CULLMAN, Ala. - Hundreds gathered at the Cullman County Fairgrounds Friday evening for the 2019 Relay For Life event to celebrate cancer survivors, honor caretakers and remember those whose lives were lost to the disease. Through fundraising efforts by more than 30 teams, along with an onsite raffle, the event raised more than $14,000.
Cullman’s Relay was part of a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park was full of young anglers Saturday morning for Pond Hopper Nation’s Teach a Child to Fish Day with Major League Fishing. The weather cleared up in time for families to come out and enjoy a day of fishing and an opportunity to meet and learn from some of the best anglers in the...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– After waiting through a rain delay early Saturday morning, 40 anglers hit
Smith Lake for the knockout round of Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour
Stage Five event but only 10 can advance to Sunday. Unfortunately for local
pros Jesse Wiggins, Jordan Lee and Matt Lee, the fish weren’t biting the way
they did earlier in the week and all...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 65, 1 mile east of Dodge City.
Christina Marie Hopper, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick.
Alabama State Troopers said the wreck happened at 4:42 a.m. when the 2003 Toyota Camry Hopper was driving collided with...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The King’s Home Thrift Store held a grand opening celebration in Hanceville Thursday, opening in place of the old Jimmie Hale Mission store. The Hanceville store is one of three in the state. The others are in Pinson and Eastwood. All three stores support King’s Home, a nonprofit which serves hundreds of youth, women and children...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - On Friday afternoon, Major League Fishing (MLF) anglers in town for MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage Five on Smith Lake dropped by Good Hope Primary School to visit the students, sign autographs and read “fishy” stories to the kids from books like “The Pout Pout Fish” series. Kelly Jordon, Wesley Strader, Marty Robinson and Ott...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. recently received a donation of $4,100 from the Share Club of Cullman. The contribution came from proceeds from the Share Club’s Christmas Tour of Homes event and will benefit Hospice’s indigent care patients.
Hospice uses the indigent patient care fund to assist patients and families with everyday living expenses...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The City of Hanceville’s annual Fish-O-Rama event began Friday morning with the Senior Fish-O-Rama.
Reeling in first place was Willie Pitts with a total of 12 pounds.
Second place was Ralph Rogers; his fish weighed in at 4.9 lbs.
Third place was Linda Hancock with her 1-pound total catch.
The winner of the biggest fish prize was a tie between...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 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.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
May 1
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Poplar Dr. SW
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; person; 4th St. SW; wallet & contents;...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts on Thursday evening opened “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint effort of the community college’s music, dance and theater programs presented in conjunction with the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration. The show features original arrangements of songs written by Alabamians or recorded in Alabama, mostly at the famous studios of Muscle...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex offers several programs this summer. Below are a few.
May 4: Farm Kids Club- Attracting Birds to your Backyard- 9-10:30 a.m.
Make a birdhouse and bird feeders. Learn ways to attract these feathered friends to your home.
The cost is $5 per child, $10 per family. To register go to www.Agriplex.org and click on...
CULLMAN, Ala. – He spent a lot of the day on the water close to the cut line on Thursday but Cullman’s Jordan Lee made a late push to finish 14th and secure a spot in the field on Saturday with his brother Matt who is sitting comfortably inside the top 20 of Group A in eighth place. Matt...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Understanding the importance of giving back to the community, the special education class at Cullman Middle School created a coffee service at the school to raise money for a local organization. The students chose to donate the money to Curt’s Closet and presented a check for $515 to founder Ashley Wilson Thursday.
The young baristas got the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man was arrested Wednesday after members of the Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and investigators and deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) allegedly found approximately 1 pound of methamphetamine and 3 grams of heroin during a search of his residence. Also allegedly recovered were drug paraphernalia and a large amount of counterfeit...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsApril 29
domestic violence; CR 432
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; CR 1136
theft of property; Schwaigher Dr.
burglary; CR 1435
trespassing; CR 1367
criminal mischief; CR 152
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 278 W
April...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Cedar is a fairly big dog with beautiful coloration, a Catahoula with maybe even a little Great Dane, who’s almost a year old. As big and young as he is, he’s a really laid-back, low-energy pup who is thoroughly submissive toward his...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville will host its annual Fish-O-Rama events this Friday and Monday at Veterans Park. The senior citizen event will be Friday, May 3, at 7 a.m., while the kids will get their turn Monday, May 6 from 4-7 p.m. The kids’ event was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was moved to Monday due...
"If you or someone you know has ever had a screening test such as a mammogram, a PSA test, a colonoscopy or have received cancer treatment of any kind, you’ve been touched by the efforts of Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.”
Relay For Life of Cullman County Publicity Chair Gail Crutchfield
CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life 2019...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Anglers have been putting up some big numbers on Smith Lake so far this week in the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Stage 5, but no one is putting up numbers like Jesse Wiggins. The Addison native racked up 72lbs. 4 oz. Wednesday after hauling in an MLF record 49 scorable fish to climb...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket celebrated its grand opening Wednesday and seafood lovers came out in droves to take part. Located at 716 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31), the new restaurant offers fresh Gulf seafood, a full bar, pet-friendly indoor/outdoor patio seating and a beachfront atmosphere.
Sam Phillips, a general manager from Birmingham, was helping with the big...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Anglers in town for the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 took some time off from the water to show off a different skill Wednesday. Close to a dozen pros were at Buffalo Wild Wings in Cullman to meet with fans and face off with some of those fans in a fun wing eating...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 1, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
April 29
unauthorized breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; person; Oak Manor Dr. SW; wallet & contents, jewelry; unknown amount of property value
unauthorized...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to set new records at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had a record-high 71 individuals earn a medal at the event recently, including earning 31 gold medals – establishing another record.
The college had students compete in 36 different events, including categories like crime scene investigation, commercial baking, nail care, community service, welding...
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its 2019 Best High Schools rankings. Cullman High School is ranked number 14 in the state of Alabama among public schools.
"Cullman High School is ranked 14th within Alabama. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. The AP participation rate at Cullman High School is...
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Stage Five of the 2019 Major League Fishing Bass Tour officially kicked off early
Tuesday morning and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs threw out the first cast from
the boat of Cullman native and pro angler Matt Lee. The tournament will be accompanied
by a “festival-style fan experience” in downtown Cullman’s depot park and festhalle
and Mitch Smith Chevrolet will be giving...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsApril 25
fourth-degree theft of property; Shell 157; Hwy. 157; gas; $50
April 29
first-degree criminal trespassing; City of Cullman; Field of Miracles, Lessman St.; damaged...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Thursday through Saturday, Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts will present “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint production of the Wallace State Singers and Jazz Band. The program of vocal and instrumental music, along with dance, is presented in conjunction with the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration.
Wallace State Music Instructor and Choir Director Tiffany Richter shared,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A great crowd came out Saturday to enjoy the Welcome Back Hanceville concert featuring Irlene Mandrell and other guests. The weather was perfect as the city welcomed everyone downtown for the free concert. Cody McCarver and Vicki Lynn Maxwell also gave great performances. This was one of several concerts the city will bring to Hanceville in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, U.S. Army Capt. Gary Michael “Mike” Rose will be the special guest speaker at tonight’s Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy graduation ceremony. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church (30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057).
Rose was a Green Beret medic serving with the...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Key Club of Holly Pond High School (HPHS) is working to remember its founder and longtime sponsor Bob Palys through acts of service and fundraising for Children’s of Alabama. This Wednesday, May 1, HPHS Key Club members will be hosting a Swamp John's dinner from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Plates will be...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The crawfish were fresh and the weather was perfect for the United Way of Cullman County’s (UWCC) Crawfish Boil Saturday at Goat Island Brewing. The doors were up and people enjoyed the mudbugs that were brought from south Alabama that morning. The Crawfish Boil is one of UWCC’s largest fundraisers and is organized by its Young...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 29, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
April 25
harassment; Hwy. 91
theft of property; CR 244
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; Summit Rd./CR 1718
April 26
domestic violence; CR 1080
burglary; CR 1605
unlawful possession of a...
WEST POINT, Ala. - A West Point man has been charged with second-degree rape. Nathan Ryan Evans, 31, was arrested Friday, April 26.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), deputies and investigators executed a search warrant in the West Point area Friday which resulted in the arrest. Evans was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and contributing...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, the 100th anniversary celebration of the Busy Bee was officially supposed to start at 2 p.m., but diners and well-wishers had other ideas. By 1 p.m., the restaurant was full, as was all outside seating, and the crowd, like the party, was just getting started.
Just before official start time, the Busy Bee’s “Queen Bee”...
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year’s Cullman Strawberry Festival not only marked the 80th anniversary of the event, but will also likely turn out to be the biggest Strawberry Festival in recent years. Just two years ago, only 1,300 gallons of strawberries were sold, but 2018 saw a surge to around 2,500 gallons sold to a crowd of approximately 15,000....
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has been named the safest college campus in Alabama, according to a study released this week.
The Your Local Security study was based on U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security analysis and the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. The study looked at the main campuses of public, private and non-profit colleges at both the two...
JASPER, Ala.
– The 2019 Basspro.com Central Open at Smith Lake came to a close Saturday and
a pair of Cullman natives were in the mix on the final day. Jordan Wiggins finished
in third place with a total weight of 41-3 and Tim Arnold hauled in 40-11 to finish
sixth.
Wiggins was your day one
leader at the open with a weight of...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has extra animal friends this week, so volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Pugsley is a 7-8-month-old hound/bull mix with beautiful coloration and dramatic white markings, not to mention some “meat on his bones!” He’s a happy-go-lucky, medium-to-high-energy pet described as a “joyful soul” and “lover...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The always popular Strawberry Festival Senior Shindig filled the Festhalle Friday as seniors from near and far came out for juicy strawberries, great music and, of course, bingo! Approximately 500-600 seniors attended this year’s shindig.
“It just gets bigger and bigger each year,” observed Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker.
Senior groups from Birmingham, Gardendale, Irondale,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Thursday evening, Wallace State Community College (WSCC) hosted the fifth annual North Alabama Agriplex Harvest-to-Home dinner. The fundraising event featured a huge silent auction, as well as a meal of locally sourced foods supplied by:
Trent Boyd Harvest Farm
Brickyard Meats
J. Calvert Farm Strawberries
Champion Farms
Fatback Pig Project
Fat Cat Organics
Goldenvine Farms
Humble Heart Farms
North Alabama Agriplex
Par 5 Livestock
Polland Milling...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At last year’s Relay For Life event, Elena Caudle’s relay team hosted a fundraising drawing for prizes, and the success of that effort set the stage for a repeat performance, this time bigger and better. Caudle’s “Minion Magic” team is overseeing the 2019 “Cash in for a Cure” drawing at this year’s Relay for Life, with...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Community leaders and members of the Cullman community gathered at the courthouse steps Friday morning as the torch was lit for the Cullman Area Special Needs Track & Field Day. The Community Torch Run began at the courthouse and traveled through town on its way to the athletes waiting at Oliver Woodard Stadium on the campus...
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...
