilson and the Wallace State Culinary Pride using locally sourced ingredients. FatBack...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is this Sunday, April 21.
To submit an event, email wendy@cullmantribune.com or visit www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar.
Saturday, April 20
The Bunny Patch at 4D Farm- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
7182 County Road 703, Cullman
Spring on the farm- $10.95 plus tax or ages 2 and older.
Admission includes: cow train,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 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 Department
Incidents
April 18
third-degree forgery, third-degree possession of a forged instrument; Management That Cares, LLC; forged checks; unknown amount of property value
third-degree theft of...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Logan man is behind bars, charged with trafficking in illegal drugs and first-degree possession of marijuana, following a bust conducted by the Hanceville Police Department and Morgan County Drug Task Force.
HPD Assistant Chief Adam Hadder said the case, which has been in the works for at least two months, is ongoing, with more charges possibly...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The number of people counted as employed in Alabama is at a record high, announced Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.
“Once again, we’ve shattered employment records in Alabama,” said Washington. “More people are working now than ever before in Alabama’s history. Employers are continuing to post jobs, companies are moving operations, and our existing businesses...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Rural Electric Association (AREA) gave its 2019 Eminent Service Award to Grady Smith, longtime president and CEO of the Cullman Electric Cooperative. The award, established by AREA in the 1960s to honor outstanding contributions to the rural electric program, is given to individuals of the highest caliber and with qualifications of great achievement contributing...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The April Walking Tours will continue this Saturday, April 20. This weekend's walk will be extra special: it's the Cullman Cakewalk!
The Cakewalk will be led by local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson South.
Attendees should meet at 10 a.m. on the steps of the Cullman County Museum.
Highlights...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two over-sized bunnies competed in a “bunny hop” race Thursday morning at West Elementary School (WES). East Elementary School (EES) Principal David Wiggins and WES Principal Dr. Jay Page raced for carrots as second and third graders from both schools celebrated their first Spring Fling. The principals said they hope the event will be the first...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
IncidentsApril 15
domestic violence; Cemetery Rd.
menacing; CR 963
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69 N
domestic violence; CR 1371
domestic violence; CR 62
chemical endangerment of child; CR 222
harassment; CR 1663
harassment; Hwy. 157
April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is now open in Cullman. Diablo's is the third restaurant to open in a new complex located at 1302 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) in the last three months.
Triggered by the opening of the complex's third tenant, the already installed traffic signal in front of the property was turned on Thursday morning....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week.
Houla is a 1-year-old lab/hound/Catahoula mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who prefers to stretch out for a nice nap even while his kennel mates are scurrying around. He’s a submissive dog who knows how to walk on a leash,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - More than 25 people came out to get a workout and enjoy the adorable baby goats Wednesday at the Cullman County Public Library. Two Norwegian pygmy goats joined the weekly yoga class for the first goat yoga event at the library.
Director Sharon Townson said she was pleased with the turnout.
Keep up with all library events at...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month were honored and presented with their rides for the next month. Each teacher also received a $100 gift card.
Teachers are nominated by the principal or assistant principal of their school and chosen after review by a committee at the Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) and Executive Director Nathan Anderson have named the headline act for this year’s Strawberry Festival on April 27: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
“Headlining the 2019 Cullman Strawberry Festival for the festival’s 80th anniversary will be Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band...
BREMEN, Ala. - “I have a message today from Bremen, Alabama to the entire globe- rural Alabama is open for business!” exclaimed Gov. Kay Ivey during a visit to Cullman County Tuesday afternoon to celebrate AGCO bringing its Farmer Automatic Production Line to Bremen. The $5.7 million investment will create 50 new jobs. In addition to the new Farmer...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 17, 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
April 16
third-degree theft of property, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card; person; miscellaneous charges; unknown amount of property value
third-degree assault;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson Tuesday evening celebrated the achievements of many students and their teachers.
Teachers of the Year recognized were:
Cullman City Primary School- Allison Bates
East Elementary School- Kelly Thrasher
West Elementary School and Cullman City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year- Salena Mayberry
Cullman Middle School- Kylie Bates
Cullman High School and Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) introduced a new program Tuesday that allows the community to text or submit anonymous tips online. Nixle has been used by the CCSO for the last two years to send alerts to the community. The CCSO said the public can now submit anonymous tips using the program.
At a press...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library hosts free yoga classes every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This Wednesday, April 17, will be a special session. It's goat yoga!
"Tomorrow we are adding baby goats to the class. They interact with participants. This will be held inside. The goats are baby pygmy goats," said Library Director Sharon Townson.
The...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After seven years as president and CEO of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Leah Bolin informed the Board of Directors of her resignation on Tuesday, April 16. Her resignation is effective Friday, May 31.
Bolin shared the following heartfelt letter during Tuesday’s monthly Chamber Board meeting:
“My time at the Cullman Area Chamber of...
Updated 4-16-19 3 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The man who stole a Cullman Police vehicle early Tuesday morning has been found and is in custody, according to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper.
Sgt. Chris Thomason said the suspect, Jackie Lee Walker, 22, was found behind a residence in the 1800 block of Woodland Street Northwest, off of St. Joseph Drive Northwest.
"Some...
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Gina Webb has been named the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month for April. Representatives of both organizations visited Welti Monday morning, accompanied by Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Special Projects Coordinator Dr. T.J. Franey, to present Webb a 2019 Nissan Rogue that will be hers to drive...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County Pageant took place Saturday at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College, where 10 women, ages 60 and older, took the stage, supported by a large and enthusiastic crowd. Phyllis Hain was crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County 2019. She will be compete in July...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Cullman Police officers were recognized at the Cullman City Council meeting Monday evening for receiving promotions.
Lt. Eugene Bates, a 21-year CPD veteran, was promoted to captain. He has been a patrol officer and patrol supervisor, and served on the tactical team. He is currently a detective and one of the department’s helicopter pilots.
Sgt. Todd Chiaranda,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council Monday night took up two of the more controversial topics it has faced in years: the proposed rezoning of property along Morningside Drive off Main Avenue, and Rock the South.
Morningside rezoning plan
The council held a public hearing on the rezoning of 10 acres at the intersection of Morningside Drive Southwest and Main...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 15, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 11
domestic violence; CR 1114
harassment; Hwy. 91
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1215/CR 1216
burglary; Chad Dr.
harassment; Cemetery Rd.
trespassing; CR 1640
domestic violence; School House...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary Ensemble at the "Composers Present" event April 12 in the concert hall of the Moody Music Building on the UA campus. The title of the work was "Kaiwa," the first movement of his woodwind trio,...
UPDATE June 5, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.
The Wacked Out Weiner soft opening is Thursday, June 6. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner is coming to Cullman. The restaurant serves, you guessed it, hot dogs. It will be located at 1930 Market Platz Ctr. SW, in the same strip as Rock N Roll Sushi.
Lori...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Daniel was one of the first Fast Track students at Wallace State Community College, taking part in the pilot program in 2006 as a student at Hanceville High School. Today he is the assistant manager over maintenance, productions engineering and facilities at Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technology.“I started at Yutaka two days after the summer semester...
CULLMAN, Ala.- One man is dead and one in custody charged with murder following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city’s northwest side Saturday evening.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick has identified the victim as Thomas “Tommy” L. Piper, 49, of Cullman.
The suspect has been identified as Charles Patrick Wayne...
CULLMAN, Ala. – One man is dead and one in custody following a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city’s northwest side Saturday evening.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said he will release the name of the victim later today.
The name of the suspect has not yet been released.
Reported Saturday night
Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13 years ago and decided his story must continue there.
“After a tough match against the Lions and falling in love with the Wallace State campus, I was determined to move to Alabama and attend Wallace State,”...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Regional Foundation held its 18th annual Gala Saturday evening at the Cullman Civic Center. The Gala is Cullman Regional’s largest fundraiser. In addition to dinner, dancing and auctions, the event featured the presentation of The H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Award, which recognizes a local humanitarian for his or her contributions in advancing health care for...
Latest: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/04/14/update-1-dead-1-in-custody-in-saturday-night-shooting-in-nw-cullman/
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Updated 4-13-19 9:56 p.m.
"We have no reason to believe there is any danger to the public at this time from an active shooter." Sgt. Cindy Rohrscheib
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person is dead as a result of an apparent shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dripping Springs Road on the city's northwest side.
Cullman Police Chief Kenny...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC) on Saturday assembled some heavy equipment at the Cullman County Fairgrounds for its Touch-A-Truck event. Vehicles and construction equipment from the CEC were joined by many more from the Cullman Power Board, , Ready Mix USA, Kent Logging, Wallace State Community College, Cullman EMS, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The weather didn’t want to cooperate at first on Saturday morning, but the 27th annual Cullman Safe Kids Expo went on as planned. Hosts from Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center were ready to declare the event a success as the sun came out around lunchtime.
Brooks’ Place Director Gail Swafford told The Tribune, “We have a...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Cullman’s VFW Post 2214 held its Rock-a-Thon Saturday morning to cap off this
week’s yard sale and the event was another success for the Auxiliary. The yard
sale kicked off on Thursday and will conclude today at 3 p.m. but the Rock-a-Thon
got underway early Saturday morning when the crowd began pouring in. The yard
sale was packed with items ranging...
WELTI, Ala. - A bad weather school closure may have canceled its February visit, but University of Alabama student dance team Dance Alabama! stayed true to its word and came to Welti Elementary School Friday morning. The student body was treated to performances of traditional ballet, early modern, tap, jazz, hip-hop and modern contemporary dance. Afterward, a handful of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, along with Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry and WDJC, hosted its annual free community cookout Friday at the Festhalle. It was the fourth year for the event, the goal of which is to give the community an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon while getting to know the city’s police officers.
CPD Sgt. Adam...
COLONY, Ala. - On Friday morning, members of the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group (BAAGG) visited Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. There they toured the library and learned about its genealogical resources from instructor Bob Davis, and received a presentation on Alabama history with a special focus on native and African-American history.
From Hanceville, the group traveled to Colony,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Revenue from the new half-cent sales tax is bringing much-needed updates to area schools sooner than expected. At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved a request of change order proposal for phase II of the Holly Pond High School cafeteria renovation in the amount of $46,041.53. The change is for...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 12, 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
April 11
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, first-degree theft of property; City of Cullman; Main Ave. SW; damaged property, tools...
Updated 4-15-19 8:25 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are several Easter egg hunts and other events happening around the Cullman area. Easter is on Sunday, April 21.
To submit an event, email wendy@cullmantribune.com or visit www.CullmanTribune.com/Calendar.
Wednesday, April 17
Community Easter Egg Hunt- 5-8 p.m.
Good Hope Park, put on by Good Hope United Methodist Church
Come to the Good Hope park across from the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and concerned citizens on Thursday joined Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse for a prayer walk to promote child abuse awareness and prevention. CCK Executive Director Javon Daniel and Assistant Director Nancy Bryant, Sheriff Matt Gentry, Police Chief Kenny Culpepper and Circuit Judge Martha Williams led...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 18, a group of students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), led by Health Science teachers Tracy Smith and Adrian Basch, will travel to storm-stricken areas of Lee County to join in tornado relief efforts and deliver gifts from area businesses, churches and individuals.
On Thursday of this week, CATA issued a press...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Hopper's Family Market and Pharmacy in Fairview is celebrating its eighth anniversary this week, planning a huge two-day sale April 12-13. Owners Mike and Jimmie Hopper are also excited to bring back their ribeye steak sandwich sale to benefit the Children’s of Alabama.
The celebration will begin Friday, April 12 with free hotdogs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m....
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 8
domestic violence; CR 1223
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1114
domestic violence; Mize Rd. N
harassment; CR 648
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Student leaders from Cullman High School’s (CHS) Student Government Association (SGA) on Wednesday spent the day learning about leadership and serving the community at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Curt’s Closet. At the clinic, students packed patient care kits for clients, while at Curt’s Closet they sorted clothes, cleaned and replanted flower beds, and visited...
COLONY, Ala. - Councilwoman Ethel Alexander at Tuesday’s Colony Town Council meeting reported that the town will be visited this Friday by members of the Birmingham African American Genealogy Group (BAAGG). From 9:30-noon, the organization will be at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville to meet genealogy/history instructor Bob Davis and be introduced to the college library’s genealogy collection....
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket is nearing completion and has begun accepting applications. General Manager J.R. High on Wednesday said he hopes to begin training around April 26. He said the restaurant’s tentative opening date is set for May 1.
Work continues inside and outside the location at 716 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31, in the old Title...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 10, 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
April 9
third-degree burglary; person; Ann St. NW
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy 157; trimmers; $314
first-degree theft of property; person; 14th St. NE;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A man wanted in Cullman County on a felony strangulation/suffocation grand jury warrant was arrested in Highfill, Arkansas last Friday while providing ride share services, according to the Highfill Police Department (HPD).
Christopher Lee Jensen, 40, will be extradited to Cullman County, said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, who said if Jensen doesn't waive extradition, a governor's...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Charlene is a 1-year-old hound mix. She’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet with what Ruttkay describes as “an abundance of manners.” She’s developing good habits on her leash: she likes to explore, but enjoys staying close to her human. She’s got...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Safe Kids Expo will be this Saturday, April 13 at Sportsman Lake Park.
Blakely Hopper of Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center shared, “Our annual SAFE KIDS Expo is coming up on April 13, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is just one way we are working to support and engage our community...
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School senior Lily Whitesell will graduate next month with a highly unlikely record to her credit: seven consecutive first-place finishes at the Cullman County Math Tournament. In exams over subjects including sixth- and seventh-grade math, Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II, as well as the 11th-grade comprehensive and 12th-grade advanced math exams,...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 9, 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
April 8
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, second-degree theft of property; person; Irene Ln. SE; gun, case; $450
first-degree theft of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 2A State Champion Cold Springs Lady Eagles basketball team was honored Tuesday morning by the Cullman County Commission. Wearing their royal blue state champion T-shirts, the young women, along with head coach Tammy West, listened as the official proclamation was read in their honor.
Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker congratulated the team and West for “another...
ORLANDO, Fla. - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2019, at the Society’s annual convention, in Orlando, Florida last week.
This award is given to college presidents who have shown strong support of student success on their campus by...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary celebrated the town’s history Saturday in conjunction with the ongoing Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. Chosen as one of the Bicentennial schools, Vinemont Elementary has focused on Vinemont history throughout the school year while planning Saturday’s Vinemont History Day.
The school invited community members to come enjoy many activities. Guests strolled the campus and enjoyed storytelling,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2019 Ms. Senior Cullman County pageant will take place this Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Ten beautiful ladies will compete for the honor at this year’s pageant, themed “Be All You Can Be.” Serving as emcee will be Miss Alabama 2018 Callie Walker.
The pageant will...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At noon this Thursday, April 11, United Way agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) will hold its annual prayer walk to promote awareness and prevention of child abuse in Cullman County. Walkers will meet on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse, then proceed from there to the top of Cullman Savings Bank’s parking deck,...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” leading up to public performances starting this Thursday.
The Tribune talked to CHS Theatre Director Wayne Cook, along with members of his crew, as they prepared for the opening.
Cook shared, “This is a show...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on April 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 4
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of prescription drugs; I-65 NB, 308 MM
domestic violence; Main Ave. SW
domestic violence, menacing; CR 732
theft of property;...
Good Hope High School’s Class of 1969 will hold its 50-year reunion on Thursday, May 16 from 5-8 p.m. in Belle Vue Hall at Stone Bridge Farms in Cullman.
For more information, contact Becky Barnard at 256-339-1806 or Jeanne Milligan at 256-520-5951.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club held its third annual Spring Fling at Randall Shedd Community Park Saturday. The event featured a car show, vendors, food and bounce houses for kids to enjoy, as well as free health screenings.
“It’s been good; it’s a bit slow. It’s a pretty day. We’ve had plenty of kids playing and that's been...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported that the shelter is nearing capacity, so we’re sharing an extra Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
The “Duke of Merle” came to the shelter starving and emaciated, but he’s putting on weight and getting better every day. From his features, he may have a little Great Dane in...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The gates opened for the 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday
morning and thousands made their way to St. Bernard Abbey for the arts and
crafts fair. Walking room was hard to come by within the first hour of the
gates opening and the crowds showed no signs of slowing down. A long list of
local vendors as well as vendors from...
