CULLMAN - Volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will gather at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist Church of Cullman Fellowship Hall to kick off plans for its annual event set for Friday, May 3 at Cullman County Fairgrounds.
The 2019 event will celebrate that state’s 200th birthday with a theme of “Bring Home a Cure:...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Jan. 3
Aycock, Desmond Kade, 22
judge’s order- second-degree theft of property
Elliott, Charles David, 41
first-degree burglary
Harris, Judy Kent, 68
probation violation- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance
probation violation- unlawful possession of a controlled...
The Smoky Mountain Quiltfest will be part of the Spring Fever 2019 trip to Pigeon Forge in March 2019. (Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism)
HANCEVILLE - The deadline to sign up for the Wallace State Community College Alumni Association’s Spring Fever Tour to Pigeon Forge is quickly approaching. Jan. 31 is the deadline to sign up for the three-day trip...
Brave participants jump into the outdoor pool at Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge event at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was a gorgeous morning for a quick refreshing dip, and 67 brave souls rose to the challenge at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center’s annual Polar Bear Plunge Saturday. The air...
Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Dale Greer at Thursday night’s kick-off meeting for the City of Cullman’s five-year strategic plan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman is set to embark on a five-year strategic plan, and this week held the kick-off meeting at Cullman City Hall. Mayor Woody Jacobs, the Cullman City Council, the...
Before and after shots show the work a group of volunteers from Hanceville First United Methodist Church did in a girls’ restroom at Hanceville Middle School. (Photo courtesy HFUMC)
HANCEVILLE - Eighth-grade students at Hanceville Middle School (HMS) returned from Christmas break Thursday morning to discover one more gift: a team from Hanceville First United Methodist Church (HFUMC) had slipped...
Donald Wayne Trammell (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - On Friday morning, Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas revoked the bond of Donald Wayne Trammell, 43, of Jones Chapel in the manslaughter case stemming from the shooting death of Trammell’s son in December 2017. Trammell led police on a high-speed chase on the night of Dec. 31, 2018, leading to multiple...
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis that someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid. The Cullman County Public Library is hosting a free Mental Health First Aid program on...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Jan. 3, 2019
Schafer, Cristina L., 40
unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)
Harris, Steven P., 39
unlawful distribution of a controlled substance (3 counts)
Fitzgerald, Alan R. II, 38
FTA-...
Clockwise, from top left: Damien Hausler, Diane Mendez Lopez, Eric Goodman, Cristina Lynn Schafer and Steven Paul Harris (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) has made multiple distribution arrests recently, in separate incidents.
On Dec. 26, the CSU, along with members of the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF), arrested Damien Christopher Hausler, 36,...
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the Cullman Regional Urology Clinic.
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The greatest risk factors for developing prostate cancer are family history, race and age. Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer...
CULLMAN – You may have heard of celebrities being genetically tested to find out their risk for certain types of female cancers. Learn about these genetic tests from gynecologist Randy Yarbrough, MD, of Cullman Regional’s Gynecology Clinic and take a brief test to see if you should be tested. Be sure to take this opportunity to ask female-related health...
Dakota Mardel Sapp (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman man, Dakota Mardel Sapp, 21, was arrested on New Year’s Day, charged with making terrorist threats.
According to a spokesman for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Sapp “entered a local business making threats to harm the attendant working at the store. He entered the business several times, cursing and...
Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson in her office on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2018 (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - At the beginning of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force Chairperson Kathy Wilson pointed happily to a new study showing that Alabama has made dramatic improvements in its response to the...
Anthony O'Neal Burrow (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - A Warrior man was arrested last week after an incident on Interstate 65 South on Christmas Day in Cullman County.
According to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Anthony O'Neal Burrow, 27, "observed the victim, whom he knew, traveling south on I-65. The victim had just left a friend’s house on Christmas...
Cullman Caring for Kids Director Javon Daniel took media on a tour of the organization’s water-damaged basement Wednesday afternoon. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Director Javon Daniel met with The Tribune and two Birmingham news teams for a media briefing on the recent temporary closure of the office and...
Updated 1-3-19 at 1:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Dec. 27 - Wednesday, Jan. 2
Burrow, Anthony O’Neal, 27
first-degree criminal mischief
second-degree domestic violence
shooting into an occupied automobile or building
Davis, Amber Fay, 30
possession of drug paraphernalia
illegal possession...
Makenzie Cantrell, left, and Maylen Fantocone, were recognized with awards at the pinning ceremony for the Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Class of 2018.
HANCEVILLE - The 30 students who started the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College less than 18 months ago were recognized recently for their successful completion during a pinning ceremony held...
Heather Lawrence and Lesley Ann, the Southern Ghost Girls (contributed)
CULLMAN - The Southern Ghost Girls will kick off their 2019 tours on Jan. 12 at Rumors Deli in Cullman. The tours will include an interactive investigation that allows guests to operate the different types of equipment they often see used on popular television paranormal shows. The tours are at...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Jan. 2, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Ragsdale, Glenda J., 71
fourth-degree theft of property
Trammell, Donald W., 43
reckless endangerment
attempting to elude
second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
no tag light
failure to signal
speeding
driving while revoked
insurance violation
switched tag
Dorton, Eric P.,...
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The North Alabama Agriplex is offering loads of fun classes, programs and special events for all ages in 2019. The Agriplex is partnering with Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) this year so that participants can register for classes through CPRST’s online RecDesk portal (www.cullmanrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Home), as well as through the Agriplex website at...
As equipment on the brew floor quietly did its thing, crowds packed the Goat Island Tap Room as Round 2 supplied live entertainment on New Year’s Eve. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On New Year’s Eve, Goat Island Brewing was a hot ticket location on Cullman’s south side. As local band Round 2 played, a large crowd...
Brooks’ Place Executive Director Gail Swafford (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - As 2018 draws to a close, Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Gail Swafford paused to reflect on the agency’s 21st year of service to the kids and families of the Cullman area.
Brooks’ Place helps children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse. Kids receive a...
The Living Faith Quartet is the host group for the inaugural North Alabama Quartet Convention, which will take place Jan. 18-19, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman. (Lisa Jones Photography)
CULLMAN - On Jan. 18-19, 2019, Living Faith Ministries of Cullman will host the inaugural North Alabama Quartet Convention at Temple Baptist Church. The event will bring together musicians...
Guests dine in at the new Firehouse Subs on U.S. Highway 31 South in Cullman on Monday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - After a soft opening for first responders and their families on Sunday, Cullman’s newest restaurant, Firehouse Subs, at 1302 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Highway 31), on Monday opened to the public. The restaurant was busy...
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - A Jones Chapel man set to appear in court in January to face a manslaughter charge in the December 2017 death of his son on Monday night led Cullman Police on a chase after fleeing a traffic stop.
According to Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, Donald Wayne Trammell, 43, fled the scene when Officer Cole...
Dameon Jackson reacts to the cold air as Christy Turner exits the pool after 2016’s Polar Bear Plunge. This year’s event will take place this Saturday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Each new year brings an opportunity for people to grow and change and redefine themselves. For...
Crime
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 31, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Willingham, Janet L., 43
fourth-degree theft of property
Cantrell, Jerimiah R., 22
FTA- public intoxication
FTA- giving false information to a law enforcement officer
Edwards, Cheryl M., 52
public intoxication
Moore, Tammy R., 32
third-degree...
Cullman County
Cullman County offices are closed today and tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Sanitation schedules are unaffected.
City of Cullman
City of Cullman offices are open today, but will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Sanitation schedules are unaffected.
Hanceville City Councilman Jimmie Nuss, City Attorney Dan Willingham and City Clerk Tania Wilcox at Thursday’s Hanceville City Council meeting (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met for the final time in 2018 Thursday evening. The meeting’s agenda was routine, but there were some noticeable changes throughout Hanceville City Hall.
The council had previously budgeted...
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere fun to ring in the new year? Here are some local options:
(Descriptions by event organizers)
New Year's Eve Dinner and After Party at 412 Public House
5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Dinner from 5-10 p.m.
After Party from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Live music and complimentary New Year's toast
Black and white attire preferred, but not required
412 Second Ave. SE, Cullman
New Year's Eve...
Photo courtesy of www.nrcs.usda.gov
CULLMAN - Cullman’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office will remain open during the government shutdown to aid local farmers with Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications.
For producers, the signup deadline for this batching date is Jan. 25, 2019 for 2019 funding for EQIP, which includes energy retrofits, wildlife, forestry,...
Officer Jack Springer, left, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 50 years of service. Capt. Bobby Kelley, right, is retiring from the Cullman Police Department with 35 years of service. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday, the Cullman Police Department (CPD) held a luncheon to honor Officer Jack Springer and Capt. Bobby Kelley on...
Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Friday. (Cullman Tribune file photos)
MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) released its preliminary report card for public schools statewide, for...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 28, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Weimer, Isaac T., 18
DUI
Hill, Harley W., 21
first-degree receiving stolen property
Hill, Ray A. 26
obstruction/using false ID
Hanceville Police Department
No arrests reported.
Find arrest reports online Monday-Friday at www.CullmanTribune.com.
Sgt. Arvel Allison (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Harmony School and the community are mourning the loss of Sgt. Arvel Allison. Allison, most recently the school resource officer at Harmony, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, according to a spokesman for the CCSO.
“The Cullman County Sheriff's Office would ask that you pray for Sergeant...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 27, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Parker, Byron B., 56
public intoxication
Anderson, John D., 44
FTA- DUI
FTA- driving while revoked
FTA- insurance violation
FTA- switched tag
Hanceville Police Department
No arrests reported.
Find arrest reports online Monday-Friday at www.CullmanTribune.com.
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Chloe is a pit bull mix a little less than a year old, who, Ruttkay warns, might not be the right choice for a first-time pet owner. She’s a lively medium- to high-energy pet who will want plenty of play and exercise, but...
Staff and volunteers pose for a photo on Christmas Eve at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant in Baileyton. The restaurant served a free meal to the community. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Every table was full Monday night at Kims Parkside Catfish Restaurant as friends and neighbors gathered to fellowship and enjoy a home-cooked meal. This is the...
Lynsey Todd, Dustin Beaty (Alabama Retail Association)
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman business owners have been named to the Alabama Retail Association board of directors: Lynsey Todd of Monograms Plus and Dustin Beaty of Lavish Boutique.
Lynsey Todd named to Alabama Retail Association board of directors
Lynsey Todd, co-owner and operator of Monograms Plus of Cullman, has been elected to the Alabama Retail...
The Cullman Brewers Guild presents a $400 donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank; left to right: Tim Haynes, Joseph Pace (CBG), Pat Brickman (Preston Prewett)
CULLMAN - Another Christmas has come and gone, and for most it was another joyous occasion. For those in the Cullman community who might have needed a helping hand this season, there...
Update from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Wind Advisory remains in effect w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph possible this afternoon. Heavy rain will also move tonight, with 1 to 3 inches expected. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect from 6 p.m. tonight thru 9 a.m. Friday.
Click here for the very latest from...
Cullman County Public Library (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will begin offering free tax preparation services at the Cullman County Public Library, located at 200 Clark St. NE in Cullman, on Feb. 7, 2019 and every Thursday through April 18, 2019. Appointments will be available from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to...
Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory and flash flood watch ahead of a weather system moving into the area, expected to dump up to 3 inches of rain on Cullman County Thursday and Friday, accompanied by gusting winds that could...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 26, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Bain, Rebecca Katlyn, 22
possession of drug paraphernalia
Baker, Bethany Paige, 25
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Baker, Steven Grant, 34
FTA- speeding
Baker, Tyler Wayne, 26
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Barnes, Scott...
Photo courtesy of myballroomdanceclub.com
CULLMAN - If your New Year’s resolution is to get more exercise, learn something new, meet new people or all of the above, Goat Island Brewing has exactly what you need! Goat Island is offering Carolina Shag dancing lessons throughout January.
Carolina Shag is a style of swing dance popularized on the beaches of North and South...
DODGE CITY - April Bowen German started Victoria’s Hope earlier this year as a way to honor her mother, Victoria Hammond Hankey, and help out single parents.
German said of her mother, “She was a single mom for a very long time and had a hard time; (she) had to work three jobs raising us. And I just remember her...
L-R: Camp Smile-A-Mile Program Director Jennifer Amundsen receives copies of “Billy the Kitten and Travis Too” from Levi Bates and author Elena Caudle. (Photo courtesy Caitlyn Colburn/Serendipitous)
CULLMAN - Elena Caudle and Bethany Kerr, the local author/artist duo who created the children’s books “Serendipitous” and “Serendipitous Too!” again teamed up with childhood cancer survivor Levi Bates for a book drive...
Kicking off Curt’s Closet’s first sorting day were (L-R): Denise Williams, Courtney Herron, Christy Patterson, Brenda Rush, Ashley Wilson and Carrie Bentley back in January 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Ashley Wilson’s world changed forever in May 2017 when her son Curt died in a tragic automobile accident on County Road 222. Two months later, she set in...
Doug, Eli, Tanner and Karen Gaines pose for a photo this week. (Seth Miller for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A recent letter to Santa published in The Cullman Tribune prompted a strong response from the community. The letter, written by 10-year-old Eli Gaines, a fourth grader at East Elementary School, expressed a very personal wish: Eli wants his dad’s...
James McWhorter poses in front of the Good Hope High School ACT Wall of Fame (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - James McWhorter is a high school phenom. The Good Hope High School senior has participated in marching band, archery, jazz band, math team, scholars’ bowl, Student Government Association (of which he is president) and will be...
Bobby Martin, Booty Hyatt, Tom Goen, Burt Gilley and Gene Sumner gathered around a table to play Rook at this year’s Baileyton Senior Christmas Party. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Baileyton seniors were treated to a fun Christmas party Thursday thanks to Walker Brothers, Ltd. The town’s senior center was full of folks enjoying live music, games...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 21, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Amerson, Brett S., 54
murder
manslaughter
criminally negligent homicide
homicide by vehicle or vessel
leaving the scene of an accident
DUI
failure to yield
driving while revoked
Morgan, Zackery T., 23
FTA- fourth-degree theft by deception
Hanceville Police...
Deputy Ron Wood supervises inmates on the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Litter Crew. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Since the beginning of 2018, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Litter Crew has collected 51,527 pounds of trash from 185 miles of Cullman County roadways, according to a media release from the department. Also collected were 2,389 pounds of aluminum...
Brett Steven Amerson, left, and the box truck he was driving when he was involved in the fatal hit and run crash in Cullman County (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in the Dec. 18 fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County has now been charged with murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, homicide...
Willow Kilpatrick, 6, whispers in Santa’s ear Thursday at the Cullman County Courthouse. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Courthouse had a very special visitor on Thursday, when Santa Claus himself made a last-minute visit before heading back to the North Pole to make preparations for Christmas Eve. This is the fifth year Santa has...
Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 12-20-18 at 7:05 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Morris man charged in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County on Thursday was denied bond in a special hearing held at the Cullman County Detention Center. Brett Steven Amerson, 54, will remain behind bars following the crash that killed Bradley...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 20, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Dec. 17
Edwards, Tammy Sue, 47
third-degree domestic violence- third-degree criminal mischief
violating a protection order
Hanners, Bobby Leon, 29
carrying a pistol without a license
possession of drug paraphernalia
possession with intent to distribute a controlled...
A retirement reception was held for Cullman County Economic Development Director Cherrie Haney, center, on Wednesday. With Haney are CCED Project Coordinators Tanya Sears (left) and Ashley Graves (right). (Heather Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Beloved Cullman County employee Cherrie Haney is set to retire on Friday, after almost 29 years of community-minded service. Haney, with Cullman County...
2017 Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - Santa Claus will be in the Cullman County Courthouse lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018.
Children are invited to visit with Santa, tell him what's on their Christmas lists and have their photos taken.
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (right) with school board members (L-R) Jason Speegle (departing), Mike Graves (stepping down as president) and Chris Carter (departing) (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) welcomed new members Kerry Neighbors and Shane Rusk. Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas administered the...
"SANTA RIDE" coming to Cullman Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21-22, 4-9 p.m.
Here's a special Christmas message from Cullman Fire Rescue!
Cullman Fire and Rescue has received word that Santa Claus will be in the city of Cullman Friday, Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 22 from 4-9 p.m. (weather-permitting) and needs the fire department’s help to check his list one more...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 19, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Woods, Jamie L., 27
FTA- failure to register vehicle
FTA- insurance violation
Thursby, Whitney N., 30
possession of drug paraphernalia
Parson, Billy A., 22
fourth-degree theft of property
Hanceville Police Department
No arrests reported.
Find arrest...
Brett Steven Amerson (Cullman Police Department)
Updated 12-19-18 at 4:33 p.m.
CULLMAN - A Morris man has been named as the suspect in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County that took the life of a Holly Pond man. Cullman Police Department Lt. Jeff Warnke early Wednesday morning identified the suspect, who is in...
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/19/suspect-named-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county
CULLMAN - A Holly Pond man has been identified as the victim in Tuesday night's fatal hit and run on Alabama Highway 157 in Cullman County. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said Bradley Ray Patterson, 39, was pronounced dead at Cullman Regional after being transported from the scene.
According to Cullman Police Department Lt. Jeff Warnke, Patterson,...
LATEST UPDATE: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/19/suspect-named-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county
LATEST UPDATE: Victim identified: http://www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/18/victim-fatal-hit-and-run-cullman-county-identified-suspect-custody
Updated 12-18-18 8:22 p.m.
CPD Lt. Jeff Warnke said the suspect has been taken into custody and has been charged with DUI. He is at the Cullman County Detention Center. Neither the suspect nor the victim has been identified.
Cullman Police say they have located the white box truck believed to have left the scene...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 18, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Price, Jennifer N., 31
fourth-degree theft of property
Allaire, Richard L. Jr., 59
possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
Floyd, Justin T., 28
unlawful possession or receipt of a...
Cullman Fire Rescue’s five new fire engineers, (hands raised, left to right) are Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan Wilson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Five Cullman City firefighters on Monday night were sworn in to their new promotional positions as fire engineers. Brandon Dawson, Wade Miller, Kelsey Taylor, Matt Wade and Jonathan...
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Animal Shelter is celebrating four recent adoptions, including former Pet of the Week Duffy to a pet rescue, but they’ve still got plenty of friends waiting to meet you. Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Kit is what the shelter staff calls a “lover of life.” He’s a heeler/terrier mix who’s...
Jason Lavan Turner, left, and the drugs recovered when he was arrested on Friday in Cullman County (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - Cullman Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) agents on Friday arrested Jason Lavan Turner, 41, of Decatur, charging him with trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
According to a media release from the Cullman County Sheriff’s...
Left to right, top: James Tyler Hinman, Asia Ryan Graham, Justin Dwayne Turner
Left to right, bottom: Christina Louise Karrer, Matt Hill, Jake Aaron Williams
(Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) has made multiple drug and forgery arrests recently.
Arrested in Hanceville were James Tyler Hinman, 37, and Asia Ryan Graham, 28, both of Hanceville. The...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 17, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday, Dec. 13
Brizendine, Christopher Neal, 44
possession of drug paraphernalia
Calloway, Jeffery Craig, 35
FTA- leaving the scene- misdemeanor
Chandler, Tony Dale, 48
first-degree theft of property
Copeland, Dakota William Mich, 23
second-degree theft of property
third-degree theft of...
Map created by resident Scott Edmondson shows the area in Good Hope (outlined in green) being considered as the new location for Rock the South.
Updated 12-17-18 at 2:56 p.m.
CULLMAN - Rock the South might be changing locations. The Tribune has learned that Premier Productions, which owns the annual self-proclaimed "biggest party in the South," is searching for a new...
Cullman's Cheer Team celebrates after capturing its third consecutive state championship on Saturday. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The annual AHSAA Alabama State Cheer Competition finals were held Saturday at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville. Schools were represented from all over Alabama, from Muscle Shoals to Mobile, Opp to Scottsboro and all points in between.
A large crowd...
Liam Pepper, age 3, poses with the giant teddy bear he won Saturday night at the 2018 Baileyton Christmas Celebration. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
BAILEYTON - Christmas cheer was in abundance Saturday evening in Baileyton. The 2018 Baileyton Christmas Celebration was held at the town’s senior center. The celebration is sponsored by the Town of Baileyton and this...
Photo courtesy of Fairview High School/Playbill
FAIRVIEW - Fairview High School will present "Scenes, Sweets, and Songs" on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at the school. The program will begin with the theater department’s production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in the auditorium. Afterward, desserts, coffee and hot chocolate will be served...
Santa Claus rides in style in Saturday’s Good Hope Christmas Parade. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Postponed from last week due to rain, the Good Hope Christmas Parade went on as scheduled Saturday, after a rainy morning gave way to a cloudy but pleasant afternoon. The parade began at the high school and ended in front...
The Cullman Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop event took place Saturday morning. Pictured is Chief Kenny Culpepper. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday morning, officers from the Cullman Police Department (CPD), with a little help from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and other volunteers, reached out to touch families in need just in...
West Point took top honors in the high school tournament, defeating regular season champion Good Hope by 20 points. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Over the course of two Fridays, Cullman County’s high school and middle school scholars’ bowl tournaments were held at Wallace State in Hanceville. Of little surprise to anyone, perennial powerhouse West Point took...
Cullman County Commission on Aging Director Dusty Baker, right, points to a winner at Friday’s annual Christmas party for seniors at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Approximately 850 Cullman area seniors braved the rain to pack the Cullman Civic Center Friday morning for the Cullman County Commission on Aging’s annual Christmas party. Santa...
The CCCDC presents a check to the Town of Baileyton; left to right are Sen. Garlan Gudger, Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar, Rep. Randall Shedd, CCCDC Board Member Bradley Williams and Rep. Corey Harbison (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - At its meeting in November, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded $91,500 in grant money to eight...
CATA Building Construction students Dusty Burney, Payton Oden and Colton Robison install a birdhouse as Woodland Haus Assisted Living Director Mary Briscoe and residents Billie J. Parker and Elva Cucunato look on. (Photo courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
CULLMAN - This past week, Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) SkillsUSA club members from the school’s Building Construction program offered up a little community...
CULLMAN - There are several fun holiday events scheduled to take place this weekend in and around Cullman. Here are a few to enjoy:
Photos with Santa at Cullman Regional
Cullman Regional is excited to host a free Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8-11 a.m. Children can visit with Santa and have their photos made. Refreshments will...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 14, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Kaiser, Christopher B., 33
third-degree domestic violence
Warren, Avaleana N., 28
FTA- running a red light
Stewart, Mary E., 22
unlawful possession or receipt of a controlled substance
possession of drug paraphernalia
Brizendine, Christopher...
Sheriff Matt Gentry (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Extra Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies will be on patrol from now through New Year’s Day in Cullman County, the CCSO announced Friday.
“Sheriff Matt Gentry has directed the use of extra patrol deputies (through) New Year’s and during Christmas to help in crime suppression,” said a spokesman for the CCSO.
The...
The proposed renovation plan for Nesmith Park provides for a splash pad, regulation and youth baseball/softball fields, multi-use football/soccer field, pickleball and basketball courts and an updated playground. (Rendering courtesy of CP&R)
CULLMAN - In recent years, Cullman Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (CP&R) has undertaken the renovation of four city parks: Ingle, Carrol Acres, Stiefelmeyer and Culpepper. Next, the...
The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s Magan F. Bartlett, left, stands with Southern Eats Owner Laci Schuman, right, at the ribbon cutting for Schuman’s Southern Eats Cafe in Mae’s Food Hall on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - You know Southern Eats - Meals to Go on Second Avenue Southeast in Cullman; now you...
Hanceville Police Officer Tyler Isbell receives a certificate of achievement from Mayor Kenneth Nail after completing APOSTC certification at the Alabama Law Enforcement Academy in Selma. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, the Hanceville City Council took the next step in its revitalization efforts with approval of a Downtown Improvement Plan submitted by the North...
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CULLMAN – Just after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Cullman Police Department received two calls stating bomb threats had been made against an area business and hospital.
“We received both calls almost simultaneously from Cullman Regional and Advance Heat and Treat,” said CPD Chief Kenny Culpepper. “We immediately followed protocol set in place by Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman...
Aaron Mathis, left, was instructed at Wallace State by program head Bert Mackentepe.
HANCEVILLE – Aaron Mathis once navigated through Wallace State’s Flight Technology/Aviation program and ultimately wanted to serve as a strong ambassador for the college.
He’s definitely fulfilling that promise to himself.
After establishing a Wallace State Future Foundation scholarship for future flight professionals earlier this year, Mathis visited...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 13, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Monday, Dec. 10
Anders, Shaun David, 28
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
Barnett, Christian Davis 22
unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Campbell, Johnny Ray, 55
public intoxication
Crocker, Jason Robert, 42
obstruction/using a false ID
possession of drug paraphernalia
Handley,...
Both military veterans, Wal-Mart drivers Homer “Junior” Twilley and brother Allen Twilley wait to start their leg of the wreaths’ journey to the National Cemetery in Houston. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday afternoon, a pair of Wal-Mart Transportation rigs arrived at the company’s Cullman distribution center, carrying a special seasonal cargo of 9,000 wreaths that...
Photo courtesy of Makers Market on Facebook
CULLMAN - The second annual Makers Market is coming to Cullman’s Festhalle this Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Event founder Elizabeth McDowell calls it “the last-minute procrastination market.” With no other craft shows or football this weekend, it’s a great weekend to get out and find some special gifts for everyone...
Windell Joe Campbell was acquitted in a Cullman County court on Wednesday. (Cullman County Sheriff’s Office)
CULLMAN - A Cullman County man denied his motion for immunity, or “stand your ground hearing,” last Friday by Cullman County Circuit Judge Martha Williams, on Wednesday was found not guilty in a jury trial presided over by Williams. Windell Joe Campbell, 62, was...
Photo courtesy of ALEA
Updated 12-12-18 at 10:47 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL - One person was killed in a single-vehicle wreck at County Road 1114 and County Road 1092 near Jones Chapel Wednesday afternoon.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said David Anthony Smith, 54, of Vinemont was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alabama State Trooper Public Information Officer Chuck Daniel said in a...
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported on Dec. 12, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Morton, Alexander S., 19
FTA- fourth-degree theft of property
Watson, James M., 43
FTA- driving while revoked
Garrett, Wesley N., 36
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia
FTA- driving while suspended
Haynes, Joshua A., 27
FTA-...
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement of the decades-old elevators in the Cullman County Courthouse.
Team Elevator, LLC out of Birmingham was awarded the job, after submitting the lowest of four bids, at $219,500.
Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker explained, “The reason for this...
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Luminaries and U.S. flags line the walkway to the water at Holly Pond’s Governor's Park Tuesday night. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond Civitan Club, community members and officials from the Town of Holly Pond braved the cold temperatures Tuesday night for the Town’s annual Cards in the Park and Luminaries in the Park...
More than 1,000 square feet of Goat Island Brewing’s floor had to be taken up to put in a new reinforced floor with drainage for the new equipment. (Photo courtesy Mike Mullaney)
CULLMAN - Goat Island Brewing, Cullman’s hometown brewery, known for its revival of an original 19th century Richter’s Saloon recipe, among other popular flavors, is currently undergoing a...
